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About The Butts County progress. (Jackson, Ga.) 18??-1915 | View Entire Issue (April 29, 1910)
All contributions to this page must be handed in to the ed itor by Wednesday noon, to insure publication. THE BIVOUAC OF THE DEAD THEODORE O’HARA Tfoe murffled drum’s sad roll has beat Tihe soldier’s last tatoo! No more on life’s parade shall meet That brave and fallen few. On fame's eternal camping ground Their silent tents are spread; And glory guards with solemn round, The bivouac of the dead. No rumor of the foe’s advance Now swells upon the wind; No troubled thought at midnight haunts Of loved ones left behind; No vision of the morrow’s strife The warrior’s dream alarms, No braying horn, nor screaming fife At dawn shall call to arms. Their shivered swords are red with rust; Their plumed heads are bowed; Their haughty banner trailed in dust, Is now their martial shroud, And plenteous funeral tears have washed The red stain from each brow; And the proud forms, by battle gashed Are free from anguish now. The neighboring troop, the flashing ■blade, The bugle’s stirring blast, The charge, the dreadful cannonade, The din and shout are passed; Nor war’s wild note, nor glory’s peal, Shall thrill with fierce delight Those breasts that never more may feel The rapture of the fight. Like the fierce northern hurricane That sweeps the great plateau, Flushed with the triumph yet to gain, Came down the serried foe; Who heard the thunder of the fray Break o’er the field beneath, Knew well the watchword of that day Was 11 Victory or death.” . EN PASSANT The arrangement and carrying out of the exercises Tuesday re flected great credit on the entire membership of the Larkin D. Watson chapter U. D. C. Al though their enthusiasm does not wane the whole year round, on Memorial Days it reaches its height and loving hands beautP fied the assembly room of the court house, and willing voices blended in sweet melody chant ed sweet notes of favorite ballads which recalled to the old soldiers memories of by-gone days. Th i dinner served the veterans was prepared in a delightful and ap petizing way and was thoroughly enjoyed. This band of faithful workers have been untiring in their efforts to secure funds with which to erect a shaft to our he roes and before subscriptions were taken Tuesday there were five hundred and twenty-five dol lars in the treasury and tiiis fund has been greatly augmented by recent contributions. The citi zens of the entire county will not only compliment the chapter on the splendid work they are doing but will readily lend their assis tance. “Stoop, angels, hither from the skies. There is no holier spot of ground Than where defeated valor lies, By mourning beauty crowned!” Hammond-Childs. The marriage of Miss Minnie Hammond and Mr. Howard Ghilds took place at five o’clock ' Sunday afternoon at the home of . the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. ftVade Hammond at Elgin. It was a quiet home wedding wit nessed only by the relatives and SOCIETY TALLIE V. JOLLY, editor. BUTTS COUNTY PROGRESS, JACKSON. GA.. FRIDAY, APIRL 29. 191 ( ). Full many a norther’s breath has swept O’er Angostura’s plain, And long the pitying sky has wept Above the moldering slain, The raven’s scream or eagle’s flight, Or shepherd’s pensive lay, Alone now walks each sullen height That frowned o’er that dread day. Sons of the Dark and Bloody Ground, Ye must not slumber there, Where' stranger tongues and steps sound Along the heedless air; Your own proud land’s heroie soil Shall be your fitter grave; She claims from war its richest spoil, The ashes of her brave. So ’neath their parent turf they rest, Far from the glorj' field, Borne to a Spartan mother,s breast On many a bloody shield; The sunshine of their native sky Smiles sadly on them here, And kindred eyes and hearts watch by The heroe’s sepulchre. Rest on, embalmed and sainted dead; Dear as the blood ye gave, No impious footsteps here shall tread The herbage of your grave. Nor shall your glory be forgot While Fame her record keeps, Or honor points the hallowed spot Where Valor proudly sleeps. Yon marble minstrel’s voiceless stone In deathless song shall tell, When many a vanished age hath flown, The story how ye fell; Nor wreck, nor change, nor Winter’s flight Nor Time’s remorseless doom Can dim one ray of holy light That gilds your glorious tomb. intimate friends of the couple. Rev. J. A. Spray berry, of Flo villa, performed the ceremony after which the bride and groom with a party of friends drove to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Childs’ resi dence in this city and were ten dered an elegant dinner. Miss Hammond is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Hammond and is one of the most attractive and popular young ladies in the county. Mr. Childs is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Childs of this city and holds a responsi ble position with one of the banks in Jenkinsburg, where they will reside in the future. Among those attending the marriage from here were Misses Ada Belle Johnson and Liilie Childs, Messrs. Morris Wright and Zelma Childs. An Enjoyable Dining. Mrs. Rufus McCord entertained at a lovely dining Monday foi Mrs. Ralph McCord, of Roswell, N. M. t and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Outhouse who left Thursday for their new home in Rock mart. About a dozen of Mrs. McCord’s intimate friends enjoyed her bountiful hospitality. Ogletree-W elden. Miss Mattie Ogletree and Mr. William Welden, of Griffin, vere married Thursday evening at 8 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents. They have the best wishes of a large circle of friends with whom they are quite popu lar. Remember the land sale next Tuesday at Car michael Park, t If too hot ca!M36 for Ice. PERSONAL Rev. R. C. Cleckler spent Mon day in Atlanta. Mrs. J. R. Sams has been quite sick this week. Victor Carmichael has returned to Lexington. Va. Miss Emma McCord has been quite sick this week. Mrs. C. A. Butner is improving from her recent illness. Mr. F. S. Etheridge has re turned from New York. Mr. Clayton Buchanan visited friends in Atlanta Sunday. Mr. Howard Jolly was down from Jenkinsburg Tuesday. Mr. A. H. Smith made a busi ness trip to Atlanta Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Carter spent Sunday in Jenkinsburg. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Lawson, of Flovilla, were recent visitors to the city. Mr. T. R. Nutt, of Griffin, spent Tuesday here with Mr. T. A. Nutt. Mrs. Kate Valentino has re turned from a very pleasant visit in Cordele. Mrs. Fannie Beauchamp spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wal ter Thornton. Col. J. J. Fiynt. of Griffin, was mingling with his many friends here Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Lawrence, of Gladesville, were shoppers in the city this week. Mr. L. P. Jamerson, of Grif fin, spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Watkins. Miss Exie Woodruff, of Cov ington, is the attractive guest of Mrs. Verna Wright. Miss Viola Slaughter will spend next week in Atlanta attending grand opera. Mrs. Carl Thompson, of Atlan ta, will spend the next few weeks with Mrs. S. H. Mays. Mrs. Lottie Atkinson’s many friends will be glad to know that she continues to improve. Dr. Fletcher arrived Tuesday night from Baltimore and will be in the city several days. Mrs. F. S. Etheridge is at h )me from a very pleasant visit to Mrs. G. H. Lanier in West Point. Misses Estelle Thornton and Lillie McCiure spent the week end with friends in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Pope, of Worthville, visited Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Walthall this week. Mr. J. M. T. Mays was down from Atlanta this week visiting relatives in the city and county. Miss Ruby Mays is spending the week-end at t.ie counti. home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Compton. Mrs Robert T. Daniel came over from Griffin Tuesday with Judge Daniel and was a guest ol the U. D. C. The Monday Afternoon Prayer Meeting of the Methodist church was held with Mrs. Rufus Mc- Cord and led by Mrs. F. L. Wal thall. Mrs. L. M. Crawford had as her guests this week Mrs. Walter Meade Crawford and Miss Mat tie Brown, of Atlanta. At the Memorial Day exercises Tuesday $215 in cash was sub scribed for the monument fund. Names and amounts subscribed will be printed for the next several weeks in this paper and the people will eagerly watch the fund grow. Rev. R. C. Cleckler will deliver an address on “Effect of Educa tion on Morals,” at Young Har ris College Sunday evening. Miss Myrtle Lane left this week for Eatpnton where she will conduct the music in revival services at the Baptist church. Miss Lois Biles is at home from Stockbridge where she has been teaching music. The school has been closed for this season. Miss Elizabeth Willingham, of Macon, and Roy Daniel, of At lanta, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Carmichael Sunday. Master Jack Ward, of Stock bridge, is meeting the youngsters of Jackson w hile he is spending a few days with Miss Lois Biles. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Elder. Miss Carrie Collier and Miss Louise Smith, of Indian Spring, attended Memorial Day exercises here. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Weems and small daughters. Ellen and Edna, of Atlanta, will spend the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Mcßryant. Rev. J. H. Eakes, of Griffin, will conduct the services at the Methodist church Sunday. Rev. Mr. Eakes was a former pastor here and will be gladly welcomed. Miss Lillie Childs was over from Bessie Tift Saturday and Sunday and attended thej wedding of Miss Minnie Hammond and Mr. Howard Childs Sunday after noon. Mrs Ralph McCord left Thurs day for Atlanta where she will visit relatives several days. Mr. J. W. Outhouse will join her there next week when they will leave for Roswell, N. M. Dr. T. K. Slaughter of Levon, Fla., is here to see bis small daughter, Alice Newton, who has been quite sick this week at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Slaughter. Messrs. R N. Etheridge and Luther Hopkins, Miss Annie Ar den and Mrs. Hodges spent Sun day in Eatonton. Mrs. Etheridge who has been spending several days with friends there returned with them. Miss Nina Harris has returned from Hampton where she has When the Sun Comes Ont Hot and strong, and is helped by the high winds and flying dust, will soon play havoc with your complexion. That is when you need a good skin protector and that is when you should have a jar of our Dioxide Cream To apply'a little before you go out, and a little before you retire, to keep your complexion in the pink, of condition. It does that and is fine to use. ....ONLY 25 CENTS A JAR.... THAXTON DRUG CO. Jackson, Ga. COME to the CHAUTAUQUA. Phone 1 Phone 1 Phone 1 been teaching a class in music for the past two terms. The school at that place had to oe closed on account of an epidemic of measles. Among the Griffin people at tending the Memorial Day exer cises here were Mesdames Robert T. Daniels. C. B. Thomas, Misses Mollie White, Mary Sims Eakes, Lucy Beck, Rosa Belle Newton, Mattie Brown, Messrs. E. C. Smith, J. E. Brewer, .1. J. Flynt, R. T. Daniel, Frank Flynt, P. F. Phelps, D. F. Gray. 0. H. P. Slaton, Lee Freeman, T. R. Nutt, Y. S. B. Gray. The opportunity of your life is to buy a lot at your own price at the big land sale at Carmichael Park next Tuesday. Does your clock need repairing? Bring it to Ed wards’ Jewelry Store. Now is the time to buy Fertili zers. Carter & Watkins will sell you. Pump your water with aI. 11. C. Gasoline Engine, for sale by Carter & Watkins. TAX RECEIVER’S NOTICE. I will be in Jackson from the first of April until the first of July for the purpose of receiving tax returne for the year 1910. P. B. M. Wells, marlßtf T. It. Butts county. BUICK Model 16 $1,750 F.-O. B Factory. CALL AROUND AND SFE THIS CAR. GXMallettSCo AGENTS JACKSON, GEORGIA.
