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About The Butts County progress. (Jackson, Ga.) 18??-1915 | View Entire Issue (May 8, 1914)
TEACHERS ELECTED FOR NEXT SCHOLASTIC YEAR At a meeting of the school board Tuesday afternoon the following teachers were elected: Superintendent Jackson Pub lic Schools, Prof. W. P. Martin, High school department: princi pal, Mr. W. 0. Peritt, of Monti cello, Ga. Miss Jennie McElroy was re elected teacher ef History and English of the eighth and ninth grades. Miss Marguerite Nunnally, French and Latin. Grammar school: Miss Julia Thornton, seventh grade, Miss Bessie Waldrop, sixth grade. Miss Davie Fletcher, fifth grade. Miss Kate Amos, fourth grade. Mrs. Julia S. Done, third grade. Miss Saralu Hardin, second grade. Miss Annie Lou McCord, first grade. Music department, Miss Ezra Morrison. Art department, Mrs. 0. Lee Chessnutt. Professors G. L. Williams and J. B. Mallet did not stand for re election. It is understood that Prof. Mallet will study law. Corn 3 for 25c, Taylor. An Appreciation ot Mrs. E. R. Merritt. The saying that death loves a shining mark was verified when the death angel hov ered over the home of Mr. E. R. Merritt, of Jenkinsburg, and bore the spirit of his beloved wife to the home not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. She had always lived at her childhood home, and as Miss Lola Childs, was a smart attrac tive girj whom everybody loved. About fourteen years ago she married Mr. E. R. Merritt. She was a true disciple of the Lord and her whole life reflected the beauty of the commandment to love one another. Love was the law of her life. She was a moth er to the orphan, a friend to the widow and a comforter to all who were acquainted with grief. She had made preparations for her going away and waited pa tiently until the summons came for her to enter into the joy of her Lord. Her ministry of love was unto all classes of people and especially did she care for the poor and needy. Having no children of her own her lonely heart went out to brighten and bless other homes and seek hap piness in the joys of others. To her heart broken husband and devoted brothers we offer sympathy, but we know how helpless are human efforts to comfort them that mourn. Only through faith can we know “He doeth all things well.” No one can fill the place of her who has gone from our midst. She was one of the rare characters whose , whole life proved: “I live for those who love me, For those who know me true, For the heaven that smiles above me And waits my spirit, too, For the wrong that needs resistance For the future in the distance And the good that I can do.” Carrie Pulliam, Barnesville, Ga. Plate Ice is the We sell it. Conner & Craw ford, Tomatoes 3 for 25c, Taylor. MRS. MATILOA RIDGEWAY PASSES TO BEYOND Friends throughout the county were saddened by the news of Mrs. Matilda Ridgeway’s death, which occurred at her home Monday night. She nad been a sufferer from cancer for some time and her death was not un expected. Mrs. Ridgeway was one of the oldest women in the county, be ing in her 83rd year. She was an estimable Christian character and was known and loved by a large circle of friends who grieve at her passing. She was a daughter of the late Thomas McKibben. Surviving Mrs. Ridgeway are one son, Mr. T. J. Ridgewav, three sisters, Mrs. Susana Fos ter, Mrs. Hattie McKibben and Mrs. Peggie Thomason. The funeral was held at Fel lowship church Tuesday after noon at 2 o’clock, Rev. James Bradley of the Presbyterian church, officiating. In their sorrow the family have the sympathy of a host of friends. To My Customers and Friends, On account of having been of fered prospects I deem brighter and a more profitable line to han dle, I will soon—or as rapidly as possible—close out my stock of groceries in Jackson to enter in to another line of business in an other town—discontinuing my business in Jackson. In making this move I wish to thank each one of my customers for their liberal patronage and to my friends will say that the many kind words spoken in my behalf are appreciated, and I as sure you my whole aim has been to please and satisfy your wants. I have acted honestly in all my dealings and if any doubt arose I cheerfully gave you the benefit of same. Now, that I am going to other parts I hope that you will con tinue to have that same pleasant feeling for my welfare that you have so often expressed. Note—like all other people who do a credit business, I have un avoidedlv accumulated some debts which I must pay, and if each one of those owing me will come forward promptly with the amount due I will be fully pre pared to meet all my claims and we will all rejoice together. Jackson will be my home; how ever, as I do not contemplate moving my family, for sometime anyway. I again thank you and don’t forget about your account due me. I have served you honestly and to the very best of my ability— so do not speak harshly of me for asking your prompt payment. J. A. Joyner. Sheriff’s Sale. Georgia—Butts County. Will be sold before the Court house ddorinthe city of Jackson, Butts coun ty, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in June, during the legal hours of sale, for cash, the following property towit: That tract or parcel of land in Scott’s extension to the town of Jackson and known as lot No. 75 and fronting on Orchard street 50 feet and running back to an alley on the west, bounded as fol lows: East by Plum street, north by A. J. Hand’s, south by A. J. Hand’s, west by a ten foot alley, said property being in Butts county. Levied on as the property of John M. Trimble and Maudie Trimble to satisfy a fi fa issued from the Henry Superior Court, April terra, in favor or Mrs. Annie Nolen vs the said John M. Trimble and Maudie Trimble and especially against the above described land. Tenant in pos session and defendants legally notified. L. M. Crawford, Sheriff. PAPER BY MRS. MARY HAM READ FORTY YEARS AGO The following paper by Mrs. Mary E. Ham was written near ly forty years ago and was read at the organization of the first missionary society of the Baptist church. By request it was read several weeks ago at one of the meetings of the W. M. U.: To My Sisters in the Lord: Thinking of the light of the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ shining into our souls, to dispel darkness, ignorance and super stition, may the Lord help us to appreciate this glorious ’ light of Christ. And with willing hearts and hands be ever ready to work for the Master, to bring some poor soul to the Lord. If we do what we can, God will bless us in discharge of duty. Shall it be said of each one of us, “She hath done what she'could?” Are we doing what we can to send this glorious light to others who are in darkness without the light of Christ? Are we giving to the poor? Are we denying ourselves of some luxury, or something to adorn our person for the sake of honor ing our Lord? Are we praying—May Jthv kingdom come, and o’er all this earth prevail? God bless us in discharge of duty. May the Lord help each one of us to shine brighter and reflect the light of Christ in the darkness about. I pray that none may loose their way in this night of sin, be cause of any Hack of mine or yours in shining. * May God help us to be faithful over a few things is my prayer. Mary E. Ham. W ORTH VILLE. Misses Grace Thaxton, Mary Lizzie and Emma Thomas, of Jackson spent Friday night with Misses Lilibel and Cleo Wash ington. Mr. and Mrs. Jean Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wilson were guests Friday of Mrs. W. F. Stodghill. Mr. and Mrs. K. Wilson spent Friday night with Mrs. W. A. Aiken. Miss Lizzie Fincher was the guest Saturday night and Sun day of Miss Lessie Stodghill. Messrs. Jim Cowan, J. H. Pope, Misses Lilibel and Lola Washington, Laura, Etor and Lilimae Duke attended the sing ing at Old Bethel Sunday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Stodg hill, of Atlanta spent the week end with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Duke, Messrs. W. A. Aiken, Troy Lof ton, Bob Lamb and Joe Ham mond were visitors to Jackson Saturday. Mrs. Lewis White and children of jackson, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. White. Mr. and Mrs. Ike Wilson, Misses Lilibel, Cleo, and Lola Washington, La Rue Pope, Evie Maddox, Emma Lewis, Messrs. Asa Ezelle, Curt and Jim Cow ans, Elmis and Jim Cawthon, J. H. Pope, Cleveland Aiken and Rupert Washington picniced at Hendrick’s mill Saturday after noon. Conner & Crawford will handle ice again this sea son. Get their prices. \ ir^MAVI 2 ’™ 4 Great as to Numbers Detail—Miles in Length . One Hundred Shrine Patrols in Fancy Costume. One Hundred Bands of Music. High Dignitaries of the Order. Thousands of Shriners Afoot and Camel-Back. Most Spectacular Event of Its Kind Ever Witnessed in the South. The public is not only cordially invited but will be greatly interested and entertained in witnessing this superb event. Reduced Fares From All Points. >— • Greatly Augmented Service. SOUTHERN RAILWAY, Premier Carrier of the South. For Complete particulars as to lares and schedules, ocmmunicate with SOUTHERN RAILWAY TICKET AGENT. Mr. and Mrs. Will White were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Cawthon. Worthville and Fincheryille schools closed Friday, Misses Land and Lewis returning to their homes in Jackson and De catur. Messrs. Robert and Walter White spent Friday in Jackson. STARK Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Buttrill visited White Oak Poultry Farm Wednesday. Messrs. Tommie Leverett and Raymond Cook of Monticello, vis ited friends here Sunday. Misses Birma Barnes and Gla dys O’Neal spent Wednesday night with Miss Lillian Duke. Misses Vera and Jessie Jones worshipped at Stark church Sun day and dined with Mrs. E. W. O’Neal. Mrs. Jim Duke ana nephew, Albert Duke, visited friends in Atlanta for the past few days. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Singley visited Mr. and Mrs. Z. P. Smith Sunday. Miss Willie McClure spent Tuesday night with Miss Nellie Singley. Mr. Mercer Hodges and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. G, Duke. Miss Florrie Mackey of Jack son, spent the week end with Miss Cleora Bartlett. Miss Ghittie Cook spent the week end at Jenkinsburg with home folks. Mr. Arthur McClure was a vis itor here Sundav. Mr. John Cook visited Miss Gladys Singley Sunday. Mr. Berma Presley worshipped at Stark church Sunday. Miss Gladys O’Neal spent Sun day with Miss Lessie O’Neal. Messrs. Van and Fielder Jones visited friends here Saturday. Mr. Scrapp Thornton, of Flo villa, was a visitor here Monday. Misses Willie McClure, Lucile Swint and brother, Hendrick Swint, spent Friday night with Black Langshans are the great est winter layers known. Taylor. Finds Cure for Epilepsy After Years of Suffering “My daughter was afflicted with epileptic fits for three years, the attack* coming every few weeks. We employed several doctors but they did her no good. About a and it certainly little girl. She Is now apparently cured and is en joying the best over a year since she has had a ' " fit. We cannot speak too highly of Dr. Miles’ Nervine." MRS. FRANK ANDERSON, Comfrey, Minn. Thousands of children in the United States who are suffering from attacks of epilepsy are a burden and sorrow to their parents, who would give anything to restore health to the sufferers. Dr. Miles’ Nervine is one of the best remedies known for this affliction. It has proven beneficial in thousands of cases and those who have used it have the greatest faith in it. It is not a “cure-all,” but a reliable remedy for nervous diseases. You need not hesitate to give it a trial. Sold by all Druofllrta- If the flrat bottle falls to benefit your money Is returned. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind. Mrs. Anna Hammond at Worth ville. Mr. Otha Bond visited Miss Maude Duke Sunday. Mrs. John Bartlett spent Sat urday with Mrs. W. D. Hoard. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Bartlett spent the week end in Atlanta. Rev. Seals Askew filled Rev. F. G. Speermdn’s appointment at Stark church Saturday and Sunday. Singing Sunday Well Attended *'t - - - Several hundred persons were present at the Sacred Harp sing ing at Old Bethel church Sunday. The occasion was one of the most enjoyable ever held in the coun ty and a number of out of the county visitors were present. A number of leaders of note had charge of the singing and the old familiar gospel hymns were ren dered in a pleasing manner. Dinner was served on the grounds at the noon hour. It is estimated that at least five hun dred persons were present.
