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BUTTS COUNTY PROGRESS. VOLUME 27 JACKSON TOOK ENTIRE SERIES WON THREE GAMES FROM GRIFFIN TheToutedVisitorsDidn’t Have A Chance—Were Outplayed And Outclas sed at Every Stage of The Game. Jackson won the entire series of three games from the much touted Griffin team here Friday and Saturday. The first game was taken in tow to the tune of sto 2 with Finley pitching. He hurled masterfull ball, sriking out nine of the first twelve men that faced him. Nutt did the receiving and played his usual strong game. Dean who was on the firing line for the visitros did good work but was supported in a very bum fashion. Sauls did the backstop work for the, visitors. A good crowd witness ed the contest which rain threat- 1 ened to baeak towards the close. Saturday a double header was the offering. The locals got on and tucked away both of the games to swell their percentage which is becoming fat and bloat ed. To the sweet and swelling strains of 8 to 1 the first contest was laid' away securely wrapped in a lavender package bearing the local stamp. Andy Combs was the gentlemen who turned the trick. Ten runs to ten goose eggs, with the visitors drawing the ala spherlets, was what happen ed when the curtain was rung down in the second bill. It was great for our sturdy athletes but a horrible nightmare for Griffin. W. Combs and Nutt worked for Jackson in this game. BLUMA CARMICHAEL RESIGNS AS MANAGER Mr. J. Bluma Carmichael, who has been connected with the Car michael Buggy Company as man ager for a term of years, has se vered his connection with that concern. At a directors’ meeting held this week the following announce ment of officers is made: President —J. W. Carmichael, Vice president and manager— W. R. Carmichael, Secretary-treasurer—A. Homer Carmichael. The Carmichael Buggy Com pany is one of Jackson’s best known industries and helps to make this known as one of the best of the smaller manufautur ing cities of the state. COMPANY A RETURNED ON SUNDAY FROM CAMP The Jackson Rifles returned on Sunday morning from a w<*ko camp life at St. S.mon s. The members lked like seasoned veterans after a week spent on the hot sands and carried a good tan All the men were in good physical condition. The compa nymade a fine record at camp. Mr. E. D. Tolleson was down faom McDonoug Sunday. SEVERE STORM FRIBAY NIGHT LIGHTNING KILLS NEGRO’S MULE Part of City in Darkness Accouut Damage to The Lighting System—Rain Was General Through out The County. This section was visited by a severe rain and electrical storm last Friday afternoon and night. The rain, which appears to have been general throughout the county, fell in torrents for some time and the ground was covered in water to the depth of several inches. The electrical display was one of the worst seen here in a long while. Several transformers in the city’s lighting system were put out of commission and part of the city was without lights for the night whjle candles and old lamps were dug up and made to do an unaccustomed duty. A mule belonging to Andy Carr, colored was killed. The telephone system was also a sufferer to some extent. This and subsequent rains have interferred considerably with work on the big dam on the Oc mulgee river. CHANGE IN GROCERY STORE ANNOUNCED Mr. W. M. Taylor has purchas ed the grocery of Mr. Mack Good win, who in turn has bought the livery stables of Mr. Taylor. The trade was closed Saturday and the change became effective Monday. Both of these gentlemen are well known to the people of the town and county. Mr. Taylor is no stranger to the grocery trade, having been in business here be fore, at the same stand he now occupies. He traveled for an Atlanta grocery concern for a number of years and knows the grocery business from bottom to top. He is popular with all who know him and numbers his ac quaintences and friends by the score. Mr. Taylor will be a sub stantial addition to the business interests of the city. Mr. Goodwin is a well known and successful business man and he will doubtless make as great a success of the livery business as he did of the grocery. DEATH of Mr. Mills Mr. Robt. Mills, father of Mr. J. H. Mills, died at his home at Jenkinsburg Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. Mr. Mills was one of the best known and most prominent citi zens of the county and had a large circle of friends. He is survived by two sons, Messrs. J. H. Mills of Jenkinsburg and By ron Mills of south Georgia. Mr. Mills was 87 years of age and spent his life working for the good of his country and his fel low man. The funeral took place from the Methodist church at Jenkins burg Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. The services were con ducted by Rev. Mr. Vaughn. JACKSON, GEORGIA, FRIDAY,, AUGUST 6, 1009. LARGE NUMBER OF CRIMINALS SN JAIL DOCKET IS A VERY HEAVY ONE Superior Court Will Meet August 16 —Eleven Are Now in Jail—Several to Be Tried on The Charge of Murder. There promises to he plenty doing in the criminal division of the superior court which con venes here on the 16 Eleven prisoners are now in jail and a number of others with criminal charges against them are out on bond. Of those in jail only two have been indicted. All are col ored but one. There are a number murder cases to be tried at this term of court. It is expected some of the cases will be hard fought and in teresting. Cliff Campbell one of the latest recruits is charged with murder, as is also Charlie Tal madge. The following are the jail cases: Charles Talmadge, murder, Jerry Bowden, burglary Tom Cole, burglary, John Glenn, burglary. Whitney Adams, bur glary, Will Fambro, carrying concealed weapons, Cliff Camp bell, Jesse Hammond, larceny from the house, Will Jones, lar ceny from the house, Milton Mad dox, misdemeanor, Louis Vaughn misdemeanor. The following is the list of cas es up to the present and it is seen that the criminal docket is a heavy one this term: State vs Geo. Chappell, mis. State vs Jim Brooks, selling ■whiskey, State vs Pres Phillips, burglary State vs Chas. Woodward, dis turbing divine worship, 2 cases, Stat vs John Thomas, carrying concealed weapons, disturbing divine worship, State vs Arthur Grant, larceny from the house, State vs Lizzie Burford, assault with attempt to murder, State vs John Jackson, mis. State vs Ferry Maston, arson, State vsTunk Jester, selling intoxicating liquors, State vs Chas. Talma ’ge, mur der, State vs Reese Gauss, selling intoxicating liquors, State vs Jack Shaw, gaming, State vs John Glenn, burglary, State vs Jim Foster, gaming, State vs Tom King, assault with attempt to murder, State vs Jim Wright, gaming, State vs Jasper Clark, selling intoxicating liquors, 2 cases. State vs Boon Barber, gaming, 2 cases, State vs Wyatt Thomas, Will Kelley, Will Sweat, gaming, State vs Hamp Williamson, mis. State vs Mary Ann Williamson, assault with attempt to murdef, State vs Jim Powell, carrying concealed weapons, State vs J. L. Parker, larceny from the house, State vs Tom Bagley, car break ing, State vs John Strickland, mis. State vs Tony Brady, mis. State vs Bosty Aenry, mis. Col. W. E. Watkins visited in south Georgia Sunday. CAMP MEETING BEGINS THE ANNUAL SESSION GOOD ATTENDANCE IS PRESENT Usual Program of Exercis es Being Carried Out — Able Leaders in Charge of The Meetings—Atten dance Will Increase. The annual Butts County Ho liness Camp Meeting began yes terday with a good attendance on hand for the opening day. Able leaders are in charge of the meeting and the attendance, as usual, will increase as the meeting progresses. It is ex pected the attendance will be the largest in years if not in the his tory of the association. People have been arriving for some time and each train brings a throng to swell the numbers of those already present. The In dian Springs and Flovilla Rail way has made ample arrangement to handle the crowds. The Rev. Bud Robinson and the Rev. Joseph Smith, both well known nvangelists, are in charge of the meetings. Their powerful sermons are attracting wide attention and favorable and sympathetic comment. People from all over the state and from other states are repre sented at this meeting and enjoy the gospel sermons. The meeting will continue for ten days. A matter of very great con cern to the people of Butts coun ty is the proposed building of a large Holiness College at the Camp Ground. A good deal of money has been subscribed for it. Flovilla has led in this movement. Jackson will give liberally to the college fund. It is likely action will be taken on the college this year and it is believed the school will be secur ed for Butts county. The following program will be observed during the meeting: Sunrise meeting, Experience meeting—9 to 10, Preaching 10 to 12, Children’s meeting at 3p. m. with Mrs. Smith, Preaching—3 p. m., Preaching—7:3o. CAPT. MALLET NAMED AS A RANGE OFFICER Captait G. E. Mallet of Compa ny A Jackson Rifles has been ap pointed a range officer by Adju tant General A. J. Scott for the state competition to be held in Atlanta August 9, 10 and 11, at the Atlanta rifle range near Fort McPherson. The state competition is pre paratory to the state shoot which is usually held at Avondale range Savannah to select a team of the best shots to represent the na tional guard of Georgia at the national matches held in Ohio. This appointment is an honor that is appreciated by Captain Mallet and his friends and is a recognition of his good work as the leader of one of the crack companies of the state. Mr. Ralph McCord is at Max eys. NEW TWO-STORY STORE GOING UP WILL BE HANDSOME QUILDING Foundation Laid for Mod ern Brick Store—To Be Completed by The First of September When It Will Be Occupied. Jackson’s building continues to grow and it is a sorry day that does not witness some new build ing going up or planned. The latest thing in the build ing line is a two-story brick store adjoining the Jackson National Bank and the J. S. Johnson store on Third street, which is being put up by Messrs. Warthen and Carter. The store will be one of the handsomest in this part of the state, plate glass front and all that goes to make a building attractive. Mr. J. T. Warthen is looking after the work, which is being done by Mr. E. I. Rooks, the well known contractor. Work is now well under way and it is pro posed to have the store ready for occupancy by the first of Septem ber. It is given out that the build ing will be occupied by the new hardware company which has re cently been organized here. The building will add much to that part of the city, already no ticeable for its handsome and im posing business buildings. DELEGATES GO TO BLUE RIDGE Rev" Robert Van Deventer and the other delegates to the B. Y. P. U. convention left Tuesday morning for Blue Ridge. The convention opened on the 4 and will continue through the 6 when it will close. An inter esting program, which was pub lished in the Progress exclusive ly, will be carried out. This is expected to be by odd§ the biggest and best convention the association has ever held. The sessions are being held on the fine Baptist Assembly tract, one of the best assembly grounds in the South. CHANGE IN JACKSON LUMBER COMPANY Messrs. F. B. Outhouse and Sassnett Crum have purchased the interest of Mr. J. W. Childs in the Jackson Lumber Company and he retires from the business. This company is one of Jack son’s best known concerns and does a large and growing business in coal, sash, doors and blinds, terra cotta.,land building material of all kinds. Messrs. Outhouse and Crum are among the city’s most suc cessful young men and propose to wage an energetic campaign for business in their line. I Mr. Childs, who is one of the county’s best known citizens, will devote his energy along other ' channels. NUMBER 32