The Jackson progress-argus. (Jackson, Ga.) 1915-current, September 22, 1916, Image 7

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NEWSr OF INTEREST IN THE SOCIAL REALM Wanted An occupant or occupants for the Varner-Mclntosh Memorial at Indian Springs during the win ter months. Room rent free. Apply Mrs. B. F. Watkins, Ch.. West Third st., Jackson, Ga. Called Meeting U. D. C. The Larkin Watson chapter, U. D. C . will have a called meeting at the home of Mrs. R. N. Eth eridge Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, Sept. 28 Business of importance is scheduled and ev ery member is urged to attend. Parent-Teacher Meeting A meeting of the Parent-Teach er Association will be held at the auditorium on Tu s ’a/. Sept. 26, at 3:30 o’clock for the purpose of electing officers for the coming year. All the teachers and all parents interested in the welfare of the school are earnestly re quested to be present. U. D. C. Booth at Fair The Larkin D. Watson chapter, U. D. C., wish to announce to the public that they will serve sand wiches, coffee and soups at an attractive booth, in the Butts County Fair Grounds, on Tues day, Wednesday and Thursday of Fair week, and ?ordially invite everyone to visit them* Mothers Club M. Compton was the tractors hostess to the members tk the Mothers Club on Tuesday afternoon at her home on East Third street. Following a dis cussion of important business matters, teatiftd sandwiches were served* Miss Viola Slaughter as sisting the hostess. Mrs. Ray mond Carmichael will entertain the members at the next meeting. Associated Charities to Put on Play. On Friday evening, Septem ber 20th, the Associated Char ities will give a play entitled “The Suffragette Convention,” which promises to be brimming full of fun from the time the cur tain rises at 7.45 o’clock until the final act. Early in the fall, of each year, this organization gives some form of entertainment to raise funds to carry on its work and is always accorded a liberal patronage. The play of next week will be no exception. U. D. C.’s Entertained The Larkin D. Watson chapter, United Daughters of the Confed eracy, was delightfully entertain ed at Sylvan Grove. Thursday af ternoon, Mrs. L. L. O’Kelley, Mrs. R. F. Welch, Mrs. J. T. Moore, Mrs. Mack Goodwin and Mrs. Carrie Dupree Smith being J. A. JOYNER 0 u A L I T Y 1 3 4 PHONE 134 Fancy Groceries hostesses of the occasion. Effec tive decorations of roses and ferns were used in the living room, drawing room and hall which was thrown open to the chapter and the large number of guests present, Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Smith serving punch in the hall. In theabsenceof the president, Mrs. L. D. Watson, the vice pres ident, Mrs. G’Kellev, presided at the meeting, a number of impor tant business questions being dis cussed. This being the first meet ing since April, various commit tees were appointed and plans made for a profitable and inter esting year. Mrs. W. E, Merck and Mrs. Lamar Etheridge de lighted the guests with lovely vo cal selections and the reading by Miss Annadawn Watson was an enjoyable feature of the after noon’s entertainment which was concluded with a refreshing ice course. D. A. R. Bridge Party At a called meeting of the D. A. R. members on Monday af- ; ternoon, it was decided to have a rook party on Wednesday after- j noon, September 27ih, at three j o’c'ock at the armory, the pro- J ceeds of which will go towards ( repairing the Varner-MclnUau Memorial There wifi be delight ful music during the hours in which the games are played and refreshments will he Served. The ladies of the tbwh are cordially invited ahd ah aherhbbnof pleas ure Is Assured thern. The admis sion will be 25 cents for ladies and 15 cents for school girls. Garr-Johnson i Unusual interest has been cen tered in the announcement of the engagement of Miss Esta Lucile Garr, of Jackson, to Mr. Samuel David Johnson, of Jacksonville Fla. Miss Garr is a member of one of the best known families living near Jackson. She is ad mired for her her beauty and possesses remarkable talents, being a graduate of Marshall College, Barboursville, W. Va. Mr. Johnson, formerly of Jack son, is of unusnal business quali fies and now holds a responsible position with the Georgia. South ern & Florida Railway Company. PERSONAL Mrs. Lamar Etheridge spent Saturday in Macon. Miss Mary Lizzie Thomas left Monday to open her school at Oak Hill. Mrs. A. H.' Smith spent part of the week in Atlanta with Mrs. Philip Head. David Settle left this week for Athens to attend the State Col lege of Agriculture. Mrs. Hugh Mallet is in Atlanta visbii.g Col. and Mrs. John W. Moore. Mrs. W. E. Watkins and Mrs. L A. Maddox spent Friday in Atlanta. Mrs. L. M. Crawford and Miss Nina Harris spent Monday in Atlanta. Mrs. A. C. Finley and children are visiting her parents in La- Fayette, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Wright and Miss Nettie Rae Pittman sp°nt Tuesday in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. Tom McKibben, of Eatonton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McKibben. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jones and Misses Vera and Jessie Jones were visitors to Atlanta this week. Mrs. Flem Dupree and B. H. Strickland, of Luella, are guests of Mrs. W. H. Merritt his week. Miss Mary Newton returned Saturday from a short visit to Mrs. Charles S. Robison in At lanta. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Merritt and chilldren spent Sunday at Jenkinsburg with Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Merritt. Mrs. R. E. Carmichael and Mrs. W. A. Newton were guests of Mrs. L. P. Lester in Macon for the week-end. Corporal F. L. Maddox, of Camp Harris, is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Maddox. • Mrs. C. E. Carter has returned to her home at Concord after a two weeks visit with Mrs. C. S.' Maddox and other relatives. Mite. Ida Hendtfdk has moved into hhr home on East Third | fetiteet. Mr. and Mrs. R. 0. Set- ( tie have apartments with him. , Mrs. T. M. Bond, Miss Tenella Tingle and Corporal F. L. Mad- j dox motored to Concord Monday and were guests of Mrs. C. E. Carter. i Messrs. Clyde Mcßryant and H. M. Fletcher left this week for Atlanta, where they will study at Tech during the fall month*. Mr. John D. Farer and Mrs. S. tt. Farer motored from La- Grange Saturday to spend the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Park Newton. Miss Annie Cardell and Mr, Claude Wood were married Sat urday afternoon at the home of Rev. J. S. Lewiss, who perform ed the ceremony. Clyde Mcßryant left Tuesday to enter the Georgia Tech. Mrs. Mcßryant accompanied him and will spend the remainder of the week in Atlanta. Mrs. W. W. McCord joined Mr. McCord in Jackson Saturday. Mr. McCord was en route home from a trip through Mississippi. After a visit with relatives they have returned to their home in Sale City. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Program for Sunday, sept. 24 11a. m. The pastor will preach on the value of State Missions. 9:30 a. m. Rally Day in Bible School and Promotion Day and State Mission Day. Don’t miss the greatest dav in the year. The program is exceptional. You will be interested and informed. A beautiful occasion in prospect. The Ladies Aid Society will shortly have a rally that wiil eclipse anything before attempt ed. Look for the time and 1 e s A IN I T A R V 1 3 4 Lad and Lassie Factory Renewal Department We will re-sole Lad & Lassie Shoes by the Good year process at the following prices through our merchant customers only: Child’s, % ... $ .65 Child’s, BV2-IIV2 - - .70 Misses’, 12-2 - .80 Little Women’s 214 -6 - .80 Boys’, 2‘/2-5 , / 2 - .90 Repairing Lining - .03 Repairing Uppers - .05 We Will Pay Return Postage BRING YOUR LAD 6 LASSIE SHOES TO Etheridge, Smith 6 Co’s. Geo. D. Witt Shoe Company Makers of LAD & LASSIE SHOES Fire Insurance I represent companies with Assets of $135,332,506 (One Hundred Thirty-Five Mil lion Three Hundred Thirty-T wo Thousand Five Hundred and Six Dollars.) I will appreciate your business and give it prompt and careful attentention. Yours truly, S. B. KINARD FISH Now is the time to eat fish a a the other meats have gone so high in price. I am prepared to serve you wholesale or retail. I WILL HAVE FOR THIS WEEK Mullet, Trout and Red Snapper ALSO Western and Georgia Meats See for wholesale prices on Fish and Plate fee A.. R. CONNER PHONE 114 making ready to attend. The B. Y. P. Union Sunday, Oct. 1, the Union will reorganize and resume work. We want the co-operation of the young people in all the depart ments. At Indian Spring The pastor will preach at 4 p. m. 7:30 p. m. Sermon—“ The Gospel of Birds and Flowers.” CASTOR IA For Infants and Children In Use For Over 30 Years For Hay Fever, Asthma and Bronchitis Every sufferer should know that Foley's Honey and Tar is a reliable remedy for coughs, colds, bronchitis, hay fever and asthma. It stops rack ing coughs; heals raw, inflamed mem branes; loosens the phlegm and eases wheezy, difficult breathing.— The Owl Pharmacy, adv. For Sale or Rent House and two lots with K 0 foot front, electric lights, bath. Burroughs screens throughout, barn, fine Bermuda pasture, just off First street, now occupied 0,- Joe Bailey. Apply to A. H. S. Davis, Jackson, Ga. 9-15-tf