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Entered as second-class matter, Novem
ber 8, 1907, at the postoffice at Jackson, C,a.
under act of Congress of March 3, 1879.
MRS. S. P. WIGGINS ENTER
TAINS THE TENNIS CLUB
Mrs. S. P. Wiggins entertained
"The Tennis Club" at a George
Washington dinner last Saturday,
celebrating the birthday of her
husband, Rev. S. P. Wiggins,
who is a member of the club.
The dinner table had as its floral
centerpiece a large cut glass vase
of jonquils •on an exquisite de
sign of embroidery. The place
cards were miniature tennis
racquets made of linen paper
with pen and ink sketch, and up
on each a conundrum was writ
ten which created much merri
ment. Covers were laid for
eight and at one o'clock the
guests were invited into the din
ing room where a four-course
dinner was beautifully served.
At the close of the feast small
cake hatchets were given as
souvenirs, carrying out the
Washington idea. The social side
of the dinner was delightful.
Mrs. Wiggins fully sustained her
reputation as an entertainer on
this occasion. Those invited
were: Rev. Van Deventer, Mes
srs. Lee Smith, R. L. Smith, W.
H. Butler, T. J. Dempsey, R. P.
Sasnett and Rev. S. P. Wiggins.
PERSONS ALEXANDER
A beautiful event was the wed
ding of Mrs. Fleeta Alexander
and Mr. John Dozier Persons,
which took place at the home of
the bride’s parents, Dr. and Mrs.
A. F. White, in the presence of a
large number of the friends of
both young yeople.
An aisle of white ribbon was
formed by little Misses Virginia
White, Fannie Persons, Mary Lou
Ferret, Inez Smith, from the
staircase to the drawing room
to which the bride’s little daugh
ter proceded her and her maid of
honor, Miss Bessie White, scat
tering rose petals where they
were met by the groom and his
best man, Mr. Howard Persons.
Mendolssohn's wedding march
was rendered by Mrs. W. S.
White of Fort Valley. During
the ceremony she softly sang
“My Guiding Star.” The bride
was lovely in her wedding gown
of marquesette over chiffon broad
cloth and white taffeta with man
darian sleeves. In her hair she
wore a circle of orange blossoms.
The maid of honor wore a beau
tiful lingerie frock over white
satin.
After the ceremony which was
performed by Rev. Mathew
Harris, ices were served by Mis
ses Effie and Lucile Elder, Pearl
Gardener and Alice Smith,
wearing dainty white dresses and
pink sashes.
In the hall Misses Beatrice El
OUR SCHOOLS.
While this paper has always been a warm friend to the schools
of oua town and county it intends to take a deeper interest in them
during the ensuing year. We believe it is the duty of every cit
izen to take a live interest in our schools. During the years that
are past scores of diplomas have been handed out as class after
class of our young people have stepped out of school life into
life’s school. Would that we could, in this issue of our paper
place before its readers the familiar face of each and every one,
but such is among the impossibilities, for Grim Death, on his
white horse, has thinned the ranks and as Death loves a
shining mark, ” many of the most promising fell before reaching
the noon-day of life, but we can assist in keeping green their
memories.
Our school home! What words fall upon the ear with so
much music in their cadence as those which recall the scenes
of school days now numbered with the memories of the past?
Intervening years have not dimmed the vivid colorings with
which memory has adorned those joyous days. While we all
gradute in much the same manner how different has the wheel
of fortune turned. Some with plaintive tongues have had to
walk in lowly vales of life’s weary way, others in loftier hymns,
have sung of nothing but joy, as they have trodden the moun
tain top, but no matter how near the summit or base of the
mountain of fame you meet with a graduate from our schools,
you meet with one who is a better man or woman than he would
have been without our schools and colleges.
“As the twig is bent so is the tree inclined,” and habits
were formed under the moulding power of a moral atmosphere
which permeate our schools and which stays by one through
life. Our school is indeed the golden link that binds youth to
age, and he is still but a child, however time may have furrowed
his cheek or silvered his brow who can yet recall, with a soften
ed heart, the happy school days of long ago.
der and Louise Smith served
punch.
The bride’s going-away gown
was of castor broadcloth with hat
and gloves to match.
Mr. Persons and his bride left
on the evening train for Florida,
where they will spend several
weeks before going to their
handsome new home in Monti
cello. —Macon Telegraph.
MRS. BEN WATKINS
ENTERTAINS AT DINNER
Mrs. Ben Watkins was hostess
at an elegant dining last Sunday
in honor of her guest, Miss Mat
tie Brewer of Griffin.
Covers were laid for fourteen,
and a most tempting course was
served.
Those invited were, Misses
Mattie Brewer, Florence and
Felicia Morrison, Florence Wat
kins, Messrs Willis Morrison,
W. Farley of Atlanta, Reid of
McDonough, Morrison Settles and
Wade Watkins. Mr. and Mrs. P.
R. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. J. B.
Settles.
INDIAN SPRIN6
Miss Carrie Collier will enter
tain a party of friends in a most
delightful manner Friday even
ing in honor of Miss Louise Smith.
Rev. A. F. McMahon filled his
usual appointment here last Sun
day a. m.
Mesers George Collier of Ma
con, and B. A. Collier of Jackson
spent last Sunday here.
Mrs. M. L. Corbett and little
ones of Macon, will arrive here
the last of the week and will be
guests of Mrs. G. P. Cornell for a
few days.
Mrs. Ed Hoard is in Macon on
a visit to her sister.
Mrs. A. C. Millen of Flovilla,
entertained at a very pretty
afternoon reception Thursday
afternoon in honor of her daugh
ter, Mrs. A. W. Graves of Tifton.
Mr. and Mrs. J D. Persons of
Monticello, spent Monday last
with Dr. and Mrs A F White.
Miss Lillian Cornell is expected
home next week from Binning
ham, to the delight of her many
friends here.
Mrs. Love Brooks and children
are visiting her mother in Macon.
“THE GREATNESS OF JESUS”
AT BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY
4
Dr. Robt. VanDeventer, pastor
will preach Sunday
-11 a. m., subject, “The great
ness of Jesus.” This sermon is
the first of a series of sermons on
“Jesus in Prophecy.”
7:15 p. m., “Sudden Destruct
ion,” or “Vesuvius.”
2. p. m. Sunbeams.
9:3o.—Bible School.
Lumber, lumber, lumber! you
bet, and plenty of it. Cut price
on flooring and ceiling only $lO
per thousand. Jackson Lumber
Cos.
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Announcements
Fee for each announcement
$5.00 in advance. ,
For Clerk Superior Court.
To the voters of Butts County:
With malice toward none and
charity for all, I make this my
announcement as a candidate for
the office for the Clerkship of
Butts Superior court at the pri
mary to be held subject to the
action of the Democratic Execu
tive Committee of Butts county.
In making this announcement,
I wish to say to the voters of
Butts that I appreciate their
“loyal” support in the past, and
during my stay in the Clerk’s
office, did my best to show my
appreciation by doing my every
duty to the best of my ability,
and should they see proper to
elect me again I will strive to
serve them in a manner that will
satisfy both my people and the
law.
This announcement will be
sufficient, I hope, as the voters
of this county know me and my
fitness for the office I ask at their
hands, hence, I shall not under
take to canvass the county, but
wish to set a precept that I know
many good people will endorse,
and one that the county has long
felt the need of, viz., that a
man’s announcement should be
enough for him to do. Let the 1
people do the rest. Away with
canvassing, bothering, nagging,
offering coin, pulling and trying
to persuade men from their hon
est dictates. .
Let every man vote his honest
convictions, and every man take
his hat off to whatever is his
fate.
Again thanking my people for
their past support and asking
them to again give me their aid,
I remain most respectfully,
Yours to Serve,
A. H. S. Davis.
For Tax Receiver.
To the voters of Butts County:
I hereby offer myself as a can
didate for the office of Tax Re
ceiver of Butts county, subject
to the primary to be ordered by
the County Executive Committee.
I earnestly ask your support,
promising faithful and satisfac
tory service, if elected..
Yours to serve,
0. A. Knowles.
For County Commissioner.
We are authorized to announce
the name of N H Greer as a can
didate for County Commissioner
subject to the rules governing
the democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce
the name of W M Andrews as a
candidate for County Commis
sioner, subject to the rules gov
erning the democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce
the name of J. W. Fletcher as a
candidate for County Commis
sioner, subject to the rules gov
erning the democratic primary.
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 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,
For Ordinary.
To the voters of Butts.
This is to announce my candidacy for the
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. 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 coming
white primary election. I hope my ad
ministration of this office for the past three
years will meet your approval and merit
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 Voters of Butts County:
1 annouce as a candidate to represent
the 26th Senatorial district in the next
General Assembly, subject to the rulings
of the Democratic executive committee.
Asking your support, appreciating former
honors, I am yours to serve,
S. H. Mays.
For State Senator.
To the white people of Butts county:
I am a candidate for the state senate,
subject to the rules of the primary to be
ordered by the democratic executive com
mute, to represent the 26th senatorial dis
trict in the next general assembly, this
being Butts county’s time to fnrnish 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 Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff.
I will be 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 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 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 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 committee.
If elected, I propose to be Solicitor, and
do my full duty, as I see it, to the best of.
iny ahilitj.
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 the Flint Circuit, suheect to the primary
to he ordered by the State Democratic Ex
ecutive Committe.
I will appreciate all support given 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
lie 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 Counry.
I am a candidate for Tax Collector of
Butts county, subject to the primary to he
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. 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 Tax Collector.
I hereby announce myself as a candidate'
for the office of tax collector of Butts coun
ty, subject to the primary to be ordered by
the county executive committee.
I will appreciate the support of the peo
ple and, if elected, promise my very best
efforts in fulfilling the duties of the office--
in the proper manner. Yours truly,
W. H. Cawthon.-
For Tax Collector.
lam a candidate for tax collector of
Butts county, subject to the democratic
primary election.
J, A. McMichael.
For Treasurer.
lam a candidate for the office of treas
urer of Butts county, subject to the primary
to be ordered by the county 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 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
connty, 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.
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 vour sup
port and if elected, will guarantee satis
faction. Respectfully,
Tiros. E.Redman,
For Tax Receiver.
This is to announce my candidacy for the
office of Tax Receiver of Butts County,
subject to the action of the Democratic ex
ecutive committee. I solicit the votes of
my fellow-citizens and besides appreciating
their support, I promise if elected, to faith
fully perform the duties of the office, C
- Very truly,
P. B. M. WELLS.
For Tax Receiver.
To the voters of Butts county :
Appreciating the honor conferred upou
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 Coroner.
In announcing my name for coroner, in
the coming primary election, I wish to
thank the people of Butts countv for their
past kindness in electing me, ani{ to assure
them that I will not only remain 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.