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BUTTS COUNTY PROGRESS VOLUME 26 A LECTURE Really Worth While In Jackson May i. Will Be Delivered by Prof. R. E. Park, of State University English Depart* ment. Friday night, May 1, Prof. R. E. Park, head of the English de partment of the State University, will deliver a lecture at the school auditorium. Prof. Park is one of the South’s main leaders in matters educa tional and one of the most pop ular and universally admired men ever connected with the University, both on account of the splendid character of the man as well as his many brilliant qualifications. He comes to Jackson under the auspices of the Jackson Public Schools and as a result of the many recent and urgent requests of his friends here. No admission whatever will be charged, and it is to be hoped that the people of Jackson will show their appreciation of such an opportunity by giving him an overflowing house. He deserves a full house be cause he is coming for the sake of his audience and not for his own; because he is not only a man of splendid entertaining ability, but simply because he is a man—every inch of him —a man with a great heart and a pure purpose; because he is not a professional lecturer who grinds out a lot of nonsense for fifty cents each, but because he brings a message really worth something to his fellow men. Prof. Park has little time to .. spend away from his work at the University especially at this season of the year and Jackson should congratulate itself for being so fortunate. What the subject of his lecture will be is not known, but it is alright if Prof. Park delivers it. He comes not to speak to the Jackson people alone, but to as many people who reside in the rural districts as can come. Let us show Prof. Park that we people down here know what is worth while by giving him a splendid audience. MANY CITIZENS ORGANIZE SMITH CLUB IN JACKSON The citizens of Butts county met at the court house Saturday afternoon and re.organized the Butts County Hoke Smith Club. Enthusiastic addresses were made by Drs. C. A. Butner, J. Lee Byron and T. J. Ellis, Messrs W. D. Curry, J. H. Ham, Chas. Redman and others. Although no canvass was made, the club has a fine membership and bids fair to enroll two-thirds of the voters of the county. Dr. J. B. Hopkins made a bus iness trip to Atlanta Thursday. Thursday night he attended a banquet .at the New Kimball given for the alumni of the At lanta Dental College. JACKSON, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1908 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR ELECTION HELD LAST FRIDAY NI6HT At a regular conclave of Alex ius Commandery, No. 22, Knights Templar held last Friday night the following officers were elected for the ensuing year. F. M. Allen, Emminent Com mander; H. L. Daughtry, Gen eralissimo; G. E. Mallett, Cap tain General; D. G. McMichabl, Prelate; A. C. Finley. Treasurer; George Carmichael, Recorder; H. 0. Ball, Senior Warden; W. H, Mallett, Junior Warden; J. B. Hopkins, Standard Bearer; C. M. Bowles, Warden: D. J. Thaxton, Sentinel; J. E. Hanna, 3rd Guard; C. B. Gunn, 2nd Guard; H. F. j Gilmore, Ist Guard. The Commandery though but 1 one year old, shows remarkable proficiency in its work, and has increased in membership 100 per* cent. A great many of the Sir Knights will attend the annual conclave of the Grand Commandery at Val dosta May 13 and 14. WATKINS BECKHAH A pretty wedding this week was that of Miss Florence Wat kins and Mr. John Henry Beck ham of Atlanta, which took place at the home of the bride’s father, Mr. P. R. Watkins, in the presence of the near relatives and a few intimate friends. The house was decorated for the occasion with beautiful spring flowers. The parlor was espec ially effective in its scheme of white and green. Graceful fes toons of southern smilax adorned the walls, and across one corner was an arch of bamboo from which was suspended wedding bells. The bride’s only attendant was her sister, Miss Alice. Mr. T. C. Beckham was the groom’s best man. The bridal party entered the parlor to the strains of Mendels shons wedding march rendered by Miss Alice Mae Hanes. “Hearts and Flowers” was play ed softly during the ceremony which was impressively per formed by Rev. S. P. Wiggins. The bride who is a handsome woman of the blonde type never looked lovlier than in her wed ding gown of champagne chiffon broadcloth, fashioned coat suit with dainty lace waist having touches of copenhagan blue at the throat, with gloves, hat and shoes to match, and carried a shower boquet of white carna tions. The maid of honor wore a white lingerie gown and carried pink carnations. Mr. Beckham is connected in a responsible capacity with A. K. Hawkes Company, and is popu lar in social and business circles. After the ceremony a buffet supper was served. Congratulations and good wish es followed the happy young couple, who left immediately for Concord and Zebulon, where they will be entertained by the groom’s relatives before leaving for Little Rock, Ark. Mrs. Chilton will appear at the school auditorium Friday night instead of Thursday night as at first announced. MR. MAYS WANTS TO CHANGE DATE OF SENATE CONVENTION Hon. S. H. Mays wants to change the date of the senatorial convention from the 9th to the 18th of June, partly in order that it might be on the same day as the congressional convention, both meetings having been called for Indian Springs, and partly that he and others may attend the veterans big reunion at Bir mingham on the 9th, 10th and Uth of June. The change would seem to be a good one, as the delegates to the two conventions will likely be largely the same. Griffin News. BETHEL f Miss Trudie Maddox was the guest of Miss Dilla Smith Sunday. Mr: and Mrs. T. B. Conner visited relatives in Newton coun ty Sunday. Mrs. L. J. McMichael spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. J. D. Burford. Miss Allie McMichael is spend ing the week with her sister Mrs. T. B. Conner. There was an enjoyable singing given by Misses Dovie and Birdie Perdue Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Stodghill spent Sunday with the family of Mr. Collier in Jackson. Mr and Mrs. J. D. Burford spent Sunday afternoon with the family of Mr. W. D. Curry. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Vaughn, of Worthville spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Vaughn. Our R. F. D. carrier won’t have as enjoyable time now as heretofore, as our school closed Monday. Messrs. J. A. King, W. D. Curry, W. C. Stodghill and Ho mer Vaughn have turned out to be fishermen. You can see them going in the direction of the creek very frequently. Mr. J. S. M. Ingram and fam ily, Mrs. M. E. Perdue and daughters, Misses Dovie and Berdie, Miss Anice and Otis Vaughn dined with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Vaughn Sunday. Messrs. Paul Thaxton, Fred Mason, Charlie Lummus, Willie Thaxton, Hugh Mote, Clinton Lummus and Thos. Lawson gave our school teacher a pleasant call a few Sundays ago at the home of T. B. Conner’s. Some of the visitors at church Sunday were Mr. J. S. M. In gram and family, of Jenkinsburg; Messrs. J. W. Kimbell and W. E. Speer, of Jenkinsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Bob McMichael, of Cedar Rock; Mr. Jack Leverette and Miss Mamie Hardy, of Stark. Miss Ophelia Banks entertained the pupils and patrons of her school with an all-day picnic and Easter egg hunt. The Easter egg hunt and swinging was a bright feature with the little ones. Miss Sue Jane Perdue was the lucky searcher, finding the highest number of eggs. C US B 4 U buy your fly screens. Jackson Lumber Cos. BEES MAKE HONEY IN WALL OF RESIDENCE A rather unique place for a bee hive is between a chimney and the wall of a house. A swarm of bees has taken possession of such a place on the residence of Mr. J. F. Carmichael, and are depositing there a pleasant quan tity of honey for the delectation of the owners. WORTHVILLE Funeral Of firs. John Maddox— School Probably Closes Next Friday Miss Ethel Redman and broth er, William, spent Sunday with Miss Virginia Elder. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Benson and daughter, Miss Pearl, spent Monday in Jackson. Mrs. G. W. White and sons, Walter and Robert, spent Monday in Jackson shopping. Mrs. Potts, of Newton, has recently been visiting her son, Mr. W. M. Potts of this place. Misses Lex White and Ella Cawthon are spending this week with their sister, Mrs. Will White. Mrs. Jim Stewart and daugh ter-in-law, Mrs. John Stewart, spent Monday with Mrs. Jack Maddox. Worthville and Fincherville will have to tty their picnic over some time, because it was such a rainy bad day that the children didn’t enjoy Saturday much. I Mr. Rufe Maddox, of Eastman, is visiting friends and relatives at Worthville this week. He came last Friday to be present at the burial of his daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mad dox entertained the young people of Worthville with a Flinch party Tuesday night. The evening was very much enjoyed by those present. Mr. W. W. Wilson spent Sun day at Worthville. He conducted the singing here in the morning and at Fincherville in the after noon. We all enjoyed it and al ways appreciate Mr. Wilson’s help. Worthville school will close Friday unless the trustees decide for it to continue longer. Miss Elder will leave for her home near Macon Saturday night. She will return in July to begin her summer school. How sweet is nature in our glad hours yet how sad when she draws her death veil over our loved ones. Worthville witnessed a sad funeral Saturday morning when Mrs. John Maddox, of Eastman, was buried here. Mrs. Maddox has for several months been in bad health, and was carried to Atlanta two weeks ago for treat ment. She died there last Thurs day night. Mrs. Maddox was a kind and true friend; a faithful and tender wife; a loving and patient mother and a noble Chris tian woman. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones in their troubles. NUMBER 17 LAND Company Buys 19 Acres West of Jackson* Third Street Will Be Extended and Property Will Be Divided Into 40 Lots. Mr. T. H. Dozier, Jr., of Athens, manager of the Ameri can Land Company, was in Jack son Tuesday and purchased 19 acres of land from Mr. J. H. Car michael as part of the Harkness estate. This property, which lies west of the city and north of a pro prosed extension of Third street,, will be divided into about forty residence lots and sold. Mr. James R. Kelly, foreman for the company, has already begun surveying the land and will remain here several weeks directing the grading and other extensive and costly work which will be done in beautifying the property. Mr. Dozier, being a man who has long studied the conditions which make for the growth of a city and therefore the advance in price of its real estate, states that he has encouraging hopes for Jackson’s future growth and especially for west Jackson. Third street will be extended and the lots will lie north of the street. Other streets running north from Third street will also be laid off. Mr. Dozier has reasons for the success of his venture which he does not care to ,give out for pub lication just now but will do so as matters develop. picnic atThomas^erry ON SATURDAY MAY 2 A picnic will take place at Thomas Ferry eight miles east of Jackson, May 2. A feature of the occasion will be wire walking and other daring performances •by Mr. R. C. Thomas. EASTER ECHI HUNT. 'Mrs. A. R. Conner entertained a number of little boys and girls at an Easter egg hunt last Satur day afternoon at her home on Covington street. The children greatly enjoyed the hunt and Marlin Spencer won the prize, a large China Easter egg. Those present were, Ima, George and Walker Kinsman, Crowder, Helen and La Rue Barnes, Marlin Spencer, Sylvia, Kate, Leonard and Gibbs Lyons, Marguerite Kinard, Ruth Stalls worth, Roswell Gresham, La Rue Pope and Ruth Conner. The Daughters of the Confed eracy, Veterans and Jackson Rifles are requested to meet at the armory Saturday morning, April 25, at 9:45 o'clock, where they will form in line and march to the cemetery to decorate the graves of the dead heroes. Then they will march back to the court house where a well arranged program will be rendered. At one o’clock dinner will be served at the armory.