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OFFICIAL ORQan OF but l 5 COUNTY the best paper in the best town in the best county in the best state in the best country. forty-first year. PRIZES 10 BE AWARDED IN CORN CLUB CONTEST Several weeks ago we published a list of articles given for prizes in the Boys Corn Club. We give a list as they are arranged in prizes. Also we publish an additional sec tion of the rules. CASH. Ist prize, upland $20.00 2nd prize, upland 15.00 3rd prize, upland 10.00 PRIZES IN PRODUCE, ETC. 4th prize, upland, heifer calf 10.00 sth prize, upland, Berk shire pig 10.00 6th prize, upland, Poland China pig - 10.00 7th prize, upland, culti vator 7.50 Bth prize, upland, plow stock 5.00 9th prize, upland, cultiva tor 5 00 10th prize, upland, pig, S. K. Smith 5.00 11th prize, upland, horse collars 5.00 12th prize, upland, Stet son hat 5.00 13th prize, upland, pair shoes 14th prize, upland, bug gy robe - 15th prize, upland, pair shoes 500 16th prize, upland, five years sub. to Argus.... 5.00 17th prize, upland, five years sub. to Progress.. 5.0 18th prize, upland, rocker • 19th prize, upland, pair trousers 20th prize, upland, pair trousers 21st prize, upland, pair cuff buttons 22nd prize, upland, 25 pounds stock powders £ 2.3 rd prize, upland, hand saw 24th prize, upland. J. R- Hammond, seed corn.. -■*- 25th prize, upland, J. R- ■ . Conner, goat Ist prize, bottom land 20.00 2nd prize, bottom land 15.00 3rd prize, bottom land 10.00 4th prize, bottom land one-half ton guano W.UU Best Essay * Oft Best profit - - s ’ oo SPECIALS Most prolific stalk, 50 lbs flour 1,50 Best 10 ears upland, one bushel seed corn 1-5 U Best 10ears, bottomland customer - 2nd best ten ears, upland 1.00 2nd best ten ears, bottom land, pocket knife - 1-00 2nd most prolific stalk, £ I R rooster -Jnd best essay, soda chks I.J Heaviest ear corn, cotton seed meal ; •• 2nd lowest production, 1 bushel oats —• /0 Rules for the government of the Butts County Boys Corn Club shall be the same as those for the state, with the following additional rules. Fach contestant snail compensate the committee appointed tomeas ure his acre and yield; sard com pensation not to exceed $2.00 per dav for each committeeman, and said committeeman to be composed of two d :ci nterested parties and one C °So 'contestant shall be appointed to aid in the measurement of his own acre and yield. jf the Fach contestant sba.. notify tne County School Superintendent of S intention ,o contest for a county nrizef not later than Sept. 15th. p C. S. Maddox, I Matt McMichael, S. H. Mays, t. D. Jones. Committee. Homes in Forsyth and farms in nonroe coum> ‘ heap and on easy terms Write The Georgia Trad ing °*’ F° rs > th ’ Qa * THE JACKSON ARGUS. MR. P. R. WATKINS SUCCUMBS TO DEATH Mr. P. R. Watkins, one of Butts’ most prominent and best citizens, passed away Tuesday night after an illness of only several hours. His sudden death comes as a blow to the entire county, as it was only a few davs ago he was mingling with friends apparently in the best of health. Mr. Watkins was 67 years of age, and a veteran of the civil war, being a member of Wheeler’s fam ous cavalry. lie moved to Butts county from Oglethorpe county shortly before the war, and has lived here ever since. The funeral was conducted at his home near here Wednesday afternoon by Revs. Williams and Dempsey, and interment was in the City cemetery. Besides his widow, who was Miss Annie Hammond before her mar riage, he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Lucy Jamerson, Mrs. Annie Beckham, Mrs. Alice Smith, all of Atlanta; and one soil, Wade 11. Watkins. Also three sisters, Mrs. N. E- Settle, Mrs. D, N. Carmich ael, Mrs-Joe Ham, and one broth er, Mr. B- F* Watkins. The Argus extends sincerest sympathy to the bereaved- CITY COURT QUESTION TO BE DECIDED WEDNESDAY Wednesday, September 3rd, is set as the day for the city court either to continue its present exist ence or to die at the hands of the people of the county. If you vote for the court and it still lives, the fee system will not continue, but will be supplanted bv the salary system- This amend ment, no doubt, will bring many voters to the cause of the court as this has been said is the reason that the court has been expensive Should the court be abolished Butts county will be without an intermediate court, and all cases will have to be tried in the superior courtr. Whatever becomes of the com paratively new court, it is hoped that thepeople will be satirfiedwith the result- It is rumored that an effort to abolish this court is being made in order that another maybe had with an entirely different sys tem ofgovernment and constitution- Keen interest is being felt and both parties are confident, and the result will be close. Will the Citv Court of Jackson live or die as did its sister court of Flovilla. The voters will decide this next Wed nesday. CITY WATER ANALYZED. Superintendant Merck, ofthecity water and light deparment, has had a test made of the hydrant water as furnished to patione. The state chemist reports that it is the safest water to use and that bacteria are at a minimum, even less than during the cold weather last winter' While there are many wells in the city with good drinking water it is hard ly probable that auyone has less bacteria in it. It would be the best and wisest policy for *very citizen louse this pure water as absolute ly safe from tyhoid and other germs. Avoid well water, especially since the city will furnish you the purest water. Farms ranging in size from 20 acres up, and in price from $6.50 up. The Georgia IradingCo., For syth, Ga. An Important Omission. The doctor who laid down the re quisites of the perfect baby omitted tae most essential one —the baby must be yours. JACKSON, BUTTS COUNTY. GEORGIA. FRIDAY. AUGUST 29. 1913 GENERAL PRESENTMENTS BUTTS COUNTY GBANU JURY FUR AUGUST TERM, 1913 We, the Grand Jury, sworn and empanneled for the August term, 1913, of Butts Superior Court, beg leave to make the following pre sentments: Through our various committees we have examined the books of all the county officers, and find that they are kept according to our un derstanding of the law. The reports of all officers have been handed in as required by law at this term of court, and the same are hereto attached and made a part of our records, and ordered published. Through the committee on public buildings, we find that the court house is greatly in need of repairs. There is a leak tn the south east corner over stairway leading to gallery, broken glasses in windows on north side jury room. Blinds are needed, and we also find the sinks in bad condition We find the jail in a very unsan itary condition. The cells need painting and the water pipes are in bad condition. We ask that the County Commissioner furnish swinging bunks for the jail; and we think it advisable that the win dows be screened with wire. We commend our janitor, Henry Thomas, for his diligent care of the court house. Through the committee appoint ed to examine the records of the Receiver of Taxes, respectfully offer for your cou s ideration the fol lowing report: We have exam ined the records of the above named officer, and the same, as far as we are able to determine, kept in the terms of the law. We desire to express our approval of the very gratifying increase of re turns of property as shown on the tax digest for the present year, and wedesireto especially approve of the efforts of our present Receiv er of taxes of obtaining the credi table increase Through the committee appoint ed to investigate the condition of the county farm, hereby submit the following report: We find six in mates, all colored; two mules, two cows, three hogs, eight hundred bundles of fodder, two loads of oats, one twc-horse wagon, one harrow and other farm implements; sixteen acres in corn, twenty-five acres in cotton, five acres in pea vines, one acre in sorghum cane, onr-half acre in in potatoes, and fifteen acres rented for seven hun dred and fifty pounds lint cotton. We find the condition of the crops good, we find some repairing needed, oue veranda floored, also window sashes for two windows are needed. We find buildings very well kept, so far as we are able to determine. Report of Sheriff’s office : We find records of said office neatly and coirectly kept as far as we could ascertain. Through our committee, we have examined the dockets of the Jus tices of the Peace and Notary’s Public- We find the same in the main, correct. Through the committee appoint ed to examine the books of the Ordinary in the limited time for said work, find the same kept in terms of the law. Through the committee ap pointed to investigate the records of the Clerk of the Superior Court, find them neatly kept according to law as far as we could ascertain, in the limited time in which we had to investigate the books and records, and we commend our Clerk, Mr. S. J. Foster, for the manner in which they are kept. Through the committee appoint ed to investigate the convict camp we find the camp in good condi tion, except we find t'ie cages are rusting and recommend that they be painted. Through committee to examine Tax Collector’s books, find that Tax Collector’s books are correctlv reported up to Feb. 19, K>l3. We also find that after that time all of the bailiffs have made returns of executions except the bailiffs of Towaliga district have not made anv returns at all. The amount of fi fas are 885.33. We recommend thatifsaid fi fas have been lost, that the tax collector issue dupli cateo for same and proceed to col lect them as the law dir-.-*s We recommend that Mr, G. W- White be re-appointed Notary Pub lic of 616 Dislrict G. M. We recommend that jurors and bailiffs be paid as heretofore. We recommend that our County Commissioner construct a good bridge over Sandy Creek, on Elat Shoals road, west of Geo. E. Eth eridge’s. We recommend that these pre sentments be published in '1 he Jackson Argus and The Butts County Progress, and that they be paid the sum of ten dollars each for the same. We also recommend that the within general presentments be entered on the minutes of thecourt. We extend our thanks to his Honor Judge H. A. Mathews tor his able charge, and to our Solici tor, E. M. Owen, for his assistance and courteous treatment of this body. We extend our thanks to our Bailiff, M. L. Duke, for the faith ful discharge of his duty. Respectfully submitted, C. A. Towles, Foreman. Geo. E. Etheridge, Clerk. Ordered, that these presentments be entered on the minutes and pub lished as recommended. This August 22, 1913. H. A. Mathews, JudgeS. C.. Macon Circuit, pre siding. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE. To the Honorable Foreman and Gentlemen of the Grand Jury, August Term, 1913; The uudersigued appointed as soecial committee by the Grand Jury at February term of court to examine the books of Tax Re ceiver, Tax Collector, County Treasurer and Commissioner, sub mit our report as follows ; We are glad to say we find no tfvidenee of graft on the part of any of the officers of the county. The Tax Receiver’s book shows quite a number of clerical errors One instance where party returned cow at sls 00 the digest shows $1500.00. Same party returned pig at $3.00 and digest shows $300.00. Another party returned twice on same property. Anothei returned property at $1050.00, and digest shows $10,525.00. These with other smaller errors make sum of $22,000.00. For 1911 the receiver failed to get on digest property to amount of $28,006.00, included in this was 1480 acres of land. In 1912 he failed to get on digest property to amount of $37,448.00, including 3,386 acres of land. The collector received taxes on this in the fall. The digest for 1878 show there was returned for taxation 124,651 acres of land. There has been a decrease in the number of acres until the digest for 1912 shows 108,375 acres. Received by col lector in fall 3,386. Total 111,681. A decrease of 12,370 acres. There seems to be no explanation of this large decrease. We spent nearly two days trying to find what had become of it, but failed to do io. We think if land waß required 1 to be returned by lot number it would be more easily traced. We find the tax collector has is sued executions against delinquent tax payers and placed them in the hands of officers of different dis tricts. Some of these officers have made only partial returns and one has made no return at all up to the time of our examination (July.) It seems to us that someone should look after this, as it amounts to a considerable sum. The Treasurer’s books are in good shape. All moneys received by him are properly accounted for. We wish to call your special atten tion to one item of expenditure as shown by his book. In 1911 there Was paid an account of paupers $2006.00. Received from paupers farm $759 49. This shows a loss of $1250.15. In 1912 there was paid out on account of paupers fund 31525-48. Received from poor farm 3845.57. This show’s a loss of 5679.91. Average for the two >ears $965.03. The indebtedness of the county i we find to beobout what the CoHi- I missioner reported at the February term, $9,000.00. We endeavored to find the exact JACKSON DEFEATS FORSYTH IN TWO GAMES The series of games which Jack sou and Forsyth are now engaged in, will decide who will be victor over the other for the season. Two games have been victories for the locals and the concluding game will be played this afternoon. The first gome was pitched Jor Jackson by Hawkins, who is one of the speediest left-handers in this section. He struck out fifteen men. Hisoverhand delivery was out of the ordinary for left-handers. Jeff ries for the visitors pitched a good game. The feature of the game was a running catch of Bowden in the ninth with the bases drunk. Score by innings: R II Forsyth 000 010 000 2 8 Jackson 001 310 Olx 612 Batteries: Jeffries and Bankston; Hawkius and Woodruff. Thursday’s game was more ex citing, and see, sawed in the first part of the game. The feature was the visible worry of the visitors and the imported umpire, who was r-o-t-t-o-n. White, a one-armed pitcher, was on the ground from Forsyth. - Score by innings: R II Forsyth 000 030 00 3 9 Jackson 110 030 4x 9 7 Batteries: White and Bankston; Combs and Rivers. J. R. CONNER LOSES HOME BY FIRE Tuesday night about 6:30 the residence of Mr. J. Conner, about fourmilesfrom the city, was des troyed by flames. The fire origi natedin the kitchen and was hot dircovered until too late. I’racji cally everything was destroyed, with only a small amount of in surance. cost for convicts of the chain gang, but on account of this account be ing so mixed up we were unable to dc so. Respectfully submitted, J. T. Goodman, W. M. Andrews, E. R. Harper, Committee. REPORT OF ORDINARY. To the Honorable Grand Jury now in session: This is to certify that there has been no money belonging to the county passed through my hands since the February Term of the Superior Court officially. J. H. Ham, Ordinary. Sworn to and subscribed before me this August 19, 1913. S. J. Foster, C. S. C. REPORT OF SHERIFF. To the Honorable Foreman and Gentlemen of the Grand Jury : 1 herewith submit to your honor able body this my report, that there has been $15.30 passed through my hands since mv last report at the February term 1913, and now hold receipt for same. Respectfully submitted, L. M. Crawford, Sheriff. Sworn to and subscribed before me this August 19, 1913. S. J. Foster, C. S. C. REPORT OF CLERK OF COURT. To the Honorable Foremand and Gentlemen of the Grand Jury : I herewith submit to your hon orable body this my report, that there has been no public funds passed through my hands since my last report at the February term 1913. Respectfully submitted, S. J. Foster, C. S. C. REPORT OF 111 COLLECTOR. To the Grand Jury for August Term 1913: This is to certify that las Tax Collector for the years ha V e not up to this date collected any money belongingtothe coynty. 1 ha e collected for the state for the your 1913 Special Tax $855.00. ’■{espectfully submitted, C. S. Bryant, T. C. Bast Atnrtbis. Medium la Middle Qeor(la SIZE OF BALES OF COTTON 10 BE REGULATED To Farmers and Ginners: The maritime associations have adopted ru’es effective the coming season, and state that they will be absolutely and strictly enforced In self-protection, the railroads ar forced to adopt the same rules, am exceptions will be made on bills o lading where cotton is: Ist. More or less wet 2nd. More or less stained 3rd. More or lesb soiled You are urged to properly cart for your cotton, so that the bales will remain in good condition. All ocean freight engagements will be based upon a standard bale gin-box 27X54 inches, and any bale larger than this will be penalized one dollar t,sl.oo)per bale by the steamers. Futher, any bale that cannot be compressed to a density of 221-2 pounds per cubic foot, ship side, even if 27X54 inches in size, will be penalized 50c per bale. These rules by the ocean carriers are caused by the great difficulty in properly stowing in steamers, bales of unusual and large sizes, and the consequent lossof room. Everyone can readily understand the saving idvolved in stowing cotton in a ship, railroad car or warehouse, where the bales are of the same dimensions. We urge, thererore, that all gin-boxes be changed be fore the new season open, to the standard size of 27X54 inches. Texas now has a State law making this standard. Because of the new maritime rules, the above named buyers and mills will be forced to penalize bales abgve standard size one dollar ($1.00) per bale. Bales under 400 pounds cannot be compressed to the required density, and bales weigh ing between 300 and 400 pounds will be penalized 50c per bale. Bales under 300 pounds are unmer chantable, as heretofore. If the farmer patronizes a ginner whose gin-box is larger than 27X54, it will mean that such farmer will have to sell his bale -for $l.OO less than he could have secured if it had been packed in a standard size gin box. The steamship lines have rules in regard to the condition in which cotton shall be delivered them, and in order to comply with same, it is necessary that cotton be covered at the gin with good strong bagging, free from sample holes, and that the ends be well sewed up. Use six yardsof two-pound bagging and six bands, as heretofore. The Georgia State Bankers As sociation has issued a circular cal ling attention to these matters, and circulars similar to the above are being issued everywhere. A‘ little thought will show that the above rules are for the benefit of all concerned, and especially the producer, 4s the cheaper and less wasteful handling which will be permitted by observing these rules meansahigherprice paid the farmer for hie cotton. The co-operation of all, therefore, is urged in effecting these reforms. North Ga. Cotton Buyers and Manufactures Association. JACKSON'S FIRST BALE COTTON SOLD lUESDAY Jackson’s first bale of cotton was brought in Wednesday afternoon at 2o’clock by Mr. A. Freeman and sold to J. H. Carmichael and Cos. The bale weighed 590 pounds and brought 121-2 cents, making the proreeds $7.'T. 75. This is the second time that Mr. Freeman has brought in the first bale* in the last two sensdtis. It will only be a few days until a Targe number will be sol’d. NO. 50