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About The Butts County progress. (Jackson, Ga.) 18??-1915 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 31, 1909)
ffffff VOLUME 27 RESIGNS TO ESTABLISH A SANITARIUM IN BUTTS Of interest to a large circle of friends is the announcement that Dr. E. B. Elder, of the Macon Hospitals, has tendered his resig nation to become effective the firs + of June of next year. At that time, it is stated, Dr. and Mrs. Elder will make a European tour. It is said that Dr. Elder now has under advisement the matter of establising a sanitarium at In dwm Springs. There has been no formal announcement to the ef fect that the sanitarium would be established but it is reported the movement is receiving careful consideration. With the fame Indian Springs has as a health resort there is but little question about the success of a sanitarium there. It would no doubt receive flattering patron age from the opening day. The developments in the move ment will be watched with aggres sive interest in Jackson and the county where Dr. Elder former ly lived and where he has scores of friends. JACKSON CHAPTER HAS ITS ANNUAL ELECTION At the annual meeting on Mon day night Jackson Chapter No. 54 R. A. M., elected officers for the ensuing year, the majority of *ihe old officers being reelected. Those selected to serve the chapter were as follows: C. S. Maddox—High Priest. B. P. Bailey—King, J. B. Hopkins —Scribe, D. G. McMichael—Captain of Host, H. L. Daughtry—Principal So journer, T. H. Buttrill—Royal Arch Captain. A. C. Finley—Master Third Veil, H. 0. Ball —Master Second Veil, J. D. Jones—Master First Veil, D. J. Thaxton—Sentinel. R M. Allen—Secretary, J„ H. Ham—Treasurer. The officers thus elected will be installed at the next regular com munication of the chapter. K P. BANQUET WAS A BRILLIANT AFFAIR No banquet held here in a long while was more brilliant and en joyable than that, with which Jackson lodge 131 Knights Py thias complimented their ladies Tuesday night at Hotel Buchan an. All the appointments of the dining room were elegant and the decorations were pretty and ap propriate. The Past State Grand Chan cellor John P. Ross of Macon de livered a splendid address on the principles of the order. Moll s orchestra of Macon furnished mu sic. Covers were laid for about sixty. Much credit for the success of the banquet is due to the efforts of Mr. Julius Schwartz who was untiring in working to make the occasion pleasant. Jones-Wilson. One of the prettiest home wed dings of the winter season was that of Miss Mervine Jones and Mr. Walter Wilson, which took place Sunday evening at six o’clock a+- the home of the bride’s parents on Indian Springs street. The home was attractive with festqons of holly and mistletoe brightened with clusters of Christmas bells. A large num ber of relatives and close friends the couple witnessed the ceremo ny which was performed most impressively by Rev. R. C. Cleck ler of the Methodist church. Miss Sallie Mae Fletcher rendered the wedding march in a charm ing way. The bride was lovely in her wedding gown of light blue satin with trimmings of cloth of gold and her blonde lov liness was shown to advantage. A nice collection of pretty and useful presents were received. Immediately after the ceremony a delicious four-course wedding supper was served and all the guests w T ere recipients of a gra cious hospitality characteristic of Mr. and Mrs. Jones. On Mon day the bride and groom were honor guests at a dinner given by the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W, Wilson with whom they will reside in the future. “Hobby” Party. A delightful affair of this week was the “Hobby” party given last evening by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Carmichael in special compliment to Mrs. T. 0. Chest nutt and Miss Lucy Goodman. Pink roses and carnations and mistletoe were used in the decor ations of their pretty home and the color scheme of pink was also carried out in some of the courses of the lovely supper which was served late in the evening. The guests were requested to come representing their hoboy and many unique costumes and ar rangements in dress were noticed and untold amusement afforded. Punch was served throughout the evening by Misses Rosalie Carmi chael and Ada Belle Johnson. Among the others assisting Mrs Carmichael in entertaining were Mrs. J. W. Lawson, Misse? Tur line Lawson, Grace Ham and Florrie Harp. Lovely Dinner Party. Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Etheridge entertained at a lovely dinner Saturday, their guests including the officers, directors and em ployees of the different banks in the county. The home was at tractive in holiday attire and the table was lovely in all the ap pointments and decorations. The place cards were pretty Christ mas cards with merry wishes in scribed. The favors were little round holly boxes tied with red ribbon and containing salted al monds. A tempting five course dinner was served. It was in deed a pleasant day for the guests gathered at this hospitable home. S. S. Class Party. It was a bright occasion last evening when Mrs. J. W. Crum entertained the band of young people who compose her Sunday school class. Stirring music, mer ry games and delicious refresh ments went to make the evening a long-to-be remembered one for each member. JACKSON, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1909 PERSONAL Lewis Curry left Thursday night for Meridian. Col. E. M. Smith of McDonough was in the city Monday. Mr. Dee Tolleson of McDonough spent part of tho week here. Miss Kate Pye left Sunday for Monticello to visit her brother. Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Newton are at home from a visit in Newnan. Mr. Wood of Carrollton spent Sunday with Miss Ethel Walthal. Dr. R. A. Franklin returned from Barnesville Tuesday night. Col. J. T. Jolly returned to his home in Summerville Saturday. The Tuesday Afternoon Club meets with Miss Tallie Jolly next week. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. McCullough spent Sunday with relatives in Flippen. Misses Annie Lillian Weaver and Lynda Mathews of Griffin are guests of Miss Clara Nolen. Misses Lucy Goodman, Mattisu Ham and Ezra Morrison will re turn to Monticello Monday. James Chapman was down from Atlanta spending the week end at the home of Mr. S. H. Mays. Miss Elizabeth Hollis returned Tuesday to her home in Forsyth after a delightful visit with Mrs. J. B. Settle- Col. and Mrs. W. E. Watkins are with Mrs. Ida Hendricks un til the completion of their home on Indian Springs street. Mrs. F. Z. Curry entertained at a delightful dinner on Wednes day for her son Lewis who return ed last evening to Meridian. Mrs. Otis Ball entertained at a spend the day party Wednesday for Miss Reunette Westcott, of Macon, the attractive guest of Miss Adelle Nutt. Mrs. Rufus McCord gave a pretty dinner Monday for her son, Mr. Marion McCord who re turned to Meridian Monday even ing. Only his college mates at Meridian were invited. Children’s Party. The very small boys and girls of Miss Hattie Buttrill’s Sunday school class enjoyed Tuesday af ternoon at her hospitable home on McDonough street. A picture of Little Jack Homer was drawn on a canvas and much fun was furnished the little folks by put ting the plum in his mouth. Charlotterusse and cake was served at the conclusion of the merry games late in the after noon. Spend-the-Day Party. Misses Mary Helen and Annie Catchings Crum invited a bevy of their yonng friends to spend Sunday with them. The beauti ful dinner served was the main feature of their pleasures. Invi ted were Misses Helen Smith, Nelle Wood, Ruth Willis, Helen Carmichael, Margaret Sams. Card of Thanks. The members of the Larkin D. Watson chapter U. D. C. wish to especially thank the Jackson Fur niture Company for the use of a piano during the recent bazar. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR HAD VERY FINE BANQUET Enjoyable in every way was the banquet which Alexius Com mandery No. 22 Knights Templar had on Monday night at Hotel Buchanan. A fairly large num ber of the members were present on that occasion. The menu was one to tempt delight and satisfy the hungry Knights. There was a called conclave of the commandery in the afternoon when the order of the Red Cross was conferred upon Messrs E. D. Tolleson and Jas M. Carmichael. They were made Knights Templar at the night session. Though a young commandery in the point of years yet Alexius commandery is one of the best in the state and now has a large membership. Club Party The members of the Tuesday Afternoon Club gave a delightful party on Wednesday evening at the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Buttrill. By means of the spider web arrangement in the parlor and living room partners were secured and favors were drawn. The score cards for the games were Christmas painted by the hostess while the favors were all sorts of toy animals necessary for the amusement of young peo ple. A delicious saiad course with coffee was served. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Shepherd, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Newton, Misses Jane Ham, Mary Newton, Tallie Jolly, Rosa New ton, Reunette Westcott, Adelle Nutt; Messrs Harold Mallet, Wil lis Morrison, J. D. Jones, George Mallet, T. H. Buttrill, Quigg Fletcher. Bridge Party Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Shepherd have invited a number of their friends for Friday evening, who will watch the old year out and the New Year in. The occasion is in honor of Mr. Shepherd’s birthday and the birthday cake which will occupy the center of the lovely table will be ornamen ted with a certain number of can dles. The home will be decora ted in the holiday colors and the score cards for the bridge games will be New Year cards. Late in theeveninga delicious four course supper will be served. The play ers will include Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Buttrill. Mr. and Mrs. Park Newton, Misses Mary Newton, Rosa Newton, Tallie Jolly; Messrs Thomas Hardeman, Foster Har ley, W. H. Winchester. Tuesday Afternoon Club Miss Mary Newton entertained the Tuesday Afternoon Club this week at Mrs. R. P. Newton’s. Intheinteresting games Miss Jane Ham made highest score and won the prize, a lovely box of candy. Delicious refreshments were ser ved. Miss Newton’s guestsnum bered eight. Dinner Party. The six o’clock dinner which Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Smith were to have given on last Saturday evening was postponed until Tuesday evening and was a de i lightful occasion of the holidays. NEGRO IS KILLED OVER A TWENTY CENT GAME John Roach, colored, was killed on Christmas eve night in a gam bling game in which 20 cents was the sum involved and the alleged assailant was Tom Gaston. The trouble occurred near the depot and death was caused from stab bing. It appears the negroes had been engaged in a game and the murdered man was accused of taking some money from Gas ton. A fight followed and then the stabbing. Roach is said to have been chasing Gaston at the time he was cut. The coroner’s jury which inves tigated the matter, returned the following verdict: “We the jurors aforesaid upon our oaths say that Tom Gaston of said county did on the 24 day Dec. 1939 in said county unlaw fullyandwith malice aforethought* kill the said John Roach by thfen and there stabbing him with a knife contrary to the laws of said State the good order peace and dignity thereof.” Gaston is in jail. JENKINSBURG LODGE NAMES ITS OFFICERS At the recent meeting Jenkin burg lodge No. 474 F. &A. Mi, elected officers for the yeafr, as follows: B. F. Dodson—W. M., W. H. Collins—S. W., Dume Heflin—J. W., W. T. Thurston —Treas., G. E. Harmon—Sec., J. S. Thurston—Tvler. The lodge has had a good year and is in splendid condition. CHRISTMAS SEASON SEES NUMBER OF WEDDINGS While just about everybody was taking a vacation there was one man working. That was Judge J. H. Ham who was kept rather busy issuing marriage license. There were quite the usual number of marriages throughout the county this Christmas. CARNIVAL STRUCK IT ROUGH IN JACKSON The Carolina Amusement Cos. which was to have had a carnival here last week had a week of slush and cold and did a poor bus iness. The company went to Ho gansville from here. CARD OF THANKS To the beloved friends and rel atives of the husband, father and brother, W. E. Gresham, and family, we offer our heartiest thanks and appreciation toward him during his illness and tribute to his burial. We sincerely hope their crown will be brighter in heaven. Yours in Christ, The Family. Pettigrew-Ridgeway The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Pettigrew to Mr. S. P. Ridgeway Sunday was an interesting event of the holidays. NUMBER 53
