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THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS Vol 44—No. 2* 73 STRONG THE RIFLES ARE OFF Left For Macon Tuesday Morning CROWD SEES DEPARTURE Company A Has Large En listment-Still Recruit ing—Enthusiastic Fare well for The Militia They’re off! Seventy-three strong the Jack son Rifles left Jackson Tuesday morning for the mobilization camp in Macon. The company reached the min imum strength Sunday but kept on recruiting until it had one of the largest companies in the Seeond regiment. An immense crowd gathered at the depot to bid the boys adieu and to wish for them a safe and profitable trip. The men were roundly cheered as they left home for the scene of action. Mothers, wives, fathers were all there to say goodbye. The company presented a strik ing appearance as it was lined up on the streets and marched to the depot. The men looked bright and fresh and Company A will compare favorably with any com mand in the state in physique. How long the company will be in Macon nobody knows. It is generally believed, however, that ’’"they will get orders to go to the f border inside of a month. Upon arrival at the camp the men were examined bv a regular army physician, Major Page. They were vaccinated for small pox and typhoid fever, and every precaution will be taken to keep the men well and in first class fighting trim. The patriotic citizens of Jack son and Butts county have raised a substantial fund to buy tobacco and the little luxuries for the men. Any one writing to the mem bers of the military will address their mail as follows: Care of Company A. 2nd Inf., National Guard of Georgia, Mobilization Camp. Macon, Ga. A recruiting officer will be sta tioned in Jackson to enlist all who desire to join. Any who want to see active service may obtain full information by calling at the armory. STATE AUDITOR PUTS 0. K. ON MR. MALLET’S BOOKS State Auditor J. W. Stephens of the department of education spent part of Monday here check iner up the books of Mr. Hugh Mallet, County School Superin tendent. The books and all rec ords were found by Mr. Stephens to be absolutely correct and Mr. f Mallet was complimented for the business-like way in which he conducts the affairs of his office. Every transaction was found to be correct to the letter, and the up-to-date system used by this official was the subject of com ment by Mr. Stephens. The records of the County * School Superintendent are audit ed once each year. Mr. Mallet’s friends are pleased to know he is b conducting the affairs of his of •fice on such a high plane. COMPLETE ROSTER OE THE JACKSON RIFLES The following is a roster of Company A, Jackson Rifles. Seventy-three enlisted men and three officers made the trip to Macon. The roster: H. D. Russell, captain. VV. D. Pope; First Lieutenant. E. 8. Settle, Second Lieutenant. H. A. McMichael, quartermaster sergeant. K. A. Biles, first sergeant. Sergeants: J. A. McClure, W. F. Lavender, N. V. Lumsden, W. B. Mc- Clendon. Corporals: Lonnie Hardy, W. C. Godsey, J. T. Bowden, C. F. Holston. Buglers, J. C. Cash and Askew Cook. Cooks, C. L. Thurston and F. C. Cawthon. Privates: P. D. Byars, L. E. Byrd, (Covington), George Coker, Curtis Cowan, F. C. Cawthon, D. D. Cook, C. E. Clark, (Covington), H. G. Elliott, E. L. N. Evans, A. F. Force, T. N. Force, H. C. Gray, C. L. Holston, Herbert Hardy, E. P. James, B. T. Knowles, J. B. Lumsden, K. H. Langley, B. H. Moss, W. E. Maddox, J. B. Spencer, H. L. Moss, G. H. Norris, R. E. O’Neal, W. H. Pettigrew, M. VV. Sneed, J. M. Skinner, Albert Smith, H. N. Smith, H. O. Smith, L. A. Tin gle, G. H. Thomas, VV. D. Thaxton, L. C. Thaxton, VV. M. Thaxton, E. N. Thompson, C. L. Thurston, E. Thom as, M. A. Wilson. E. R. Watkins, J. F. Watkins, VV. L. Thurston, Bryant Thompson, Chas. S. Johnson, R. T. Turner, (McDonough), VV. L. Warren, (Monticello), E. E. Parnell, S. L. Nelson, F. L. Maddox, C. O. Smith, (McDonough), F. L. Blankenship, (Covington), H. J. Collins, (Locust Grove), L. H. Moore (McDonough), J. B. Ezell, J. I). Wil sin (Porterdale), Homer Terry, (Por terdale), A. M. Phillips (Porterdale) C. C. Piper (Locust Grove). NASS MEETING TAKES ACTION Resolutions Condemn Tick Eradication LEGAL STEPS FAVORED Committee Appointed to Raise Funds to Employ Attorney—Would Audit Commissioner’s Books Several matters were discussed at the mass meeting held in the court house Saturday afternoon. Dr. R. W. Mays was again elect ed chairman and Mr, M. C. Wright secretary. Talks were made by Chairman Mays, Col. C. L. Redman, Mr. Jim Goodman and Rev. T. J. Webb. The committee appointed at the meeting on the 10, reported that the cost for eradicating the tick up to the first of June had been approximately $1,092. This included cement, chemicals and salaries of inspectors. The total cost to the county, it was estima ted by one of the speakers, would be about $2,000. The members of that committee were Messrs. H. L. Gray, G. W. Thornton and V. W. Fretwell. Mr. Jack Preston introduced a resolution condemning tick eradi cation and demonstration work and pledging the meeting not to support any candidate for repre sentative who did not promise to (Continued on last page) JACKSON, GEORGIA, JUNE 30, 1916 CITIZENS DONATE TO HONE GUARD Money For Tobacco and Luxuries NEARLY $70.00 RAISED Hoped to Send Men Com fortable Sum Each Month —Folks at Home Support Troops Substantially The patriotic citizens of Jack son and Butts have started a fund for the benefit of the Jack son Rifles, to buy the men tobac co and the luxuries that mean so much to men in camp. This is in line with what other cities are doing and Jackson must do her full duty by the men who have gone to the front to uphold the honor and dignity of the flag. With the exception of one or two tightwaded, close-fisted, cold-blooded, narrow-hearted in dividuals who place the dollar above patriotism, the people have responded nobly to the appeal. Captain Russell in behalf of the company asks the Progress-Argus to thank each and every citizen who subscribed to the fund and to convey to them the company’s deepest appreciation. The merchants and business men of the city generously dona ted a quantitv of tobacco and other articles for the the comfort of the boys, all of which is appre ciated by the officers and enlisted men of the company. The list follows: We, the undersigned citizens of Jackson and Butts county hereby contribute to the comfort and pleasure of our soldier boys leav ing for the border line between Mexico and the United States: L.M. Crawford, $5; M. L. King, $2.50; Hugh Mallet, $5; S. H. Thornton, $1; C. G. Hooten, $1; J. S. Davis, 50c; Thurston & Har per, $1; R. C. Singley, $1; C C. Davenport, 25c; L. H. Hurt, 25c; S. H. Mays, 25c; T. M. Bond, 25c; M. F. Thaxton, 25c; J. A. Lever ette, 50c; H. L. Williams. 50c; J. W. Carter, ssoc; L. L. Tison. 50c; J. C Kinard & Cos, $1; I. J. Slaughter, ssoc; C. T. Beauchamp? 50c; J. G. McDonald, 75c; R. Van Deventer, $1; J. L. Lyons, 50c; A. R. Conner, 50c; Stodghill, Crawford & Cos, $1; S. J. Carmi chael. 50c; G. B. Carreker, 25c; Gus Moss, 25c; J. F. Ingram, 50c; D. G. McMichael, 25c; A. W. Newton, 25c; J. W. Brown, 50c; W. L, Etheridge, 35c; L. B. Thompson, 50c; J. M. Currie, 50c; H. L. Daughtry, $1; W. G. Mor rison, $1; J. B. Settle, $1; G. D. Head, $1; W. H. Merritt, 50c; J. P. Ethreidge, 25c; A. L. Bickers, 50c; Dempsey Hdw Cos, $1; E. I. Rooks, 25c; J. Gelfman, $1; W, O. Ham, 50c; H. C. Clark, 50c; Bill Scarbrough, 50c; S. J. Fos ter, $5; S. B. Kinard, $1; T. A. Nutt. $2; J. T. McClure, $1; A. C. Finley, $1; J. D. Jones. $1; D. F. Maddox, $2.50; L. L. Greer, $2; J. W. Maddox. $1; T. H. But trill, $2; W. H. Mallet, $1; W. R. Carmichael, 50c; Lawrence Mad dox, 25c; David Settle, 20c; War ren Furlow, lc; Bryant Thomp-; son, 15c; cash 50c; B, F. Watkins & Cos, $1; B. B. Kelley, 25c; J. O. Hamlin, 50c; J. F. Maddox, 50c; W. J. Thurston, 25c; Van Fret-; well, 25c; O. N. Brownlee, 50c; J. H. Ham. $1; J. T. Moore, 25c; R. Gunter. $1; Mote Watts, sl-' Total $65.51. i The list has not been presented to a large number of people so far, but everybody will be given an opportunity to donate. Lists may be found at the drug stores and at The Progress-Argus office. Here is a chance to help the boys at the front. Get your name on the list, help to make camp! life more comfortable for the men and show your own colors. EQUIPMENT MEN WILL CARRY DURING SERVICE The regulations prescribe the following equipment for each soldier: 1 United States rifle, caliber. 30. 1 front sight cover. 1 brush and thong. 1 oiler and thong case. 1 gun sling. 1 bayonet. 1 bayonet scabbard. 1 cartridge belt, caliber .30 in fantry. 1 pair cartridge belt suspenders 1 first aid packet and pounch. 90 cartridges, ball, caliber .30. 1 canteen, infantry. 1 haversack. 1 meat can. 1 cup. 1 knife. 1 fork. 1 SDoon. 1 shelter tent, half. 5 shelter tent pins. 1 poncho. 1 blanket. 1 cake of soap (furnished by man). 1 toothbrush (furnished by man). 1 comb (furnished by man). 1 pair of socks (furnished by man), 1 towel (furnished by man). 1 whistle (for quartermaster sergeants and sergeants only). 1 identification tag with tape. Officers and non-commissioned officers, in addition, carry pistols, saber and other implements. WEEKIY EDITORS MEET JULY 17 Convention Will Be Held in Decatur i PROGRAM IS ANNOUNCED Decatur and Atlanta Will Entertain Press Party at Barbecue—Outing to Sa vannah and Tybee Plans are practically complete for the annual meeting of the Georgia Weekly Press Associa tion, which will convene in De catur July 17. An excellent pro gram has been arranged by J. C. McAuliffe, president of the as sociation. A barbecue by the citizens of Decatur at Stone Mountain on Tuesday will be a feature. Following the business session Wednesday, July 19, the press party will leave for Savannah where they will be entertained in an enjoyable way. A boat ride to Tybee is among the events of the Savannah trip. The program follows: Monday, July 17. Bp. m. Ad dress of welcome by Hon. J. E. Steele, mayor of Decatur. Response by Mr. Ralph Meeks, editor of the Carrollton Free- Press. Address by Hon. Chas. V. McKenzie, “Co-Ooeration of Home Papers and Boards of Trade.” Address by Col. Geo. M. Na pier. Tuesday morning, July 18— Jackson Arcus Established 1873 1 „ Butts County Progress Established 1882 ' Consolidated July 9, 1915 FORMER NAIL SERVICE AUG. 1 Two Routes Will Be Put Back on MR. WISE WORKED HARD R. F. D. Service Will Be Greatly Improved When Routes Seven and Eight Are Restored No announcement made in a long time will prove of greater interest to so large a number of people here as that of the resto ration of the rural route service in Butts county as it was before Nov. 1, 1915, to become effective August 1. next. The preliminaries are now be ing worked out and the two routes discontinued, namely, Nos. 7 and 8, will be reestablished on August 1. It had been hoped to make this service effective the first of July but all the arrangements could not be perfected by that date. The post office department officials in Washington have writ ten Post Master Slaughter for his opinion in the matter. It will be recalled that Congress man J. W. Wise was a recent visitor here in the interest of having the service placed on its former basis. In a letter to Sheriff L. M. Crawford he states that he has arranged to have the tw T o routes restored and the old service put on again. Mr. Wise enclosed a copv of a letter from Jas. I. Blakslee, fourth assistant post master general, wherein it it is declared that the service will be placed on the same basis it was prior to Oct. 31, 1916. Mr. Wise has been active in working for the improved service for Butts county, and the patrons of the It. F. I), will doubtless ap preciate what he has accomp lished. When the service is restored Jackson will be served by eight routes, the approximate length of each being 25 miles. The ap proximate length of each of the six routes is now 29 miles, with the exception of No. 2, a loop route, which is about 19 miles long. The old service worked satis factory to all and there were few or no complaints. Patrons re ceived their mails promptly, which will again be the case when the former service is re stored on the first of August. Trip to Stone Mountain. Open air meeting and barbecue. Judge H. C. Hammond will probably be the speaker for the occasion. Tuesday Evening--Banquet and barbecue and short addresses. Program by entertainment com mittee at Decatur. Wednesday Morning, July 19, 10 o’clock —Address by Hon. C. M. Methvin of Eastman, ‘‘Our Professional Honor.” Discussion by Hon. Clifford Grubbs, Sylvester; Mr. E. E. Lee. Warren ton, and Mr. A. S. Hardy, Gainesville. Address by Mr. Ben A Neal, Washington, Ga., ‘‘The Impor tance of Educating the Public to Respect Newspapers as a Busi ness Enterprise ” Address by Mr. John H. Jones, LaGrange Reporter, "Timely Talk on the Business.”