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THEPROGRESS VAN WILHITE, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER. Subscription $i oo Per Yr. Advertising Kates Furnished On Application. Published every Thursday. Entered as second-class matter, Novem ber 8,1907, at the postofficeat .Jackson, Ga. under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Local Overflow From sth Page Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Robison entertained at dinner recently in a hospitable manner. Those in vited were: Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gibson. • Mrs. Bob Etheridge has re turned from Macon where she has been with her sister, Miss Leila Hodges, who has had an operation for appendicitis per formed. Jackson regrets very much in losing Mr. and Mrs. Vines Col lier. They will move to Bruns wick. Mr. Collier leaves Monday, but his wife will not go until the first of April. James, the son of Capt. and Mrs. E. J. Williams, came down Tuesday evening from Dahlonega to visit his grandmother, Mrs. E. E. Pound, while Mrs. Williams is under treatment at Robison’s Sanitorium in Atlanta. The many friends of Miss Leila Hodges who has been ill at the Macon hospital for the past three weeks will be glad to learn that she has sufficiently recovered to be brought to Jackson, and is now with Mrs. R. N. Etheridge. Col. W. A. Harris with a United States officer, will inspect the Jackson Rifles on Monday, March 23rd. The company is in fine condition, and expect to make the usual creditable show ing, that they have made hereto fore, if not better. There will be a public debate at the school auditorium on Fri day evening, March 13th, be tween the boys and girls debat ing societies, “Resolved, That the University of Georgia should be open to girls.” Affirmative, boys; negative, girls. Miss Viola Slaughter enter tained Friday afternoon in honor of her music class. A number of interesting musical games were played. Miss Pearl Harden won the first prize in a contest of musical games. Delightful refreshments were served.—At lanta Journal. Hon. J. Walter Wise of Fay etteville, one of the three candi dates for the solicitor general of the Flint circuit, was in the city .yesterday and made an address at the court house at 11 o’clock. He made an excellent speech and was given close attention by his hearers.—Griffin News. In Society’s Realm... THE 18TH tHRTHDAY OF CAPT. F. L. WALTHALL A merry party was entertained at dinner at the hospitable home of Capt. and Mrs. F. L. Walthall last Saturday in celebration of his eighteenth milestone. Cap tain Walthall is the oldest man in the county to have seen only eighteen birthdays; at one time during his life it was eight years between his birthdays. At twelve-thirty o’clock the guests were invited into the din ing room where a most elegant dinner was served by Mrs. Wal thall, who was assisted by Mrs.. W. J. Gibson. Souvenirs for the occasion were dainty bouquets of violets. Those entertained were Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gibson, Mrs. J. H. Pope and children, Emmet Wal thall of Atlanta, W. A. Watkins, and Miss Eloise Pound. SPEND-THE-DAY PARTY Miss Ada Sams was hostess at an enjoyable spend-the-day party on Sunday last. Ferns, palms and narcissus were used in the two parlors, making the rooms attractive with their brightness and fragrance. While in the dining room the color of purple and yellow were carried out. In the center of the table was a huge cut glass bowl of violets placed upon an embioidered piece. Vases of jonquils and hyacinths adorned the sideboard and mantel. The places were marked by bouquets of violets for the ladies, and hearts tied with tiny bows for the gentlemen, which carried out the leap year'idea. An elab orate five course menu was served. Those who were invited were, Misses Juliett Fitzpatrick of Fitzpatrick Ga., Agnes and Esther Lyons, Irene, Daisy and Blanche Webb, of Atlanta, Mes srs Lyman Davis, Harry Humph ries, Charlie Bradley, J. Wood ward, Wallace Cowan, Claude D. Neily of Atlanta, and Dillard Sams. A SURPRISE PARTY. One of the most enjoyable oc casions of the past week was the surprise party to Miss Elizabeth Sams on Friday evening, given by the members of the younger set. Games and music were en joyed* after which fruits were served. Those present were, Misses Lillie Childs, Lillie McClure, Eloise Meredith, Eva Key Bailey, Fannie Myrtice Biles, Fannie Barnes, Annie Gilmore and Annie Hammond. Messrs Joel Mallett, Charlie Land,.Marlin Ball, Smith Settle, Linton Hopkins, Zelma Childs, Maurice Wright, Sam Johnson, A. J. Biles and Robert King. HISS EDWARDS ENTERTAINS HER SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Miss Maude Edwards enter tained the little boys and girls of her Sunday school class recently at the home of Mrs. F. M. Allen on College-st Out-of-door games were highly enjoyed, and at 4:30 o’clock fruits were served. The children went home delighted with the afternoon’s fun. MRS. A. F.ITMAHON EN TERTAINS AT TEA. The tea given by Mrs. McMa- hon on Thursday evening at her home on east Third-st was an occasion of most informal but charming hospitality. The table was pretty in its tasteful arrangements. The cen ter-piece was a growing pink hyacinth resting on an elaborate lace piece. Mrs. McMahon entertains with tact and ease. Her guests vrere Revs. Van Deventer, James Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Car michael. flniiotmttmeffls For State Treasurer. To the People of Georgia:— I am a candidate for treasurer of this state subject to the action of the democratic party at its next primary. In making this an nouncement I confidently refer to my long service in this depart ment of the state government, covering a period of more than 20 years, looking after the finan cial interests of this state and the interests of the depositors in the various banks to the entire satisfaction of the people as suf ficient guarantee that the duties pertaining to this important trust will be well and faithfully performed if again placed in my charge. I honestly solicit the support of the voters of Butts county. William J. Speer. For County Surveyor. I hereby announce myself for re-election to the office of County Surveyor in the coming primary. Appreciating past favors and soliciting your support, I am, Yours to serve, J. M. Collins. For County Commissioner. In compliance with a demand made upon me by the voters of the county, I hereby announce myself as a candidate for County Commissioner of Butts county, subject to the action of the demo cratic executive committee. J. 0. Gaston. For County Commissioner. We are authorized to announce the name of Wm. L. Wilder as a candidate for county commission er, subject to the rules governing the Democratic primary. For County Commissioner. In compliance with a demand made upon me by the voters of the county I hereby announce myself as a candidate for County Commissioner of Butts county, subject to the action of the demo cratic executive committee. H. G. Asbury. * 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 aftd 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 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 arid 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 MgMichael. 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, anil 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: I annouce as a candidate to represent the 26th Senatorial district in the next General Assembly, subject to the ruiings of the Democratic executive committee. Asking your support, appreciating former honors, 1 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 he 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 sherill 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 Genera! of the Flint Circuit, subject to the pii 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 my 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 the Flint Circuit, subeect to the primary to be 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. 1,1905. For Solicitor General. I am a candidate for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit, and tvill 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. j 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 dut'es 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. lain 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 your sup port and if elected, will guarantee satis faction. Respectfully, Thos. 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, Very truly, P. B. M. Wells. For 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 1907-1608, and feeling that I can fill the place, and being unable tq 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 county for their past kindness in electing me, and 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 mau 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.