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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1925
Page
10
Editorial remarks on the crossword puzzle mania praising its educational value and word breadth. It argues that the nation values words over material gains and notes puzzle skills as learning which clues are horizontal or vertical, referencing Prohibition and daily life.
A damaged OCR shows crossword clues and notes on solving. It lists horizontal and vertical entries, with references to letters in squares and black spaces. It includes numerous numbered clues for words, plus hints about proper names, abbreviations, and word forms.
A compact poem notes that small acts of effort grit and kindness drive life, not grand gestures. It highlights smiling chat courage and cheery words as fuel for a brighter day and to ease sorrow and lift others. Minor deeds and kind words shape the world.
A new radiator suspension device attaches to the wall to suspend radiators without feet. It aims to diffuse heat more evenly across rooms, potentially saving space and improving warm air distribution.
Quote from Thomas Carlyle on the sacred nature of work, asserting that all genuine labor has a divine quality. The passage emphasizes broad labor shaping the earth and rising to heaven, reflecting a reverent view of diligence and vocation.
Miss Nettie Paris and Mrs Doroty Paris Strong petition for permanent letters of administration on the estate of F F Paris, deceased. Citations issued to creditors and next of kin to appear at the office within the time allowed by law to show cause why letters should not be granted. Dated April 6 1926 signed L T Peed Ordinary.
John Little applied for permanent Letters of Administration on the estate of Mose Bell, late of the county, deceased. The court cites creditors and next of kin to appear at the office within the legal time to show cause why letters should not be granted, dated April 6, 1925, L. T. Peed, Ordinary.
Will be sold before the courthouse door to the highest bidder for cash on the first Tuesday in May 1925. Property described as 202 1 2 acres, all of lot No. 247 in the 8th District of the state and county. Levied on as the property of Mrs E L Redwine for 1924 state and county taxes. Levy returned by P W Purvis on April 7, 1925.
A Washington Star writer recalls marrying with little wealth and delaying a ring. After years of tight finances and modest housekeeping, a surge in income enables a husband to buy a diamond ring. He reveals it as his wife’s long awaited engagement ring, provoking mixed feelings among their daughters.
Scarborough’s ancient mineral springs once famed across Britain as the Queen of Watering Places have closed after two centuries of operation. Discovered in 1620 the springs drew fashion and visitors until an earthquake disrupted them and later pandemics and shifts in leisure ended the resort era.
Lesson outlines Acts 3 with the healing of a cripple at the temple gate called Beautiful. Peter and John gain the man’s attention, command him to rise in Jesus’ name, and he walks and praises God. Peter then testifies to the people about Christ, urging repentance for forgiveness and restored seasons from the Lord.
A reflective line argues conscience guides action beyond law and reason, noting that innate sense was placed within to judge and determine what is right, transcending mere statute. It frames conscience as an enduring inner rule.
Evangelical Tidings claims divine provision for human housing but labels man as a treasure-cheat, urging believers to lift the head and aid themselves in meeting needs. The piece emphasizes self-help within faith.
Will be sold before the courthouse door in ward county on the first new day in May 1925 to the highest bidder for cash. The property comprises all of land lots No 107 and 85 in Taylor County 12th district totaling about 406 acres. Levied to satisfy a Superior Court fine in favor of C C Middlebrooks against S A Montgomery. Sheriff McGuiffin notes April 2 1925.
Taylor County Georgia sheriff announces levy on 106 acres from lots 285 and 214 in the 18th district to satisfy a fi fa in Reynolds Banking Co. against W. W. Douglass. Sale to occur within May 1926. Sheriff R P McGuffin notes the notice dated April 2 1925.
Mrs C M Smith seeks year's support from the estate of C Beatin late of the county. Adovelness filed return and all interested must show cause at the next Court of Ordinary convening May 1925 why the application should not be granted. Date April 2 1925. L T Peed Ordinary.
Notice of sale under mortgage execution in favor of Macon Barber Supply Co. on S. E. Mitchell property. Sheriff R P McGuffin to sellat public auction on the first Tuesday in May 1925 during legal hours, including barber chairs mirrors and fixtures described, to satisfy the debt.
Beatemontis County 4 loor on the first Tuesday in May within legal hours of sale to the highest bidder for cash. Eighty acres in southwest of lot 181 plus 20 acres in southwest of lot 172 in the 15th district Taylor County total about 100 acres. Levied on as J H Carrington property to satisfy a Taylor Superior Court file in favor of Butler Banking Company. Dated April 7, 1925.
Miss Pink Montfort applies as executrix to probate in solemn form the last will and testament of Miss Mollie Montfort heirs at law. They must appear at the Taylor County Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in May for the hearing. L. T. Peed Ordinary.
The petition states that Paris applied to the administration of H A Paris estate. It cites creditors and next of kin to appear at the office to show cause why letters should not be granted to the petitioners. Dated April 6 1926 by L T Peed Ordinary.
The first newspaper in the area now Washington began publication in February 1789 with an uncertain exact date. It was delivered weekly by carrier to local subscribers and by the fastest route to distant readers.
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