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ggggggg VOLUME 26 \CAR LINE From Jackson to Griffin Being Surveyed - •fcjwners of the Old Road Bed From Jackson to Griffin are the Surveyors Have Most of Right=of= Ways. The engineering corps for the electric line to Griffin passed up Third street Tuesday on their survey to Griffin, j The two captains, L. W. Rob ert of Atlanta and W. F. Smith ||mith of Flovilla are in charge of ■he party, Bfitith. he said: “It was through Khe engineering skill of Captain Bbbert that Mr. Machen was Lnabled to build a railroad from mlacon to Athens, a distance of 100 miles, with a side of meat and a box of crackers. They were also promoters of the A. B.Afc A. and were on that work when Mr. Machen died. Captains Robert and Smith are the owners of the old road bed from Jackson to Griffin, and they say they have about 90 per cent, of the right-of-ways, say they have bought the side ot meat and box of crackers for this road and intend to push it through to a successful comple tion. This road is certain to be built tow or later. Because the failed once is little rea why it should necessarily :ail in each succeeding effort. Public-spirited citizens will lend their cooperation, and all Jackson should get behind the movement and offer every en couragement to the faintest pos sibility of its realization. A spirit like this is the spirit which ‘fdoes things” and will almost in itself cause the construction ot this road. FLOViLLA Miss Lucy Good rum left recent ly for Villa Rica to resume hei duties as teacher of express! on.- Mr. W. A. Dozier left Tuesday for Gainesville where he has been elected one of the faculty of the Riverside Military Acad emy. Mr. Dozier is a graduate of Emory and formerly held a position with the state chemist. He will teach modern languages and science. Prof Tom Atkinson who has been elected superintendent oi our school recently moved his family here from Jackson. We are delighted to have them with |us and extend them a most coi ,dial welcome. Mr. Joel S. Brown has return ed to his home in Macon after spending thfe week-end with friends here. [ After spending several days foere as the guest of Miss Bessie Rloodworth Miss Ada Leverett fnas returned to Forsyth, Miss Rosa Greer is -at home 1 JACEEON, GEORGIA, FRIDAY SEPTEMBER, 13 1908 again after a ten days visit to Griffin. Mrs. Tennie Elder and daugh ter, Miss Lucile, visited Jackson recently. Little Glover Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. 0. D. Smith, has been critically ill for several days. Miss Bessie White’s many friends will regret to know that she has been quite sick. Mrs. Geo. Gilmore of Jackson spent Saturday last with her mother, Mrs. Ogden. The marriage of Miss Willie Hencely and Mr. John Thomp son of Atlanta which took place Thursday morning at the home of the bride is of much interest to a large circle of friends here where both are well known. They left at 6:10 P. M. for At lanta to make their home. Col. W. A. Thompson of Macon, Mrs. Herbert Westbrook of Blount, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lane of Jasper county spent the week end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Thompson. Dr. Wilson Smith of Juliette was in Flovilla Monday summon ed by the critical illness of his little nephew, Glover Smith. Miss Willie Terrell left recent ly for a two week’s visit to Miss Fannie Kate Persrns at Eastman SOUTH BUTTS Miss Ina Ridgeway visited Miss Clifford Ridgeway Sunday. Mr. Joe Lane visited his sister, Mrs. C. F. Carter Saturday. Misses Minnie and Gail Ham mond went to Jackson Monday. Mr. Roy Thaxton spent Sun day night with homefolk. Mrs. Ida Bethel visited Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Carter Sunday. Mr. Bryant Thaxton was on the sick list last week. Miss Nolie was the guest of Miss Lucile Caston Sunday. Miss Susie and Mr. Lonnie Atkinson of North Butts, visited the family of Mr. G. R. Ridge way Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tingle spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Goddard. Rev. T. 11. Vanghn spent Sat urday p. m. with the family of Air. T. B. Thaxton. Misses Annie and Sallie Ham mond enjoyed Saturday with loved ones at home. Miss Clara Ezelle, who has been very ill, is much bettea at this writing. The singing given by Mr. G. It. Ridgeway Sunday night-was highly enjoyed. Mr. Daniel Brooks and mother, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Brooks Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Sutton visited Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Flynt Sunday. Miss Willie Brown returned to her home near Locust Grove Sunday, after a pleasant stay with relatives in this section. Farmer’s Daughter. Call 59 for your fresh meats. Duke & Hendrick. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY FLOVILLA BAPTIST CHURCH : It has pleased God to take from our midst, Mrs. J.- L. Bryant, familiarly known as “Aunt Nug,” who for many years has been a faithful mem ber of this church. Her ,face reflected the light of God’s Kingdom as she moved among us while on earth. Her work was simple and true. Wherever and whenever she heard her Master’s voice calling for service she ever gladly responded. “I will go where you want me to go, dear Lord, I will do what you want me to do.” And because of her constant and untiring service in the inter est of this church, we must needs place upon the records some memorial of that life, though the words will fall far short of measuring our loss, therefore be it resolved: 1. That the passing away of our dearly beloved sister, Mrs. Bryant, is a bereavement to our church, which in the providence of God, His infinite goodness alone can explain, for He it was who gave His servant to us and He it w as who called her home to rest. 2. That the heartfelt sympa thy of this church is extended to the family and friends of onr sister in their great sorrow. It is our prayer that the same Heavenly Father to whom her spirit was ever lifted in supplica tion, will guide and keep them through this hour of trial and loneliness. 3. That the secretary be in structed to spread a copy of these resolutions upon the min utes of this church, and that a copy be forwarded to the family oj the deceased. John F. Preston, Chairman. Mrs. R. L. Allen. j Miss Susie Watts. JACKSON NO. 2 Mr. Carlton Allen went to Hol ton to the State Regimental Shooting last Friday and Satur day. Miss Bessie Thomas of Helena, was the guest of Miss Bessie Kate Thomas last week. Miss Mae Duke is the guest of friends and relatives in McDon ough this week. Miss Nannie Gilmore will leave soon for a visit to friends in Birmingham. Miss Tolbert was the attrac tive guest of Miss Anna Bell Watkins last week. Miss Bessie Thaxton of Jack son, vssited Miss Deedie Mc- Clure recently. Mrs. Henry Thomas and Miss Trudie Thomas, went to Monti cello last Thursday, returning Saturday. Miss Tennella Thurston, an at tractive young lady of Jenkins burg, visited Mrs. Will Jolly last week. Mrs. J. M. Allen, Mrs. W. M. Robinson and sons,' Willie and Harvey, spent the week-end with Mr. G. W. Allen’s family. Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Robinson returned to Augusta Sunday, while the boys went to Atlanta to to enter the Technological School. Mr. J. L. Maddox and daugh ter, Exie, spent last Sunday in Macon guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Collins. They were accompanied home by Mrs. Col lins and baby, who will spend a while with relatives here. The many friends of Miss Allie McMichael will be sorry to know she is not improving fast from her recent attack of typhoid fever. Miss Susie is almost well again. The Company hare about two miles of the |new railroad track laid. Mr. B. H. Kibler, one of the carpenters at the camp, happened to a very painful, though not se rious accident last Friday. While helping to cart or drive one of the large lumber wagons down a steep grade with about 600 feet of green lumber on it, he stmbled and fell under the wagon, it passing over his arms and one leg only bruising him up. He is at his post of duty this week. FOR RENT—Three unfurnish ed rooms for rent to family with out children. Apply to T. M. Coppage. For every new subscription to The Progress, we will give free, a year's subscription to the Southern Agriculturist. This includes renewals. This is your opportunity. MRS. LANIER ENTERTAINS. Mrs. A. P. Hilton was the honor guest at a delightful recep tion given by Mrs. W. R. Lanier at her home on Indian Spring street last Friday afternoon, from 4:30 to 6:00 o’clock. A color scheme of pink and white was noted in the decorations of roses. Miss Tally Jolly received the guests, wearing a champaign voile, In the receiving line were Mrs. Lanier, Mrs. Hilton and Mrs. R. N. Etheridge, They were gowned in white lingerie, maade-princess. Mrs. R. J. Car michael served fruit punch, wear ing a dainty princess of a soft material. Ices and cakes were served at small tables in the sit ting room. About fifty guests were invited to meet Mrs. Hilton. For Leave to Sell. Georgia Butts County: Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has applied to the Ordinary of said County for leave to sell land belonging to the estate of Miss Eliza Bankston for the payment of debts. Said application will be heard at the regular term of the Court of Ordinary for said county to be held on the first Monday in Octo ber 1908. This 7th day of September 1908. B. P. Bailey, Clerk S. C. Adm. of Miss Eliza Bankston,, deceased. TOM WATSON Will Speak at Jackson Thursday; Oct. 1, 10 A.M. Notifies His Elector, R. W. Mays, To Have Things In Readiness For His Coming Dr. R. W. Mays furnishes The Progress the following informa tion concerning Mr. Watson’s address in Jackson, Thursday October 1: • “Mr. Watson has been request ed to speak in Jackson on issues of political importance. He fix ed the date Thursday, October 1 at ten o’clock. “He will speak at the court house, and if the courtroom and gallery won’t hold the peo ple he will speak from tha steps, if weather permits. Don’t forget the day and be here at ten o’clock. R. W. MAYS” Sept. 15, 1908. The world’s best product of whea^— Postell’s Elegant flour at Jim Joyner’s. Fone-ate. NEW TAX LEVY Georgia Butts County: At a regular monthly session of the Board of County Commission ers of said county held on the 7th day of September, 1908, the Commissioners all being present, the following order was passed towit: It is ordered by the court that ten mills be levied on the taxable property atf said county as per tax digest' for the year 1908. And that the Tax Collector of said county collect the same for the following purposes towit: Bridges and public building fund .375 Pauper fund . 125 Public road fund .250 Sheriff and other officers fund .50 Superior Court fund .65 Litigation fund .90 Coroners fund .10 Other lawful charges .35 SIO.OO Making in the aggregate the sum of one dollar or* each one hundred dollars, and ten dollars on each one thousand dollars on the taxable property of said county for the year 1908. J. O. Gaston, Chairman Board. Joseph Jolly, Clerk. RALLY DAY will be observed at the Jackson Baptist Bible School Sunday Sept. 27, 9:30 sharp. “Keep your eye upon the date. RALLY DAY! It is September twenty seventh, RALLY DAY! Every member must be there, For we want no vacant chair RALLY DAY!" F. S. Etheridge, Supt. Other first-class flours, but on this continent none equals Pos ters Elegant. Phone 8. Well worth the difference in price. NUMBER 39