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THE JACKSON ARGUS. best paper in the best town in the best county in the best state in the best country |ty-seventh Year. WY\E SOCIAL SWin. H Coming and Going the Past Week. L chiWs spent Saturday in ■a. B Me Reynolds spent Saturday lanta. ■F. S. Etheridge is in New York Bus week. ■j.jre Mallet spent Saturday in ■ate City. ■ C. A. Butner has been quite Bis week. L Minnie Hannncnd spent Mon li the city. land Mrs. W. F. Taylor were in ling Thursday. I. M. J. Carson is in Monroe |v visiting relatives. Is Josephine Jones spent Satur |nd Sunday in Atlanta. B, ora Head will spend Saturday Bantu and Sunday in Hampton Bi Morris went to Atlanta the ,Bf the week for a few days’ visit Bl Noien lias installed a hand- B n ew cash register in his store. B. West was down from Atlanta Bsday visiting her aunt, Mrs. Di- B. J. Schwartz lias returned from Bn days’ business trip to New Bses Mattie and Hattie Ogletree K among the visitors here this ■ss Zana Hunt spent Saturday ■ Sunday with loved ones in At ■ss Floy Maddox spent Sunday in lust Grove with Miss Ophelia Iks. Ir. C. T. Thornton, of Atlanta, lit the week-end with relatives in ■city. Ir. and Mrs. R. W. Torbert, of |ner, were in the city shopping ■day. Ir. H. Y. McCord, of Atlanta, lie a business visit to the city Idnesday. Kiss Jessie Jones is again at school Kr several weeks’ absence on ac- Int of sickness. Kiss Lois Biles will be down from Ickbridge to spend the week-end 111 home folks. Br. D. B. Moore and daughter. Miss ■die, were visitors from Jenkins- Bg Wednesday. Biss Annie Kate Ham is at home Bn a visit to Mr. and Mrs. John Bin, of Atlanta. Blenitt Bailey lias gone to Atlanta I take a course at the Southern Bsiness College. Bits. J. Groodzinsky and little ones Bve to-day, Friday, for a visit to Batives in Atlanta. Bnnton Hopkins brought Dr. J. B. Bopkins’ new Maxwell Sportsman B r from Atlanta Sunday. Blr. G. N. Thomas, who lias been the city several months, lias re- Bned to his home in Macon. ■Miss Eva Key Bailey, from Cox Bhege. spent the first part of the ■eek with loved ones in the city. ■ Mrs. Dr. J. Lee Byron, who has B eu seriously ill with a carbuncle ■ le past two weeks, is improving. ■ Mrs. M. A. Goodal’s friends are B&d to see her at home after tw r o ■onths’ visit to relatives in Cuth ■ert. 1 Dr. R. w. Mays has purchased a Bupinobile, and John Billie is K ow prepared to speed with the Kwiftest. I Mrs. J. T. Webb, of Arkansas, came Biiis week to visit her mother, Mrs. K aur& Gaston, and other relatives in Ifßcounty. B r - McCormick arrived a few days Bp* from New York city to accept of stenographer for Mr. BP- Shepherd. JACKSON, BUTTS COUNTY, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 1910. Miss Annie Hammond spent Sun day wi h her parents in the country. She was accompanied by Miss Fan nie Myrtice Biles. Mrs. J. T. Goodman returns Satur day from a visit to Montioello. Mr. I. J. Slaughter is at home suf fering from a very severe cold. Mr. L. P. Lester, of Macon, was the guest of relatives in the city' Thursday. Charlie Land is over from the State University for a few days’ visit home. Mrs. H. G. Asbury and Mrs. J. B. Childs were visitors from Jenkins burg Thursday. Mrs W.G. Koogle and little daugh ter, Alice, arrived Sunday from New' Yoik to spend some time with Mr. J. S. Johnson’s family. Dr. H. W. Copeland has bought a handsome Buick car. He and Mr. Bluma Carmichael brought it from Atlanta Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. McCullough had with them the past few days Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McCullough and Misses Kate and Mary Glass, of Flippen. Dr. R. VanDeventer and Lamar Etheridge left the first of the week for New York, from where they sail or several months’ tour in Europe. Mrs. Guy Coleman returned Mon day from several weeks’ visit to friends and relatives in Macon, Coch ran, Eastman, Mcßae and Scotland. Mr. J. H Mills was in the city from the thriving town of Jenkinsburg Wednesday. He gives a good report >f the growth, enterprise and pros perity of his section of the county. Mrs. Lottie Atkinson has been se riously ill for ten days at. the home of her parants. Mr. and Mrs. J. M.Craw ford, near Indian Spring. Her con dition was very critical the first of the week, but at present is improv ing. Col. T. G. Dorough, the genial and affable agent who will conduct the land sale at Carmichael Park May 3d, is busy getting everything in readiness for the large crowd which is expected to attend the sale. He, like everybody else who knows the city, believes in the great future of Jackson. The rapid and permanent growth of the city is bound to con tinue, and real estate will increase in value. PROGRAMME For riemorial Day, April 26, 1910, Beginning at 10 a. m. 1. Parade by Jackson Rifles. 2. Assemble at Court House. Prayer by Dr. R. C. Cleckler. 3. Selection by orchestra. 4. Introduction of speaker by Col. Julian Willingham. 5. Address —Judge R. T. Daniel, of Griffin. 6. Solo —Mrs. J. W. Crum. 7. Delivery of medal for prize es say on "The Battle of Gettys burg.” 8. Chorus —Dixie’s Land. 9. Delivery of Crosses of Honor by Mrs. J. B. Settle —Remarks by Col. Threat Moore. 10. Song— Old Time Confederates, led by Mr. S. M. Pope. 11. Invocation at dinner by Dr. James Bradley. 12. Dinner for Confederates served by the Daughters of the Con federacy. 13. Automobile ride for Confeder ates at 2 o’clock. They will assemble on south side of the square. A special invitation is extended to the people in the county. Let all come and bring a well-filled basket. Ice, cold Ice, at Conner & Crawford’s. MUSTER ROLL Of Captain S. L>. Nutt, Company G, THIRD REG. GEORGIA RESERVES, Army Confederate States of America. The following list of names will be read with considerable interest, es pecially’ by the survivors of the gal lant Third Georgia Regiment, than which, possibly, no braver, truer, or more patriotic band of men went forth to battle for their conception of the right during the sixties. Many of them have long since answered the last roll call, and each succeeding Memorial Day marks a gradual thin ning of the ranks: S D Nutt G W Thornton VV A Waldrop J 0 Beauchamp W M Mallet C H Thornton J J Wilson J M Ball J S Heflin J W McCord A J Roberts J A Moore G VV Hamilton D K Asbury John Bearden L B Brooks John Baines H N Byars W F Clark J B Clark John Cook Floyd Collins Henry Calhoun John Carter David Di.rveu H Edwards W H Gardner A D Hoard G W Hodges Henry Hamilton Wm Hammock TJKaizlip G W Head G D Heath J A King W H Kelley W H Kimbrough Taylor Lynch J L Laseter W T Laseter Green McMichael A W Mayfield T J McClure W H Merideth David Maddox W H Maddox 8 H Mobley J H McCuUers W H McGehee T F McCrabi I Newby Win Ogletree P W Pullin W R Parker Hiram Reeves B F Reynolds A J Rone W F Rich Z T Sparks A G Smith F St Amand T J Smith W E Strange Jeptha Smith Wm Sherling Win Smith W W Thaxtou R A Thornton T J Thurston R A Thrower B S Turner I Tatum J E Thaxtou J W Washington J E Weaver T W Wallace T W Woodward W C Weaver W S Wright R M Washington W A Woodbury J A Whaley Giles Young John Young F M House I) Fergerson M W Greer PT Hodges E L Ogden J J Deason J H Fergerson J R Price Alex Roberts The Big New Store. The handsome two-story building for Etheridge, Smith & Cos., which has been in course of construction for some time, is being pushed rapidly on, and is now assuming such shape that you can see how beautiful it will be when completed. A large force of carpenters has been engaged to hurry to completion the upper story, which will be finished in golden oak, and will be a model of convenience. As soon as this is completed the entire stock of goods will be moved i.p stairs, and the business will go on uninterrupted as it has been since the work was first begun. The lower floor will be finished in mahogany, which will give the interior an exceedingly handsome appearance. This hand some building has excited much ad miration among the people, and the management is to be congratulated for the way the trade has been han dled during the building. Card of Thanks. Words are inadequate to express my appreciation to the voters of the county who so kindly supported me for Tax Collector in the last primary. Although I was defeated, I appre ciate and thank the voters for their support. I will long remember the kindness the people have shown me. W. F. Thomas. flatthews-Nolen; Weaver-Nutt. The announcement of the engage ment of Miss Lynda Matthews and Mr. Paul Nolen and Miss Annie Lil lian Weaver and Mr. Willie Lee Nutt caused much pleasant comment among their many friends in the city. The young ladies have been frequent visitors to this city 7 and have many admirers here. Mr. No len and Mr. Nutt are two of the best, known young men in Hi’S city, and the best wishes of every 7 one will be extended them for the best there is in life. Miss Mary Land Enter tains. Last, Monday' evening Miss Mary Laud entertained u congenial party of friends at a delightful party. Merry games were enjoyed during the evening, after which cream and cake were served. Those present were: Misses Fannie Myrtice Biles, Ora Head, Grace Ham, Frances Barnes, Ada Bell Johnson, Eloise Meredith; Messrs. Ned Furlow, Jim Newton, Charles Bailey, Gordon Barnes, Sam Johnson, Maurice Wright, Fred McDowell, Luther Hopkins. Important Notice. The Butts County Sunday School Convention will convene at Liberty church Friday, the 29th. Every Sunday school in the county is re quested, on next Sunday, to elect delegates to the Convention, who will be present witli a written report from their school. Let there be a good crowd from all over the county'. The great work of the Sunday school is most important and should receive the hearty endorsement of every one. Be present the 29th. J. H. Mills, Sec. Hiss Maud Edwards En tertains Class 13. Last Friday evening Miss Maud Edwards was hostess to Class 13 of the Methodist Sunday school. The whole house w r as thrown open and made beautiful with pot plants and roses The first game of the evening was an “Initial Contest.” which provoked much merriment. At eight tables, which were grouped, progressive games were enjoyed. The place cards were beautiful pink roses, hand-painted. Miss Edwards was assisted in entertaining by Miss Arden and Miss Berta Ed wards. Miss Annie Burch presided at the punch bowl. Cake and rose cream was served during the evening. Forty guests were present. It was one of tiie most delightful social functions of the season. A New Fire Alarm. The City Council has purchased an electric fire alarm and will have it placid in the Court House tower as early as possible. 80 when they get it in working order and are testing it don’t be alarmed at the unusually loud noise and think the town is all on fire. It is said that when it is turned on it will arouse even the cit izens of Pepperton. NOTICE. The stockholders of the Middle Georgia Inter-Urban Railway Com pany are hereby notified that a meet ing of said stockholders has beeD called to be held at the principal office of said Railway Company in Atlanta, Georgia, on the 16th day of May, 1910, for the purpose of consid ering the Issuance of stock to the amount of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00), and bonds to the amount of fifty thousand dollars (SSO 000 00) L. W. ROBERT, Pres. 8. P. SMITH, Sec. College Pennants, School Flags, Fraternity Hats, Caps and Emblems ordered at the Spalding Agency, Argus Office. H. M. Shaver. Carmichael-Dempsey. The most brilliant social event of the season was the marring Wed nesday evening of Miss Bertha Car michael and Mr. T. J. Dempsey, Jr. The marriage was solemnized at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. J. R. Carmichael, Rev. Elam Dempsey', of Trinity church, Atlanta, assisted by Rev. James Bradley, officiating. Two hundred guests were present to extend congratulations to this pop ular couple on their bon voyage. This beautiful home was an exquis ite picture in its wealth of pink and white roses and festoons of bamboo. Punch was served to the guests by little Misses Helen Carmichael, Mar garet Kinard and Naidine Leach, daintily dressed in accordion plaited bine silk. The bride, in a handsome ogla crepe, trimmed in real lace and pearls, carrying a bouquet, of bride roses, showered wiili lilies of the valley, was given away at, the altar by her brothel, Mr. Homer Carmi chael. Mr. Dempsey was accompa nied by his best man, Mr. W. A. Dozier, of Macon. Miss Rosalie Car michael, in pink accordidn plaited silk, witli white roses, was maid of honor, and Mrs. Homer Carmi chael, in a handsome duchess satin, trimmed in real lace and pearls, with a bouquet of pink roses, was matron of honor. The little flower girls, Mary Frances and Lollie Carmi chael, were dainy and sweet in white silk, and carried white and pink rose petals. The attendants were Miss Rosa Newton and Mr. Frank Leirg. and Miss Adelie Nutt and Dr. Robert Harden. The bridal party entered the parlor as Mendelssohn's Wed ding March was rendered by Miss Claire Harden, and during the cere mony was beard the sweet notes of Schubert's Serenade. Atter warm and cordial congratu lations had been showered on Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey, the party went into the beautifully appointed dining room, where cream and cake in pink and white was served. The bride’s bouquet was thrown from the stair way and caught by Miss Cleo Car michael. In cutting the bride’s cake. Miss Mary Newton cut the thimble, Miss Rosa Newton the ring and Miss Margaret Welch the dime. Later in tiie evening the bridal party, in automobiles, went to Flo villa and boarded the south-bound train for Macon, and from there they went to Nashville, their futu e home. No couple has ever married in tins city wtio were more highly esteemed and who has received more cordial wishes for their happiness. The array of presents were unus ually beautiful and elegant. Tiie out-of-town guests for the marriage were: Rev. and Mrs. Elam Dempsey, Mrs. Willingham and daughter, Miss Emily, Misses Mar garet Welch, Claire Harden, Mr. Frank Legg, Dr. Robert Hardon, At lanta; Mr. and Mrs. Sanders Row land, of Decatur; Miss Ernestine Dempsey, of LaGrange; Mrs. Koo gle, of New York city; Mr. W. A. Dozier, of Macon, and Mr. Victor Carmichael, of Athens. To My Friends and Customers: 'Hie report that I am charging 2 1-2 cents for laundering collars is false. 1 have never charged but 2 cents for collars, and other articles in same proportion. This false re port is only to deceive you in order ro get you to give them your laun dry. lam thankful for the patron age the people have given me, as the small commissions I get out of the laundry business enables me to help pay expenses while I am in school. Very respectfully, W. A. WATKINS. Take a ride over the beauti ful new street at Carmichael Park. Brighten up season. B.W, P. will do the work. Brighten up season. S.W. P# will do the work. No. 30