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Echoes From The Echo (Continued from page two) “Indian Spring has a cow that has about eaten up the town—she has eaten all the bark from most of the shade trees, and about four loads of wood. We learn that she is after some of the store clerks now.” “Marble is like men—some make useful door steps, while others are lying tomb stones.” “We learn that some person or persons walked into Mr. Zeke Newton’s smokehouse one night last week, and carried off seven or eight pieces of meat. We hope that the rogue will find old man Justice with the toothache.” A Question and Aswer column brought forth these pieces of sage advice: “Misery says: Dear Echo, as a Newspaper man is expected to know everything, I come to you for advice. I love a young lady very much, but she is so strange that I don’t know whether she cares for me or not. I have written three or four notes to her for her company and she always replied that her company was engaged—which I have found to be the fact. I have called at her home four or five times, the servant always said her mistress was not at home—which was not so, as I saw her peeping out of the window upstairs. Now what would you do if you was in my place? Do you think that the young lady does not wish to see me, or is it because she is so timid? Of course she is in fun. Who could help from wanting to see such a fool as you have proven yourself to be—your parents have our sympathy.” O K asks: “Which is the best time to plant Irish potatoes in the light or dark of the moon?” We do not believe that the moon has anything to do with the planting—we plant in the ground and as have never planted in the moon cannot decide your question.” P.M. Compton was listed as Ordinary of Butts County; W. D. Curry as Sheriff, and John W. Brady as Deputy Sheriff. There was very little local advertisements, but these were included: “News Goods at Mrs. Wright’s Millinery Store.” “E. E. Pound, General Dealer, Indian Spring.” “Dr. T. S. Saunders, Main Street, Indian Spring.” “Goddard House, Corner Broadway and Brock Streets, Griffin.” “Dr. H. M. Edge (the editor?) Informs the citizens of Butts, and his friends generally, that he has resumed the practice of Medicine and Surgery and respectfully solicits a share of their patronage. Will always be found at his office during the day and at his home at night, unless professionally engaged. Office in Echo building at Indian Spring.” Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray, twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.--Theodore Roosevelt. JHf A Mr.*i yjjyLy r- JENKINSBURG SCHOOL— This picture of the student body at the old Jenkinsburg School was taken about 1907 and was furnished by J. H. Rooks. Flovilla Business District Swept By Disastrous Fire DAMAGE AMOUNTED TO SBO,OOO, PARTIALLY COV ERED BY INSURANCE. MANY BUILDINGS LOST Fire that originated in Duffey’s blacksmith shop about 1:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon, January 11, swept through the business district of Flovilla, destroyed eighteen buildings and caused a property loss estimated at from $60,000 to SBO,OOO. Of the total damage it was estimated that 50 per cent was covered by insur ance. A brisk wind fanned the flames and for a time it seemed that the entire business section would be wiped out. Heroic work of volunteer fire fighters check ed the flames, but not until a wide path had been cut in the heart of the business district. The loss was staggering and smoking ruins and bare walls told the story of the fury of the flames. The exact origin of the fire has not been determined. It started in Duffey’s black smith shop, which was closed, the proprietor being in Jackson at the time. When first detected the fire was small and could have been extinguished easily with prompt action, it was stated. The wind was blowing hard and almost before one could realize it the flames had leaped to nearby buildings and then that entire part of the city was in flames. The fire was finally gotton under control at a lunch stand. This was wrecked to stop the spread of the angry flames. Water from wells and from the tank of the Southern Railway System Last year we brought you *391,623,376 worth of carpeting. You’ve got a lot riding on us. ML We moved a lot of car peting in 1975.Wees timate that the *" market value for . the carpeting shipped ' ° amounted to $391,623,376. Economy is the biggest reason carpeting companies and so many others choose rail. Consider these figures for the thousands of things shipped by rail each year. The average cost per-ton-mile by truck is three times as much as by rail. Air ship ping is forty times the price. And the fuel crunch has made rail road efficiency more than just a matter THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON, GEORGIA Heavy Loss 01 Property was used with good effect by the volunteer firemen who formed themselves into a bucket brigade. Some of the buildings were saturated with water and in that way saved from being a total loss. Buildings wiped out by the fire included Duffey’s Black smith shop, Preston’s ware house, J. T. Edwards & Son’s warehouse, R. H. Henderson storage warehouse, old Lamar buildings, Lawson’s old millinery store, used as a warehouse, Smith’s brick warehouse, W. A. Smith’s store and residence upstairs, Dr. W. J. Waits’ dry store lunch stand, old F. M. Lawson warehouse. The flames spread across the railroad track and wiped out the court house and jail, old gin house, negro Metho dist church, lodge and parsonage. Buildings partially burned included the post office, J. T. Edwards & Son’s store, White’s drug store and W. B. Dozier’s bank. All of these buildings were injured in the rear, window lights being broken and other damage done. The roof was burned from the bank and the front door burned away, the walls still standing after the fire had been conquered. When Mr. Dozier saw the fire was headed in that direction he locked up the money and books and stationed a negro in the bank with instructions to keep the walls saturated. So well did the old negro perform his duty that the building was saved from being a total loss. Stored in the warehouses, a majority of which were wooden structures, were about 200 bales of cotton, all of which was covered by insurance, several hundred bushels of corn, meal, hulls and other feedstuffs. The heaviest losers were Messrs. R. H. Henderson and E. L. Lawson, both of whom lost much valuable feedstuffs and had no insurance. As near as could be ascertained there was insur ance amounting to between $32,000 and $35,000. There was no insurance on a good part of the property destroy ed, it was stated, and the loss falls heavy on the proprie tors. Insurance adjusters were on the scene early and within a few days it is hoped to have all claims settled. As soon as I this is done plans will be made for the future. Flovilla suffered grevious ly from the fire. It was a severe blow, but the predic tion is confidently made that from the ashes will rise anew and better Flovilla. The citizens there are not the kind to bewail their losses, but within a fine spirit of courage and determination they will set to work to rebuild and will make their city better and bigger. Telephone service which was hindered for a day or two has been resumed. By Tuesday morning all insurance claims had been adjusted in a satisfactory manner, it was declared. Mayor F. C. Maddux, on behalf of the citizens of Flovilla, wishes to express through the Progress-Argus his appreciation of good will and for interest shown by other communities of the county. The Jackson Progress-Argus, January 19, 1923. Sr Hpt i a of dollars and cents. It’s a matter of delivering tne goods with ' the smallest possible use ‘iof fuel. When you put all this together with the reliability of rail shipping you have a good idea why there’s so much riding on us. And why you need Southern. So next time you have a carpet delivered to your house, remember we probably delivered it first. SOUTHERN THE RAIlWtt SYSTEM THAT GIVES AGREEN TIGHT TO INNOVATIONS County Is Proud Of Race Harmony One of the benchmarks of any progressive county that is truly a good place for all to live in, is a history of harmonious relations be tween the races. Butts County has been blessed with a spirit of harmony between whites and blacks that has existed, almost without interruption, for the 151 years of the County’s history. The County has been brought to the place in the sun it enjoys today by both races working together, sacrificing together, co operating together for the common good of all. A goodly portion of the credit for this interracial good will should go to the excellent leadership both races have received through the years. Mrs. Fannie Henderson was a moving force for g<sod in her race for 50 years* or more. Asa school teacher and a molder of youth, she probably has not had a peer. An elementary and junior high school bearing her name attests the affection the community felt for her. Mrs. A. P. Willis, Prof. P. G. Page, Mrs. Susie Barber and Mrs. I. L. Solomon all were black teachers who taught well and shaped the lives of hundred of their pupils. Prof. P. G. Appling made such an imprint that a school in the County bore his name. Mrs. Cora Bennett operated the first kindergarten in Butts County. Mrs. Bertha Ridley influenced both young and old through her music and teaching. Dr. W. A. Sheard was a respected physician, moving An equal opportunity employer THURSDAY, JULY 1. 1976 Butts Negro Dies At Front First Casualty in France Reported Friday Calvin Rid gway Victim COLORED SELECTMAN FROM ROUTE SIX DIES OF DISEASE—WENT TO FRANCE SEVERAL MONTHS AGO The death of Calvin Ridge way, a colored selectman from Butts County, was announced by the war department Friday night. He died in France of disease. So far as made known this is the first Butts County man to die in France, though other registrants have died in the army camps in this country. Ridgeway, who was about 22 or 23 years old, went to France several months ago. He formerly lived on the J. P. Shivers place, near Wilder’s store, and his mother is Mamie Ridgeway. Further than the announce ment of the war department, no news has been received of Ridgeway’s death. - The Jackson Progress-Argus, Sept. 27, 1918. No race can prosper till it learns that there is as much dignity in tilling a field as in writing a poem.-Booker T. Washington. in the late '2o's to Tennessee and Dr. R. G. Gault died in 1951 after almost half a century of ministering to the sick. Old timers can look back and recall the leaders, both white and black, in the County's history. And know the influence for good they have exerted, not only in their own race, but for the common good of all. From a Great American farm Equipment Dealer ~~~ " ~ by permission of THE BETTMAW ARC HIVE 1801: The lonely rider takes his oath. John Adams had predicted it. There'd been conflict in his Federalist party. He knew he'd be out of office with the election of 1800. We have a cliff-hanger of an elec tion. A tie between Tom Jefferson and Aaron Burr. But Alexander Hamilton says Jefferson is the lesser of two evils, and throws his vote. Jefferson is anew kind of President. Studies day and night. Speaks six lan guages. Knows medicine and architecture, astronomy and even how to play the violin. His passionate concern is equal rights for our citizens. He's no snob. Drops the silver buckles from his shoes. \\ ears plain old pan taloons instead of fancy knee breeches. Even rejects the regal, horse-drawn carriage and rides his own horse, alone, to his inauguration. Years later he'll request as an epitaph: Author of the Declaration of American In dependence, of the Statute of \ irginia for Religious Freedom and Father of the University of \ irginia.' As testimonials that I have lived." B. & C. Farm Supply, Inc. BICENTENNIAL FLAG - Miss NeUie Singley is shown with a beautiful 1976 American Flag which she crocheted for the Bicentennial celebration. Her dress is styled from one worn by Martha Washington. B Wmm i .7^. A m v' a i FREE WATER Note the well in this picture of the Butts County courthouse made in the early years of the century, before the streets were paved. The elevation of the dirt streets and the courthouse foundations were practically level. Photo courtesy of Mrs. Billie Jinks.