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THE PROGRESS VAN WILHITE, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER. Subscription $i oo Per Yr. Advertising Kates Furnished On Application. Published every ttoirsday. Entered as second-class matter, Novem ber 8,1907, at the postoffice at Jackson, CJa. under act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Local Overflow From sth Page Revs. VanDeventer and S. P. Wiggins returned Wednesday from the Bible conference which convened in Atlanta. Mrs. Maggie Maddux returned Tuesday morning to her home in Flovilla, after a few days stay with Mrs. S. A. Biles. Mrs. W. H. Barnes went to Atlanta Tuesday to see Mrs. T. A. Saunders who is quite ill at Dr. Noble’s sanatarium. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Clark and Miss Susie, of Fincherville, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Reeves last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Adams, Mrs. Emmie Adams and little Davis, were guests Sunday of Mr. J. S. Carter’s family. Dr. W. E. Butner of Powder Spring, came Tuesday to visit relatives in Jackson. He return ed Wednesday afternoon. ' After a two month’s visit to her daughter, Mrs. Coppage, Mrs. S. E. Boring returned Fri day to her home in Valdosta. Mrs. Z. T. Williamson will ar rive from Troupe, Texas, at an early date and will make a long visit to Mrs. B. F. Watkins. Messrs. Claude Gilmore and Oxford Kitchins of Monticello were in town Sunday and enter tained by Mr. J. W. Childs. Mrs. I. H. Maddox and Mrs. Quinland Taylor carried little Sa rah Taylor to Atlanta Wednesday for treatment under Dr. Calhoun. Mr. John Barkley returned Saturday night from Atlanta, where he has been on a visit to his sister, Mrs. Theodore Mc- Cord. All persons are hereby warned not to hire or employ Eugene Gaston, as he is under contract with me until July Ist. 4-2-x J. T. McClure. Mrs. Bob Etheridge has been quite sick for several days. At this writing she is somewhat im proved but still confined to her room. Mr. J. Mote Watts of Flovilla, left this week for Hot Springs, N. C., where he will become con nected with the hotel at that resort. Paul Crawley will bring you the Atlanta Georgian six days in the week for ten cents. Give him your subscription. 7-tf Mr. James F. McCart took seriously ill with throat trouble last Monday, but under the treat ment of Dr. J. E. Woods is able to be out. Mrs. Vines Collier left Monday for Cedar Rock where she will stay with her parents until April the first, then she will go to Hawkinsville. Miss Stella Swanson, the pop ualr trimmer for the Carmichael- Etheridge-Smith Cos. came Wed nesday evening and is at the Buchanan House.- Charlie Kimbell and S. B. Ki nard went to Tawaliga Saturday night on a fishing trip. They re port great success, having caught twenty-five pounds. Mr. and Mrs. Asa Smith, Helen and Miss Tallie Jolly, will leave Monday for a pleasure trip to New York, Washington, Provi dence Baltimore and other points. Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Maddox spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Maddox at Peeksville. Mrs. Harvey Maddox came home with them and stayed a few days. Rev. Frank Dodson, of College Park, will preach at Pepperton Suturday and Sunday. He will reach Jackson Friday and will be entertained by Mr. David Car michael. Mr. Emmette McCord is ex pected to leave any day for South Georgia where he has accepted a position. His friends are glad to know his health is greatly im proved. Dr. H. W. Copeland is now as sistant surgeon of the Second Georgia regiment with rank as first lieutenant, having received the appointment recently from the state adjutant-general. Alexius Commandery, No. 22 Knights Templars, will be inspec ted by R. E. Grand Commander John R. Dickey, on the night of March 20, at which time a large concourse of Sir Knights will be present as this is the annual in spection. Mr. R. N. Etheridge returned Sunday from New York where he purchased the spring and sum mer supply of dry goods for Car michael, Etheridge, Smith Cos. Mr. Etheridge states enthusiasti cally that he purchased the “real article” in every respect and at such prices-as will cause no little surprise when people begin to buy. Mr. W. P. Powers has returned from Northern and Eastern mar kets where he has been on a hunt for the newest and nobbiest in everything pertaining to spring and summer dry goods for the Jackson Mercantile Cos. Those who know* the reputation of this firm will not be surprised at the rare qualities and prices which they will soon offer to their many customers. NOTICE. All debtors to the firm of W. F. Adams & Cos., are requested to call and settle. The estate of W. F. Adams is being wound up and it is necessary that all our debts be paid at once. W. F. Adams & Cos. MISSES ELDER ENTERTAINED ON SATURDAY EVENING “The Calumet,” the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Elder, at Indian Spring, was the scene of an enjoyable party on Saturday evening, at which Misses Effiie and Beatrice entertained a num ber of their friends in a delight ful way. Spring blossoms were used in decorating the home, and partic ularly attractive was the parlor which presented an artistic ap pearance, vases of carnations, narcissus and parma violets. The table was covered with a handsome lace piece, in the cen ter was a large cut glass vase of white carnations, and at the cor ners were bowls of violets, In the hall where nectar was served by Miss Effie, the decor ations were green and white, palms and ferns, filled in the background and gave a lovely effect. The sitting room was bright in pink carnations ferns and large bowls of yellow daffo dills. A flowery romance contest was entered into with a great deal of spirit. Miss Bessie White won the prize, by a “bleeding heart, ” which was a book. Then the guests drew from a silver tray their fortune, which was written upon tiny paper hearts tied with white and red ribbons. The reading aloud of these created much merriment. Other games were played, but a novel feature of of the evening was the mock marriage of a vis iting young lady and young man. A salad and ice course was served at late hour. The evening’s pleasure was characterized by the gracious hospitality and ease for which this family are noted for. Those invited were Misses Car oline, Ossie Arnold, Louise Smith, Lillie Cornell, Lucile Elder, Mary Cleveland, Joe Varner, Eloise Pound, Bessie White; Mes srs Harmon, of Augusta, J. D. Renfroe and Dr. E. B. Elder, of Macon, Van Wilhite, Ben Cleve land and Joe Wall, of Jackson, Paul Collier, Dr. and Mrs. A. F. White, of Flovilla. HRS. MTIAHON ENTERTAINS SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS Mrs. A. F. McMahon enter tained the members of her Sun day school class Thursday even ing from eight to eleven o’clock. A quantity of johnquills, violets and hyacinth were used in the decorations of the dainty parlor and hall. The following boys and girls enjoyed Mrs. McMahon’s hospi tality: Grace Ham, Eva Key Bailey, Mary Land, Annie Hammond, Lillie Childs, and Eloise Merideth; Homer Colwell, Willie Pitts New ton, Zelma Childs, Maurice Wright, Robert King, Linton Hopkins and Paul Andrews. Red and White formed the pretty color scheme of the re freshments which consisted of gelatine, whipped cream and cake. METHODIST REVIVAL WILL START SOON Sunday week, March 22, a re vival will start at the Methodist church. It will be conducted by Rev. S. P. Wiggins and Rev. Frazier, of Gainesville. Tne full program for the pro tracted meeting has not yet been arranged, but two services a day will probably be held. WORE GOOD NEWS FOR PIANO BUYERS 1 OF ATLANTA AND VIGINII The Wester Music Cos. Place on Sale Monday J Great Sacrifice in Price 36 Pianos That Have Been Damaged in Transit. CASES ALONE ARE DAMAGED PIANOS MUSICALLY PERFECT This, Together With the Remaining Sample Pianos, Odi Styles and Makes, Etc., That We Are Closing Out Makes the Greatest Piano Bargain Event of the Year. Store Open Evenings. EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT FOR ALL. On Monday, March 16th, we place on sale 36 pianos, two car loads, of high grade pianos that have come to us in a damaged condition by reason of rough handling by the railroads. We at first refused to accept the pianos, but after some cor respondence- with the railroad company and interviews, it was agreed that if we would accept the instruments and close them out the difference would be ad justed, that our loss made good. Slightly Damaged Pianos. Only in the case and on many you cannot see the damaged places. The tone and action are perfect and every piano is thor oughly guaranteed. We quote a few sample prices here: Two $275 Mahogany Pianos, new $lO7. One S3OO Mahogany Piano, new $136. One S3OO Oak Piano, new $143. Four $325 Mahogany Pianos, new • $167. One $325 Oak Piano, new $173. Two $350 Mahogany Pianos, new $193. Three $375 Mahogany Pianos, new S2OB. One $375 Walnut Piano, new $212. Five S4OO Walnut Pianos, new $236. Four S4OO Mahogany Pianos, new $243. Other Special Bargains. A beautiful new SSOO mahog any upright, high grade, latest case design, top is slightly marred but can be covered by scarf; one of the handsomest and best pianos ever brought to this city. Will close out at $324. Many other bargains here in fine pianos, slightly damaged, but have been repaired—s4so, SSOO and $550 pianos, mahogany, oak and walnut cases, for $287, $293 and $3lB. DO NOT OVER-LOOK | TH E GASOLINE ENGINE ~ You make a mistake if you think you can run your | = * arm economically or profitably without a gasoline engine. Do not overlook the possibilities of a gasoline engine for j= farm use.* A gasoline engine will furnish power to do the = hundred and one little jobs about your farm which make farm work drudgery if hand, wind or horse power is used. == The gasoline engine is so reliable, so simple, so safe, and so economical to operate that you can not afford to over ly look l4 * aU the gasoline engines on the market, the 1 1 LH ‘ C ‘ en gine stands first because it is designed by m*n H who understand the requirements of a practical and cheap =E EE i jfcy. E I- H. C. engines are made in sizes = f from 1 to 25 horse power in vertical or f iEE 1 horizontal stationary and portable types. We have one that will fit your needs. Call I ° n . us we will gladly explain. II JB For sale by CARTER & WATKINS . Sample Pianos to Close Out. We have a few only of a lot of I very fine sample pianos left I They wet-e shipped to us by ] prominent factories, and we are 1 closing them out at : a small per cent of their worth. Here they are: One $250 Mahogany sample un right, sll7. Two $275 Mahogany sample up rights, $l4B. One $450 Mahogany sample up right, S2BB. One S3OO English Oa*k sample up right, $lB3. Two $350 Mahogany sample up rights, $236. Two S4OO Mahogany sample up rights, $257. Used Pianos—Great Bargains. Used pianos, every one of them in good condition, a limited num ber left at SB3, $95, sllO, slls, $127, $136 and $145. We will buy back any one of them with in two years at the price you pay towards anew piano. Square Pianos. Good for beginners and in fine playing condition. A few left at 18, 20, 22, 25 dollars, etc. Terms, $5 cash and $3 monthly. Organs. At SB, $lO, sl2, sls, $lB, etc., for good used organs, up to S4B Jor new ones. Come in and get one for the children. You can pay $5 cash, the balance at $2, 3, 4 and 5 monthly. Visitf[the sale and learn the great opportunities it offers. * To out-of-town people we will send lists of the great bargains, and will ship pianos or organs any where on the easy payment plan. Store open until 10 o’clock every night. THE WESTER MUSIC CO., 64 Peachtree st., Atlanta, Ga.