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THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS Vol 44—No. 28 HEAVY LOSS FROM FLOOD Whole Country Suffers as Result of Rains DAMAGE TO BUTTS FARMS Storm Causes Death in Al abama and South Georgia —Rivers Reached Flood Stage—Trains Delayed The almost unprecedented rains which fell during the past few days did considerable damage to farmers throughout Butts county, and the roads were badly washed and cut up. The rainfall is esti mated all the way from 7 to 10 inches. Crops in bottoms suffered most of all. The wind blew down quite a good deal of corn. While the damage to Butts county crops is considerable, it is hard to esti mate the loss. The Ocmulgee river is said to have been higher than before since the dam was built, ajid the water is said to have been from six to eight feet over the dam. All parts of the state report heavy damage, particularly South Georgia where some counties lost all their bridges. A few lives were lost in Georgia and several in Alabama. The bridge at Island Shoals, between Henry and Newton counties, is said to have been washed away. I The track of the Southern Railway was covered in water for a considerable distance in the Dames Ferry section and trains were delayed for several hours. The Ocmulgee river overflowed in Macon and partly covered Cen tral City Park, inflicting consid erable property damage. PETITIONERS WIN IN WATER LITIGATION At a hearing held in Griffin Monday, the petition of thirty eight Jackson citizens asking that Mr. L. W. Scoville, proprie tor of the Wigwam, be enjoined from preventing the taking away of Indian Springs water, was granted by Judge Searcy. It has been the custom for a long time for Indian Springs water to be delivered in Jackson and other towns in this section; but this seasoh Mr. Scoville claimed that on account of the water being taken away that he had difficulty in securing enough water to use for the baths. He had refused to allow the servants of Jackson citizens to take away the water. Several petitioners asked that he be en joined froip interfering with their servants in this mdnner. Cols. J. T. Moore and C. L. Red man represented the petitioners and Col. W. E. Watkins appeared for Mr. Scoville. It was stated Tuesday the case would be appealed to the supreme court. There is much interest in the case because of the points involved. Mr. Downing on Vacation Mr. Downing is spending two weeks vacation at home. The Western Union are giving em ployees a vacation with full sal ary. This of course is highly complimentary and pleasing to learn that Mr. Dowing is enjoy ing the liberalities of his comp any. While on his vacation his place is being filled by Thos. H. Breen, relief manager for the company. JUDGE SEARCY ENTERS RACE FOR FULL TERM Popular Griffin Jurist An nounces This Week For the office of judge of the superior courts of the Flint cir cuit, Hon. W. E. H. Searcy, Jr., of Griffin, makes announcement for re-election in this issue. His formal entry, while expected, will still be of wide interest to voters in the seven counties of the circuit. Judge Searcy is now serving the unexpired term of the late Judge Robt. T. Daniel, having been appointed last summer by Gov.* Slaton. During the time he has been upon the bench he has handled the business of the courts in a manner to win the esteem and respect of the bar and the people. Judge Searcy has more than made good and is without doubt among the most popular jurists who have presided over the historic old Flint circuit. It is practically certain he will have no opposition. It will be'a pleasure for the vo ters of the Flint circuit to give Judge Searcy their unanimous support for this office for which he is so well fitted by learning, experience and temperament. SECOND TO BORDER NEXT SATURDAY Militia Fully Equipped and Ready For Orders CO. A LOSTFIFTEEN MEN / Regiment Will Spend Sev eral Months on Border — Discharges For Those Who Failed to Pass It is stated that the Second regiment will leave for the bor der Saturday, July 15. This in formation is believed to be autho rative, as travel rations were is sued during the week and the members of the regiment are now fully equipped and ready to depart at a minute’s notice. The Jackson Rifles lost just fif teen men by medical examination. At first twenty-one men were turned down but on the second examination six of these were ac cepted. Those who were turned down were given their discharge Saturday and returned home Sun day. Several of the members of Com pany A have been on a furlough for the past few days. They de clare they are being well taken care of and that they are begin ing to like army life. Capt. Rus sell and Lieuts. Pope and Settle are doing all possible for the com fort and convenience of the men, and thev appreciate what the citi zens of Butts county have done for the company. Knights of Pythias Had Enjoyable Picnic . The barbecue given by Jackson lodge No. 131, Knights of Pythias, on the afternoon of July 5 prov ed to be a most enjoyable occa sion for the seventy-five persons present, including Knights, their wives and families. Several kinds of meats were prepared in a tempting way and pickles, cakes, pies, etc., were served in abun dance. The refreshments were a choice feature of the day’s pleasure. JACKSON, GEORGIA, JULY 14, 1916 DECATUR READY FOR EDITORS Annual Meeting Convenes Monday, 17 MANY WILL MAKE TRIP Good Program Arranged For Annual Session —A Trip to Seacoast Feature of Press Party Outing Preparations are now complete for the annual meeting of the Georgia / Weekly Press Associa tion, which will beheld in Decatur July 17-19. The program is one of much interest to the members. Visitors will be entertained in a lavish matte’r by the citizens of Decatur and Atlanta, and follow ing the business sessions the edi tors and their families will jour ney to Savannah and Tybee for a few days outing, The program follows: Monday evening, July 17, 8 p. m., address of welcome by Hon. J. W. Steele, mayor of Decatur. Response by Ralph Meeks, edi tor of The Carrollton Free Press. Address, ‘ ‘Co-Operation of Home Papers and Boards of Trade,” by Charles McKenize. Address by Col. George M. Na pier. Tuesday, morning, July 18, 10 a. m., trip to Stone Mountain, open-air meeting and barbecue. Address, ‘ ‘Our Professional Honor.” bvC. M. Methvin, editor of The Eastman Times-Journal. Discussion by Clifford Grubbs, editor Worth County Local; E. E. Lee, editor Warrenton Clipper; A. S. Hardy, editor Gainesville Eagle. Address, “The Importance of Educating the Public to Respect the Newspaper Asa Business Enterprise,” by Ben A. Neal, editor of The Washington Repor ter. Address, “A Timely Talk on the Business,” by John H. Jones, editor LaGrange Reporter. Tuesday night, 8 p.m., address by W. T. Anderson, editor Macon Telegraph, and president of the Southern Newspaper Publisher’s association. Address,' ‘TheEditorial Page, ’ ’ by Franc Mangum. editor of The Forest Blade, Swainsboro, Ga. Address, “Paper Prices and Prospects,” by James L. Wells, of the Whitaker Paper company. Wednesday. July 19, address by Harvey C. Hammond, judge superior courts, Augusta circuit. Reports of committees. Election of officers. Barbecue at Southeastern Fair grounds, tendered by the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce to the Georgia Press Association and the Georgia legislature. Col. F. J. Paxon, chairman of the enter tainment committee, and Hon, R. F. Maddox, toastmaster. Address from members by R. L. McKinney, editor Macon News; W. G. Sutlive, editor Savannah Press; H. C. Hammond, judge superior courts, Augusta circuit. Death of Infant The six-months-old son of Mr. Claude Wood, of Pepperton, died last Wednesday night. The fun eral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the residence by Rev. Mr. Tor bett. following which interment was in the Pepperton cemetery. The little child’s mother died iust six months ago, and the family have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement HON. E. M. OWEN OUT TO SUC6EED HIMSELF Probably No Oppositon to Efficient Solicitor Subject to the primary of Sep tember 12, Solicitor-General E. M. Owen, of Zebulon, makes an nouncement this week for re-elec tion. So far as known at this time he will be given another term without opposition, a fact that will be pleasing to his friends. Mr. Owen has proved himself a worthy successor to the former able men who have held the po sition of solicitor of the Flint cir cuit. His record is an enviable one. In his hands the business of the State is well taken care of and he has demonstrated that he is an energetic, fearless and suc cessful prosecuting attorney. His service to the people has met with entire approval and he is univer sally popular with the voters in this circuit. It will be a pleasure for Mr. Owen’s friends to give him a vote of appreciation on September 12. JACKSON DAY AT CAMP HARRIS Unusually Large Crowd Goes on Outing BIG DAY WITH SOLDIERS Nearly Three Hundred Persons From Here Took Trip to Camp Tuesday to Bid Soldiers Farewell Jackson Day at Camp Harris, Tuesday, was a huge success from the standpoint of atten dance and enjoyment. Two hun dred and sixty-two tickets were sold at the Jackson office. Special accommodations were provided for those going. The train was pretty well crowded as it pulled out from Jackson at 9:20. Returning the train arrived here at 6:15. The condition of the track made the trains a little late. Those who went to Macon en joyed the day immensely. They were given an opportunity of bid ding the members of the Jackson Rifles good bye, of inspecting Camp Harris, witnessing the drills and of spending some time in the city. The rate was an at tractive one, and that in part no doubt accounted for the large at tendance. The Jackson Rifles, of course, were delighted to see the folks from back home and the visitors were given an enthusiastic wel come and were royally treated by the citizens of Macon. Knights of Pythias to Install Their Officers Officers will be installed by Jackson lodge No. 131, Knights of Pythias, Thursday night as follows: C. E. McMichael, C. C.; W. E. Merck, V. C.; T. J. Hammond, Prelate; H. D. Russell. M. of A.; H. M. Moore. M. of W.; J. W. Cole, I. G.; E. R. Harper, O. G.; A. R. Conner, D. G. C. These officers were elected in June for the ensuing term, and the installation, which was to have been held Thursday night of last week, was postponed on account of rain. Eb.hl MU! Consolidated Jnlv .. B NEW CIRCUIT CREATES INTEREST People of Circuit Divided on Question BEING WIDELY DISCUSSED McDonough and Forsyth Papers Favor Circuit but Griffin Paper Opposes It —Acute Interest Shown The movement to create anew judicial circuit out of the Flint circuit, with the addition of Clay ton county, which is in the Stone Mountain circuit, is arousing con siderable interest and discussion. The question has been discussed for several months, but not until the bill was prepared did interest become so acute. The people of Butts county, as gathered from expressions of representative citizens, are divid ed on the new circuit, some op posing and some f&voring it. The circuit is said to be favor ed in Henry county, at least the newspaper in McDonough favors creating the new circiut. Like wise the Forsyth paper. Both of these papers are strong for the creation of the Indian Springs circuit. On the other hand the Griffin News and Sun opposes the slicing of the Flint circuit to create a new district. At this time it is not known how the people of Pike, Fayette, Upson and the other counties of the Flint circuit regard the movement. The officers of the new circuit, should the measure pass, would provoke wide interest through out the four counties. Several names have been put forward. Asa whole the people seem anx ious to learn more of the proposed new judicial circuit, and senti ment generally will be reserved until it is seen how things are shaping up. MESSRS. NEWTON BUY HARDWARE BUSINESS Announcement is made that Messrs. W. A. and E. P. Newton have purchased the interest of Mr. R. J. Carmichael in the Newton-Carmichael Hardware Company. The deal became ef fective last week. For the present the company will be conducted under the same name. The firm was established as the Newton-Carmichael Hard ware Company in 1902. and has therefore been in the business 14 years. The firm has enjoyed a large and desirable patronage throughout this section. Mr. R. P. Newton has been a member of the firm for ten years. Mr. R. J. Carmichael is one of the best hardware men in the coun try, having had an experience of eighteen years. Mr. Carmichael has several propositions in view but his plans are not yft determined. It is hoped, however, that he will de cide to reside in Jackson perma nently. Announcement is also made that -Mr. W. A. Newton has bought the controlling interest in the Harkness building. The new owners are well and favorably known to the people of the entire county and they have best wishes of a host of friends for the success of the business.