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THEPROGRESS VAN WILHITE, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER. Subscription $1 Go Per Yr. Advertising Kates Furnished On Application. PiiMlsM €very Cbursday. Entered as second-class matter, Novem ber 8, 1907, at the postoffiee at Jackson, Ga. under act of Congress of March it, 1879. ABOUT THE PROGRESS Judge T. S. Hammond was in to see the Progress and pay his subscription recently, and as he left he extended the glad hand, saying: “I just want to say in my plain homespun fireside way that you are printing a good paper.” A good paper! That sounds good to us, for it is pleasant to know that one’s efforts are appreciated, and the Progress is thankful to Judge Hammond for his compliment. * * + Our subscribers and non-sub scriber friends will please re member that the Progress ap preciates every little kind word said about us, even though we never hear of it. The little cas ual, accidental words of praise have a larger influence than you would at first suppose, and the Progress urges it friends to pass on the kind words to their neigh bors. The Progress wants a good correspondent from every place Butts county where something can be found to write about. We are anxious for each part of the county to be represented in the Progress and urge those who de sire to venture into the journal alistic to try their hand at once. To our regular correspondents we will furnish paper and envelopes and also send the Progress free as long as they remain with us. Now try your hand for one week and see how you come out! In writing remember that the Progress is a NEWS paper, and that it wants, first of all, NEWS. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS. The postmaster general has is sued an order effective January 1, 1908, which requires publish ers of weekly papers to drop from their subscription lists the names of all subscribers whose subscriptions are twelve 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. THE PEOPLE’S FORUM. The Progress would have the people remember that its col umns are wide open to them for discussion of public questions, and we would not have them to forget that we are always wil ling and anxious to give free publications to such articles. There are many questions concerning Butts county and the city of Jackson—which the people should be studying— for "fhese questions demand solution and it is to the people’s inter est that they be solved as soon as possible. Right here and incidentally, The Progress would be glad to hear from some of our citizens on the subject of Butts county’s issuing bonds for the building of a good and permanent system of roads either for or against. While the columns of The Progress are open to the people for general discussion, they are closed to useless personal thrust and general mud slinging which always does more harm than good. HAM--OUSLEY. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ousley announce informally the wedding of their daughter, Sara Jean, to Rev. J. W. Ham, Pastor Tabernacle Baptist Church New Bern, N. C. The wedding will occur in June following Miss Ousley’s post graduate course at Elizabeth College, Charlotte, N. C. Miss Ousley until recently was In structor in Voice at Leesville College, following this she has been teaching at her home, Ousleydale.” She will leave for Charlotte about January first. Chesterfield (S. C.) Advertiser. THORNTON-CURRY. A wedding of interest was that of Miss Eula Thornton and Mr. R. T. Curry of Mansfield Geor gia, which took place at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Thornton, on Wednes day afternoon at one thirty o’clock. The decorations were simple but pretty, being ferns and palms. The bride’s only attendant was her sister, Miss Willie Thornton, maid of honor. Mr. Hugh Frank lin of Mansfield, was the groom’s lest man. The bridal party en tered the parlor to the strains of Mendelssohn’s wedding march, played by Miss Ethel Thornton, a sister of the bride, and stood just inside tne parlor door where Rev. S. P. Wiggins performed the ceremony. The bride, who is a beautiful young lady of exquisite coloring, was never fairer than on her wedding day. She was attired in a handsome going-away gown of blue chiffon cloth, with gloves and hat in harmony, carrying a boquet of white bride’s roses with streams of tulle. The maid of honor wore cream lace over white taffeta and carried pink roses. They left immediately for their home in Mansfield, where a re ception awaited them at the home of Mrs. Harwell. MISS NUTT ENTERTAINS IN HONOR OF HISS WESTCOTT Miss Leonora Nutt entertained delightfully at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Emma Mallet, on Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 5, in honor of her charming guest, Miss Rennette Westcott, of Ma con. The rooms were pretty and fragrant with ferns and bloom ing pot plants. The honoree of the occasion, who is an attractive brunette, was gowned in an elegant cream crepe de chine, fashioned prin cess. with trimming of black vel vet bands and lace medallions. The hostess received her guests wearing aCopenhagan blue voile, trimmed in white lace. Receiv ing with her was Mrs. Mote Watts, was gowned in a skirt of brown panama and lace waist over silk. Mrs. Copeland was lovely in a castor silk voile over taffeta, with lace combined with a touch of baby blue. Miss Pauline Mallet served hot chocolate and wafers to the guests as they arrived. Progressive trail of seven ta bles was played. Miss Dollie McKibben won the prize, a pair of embroidery scis sors, which was presented to Miss Westcott, the guest of honor. Miss Nutt’s entertainments are always pleasant and Wednesday’s party was especially notable for its charm. Those invited to meet Miss Westcott were: Misses Florrie, Nannie Mae, Lula, Mattie Sue and Emma Jane Ham, Eloise Pound, Tallie Jolly, Dollie Mc- Kibben, Bertha Carmichael, Lu cy Goodman, Pauline Mallet, Minnie Browning, Minnie Bailey, Nina Harris, Mary and Rosa Newton, Annie Crawford, Ernest ine Dempsey, Lois Rogers, Clara Nolen, Lucile Elder, Willie Coop er, Willie Lester, Nettie Rae Pittman, Alice Mae Haynes, Ada Sams, Bessie Thaxton, Myra Miller; Mesdames Copeland, Blu ma Carmichael, Warthen and Watts. A FLOWER PARTY. The flower party given Friday evening by Bert Carmichael was a happy event, assembling about thirty-six of the younger set. The rooms on the first floor were thrown and were extremely fresh and lovely in the decorations of violets, narcissus, hyacinths, ferns and sacred lil lies. Little Nadine Leach and Rosa Lee Carmichael, who were pret tily dressed in white with pink ribbons, stood at the head of the stairs, showing the way to the cloak room. Miss Bertha and Homer Car michael, assisted by Miss Rosa and Park Newton, entertained the guests delightfully playing games, after which a flower con test was given. Miss Elizabeth Sams won the first prize—a box of candy, and Ellison McGuffy, the consolation prize—a huge stick of peppermint candy. An invitation to this hospitable home means a jolly good time assured. At a late hour char lotte russe and cake in the color motif of pink and white was served. Mr. and Mrs. Dave McMichael spent Sunday with the former’s father, Mr. McCune McMichael, who has been quite ill. He is now some better. Mrs. Brown of Charlotte, N. C. who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. A. H. Weems on Indian Spring street, has returned to her home. jjnnoifficgfflgßts 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 pii marv as may be ordered by the democratic executive committed. if elected, I propose to Vie Solicitor, and do my full duty, as I see it, to the best of my ability. Hoping l may have your support, and with assurances of esteem. I am, Yours truly, J. W. WISE. — 7 for solicitor general. To the Voters of the Flint Circuit: I am a candidate for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit, subeect to the primary to be ordered by the State Democratic Ex ecutive Committe. 1 will appreciate all support gwen me, and. if elected will 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 be grateful for your vote and support- J. M. Strickland, Griffin, Ga. For Tax Collector. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Collector of Butts county, subject to the primary to be or dered "by the executive committee. I will greatly appreciate the support of he people and, if elected, will perform the duties of the office to the 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 the primary to be ordered by the county democratic execu tive committee. I will appreciate all support given me. if nominated and, elected, will discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability. Joseph P. Maddox, Jackson, Ga., Jan. 0, 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., It. F. D. No. 7. For Coroner. In announcing my name for coroner, iii tlie coining primary election, I wish to thank the people of Butts county for their past kindness in electing me, and to assure them tiiat i will not only remain in Butts county, but I will fill the office to the best of uiy ability, if Kindly given the support ol 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 me in 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 voters 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. lam a candidate for the office of treas urer of Butts county, subject to the primary to be ordered by the couuty 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 lam a candidate for sheriff of Butts connty, with J. O. Maddox, of Worthville, as deputy, subject to the primary to be 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. Crawford, 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. H. Ham. To the voters of Butts. This is to announce my candidacy fortlu* office of ordinary of Butts county, subject to the primary to be ordered by the county democratic executive committee. If elected, I shall perform the duties of the office to the best of my ability and will greatly appreciate the support of the peo ple. Very truly, A. T. Wood ,-a.ud. __ For Clerk Superior Court. With peace and good will toward all men, I will be a candidate for Clerk <>f Superior Court, subject to the result of the coming white primary election. I hope my ad ministration of this office for the past three years will meet your approval and merit yoursupport. 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 prima r - election. Very truly/ B; Bailey. For State Senator. To the white people of Butts county: lam a candidate for the state senate, subject to the rules of the primary to In 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 cpiestions. Your vote and support is earnestly solic ited and will he 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. McMjchael. For Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff. I will he a candidate for reelection to the office of sheriff in the coming white primary election, with W. F. Stroud as my deputy. I hope we have made such service in the past three years as to meet your approval and merit your support in the primary. If reelected, I shall endeavor to give a better service than in the past. I appre ciate very gratefully the manifestation of confidence of the people of the county, and if elected for the future, assure you that you will have no. cause to regret the confidence reposed. Very truly, W. W. Wilson, and W. F. Stroud. For Treasurer. I announce myself as a candidate for the office of county treasurer in the coming election, subject to the Democratic primary. After sixty years service as citizen of our county/ I earnestly ask your support, promising faithful service in that capacity if elected, and no unkind feeling toward anyone if you should choose another man Respectfully, J. T. Goodman. 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.