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OFFICIAL groan OF butts county the best paper in the best town in the best county in the best state in the best country. forty-first year. ITOIAN SPRING, GEORGIA r ' O FINEST SUHIVIER RESORT IN SOUTH; SPLENDID HOTEL ACCOfinODATIONS 0 Complete and Authentic History of Host Won derful Spring on American Continent —Noted Health Resort Hundred Years Ago—William Mclntosh, Half-Breed Indian Chief, Built First Hotel—Home Preserved by the Hisses Varner, Whose Hother Was Personal Friend of Noted Indian Warrior. / O (REPRINTED FROM THE FILES OF THE JACKSON ARGUS.) O Romantic Discovery In 1792, when the country in this vicinity was clothed in its swaddlings of nature, and the red man and wild beasts alone trod the hills and valleys west of the Ocmulgee, a solitary huntsman was wending his way north, south of the Towaliga, about where the public road to Forsyth is now being turn piked. The party was a model of his class —large, muscular, completely equipped, a frame strong in its fevery development, and a general contour which indicated that he knew nothing of fear, and dreaded not the dangers of the wilderness in which he was traveling. A deep melancholy on his face, the flashing of his dark eyes, and an occasional sight, evidenced he carried an “iron in his soul,” and was actuated by a pur pose that knew no turning. This was Gabriel Dunlap—a Geor gian.. His object in thus absenting himself from society will be seen hereafter. Dunlap was a careful and wary hunter, and in this hither to untrodden field was specially on the alert. He knew that dangers lurked around, and was cautious at every step. While thus walking and watching, he w r as startled by the war whoop of the savages, which seemed to burst from every ambush around him. He knew his retreat was cut off, for a hundred savages emerged from the thickets lining the Towaliga. There fore but one course w r as left to be pursued—that of taking a due north direction. Leaving the river and crossing the hills, he ran without any purpose beyond mrdving his escape. And thus he ran for miles—as the yells of his pursuers would sub side, hope bracing him up, again depressed by the reiteration of the voices of his enemies. At length, when almost ready to fall from exhaustion and thirst—his vitAls scorched as with —hope whispered “a little farther”. And soon, over joyed and exhausted, he -was able to spring into a canebrake dark as night, where he slept unconscious of anything that occurred around him. Reinforcements When he awoke, yet half dreaming, Dunlap gazed about him some time before he could “realize the situation. With great effort he arose, staggered forward,' but fell against a larger stone, and here, to his delight, he heard the trickling of water. Quick as though he sought to slake his burning thirst, and soon found, and enjoyed, what seemed ice water in a canebrake in August. He drank until every desire for water was satisfied, yet none of the unpleasant feelings that often follow’ such indulgence were experienced. On the contrary, he felt new life and vigor, and set out to place a greater distance between himself and his enemies. His only safe course he knew’ was to travel in a northerly direction, and, after imbib ing another copious draught from the welcome fountain, he set out toiling through the cane that covered the bottom. When he was about reaching the northern edge of this dense retreat, a well known signal greeted his ear. To this he re snonded His response was replied to by another signal, when he ciuickly emerged from the brake, ascended the hill and. on approaching a large oak then standing on the site of the pres ent Elder Hotel, was greeted thus • “Hallo. Gabe! whar did you cum from? Have you been ofmnttin’ in the thicket yonder?” _ , “I>H be smashed,” answered Dunlap, “If here aint Jube Cochran. And, Jube, I’m gladder to see you than if I had (Continued on Page 4.) Southern Cotton Oil Cos. Top Dressers. •■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•■•a | xndistinct Pwnt Iff tbe ffrrtce ts Dfgb or Xow It is important to grow the largest possible crop per acre in order to reduce the cost of making. The cost of jnaking is practically the same. OUK - FERTILIZERS For side application, corn or cotton, will accomplish all of this. Feed your crops as they grow. This is Common Sense. Southern Cotton ©il Cos., - Jackson, Ga. THE JACKSON ARGUS. JACKSON. BUTTS COUNTY. GEORGIA. FRIDAY. MAY 23. 1913. Famous Mclntosh house at Indian .Spring, Ga., which may be purchased by the Daughters of the American Revolution. " PEPPERTON MILL ADDS 50 ADDITIONAL HORSE POWER This Ta Made Necessary fo Order to Fill Large New York Contract. Power Purchased o! Central Georgia Power Company. The Pepperton Cotton Mill, situ ated just outside the city limits of Jackson, has contracted with a New York firm for so large a quantity of fancy weave cloth that the company has made arrange ments for fifty additional horse power in order to meet this con tract. The power was bought of the Central Georgia Power Company, and work on this mammoth order will be begun about July Ist,.and will not be completed under twelve mouths. All the jacquard looms will be put in operation and run day and night. There are 100 of these fancy weave looms, and this order is the largest for that kind of cloth ever contracted for at one time by this mill. PROF. MINGLEDORFF GOES TO GREENVILLE It is with the very deepest regret that the patrons ot the school here see Prof. Mingledorlf leave Jackson He resigned his position as principal several weeks ago to accept the su perintendency of the school in Greenville, Ga. He has been, dur ing his connection witli Jackson Higli School, a most efficient and c mscientious teacher, inspiring high standards in all tilings that go to ward educational advance. He lias gone through with his work wisely and well, and his host of friends wish for him the very greatest suc cess and happiness this vacation, and in Greenville, where he goes in the fall. FIGHT OVER 818 DIM TIU RETURNS IS MADE Central Georgia Power Company Mm Bean Making Larger Part of Re turns In Butts County—Jasper Claims a Larger Share. Jasper and Butts counties are in a heated fight over the question of tax returns on the big dam of the Central Georgia Power Company near Jackson. Jasper county’s attorney Came to see the Comptroller General a few days ago, contended that too great a proportion of the dam site was returned for taxation in Butts county, and demanded a readjust ing t to do Jasper county justice. The Central Power Company re tu;u its big dam property at $ 100,- oOcfTn Jasper county airS $620,00$ in Butts, and it has maintained this proportion since the dam was com pleted and returned for taxation. Jasper contends that the larger part of the property lies in Jasper county, and that five-eighths of the returns should be made in that county and only three-eighths in Butts. Naturally, Butts is fighting vigorously against giving up such a rich thing. However, Comptroller Wright will hear arguments and examine the maps, county lines and data in his office this week, and also hear from parties at interest. He says that the only interest the State has in the matter is for exact justice to be done, and that the property should be returned for taxation in proportion to the counties in which development lies. The Comptroller still has several of the big corporation tax returns to readjust, but is going slowly on them in the hope of securing settle ments withoutt being forced into arbitration. He is holding out for $20,000,000 on the Georgia Kail- I. HOMER CARMICHAEL IS HIGHLY HONORED Appointed Member of Board of Vis itors to Stite University —No Bettor Mao Could Have Been Chosen for the Position. A. Homer Carmichael, prominent both In business and social circles, and a member of ttie Board of Edu cation of the City of Jackson, has been appointed one of the five mem bers of the Board of Visitors to the University of Georgia. Genuine pleasure is expressed by hie friends that this honor is Ids. No man In the State lias stronger friends than Mr. Carmichael, and they have a personal appreciation of the honor that Governor Brown has seen fit to bestow upon him. Asa member of the class of ’O7 of the University, lie lias never ceased to be Int rested in ail that qonuerns that tost;tuM tin, and is iUkmm fit to visit and make suggestions as to its needs and recommend them to the General Assembly, but is thor oughly acquainted with the respon sibility of Ids position, and has the ability to fill the position with creeit. Witli the other four members of the board, Prof. Otis Ashmore, of Savannah; Prof. A. W. VanHoose, of Rome; Mr. R. W. Hunt, of Ka tonton, and Judge S. B. Brewton, of Hineeville, Mr. Carmichael will visit Athens in June. way and Power Company returns, which were given in at about $13,- 000,000. Other returns are also out of kelter, from the viewpoint of the Comptroller. The difference between Jasper and Butts counties over thedistrib ution of the taxes on the big dam of the Central Georgia Power Com pany will go into the courts for ad judication, this turn resulting this week, following a conference be tween the Comptroller General and the attorney for Butts county.— Macon Telegraph. Best Advertising Medium In Middle Qeorgia BUTTS COUNTY HOME OF JACKSON, THE POWER CUT, AND INDIIN SPRING. FAMOUS SOMMER RESORT. Flovilla, With Up-to-Datk Storks, Hotels, Etc., Merits and Receives Her Share op Popular Favor. Butts county is proud of herself, her accomplishments, her advan tages and opportunities, yet with out jealousy of her neighbors or any claims they may make to su periority in any line of activity or resources. Butts county, the home of Jackson, the Power City, and Indian Spring, the most famous summer resort of the South, is bound to realize her most optimis tic dreams. Possessing a goodly measure of pride in herself, and with that pride founded on thoroughly justi fying facts, Butts county’s attitude toward her neighbors is such that it possesses their good will. This is a great asset to any com munity, and our citizens appreci ate this combination of self-confi dence and external good will ex pressed by our neighbors, for thou sands of them visit us and take advantage every summer of our resort. The Southern Railroad, at this season, is offering a most conven ient schedule, and there are four trains going both north and south luting ru*#tyfrjg • The Flovilla Hotel, of which A. C. Millen is the proprietor, is a well-ordered hotel for the public, traveling either for business or pleasure. Its situation is but one minute’s walk from both the dummy and railroad depots, and for a quiet place, easily accessible to Indian Spring, this hotel offers accommo dations not found everywhere. The large, well-ventilated rooms are lighted with acetyline gas, and are comfortable and home-like. The rates are reasonable and all guests receive courteous treatment. At Flovilla the dummy meets each train and carries all passen gers to Indian Spring, a distance of about two and a half miles. If a more modern and quicker con veyance is desired, there are two automobiles also awaiting the ar rival of trains, and W. B. Gres ham and J. T. Chambers, who drive these machines, will make the distance in a few minutes. They make trips anywhere and (Continued on Society Page.) , NO. 16