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THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS
Vol 44 —N<
G. E. MALLET IS
PRESIDENT FAIR
Permanent Organization
Was Perfected
COMMITTEES ARE ACTIVE
Stock Being Taken by Cit
izens in All Parts of The
County—Next Meeting
on Friday, March Third
Officers were elected by the
Butts County Fair Association at
the meeting held Monday in the
court house, as follows:
President, G. E. Mallet.
Secretary, G. E. Rice.
Assistant secretary, Wright
Watkins.
Treasurer, H. L. Daughtry.
General Manager, J. D. Jones.
The following vice presidents,
one in each district, who with the
other officers will constitute the
board of directors, were elected:
Jackson, J. Matt McMichael; Iron
Springs, C. Lunsford Maddox;
Dublin, C. A. Towles; Worthviile,
E. A. Fincher; Indian Springs,
G. W. Thornton; Coodys, J. M.
Ball; Towaliga, R. E. Evans; But
trill, J. H. Patrick.
The committee on drafting
charter reported and the charter
was accepted. The committee on
securing grounds was given more
time.
There will be another meeting
Friday, March 3, at 10 a. m. in
the court house. At that time it
is hoped to have a report from
the committee on grounds. In
the meantime several committees
are at work in different parts of
the county selling stock and work
ing to place the association on a
sound financial basis. There con
tinues to be considerable interest
in the fair and it is the concensus
of opinion that, the movement has
been organized on the right lines
and that with the proper co-oper
ation Butts county will have one
of the best fairs in the entire
state.
BEHIND IN COLLECTIONS
Total Taxes For The Year
$62,883.89
According to the report made
to the Grand Jury by Tax Collec
tor Joseph P. Maddox there is on
the digest in uncollected taxes a
total of $4,829.35. It is probable
that executions will be issued at
an .early date, as the business
must be finally wound up in the
next few weeks.
Mr. Maddox’s statement shows
a number of things of interest.
There has been collected for the
state $11,098.05; for the county
$41,005.26; for schools $5,951.23,
making a total of $58,054.54.
This with the amount on the di
gest uncollected, $4,829.35 gives
$62,883.89, the amount of state,
county and school tax for the
year 1915.
The Central Georgia Power Cos.
taxes, from 1913 to the present,
held up by the Jasper county lit
igation, amounts to $21,276.26.
When collected this will make the
total tax for 191 c $84,160.05.
JACKSON, GEORGIA, FEBRUARY 25, 1916
MR. H. L. WORSHAM NOW
FARM AGENT IN MONROE
It will be of interest to his
friends and the people of the
county generally to know that
Mr. H. L. Worsham has been en
gaged as demonstration agent in
Monroe county. He acted in a
similar capacity in Butts in 1914
and a part of 1915 until his health
gave way. Mr. Worsham was a
most active and efficient farm
agent and wrought with com
mendable enthusiasm and suc
ceeded in arousing considerable
interest in club work. Wherever
Mr. Worsham goes he will bear
the good will and loyalty of the
friends he made in Butts county.
DR. HARDMAN
ADDRESSED VOTERS
Told Why He Should Be
Elected Governor
POINTS TO HIS RECORD
Was Introduced by Hon.
J. Threatt Moore —Heard
by Large And Attentive
Audience
Basing his claims to the gov
ernorship on his record, Dr. L.
G. Hardman, of Commerce, ad
dressed the citizens of Butts
countv at noon Tuesday. He was
introduced by Hon. J. T. Moore
in an eloquent and appropriate
speech.
Dr. Hardman spoke for about
an hour and a half and was heard
by an audience that comfortably
filled the superior court room.
He pointed to his legislative rec
ord and the things he stands for.
Some of these are agricultural
education, better sanitary laws,
compulsory education law, en
forcement of all laws, prohibition
and a business administration.
He said he was a more consistent
prohibitionist than Governor Har
ris. and that he did not propose
to be shelved by the Anti-Saloon
League in favor of the Macon
candidate. He endorsed the law
providing for an audit of the
state’s records.
Dr. Hardman was given a re
spectful and attentive hearing.
His address was a thoroughly in
teresting presentation of h'S poli
cies and made a favorable im
pression upon his audience.
While in the city Dr. Hardman
met a large body of voters. He
was given a very cordial wel
come to Jackson and the county
of Butts.
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK FELT
Tremor Felt Here at 5:45
Monday Afternoon
An earthquake shock was felt
in Butts county about 5:45 Mon
day afternoon. The earth tremor
lasted from fifteen to twenty
seconds and caused eonsiderable
excitement. Some of those of
who felt the shock declare they
heard a rumbling noise.
The earthquake shock was felt
throughout Georgia, North and
South Carolina, Virginia and por
tions of Tennessee and Alabama.
Though chairs, dishes and pic
tures were shaken by the seismic
disturbance, no damage was re
'ported.
NEW COMMITTEE
WAS ELECTED
Date of Primary to Be
Decided Saturday
MR. OGLETREE CHAIRMAN
Another Meeting Galled
For Saturday, Feb. 26, to
Selecft Date And Adopt
Rules For Primary
The new executive committee
elected Tuesday to serve for the
ensuing two years adjourned to
meet again Saturday morning at
10 o’clock, Feb. 26, when the
date for the 1916 primary will be
decided on.
Judge A. H. Ogletree was elec
ted chairman and J. D. Jones se
cretary for the next term. The
members of the committee are:
Buttrill district —T. B. Fletch
er, J. B. Childs, J. P. Ray.
Coodys —B. F. Cooper, J. D.
Brownlee. J. E. Pettigrew.
Dublin—B. C. Ward, W. A.
Smith, Edmond Hay.
Indian Springs—Miller Ogle
tree. W. W. Preston, W. P. Cas
tleberry, A. F. White.
Iron Springs—W. M. Andrews,
L. R. Dodson, W. M. Bledsoe.
Jackson—A. M. Watkins, J. M.
Currie, I. H. Hattaway, J. D.
Jones.
Towaliga—J. C. Bell, J. N.
McElhenney, R. E. Evans.
Worthviile—J. J. Hammond,
W. R. Kitchens. E. A. Fincher.
A committee of three. J. D.
Jones, A. M. Watkins, R. E. Ev
ans, was appointed to prepare a
set of rules governing the pri
mary, to be submitted for ratifi
cation Saturday.
The mass meeting was presided
over by Judge Ogletree and Mr.
W. W. Preston acted as tempo
rary secretary. Dr. A. F. White
was temporary chairman of the
new committee before Judge
Ogletree was chosen as perma
nent presiding officer.
It is thought that a date early in
April, possibly April 7, will be
selected for the primaav. The
officers of the committee are anx
ious for the members to be pres
ent promptly at 10 o’clock Satur
day so the business can be dis
posed of expeditiously.
MR. BARNES CANDIDATE
Announces This Week for
Treasurer
For the office of Treasurer Mr.
W. Homer Barnes makes an
nouncement this week. His en
try into the race at this time will
be of interest to voters through
out the county. Mr. Barnes is a
citizen of sterling worth and is
generally known and quite popu
lar over the county. Two years
ago Mr. Barnes was a candidate
for that office and was third man.
He received 529 votes, being just
70 votes short of Treasurer Clark
who got 599 votes. His friends
are confident he will be able to
make a good showing at this time.
Mr. Barnes would doubtless make
a capable official and he is sure
to have the support of a large
body of friends.
MR. J. T. MCLAIN, FORMER
JACKSON CITIZEN, DEAD
Butts county friends of Mr. J.
T. McLain were sorry to hear of
his death, which occurred Satur
day at Jonesboro. Mr. McLain
formerly resided here for a num
ber of years and Had a wide cir
cle of friends. He was a Con
federate veteran and was 76
years old. The funeral was held
at Jonesboro Monday afternoon.
Mr. McLain is survived by four
children, Mrs. J. I. Anderson, of
Sanford, Fla.; J. T. McLain, Jr.,
of Geneva, Fla.;E. P. McLain, of
Savannah, and W. D. McLain, of
Jonesboro.
NO PRESIDENTIAL
PRIMARY LIKELY
State Convention in Macon
May Third
WILSON WAS ENDORSED
No Opposition to Presi
dent Wilson Thought
Probable —To Fix State
Primary Date Later
The state democratic executive
committee, which met in Atlanta
Saturday, provided for a presi
dential primary to be held April
5, in the event that more than
one candidate should qualify for
the nomination in this state, in
accordance with certain qualifica
tions laid down by the committee,
and provided in the event that
only one candidate should qualify
then there shall be no presiden
tial primary.
The committee further provi
ded for a state convention to be
held in Macon May 3. Should
there be more than one candidate,
the convention shall be made up
of delegates who are the open
and avowed friends of the candi
dates who carried the respective
counties, while if there should be
only one candidate then the con
vention shall be made up of dele
gates chosen in such matter as
the various county executive
committees shall provide.
A later meeting will be called
by Chairman Reagan to fix the
date and rules for the state pri
mary.
The committee passed a reso
lution endorsing the foreign and
domestic policies of President
Wilson.
MASONS HAD BIG RALLY
Oyster Supper Enjoyed
Monday Night
The largest gathering of recent
years was present Monday night
at the meeting of St. Johns lodge,
No. 45 F. & A. M., when the Mas
ters degree was conferred upon
Mr. W. G. Lavender. Visitors
from lodges at Jenkinsburg, Flo
villa, Stark, Towaliga and other
points were present. The work
was most efficiently and impress
ively nut on by Worshipful Mas
ter H. L. Daughtry and Past
Master H. M. Fletcher, assisted
by a capable degree team.
After the business session a
most enjoyable oyster supper was
served at the Metropolitan Cafe.
Covers were laid for sixty-five.
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Butts County Progress Established 1882 S Consolidated July 9,1915
SUPERIOR COURT
NOW IN SESSION
Was Convened Monday
by Judge Searcy
CIVIL SUITS BEING HEARD
Strong Charge to Grand
Jury by Judge Searcy—
Mr. A. H. Ogletree Fore
man of Grand Jury
Facing a calendar of more than
one hundred and thirty civil cases
and a correspondingly large num
ber of criminal suits, Butts coun
ty superior court was convened
Monday morning for a two weeks
session. Judge W. E. H. Searcy
Jr., is presiding and Solicitor
General E. M. Owens is present
as prosecuting officer.
The grand jury organized by
electing Mr. A. H. Ogletree fore
man, Mr. Claud Wilder as clerk
and Mr. W. J. Webb as bailiff.
Judge Searcy’s charge to the
grand jury was an able one, and
what he had to say about law en
forcement was listened to with
alert interest. Particular atten
tion was given to the charge on
account of the recent outbreaks
of lawlessness in Georgia. He
gave special emphasis to the ille
gal traffic in liquor and the pistol
evil, declaring that a large per
cent of the crime is traceable to
these evils.
As is well known, civil suits
will be tried the first week of
court. The calendar was such
a large one that it is not likely it
will be cleared by the end of the
week. Criminal cases will be
heard next week. A considerable
number of important criminal
cases will be ready for a hearing
at this term.
A number of visiting attorneys
and candidates and politicians
galore were in attendance upon
court during the week.
GOING TO LOS ANGELES
Sir Knight H. L. Daughtry
Jackson Delegate
Sir Knight H. L. Daughtry will
represent Alexius Commandery
No. 22 Knights Templar at the*
Triennial Conclave of the Grand
Encampment of Knights Templar
of the United States to be held in
Los Angeles June 20. He was
unanimously elected at the last
meetingof the local Commandery.
Sir Knight Daughtry is a char
ter member of Alexuis Comman
derv and at present holds an im
portant office. He is an enthu
siastic Mason and has served in
all the local branches of the order
most efficiently. He enjoys the
distinction of being the oldest
Shriner in Jackson.
The Georgia party will leave
Atlanta June 13, arriving at Los
Angeles the 19. The trip will
include stop-overs at a number
of points of interest. The Grand
Commandery of Georgia pays $l5O
towards the expense of this trip
and each Commandery is entitled
Lu one or more represenlulives,
according to membership.