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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
1
A reflective verse urges starting anew with a fair aim. It calls for ceasing complaint and envy, recognizing hidden beauties, and finding merit in others while proving one’s own worth. The speaker commits to focusing on personal paths and duties rather than criticizing others.
Butler locals share business trips and visits in Atlanta, Macon, and Reynolds, with residents seeking dry goods and enamelware, a new millinery store planned, and meetings for mayor council and school trustees. Notable items include John Cox breaking his arm, Hamp Matthews's death, and eye glass tests by Hawkes on January 29th.
The W M S of the Methodist church begins the year with renewed life after Mrs. McCord accepted the presidency. Several longtime members have moved away, including Mrs. E. Davant Mrs. Pafford and Miss Annie Cameron, weakening the missionary link. Miss Janie Neisler retires after two faithful years as president. Bible Study led by Miss Nanie Joiner inspires members while Mrs. Julia Riley leads the Mission Study Class studying Miss Mary Culler White's book on China. Members are urged to join this year to strengthen the society.
The Butler High School PTA met January 6 in a well attended session. Supt Braddy asks for volunteers to help one day a month. health week saw local physicians examine students for free. playground equipment plans discussed. Mrs Sara Cross reported.
Herman A. Lawhorn and Funice Cullefer wed at the Methodist parsonage in Butler with Rev J D McCord presiding. Both residents of the county are well known and favored.
A marriage linked Mr. Olin Barrow and Miss Moira Kate Pilkinton took place January 8 with Rev. J. T Flourney officiating. The couple count among the county’s most respected young people, drawing many friends to the event.
Rev J D McCord requests a piano to rent on liberal terms with assurance of good care. Interested parties should confer with Rev J D McCord at once.
For rent a two-horse farm nine miles north of Butler with two residences and one tenant house. Features include good land ample pasture and reliable water.
Postings warn against hunting fishing or any use of listed land all posted per law. Violators will be prosecuted. Boat removal requested for McCants mill pond. owners urged to clear boats immediately. Lands included lots 6 7 8 25 39 40 41 55 56 57 part of 74 12% acres in 15th and 14th district. Dated December 18 1924 by Mrs Jennie McCants.
A persuasive essay argues the world moves beyond force and fear toward cooperative effort. It cites ancient individualism, then urges teamwork across business, politics, society, and religion. It warns lone actors block progress, likening them to an impractical single horse wagon.
High grade piano in top condition returned due to payment issues. We offer it at a rare bargain with favorable terms for responsible buyers. For full particulars write Ludden Rates Atlanta Ga.
Strayed or stolen red clay colored dog white flash tip of tail cut ears trimmed weighs 50 or 75 pounds answers to name Tige last seen at home December 12 1924 reward offered Notify whereabouts to J K Locke Butler Ga R F D No 1 Phone 99 D
An election to fill four Board of Trustees vacancies in Butler school district will be held at the court house in Butler on Friday January 30 1925. Vacancies arise from the resignations of J T Childs and F P Golding and from term expirations of Dr Eli Garrett and W J Butler. Dated January 7 1925. W T Rustin C S S.
A Butt-headed Jersey milch cow has been missing since Saturday January 3. If seen contact Dr C F Fickling with location and details. Responsible party requests prompt notification to recover the animal.
Yellow and white speckled fox hound female dog lost about two weeks near Rupert. Collar bears owner name and address. Ten dollar reward for return. Dr L Lightne Ideal Ga.
Mr Charles A Aultman of Crawford County Sixth district died at his home Friday after a period of declining health He was 62 years old Aultman was a prominent planter born and raised in Crawford County He is survived by his wife a son Col W D Aultman and two brothers W G Aultman of this county J T Aultman of Houston County Funeral services were held Saturday at 11 00 am in Byron Cemetery with Rev C C Heard of the Byron Baptist church officiating
The County Commissioners and Deputies D H Stripling of Crisp County and W A Ross of Tift County clashed over paying the reward for the capture of Bob and Tom Vaughan who escaped the county jail on November 1. Stripling delivered the men to Sheriff Giles on December 26 and the board ruled in his favor. Georgia Post Knoxville Ga.
A Nebraska woman earned a $250 prize for her essay titled What Constitute Success. The piece quotes a definition of success emphasizing living well, laughter, love, leaving the world better, and appreciating beauty, reflecting the Exchange’s contest criteria.
On January 2 1925 the death angel took two year old Daniel from Mr and Mrs Edgar Jones after a brief illness membrane croup. Interment was at Mt Olive cemetery at 2 00 p m Saturday with Rev Tom Levit officiating. Written by Mrs H F Underwood.
A suspenseful film page recounts Frank Mayo and Virginia Valli in a tale of villainy and romance. A sea storm tests courage as a world roaming yachtsman enters a hidden Florida jungle mansion sheltering an old man and his daughter.
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