The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, October 01, 1915, Image 7

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NEWS OF INTEREST IN THE SOCIAL REALM WISHES < I wish for you in life the good— Relief from all things weird and sad That every glen and minstrel wood, May always sing to make you glad. Ijwish for you in life the sweet— I would not have you sip the gall— Triumphant over each defeat, I’d have you crown love’s madrigal. I wish for you in life the pure— The richest bounties of this sod— That you may ever feel secure, As you pursue your way to Godl —John Scott. D. A. R. Meeting The members of the local D. A. R. Chapter will hold their Octo ber meeting with Mrs. J. D. Jones next Tuesday afternoon, October sth, at three oclock. Mothers Club Mrs. M. C. Wright will be hos tess to the Young Mothers Club members Thursday afternoon of next week, October 7th at four o’clock at her home on McDon ough street. Play For Charity The Associated Charities will put on a three act comedy. “Nan the Mascotte”, Friday evening, October 15th, at the school audi torium. The play will be under the direction of Mrs. L. L. O’Kelley. Special Prize For Cannnig Club Girls The Jackson Civic League has offered a prize of $5.00 for the best exhibit at the Butts county fair, of any member of the Girls Canning club. From all reports it is most likely there will be some fine exhibits and the judges may have a hard time selecting the winner of the prize. Moore-Hilley Coming as a surprice to their friends was the marriage of Miss Obera Moore and Mr. Edward Hilley, which took place Wed nesday evening at seven o’clock at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. Olin King officiating. Both the bride and groom are well and fa vorably known in Jackson and Putts county and have hosts of warm friends to offer heartiest congratulations and best wishes. Miss Goodman Hostess In compliment to Judge and Mrs. J. H. Ham, whose marriage took place Thursday afternoon of last week Miss Lucy Goodman en tertained at an informal six o’clock tea, the guests coming immediately after the ceremony from Flovilla to Jackson. Southern smilax was festoon ed over the windows and door ways and vases of pink roses ad ded the necessary touch of col or. Delicious tea and sandwiches were served in the dining-room, the tea table having a pretty ar rangement of roses and greenery. Besides the ushers, the guest list included only the relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Ham. Miss Goodman was assisted by Mrs. H. W. Turner and Miss Annie Kate Ham. New President Civic League At a business meeting of the Jackson Civic League Saturday afternoon, Mrs. J. B. Settle was unanimously elected president to succeed Mrs. A. T. Buttrill, re signed. Some good work was ac complished during Mrs. Buttril’s regime and it will not lag under the new leadership. Among the business matters discussed were the canning club prizes and the small cement walks leading around the court house. The ladies tendered their ser vices to the fair association, should they be needed in arrang ing exhibits, etc. Rally Day at Baptist Church Next Sunday, October 3rd, will be Rally Day at the First Baptist church. Every department has stressed this day and put forth their best efforts to make it a suc cess. Flowers and flags will make the beautiful new Sunday school room attractive. Bright little pennants “We Shall Expect You on Rally Day” were distrib uted last Sunday with the request that they be worn on Rally Day. The tiny tots, the young people and the older ones, members of their respective departments will be present and help to make the day a splendid success. Parent-Teacher Association to Meet The members of the Parent- Teacher Association wish to ex presspublicly theirappreciationof the loyal support of the people of Jackson in the efforts of the As sociation towards the betterment of our school. Especially they extend their thanks to the firms who were prize winners in the recent Merchants'Carnival. With out exception the prizes were re turned to the association. Fol lowing will be found the program for the meeting of the association to be held at the school building Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 5. Subject, Habits, Introduced by Mrs. W. E. Watkins, followed by open discussion by all members. a—Moral value of regularity in doing things. b—The gains to the mother in time and nerve force ot requiring from the child regularity in at tending to all life processes and home duties. c—the value of regular habits in building up the vital and nerve force and in strengthening the will. d—The power of habit in moral crisis. e—When should the cultivation of regular habits begin and how long should it continue? PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Come and worship and feel at home. I. H. Miller, Minister. How an Engineer Keeps Well Railroad engineers are more ex posed to catching cold than other workers. E. G. Ounaphant of Mon ette, Mo., has rnu a Frisco engine 25 years and all the medicine he has taken is Foley’s Honey and Tar He writes: I always keep it in my house and reccomend it to all who I have a bad cough or cold.”—The Owl Pharmacy, adv. FOR SALE Ten to fifteen thousand acres of good improved farm lands upon which the large timber has been cut off, at prices and terms to suit purchaser. Located in fine white farming sedtion of Miller and Early coun ties, three to ten miles of Colquitt and about ten miles south of Blakeley and ten miles north of Don aldson ville. Sold in tradts to suit purchaser (not less however, than a lot of 250 acres ) One or more par ties can buy one of these lots together and divide it between themselves. If interested write to the owners. T. J. Shingler & Bro., Donaldsonville, Ga. J. S. Shingler, Ashburn, Ga. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Program for Sunday, Oct. 3 Rally Day in the Church 11 a. m. The pastor will preach. Subject: “Setting up our Banners.” 7:30 p. m. The subject will be “Strangers at Church.” Rally Day in the Bible School 9:30 a. m. ?Is “Go to Sunday School Day” in Georgia. Special program for the hour. Every old member is expected. New members are invited. Rally Day in the B. Y. P. U. 3p. m. We want to meet the young people, Sunbeams, Juniors and Seniors. The Swimming Pool These warm days make a swim a joy. The cool, clean water sets the blood tingling, By invita tion the boys from Locust-Grove Institute enjoyed a swim one day this week. The Scouts will hike and spend the night in woods Friday. They are ready for first class exami nations. Preacher Was Laid Up Rev. C. M. Knighton. Havanna, Fla., writes: -‘For three Months I suffered intense pain in the kidneys and back which at times laid me up entirely. I used \% bottles of Foley Kidney pills and all the pain disap peared. I feel as if 20 years had been added to my life,” Relieves rheumatism, backache, sore muscles stiff joints. The Owl Pharmacy, adv GET OUR PRICES before buying Lumber, Laths, Shingles, Sash, Doors, and Blinds or Mill work Will make you Interesting Figures Crisp County Lumber Cos. Cordele, Georgia A SORE ENOUGH BARGAIN 90 Acres, 1 1-2 miles from Jackson, at a bargain. Terms. 485 acres out in west Butts Cos. Will sell for $16.00 an acre. Two small farms in Henry county, over the line Butts, one 70 acres and 50 acres will sell at a bargain Houses to Sell and Rent in Jackson. Money to loan on first-class real estate. J. B.GUTHRIE REALTY COMPANY, Real Estate and Renting Agents. Harkness Building, Jackdon, Georgia. SCHOOL NEWS The teachers held their first normal meeting on last Tuesday afternoon. They are studying “The Training of the Child,” by Densmore. After an hour of inter esting study, a sweet course was served by Mrs. W. P. Martin and Miss Mary Lena Martin. Thefifth grade are maxing their Georgia books this week. The tennis game on last Mon day afternoon between Jackson and Locust Grove school girls, resulted in a victory for Jackson. The score was 6-4, 8-6, 6-0. The players were Misses Helen Barnes and Miriam Sams for Jackson and Misses Amelia Walk er, Paris and Thompson. We are very sorry to lose from the Senior class Clarence Plunket Miss Anna Mary Powers, a former student of this school, left a few days ago for Brenau Col lege. Also Mr. Claude Spencer for Emory College. Watch Your Children Often children do not let parents know they are constipated. They fear some thing distasteful. They wifi like Rexall Orderlies —a mild laxative that tastes like sugar. * Sold only by us, 10 cents. Slaton Drug Cos. Wanted An industrious man who can earn SIOO a month and expenses retailing our products to farmers. Must have some means for star ting expenses and furnish con tract signed by two responsible men. Address W. T. Rawleigh Company, Freeport, 111., giving age, occupation and references. Rooms to Rent To men only. Mrs. J. C. Ad ams. 10-l-2t Go To HURT & THAXTON’S Barber Shop For Service. Jackson, Ga. fhe Quinine That Does Not Affect The Head Because of its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA TIVK BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor ringing in head. Remember the full name and look for the signature of E. W. GROVE. 25c. You’ll Find it at Paul Nolen 6 Cos i O Cedar Mop and Can Oil, long handle 40c 10 lb Bucket Compound Lard 85c Dove Brand Hams 16c, any size, all you want Something the thing for Salads Tuna Fish Try a can Dove Brand B. Bacon on ice Bananas 10c dozen Uncle Sam Bread 5c per Loaf No salad course com plete without Block’s Wafers We have them. No. 1 Irish Potatoes 18c peck Fresh Celery The finest grown Yellow Yam Sweet Potatoes 25c peck Green Cabbage To go at a price. Morris & Co’s Cooked Brains 15c per can Tokey Grapes 10c lb 25c for 3 lbs Genuine Canadian Stock Rutabaga Turnips 2c lb Stone Cakes Six kinds, 10c each We want your orders so call or come in person PHONES 24 and 60 WE DELIVER NOW Paul Nolen 6 Company Jackson, Ga.