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THE PROGRESS
VAN WILHITE,
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER.
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Published Every Thursday.
Entered as second-class matter, Novein
lier 8, 1007, at thepoatofflee at .Jackson, fia.,
under act of Congress of March 3, 1870.
SniTH AT CARROLTON.
Among a lot of other good
things that Governor Hoke
Smith said at Carrollton on the
opening of the A. & M. School
was these:
"All we can get out of life af
ter a naked living is doing some
thing for somebody else. It isn’t
just the dollars you put in the
safe. You might cover a man
all over with gold dollars and
leave him there in that condition;
he hasn’t the elements of happi
ness. If you teach him how to
be of service and lead him out
where he is doing something for
himself, you light in his heart a
flame that leads him to glorious
advantages to Heavenly aspira
tions; you make him just a little
after the image of his maker, you
shape his life just a little toward
the man of Gallilee, and you give
hitn a capacity for the highest
earthly joys.”
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To Establish Lost bond for Title
and Execute titles Under Same
Georgia—Butts County.
J. M. Wright having made ap
plication to est&biish a lost bond
for title and to have titles made
under the said established bond
to certain land- described in a
copy of the said lost bond for ti
tle thereto attached, the same
purporting to be signed by J. R.
Wright, deceased, and to require
A. H. Smith, administrator of J.
R, Wright, decased, to make title
to one ninth undivided interest in
300 acres of land that said land
has been fully paid for; all par
ties concerned are hereby notified
that said application will
before the court of ordinary on
the 2nd day of March 1908.
This Feb. 3, 1908.
J. H. HAM, Ordinary.
THE FARMERS’ UNION.
Even if the Farmers’ Union has not yet reached its goal,
15 cent cotton, it has done an incalculable amount of good in
keeping so much cotton off the market. The average man
who sold when cotton reached 11 or 12 cents, regardless of
what effect his action might have upon the cotton market,
hardly realizes that to a great extent he owes the price that he
did get to the concerted action of those who didn’t sell. For
had there been no agreement on the part of the farmers not to
sell their cotton below a minimum price of 15 cents, doubtless
cotton would be selling for 8 and 9 cents per pound. Nothing
short of the timely measures taken by the Farmers’ Union
would have held the price up at all during the present finan
cial crisis.
We hope that the farmers will get the 15 cents for their
cotton that they demand. We believe that they will get it yet.
However, if they do not quite reach the goal that they have
set fos themselves, that is no sign that they have failed. Their
efforts are already productive of much good and we hope that
the good work will go on until the farmer can say to the world
what price he will take for his cotton and get it. Through
cooperation this is possible.
“LET THERE BE LIGHT.”
The Progress thinks that it would be a good thing for
Jackson to have the clock tower of the county courthouse
lighted by electricity at night. The county furnishes the
clock which is a benefit principally to the citizens of this
city and it does seem to us that the city could spare the
small amount necessary to light the tower, thereby doubling
the use of the clock.
If the tower were well lighted, it would attract the at
tention of passengers on every passenger train, thereby
advertising Jackson. Furthermore, it would be a boon to
those who for reasons, financial and otherwise, do not carry
watches. We are among those who are minus that useful
article though in our case the reasons are otherwise. All
other towns light their clock towers and Jackson should
not be behind any of them.
And again we say “Let there be light.”
Ulitb the young folk
AT
SCHOOL
Monday was so cold the child
ren were excused from chapel
exercises.
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The entire school stood their
mid-winter examinatioris the past
week.
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Marguerite Fletcher, Rachael
and Annie Arenson and Joel
Mallett, having stood satisfactory
examinations were promoted to
the 9th grade.
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William McElroy, son of Mr.
John McElroy, has been absent
on account of sickness. He first
had measles, then later pneu
monia developed.
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The boys’ debating society had
planned to entertain the girls on
Friday afternoon, but found it
necessary to postpone it awhile.
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Carl Thaxton spent Saturday
and Sunday with his parents at
Worth ville.
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The boys are enjoying foot ball
at recess. Occasionally a little
accident happens, but nothing
serious. Last Tuesday, Ellison
McGuffy went to kick the ball
and in some way sprained his
ankle, causing considerable pain
for several hours.
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Taylor, the son of Mr. J. C.
Meredith, is a remarkable child,
only six years old. He holds re
ligious services every day on the
grounds and commands the at
tention of his hearers and is very
able in prayer for a • child so
young. He gave a good talk on
Tuesday about “Sabbath School
attendance. ’ ’
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Miss Lillie McClure is out for a
few days on account of weak eyes.
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Alice Thompson is on the 3rd
grade sick list.
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On the 14th of February, the
7th grade will have a program of
Longfellow and Lovett selections,
since the birthdays of these two
authors come in this month, they
will perhaps use some of their
quotations as valentines. The
room has already a bright heart
calendar, with all the birthdays
marked in red. Lincoln’s on the
12th, Lowell’s and Washington’s
on the 22nd, and Longfellow’s
Feb. 27th.
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Next Wednesday, Feb. 12th,
will be celebrated by the 7th
grade, history class, as Found
ers’ day, the anniversary of the
landing of our forefathers at
Yamacraw Bluff.
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Fannie Bell Thompson will be
out of school most of the month
under treatment of Dr. Calhoun
for her eyes.
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The teachers and class mates
of Grady Hawkins are glad to
see him back after several week’s
absence.
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Nettie Joe Hamm, Cohen Banks,
Howard McCord and Claud Spen
cer were absent from the 7th
grade recently on account of
sickness.
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Mattie Mae McElroy is con
fined to her home with measles.
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Prof. Lanier announced to the
pupils on Wednesday, of the re
ception in honor of Rev. Van De
venter, and an invitation was ex
tended to the entire school.
Bring me your cattle—poor or
fat. Highest market price paid,
tfx T. B. CONNER,
R. F. D. 4. Jackson, Ga.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fee for each announcement
$5.00 in advance.
FOR SOLICITOR GENERAL
To the voters of the Flint Circuit:
I am a candidate for Solicitor General
of the Flint Circuit, subject to the pri
mary as may be ordered by the democratic
executive cominittea.
If elected, I propose to he Solicitor, and
do my full duty, as I see it, to the best of
mv ability.
Hoping I may have your support, and
with assurances of esteem. I am,
Yours truly,
J. W. WISE.
FOR SOLICITOR GENERAL.
To the Voters of the Flint Circuit:
I am a candidate for Solicitor General
of tlie Flint Circuit, subeect to tlie primary
to lie ordered by tlie State Democratic Ex
ecutive Committe.
I will appreciate all support glren me,
and. if elected wiil discharge the duties
of the office to the best of my ability.
E. M. SMITH.
McDonough, Ga., Jan. 1, 1908.
FOR SOLICITOR GENERAL.
I am a candidate for Solicitor General of
the Flint Circuit, and will he grateful for
your vote and support-
J. M. Strickland,
Griffin, Ga.
For Tax Collector.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for tlie office of Tax Collector of Butts
county, subject to the primary to be or
dered by the executive committee.
I will greatly appreciate tlie support of
lie people and, if elected, will perform the
duties of tlie office to tlie best of my ability.
Yours truly,
C. N. MAYFIELD.
For Tax Collector.
To the voters of Butts County.
I am a candidate for Tax Collector of
Butts county, subject to tlie primary to lie
ordered by the county democratic execu
tive committee.
j will appreciate all support given me. if
nominated aud, elected, will discharge tlie
duties of the office to the best of my ability.
Joseph P. Maddox,
Jackson, Ga., Jan. 6, 1908.
For Tax Collector.
To the voters of Butts county.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for tax collector of Butts county , subject
to the primary to be ordered by the demo
cratic executive committee.
I will appreciate all support given me,
and if elected, will discharge the duties of
the office to the best of my ability.
- Respectfully,
W. J. McClendon.
Jackson, Ga., R. F. D. No. 7.
For Coroner.
In announcing my name for coroner, in
the coining primary election, I wish to
thank the people of Butts county for their
past kindness in electing me, and to assure
them that I will not only reinain-in Butts
county, but I will fill the office to the best
of my ability, if Kindly given the support
of the voters again.
I respectfully solicit the vote of every
man in the county, and hoping to get a
majority of all the votes cast for this sec
ond term, I am yours truly.
C. G. BRITT.
For Tax Receiver.
To the voters of Butts county:
Appreciating the honor conferred upon
mein the past by giving to me the Re
ceiver’s place for the years 1907-1908, and
feeling that I can fill the place, and being
unable to do anything else, will place my
name before the people for the next two
years. Subject to the primary to be held
some time during the year, promising that
if elected, will serve the people to the best
of my ability.
G. E. McMichael.
For Tax Receiver.
To the voterg of Butts County.
I hereby offer myself as a candidate for
the office of tax receiver for Butts county,
subject to the rules to be fixed in the com
ing primary. I will appreciate your sup
port and if elected, will guarantee satis
faction. Respectfully,
Thos. E. Redman,
For Representative.
To the voters of Butts County:
I hereby announce myself as a candidate
to represent Butts County in the lower
house of the general assembly.
If elected I will discharge the duties in
cident to the office with the best of my
ability and understanding.
, J. Matt McMichael.
For Treasurer.
I am a candidate for the office of treas
urer of Butts county, subject to the primary
to be ordered by the county 7 executive com
mittee.
I solicit your earnest consideration be
fore casting your vote and, if elected, give
my promise to perform the duties of the
office to the best of my ability.
Greatly appreciating your support, I am
Yours to serve,
S. J. Smith.
For Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff
I am a candidate for sheriff of Butts
connty, with J. O. Maddox, of Worthville,
as deputy, subject to the primary to he or
dered by the county democratic executive
committee
We will appreciate the support of the
voters of the county and, if elected, will
discharge the duties of the office to the best
of our ability. Respectfully,
L. M. Crawfokd,
J. O. Maddox.
For Ordinary.
Having served the people to the best of
my ability, I again announce as a candi
date for ordinary, subject to the coming
primary, J. 11. Ham,
To the voters of Butts.
Tills is to announce my candidacy for th
office of ordinary of Butts county, subject
to the primary to lie ordered by the county
democratic executive committee.
If elected, I shall perform the duties of
tlie office tothe best of my ability and will
greatly appreciate the supiport of the peo
ple. Very truly,
A. T. Woodward.
For Clerk Superior Court.
With peace and good will toward all men,
I will be a candidate for Clerk of Superior
Court, subject to the result of the coining
white primary election. I hope my ad
ministration of this office for the past three
years will meet your approval and meri
your support.
The selection of a clerk is a business
proposition with the people of the county,
and I desire to return my sincere thanks
to the voters of the county for your past
manifestation of confidence, and hope to
get your support in the primary election.
Very truly,
B. P. Bailey.
For State Senator.
To the white people of Butts county :
lam a candidate for the state senate,
subject to the rules of the x>rimary to be
ordered by the democratic executive com
mitte, to represent the 26th senatorial dis
trict in the next general assembly, this
being Butts county's time to furnish the
senator under the rotation system.
If elected, I pledge myself to be governed
by the wishes of the people on all legisla
tive questions.
Your vote and support is earnestly solic
ited and will be gratefully appreciated.
Yours very truly,
O. M. Duke.
For Tax Collector.
I am a candidate for tax collector of
Butts county, subject to the democratic
primary election.
J, A. McMichael.
W. E. WATKINS
LAWYER
Jackson ----- Georgia
Practice in all Courts, both State
and Federal.
Office in Bank Hall west side public
square.
T. J. DEMPSEY
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Jackson - - - - Georgia
Y, A. WRIGHT,
ATTORNEY - AT - LAW,
Jackson, Georgia.
Longest experienced lawyer at
the Jackson bar.
DR. J. E. WOODS,
Physician and Surgeon.
Office upstairs in Crum build
ing. Residence phone, 163; office
phone, 137-J.
JOHN B. HOPKINS,
DENTIST
Jackson, - Georgia.
Office over the store of The J, S.
Johnson Company.
For titles to be Made.
J. A. Kimbell, transferee, hav
ing made application to require
titles to be executed to him to
certain land described in a bond
for title thereto attached purport
ing to be signed by J. R. Wright,
late of said county, deceased, the
said application alleging that said
land has been fully paid for, all
parties concerned are hereby no
tified that said application will be
heard before the court of ordina
ry for said county on the 2d day
of March, 1908.
This Feb. 3rd 1908.
J. H. HAM, Ordinary.
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