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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1925
Page
5
A reflective poem warns that bargains vary in value beyond price. Some offerings incur emotional cost, pride, or discomfort, while others brighten days or heal weary hearts. Readers are urged to weigh the true price by cost, sacrifice, and lasting worth.
Butler residents and visitors are noted in a flurry of well wishes and social updates. Mentions include Mr T T Farrow visiting Morgan, Rev J D McCord and family in Americus, Mrs Mathews hosting a note about sewing work, and Hawkes eyeglasses coming August 12 at Porter’s Drug Store. Several local families travel to Atlanta, Barnesville, and Columbus, with visits from Miss Beulah Bowden of Columbus and Meddling with eyelasses promotions.
Attractive five room residence with water and lights near school depot and church in Butler. Includes a five horse farm two miles west of Butler with a good dwelling three tenant houses and abundant water. Quick sale offered at low price.
One phonograph with two albums of Victor and Columbia records and a library table. Both solid oak in Mission style with a famed finish. For particulars call or see Mrs J H Embry.
The wedding of Miss Ouida Drew Averett and Mr. Rufus O. Cannon was held Wednesday at the bride’s uncle J B Martin home with Rev. A C Baker performing the ring ceremony. The couple, both of Howard and Parrott families respectively, left for a Florida motor trip and will reside at 59 Second St Macon Ga after returning. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs J C Cannon and the Averett and Brown families from Howard and Atlanta.
Miss Maude Jordan and W. K. Couch Sr. were married last Thursday at the bride’s sister Mrs Lily J. Persons home with immediate family present. Rev. W. M. Burns led the ceremony in a charming Colonial setting decorated with ferns and flowers. Cornelia Jordan served as maid of honor and Henry Persons as best man. The groom is with Couch & Perryman and both families extend best wishes for their future happiness.
All who have loved ones buried in Turner's Chapel cemetery are asked to meet there on Thursday July 16 at 7 30 a m for the purpose of cleaning.
A local notice from XE H Payne of Butler Georgia advertises monumental work availability and invites inquiries. The message asks interested parties to seek referrals from existing customers and thanks readers for the favor.
Purquant under order of Referee in Bankruptcy will sell July 7 1925 at 10 00 a m at the courthouse door Butler Ga. to the highest bidder for cash a fourth undivided interest in 80 acres of lot 109 in the 15th District northeastern corner north of Old Wire Road and an eighth undivided interest in 170 acres of lot 109 in the 15th District Taylor County Georgia. Ten percent of bid due with Trustee pending confirmation. June 28 1925 H P Wallace Trustee J Herman Amos Estate.
Crowells church hosts a Sunday School presentation of Esther a five act Biblical drama. Admission 10 and 25 cents will offset church piano payments. Cast includes Esther Queen Helen Young Mordecai Joel Shirley King Ahasuerus Ruby Byrd and others with several local names in supporting roles.
Rev C L Wall of the Howard circuit announces revival at Howard starting Saturday July 11 for at least ten days. He is assisted by Rev W A Whitsett of Phenix City Alabama who comes highly recommended as a minister and man for God. The pastor invites all in the community and county to attend and participate.
Residents with loved ones buried at Bethel Cemetery are asked to meet there next Tuesday morning to beautify and clean the grounds, showing respect and care for the site.
D R Bigbee announces the opening of a new automobile repair garage in the iron building formerly occupied by B F Ponder. He notes experience and recent study in automobile engineering and invites calls for service.
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