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THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS Vol 44 —No. 3 STATE COMMITTEE TO MEET FEB. 19 Judge Reagan Favors One Primary Plan COUNTIES SHOULD UNITE Too Many Primaries Use less Expense, Points out Chairman of State Exec utive Committee For the purpose of fixing a date for the election of delegates to the national Democratic conven tion, to be held in St. Louis June 14, a meeting of the state demo cratic executive committee will be held in Atlanta Eeb. 19. Judge E. J. Reagan, of McDonough, is chairman, and St. Elmo Massen gale, of Atlanta, is secretary of the state executive committee. Judge Reagan is strongly in favor of the various counties hold ing their primaries on the same date as the presidential primary. The object in this is to save the cost of extra primary elections Along this line Judge Reagan gave out the following timely in terview: “The state committee meeting ,on Febuary 19 will no doubt call a state primary to be held the lat ter part of April, or certainly not later than early in May, the state convention to be called for a later date. “In this connection,” continued Judge Reagan, “I wish to say that those counties of the state which are arranging for early primaries for the county officers, should not fix a date different from that to be fixed by the state committee. There is no reason whatever for a rush to nominate the county officers in primaries held before April and while it is true that only one or two counties have so far acted, I believe that they will later change their dates to the date to be fixed By the state committee. “Under the laws of Georgia, the governor, general assembly and state house officers cannot be nominated before August, so that a primary for these positions must necessarily be postponed untilthat month.” MR. ATKINSON IN RACE Announced Saturday For Tax Collector Mr. Lewis M. Atkinson makes announcement in this issue for the office of Tax Collector. Mr. Atkinson is a well known citizen of the county, being a brother of the late Alex Atkinson, who held a number of positions of trust, representing the county in the legislature and the 26th district in the senate. He has a large number of friends over the coun ty who will give him their support in this campaign and he is expec ted to make a strong race. Mr. Atkinson is making his first race before the people, and is assured of a liberal support. He is one of the county’s sterling citizens and his entry into the field of politics will add interest to the campaign. inn. unILEY MENTIONED Probable Candidate For County Treasurer The name of Mr. J. L. Bailey has been prominently mentioned : for county treasurer and he is re garded as a probable candidate. Mr. Bailey is one of the county’s best known citizens and possess es friends by the hundreds in all parts of the county. He is a suc cessful business man and is in every way well qualified to dis charge the duties of that office. Mr. Bailey will have strong sup port should he decide to enter the race and it is generally predicted he would be a hard man to de feat. Some definite answer is expected from Mr. Bailey within a few days, and in the meantime his decision will be awaited with interest in political circles. GOOD SHOWING MADE BY RIFLES Annual inspection Held Monday Night COMPANYCOMPLIMENTED Equipment Found to Be in Good—lnspection Con ducted by Major Palmer And Capt. Kimbrough A splendid showing was made by the Jackson Rifles, Company A, Second Regiment Georgia National Guard, at the annual inspection Monday night. The inspecting officers were Maj. F. L. Palmer, representing the state, and Capt. Jas. M. Kim brough, Jr,, representing the government. The equipment of the company was found to be in first-class condition. The enlistment of the company was nearly up to the required standard and the men showed that they had been care fully drilled. Major Palmer and Captain Kimbrough compliment ed the officers and enlisted men on the fine showing made. Much of the credit for the good inspec tion is due to Capt. G. E. Mallet, one of the city's most enthusias tic military men who has been drilling the company for the past ! several weeks. On account of the extreme cold weather the inspection was start ed early and was over earlier than usual. Following the in spection. Major Palmer and Cap tain Kimbrough left Monday night for Macon, where other companies of the second regi ment will be inspected. It is a matter of congratulatoin that this company, which has always stood so well in the Georgia national guard, passed so creditable an inspection. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The pastor, Rev. Isaac Miller, I will preach Sunday at 11a.m. and 7p. m. You are invited to attend these services. JACKSON, GEORGIA, JANUARY 21, 1916 CITY EMPLOYEES ELECTED MONDAY Col. H. D. Russell Named City Attorney BUTTRILL MAYORPROTEM Messrs. J. E. McNair And J. W. McClure on Police Force —Salaries Remain Same as Heretofore The new mayor and council as sumed charge of their duties Monday night. Several changes were made in city employees, the following having been elected: Mayor pro-tem, Mr. A. T. But trill. Clerk and treasurer, Mr. J. A. McMichael. City tax receiver and collector, Mr. J. W. Carmichael. City attorney, Col. H. D. Rus sell. Chief of police, Mr. J. E. Mc- Nair. Assistant chief, Mr. J. W. McClure. Superintendent water and light department, Mr. W. E. Merck. Sexton city cemetery, Mr. J. C. Meredith. All salaries remained the same as heretofore. The salary of the clerk and treasurer is $45 per month; tax receiver and collector S4O; policemen, S6O; city attorney, S2OO per year. Mayor J. T. Moore did not ap point the members of the stand ing committees Monday night. He desired some time to work these out and will probably name these committees at the next meeting of Council, which will be held next Monday. At this meeting the election of tax assessors, a member of the bond commission and the city printer was postponed until a later date. The work of the past year has been practically completed. It was stated there remained a consider able amount of taxes uncollected, but this money will be collected as early as possible. The new administration, con sisting of Hon. J. T. Moore, may or, aldermen S. 0. Ham, first ward, A. T. Buttrill. second ward, J. B. Settle, third ward, R. P. Sasnett, fourth ward, are all well known business men and the affairs of the city will be in safe and competent hands for the next twelve months. TAXPAYERS SLOW IN SETTLING THIS YEAR Up to January 14 approximate ly $12,000 in taxes were still un collected. Of that amount $9.- 403.76 was due by white taxpay ers. The books close according to the state law on Dec. 20. Tax Collector J. P, Maddox has kept the books open to accommodate ail who desired to pay. It is not known when Mr. Maddox will begin to issue executions. To save extra expense to taxpayers he would be glad to have every body call and settle their accounis with the county and state as early as possible. FOR COUNTY TREASURER Mr. A. H. S. Davis Says He Will Run Mr. A. H. S. Davis, of Jackson, will be a candidate for Treasurer of Butts county in the approach ing primary, hisformal announce ment to appear later. Mr. Davis is a well known citizen of Butts county where he has resided now for a number of •years. He was formerly clerk of the superior court of this countv, a position he filled most acceptably. Mr. Davis has always taken an active interest in political affairs and is personally acquainted with hun dreds of voters. He is expected to give a good account of him self in the primary and his for mal entry will add to the inter est of things political. BUTTS HAS 126 PENSIONERS ONLIST $7,555.00 County’s Share This Year ROLL BEEN APPROVED Eight Pensioners Died in Year, Five Added to Roll, While Two Are Transferred to Butts Butts couny t has 126 pensioners on the 1916 roll. This is one less than in 1915 Judge J. H. Ham, Ordinary, has completed the list, having worked hard, as he always does, to get the list properly made out and approved. The 126 pensioners will receive $7,555 this year. This amount will be divided as follows: 58 widows, all classes, $3,480; 63 indigent and service soldiers, $3,- 820; 5 disabled soldiers, $255. During the year just passed a total of eight pensioners died. Five new applicants were added to the roll and two were transferred, one from Jasper county, the other from Fulton. It is not known at this time when the pensions will be paid this year. Just as soon as the state gets in enough money to settle these claims checks will be sentout by Pension Commissioner John W. Lindsey. But that may be several weeks yet. MR. TOWLES CANDIDATE May Announce to Succeed Himself It is reported in political cir cles that Hon. C. A. Towles, of Cork, representative from Butts county, will be a candidate To succeed himself this year. He ran two years ago, defeating one of the county’s strongest men, and is now serving his first term. In the general assembly Mr. Towles was quite active in work ing for the interests of his con stituents and is a member of two important committees. Among his colleagues he is quite popular and is held in high regard. Mr. Towles is well and favorably known by the voters and should he announce for re-election he 's assured the support of a large circle of friends throughout the county. j, . . Jackson Argus Established 1873 ( 0 ion Butts County Progress Established Consolidated July 9.1915 FIELD MEET FOR BUTTS SCHOOLS Date Fixed For April 26th in Jackson OUTLINE OF PROGRAM All Rural Schools Expect ed to Enter Teams —Pri- zes Will Be Given The Winners in Events At the meeting of the teachers of Butts county at their recent institute it was definitely decided to give the children of the rural schools an opportunity to show their skill in athletics. A com mittee was appointed to work out a program and fix a date for this occasion. April the 26 is the date and the hour is Ip. m. The contest will be held on the square where every one can witness each event. The program as worked out by the committee is one that will show skill and furnish amusement and fill your soul full of laughter. There may be some changes in the following program but a very good idea can be had from it as to what the day will afford: 100 yards dash. 220 yard dash. 440 yards dash. Running high jump. Stand ing high jump. Running broad jump. Standing broad jump. Sack race. Chinning the pole. Climbing the greasy pole. Relay race. Pillow tournament. Prizes will be raised for the first and second winners in each of the above contests. There will be two classes, boys up to 14 and boys 14 and over. Many of the schools have dug their pits to jump in and at recess one can see the boys eagerly working to win the prize for their school. Some are making excel lent records already and if the schools keep the pace they are making now this event will mark one of the most interesting pro grams ever held with the rural schools. The Parent-Teacher associa tion has promised a va y inter esting program for the occasion which will be announced later. MR. ETHERIDGE ELECTED Again Heads Atlanta Trudt Company At a meeting of the trustees of the Atlanta Trust Company held Wednesday of last week Mr. F. S. Etheridge, of this city, was again elected president. Mr. Etheridge was first elected to this position several months ago, since which time he has been spending several days of the week in Atlan ta looking after the affairs of the company. Mr. Etheridge was also re-elee ted as one of the directors of the Fourth National Bank of Macon, last week. He is one of the leading bankers in the state, being president of the Georgia Bankers’ Association, president of the Jackson National Bank and the Jackson Banking Compuy and is connected with banks in Fluvilla, Locust Grove and Mc- Donough.