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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1925
Page
3
A reflective verse about home versus wandering through many towns. The speaker contrasts chimneys and streets with the longing for familiar people and place, noting that true belonging comes from certain men and women who make the town worthy despite uniform modern growth.
Early planted vegetables are coming up fast as residents report visitors from Columbus, Macon, Atlanta and beyond. Revival services begin at the Methodist church while a county school meet draws sizable attendance. Local officials note court filing activity and the death of R J Pate's father from Marion County.
The Musician Study Club reports three contestants and two delegates headed to the sixth State Federation of Music Clubs convention in Barnesville from March 28 to 29. Piano entrants Mable Searcy and Marie Garrett plus Kathleen Peed and Adna Amos compete in muscianship. Ruth Dunwoody and Mildred Garrett join as delegates. 100% papers earned by Mable Searcy Ruth Dunwoody Evelyn Gilmore and Adna Amos. Reynolds school wins prize for most correct papers under Prof E H Joiner’s scoring.
Butler remembers Hon M A Edwards who died March 8 at his daughter's home from influenza. A 79 year old Confederate veteran, he long served Houston County as county clerk, furniture dealer, agriculturist and businessman. He was a longtime guest of Hon Tr E Davant and family and a Methodist Church member.
J. T. Adams recalls reuniting with his brother P. M. Adams of Fitzgerald Ga on a trip dated August 10, 1925. He describes hospitality at Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Adams’s home, reflects on family guidance, notes Fitzgerald’s Lee Grant Hotel and the northern southern town harmony, and mentions two rounds of golf played with Brother Charlie.
A piano is offered for sale by Hawkins Piano Co of Columbus Georgia for an unpaid balance. Terms may be arranged with responsible parties. For details send inquiries to Hawkins Piano Co Columbus Ga dated March 19 1921. Buy from us. Get dials to Colonial.
J L Windham advertises eighty bushels of Hastings Money Maker cotton seed for sale or exchange for good Spanish seed peanuts with Sushe per bushel.
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