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About The Butts County progress. (Jackson, Ga.) 18??-1915 | View Entire Issue (June 28, 1912)
NEWS OF INTEREST IN THE SOCIAL REALM Pretty Morning Party. A lovely affair on the social calendar of the week was the party given Tuesday morning by Mrs. W. L. Nutt in honor of Miss Emma Philips, of Griffin, who is her guest and Mrs. William Otis Ham. Pink and red roses and nasturtiums in their various hues combined to make the attractive •►home a bower of loveliness. In the reception hall Misses Doris Nutt, Helen and Annie Kate Ham served refreshing punch from a bowl almost hidden in a mound of nasturtiums. Mrs. Nutt received her guests in a becoming morning dress of pink linen; Miss Philips was also gowned in pink and Mrs. Ham was lovely in green silk. In the parlors, reception hall and din ing room small tables were placed for the interesting Forty two games in which Mrs. Doyle Jones made high score and won a beautiful lace fan. On the score cards were pretty sketches of the bride and score was kept by Mrs. Jim Kinard. Mo# delicious cream and cake was served the guests at the con clusion of the games. It was one of th loveliest parties given this summer and was enjoyed by about forty guests. Tittle Folks Party. An enjoyable affair for the very young set was the party given Saturday afternoon by lit tle Miss Verna Cole in celebra tion of her seventh birthday. The'guests assembled on the pret tily decorated porch, where they enjoyed many games. Ices and cakes were served during the course of the afternoon. The young hostess received many pretty remembrances on this birthday anniversary. “42” Club Entertained. Miss Hattie Buttrill was hostess to the members of her ”42” club on • Tuesday afternoon. The presence of a number of visiting ladies added much to the after noon’s pleasure. After the games ices and cakes were serv ed and throughout the afternoon punch was served by a trio of charming girls. Large Afternoon Tea. Beautiful in every respect was the tea given Wednesday after noon by Miss Jane Stanfield com plimenting, Mrs. William Otis Ham, Mrs. John W. Moore, of Atlanta, Miss Adelle Harding, of Kentucky, Miss Lucy Reagan, of McDonough, Mrs. Stewart Eoberts, of Atlanta. The lovely hostess and the honor guests formed the receiving line and stood in the front drawing room, where the decorations were of pink roses. In the hall Misses Willis Smith, of Atlanta. Helen and Rosalie Carmichael served punch. Around the huge bowl were massed bunches of yellow lillies and greenery. In the beautiful dining-room where de licious cream and cake wet e serv ed the guests, the color scheme of green and gold was eflfedßre ly carried out In the center o the large table was a square bas ket of lovely nasturtiums shad- ing from light yellow to gold. The low handle was tied with two bows of yellow ribbon, in which were twined some of the same pretty flowers. Assisting in entertaining were Misses Mary and Rosa Newton, Sylvia Lyons, Grace Ham, Pauline Mallet, Wil lie Mae Carswell, Clio Carmich ael. In the evening a large num ber of young men were invited to meet this group of charming young women, the evening par ty concluding a series of delight ful social affairs. For Miss Redman. In honor of her guest, Miss Redman, of Helena, Miss Lillian Redman entertained a number of her friends on Thursday eve ning. After a series of enjoy able games, a delicious ice course was served. Those invited were: Misses Belle Redman, Vera Jones, Jessie Jones, Florrie Wood ward, Rosalie Carmichael, Eve- lyn Wright, Larue Pope, Madge Taylor, Grace Thurston, Davie Fletcher, Carrie Jim McKibben; Messrs. C. W. Woodward, Mor ris Redman, Henry Maddox, Sea born Maddox, Jim Lyons, George Manley, Merritt Bailey, Elwood Robison, Ernest Rudisil, Gillie Woodward, Charles Johnson. Porch Party. In honor of Miss Inez Daugh try, a popular bride-elect, and Mrs. W. 0. Ham, a much-feted June bride, Miss Dollie McKib ben gave a lovely porch party on Wednesday morning. Vases of summer’s choicest blossoms and jardineres of ferns and growing plants made a pretty setting for the beautifully gowned women present. Forty-two was played and the consolation prize was a hat pin holder, the two honor guests being presented with a dainty hand-painted hair receiv er and puff box. Cream and cake was served the guests at the small tables. Mrs. S. P. Nich ols and Mrs. Pitts McKibben assis ted Miss McKibben in entertain ing the thirty-six guests present on this enjoyable occasion. Mrs. Carmichael Hostess. Mrs. Homer Carmichael enter tained on Thursday afternoon for Miss Inez Daughtry, whose marriage to Mr. Duncan Burnett, of Athens, takes place Saturday evening and Mrs. W. 0. Ham, a bride of June. The attractive home was prettily decorated in nasturtiums and roses. Punch and cream and cake was served by a trio of dainty maids. In every detail, this pretty party was characteristic of Mrs. Car michael's splendid ideal of enter taining and a thoroughly charm ing hospitality was dispensed. PERSONAL Mr. C. F. Etheridge was in the city Tuesday. Mr. W. H. Foster was a visi tor here Monday. Mr. J. A. Joyner was at home for the week-end. Miss Margaret Kimmeil spent the week-end in' Atlanta. BUTTS COUNTY PROGRESS. Mr. C. R. McCord, of Macon, was in the city Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mays an nounce the birth of a son. Mr. W. J. Kinard was a prom inent visitor to the city Tuesday. Ernest Pittman was over from Anniston, Ala., a few days ago. Mr. E. J. McMichael was a visitor to Locust Grove this week. Col. J. W. Moore, of Atlanta, spent the week-end here with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Giles were down from Atlanta the first of the week. Miss Emma Phillips, of Griffin, is spending some time with Mrs. W. L. Nutt. Mr. L. W. Russell spent part of the week with his parents at McDonough. Mr. R. V. Smith, of Flovilla, was among the visitors to the city Saturday. Messrs. A. H. and Miller Ogle tree were among'the visitors in the city Tuesday. Hon. J. W. Wise, of Fayette ville, was a prominent visitor here Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Car michael returned Sunday from their wedding trip. Miss Ruth Turner, of McDon ough, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. L. Etheridge. Mrs. Charles Robison, of At lanta, is expected next week to visit Miss Rosa Newton. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jolly spent Tuesday in Jenkinsburg with Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Jolly. Mr. J. F. Taylor, of Barnes ville, is spending some time with the family of his son, Mr. W. M. Taylor. Mr. A. Q. Taylor moved his family this week into the house recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Will Carter. Mr. W. M. Durden, of Gray mont, spent part of the week here with his daughter, Mrs. T. H. Buttrill. Mrs. Sanders Rowland and children, of Decatur, are guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Carmichael. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Jamerssn and children returned to Atlanta Sunday, after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Pope. Misses Ruth, Ethel and Edith Hopkins, of Decatur, are spend ing a few days with the family of Dr. J. B. Hopkins. Hon. J. T. Moore left this week for Atlanta to be present at the meeting of the legislature of which he is a member. Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Etheridge, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Etheridge, of McDonough, motored down to Houston county Sunday to visit relatives. Mrs. W. F. Thomas and daugh ters, Mary Lizzie and Ruth, will visit Mrs. Thomas’ sister, Mrs. Frances McFalls, in Bamesville next week. Miss Eva Key Bailey is visit ing in Locust Grove. She will leave the first of July to visit Miss Margaret Goodlow in Big Stone Gap, Va. Mr. A. B. Lindsay has many friends here who were pained to learn of the death of Mrs. Lind say, which occurred in Macon Monday afternoon. Mrs. W. C. Hood, of Nida, Okla., and Miss Lou Wilkerson, of Troup, Texas, are guests of Mrs. B. F. Watkins at her home on West Third street. Miss Lucy Reagan, of McDon ough, is the attractive guest of Miss Jane Stanfield and was among the out-of-town guests at her tea on Wednesday afternoon. Hon. T. O. Linch was in town from Flovilla Tuesday. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Linch are sorry to know that two of their sons are quite sick of fever. Miss Mattie Ogden’s friends will be sorry to learn that she is quite sick at her home in Flovil la. Her sister, Mrs. George Gil more, has been with her for some time. Mrs. W. P. Nutt, Miss Doris Nutt and Mrs. E. D. Tolleson will join a party of McDonough people on July third and will spend several weeks at Lake Chautauqua. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jordan, and little son, of Douglas, ar rived last Saturday to be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Johnson. Mr. Jordan returned home Tuesday. Miss Sue McMichael, of Atlan ta, spent Saturday and Sunday with her brother, Mr. J. A. Mc- Michael and her sister, Miss Martha McMichael, who con tinues quite ill. Miss Fredna Allen left this morning for Atlanta to attend the recital to be given by her cousin, Miss Alice Mae Hanes. Miss Allen will remain in Atlan ta several days. Mrs. T. M. Furlow and Mr. F. S. Etheridge are in Quincy, Fla., with their mother, Mrs. Sarah Etheridge, whose continued ill ness is a source of regret to her host of friends here. Rev. M. S. Williams, Messrs. J. Matt McMichael and R. P. Sasnett were among those who attended the meeting of the Griffin district conference in Bamesville Wednesday. Misses Lillian and Carrie Car ter, Daisy and Mary Lizzie Thom as and Fannie Ridgeway spent Sunday very pleasantly as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Middlebrooks at Jenkinsburg. Rev. J. R. Sasnett and Miss Dorothy Sasnett, off Atlanta, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Sasnett. Rev. Mr. Sasnett filled the pulpit at the Methodist church Sunday evening. Lv Macon 2:05 p m, arrive Atlanta 4:55 p m via Southern Railway. 6-28-12 t No. 5709 Report of The Condition of The First National Bank AT JACKSON, in the State of Georgia, at the close of business, June 14th, 1912. RESOURCES Loans and Discounts slsl 460 29 Overdrafts... None U. 8. Bonds to secure cir.._ 20 000 00 Other Bonds to secure postal savings 1 042 22 Premiums on U. 8. Bonds.. 600 00 Banking house, Fur. & Fix. 6 884 03 Due from Natl. Banks (not reserve agents) 3 223 44 Due from State & private banks & bankers, Trust Cos. & savings banks 74 17 Due from approved Reserve Agents... 4 708 69 Checks & other cash items.. 4 751 96 Notes of other Natl. Banks.. 65 00 Fractional Paper currency, nickles and cents 317 26 Lawful Mon by Reskkve in Bank, viz: Specie... $4 803 75 Legal tender notes 4 388 00. 9 191 75 Redemption fund with U. 8. Treas. (6 per cent cir.) 1 000 00 Total $203 318 81 State of Georgia—County of Butta: I, C. T. Beauchamp, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. C. T. BEAUCHAMP, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 24th day of June, 1912. J. W. CARMICHAEL, Notary Public, Batts County, Oa. Correct—Attest: J. H. Carmichael, W. A. Ne wton, J. H. McKibbeo, Directory. JACKSON BAPTIST CHURCH. Sunday, June 30. 11. a. m. “Symbols of the Divine Nature.” 8 p. m. “A View from Nebo.” 9:30 a. m. Bible School. 4p. m. Junior Union. Wednesday Night. Church conference. The plan* and drawing of the new church will be shown at this time. Let the church be on hand. BOY SCOUTS Two Patrols have taken the Tenderfoot degree and are now organized. They met Tuesday night. The Rams of Troop 1 elected Charles Johnson Patrol leader and Warren Furlow assis tant. The Owls of Troop 1 elec ted Frank Kinard Patrol leader and Hampton Daughtry assis tant. MRS. MARTHA MOORE DEAD AT RIPE OLD AGF After an illness of but a few hours, Mrs. Martha Moore died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. W. O’Neal Tuesday af ternoon at 5 o’clock. She was stricken Monday night at the supper table and grew worse un til the end came late Tuesday. It is thought acute indigestion was the cause of death. Mrs. Moore, who was in her 81st year, was a native of New ton county and before marriage was a Miss Ivey. She was the widow of the late William Moore and one of the best known wom en in the county. She was a member of the Methodist church and was loved for her noble Christian life. She is survived by four daugh ters, Mrs. J. C. Jones, Mrs. E. W. O’Neal, Mrs. W. F. Duke, and Mrs. J. E. Kitchens of Butts county; two sons, Messrs J. W. Moore of Jackson, and G. W. Moore, of Atlanta. The funeral was held at Stark Methodist church Wednesday af ternoon at 3 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev. James Bradley, of Jackson. In their bereavement the family have the sympathy of many friends. LIABILITIES Capital stock paid in SSO 000 00 Surplus fund 14 000 00 Undivided profits, less ex penses and taxes paid... 6 940 08 Nall, bank notes outst’n’d’g 20 000 00 Dividends unpaid 30 00 Individual deposits subject to check 41 074 77 Time certificates of deposit 22 493 58 Cashier’sch’k’soutstanding 214 15 Postal Savings Deposits 3 01 Notes A bills rediscounted 11 063 24 Bills payable 37 500 00 Total $203 318 81
