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THE JACKSON ARGUS. gjF, BEST PAPER IS THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST COUNTY IN THE BEST STATE IN THE BEST COUNTRY ■jirty-seventh Year. m. R. VAN DEVENTER Writes Interesting Letter to Young Friend. ■Through the courtesy of McCord Aver we are permitted to publish i ■portion of an interesting letter : Beived by him from Dr. Van D el Biter. The Doctor has numerous ( Bends here who will be glad to I Bow that he is enjoying his trip immensely: \ Lapland, April 30, 1910. |Har McCord: B\Ve are nearing Dover,” which Il a call port, where passengers go l K direct to London and Prais will I W ve ship. We have had a fine ! Bp across. Has not been rough I Bough to cause any sickness, con- I Bqnently the dining room has been ! Rost popular place. I wish you I Buld enjoy the delightful fare, and | Berv other delight we are having. I B ship is a fine one, 620 feet I Bg. The Captain told me, as I | B s' making a round with him (he f is inspecting ship, which he does I Bery day), that it takes 250 tons I B coal a day to furnish the fires, f I \y e have about 300 first cabin I Bssengers, 200 second, and 300 ' Bird, or steerage. The steerage I B arters are P f i vate an d clean, | Bile the second cabin is only a IRtle less pretentious than the first. I I Maybe you are asking what do IB do with ourselves every day, El all through the day? For the sßst day or two people are restless. |Biey are getting used to the situa m, making acquaintances; then ! Bey settle down. The morning |B r are s P ent in rea diug, playing ttuffie board, and other games, ac- B f ding to one’s taste. Eleven a.m., Bbeshments on deck, generally in Bur steamer chair. One o’clock, Bnch. In the early afternoon the Bunger, or saloon, is full of men r Bid women who like to play cards. Bhree p. m., Refreshments are serv- Bd on deck and in the saloon. Bhen the people disappear awhile Before dinner, seven p. m., when Bev make their appearncea in din- Ber costume. After dinner, cards Bid tea, and ball and dance for Bose who like such. Now, how Ban one get tired with all this? At Bine o’clock I seek my cabin, take By bath in sea water and retire. Bhis morning it was nearly eight jßclock when I awoke. I We have on ship the wireless tel- Bgraph. Communication is estab lished with ships and stations to Buy place. On shipboard the ice jßsed is manufactured. I saw the |Baker’s store, the butcher’s shop. |Bhe vegetable market, and where Blie food to feed nearly a thousand sßeople three times a day is pre- Bared. It is a big hotel, isn’t it? B'he lower promenade is a good Blace to exercise; the upper prom- Bnade is enclosed with glass, and Bere the chairs are placed. One Ban get as much exercise as one ’Beeds, and enough to keep the ap ‘Betite in a normal state. The salt Bh is a good stimulant, f I In writing this lam remembering By boy friend, whom I love very Bruch, and his mother, who has al- been kind to me. I notice the German Embassy is ■on ship. I had the pleasure of ■meeting hinTtoday. 1 am glad to ■meet him, and while in Berlin I ■shall call on him. If I should need ■ a passport I will have nc trouble ■Setting it. ■ Well, I have written you a long Witter, now 1 will say good-bye. lo |l ° ur good people in Jackson I send I best wishes. 1 am sincerely yours, Robert VanDeventer. 1 am sorry I will not be at home ■to see you graduate. Wish you ■ success. R. VanD. [ Store Awnings, Window ■ Awnings, Recovers for old ■ Awnings. S. H. Thornton, Jackson, Ga. FLOVILLA NEWS. Our Energetic Correspondent Fur nishes Many Interesting Items From Our Thriving Neighbor. Mr. G. C. Merritt, of Draketown, was a visitor here Tuesday. Mr. Sid Greer, of Dalton, is vis iting his mother, Mrs. J. F. Greer. Mrs. J. W. Terrell has returned from a visit to relatives in Atlanta. Mr. E. P. Duke, of Mansfield, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Duke. Mr. Claude Bryant is in Sanders ville visiting his sister, Mrs. W. B. Brown. Miss Lurline Lawson has return ed from a pleasnat visit to relatives in Jonesboro. Little Miss Mildred Watson, of Florida, is the guest of her grand father, Mr. B. F. Watson. Mrs. W. F. Smith is in McDon ough with' her husband, Captain Smith, who continues quite sick. Mrs. George McKinnon, of At lanta, came Friday for an extended visit to her sister, Mrs. A. B.Wrenn. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Jewett have let the contract for a very hand some home to be erected on Beatty street. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Thomas will regret to know that their infant daughter has pneu monia. Mrs. Sprayberry, Sr., Mrs. S. L. Thompson, Mr. R. L. Allen and Mr. Asa Ammons have been on the sick list. Mrs. J. W. Hoard, after an ex tended visit to her daughter, Mrs. J. L. Holloway, of Macon, has re turned home. Misses Aline Wagnon, of Had dock, and Lylah Wagnon, of Ma con, will spend Sunday at Indian Spring with friends. Miss Mattie Duffeyand Mr. Dave Smith have accepted positions at the Wigwam, Indian Spring, and began work Tuesday. Mrs. R. L. Hicks and charming daughters, Misses Mary and Mil dred, arrived Friday for a month’s stay at Hotel Flovilla. Mrs. Julius Greer and little son, Julius Franklin, Jr., arrived Wed nesday for a week’s visit to Mrs. Greer’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. A. F. White. Mrs. Mittie Glover is in Cornelia visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. J. John son, and Mrs. Leila Glover is in Juliette visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Glover. Mr. J. B. Pruitt came up from Empire several days ago and will move his family here in the near future, which is pleasant news to their host of friends. ' The many friends of Messrs. El wood Thomas, William Preston and Riley Plymale will be pleased to know that they will graduate next week at Locust Grove Institute. MissMariamne Dozier, Miss Kate Head, Mr. W. A. Dozier and Mr. Jim Head left Tuesday morning in Mr. Head’s automobile for Gaines ville to attend Brenau Commence ment. Rev- W. W. Arnold filled his reg ular appointment at the Baptist church Saturday and Sunday, and was entertained at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Gum ming. Misses Laura, Maud and Jewel Smith, Messrs. George Smith, El wood Thomas, Riley Plymale and William Preston will arrive in a few days for their summer vacation at home. Miss Pearl Maddox of Jackson, JACKSON, BUTTS COUNTY, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, HAY 20, 1910. PROGRAMME Commencement Exercises Locust Grove Institute, flay 21 to 25. Saturday, May 21, Bp. m.—Con-* cert by Mercer University Glee Club. Sunday, May 22, 11a. m.—Ser mon by Dr. S. C. Dean, Carters ville, Ga. Sunday, May 22, 8 p. m.—Y. M. C. A. Mass Meeting. Monday, May 23, 10 a. m.—lm promptu Speakers’ Contest. Monday, May 23, 4 p. m.—Al umni Meeting. Monday, May 23, 8 p. m.—Ora torical Contest. Tuesday, May 24, 10 a. m.—Ad dress by Dr. E. C. Dargan, Macon, Ga. Tuesday, May 24, 4p. m.—Art Exhibit. Tuesday, May 24, 8 p. m.—Con cert by Music and Expression De partments. Wednesday, May 25, 10 a. m.— Graduating Exercises. Wednesday, May 25, 11a. m.— Address by Prof. A. V. VanHoose, Gainesville, Ga. Wednesday, May- 25, 8 p. m.— Champion Debate. Mrs. J. W. Chambless of Juliette, and Miss Rose Greer of Bacon ton, who came to attend the funeral of little James Chambless, have re turned to their homes. Mr. R. L. Allen is having the floor spate of his store greatly in creased by the addition of several feet to the grocery department, which will be quite a convenience as well as beautifying the store. James, the bright and inieresting sixteen-months-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Chambless, died Thursday of last week after a few days’ illness. Great sympathy is felt and extended to the bereaved parents and loved ones in baby’s death. Mr. J. A. Clements, of Macon, a graduate of the School of Pharma cy, of Mercer, with several years experience in his chosen profession and a young man of sterling quali ties, has accepted a position at Dr. Waits’ drug s v ore and cordially in vites the public to call. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Johnson, of Cornelia, announce the birth of a daughter, who will be named Sarah for her maternal grandmother. Mrs. Johnson was, before her marriage, the lovely and talented Miss Minnie Ross Glover, of this place, and her hosts of friends wish to extend con gratulations. The closing exercises of the Flo villa High School will take place next Tuesday and Wednesday nights, Tuesday night Miss Ossie Arnold’s music class will give a recital, and Wednesday night some of Miss Arnold’s pupils and some of Prof. Nunnally’s pupils will pre sent a play, “A Virginia Heroine.” An admittance fee of ten cents f6r children and fifteen cents for adults will be charged. I am agent for M. D. & H. L. Smith Cos., Atlanta and Dalton,Ga., Awnings, Tents, Recovers. Full line samples to select from. Best workmanship, best material, guaranteed to fit. S. H. THORNTON, Jackson, Ga. Against the Law. Parent —“Now, Bobby, tell Mrs. Parsons why the five virgins who forgot to take any oil with them were called foolish.” Bobby—“’Cause they ought to have known they couldn’t run mo tor cars after dark without a light." —Harper’s Magazine. IN THE SOCIAL SWIfl. Those Coming and Qoing the Past Week. NTCE MENTAL ATTITUDE. Hi married life, when jealous fears intrude, And doubts disturb the magic of love’s spell, The woman thinks she is not under stood— The man’s afraid he’s understood too well! —Life. Mrs. Verna Wrightspent Monday in Atlanta. Mrs. F. S. Etheridge spent Satur day in Atlanta. Miss Alice Mae Hanes is visiting Miss Emma McCord. Miss Ophelia Banks is visiting Miss Floy Maddox tiiis week. Mrs. Lottie Atkinson, who has been quite sick, is improving. Reuben Thornton, of Talapoosa, is the guest of Clayton Buchanan. Miss Hattie Buttrill and little Sara Smith spent Saturday in Atlanta. Dr. J. B. Hopkins and family vis ited loved ones in Conyers Sunday. Col. Threat Moore made a profes sional visit to Atlanta a few days ago. Mr. Ralph Settle, of Nashville, spent Sunday in the city with loved one. ' Little Mack Lewis, of Arabi, is vis iting his grandmother, Mrs. J. W. McCord. Mr. B. F. Moon spent Sunday with his brother, Mr. Hill Moon, near Conyers.. Miss Lucile Tolleson, of McDon ough, spent the week-end with Miss Ora Head. Mrs. Homer Carmichael is at home from a fortnight’s visit to loved ones in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hanes, of Hen ry county, were shopping in the city Wednesday. Mr. MAtt Holifleld has been quite sick for a week at his home on East Third street. Mrs. J. R. Bams spent the past week with her sister, Mrs. J. C. Cawthon, in the country. Mrs. George Gilmore spent Tues day with her mother, Mrs. C. A. Og den, in Flovilla. Citizens of Indian Spring saw the comet Thursday atternoon at 4 o’clock near the sun. Miss Bessie Elliott and Miss Nellie McElveen, of Atlanta, were guests Sunday of Mrs. Dison. Mr. Whit Russell is in Atlanta to day, Friday, attending the game be tween the Tech, and Georgia. Mr. A. T. Buttrill left Monday for Brunswick to attend the Gfrand Lodge meeting of the K. of P. Dr. and Mrs. W. W. McCord and little son, W. W. Jr., came Tuesday for a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Mc- Cord. Mrs. Jack Dempsey is expected the coming week from Nashville for a visit to her mother, Mrs. J. R. Car michael. Mr. C. 8. Maddox, who has been quite sick since his return from Ath enths two weeks ago, is sufficiently improved to be on the streets again. Mrs. I. B. Carmichael and Miss Lucile were in the city today, Thurs day. This is the first visit Mrs. Car michael has made here in three years. Miss Juliette Fitzpatrick, who has been visiting Miss Bessie Bell at Patillo, was the guest Tuesday of Miss Ada Sams. She left Wednes day for her home in Fitzpatrick. Rev. T. C. Carlton, who has been conducting revival services in Ea tonton, gives a good report of th® meeting. Tweuty were converted and sixteen added to the Baptist church. Dr. and Mrs. Tom Walker, of Coch ran. who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joe Thornton in Talapoosa, spent Thursday in the city with Mrs. C. W. Buchanan while en route to their home. Rev. T. C. Carlton, who is filling the pulpit of the Baptist church dur ing the absence of Dr. VanDeventer, will he away next Sunday at Auburn to preach the commencement sermon at the Perry-Raney Institute. Prof. S. B. Cousins, of Locust Grove, will preach here in his stead. On his re turn from Auburn Mr. Carlton will be accompanied by Mrs Carlton, who lias been visiting in Eatontou. Th y will have rooms at the pastorium and meals with Mrs. Ida Hendrick. I am agent for M. D. & H. L. Smith Cos., Atlanta and Dalton, Ga., Awnings, Tents, Recovers. Full line samples to select from. Best material, best work manship, guaranteed to fit. S. H. THORNTON, Jackson, Ga. Sad Death of /Vtr. W. S. Wright. The death on last Sunday night ol Mr. W. S. Wright was indeed very sad. lie came here about two years ago from Marietta and took charge of the Jackson marble yard. He was quiet and retiring in his manner, and while he did not have a large acquaintance with the peo ple, had made friends who were at tracted to him by his quiet and courteous manner. He arranged to move his family here and had rent ed the Kimball residence on Lyons street, and although not at all well, had his household gods shipped in advance of his family and was try ing to get everything in readiness for their coming. His wife and children came Friday and were shocked to find him in bed very sick with dysentery. Although he had the care of a physician and the kind ministrations of his fam ily and neighbors, he passed away Sunday night. It was a terrible blow to his loved ones. They were among strangers, but the heart of everyone went out to them in their sore distress, and all were glad to show them all the kindness and at tention possible. Mr. Wright was a member of the Episcopal church, but as there was no church of the kind here, the funeral services were conducted by Rev. T.C. Carlton, as sisted by Rev. T. R. Kendall. The remains were interred in the city cemetery. The grief-stricken loved ones repacked their household goods and returned Wednesday to their home in Marietta. A Comet Wstch. Wednesday evening after church services Miss Viola Slaughter enter tained at a “Watch-the-Comet” Party at her home on East Third street. There were six couples and the plan for entertainment was novel and unique. The six young men were to talk to each young lady twenty minutes, which made the time, thre® hoi.rs, until 12 o’clock, pass delight fully. But 10, tlie comet was delayed in the journey and did not put in au appearance. Those of the party were: Misses Maud Edwards, Ruby Mays, Taliie Jolly, Annie Arden, Mary Mc- Gutfey, Viola Slaughter; Messrs. H. D. Moore, Clarence Compton, Eugene McMichael.Boyd McMichael, George Mallet, J. D. Jones. No. 34