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About The Butts County progress. (Jackson, Ga.) 18??-1915 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 3, 1909)
All contributions to this page must be handed in to the ed itor by Wednesday noon, to insure publication. THE VAMPIRE HAT. A girl there was and she bought a hat. Even as you and I! And the crown was deep and the brim was flat— ’Twas smothered in onions and things like that— And on the top perched a vampire bat, With a button for an eye. Oh, the times she went and the time she spent And the various shades she scanned, Jieforeshediscovered the mansion where She purchased this recherche affair You probably understand! Now she lived in a suite, oh, tres pe tite! Even as you and I, With everything.up to date and neat, Electric lighting and steam for heat; Jlut the width of the hall was scant two feet! We know them, you and I. Now this girl had a husband, slim and tall, Even as you girls could! And when he came home he heard her call, And he found her wedged in the nar row hall Between the hat and the plastery wail. And shecouldn’t stand and she couldn’t fall, And she coundn’t creep and she couldd’t crawl, And she looked —well, really not at all Asa perfect lady should! And it wasn’t the shame and it wasn’t the pain That burnt like a white-hot brand; 'Twas the language that her husband threw At that vampire hat with its bows of blue— His remarks I’ll not repeat to you, You wouldn’t understand! Did the girl discard that vampire hat? Not on your royal life! She bought another worse than that And added a foot to the height of her rat, For a man must be trained to things like that — Th it’s the mission of a wife! —W.C. Duncan in Good Housekeep ing. EN PASSANT It is an undeniable fact that nowadays women are taking an active interest in every phase of work pertaining to the upbuild ing of the country. At present the women of the South are en thusiastic over good roads and display their enthusism not only by their writings but by taking extensive tours through the States. It may be that their in terest in this movement increased with their desire to be their own chaffeurs and drive their own turn-outs, but patriotic and his torical sentiment alone should be sufficient motive for us to wksh this beautiful Southland of oips crosscut with accessible which would be an inducement to travelers who would be com pelled to note the public spirit of the people together with the na tural beauties of this section. With women back of this good roads movement unbounded -'ac cess is predicted for nothing s worth a feather’s weight without a woman’s in it. ” The advantages of selecting from full stocks at ordinary prices and of being served without un avoidable waiting and crush ap peal to sensible nuyers who are doing their Christmas shopping now. Presents, whether of use ful or ornamental nature, should be selected with care and discre tion and at one's leisure, pro a BUTTS CO ,T NTY PROGRESS, JACKSON, GA., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1909. SOCIETY TALLIE V. JOLLY, EDITOR. .ilr. *l’ -I- *}• *i. -i- .1. -t. ... ... bly several weeks or a month be fore the holidays. More satisfac tion comes from gifts thought fully bought, under normal con ditions, than those necessarily purchased when stores are crow’d ed and salespeople are busy and worried. Christmas day falls on Satur day and is less than a month off. Christmas shoppers will do the right thing if they begin now to inspect the appropriate and well selected stock of the Jackson merchants. Miss Mary Wright, sister of the Wright brothers, inventors of the aeroplane has announced that it is very unladylike for women to ride in air-ships. From the stand point of policy it looks as if she might have approved of us mak ing a few “flying” visits. The United Daughters of the Confederacy will begin at an ear ly date to solicit subscriptions to the monument fund and the names of the donors will be pub lished weekly in the Progress. Feminine devotees of Bridge are now having their Bridge cos tumes all made with short sleeves. The ladies are determined to live above suspicion. An Unaffected Cirl. Under an arrangement now be ing effected for the management of the E. H. Harriman estate, Miss Mary Harriman, the dead magnate’seldcst unmarried child, will become the greatest woman farmer in the United States, if not in the world. She now vir tually control of Arden Farm, consisting o f 26,000 acres. Already she has taken hold of the task with characteristic Har riman energy and skill. She is directing personally the unfin ished work of road-making, the terracing of hills, landscape gar dening, etc., just as had been planned by herself and father jointly. In a smart trap drawn by a high-stepping cob, she daily drives over the farm, giving in struction in detail to the foremen of nearly four hundred men now at work. Miss Harriman, from early girl - has been extremely fond of country life. She has never care and particularly for society. Ai though reared in the circle of the Four Hundred, she has preferred to devote herself to a more ser - ous career. For several yeais she has actively participated in settlement work in the city. Among :her most notable chan ties is the ferryboat in the North River for consumption. Chafing Dish Party. * Mrs. R. P. Newton was the charming hostess at a lovely cha fing dish party Tuesday evening in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Etheridge. Heart-dice was the game of the evening and the score-cards were beautiful hand painted good-luck slippers with the letters C and Ein gold. The bride was presented with a pret ty picture done in water colors bv the hostess. The guests were seated in the elegantly appointed dining-room and enjoyed the de- licious supper prepared on the chafing dish. The holiday colors of red ;nd green prevailed and silver candlesticks held red and green candles shaded with these colors. The round table had place-mats of cluny lace and the center-vase held an immense bunch of nasturtiums. It was a most delightful evening for the guests who included Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Etheridge, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Carmichael, Misses Mary and Rosa Newton and Mr. Frank * Carmichael. U. D. C. Bazar. The Bazar to be given Dec. 16, 17 and 18 by the U. D. C. is be ing looked forward to with par ticular interest. It is to be held in the vacant store on the north side formerly occupied by the Jackson Soda and Fruit Cos., and will be in charge of some of the most charming maids and ma trons in town. On Thursday eve ning the 16th there will be a social evening when music, recitations and tete-a-tete chats will be enjoyed. No admission will be charged. On Friday eve ning oysters, prepared in various ways will be served and on Sat urday a great barbecue will take place. During the entire three days the pretty articles contribu ted by the generous people of Jackson will be on sale and it is hoped that this benefit sale will be liberally patronized. Evening Reception. Mr. tnd Mrs. F. S. Etheridge entertaine 1 at an elaborate re ception lasi: evening for Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Etheridge who were recently married in Perry. The spacious home which is so well adapted for entertaining present ed a lovely scene with its decora tions of growing plants and cut flowers and the entire lower floor was thrown together. In the re ceiving party were Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Etheridge, Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Etheridge and Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Etheridge. Upon arrival the guests were served with hot chocolate and wafers and later cream and cake was served. About seventy-five guests were royally entertained at this hos pitable home. Trail Party. Miss Lois Biles was hostess at a pretty trail party a few even ings ago. Delicious punch was served throughout the evening and after the progressive games fruits and candies were served. Miss Biles’ guests included Misses Robbie Ghent, Ina McMichael, Pauline Mallet, Lora Edwards, Sallie Mae Fletcher, Exie Ham, Messrs. Clayton Buchanan, Eu gene McMichael, Otis Ham, A. J. Biles, Henry Byrcn, Glenn Cara ker. U. D. C. Doll Contest. Great interest centers in tin doll contest which the Daughters are now having for the benefit of the monument fund and every conceivable name is being thought of and voted. The young lady is now in the show-window of the Etheridge-Smith Cos. She is stun ningly dressed in the most artis tic and up-to-date fashion and exclamations of praise and de light are heard from all admiring passers-by. Dinner Party. Mr. and Mr3. R. N. Etheridge entertained at a delightful din ner party Sunday, their guests including only the family and a few' friends. Rev. and Mrs. James Bradley spent Tuesday in Atlanta. Forty-two Party. A delightful affair of the week was the forty-two party given Wednesday by Mrs. R. J. Car michael for Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Etheridge, whose marriage took place last Thursday evening. Score of the games was kept on miniature wedding bells done in gold and after the games a de licious three-course supper was served. Adams-Clark. The marriage of Mrs. Ermine Davis Adams and Mr. Robert Clark took place at the home of the bride on Sunday evening. The ceremony was impressively performed by Rev. S. P. Wig gins and was witnessed only by the family and a few intimate friends. On Monday the bride and groom left for Augusta their future home. Tusday Afternoon Club. Miss Rosa Newton entertained the Tuesday Afternoon Ciub this week at the hospitable home of Mrs. Park Newton. After some interesting games hot chocolate and wafers were served. Those present were Misses Adelle Nutt, Mary Newton, Tallie Jolly, Mrs. F. C. Shepard, Mrs. A. T. But trill, Mrs. R. P. Newton. Afternoon Tea. In honor of her mother Mrs. Sarah Etheridge, Mrs. T. M. Furlow gave a pretty tea at her home on Dempsey avenue Tues day afternoon. Quite a number of the elderly ladies were invited and had very pleasant reminis cent chats over the tea-cups. Those present were Mesdames E. E. Pound, Mary Taylor Hodges, S. E. Paul, T. J. Dempsey, Tom Spencer, Harold Byars. Rambo-Watkins, Invitations have beei received in the city to the marriage of Miss Ermine de Graffenr ;id Ram bo and Col. William Ernest Wat kins, on the fifteenth of Decern ber in BlufTton, Ga. Col. Wat kins is one of the most popular young men in the city and social Jackson will give his bride a cor dial welcome. PERSONAL Mr. W. W. Preston was in the uty Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Jolly spent Monday in the city. Miss Clara Giles leaves Sunday for her home in Atlanta. M . L. P. Lester, of Macon, was in the city this week. Mrs. R. H. Henderson was in the city shopping Monday. and Mrs. R. A. Franklin s >ent Sunday in Barnesville. Miss Annie Duke is spending the week-end in the Gate City. Miss Lucile Elder, of Flovilia, is the guest of Miss Pauline Mal let. Mr. A. H. Smith made a busi ness trip to the Gate City Wednes day. The Tuesday Afternoon Club meets next week with Miss Ad eile Nutt. Mr. J. F. McMichael was a prominent visitor to the city Thursday. Miss Sallie Mae Ball is spem - ing this week with Mrs. J. L. Carmichael. Rev. and Mrs. S. P. Wiggins left yesterday for Milledgeville. The best wishes of a host of friends go with them to their new r home. Mr. A. H. Henslee, of College Park, spent Monday in the city with friends. Mrs. M. E. Gunn left Monday for Madison to visit Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Gunn. Miss Lora Mdwards left this week for Meigs where she will spend some time. Miss Urian Arnold, of Locust Grove, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. F. Z. Curry. Miss Mary Sims Eakes, of Griffin, is the attractive guest of Miss Pauline Mallet. Col. Claude Ray, of Jefferson was given a cordial welcome by his lriends here Monday. Misses Florence and Felicia Morrison and Lois Biles spent the week-end with home-folks. Mrs. Walstein McCord and ba by left yesterday for Geneva to be away for several weeks. Robert Stallsworth was down from Atlanta spending the day with Frank Carmichael Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Hall Turner came over Monday from Winder and are with Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Nutt. Miss Mattie Jeff Knowles is visiting Mr. Jim Wright’s family and will remain till after the Etheridge-Brownlee wedding. Captain and Mrs. L. D. Wat son will leave in a few days for Cairo where they will spend the winter with Mr. and Mrs. O’Kel iy- Mrs. Ernest Rhodes, of Atlan ta, spent the past few days with Mrs. J. B. Settle. Mrs. Rhodes uas many lrieuds in the city who remember her as Miss Haltie Jones. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Gunn and enndren left Monday nigiit tor where t ,ey will reside in the lulu re. They have the nest wi. lies ol a hose of friends m this city who regret their leav ing. LOCAL ITEMS. Mrs. A. G. Burford won the silverset given away at the Rack et Store. The lecture of Joseph G. Camp a'; the school aiditorium has been postponed until Friday night the 10. Mr. C. R. Swint has rented the T. J. Giles house on Indian Spring street and will soon move his family to the city. Miss Myrtle Harris had to close her school at West Butts on ac count of sickness among the pu pils and is at home for a visit. The annual elecion of officers of Jackson lodge 152 I. O. 0. F., will be held tonight at their ele gant new quarters in the Carter- Warthen building. Rev. and Mrs. R. C. Cleckler and family were given a hearty welcome upon their arrival in the city by the members of the Meth odist congregation, last evening. Mr. 0. W. Franklin, of Barn esville, brother of Dr. R. A. Franklin of this city, has been elected captain of the Uni vers ty of Georgia football team. He ius played on the team for three sea sons and was a star tackle Lhi; year. MSON Hlfi.ES Will. HAVE ilahNlVAl pJB i HiiiH OEiiEHi For the benefit of the Jackson Rifles the Carolina Amusement Company will have a carnival in Jackson from the 13 to 19 inclu sive. The company is said to put on a good show.
