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THE JACKSON ARGUS.
the best paper in the best town in the best county in the best state in the best country
Thirty-seventh Year.
IN THE SOCIAL SWIH.
Those Coming and doing the Past
Week.
Mr. A. T. Buttrill spent Tuesday in
Atlanta.
Mr. Liiim Freeman, of Blount, was
in the city Wednesday.
Mr. D. V. Grant, from Route 5, was
in the city Wednesday.
Mrs. J. H. Pope, of Worthville, was
in shopping Wednesday.
Dr. A. F. White was in the city
from Flovilla Wednesday.
Mr. Ben Cleveland was in the city
•this week from Fitzgerald.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Cole were in
from Iron Springs Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs.Threatt Moore visited
in Atlanta the first of the week.
Mrs. Emily Jinks has been quite
sick this week, but is improving.
Mr. Howard Proctor, ;rom Monroe
county, was in the city Wednesday.
Mrs. W. F. Hale ind son, Mr. Hu
bert Hale, were in this city Tuesday.
Captain .1. W. McCord made a
business trip to Berner Wednesday
Miss Julia and Robert Ezell will
enter the Locust Grove Institute next
week.
Col. W. E. Watkins spent Tuesday
land Wednesday in Atlanta attending
I court.
Mr. W. P. Collier moved a few days
lajro to his new home in Monroe
■county.
Mrs. Annie Stanfield came a tew
■days since for a visit to Mrs. Y. A.
■Wright.
■
Mr. L. D. Moore, of Monticello,
■visited the family of Mr. Ben Moon
■■Sunday.
I Mr. T. H. Buttrill left Saturday for
la two weeks’ hunting and fishing trip
■ n I lorida.
I Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Lawson and
■liss Lurline were visitors to the city
■Vednesday.
I Mr. A. H. Pope, of Cork, and Mr
■V. H. Moore, of Flovilla, were in the
■ itv Tuesday.
I Col. Y. A. Wright spent the first of
■he week in Atlanta attending the
Supreme Court.
I Mrs. T. W. McCord, of Atlanta,
lame Tuesday for a visit to Mr. John
Harkley’s family.
I Mrs. M. A. Goodal will leave ne Y t
Huesday for several weeks’ visit to
Helatives in Cuthbert.
■ Mrs. Verna Wright’s father, Mr.
HVoodruff, of McDonough, has been
■ isiting her this week.
I Oscar Willis will leave for Bruns-
Hick Saturday for a visit to Troy,
Hho is in business there.
■ Miss Annie Kinsman has quite a
Hi'ge music class in Jenkinsburg—
Hnnmenced teaching this week.
I Mr. J. B. Edwards left Tuesday for
to visit tils brother, Mr
Henry Edwards, who is critically ill
■ Miss Adele Nutt and Miss Pauline
■allet will leave Monday for Orlan-
H< Fla., to spend the remainder of
He winter.
I Hr. and Mrs. Walter Moore, of
tikinsburg, spent Sunday with
eir mother, Mrs. Nannie Moore.
10 has been quite sick.
Mrs. H. W. Nally, who is spending
tne time with her parents, Mr. and
f s ' S. M. Pope, went to Monticello
pdnesday for a visit to relatives.
Mrs. M. J. Wilson came from Green-
'°d Monday to spend some time
tli her daughter, Mrs. B. F. Moon,
Dl '- and Mrs. W. YV. McCord and
tie son left last Saturday for a visit
Rev. and Mrs. J. S. .Lewis. From
ei 'e they will go to Florida to spend
me time. *
1 • L. L. Colwell moved his family
ew days ago to his new home in
e *dge of Butts, near Spalding
Ralph Bingham in Music, Song and Story at the Auditorium Tonight.
JACKSON, BUTTS COUNTY. GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1910.
county. He is near enough to still
make Jackson headquarters.
Mr. Talmage Carmichael, of Mc-
Donough, came down Wednesday
and took charge of the funeral of Mr.
S. J. Joyner, during the absence of
Mr. Oscar Willis, who had charge of
a funeral out of town.
Mrs. Ed Peek and children, of Lo
cust Grove, Mrs. Brooks and daugh
ter, Miss Gussie, and Mrs. Fannie
Hale, of Macon, and Mr. J. A. Joyner,
of College Park, attended the funeral
ot Mr. S. J. Joyner Wednesday.
Mrs. Robert Clark, who intended
returning last week to her home in
Macon, was taken very sick and was
unable to go. She was carried Mon
day to the home of her uncle, Dr. J.
E. Woods, where she will be until
well enough to return home.
Mr. W J. Wood will leave Satur
day for a ten days’ stay in Macon on
Prudential business with the State
Agent, Mr. Adams. Mr. Wood’s in
surance business has grown quite ex
tensive, and his large number of pa
trons point to the fact that his deal
ings with them is very satisfactory.
Mrs. W. J. Gibson went to Berner
Saturday to see her adnt, Mrs. J. T.
Castleberry, who has been quite sick.
When she re turn a she will bring with
her Mr. Gibson’s little niece, Annie
Boyt Gibson, who within the past
year lias lost both her father and
mother. She'will make her home
with Mr. and Mrs. Gibson.
Daughters to Meet Next
Wednesday,
The Daughters will meet next
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock
with Mrs. Frank Etheridge. It
being the birthday of General R.
E. Lee, his life will be discussed
and commented on. Answers to
the following questions will be lis
tened to with interest:
1. Describe the location of Ar
lington* Tell upon what plans
modeled, and how many years
elapsed before its completion.—Mrs.
Rosa Wright.
2. Through whom did Lee come
into possession of Arlington, and
what was its fate when he resigned
his Federal position and went to
Richmond? —Mrs. R. L. Smith.
3. For what is Arlington used at
the present time? llow many acres
belonging to the Government? I low
many Confederate soldiers sleep at
Arlington? How many Georgians?
—Mrs. T. M. Furlow.
4. What work has been under
taken for Arlington by all U. D. C.
Chapters in the United States? Who
is the Georgia Director of the Ar
lington Confederate Monument As
sociation?—Mrs. Frank Etheridge.
5. Sketch of the Life of Robert
E. Lee. —Dr. Robt. Van Deventer.
Little Boy Killed.
On last Sunday the nine-year
old son of Mr. John Britt, of Henry
county, was snapping a pistol,
which he thought was not loaded,
when it fired, the ball going through
his chin and lodging in the top of
his head. His death was almost
instantaneous. He was. buried
Monday at His
death is extremely sad to his
parents.
Miss HcClure Entertains
Miss Lilly McClure entertained
Friday evening in honor of
Lillian Brown, of Macon. Many
interesting games were played, and
at a late hour delicious refresh
ments were served. The visitors
present were: Miss Lillian Brown,
of Madon; Miss Mae Watson, of
Berner, and Miss Fima Williamson,
of Lumpkin.
Please come in and see about
your subscription.
Ralph Bingham,
The famous personator, humor
ist, violinis':, raconteur, at the
Auditorium tonight. Don’t miss
the opportunity of hearing him.
He always draws a big crowd.
AGE SETS WELL.
Meeting of Stockholders
and Directors Jackson
Banking Cos.
The regular annual stockholders’
meeting of the Jackson Banking
Company was held at the office of
the bank on Tuesday, January 11.
The report of the officers was high
ly gratifying and the stockholders
were very much pleased. Deposits
and earnings were both satisfac
tory. It was unanimously decided
that no dividend would be paid,
but all earnings be passed to undi
vided profit account. The same
directors and officers of the past
year were re-elected.
The Jackson Banking Company
is now in its twenty-second year,
and its age seems to set well, as
they have the largest deposits of
any bank in this section.
A Delightful Dining.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Turner had
with them Sunday at an elegant
dining Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Lyons
and Sylvia, Mr. and Mrs. Elmo
Jinks, and Mr. and Mrs. R. S.
Womble.
Mr. 5. J. Joyner Passes
Away.
After an illness of pnenmonia,
Mr. S. J. Joyner passed away Tues
day morning at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. B. C. Milton, near
Flovilla. Mi. Joyner had been a
resident of the county for many
years, a greater part of the time
living in this city. lie was a con
sistent member of the Baptist
church, and. by his daily walk and
conversation showed the true spirit
of the Master, and that God was
his light, his life, his strength.
There is nothing more beautiful in
life than when a good soldier of the
cross has run- his race and finished
his course to fall asleep with the
full Consciousness that he will
awake in the presence of Him he
loved and served on earth.
The funeral services were con
ducted at the Baptist church Wed
nesday morning by Dr. Van De
venter, and the interment was in
the city cemetery here. The pall-
were Confederate Veterans.
Mr. Joyner leaves four devoted
children, three daughters and one
son —Mrs. B. C. Milton, near Flo
villa; Mrs. Brooks, of Macon; Mrs.
N. R. MdCord, of this city, and
Mr. J. A. Joyner, of College Park.
Ftnlarging Their Space.
The Carmichael-Mallet Company
are making a great improvement in
their store, which will give them
much needed room. Their milli
nery parlor, which has been in the
rear of the store, will be moved
up stairs. A staircase is beipg
built near the office, leading to the
upper floor, where they will also
have a suit and ready-to-wear de
partment, and a department for
carpets, rugs and mattings. This
will be quite an addition to their
already handsome and convenient
store.
i HIGHLY SATISFAC I ORY
fleeting of Stockholders
and Directors Jackson
National Bank.
The stockholders of The Jackson
National Bank held their regular
annual meeting on Tuesday, Jan
uary 11, at 10 o’clock The meet
ing was well attended and the
stockholders were much pleased at
the showing made by the bank for
the past year. The bank, desiring
to build up a good strong surplus
account, placed all of its earnings,
amounting to nearly $12,000, to
surplus and undivided profit ac
count. Tne stockholders are en
thusiastic and feel greatly encour
aged over the outlook.
The following directors were
elected for the ensuing year: C. S.
Maddox, J. Lee Byron, E. L.Smith,
Z. T. Buttrill, Joel B. Watkins, A.
H. Smith, T. H. Buttrill, W. P.
Nutt, F. S. Etheridge.
Immediately following the stock
holders’ meeting, the directors met
and elected F. S. Etheridge, Presi
dent: T. FI. Buttrill, Vice-Presi
dent; R. P. Sasnett, Cashier; E. J.
McMichael, Assistant Cashier and
Bookkeeper.
Large Crowds Hear firs.
Armor.
The people of our city had the
pleasure and profit of hearing Mrs.
Mary Armor, President of the State
W. C. T. U., on last Saturday at
the Court House and .Sunday after
noon and evening at the Methodist
church. She is finely posted on
prohibition, its great need in the
country, and its effects since the
bill was passed by the Georgia Leg
islature. She is a fine speaker, and
the large congregation Sunday
night gave qlose attention to her
words, which were a combination
of facts regarding the work. She
gave particular stress to the fact
that the Southern women do mot
want the ballot, as has been said
of the W. C. T. U.; that they will
always depend on the chivalry of
Southern men to protect tligm. She
gives God the glory for the great
prohibition victory in the State. At
the close of the meeting the con
gregation gave her a contribution
of over seventy dollars to further
the great work of temperance.
Hr. and Mrs. James Hark
ness McKibben’s Pearl
Wedding.
Saturday afternoon Mr. and Mrs.
James llarkuess / McKibben will
celebrate their “Pearl Wedding,”
having been married thirty, years.
Their pretty home on West Third
street will be a scene of unusual
pleasure as their large number of
guests meet to extend good wishes
and enjoy their royal hospitality.
Mr. and Mrs. McKibben wish it
stated that they do not wish any
presents.
Beet for coughs and colds is Ken
nedy’s Laxati/e Cough Syrup It
moves the bowels freely yet gently
and thereby drives the cold from the
S’-ste It stops the cough. Chil
dren like it—pleasant to take. Sold
by Slaton Drug Cos.
Party taking wire foot
mat at the door of the
steps of the Harkness
Building can avoid prose
cution by returning it to
its original place.
LITTLE LOCAL LINES.
Some of the Happenings of the Week
Briefly Told.
Mr. M. D. Garr was in from High
Falls Thursday.
Mrs. I. J. Slaughter continues quite
sick, but is somewhat improved.
This week Mr. Mote Watts bought
the home of Mr. O. B. Willis, on Cov
ington street, for an out-of-town
party, who will move here during the
year. The particulars of the party
and business is not yet to be given
the public.
A quartette of congenial spirits en
joyed a chafing dish supper with Miss
Bertha Carmichael a few evenings
sipce. Those present were: Miss
Ethel Higgins, ot Covington, Miss
Bertha Carmichael, Messrs. Jack
Dempsey and Homer Carmichael.
On next Sunday morning at the
ll o’clock service at the Methodist
church Rev. C. It. Cleckler will
preach on ‘ Pontius Pilate.” In the
evening, Mr. J. B. Richards, well
known as tile State President of the
Anti-Saloon League, will talk to the
people. Everybody cordially invited.
Wo are keeping up with the days
by a magnificent calendar presented
by the First National Bank. On the
calendar is a beautiful picture, “A
Glimpse of the Sound of Montauk,”
copied from Thomas Moran’s famous
painting. It certainly is a com
bination of the useful and beautiful,
and we very much appreciate the
gift.
Not a day passes that The Aig.is
does not enroll new subscribers, lor
which we are very grateful. To quite
an uvalance of subscription bills sent
out Hit first of the month there) lias
been many prompt responses, accom
panied witli cheering words. All this
we heartily appreciate. But we urge
those in arrears to help the good.work
on. Send us a check for ail arrears
and a subscription in advance and
get our exceptionally fine clubbing
rates. I)o it now. You know the
postal laws forbid our carrying sub
scribers longer than a year.
WORTMVILLE.
Miss Lillie Mae Hodges is visit
ing relatives in Jackson this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Will White have a
new little son to help brighten their
home.
Mr. Hugh Mote, of Bethel, was
a visitor at this place last Sunday
afternoon.
Mr. Cleveland Aiken called to
see a very dear friend at Finchers
ville Sunday evening. Ask him
who it was
Misses Lola Washington and
Leila Stodghill were guests Satur
day and Sunday of Mrs. Eugene
Martin, of Woodstown.
„ Mr. M. A. Benson and family
are now domiciled at the place fa
miliarly known as the old Benson
home. Mr. John Chambers and
family are residing at the place
where Mr*. Benson recently moved
from.
The bridge across Tussahaw
creek at Hendricks Mill will soon
be complete. This bridge will be
very much appreciated by the j>eo
ple of Worthvilie, as they were
greatly in need of some way of
crossing the stream at that place.
If you owe The Argus, either on
subscription or account, please call
and arrange same at once.
Making Life Safer.
Everywhere life is being made more
safe through the work of Dr. King’s
New Life Pills in Constipation, Bil
iousness. Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Liver Trouble-*, Kidney Diseases and
Bowel D‘orders. They’re easy, but
sure, and perfectly build up the
health. 25c at Whitehurst's drug
store.
No. 16