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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. Jackson Argus Established 1873 ( i.i o iqtk 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.