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THE PROGRESS VAN WILHITE, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER. Subscription $i oo Per Yr. Advertising Kates Furnislied On Application. 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.” NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS. The postmaster general has is sued an order effective January 1, 1908, which requires publish es of weekly papers to drop from their subscription lists the names of all subscribers whose subscriptions are tv/elve months or more in arrears. Cancella tion of the paper’s second-class mail privilege is the penalty for failure to comply with the rule. A reasonable time will be allowed for the publisher to get his sub scription list in proper shape. We have many names on our list who have allowed their sub scription to escape their notice. To these we will send statements and earnestly request a response from every statement. Now, readers of The Progress, remember that we are trying our best to give you a paper that you will not regret paying for and will greatly appreciate your prompt attention to your sub scription. 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. * 4t * The entire school stood their mid-winter examinatioris the past week. 4c * * Marguerite Fletcher, Rachael and Annie Arenson and Joel Mallett, having stood satisfactory examinations were promoted to the 9th grade. 4c 4 * William McElroy, son of Mr. John McElroy, has been absent on account of sickness. He first had measles, then later pneu monia developed. 4 4c 4c The boys’ debating society had planned to entertain the girls on Friday afternoon, but found it necessary to postpone it awhile. 4> ♦ * Carl Thaxton spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents at Worth ville. 4c 4 4 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. 4c 4> 4c 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. ’ ’ * * 4c Miss Lillie McClure is out for a few days on account of weak eyes. * 4 4c Alice Thompson is on the 3rd grade sick list. 4c 4c 4c 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. 4c 4c 4t 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. 4c 4c 4c Fannie Bell Thompson will be out of school most of the month under treatment of Dr. Calhoun for her eyes. 4c 4c 4c The teachers and class mates of Grady Hawkins are glad to see him back after several week’s absence. 4c * 4 Nettie Joe Hamm, Cohen Banks, Howard McCord and Claud Spen cer were absent from the 7th grade recently on account of sickness. 4c 4c 4c Mattie Mae McElroy is con fined to her home with measles. 4c 4c 4c 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. For Choice cut flowers of afl kinds for Receptions, Weddings, Funerals, etc., telephone, telegraph or write, Idle-Hour Nurseries, 44-i2t Macon, Qa, When you need anything in paints, oils, gloss, etc., see Han na Drug Cos.