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THEPROGRESS TAN WILHITE, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER. Subscription $i oo Per Yr. Advertising Kates Furnished On Application. Pttlislwl ewry Cbursday. 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. , 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.