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S.THORNTON butts county progress • c* VOLUME 26. Mr. Mayo Passes Suddenly away Mr. J. T. Mayo, a good and highly respected citizen of Jack son, was found dead in the back lot of Mr. C. R. Gresham Tues day at 1:15 o’clock. Dr. J. A. Jarrell who live s nearby, discovered the out stretched body with one hand pressed over the heart, which in dicated death from heart failure. Mr. Mayo was doing some work for Dr. Jarrell at the time of his death and was seen at his task about three quarters of an hour before he was found dead. Coroner Britt immediately held an inquest, the verdict of which was that the deceased came to his death by heart failure. At the inquest Dr. Jarrell stated that his previous examination of the deceased’s heart led him to suspect the cause of the death no sooner than he saw the body. Mr. Mayo was 65 years old, and was known as a straight forward, honest gentleman, and his death is universally regretted. He was a member of the Masonic order and a deacon in the Baptist church. His children, Mrs. C. J. Greer, of Pepperton, John W. Mayo, of Griffin, J. T. Mayo, Jr., and Mrs. Henderson survive him. The funeral was held at the Baptist church Wednesday after noon, conducted by Revs. Good rum and VanDeventer, and the body was interred in the Jackson cemetery by the local Masonic lodge. STARK. Prof. Mingledorf went to At lanta Saturday, returning Sun day. Miss Estelle Thornton was the guest of Miss Mervine Jones last week. Mrs. Emory Harper left Thurs day for a week’s visit to her sister, Mrs. Josie Caldwell, of Atlanta. Miss Annie Jones spent Satur day and Sunday at the hospitable home of Mrs. J. C. Maddox, of Jackson, the guest of Miss Cassie. The friends of Dr. Harper re gret to know that he is seriously ill. Miss Bessie Maddox and Mr. Arthur McClure were guests of Miss Elouise Jones Sunday. Mr. Slaton Giles, of Jasper county, visited relatives at Stark last week. Miss Annis Hoard spent] Sun day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Duke at Worthville. Mrs. J. E. Hanna, Stark’s effi cient music teacher, accompanied by Miss Annis Gilmore, of Jack son was here Monday. Mr. Raleigh Giles went to Jas per county Thursday to spend a few days with relatives. Messrs Chester Maddox and Walter Wilson made “business” trips to Stark Sunday. Mr. Austin Smith, who has Sells you only the very best of everything at the LOWEST PRICES. Fancy Groceries, Fruits and vegetables, Fresh and Canned Meats. Ask your neighbor. PHONE 83. PROMPT DELIVERY. PROGRESS INSTALLS i::w job press It s a brand new article and runs almost as smoothly as a watch. It came from the famous prin ter, Dodson, and its name, which is still more famous, is the Chan dler & Price Gordon job press. The Progress is now in better position than ever to accommo date the public in the job print ing line. been at work at Cork, is at home again. Miss Maude Harper is visiting in Atlanta this week. Miss Maude Harmon of Jack son was the guest of relatives in Stark Sunday. Mr. Sam Cook spent a part of this week in Atlanta Miss Elouise Jones spent Mon day night in Stark. Mr. Lon Maddox, of Jackson, was in our community Monday. Mrs. Williamson left Tuesday for a visit to her son Mr Walter Williamson, of Broxton. IRON SPRINGS Talk about the same Britt tun ing some, that’s no running at all compared to the way G. R. Harper, of Stark, runs for mat rimony. They say George has been a candidate for 12 or 15 years and that he has been in dead earnest for five years, as he has’nt missed but one or two Sundays in that time going down to Mr. —well we wont say where —everybody knows. And he says being as this is general elec tion year—and leap year too—he is going to try hard and if he dont succeed he will come out and go way back and sit down. Miss Beulah Hardy was down from Atlanta a few days ago visiting homefolks. Preaching last Sunday at Pleas ant Grove, but owing to the bad weather there were not many out. Mr. W. I. Moore has the sym pathy of a host of friends and relatives in the loss of his wife, who died and was buried last Thursday at Macedonia.' She was a daughter of Mr. Zack Hardy. Miss Dana Hodges had the misfortune to fall and fracture her arm while playing at school last week. Mr. T. E. Redman’s many friends will be sorry to hear of his serious illness at his home at Stark. Mrs. E. R. Harper with Miss Maude Harper returned from a pleasant visit to relatives in Atlanta. Mr. J. W. Stewart and daugh ter, Miss Daisie, went to Jackson shopping last Saturday. Mrs. Annie ' Lemon spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. McElroy, at High Falls. Mr. Slaton Giles, Monticello, JACKSON, GEORGIA. THURSDAY, FEB. 6, 1908. Supreme Court Decides Against Butts county In the case of Jackson Bank ing Company against Butts County, the Supreme Court of Georgia last week sustained the decision of the Fulton Superior Court, holding that the loan of about $16,000 made by the Jack son Banking Company in 1906 to the Commissioners of Butts County for county purposes must be paid by the county. A former board of commission ers borrowed the money from the bank upon the understanding that sufficient taxes were to be levied in the following fall to take up the loan. The present board of commissioners, upon their coming into office refused to pay the notes to the Jackson Banking Company on the ground that the transaction was a viola tion of the state constitution which throws certain restrictions around the borrowing of money by counties. Whereupon the bank enjoined the present board from issuing warrants against funds depos ited in the bank, which had been levied by the former board to pay the loan. This injunction was sustained by the superior court and carried to the supreme court which held that the loan which was nego tiated in good faith and for an evidently necessary purpose, must be paid by the county. visited relatives at Stark a few days last week. Missses Nancy Peters and Lu cile Dempsey, of Atlanta, are ex pected soon to visit Miss Janie Lemon. Mr. A. E. Harris, of Fitzger ald, came up this week for a few days’ visit to his mother, Mrs. J. R. Harris. Mr. Ed Funderburke made his regular Sunday visit to- Flovilla last Sunday regardless of it being cold weather. Miss Janie Lemon was the guest of Miss Cecil Bankston Sunday. Mr. Morris Moore invested in a valuable buggy horse a a few days ago. Look out girls; when one of these youngsters starts out, he’s there Johnnie on the spot. Mr. John Thaxton is on the sick list this week with Pneu monia. Buster Brown. A. dinner of eight covers was given on Saturday by Mrs. J. W. Crum in honor of Mrs. Eakes. The floral centerpiece of the din ing table was of asparagus ferns and cut flowers arranged grace fully in a beautiful cut glass vase, resting upon a handsome piece of lace. A well prepared three course dinner was served at one o’clock. Those present were, Mesdames Eakes, Mallett, Smith, Settle, R. L. Smith and children, Messrs J. W. Crum and R. L. Smith. _ Subscribe for The Progress. Farmers College Gomes To Jackson Thursday The special agricultural train, conducted by Dean A. M. Soule, of the State University, will reach Jackson about 10 o’clock next Thursday morning, Feb. 13. The talks on various agricultur al subjects will last one hour and a half. Let as many of our far mers as possible be on hand promptly. HONOR ROLL OF JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL First Grade. Henry Allen, Joe Aren son, Laura Allen, Emma Allen, Johnnie Hilda Carmichael, Kate Lyons, Sidney Jackson, Winifred O'Neal, Don Woods, Second Grade. * Eunice Collier, Sara Louise Furlow, Ina Harmon, Nina Harmon, Kathleen Joyner, May Kimbell, Joel Watkins, Ellen Weems, Lottie Powers, Third Grade. Tenella Tingle, Sara Smith, H. M. Fletcher, Clyde Mcßryant. Fourth Grade. Gibbs Lyons, Elsworth Watkins, Leila Sams, Fifth Grade. Florence Crawford, Ruby Cawthon, Bessie Compton, Willie Harmon, Fredna Allen, Tullis Smith, Sixth Grade. Charles Johnson, Margaret Sams, Myrtice Rutledge, Seventh Grade. Mary Catchings Crum, Eighth Grade. Annie Arenson, Rachel Arenson, Tenth Grade. Lida May McKibben, Elizabeth Sams, Robert King. ORGANIZE A CLUB. The little girls met with Ma mie Kate Watson Saturday Feb ruary first, and organized a “Lit erary Club” and have written to Aunt Janet,asking to be admitted into her “Club of Clubs.” They expect to hear from her soon, giving them suggestions. The little girls enjoyed the afternoon spent with Mamie Kate Watson. The members are as follows: Margaret Sams, Mamie Kate Watson, Rosalie Carmichael, Helen Smith, Helen Carmichael, Laura Daughtry, Beatrice Wil liams and Julia Curry. Farewells Said By Congregation (From Savannah Morning News) The Rev. Dr. Robert Van De- Venter preached his farewell sermon as pastor of the Duffy Street Baptist Church to an un usually large congregation last night. Dr. Van DeVenter has been for eight years pastor of the church and at the conclusion of the service there were few dry eyes, so deep was the love of the congregation for its pastor. He leaves this week to accept a charge at Jackson, Ga. Asa token of this affection Dr. Van DeVenter was presented with a handsome watch fob, by Rev. Dr. W. L. Pickard, in be half of the congregation. The fob is a handsome one and is a duplicate of one Dr. VanDeVen ter lost in Europe, which was the gift of the Georgia State Baptist Young People’s Union. The de sign is the official seal of the B. Y. P. U. Dr. VanDeVenter also received numerous individual to kens from his congregation. In presenting the fob Dr. Pickard said: “This is most ap propriate as a testimonial to your work with the young people, which has always characterized your pastorate. The gold of which this charm is made stands for the purity of the character of my brother, and the diamonds, so beautifully reflecting the sun’s light, typifies the light of the Saviour as reflected in the life of this pastor. They will not for get you, Dr. VanDeVenter, and they are sure you will not for get them, but they want you to have this to wear all the days of your life as a token of their love and confidence.” Dr. VanDe venter replied in a few heartfelt words. MADSTONE APPLIED TO LITTLE CHARLES CAWTHON Messrs. Oscar and Zeke Caw thon and L. L. Whitten carried Charles Cawthon, who was bit ten by a dog, supposed to have had rabies, to Jersey, Walton county, last Friday night, when a mad stone, in posession of Mr. Whitten’s father, was applied to the wound four different times, but failed to adhere. Mr. Whit ten has so much confidence in the stone, he feels sure the child will not have hydrophobia. They returned greatly encouraged. Mr. R. M. Fletcher, while in the city from Locust Grove, Tues day, was kind enough to remem ber The Progress with a pleasant call, and subscription money to boot. Miss Ophelia Banks who has charge of the Old Bethel school, spent Saturday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Banks. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kinard drove to Griffin Saturday. Mrs. Ki nard returned the early part of the week. Atlanta Semi-Weekly Journal and The Butts County Progress $1.50 a year. NUMBER 6