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THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS VoI 46—No. 10 GOOD speakers COMING SATURDAY Food Crop Meeting Very important One LARGE CROWD DESIRED importance of raising plen ty OF FOOD CROPS WILL BE t stressed by the speakers AT THIS GATHERING Efforts are being made to have some of the beat known speakers in the state address the meeting to be held in the court house Saturday af ternoon at 2 o’clock. Governor Hugh M Dorsey has been invited to be present, and Dr. A. M. Soule, state food administrator and president of the State College of Agriculture, has also been invited to deliver an address The meeting has been called by Hon. J Threatt Moore, county food administrator, for <the purpose of bringing the people together to dis cuss the food situation. The meeting is a result of the state-wide meeting held in Macon last Wednesday, when so much enthusiasm and interest was aroused over food conditions. It is planned to hold these meetings in ev- ery county in the state. There should be a large attendance at the meeting Saturday. - Ladies are urged to be present. Colored citizens are also ashed to attend the meeting and gather all the information possi ble from the speakers. Many of the largest land owners and farmers in the county are thoroughly aroused over the food situation- and the meet ing is largely In response to thier de mand that som steps be /taken to ac qoaint all the people with the true conditions facing the country. Remember the meeting will be held Saturday, March 9, at 2 p. m. and make your arrangements to attend. HON. CLIFFORD WALKER SPEAKS HERE SATURDAY Hon. Clifford Walker, Attorney General of Georgia, will address the mass meeting of citizens in Jackson Saturday afternoon in interest of in creased food crop production. Mr. Walker is a splendid speaker and will no doubt be heard by a large crowd. Dr. Soule cannot be present, as he has an engagement in Washington at that time. Other speakers will be se cured, announcement of which will be made later. HON. N. H. GREER LIKELY CANDIDATE FOR LEGISLATURE Among the names persistently men tioned for representative is that of Hon. N. H, Greer, of Jackson. He has the matter under consideration, and if promises of support continue to be as encouraging as they are now he will likely consent to make the race. Mr. Greer has long been spoken of in this connection and was a can didate for a short time once before. He has a large family connection, is well known over the county, which he served as a member of the board of county cemmissioners. He is in close and intimate touch with the people, believes the affairs of the state and county should be administered eco nmically and on businesslike princi ples, and if elected he could be relied on to give the people such safe and sound legislation as they need. Through his service on the county hoard of commissioners Mr. Greer is ell known to many of the voters and In connection with the present cam paign he is said to have received many B °hd pledges of support. Exports of com to Canada for feed ing and manufacturing purposes have been limited to those varities and grades which are not suitable for seed wnxw,. ufctb i U 1 JACKSON, GEORGIA, MARCH 8, 1918 PROF. A. J. FLEMING MAY RUN FOR LOWER HOUSE It is altogether likely that Prof. A. J. Fleming, of Jenkinsburg, will be a candidate for the general assembly from Butts county in the approaching primary. Through his several years residence in the county Mr. Fleming is well known to a large number of voters. Until a year ago he was prin cipal of the Jenkinsburg school and has demonstrated his ability as an alert and wide awake student of pub lic affairs. Mr. Fleming is now state secretary and treasurer of the Far mers’ Union of Georgia. This throws him in touch with a large number of people and he is particularly interest ed i nmatters affecting the agricultur al classes. Mr. Fleming is well in formed on all public questions and should he make the race and be elect ed he wou'4 serve the county with ah 'ity. He has been mentioned in connection with the office for some time and has had many offers of sup port. MISS WALDROP WAS NOMINATED To Be Postmaster at the Local Office SENATE MUST CONFIRM NEWS OF NOMINATION WAS MADE SATURDAY—NO HITCH EXPECTED AND NEW OFFICIAL WILL SOON BEGIN DUTIES Announcement was made Saturday that President Wilson had nominated Miss Bessie Waldrop to be postmaster at Jackson. The nomination will have to be ratified by the senate, Miss Wal drop will be required to execute the proper bond and it will probably bs ten days or two weeks before she as sured charge of the office. News that Miss Waldrop had made the highest mark in the competitive examination, held Nov. 14 of last year was told of in last week's issue. Fol lowing that announcement it was gen erally expected she would be awarded the office, though the official an nouncement will be of wide local in terest. The dispatch from Washington tell ing of the appointment is as follows: Washington, March 2. —The presi dent today nominated the following Georgia postmasters: Bessie Waldrop, Jackson; Joseph W. Osborn, Porter dale. JUDGE SEARCY WILL BE CANDIDATE IN PRIMARY Popular Jurist Will Probably Be Elec ted Without Opposition Judge Wm. E. H. Searcy, Jr., who is presiding over the adjourned term of Butts superior court this week, will be a candidate to succeed himself in the state primary. So far as known there will be no opposition. Judge Searcy was elected two years ago to fill the unexpired term of the late Judge R. T. Daniel. In the ap proaching primary he will be a candi date for the full term of four years. Than Judge Searcy there is not a more popular, able and conscientious jurist in the state. Learned m the Jaw, he presides with ease and dignity and all his ruling are entirely fair and impartial. He has won a warm place in the hearts of the members of the bar of his circuit, and when he comes before the people for re-election' it will be a pleasure for the voters to continue him in an office that he has so well graced with his learning, abil ity and fairness. A SOFT SNAP Employer (to new office boy)- “Has the cashier told you what to do this afternoon?” Office Boy— “ Yes, sir; Ira to wake him up when I see you coming- - Christian Register. GOVERNMENT HARD AFTER UQUORITES Big Campaign to Break op Moonshining SHERIFFS HAVE ORDERS PEOPLE THEMSELVES MUST TAKE INITIATIVE BEFORE EV ILS OF LIQUOR TRAFFIC CAN BE STOPPED In connection with the drive the government is making against illicit distilling in Georgia, the following letter has been received by Sheriff L. M. Crawford from Revenue Agent E. C. Yellowley. Mr. Crawford states that where the people of any commu nity have reason to believe there is traffic in liquor, that a warrant can be secured and a search made. It is only through the co-operation of the people that bootlegging and moonshining can be stopped. The letter of Mr. Yellowley is as follows: Every effort is going to be made by the Federal authorities to suppress il licit distilling, or moonshining, and to succeed will require the co-operative efforts of all local officers. The illicit distiller violates the laws of this State against the manufacture and selling of whiskey. In suppres sion of such violations the State is primarily interested. He violates the Food Conservation Act prohibing the use of food, feeds, etc., in the manufacture of distilled spirits for beverage purposes. He violates the law fixing a tax of $3.20 per gallon on all spirits man ufactured for beverage purposes. The enforcement of these last two Acts rests with the Internal Revenue Bureau. It is my earnest wish and intention to assist you in the suppression of il licit distilling and sale of whiskey in this State, and to co-operate with you in every possible way where violations of this character prevail in the secur ing of evidence that will warrant pros ecution and conviction of the guilty party or parties. If necessary I will have officers from this office attend your local court and testify against the violaters and with the case vigorously prosecut ed in the Federal and state courts moonshining will soon be a thing of the past in Georgia I will be glad if you will advise the ■ solicitor general of your circuit that any evidence secured through my of fice relative to moonshining and sell ing of whiskey in the territory under his jurisdiction will be gladly furnish ed him. The illicit distiller and trafficker in distilled spirits must go, and wtih your assistance, which 1 am sure will be given, the work can be quickly accom plished by us. E. C. YELLOWLEY, Internal Revenue Agent. FATHER OF JACKSON MAN DIED IN ATLANTA ON 28 Mr. D. G. Burk Passed Away After One Week’s Illness Mr. W. T. Burk of Jackson was called to Atlanta last week to attend the funeral of his faher, Mr. D. G. Burk, 71 years of age, who died Thursday afternoon at 6 o’clock. He was sick but one week, neuralgia of the heart being the cause of death. Mr Burk is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. H. H. Sneed, of Atlanta; three sons, Mr. J. H. Burk, of Bamesville; Mr. W. T. Burk, of Jackson, and Mr. D. L. Burk, of At lanta. .. „ , . , The funeral was held Saturday af ternoon at 3 o’clock and interment was in Westview cemetery. THE PROSPECT "How is Hal getting on in his race with his millionaire rival for the hand of the pretty debutante?” "Well, I saw them together the oth er day, and judgng from the view I had, Hal was holding his own.” COL. 0. M. DUKE WILL SOON ANNOUNCE FOR HOUSE % It is regarded as practically assur ed that Col. O. M. Duke, of Flovilla, will make (the race for the general as sembly this year. His formal an nouncement will probably be forth coming soon. Col. Duke is well known to the cit izens of the county. He is not only a leading member of the local bar, but is prominent in educational affairs. A graduate of Emory college, Col. Duke is a member of the board of trustees of the Sixth District school and has served as a member of the Flovilla Board of education for a number of years. He has a splendid library and is regarded as an author ity on matters of constitutional law. He is an old line, old time democrt, and if elected, he says it will be his duty to do what the people want done. Flattering assurances of support have been received, Col. Duke states, and he feels encouraged to make the race. NEW GROCERY ! FOR JACKSON Will Do Wholesale Busi-j ness Only LOCATED SECOND STREET Messrs. McDowell of jasper COUNTY WILL HEAD NEW EN TERPRISE—JACKSON OFFERS GOOD FIELD FOR BUSINESS , i Jackson is soon to have a wholesale grocery, according to announcement made here this week. The enterprise will be launched by Messrs. F. D. and M. A. McDowell. It will be locat ed on Second street in the Thaxton building. Mr. M. A. McDowell, who will have active charge of the concern, has recently been in the wholesale grocery business in Orlando, Fla., Having disposed of his business inter ests there he selected Jackson as one of the best town in Georgia for a business of that character. The Messrs. McDowell are natives of Jas per county and are well known in Butts county. • ! No doubt Jackson will support a | business of that nature. It is said to *be one of the largest towns in the 'state without a wholesale grocery bus iness, and it is believed there is a splendid field here for such an enter prise. Citizens generally will welcome this new enterprise and wish for the i promoters abundant success in their ■ undertaking. FOOD MEETING HELD AT SAND PLAINS MONDAY lathering Wai Declared to Have Been One of Be*t Yet Held The “Hog and Hominy” meeting held at Sandy Plains Monday night under the direction of the county agents was declared to have been one of the" best yet held. There was a large attendance and the progressive citizens of that enterprising communi ty showed they are awake to the needs of hhe hour. Talks were made by Mrs. Lizzie Butner, Prof. J. H. Blackwell, Mr. J. M. Gaston, Mr. R. P. Sasnett and Rev. S. R. England. Mr. England has shown that he is much interested in this work and has visited most of the meetings held and rendered valuable assistance Messrs. J. L. Barnes, J. C. and J. B. Settle were among the other Jackson citizens who attended the rally at Sandy Plains. EDUCATION BOARD HELD MEETING HERE TUESDAY Only routine business was transact ed at the March meeting of the Coun ty Board of Education, held here Tuesday. With one exception there was a full attendance of the mem bers, it was said. Jnckson Argus Established 1873 i Butts County Progress Established 1882 ( ... . . ... 0 lole Consolidated July 9, 1915 PROF. MARTIN IS AGAIN CHOSEN Heads City Schools For Another Year BOARD FAVORS BONDS COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO CON FER WITH COUNCIL RELATIVE TO LAUNCHING CAMPAIGN FOR BOND ISSUE ■ . r m.mmrn Prof. W. P. Martin was elected as superintendent of (the Jackson public schools for another year at a meeting oithe board of education held Tuesday afternoon. This is the sixth time Prof. Martin has been chosen to head the school system of the city of Jackson. In consideration of his good work he was given an increase in salary. The good work accomplished by Prof. Martin in Jackson is too well tnown to iiei* l • rp:in-i:i>n Cnee coming to Jackson he has put the lo cal school in front rank3, and the lo cal school is now recognized as one of the best in the entire state. The en rollment and attendance has inci’eas ed a great deal and the work done is of the highest order. The many friends of Prof. Martin will extend congratulations upon his re-election for another year, and the entire community is to be compli mented upon retaining his services. While in session the board also con sidered the matter of calling another election to allow the citizens to vote on bonds for the new high school building. Committees were appointed to confer with Council, and if deemed advisable, the campaign will be launched in a short time. The other bond issue was knocked out in the supreme court, it will be recalled, owing to the failure of the city to have a special registration for the bond election. It was said that the board was enthusiastic over the mat ter of the bond eleotion. HON. S. J. FOSTER RESIGNS AS MEMBER OF DRAFT BOARD jlerk of Board Has Tendered His Res ignation—Was Accepted , Announcement''is made that Hon. S. J. Foster, clerk of the local exemp tion board, has tendered hisresigna tion, which was accepted. His action was due, it was said, to other busi ness matters, and he did not feel that he could fill both places. He has serv ed as clerk of the local board since its organization last summer and has rendered much valuable assistance in the work of registering and classify ing Butts county’s men for service, and his resignation will be widely re gretted. It is not known when Mr. Foster's successor will be named. SEVERAL CIVIL MATTERS ARE DISPOSED OF THIS WEEK Court Will Probably Continue Until Friday Six divorce suits were heard in Butts superior court this week, ver dicts being granted in all the cases. A number of uncontested cases were heard. In the case of J. Eblen against J. B. and J. L. Edwards, a verdict was returned for the plaintiff. The case of J. L. Lockhart against R. S. Talmadge resulted in a verdict for the defendant. It is likely that court will continue in session through Friday, though no official announcement has been made to that effect. MR. T. J. UPCHURCH DIED AT LOCUST GROVE FRDIAY The death of Mr. T. J. Upchurch, well known Henry county citizen, oc occurred at his home at Locust Grove Friday night, of paralysis. The funer al was help Sunday. Mr. Upchurch was well known here, having married Miss Sallie Gray, a Butts county girl.