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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1925
Page
6
A devotional poem asking divine guidance for the year. The speaker seeks role models of father, shepherd, neighbor, and priest at home, serving others without counting the cost. The verse reflects a call to steadfast, charitable conduct for the new year.
Butler residents are mentioned in a dense list of visits illnesses, travel, entertainments, and social happenings. Names include J T Matthews, N B Benns, Mae Fountain, Miriam Riley, Margaret Benns, J B Cash, W W Wood, C W Bazemore, M R Williamson, Elsie Watkins, Myrtis Garrett, Elise Wallace, G M Daniel, Mary Neisler, and many others with weekend guests, dinners, bridge clubs, church events, and local business changes noted.
One of the most enjoyable Christmas holiday events was the Progressive Block Party hosted by Mr and Mrs W H Trussell at their new home. The living and dining rooms were attractively decorated with holly and insettas. Top score was awarded a box of stationery to T. L. Fountain. Guests included Mr and Mrs G Smith, Mr and Mrs T L Fountain, Mr and Mrs W A Childs, Mr and Mrs Rob Wilson, Mr and Mrs E F E Jarrell, Mr and Mrs BR N Sealy, Mrs Sara Cross, Mrs Martha Turner, Atheline Child, Blanche McElvin, Emma Martin, Mr and Mrs Frank Gray, Mr and Mrs Embry, Moody Trussell, Jay Shealy and Ed Wilson.
Miss Maude Amos and Mr Robert Halstead wed at the bride’s home on December 25 Rev McCord officiated in a small gathering of family and friends The bride is the daughter of T J Amos The groom from the county now living in Americus holds a prominent position and they plan to reside there The couple enjoys the best wishes of Butler friends for a prosperous life.
The ceremony occurred December 28 at Mrs Mary E Smith home with Rev H O Hughes officiating. Miss Mell Jarrell wed Mr CGF Bennett of Crawford County. The bride is noted for intelligence charm and popularity among county residents. Ben nett is described as a capable farmer with many friends.
The marriage of Miss Alma Peed and Mr. Co M Harris occurred Wednesday afternoon December 24 at the Methodist parsonage with Rev J D McCord officiating. The bride is the daughter of Ordinary and Mrs L T Peed and the couple will reside near Butler.
A red clay colored dog with a white breast, tail tip cut, and trimmed ears weighing 50 to 75 pounds answers to Tige. Last seen at home on December 12 1924. Reward offered. Notify J E Locke Butler Ga RF D No 1 Phone 99 D.
One dark day a mare or mule about seven years old was found. Owner should call at once or it will be disposed of as the law provides.
Reward offered for return of an open-face gold Elgin watch engraved G. A. W. on jack. Return to Herald office or to George Williams, colored.
Postings warn against hunting fishing or any use of listed lots in the 15th and 14th districts of Taylor County Georgia. Violators will be prosecuted. Boat owners on McCants Mill Pond must remove craft. Enjoined parcels include multiple lot numbers and halves across several parcels as of December 18 1924 issued by Mrs Jennie McCants.
An election to fill four vacancies on the Butler school district Board of Trustees will be held at the Butler courthouse on Friday January 30 1925. Vacancies arise from the resignations of J T Childs and F P Golding and the expiration of terms of Eli Garrett and W J Butler. Dated January 7 1925. W T Rustin C S 5.
A butt-headed Jersey milch cow is missing since January. Anyone who has seen the animal or has information should notify Dr. C. F. Fickling promptly.
A yellow and white speckled female fox hound named Dog Lost near Rupert for about two weeks. Collar bears the owner’s name and address. Reward of ten dollars offered for her return. Contact Dr L Lightne Ideal Ga.
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