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OFFICIAL ORGAN OF r BUTTS COUNTY THE best PAPER IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST COUNTY IN THE BEST STATE IN THE BEST FORTIETH YEAR. BUTTS COUNTY CITIZEN SEEKS U. S. MARSHALSHIP Many Friends of C. A. Towles Will Petition the President to Ap point him as Successor to Marshal White. Mr. C. A. Towles, of Cork, this county, has been very busy the past several weeks pushing his candidacy for the position of United States Marshal for the Southern District of Georgia. It is a distinct compliment and one of which he has just cause to be proud that he has secured the en dorsement of practically every well-known citizen of Butts coun ty, besides a large number residing in other counties in the district. Those who are intimately ac qainted with Mr. Towles and have come in contact with him in a business way know that he is well qualified to fill the position for which he has applied with credit to himself and others concerned. His hundreds of friends through out the district are hoping that when the appointment is made he will be the appointee. It is safe to say that his application will be given serious consideration before the appointment is made. Here’s hoping that Clem Towles will be the next United States Mar shal for the Southern District of Georgia. PERSONALS. T. W. Ham was in Atlanta Tues day. S. M. Pope spent Sunday in At lanta. J. E. Hale, Jr., was in town Monday. Judge J. H. Ham spent Tuesday in Atlanta. W. D. Compton was in Jackson Wednesday. W. E. Gray, of Covington, was in Jackson Thursday. J. L. Edwards, pf Monticello, spent the week-end here. J. E. Lane, of University, Va., is in the city for a few days. Hon. J. H. Mills, of Jerikins burg, was in the city on Wednes day. T. C. Tucker and John Spear man motored over from Shady Dale Friday. Watch This Space Every Week. It Will Pay You Next Week From 27th to Ist We are going to put the lowest prices on Laces, Ribbons arid Embroideries. When we gay -lowest prices that’s what we mean. Don’t believe others, come and see for yourself. It costs nothing to look. THE RACKET STORE, JACKSON, - GEORGIA, ' r t ■ * ” 4 i SR •# V and 44 THE JACKSON ARGUS. WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEM PERANCE UNION MEETING Sanitary Drinking Fountains for City Schools Discussed—A Committee - ■ _ 1 Appointed to Present Peti* tion to City Council. The regular W. C. T. U. meeting was held last Friday. After the devotionals and regular business, an anti-narcotic program was given, stressing principally the evils of cigarettes. This is to be a year of education on this line with temperance workers, in view of the fact that the cigarette bill is to be before the Legislature, early in session, for passage. Every possi ble thing should be done that will wield an influence in this direction. Also, at this meeting it was sug gested that we make an appeal to the council to provide sanitary drinking fountains in school grounds for children. A commit tee, consisting of Mesdames J. B. Settle and J. H. Carmichael, was appointed to present this petition. Our next meeting will be Willard Memorial Day. A suitable pro gram and social hour will be en joyed at the home of Mrs. J. H. Carmichael. Pres. W. C. T. U. EDITOR J.E. GARIER DIES IN CLASSIC CITY June E. Gardner, aged 52 years, for many years a citizen of Athens and editor of The Clarke County Courier, died Tuesday evening at 6 o’clock in a hospital in Athens after an illness of ten days. He was prominent in political matters, city, district and State, and a prom inent Mason. TO EXTEND TELEPHONE LINE W. B. Hodges, W. M. Bledsoe and George Gilmore, who live be tween Iron Springs and Pittman’s Ferry, are making plans to extend the telephone line, owned by pri vate parties, from the place of John Thomas, at .Iron Springs, to Pitt man’s Ferry. This extension will bring these farmers in touch with Jackson and other points in the county, and it is hoped that their plans may ma terialize. Revs. Bridgers, Tillman and Stapleton are in Atlanta holding a meeting at McDaniel Street Tab ernacle. Invitations to these serv ices have been received in Jackson. JACKSON. BUTTS COUNTY. GEORGIA. FRIDAY. JAN. 24. 1913. THE HUNGRY ONES. FLOVILLA LAD SENTENCED FOR ROBBING THE MAIL Hugh Gunnels, the T6-year : old white boy who was charged , with robbing mail boxes in the Flovilla postoffice, entered a plea of guilty in the Federal court at Macon last week, and was given a sentence of four years in the United States re formatory at Washington, D. C. In imposing the sentence on the youth, Judge Speer took occasion to remark that there a number of boys in Macon who would be bet ter located in the reformatory. ANNUAL INSPECTION OF JACKSON RIFLES The Jackson Rifles are putting in good practice twice a week get ting ready for the stnnual inspec tion of their company on February the fourth. Major F. L. Palmer and Captain J. M. Kimbrough, of Atlanta, as signed to the State troops from the regular army, will be here and con duct the inspection. The event is anticipated with in terest by the members of the local company. PENSION MONEY NOT READY Judge J. H. Ham went up to At lanta Tuesday to see about the pay ing of pensions in this county. The informatioi#from John W. Lindsey, the Pension Commissioner, was that the money was not avail able at this time, but would be at a very early date. The money in the State Treasury is being used now for the payment of the teach ers of the State. Nothing more pleasant has been done for Mrs. J. E. Lane, of Vir ginia, since she has been in the city than the dinner given in her honor recently by Mr. and Mrs, L. P. McKibben, other guests being Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Buchanan. MRS. HOPKINS’ MOTHER DIES IN ATLANTA Mrs. Eliza Jane Johnson, aged 75 years, the wife of Dr. 11. B. Johnson, passed away at the fam ily residence in Atlanta Friday morning of last week shortly be fore 10 o’clock. Mrs. Johnson had been sick some time, and though her death was not unexpected, yet it came as a great shock to her family and friends. She had been a consistent mem ber of the Baptist church since 1866. She was known and remem bered by many people in Jackson, and was loved by all who knew her. Before her final illness she visited her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Hopkins, in Jackson. Besides Mrs. Hopkins she leaves four daughters and two sons —Mrs. Al bert Lee and Mrs. E. P. Minor, of Lilburn, Ga.; Mrs. Albert V. King, of Ringgold, Ga.; Mrs. J. M. Cain, of Melrose, New Mexico; Dr. M.T. Johnson, of Lawrenceville, Ga., and T. F. Johnson, of Birming ham, Ala. The funeral services were con ducted by Rev. William Sinlette, of Atlanta, arid the body carried to Lilburn Sunday and laid to rest at Camp Creek. LEE'S BIRTHDAY OBSERVED IN JACKSON The birthday of General Robert E. Lee was observed by the Larkin I). Watson Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy, Sunday. Exercises were held at the Meth odist church in the afternoon. Talks were made by the pastors of the three churches. Mrs. S. O. Ham had charge of the music. "POP CONCERT" GREAT SUCCESS, The concert given Thursday evening in the Armory by the ladies of the Presbyterian church was a success, both from a social and financial viewpoint. A number of well known and popular musicians and readers of Jackson assisted in making the hours pass pleasantly and profit ably. INDIAN SPRING SOCIAL NEWS Mr. Ben Cleveland’s condition is very much improved. Miss Joe Varner is visiting in Macon, the guest of relatives. Dr. and Mrs. A. F. White were guests of Mr. W. A. Elder Sunday. Miss Lillian Cornell has returned home after a delightful visit to At lanta. Mrs. Sallie Smith and Miss Lou ise are with Mrs. Joseph Wall in Fitzgerald. Miss Mary Cleveland has return ed from Macon after a visit to Mrs. Robert Lee Smith. Little Miss Emily Daughtry, of Jackson, is the guest of her grand mother, Mrs. Bryant. Mr. Bryant Collier, of New Vork, arrived Monday and is the guest of his sisters, Misses Collier. Dr. Van Deventer wifi preach here Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. All are cordially invited. The weekly prayer meeting met with Miss Bettie Lindsey Wednes day evening at the Foy Hotel. Miss Eva Sherall is spending the winter with her sister, Mrs. Polk, attending school at Mount Vernon. Mrs. George Cornell and Edward The Best and Freshest Garden Seed Now On Hand At Slaton Drug; Cos., Th e Store Beat Advertising Medium In Middle (leorgia COUNTRY. CITY COURT ADJUURNED ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON Judge Fletcher Imposes Heavy Fines on Those Convicted—Court Will Convene Again First flonday In February Next. The last two clays of the City Court, which was in session last week, were busy ones. Judge Fletcher imposed heavy fines on all guilty parties. Loroy Simms was tried for two offenses, larceny from the person and assault and battery, was found guilty of both charges and fined SIOO for each or twelve months oti the county roads. Charlie Cooper was given a fine of SIOO or a year’s work with the convicts for pointing a pistol at another. Arthur Cook, charged with lar ceuy, was also fined SIOO or twelve months in the chaingang. The following were found not guilty of the charges against them: Clarence Tolleson and Julia Petti grew, cheating and swindling; Er nest King, larceny; William Tur ner, assault and battery, and Johu Flodges, drunk and disorderly. HON. E. M. SMITH AGAIN MAYOR DF M'DONOUGH (From Henry County Weekly.) The new City Council went into office on the 6th instant. The Hon. E. M. Smith succeeds himself as Mayor and R. L. Tur ner succeeds J. B. Dickson as Clerk and Treasurer. A complete list of the members of Council is as follows: Messrs. J. F. M. Fields, Joel Bankston, D. P. Cook, A. N. Brown, C. J. Turner and R. L. Turner. All are men capable and of pub lic spirit, and will no doubt give McDonough a fifie administration. Cornell spent Satu/day with Mr. and Mrs. George Ridgeway in Jackson. Rev. W. O. Sharp, of Flovilla, was the guest of Mr. W. A. Greg ory Wednesday. He came over to attend prayer meeting. The many friends of Drt K. B. Elder will be glad to learn of his rapid improvement. He is able to sit up, and is in hopes of leaving the sanitarium soon. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Newsome have returned to Atlanta after spending a week at “idlewild,” the guests pf Miss Jennie Bryant. Dr. Newsome was here with his bride. He has recently married Miss Adams, of Newnan. NO. 51