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BUTTS COUNTY PROGRESS VOLUME 32. MASS MEETING CALLED TO DISCUSS COTTON SITUATION To consider ways and means of marketing: the cotton crop, and to cope with the business conditions caused the war in Europe there will be a mass meeting of the citizens of Butts county in the court house in Jackson at 12 o’clock, noon, Saturday, August 22. Every farmer, every business man, every professional man in Butts county is urged to be on hand at that time. Matters of vital concern to the community will be discussed. Mr. F. S. Etheridge, who has just returned from the Cotton Conference in Washington, has some information of value that he will give to the people at that time. The situation can and will be met and handled successfully. In this important work you are expected to play a man-sized part. The co-operation of all the people is needed. Be on hand Saturday and do your part. SUPERIOR COURT NOW ON GRIND Judge Daniel Delivers An Able Charge CRffiHNAL DOCKET HEAVY I. H. Maddox Foreman of Grand Jury—No Session Held Wednesday Which Was Election Day Facing a heavy calendar and a busy week, the August term of Butts superior court was convened Monday morning by Judge R. T. Daniel. His charge to the grand jury was brilliant. He charged that body particularly in refer ence to the automobile law and called attention to reckless driv ing of cars and the provision of the law that says automobiles shall not be driven over six miles an hour at crossings. Mr. I. H. Maddox was elected foreman of the grand jury and Mr. T. B. McMichael clerk. The first case taken up was that of W. J. Young vs T. P. Kimbell. Criminal business was reached Tuesday morning and Judge Daniel announced that he would clear the jail before any other civil business was tried. A large number of people were in town to attend the sittings of court. Politics was the subject of animated discussion. Court adjourned Wednesday on account of the state primary. Several visiting attorneys were in attendance upon court during the week. It is likely that court will hold until Saturday. Sandy Creek Cemetery To Be Cleaned off the 25 I*. Announcement is made that there will be a meeting of those interested on Tuesday, August 25 for the purpose of cleaning up Sandy Creek cemetery. Those in the community are requested to attend, take dinner and spend the entire day in improving the cemetery, where sleep so many of the county's noble dead. SEVERAL GOOD LAWS PASSED Constructive Legislation Enacted SOME BILLS WERE KILLED i Vital Bill, Health Law And Constitutional Amendments Among the Bills Passed This Session i Atlanta, Ga., August 12.—This session of the general assembly, after all, has been fruitful of some mighty good legislation and the death of some that was bad. Here are the more important bills passed: New counties authorized: Bar row, Candler, Bacon and Evans. A health bill creating sanitary districts and regulations. A vital statisticts bill. Changing state and county elec tions from October to November, cutting out one election and, it is claimed, saving the state $75,000. It becomes effective this year. A garnishment bill, making one-half of the wages of those receiving $1.25 per day subject to garnishment. The bill making it a misde meanor to draw a check against a non-existent bank account. Thirty days are allowed in which to make check good before pros ecution can be started. Bill (constitutionalamendment) to make members of the general assembly hold over until their successors are elected and qualify. Bills increasing the powers of the agricultural department in the regulation of pure food laws and in hog cholera and the cattle tick. Bill to give aid to the entomol ogical department in eradicating black root and fighting the boll weevil. A child labor bill. The college endowment exemp tion bill was killed, as was the school book bill and other meas ures, including putting solicitors general on salary. These are some of the more im- j portant matters, but is by means ] a complete list. JACKSON, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 21. 1914. THE DEATH ANGEL CLAIMS MRS. BALL Final Summons Came on last Friday DEATH A SEVERE SHOCK Prominent And Beloved Woman Vicflim of Fever —Funeral Services Occur red Saturday Afternoon After an illness of little more than a week, Mrs. Henry Otis Ball passed away on last Friday morning at her home here. Even when so low, her family and friends had hoped that the crisis might be safely passed and her life spared. Mrs. Ball was one of the most popular young matrons of the city and was beloved wherever she was known. Her popularity was not of the sought-after kind but came on account of the love ly disposition she possessed. Al ways bright and happy she was the sunshine of the home, over which she presided with so much grace and cordial hospitality. She was before her marriage about six years ago Miss Leonora Brock Nutt and was a favorite during her young ladyhood. She was a devoted wife and mother and a friend and neighbor who could always be depended upon for constancy and helpfulness. The funeral services were con ducted at the home on Saturday afternoon by Dr. Robert VanDe venter, who also officiated at the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Ball. Two favorite hymns, “Jesus Lo ver of My Soul” and “Where He Leads I’ll Follow,” were sweetly rendered by a quartette compos ed of Mrs. S. H. Thorntcfn, Miss Viola Slaughter, Messrs. R. P. Sasnett and Boyd McMichael. Beautiful floral offerings were sent from sorrowing relatives and friends here and elsewhere. The pallbearers were Messrs. A. T. Buttrill, A. C. Finley, C. M. Kimbell, T. B. McMichael, Morris Moore, C. M. Compton. Interment was in the City Ceme tery. Mrs. Ball is survived by her husband, two young sons, Otis and Levi, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Nutt, three sisters, Mrs. E. D. Tolleson of McDon ough, Mrs. J. H. Turner and Miss Doris Nutt of this city and one brother, Mr. W. L. Nutt. SUPERINTENDENT MARTIN MAKES AN ANNOUCNEMENT All patrons and friends are cor dially invited to be present at the opening exercises of the Jackson Public Schools Monday, August 31 at 8:30. It is necessaay for each student to be present to get an even start with their work. All pupils chat become of school age during the scholastic year ( may enter in September as no new class will be started at the beginning of the spring term. All pupils that enter first grade later than September must be prepared to take the work of the class. All tuition of non-resident students after September 14 will be paid by the county superinten dent. We are looking forward to a successful school year and so licit the co-operation of our pa- J trons and friends. W. P. Martin. THE 1914 SESSION OF MEETING OVER Holiness Faith Concludes Fine Meeting MANY THOUSAND ATTEND Leaders For Next Session Announced Sunday’s Crowd Was A Record Breaker —Few Accidents Leaders for the 1915 session of the Indian Springs Holiness Camp Meeting include Dr. H. C. Morri son. president of Asbury college, Wilmore, Ky., and Dr. J. L. Brasher, Boax, Ala., with Rev. Arthur Moore, evangelist of the South Georgia conference, as as sistant. The session, which closed Sun day night was, in the opinion of many people, the best all around meeting yet held. The results were all that could have been de sired, it is given out. One hun dred or more conversions were made as a result of the strong, spiritual preaching. Unusually brilliant were the sermons of Dr. Dunaway and they made a pro found impression on all who at tended. It is stated that so liberal were the contributions that S4OO more than was asked for by the trus tees was donated. Butts County Day, which falls on Wednesday of the session, was made an annual event. Next year two Butts county boys, Rev. John W. Ham and Rev. Walstein McCord, will be the leaders on that occasion. The largest crowd of the ten days and one of the largest in the annals of the camp ground, was present Sunday. It is esti mated that there was all the way from 10,000 to 15,000 persons in Sunday’s throng. It required the attention of officers to keep open the avenues of traffic Sunday, so dense was the multitude and the almost endless procession of au tomobiles, buggies and other ve hicles. In spite of the thousands that packed and jammed the grounds and lined the roads, se rious accidents were scarce, only a few collisions being reported. OPENING OF FALL TERM WILL BE NEXT MONDAY As was announced in The Pro gress exclusively, last week, the fall term of the city schools opens next Monday. Appropriate ex ercises will mark the opening, the following gentlemen being scheduled to make talks: Revs. E. F. Dempsey, A. E. Sansburn, !R. VanDeventer and Messrs. C. S. Maddox and C. L. Redman. Herewith is given the faculty for the ensuing year: W. P. Martin, Supt., English. W. 0. Perritt. Mullins, S. C., Mathematics. Miss Jennie McEiroy, Atlanta. History, English. Miss Janie Hearn, Eatonton, Latin, French. Miss Julia Thornton, Tallapoo- Isa, seventh grade. Miss Bessie Waldrop, Flovilla. OLD MACEDONIA HAS NEW CHURCH Dedication Services Were Recently Held IS HANDSOME BUILDING Oldest Church in County Has Interesting Service —Established Nearly Hun dred Years Ago i The dedication of the hand some new church at Macedonia on August 8 was an event in which county-wide interest cen tered. This is the oldest church jin Butts countv, having been es tablished in 1826 and is intimate ly connected with the history of the county. This is the fourth building that has been erected at I Macedonia. i Starting two or three years ago the people of the community be gan to raise subscriptions for the building and met with hearty re sponse from all quarters. The present house of worship is a handsome and substantial edifice and a credit to the county. Most interesting were the ded ication ceremonies, for which oc casion a large crowd gathered and dinner was served on the grounds. The dedication sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. Z. E. Barron, and there were a number of other excellent feat ures that made the day notable. The following program was carried out: History of Macedonia church and its pastors —J. M. T. Mayo. History and sketch of Macedo nia —J. Matt McMichael and O. S. Duke. Outline of what dedication means—Rev. J. E. Barron, At water. Prayer—Rev. W. M. Hardy, Atlanta. Dedication sermon—Rev. Z. E. Barron, pastor of the church. In the afternoon there was preaching by Rev. J. E. Barron, father of the pastor, and at night Rev. W. M. Hardy filled the pul pit, preaching to a large crowd. COL FELDER ADDRESSED LARGE CROWD MONDAY Col. T. S. Felder made one of the closing speeches of his cam paign for United States senator here Monday. He was introdu ced by Mayor W. E. Watkins. A large and appreciative audience heard Mr. Felder’s address which was along the usual lines. sixth grade. Miss Davie Fletcher, Jackson, fifth grade. Miss Kate Amoss, Milledgeville fourth grade. Mrs. Julia S. Doane, Jackson, third grade. Miss Sarah Lu Hardin, Con yers, second grade. Miss Annie Lou McCord. Jack son, first grade. Miss Ezra Morrison, Jackson, Music. Mrs. O. L. Chesnutt, Jackson, Art. NUMBER 34.