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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1925
Page
5
An elderly builder crosses a chasm and, after safely reaching the far side, constructs a bridge for a younger traveler. A fellow pilgrim questions the effort, but the builder explains he builds now for the youth who will follow and face the same crossing. The poem emphasizes foresight and selfless aid for future generations.
Butler locals and visitors are listed with Sunday and weekend arrivals and departures. Names include Bessie Shealy in Reynolds Garvis Locke in Columbus Iane Giles with Lois Harvey Leanna Harris visiting Buena Vista Lonnie Shealy in Fort Valley J L Austin with Mrs Harmon R A Turner in Fort Valley and more. Also notes on illness improvements and local sales, plus entertainment at the High School.
A community round up notes illness keeping Judge A H Riley in his room and visits from Herbert Booth family and others. Social items include guests at Wallace home, trips to Florida and Georgia, a cinema invitation for Jackie Coogan, and a Parents Teachers meeting planned for February 8.
The cinema advertises Jackie Coogan in Long Live the King for Friday night. It promises comfortable seating and good music, with proceeds benefiting the PTA to fund an additional teacher for the local school.
The excerpted personal letter from Miss Pearl Adams describes a pleasant winter visit to relatives in Fort Myers Florida. She praises the Land of Flowers and Fort Myers, notes the winterlike climate feels like July, and expresses loyalty to Taylor County and the Wesley school project. She mentions the Fort Myers Press and compliments The Herald on quality coverage.
Reynolds and Butler High met on Butler court with Reynolds prevailing 20 to 18 on Thursday. The teams played again Friday and Butler won 21 to 11. In chapel the fifth grade performed Ben's Box with Ben Brown and family in the cast.
The Boy Scouts held a weekly meeting with thirteen members present and one absent. One new member was enlisted. After exercises, two Scouts passed the Cabin Boy test and two passed the Tenderfoot test. Last Saturday they spent the day cleaning the cemetery.
Mr W A Anglin has been unanimously re elected as City Marshal of Butler after fifteen years in the role. The City Council approved a salary increase as a sign of appreciation for his faithful service. Anglin pledges to improve the town’s safety and asks for public cooperation this year.
A 1925 notice lists February 13 election dates for four to eight trustee vacancies across several districts due to resignations and term expirations. It states eligibility for all qualified voters, details how elections are conducted, and notes future elections about February 15 each year. It also directs tax district treasurers to file bonds and annual reports for audit.
Lumpkin welcomes H J Peagler family arriving from Butler to live on Cuthbert Street at the Wethers place. Peagler long associated with Lumpkin as cashier of the First National Bank. Mrs Peagler taught in Butler and now joins the new Lumpkin home with four children Harry Jr Louise Gertrude and Marguerita and mother in law Mrs Stewart also residing with the family.
Miss Emmagene Walters enjoyed a Saturday night surprise party with guests including Grace Heath Beulah Heath Mabel Beeland Connie Farrow Boris Farrow Katie Cooper Estelle Jordan Myrtle Bazemore Jessie Lou Brewer Alice Ivalee Florence Peterman Hollis Brewer Haskell Brewer Gray Driskell Mack Turner Braxton Turner Alvin Cooper Woodrow Amos Jack Heath Jack McGuffin Frank McGuffin Carlton Hartman Robert Taylor.
Mr and Mrs Frank H Bone lament the death of their bright four year old son Edgar Locke Bone from whooping cough. He fell ill two weeks ago and died Saturday morning. Funeral services and burial were held Monday at 9:00 am at Mt Pisgah cemetery with Rev M T Gaultney officiating.
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