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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03
Have You This Habit?
BY Margaret Morrison
CRECORY'S RELATIVES

NTHEN Gregory was growing up
w he had two grandmothers to visit.
One lived in great big house in
town. Gregory remembered that house
stuffed full of the spoils of yearly
trips ito the other side" There were
cabinets and shelves and tables clut-
tered with dust-covered objects of art.
Some had been shipped by careless
housemaids, some broken and glued
hastily so that the edges showed black
and sticky No one knew anything
about any Of them some We're pres
ents OF the white elephant variety,
and some priceless antiques.
His other grandmother lived in the
country. In his school days when
things went wrong. he would imagine
himself back in the green -shuttered
white cottage, where, in the low-ceil-
inged parlor. a fire on the hearth
threw its light over the orderly room.
and touched the Chinese chess men
and the Eighteenth century cup and
saucer and all the other distinct things
he remembered. each with its fascinat-
ing story He knew why certain
plate had been riveted, and he liked
the pattern of the carefully darned
blankets on his bed upstairs. and he
knew that the lemon drops would al
WAYS be in the blue glass jar.
Then Gregory grew up. 1t was a
question in his own mind, as in every
one else's, which of two nice girls he
was going to marry. Even after his
wedding he would ask himself why it
had been Mary Not that there was
the least doubt in his mind that it
was Mary he wanted. But why?
Gradually he satisfied himself with the
happiness OF his life, and left the
question blissfully unanswered
Then he and Mary went to visit his
old flame and her husband. He re-
turned home again with breath OF
relief. His host and hostess were
| happy together-no doubt OF that,
| Gregory was glad to know-but they
lived in turmoil, hurly-burly OF un-
| dertakings half begun and never fin
| ished. that left Gregory speechless
i There were IildSdLlHcS u Iioiti oid uAA
| cut on the table, and piles Of unan-
| swered letters on the desk; one
| dropped ones coat and hat anywhere
everyone was late to everything; Greg
ory was warned against two weak
| legged chairs that had never beer
mended; the children came to the
table. and their manners were afro
cious. "Bolshevism" was the way
Gregory summed ii all up to himself
IN his first evening home.
Then he looked across at Mary read
ing on the other side of the table
There was dignity about her thai
took him back to his grandmother II
her little white house. Suddenly ht
recognized quality that went Ions
way toward answering that unsolvet
question of his early married years
he recognized the habit of persona
and material upkeep.
HAVE YOU THIS HABIT?
| M nv Metropolitan Newspaper Service.)
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03
Carpenters Union to Vote
On Age Limit For Admission
To Home For Aged Members

inal intention of the union to have
started work on building the home
late last fall.
Union Owns Fine Land
The union owns 1900 acres of fine
land near Lakeland and most of it is
in a state of cultivation. There is an
orange grove of 600 acres and this
winter the organization has disposed
of huge crop of oranges. The citrus
fruit crops are expected to be big
source of revenue to the home.
The union has started to improve
the property and has constructed iron
fencing about the grounds and other
wise improved the physical appear
ance of the farm. The next national
convention of the union will be held
at the home in Lakeland, according
to the action taken by delegates at
the convention here last year.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03

By International Labor News Service.
Indianapolis, Ind. - The United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and join
ers of America have held in allegiance
the work of starting building the
home for aged and INDECENT carpen-
ters at Lakeland, Fla, because of the
refusal of the rank and file to accept
the limitations put on members for
admission to the home.
At the last convention of the car
penters in this city an age limit OF
65 years with 80 years continuous
membership in the union was adopted
as the fundamentals of admission to
the home. The rank and file of the
membership of the union objected to
this restriction with the result that
the executive board again put the
matter up to the membership and
asked what it desired.
Referendum to Govern
At this time there is no indication
as to what the membership seeks in
the matter of age limit and union
membership, Secretary Frank Duffy
said, as the matter has not been be-
fore the rank and file long enough to
have a crystalization of sentiment in
the matter. He said that whatever
the membership voted in a referen-
dunn would govern.
Under the laws of the organization
local unions and districts can agree
and then submit a procedure in the
matter which in turn would be pre-
sented to the entire membership and
referendum vote taken to decide.
Secretary Duffy said this course
would follow in due time.
Pending an agreement on rule OF
admission to the home the work OF
building was held up and will not
proceed until the question of admis.
sion is settled. 1t had been the orig
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03

farms and messenger service in
towns of less than $4,000 inhabitants.
Children under IL are prohibited
from work in more hazardous occupa-
tions, in theatres and in immoral
places. Provisions for special per-
mits may be granted by a county
judge when the support by child
is necessary for the maintenance of
destitute family.
This legislation followed the agi-
tation for the legislature to pass the
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03
WANT PEOPLE TO
GOVERN

Nashville, Tenn.-The movement
to repeal the Tennessee public utili-
ties law is spreading throughout the
state. Under this statute corpora
tions do not have to go to the legisla-
ture OF secure higher rates and other
concessions, and it is charged that
they control the utilities commission
Every corporate influence is defend
ing the law. The lobbyists of these
corporations have become so fragrant
that the governor has denounced their
activities.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03
PASS COMPENSATION BILL

Denver, Colo.-The state house of
representatives has approved an
amendment to the workmen's compen-
sation bill which increases weekly
payments from S12 to SIS. The total
compensation for accidents resulting
in the death of worker has been
increased from $3.50 to $46S0
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03
Can't Get Hin,

Long-He's very lucky fellow:
hough he figures in many accidents,
he has never been seriously injured.
ShOrt-Who Is he?
Long-He is the chief OF the bu-
reau of vital statistics.-Ohio Sun
DIAL
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03
federal child labor amendment,
which it rejected.
STATE UNIONS WILL MEET

Madison, Wis., Officers of the Wis
consin State Federation of Labor have
issued call for legislative confer
ence to be held in this city, February
27, at the state capitol. 1t is expected
that President Green will be present
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03
SIGNS CHILD LABOR
BILL

Austin, Texas-Governor Miriam
A. Ferguson has signed the new
child labor bill, passed by the state
legislature. The act provides that
children under Is years shall not
work at any occupation except upon
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03
SINNERS NOMINATE

Cincinnati i.-Officials of the Metal
Polishers' International Union have
been nominated, and large number
of contestants are listed for the var
ious offices, except international pres
ident and general secretary. Messrs.
Britton and Atherton, holding these
respective positions, have no opposi-
tion
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03
You Knou the Job

Bank President-But why do you
think your salary should be raised?
Vice President-Well, my stories get
funnier each year, don't they?-Ameri-
can Legion Weekly.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03
No Bad Eggs

The Vicar-So you like the coun-
try? Are your hens good layers?
Mabel (fresh from town)-Top
ning! They haven't laid a bad egg
yet London Passing Show.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03
Natural

II told him he might kiss me on
either cheek"
And what did he do?'
"Oh, he kesitated long while be-
tween"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03
AlDays Effective

Mr.. jolly think that Doctors
treatment is doing you lots of good
You are looking much better today.
Miss Bell-Oh, l always look much
better In this hat.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03
DiscoUered

Poll tbadly beaten in election)-D.d
you really vote for me, old timer?
Titan (reassuringly)-Yes was
the one
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03
Best Read When Red

The book of nature | would read
And get lesson from each tree.
always wait however. till
Kind Nature turns the leaves to me-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03
Brought a Peach

The stork has brought a little peach!
The nurse said with an air.
How glad ] am" the father said.
He didn't bring a pear
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03
NOT HERS THE BLAME

She-Oh, | think they're going to
ask me to sing! What shall / do?
Her Dearest Friend-Go ahead and
sing-they'll have to take the blame.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-04-03
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SAFER IN JAIL

jail visitor-Your terms almost up,
NV Door fellow, and l know you'll be
glad to be out and at home again.
Prisoner-Not on your life | won't;
I'm in for bigamy.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09
LEGAL NO1ILE

GEORGIA-Ben Hill County.
By virtue of authority containe !
in deed made by Green Duncan t.
j. A. Parrot, said deed recorded :.
the office of clerk of superior cou:t
Zen Hill County, Georgia, i'll Boz
90 page 261, the under signed Wi.
sci! at publ cutlery, tetote the
courthouse door of said county, dur
Ing legal hours of sale to highest
bidder for cash, on July n, 1925
Lot number One in square Mum
ber Eleven, Block Number One, .
the city of Fitzgerald, Ben Hill Coun
y, Georgia, in accordance with tn
plat of said city of file in the office
- the clerk of the Superior Coat
! Irwin c. nty.
For the purpose of paying a ce
lain promissory note dated Octob :;
IS, 1924 for the principal amoui.'
of $232.85, due 25th day Of Apr
1895, bearing interest from date 81
, inc rate of eight per cent per annunr
signed by Green Duncan and payab
20 J. A. PaA~ott.
The full amount that will be DIT
on date of sale is principal S232.So
| interest to date of sale $13.95 an
cost of this proceeding. Conveyan Z
Will be made to the purchaser as p
vided in said decd.
This July 3, 1925.
y. J. & J. C. Mcdonald
| Attorneys Jy''
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09
RECEPTION FOR VISITORS

Mrs. Chester Strickland enter
tanned Saturday afternoon with de-
lightful reception for the visitors in
her pretty home on West Central
avenue. These were Mrs. B. I. Strick
land, of Dayton, O., Mrs. B. w. Mills
of Triton, Mrs. r. A. Clark of At
lanta. and Miss Lizzie Norman, of
Norman Park, sister-in-law and SIS
tiers .of the hostess. A color scheme
of pink in the attractive rooms WIS
afforded by the use of pink
gladiolas and crepe myrtle in effec-
tive decorations and delightful
GOODNESS was provided with electric
breeZes.
Greeting the buests on the la
Mrs. Franklin James invited to the
punch bow, presided over by Misses
Corinne Womble and Louise JONES
At the door Mrs. E. A. Russell ush-
cred to the receiving line where the
hotess and her visitors, also Mrs. B.
T. Strickland, ST., and Mrs.D. F. Brit
tie, of Washington, guest. of Mrs. G..
7. Garden, made an attractive circle
in their pretty afternoon frocks.
Mrs. B. E. Wilcox invited the
guests into the dining room where
brick ice cream and cake and minis
in pink and white were served and
a favor of tiny silk flag significant
of the day was placed on each plate.
Assisting in the entertaining and
serving were Mesdames Ralph rus
sell, Barney Coburn, Elmer Martin:
R. H. Mckay, W. H. Lasseter an
Miss iris Davenport.
More than hundred ladies enjoy
ed the pleasant occasion.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09
COMPLIMENTING MISS
TURNER

Miss Dorothy Cass entertained de-
lightfully Tuesday afternoon with a
bridge party and bridal shower at
her lovely suburban home, Breeze
mont, in honor of Miss Martha Turn
er, the popular bride-elect. Three
tables for bridge were arranged on
the spacious porch and during the
game, punch and minis were served
by Mrs. j. 7. Cass, the mother of
the hostess and Mrs. Paul Morrison.
A color scheme of yellow was effect
ed by the use of sunfiowers in dec
orations and also appeared in the
sweet course served at the end of
the game, which was the delectable
Georgia peach topped with cream
and accompanied by angel food cake.
Following refreshments table bank
ed with sunfowers and bearing light
ed yellow tapers was carried out on
the porch. Concealed by the flowers
were numerous pretty gifts for the
honor guest, whose delight in open
ing them was shared by the guests
and donors.
Those present were Misses Grace
Benton, Atheleen Dickey, Louise
Jones, Freddie Isler, Mary Lynn
Owens, Hazel Mayes, Margaret Wise,
Corinne Womble, Estelle Waits, Luz
cy Whitley, Mavis Paulk and Miss
Turner.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09
WOMAN THINKS She
CAN'T TALK ENOUGH

81 had gall stones for IA years
and suffered severely from gas, collie
and Indigestion. Doctors wanted me
to go to the hospital, but l took
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy instead,
and am now feeling fineand better
than | ever did. l can't talk enough
about this remedy" 1t is a simple,
harmless preparation that removes
the catarrhal mucus from the intes-
final tract and allays the inflamma,
ton whic hcauses practically all stom-
ach, liver and intestinal ailments, in
GLIDING appendicitis. One dose will
convince or money refunded.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09
,...".Sallie!s -
Temptations

They are unpleasant; they're even
worse than that They are foul and
I cand find no euphemistic phrases III
which to clothe the things | wish to
say"
First Of all, | want you to be per
fectly sure that | know everything
I that happened at Bob Chenoweth's on
Saturday night" he began.
We'll, what of if? would have told
you myself
THE bridge game, The kiss you
gave a man to whom you had just
been introduced your sensational
bath-Oh, what fool I've been-l
might have known" His voice shook
slightly but he squared his shoulders
as if for fresh start.
but you knew | was silly and wild
when you made love to me at camp,
made my defense.
Simply because a man knows but
but admire their beauty and at first
sight he always has the hope that
THIS butterfly will be different from
the rest He can never get over that
poignant desire to have a butterfly in
his hands but after he finds out that
they're all alike, he doesn't go out
and catch one He doesn't let him
self touch one because he knows the
beautiful powdery stuff that falls
from their wings brings decay and he
doesn't want that"
The words were gruesome and
strong, and yet, behind the unsoftened
simile, deep down in my heart, knew
he was right.
| Stirred nervously.
would you rather I'd stop?' he
asked
NO | replied, IF you are thinking
these things, it would be better for
me to know Go on
Its that way about women. Be-
tween loving and possessing, there is
a gulch before they merge into one"
His unwavering gaze met mine. Il
could never bring myself to cross that
gulch." He spoke slowly, haltingly,
with emphasis on every word
anonymously enough, my usual
mood flashed into my next words
"And does Mr.. High-on-the-Hill real
ly condescend to love some maiden
and yet dare not take herr"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09
A DRIVE, AND CURTIS
SPEAKS HIS MIND


And why this very flattcring visit,
may ! ask?"
please, Curtss, don't talk like
that. want you to go for a drive
Leave everything and go with me
I'm desperate for talk.
I'D better not" wSf his calm reply
you can leave if tqu want to- |
declared with frown.
YES, know | can, but" he he
STATED, 81 think perhaps it would be
better if stayed"
what do you mean?"
ooh, Sallie, what's the use Things
can't go on. Let's stop now while
we can before we wreck both our
lives"
Get in, please. Well run down to
Mandarin for feathers an adorable
place just off the road and it's beau
tiful drive" Again he hesitated-look-
ed at me for several minutes and then
slipped under the wheel.
1t was a silver ribboned road and
we passed many beautiful orange
groves on the way. The waxy green
of the symmetrical trees We'd OF the
brilliant fruit in colorful allure.
We turned into the Mandarin road.
There were the moss-draped trees on
the picturesque estates by the side OF
the St. Johns. with old wrought-iron
lanterns at the high and the fences
lined with poinsettas in vivid bloom.
"The Tangerine Tea is just beyond
the curve" | warned.
I'm not going there he SAID, I'm
going to take you where we will be an
disturbed had not meant to say
anything but you've stirred the devils
in me and now l must talk, talk, talk.
He headed the car into narrow
lane, under an avenue OF trees, their
most trailing in dainty garlands OF
lace to the very top of the car. Ahead
was a lovely little wood The red OF
the naples against the clump of green
magnolias being the only touch of
Fall. The car came to halt
1t was an unrivalled day. The air
was Springlike in its limpid purity and
warmth.
You've forced this, Sallie. | had
meant never to speak to you of per-
sonalities again. But now I'll tell you
all | would spare you but | can not.
Its too late You have aroused the
things that have lain here for the last
forty-eight hours and burned and burn
ed, the things / had meant to still
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09

Miss Ina Mae Townsend who has
been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. E.
P. Searcy, and Mrs. Yancy Bowles
for the past five weeks left last night
for Vadou, Utah, where she will be
joined by several friends, where they
will visit points of interest in Utah,
Montana, Michigan, Illinois, then she
will be accompanied to her home in
Lufkin, Texas by several friends.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09
THOT'S THAT

Persnick 81 have been watching you
now for several days-and l notice
Won don't seem very busy. You've
spent at least three hour, day sitting
on that soap box.
Whiskers: 81 guess that's about
right.
.Persnick: "Aren't you ashamed to
waste time that way. Time is valuable
YOU know. Now if you were working
at common laborer's wage you
would have earned at least ~ IN the
time I have been watching you.
Whiskers: 81 guess that's about
right
Persnick: "How long has this been
going on"
Whiskers: "Oh, say 20 years"
Persnick: Twenty years! Man
man-See that building over there!
You could own that building today
with money earned in wasted time"
Whiskers: "Do you own that build
ing?"
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09
REWARD FOR RETURN
OF GOLD MESH BAG

will pay suitable reward for the
the return of a gold mesh bag lost
Saturday night. The bag contained
some money, but l will pay reward
for return of bag, with or without
the money, and no questions asked.
YANCEY BOWLES.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Wellons and
lister, Mrs. Frank M. Berry, and
Miss Corinne Audette, of Tampa,
Fla, arrived in Fitzgerald Saturday
afternoon to visit their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. B. Wellons and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Robitzsch and other rel
atives, making the trip by car. They
will return to Tampa in about two
weeks.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09

Messrs. Crowder and Manson, of
Kinston, Va, lesses of the Central
Tobacco Warehouse, arrived in the
city and are making preparations
to open on the 28th.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09

Mrs. O. G. McPhail of Barbours-
vile. KY, will arrive Friday with ner
two daughters, Misses Corinne and
Dorothy to visit her daughter MRS.
Elmer Martin and numbers OF ola
friends for two weeks.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Delaney and
child of Dothan, Ala, and Mr.. and
Mrs. H. M. Coll, of Ozark, Ala, are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. D. F.
Robinson on South Grant street.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09

Mr.. Zeb Barden, of Miami, for
merly of this city, made his friends
a brief visit today. Mr.. Barden has
the distinction of not being in the
real estate business in Miami, but
represents a large builders supply
company in the Florida metropolis.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09

HOUSE FOR SALE-My house and
lot at S06 West Pine for sale OF ex-
change for Macon property. Write to
Simon Moore, lis Inverness Ave,
Macon, Ga. IT,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09

Mrs J. E. Praster returned home
to Jacksonville this week, after a
visit with Mrs. w. U. Evans.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09

Mr.. J. L. Fulghum, of Atlanta, ar
rived Saturday and spent few days
with his son, L. N. Fulghrm and
family.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09

Miss Pennie Nance, Of Sylvester
is the guest of Mrs. w. H. Lasseter
this week.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09

| is the guest of Mrs. J. l.. Frazer.
who complmented her by a pretty
party Tuesday afternoon at her
county home.
Some changes in residences re-
Gently made are the occupancy of
the fiat of Mrs. VIM. Thompson on
| South Lee street, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Powers taking the first floor and
Rev. and Mrs. E. s. VIM and family
| the second story fiat.
Miss Hazel Milhollen, of BroXton,
was the guest for several days OF
Miss Elizabeth Dorminy.
Miss Melba Paulk of DELLA ar
rived for visit of a week with Miss
Elizabeth Dorminy.
Mrs. Earl Adams has returned
home after a visit of some length in
Newman.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. N. Hall and
daughter, Estelle, of Lakeland, Fla,
are visiting in the city for week,
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Herring
ton and of Mr.. and Mrs. W. A.
Adams.
Mr.. Harold Parrot came from At
lanta to spend the week end with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. PARROT.
Chas. Newcomer, Jr., has accept
ed position with the Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
The many friends of Miss Ida
Taylor will be glad to learn that
she has recovered from her recent
illness and will be at her post again
in few days.
Mrs. Sidney F. Brown and child
rem, of Savannah, are visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Wag-
goner, on West Palm street.
DIR. Roger Dickson is spending me
month of July with his father, Mr..
Marion Dickson, before starting in
the practice of diseases of children
in Atlanta. He is just returned from
Philadelphia where he has been since
his graduation in 1922 from Emory
University, having taken three years
special work in diseases of children.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1925-07-09

Mr.. Ray Radcliffe and family en-
joyed motor trip and visit in Flor
ida between Saturday and Monday