Taylor County GaArchives News.....Christmas 1911 articles January 2 1912 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00010.html#0002476 August 13, 2004, 10:33 pm The Butler Herald The Butler Herald January 2, 1912 Page Three Local Paragraphs Christmas Week In Butler The glad Christmas season is always a gala one for Butler young folks – a season when the boys and girls who have been absent come home to spend the holidays with loved ones and friends – and this Christmas was no exception, parties, horseback riding, Christmas trees and the fantastic riders all had a part in furnishing a week’s enjoyment. Monday afternoon Miss Nettie Ward Frierson entertained the unmarried set most delightfully with a “42” party. Her elegant home was lavishly decorated with palms, ferns and Christmas decorations. Miss Susie Fowler won the prize, a dainty handmade conceit, and later Mesdames Jim Hall, Wallace and Bateman served delicious salads and punch. Monday evening Miss Vera Bartlett gave a delightful party which was largely attended and enjoyed. Monday afternoon the businessmen and some of the boys enjoyed fantastic riding which furnished lots of fun to those participating as well as those who were among the spectators. The social event of the week was the beautiful Christmas tree at the courthouse Tuesday evening. Hon. A.S. Wallace impersonated Santa Claus and distributed gifts. Later old fashioned games were played. Wednesday evening Miss Elia Respess entertained at a progressive card party. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Chambers and Col. and Mrs. H.P. Wallace entertained the young married set on Monday and Wednesday evenings respectively. On Friday evening this congenial crowd enjoyed a most delightful banquet. Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Mathews entertained Thursday evening at their pretty home for the younger set. Saturday evening a Masquerade Party was given at the courthouse which, from reports from those in attendance, proved highly entertaining and amusing. The Butler Herald January 9, 1912 Page Three Appreciation We wish to thank the members of the Methodist Sunday School for the little presents presented to us at the Xmas tree Tuesday night December 26. Mary Adams Leah M. Jones The Butler Herald January 2, 1912 Page Two Mrs. E.W. Cook Entertains Sunday December 24th the pretty home of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Cook was thrown open to quite a number of friends and relatives. It was most artistically decorated for the festive occasion. In the reception hall you were greeted with handsome Christmas cactus, rich in their profusion of coral colored blossoms. Then there were exquisite palms and ferns in the parlor and dining room with Christmas bells and carnations. While carnations with lace ferns formed a centerpiece for the dining table, on which was arranged an elegant spread. About twenty-five guests enjoyed the rich feast, after which some retired to the parlor for sweet music, and others to the veranda for friendly conversation. All left with a joyous Christmas spirit and deep appreciation to the kind host and hostess whose efforts were crowned with success. The Butler Herald January 2, 1912 Page Two Delightful Dinner Friday evening last Hon. and Mrs. T.W. Pool were hosts at a sumptuous course dinner complimentary to a few relatives. Their palatial home was a scene of entrancing beauty, artistically decorated in Christmas attire. About the festive board, in the parlors and throughout the home, the good cheer indicative of Yule-tide was impressively manifested. Those present were: Dr. O.G. Singleton and Miss Cora Singleton, of Fort Valley; Mrs. J.W. Rogers, of Macon; Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Cook and little son, of Reynolds; Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Benns, of Butler. The Butler Herald January 2, 1912 Page Two Butler, R.F.D. No. 3 The young people enjoyed fantastic riding during Xmas. Mr. Burrel Rodgers and Mrs. Ida Rodgers dined with Mr. Bill Lloyd Christmas day and enjoyed a sumptuous feast and pleasant day. The party at Mr. E.T. Wisham’s Thursday night was a grand success and was enjoyed by everyone present – both young and old. A nice Christmas tree was enjoyed at Pilkinton’s schoolhouse Friday night. The Butler Herald January 2, 1912 Page Two Panhandle News Notes Christmas passed off with many fine dinners and entertainments. The boys enjoyed fantastic riding Christmas. Mr. Grice Lucas, who holds a responsible position with the Southern Express Co., was with homefolks during the holidays. Miss Grace Dugger visited relatives in Fort Valley during the holidays. Mr. Ray Lucas Spent Christmas in Roberta visiting “the folks.” He was accompanied home by his sister, Miss Lucile, who has been spending some time there. Mr. Emory Parr, who is engaged in business in Atlanta, came down to spend the holidays with homefolks. Emory informs us that he will probably be located at Chicago after Feb. 1. His many friends wish him continued success in the business world. The Butler Herald January 2, 1912 Page Two Howard, R.F.D. No. 1 Miss Bessie Heath, of Cave Springs, was the guest of her parents during the holidays. The Butler Herald January 2, 1912 Page Two Reynolds, Ga., Jan. 1, 1912 Lookout for the Leap Year party tonight. Mr. R.R. Dugger visited in Fort Valley during the holidays. Dr. and Mrs. Turk entertained their friends at an elaborate dinner during the Xmas holidays. Misses Beulah and Marie Barrow are spending the holidays with their mother, Mrs. A.J. Barrow. Hon. C.H. Neisler spent Christmas week in Baltimore and Washington combining pleasure with business. Miss Leila Whatley, one of our most charming and popular young ladies, came down from Wesleyan College to spend Xmas with homefolks. Miss Virginia Hinton, of Brenau College, is at home spending the Xmas holidays. Miss Virginia is a lovely and charming young lady and fine musician. The Butler Herald January 2, 1912 Page Three Local Paragraphs Wednesday evening last Miss Elia Respess entertained the younger social set. The home was pretty in Christmas decorations, and one of the largest crowds of the season was present to enjoy the hospitality of this charming young hostess. Cards was the leading game and was greatly enjoyed till a late hour when delicious ambrosia and cakes were served. The Butler Herald January 2, 1912 Page Two A Royal Banquet By Members Of Burns Masonic Lodge At Reynolds One of the most celebrated festival occasions ever participated in the city of Reynolds came off last Wednesday evening under the auspices of Burns Lodge No. 56 F & AM. The spacious hall built by Mr. A.J. Payne for the storage of buggies and furniture, was temporarily converted in a large banquet hall, artistically decorated with bunting of national colors and Christmas bells and greens. The former furnished a beautiful tessellated border, making the entire scene as a fit place for fairies to dwell. Service had been prepared for 250 guests, and by seven o’clock the hall was overflowing with Masons, their wives, daughters and sons. And the bright smile, the gladsome voice and merry laughter evidenced the good will felt by each and all. After availing ones self with the coat room accommodations each guest was ushered to the punch booth where they were most courteously served with fruit punch of most tempting flavor by Mrs. Charles L. Pyron and Mayor J.A. Matthews. Mrs. Albert Ruffin Carter presided over the music, the sweet strains of which interluded the stereoscopic views of some of the Masonic emblems. Mr. Emmett Mims had charge of the stereoscope and emblems as shown, were interestingly explained by Rev. J.T. Adams, who is a lover of masonry. The following menu was gracefully served by the young ladies whose names appear and for elegance of manners and sweetness of disposition, can’t be beat in the state: Mrs. Jennie Gray Draughon, Misses Marguerite Matthews, Nita Matthews, Marie Matthews, Mae Powell, Nita Marshall, Ethel Lucas, Gladys Lucas, Alice Griffith, Fannie Mae Crawford, Annie J. Wilson, Mattie Wilson, Nell McDaniel, Eva McDaniel, Clara Musselwhite, Ida Powell, Rosebud Payne, Mary Lou Aultman, Lottie G. Marshall. These young ladies were ably assisted by a number of young men who by their dignified beraing and universal courtesy, won the thanks and admiration of the guests. The following was the menu for the glad occasion: Oyster Soup Queen Olives Fancy Mixed Pickels Cold Ham Roast Turkey Oyster Cocktails Celery Chicken Salad in Mayonnaise Swiss Cheese Nuts Fruits Scalloped Oysters Saltine Crackers Punch Tomatoes De la Mint Coffee Cigars Cigarettes We were pleased to meet the following gentlemen from a distance while there, Mr. Riggings, of Ideal; Mr. Hoy Dent, Col. R.C. LeSeur and Dr. J.E.L. Johnson, of Roberta, Ga. While each and all of the membership of the lodge did all they could to make the banquet a success, yet we think that honorable mention should be made of the special committee composed of E.E. Hodges, E.J. Mims and J.A. Matthews. We vote our thanks and assure our appreciation of the kindness shown and the success of this enterprise as a social fete. ----------------------------------------- We heartily thank the various committees selected by us on the Masonic Banquet for their untiring efforts in making the occasion a success. We feel that to each of you the larger portion of the credit is due for the success of such an elaborate undertaking. E.E. Hodges E.J. Mims J.A. Matthews Committee Reynolds, Ga. Dec. 12, 28 1911 The Butler Herald January 9, 1912 Page Two A New Year’s Dinner Misses Mollie and Pink Montfort entertained at a lovely dinner Tuesday Jan. 2nd. This pretty new bungalow home was indeed a thing of beauty, in its holiday attire. Artistic decorations prevailed throughout the house with a profusion of holly wreaths on the dining room and parlor windows. Unique in effect was the Dutch dining room of Mission furniture, with its hanging beams and a plate rack of old china encircling its walls. Growing narcissus, fragrant and beautiful, formed a centerpiece for the sumptuous laden dining table. Bright repartee was fully given and enjoyed by all throughout the entire course which was complete in every detail. Those present were: Mrs. Miller, of Lafayette, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Marshall, little Miss Blanch Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Pool, Dr. Turk and family, Reynolds, Ga. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/taylor/newspapers/nw1365christma.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 11.0 Kb