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THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS Vol 46—No. 11 MASS MEETING WELL ATTENDED Several Stirring Speeches Were Made KEEN INTEREST SHOWN LARGE BODY OF CITIZENS GATH. ERED IN COURT HOUSE AND LISTENED TO TIMELY TALKS— GOOD RESULTS WILL FOLLOW In the interest of arousing the citi zens of the county to the importance of raising adequate food and feed crops during 1918, there was a meet ing held in the court house Saturday afternoon. It was planned to have Governor Dorsey, Dr. A. M. Soule and other speakers, though it devel oped that they could not be present. Addresses were delivered by Hon. B. H. Groover, assistant commissioner of agriculture; Col. C. L. Redman, Hon. J. H. Mills, Mr. F. S. Etheridge, Mrs. C. A. Butner, Prof. J. H. Black well, Dr. R. W. Mays and others Mr. Groover made a very interest ing and practical talk to the citizens, pointing out why larger food crops are needed, and appealing for support for the various war activities, Red Cross, Y. M. C. A. and other organizations. The farmers of the nation, he said, would do their duty, as they always have in such crises. He predicted that tthe farmers would play the most imporant part in he winning of the r/ar. Col. Redman said that the farmers of Georgia raised larger food and meat crops last year than ever before in the history of the country, and pre dicted they would do even betten this year. It is the duty of the whole country to line up behind he Presi dent and feed the people at home and raise a surplus to sell to the Allied nations of Europe. Mr. Mills said he had faith enough in the common people to believe they would do their duty in the present situation. The most of the volunteers for the army and navy had come from the farm, he said. He said one reason why farmers had not bought Liberty Bonds was due to the fact that 67 per cent of the farms were mort gaged, but last year’s cotton crop had wiped out the most of these mort gages and the farmers were now in position to invest their surplus in bonds and help the Red Cross and Y. M. C. A. The sturdy yeomanry of the country has never yet failed the na tion, he said, and the farmers can be depended on now to back up the ad ministration. Mrs. Butner stressed the import ance of conserving the food supply. This is a work that the women can do, she said, and by saving all the food possible the women can be of very great help to the nation. Mr. Etheridge appealed to the far mers to make their farms self-sus taining. He said the memory of the recent difficulty in securing coal and sugar should be a warning to the farmers to produce their own food supplies or be prepared to do with out. Dr. Mays said he had been through one war and had enough of war and wanted to see a lasting peace. There was a fairly good sized crowd present and the court house was comfortably filled. A good deal of interest was manifested in the meeting and the good results will no doubt be felt throughout the year. COL. O. M. DUKE DELIVERED ADDRESS HERE MONDAY During Noon Recet* of Superior Court War Wat DUcutted A fair sized crowd listened to the address of Col. O. M. Duke, of Flo villa, delivered Monday during the noon recess of superior court. Mr. Duke told of the causes leading up to the war, discussed the conscription law in an interesting manner, and told of the stupendous task before this country. His address was well received. JACKSON, GEORGIA, MARCH 15, 1918 V. A. KIMBELL & GO. BUY M. G. WRIGHT’S BUSINESS WILL HAVE ATTRACTIVE SHOW ROOMS ON THIRD STREET— ANNOUNCEMENT OF DEAL JUST MADE PUBLIC Announcement is made that V. A. Kimbell & Company have bought the furniture stock of Mr. M. C. Wright and rented the building occupied by him. The building will be used as a show room for Paige and Harroun cars, which are handled by that agency. Mr. Kimbell will continue to operate his garage on Mulberry street adjoining The Progress-Argus office. The stock of furniture will be dis posed of by the new owners, either being sold in bulk or at public auction The new show room will be one of the best located in Jackson, and will give an opportunity to display the au tomobiles to he best advantage. Mr. Wright’s plans for the future are uncertain. He will prbably re main in Jackson at the present, and in the fall may move to Florida to en gage in business. SECOND WEEK SUPERIOR COURT Many Convicted of Liquor Traffic GRAND JURY TO ADJOURN FEBRUARY ADJOURNED TERM ENTERS SECOND WEEK CRIMINAL BUSINESS ONLY WILL BE HEARD THIS TIME Following a recess from Thursday night to Monday morning, the second week of Butts superior court began here Monday for the trial of criminal cases. It is not known just how many days court will be in session, though an effort will be made to clear the jail and clean up all pressing criminal business. Immediately upon the convening of court Monday morning the hearing of criminal cases was started. There was a considerable number of cases to be disposed of, the grand jury hav ing returned more than the usual number of indictments last week. Several of the defendants entered pleas of guilty and there were several convictions Monday. The grand jury was expected to finish its work early in the week. A mistrial was declared in the case of W. S. Cook, guardan, against H. G. McClure. The case went to the jury Thursday night of last week, and upon failing to reach a verdict Friday at noon the jury was dismissed by Clerk S. J. Foster. AGED VETERAN PASSED AWAY AT HOME IN HENRY COUNTY At Age of 72 Year* Mr. W. T. Lawet er Yields to Death At the age of 72 years, Mr. W. T. Lassetter passed away at his home in Henry county Saturday night, old and infirm age and a complication of diseases being the cause of death. Mr. Lassetter served throughout the war as a member of Cos. G Third Georgia Regiment, and was a well known citizen of his community. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Bettie Skinner, of Henry county before marriage; one brother, Mr. James Lassetter, of Conyers. The funeral was held at New Hope church at 2 o'clock Saturday after noon, Rev. Mr. Fincher conducting the services. All persons or firms engaged in im porting, manufacturing, storing or distributing fertilizers of fertilizer ingredients must secure licenses on or before March 20. Application must be made to the Law Department, License Division, United States Food Administration, Washington, D. C. LOCAL CAMPAIGN GETS UNDER WAY Col. J. T. Moore Candidate For Legislature ANNOUNCES THIS WEEK LOCAL CAMPAIGN STARTED BY ANNOUNCEMENT OF WELL KNOWN JACKSON ATTORNEY —IS VETERAN LEGISLATOR With the formal announcement of Hon. J. Threatt Moore for represen tative this week, the local campaign may be said to be under way. Mr. Moore’s announcement, while not un expected, will nevertheless cause keen interest in political circles. Col. Moore is one of Butts coun ty’s foremost citizens. He has held a number of positions of trust and responsibility and has been uniformly successful in all his political aspira tions. He represented the county in the lower house several years ago, and is at present serving as mayor of Jackson. Mr. Moore has had the ad vantages of a liberal education and is formed on all subjects, and if elected, will represent the county with more than ordinary ability. HON. J. T. MOORE Mr. Moore was author of the bill to amend the railroad law by making electric and water power companies liable for suit for damages in the counties in which their lines of trans portation are located. Also he is the author of the amendment to the in surance laws which exempts farmers mutual insurance companies, run on an assessment p lan, from having to put a deposit with the insurance com missioner of Georgia in the sum of SIO,OOO. With his acquaintance with the rules of the house and two years ex perience, he should stand a good chance to be made speaker pro tern of the next session of the lower house. Mr. Moore is a lawyer and orator and a good farmer, and he has the inter est of his county at heart. In the present campaign Col. Moore will have the support of a large number of friends and suppoorters, and it is conceded that he will be one of the strongest candidates for the office. TEACHERS WILL HAVE INSTITUTE SATURDAY TWO WELL KNOWN VISITORS WILL BE PRESENT TO MAKE ADDRESSES TO TEACHERS— BE HELD AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS The Butts County Educationol As sociation will have its monthly meet ing here Saturday. At that time a program of considerable interest will be carried out. Several papers on school work and educational problems will be read and discussed and a full attendance of the members is urged. The program was printed in the last issue of The Progresa-Argui. MORE PRIZES DESIRED FGR THE ATHLETIC MEET ALL PRIZES SO FAR HAVE COME FROM JACKSON MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN—COUN TRY ASKED TO HELP CONTEST A considerable number of prizes have been offered by the merchants and business men of Jackson for the athletic and literary contest to be held in Jackson during the spring. So far the only prizes received have come from Jackson, Prof. A. B. Culberson, chairman of the committee, announ ces. Mr. Culberson is anxious for the people of the entire county to take hold of this matter and offer some prizes. At the meeting here Saturday of the teachers the rules will be present and a date selected for the meet. Since the publication of the first list of prizes, Prof. Culberson states that about ten dollars in additional prizes have been secured. MANY CONVICTED SUPERIOR COURT Liquor Business Rattier Heavy STRAIGHT TIME FOR FEW COURT HAS BEEN GRINDING OUT CRIMINAL PUSINESS DURING WEEK—HARVEST OF FINES IMPOSED BY COURT Of the cases tried in the criminal division of Butts superior court this week an unusual number of convic tions have been secured. More than the usual number of liquor cases have been up for a hearing, and most of the cases have resulted in convictions and straight chain gang sentences were imposed by Judge Searcy in sev eral instances. The following have been tried: Alex Carmichael, carrying conceal ed weapons, plea, 10 months or SIOO. Walt Smith, gaming, plea, 10 months or $45. Wiley Crowder, assault, plea, 10 months or $75. Tom King, possessing liquor, plea, 12 months or SIOO. Everlee Tomlin, selling liquor, plea, 12 months. Oliver Slaughter, larceny, 10 months or S6O. John W. Maddox, possessing liquor, plea, 10 months or SIOO. John Holifield, excessive liquor, 12 months or SIOO. Bob Fish, possessing liquor, 12 months and SIOO. * Bunch Pickett, public drunkenness, plea, 6 months or S4O. Will Bennett, possessing liquor, plea, 12 months or SIOO. Berry Rockmore, public drunken ness, plea, 6 months or S4O. Bud White, public drunkenness, plea, 6 months or S4O. Kate Thornton, possessing liquor, plea, 6 months or SSO. Frank Barkley, making liquor, 12 mnths or S2OO. Tom Stodghill, making liquor, 12 months or S2OO. George Hicks, making liquor, 12 months or S2OO, Charlie White, making liquor, 12 months or S2OO. Gordon Edwards, making liquor, 12 months or SIOO. Robert Winn, carrying concealed weapons, 10 months or SIOO. Arch Winn, carrying concealed weapons, 10 months or SIOO. George Shepherd, excessive liquor, 6 months or SSO. Wilson Jester, carrying concealed weapons, 12 months or SSO. Wilson Jiester, misdemeanor*, 12 months or SSO. Clarence Pulliam, still on premises, not guilty. Alex Brown, drunk, 6 months or S4O. Albert Jackson, gaming, 6 months 0r . i..j, ; Jackson Arvciis Established 1873/ Butts County Progress Established 1882 FIRE COMPANY HELD MEETING AND PLANNED FUTURE WORK Committee Selected to Viait Barnes ville and Inauect Truck The Jackson fire department held its regular monthly meeting Friday night, when a number of matters were interestingly discussed. A committee consisting of President W. E. Merck, a member of council and a member of the police force, was elected to vis it Bamesville and inspect the fire truck recently installed there. The object of the trip is to get all the in formation possible so the newly pur chased truck can be fitted up so as to serve the needs of the city of Jack son. As soon as the new truck is receiv ed here it is likely several prac tice runs will be made in order to get the members acquainted with the new apparatus. The War Department Commission on Training Capm Activities now has 55 women deputy sheriffs working in vicinities of camps in all parts of the country. PERMIT FARMERS TO MAKE A CROP Major Mallet Gets Ruling From Crowder NO HINDRANCE LIKELY ACCORDING TO ANNOUNCEMENT OF ADJUTANT GENERAL FAR MERS WILL BE PERMITTED TO MAKE CROPS Farmers in Georgia may go ahead with their work with the assurance that the chances are very good that they will not be called into service until this season’s crop is completed, according to announcement made Monday by Major Joel B. Mallet, up on authority of the War Department. In response to hundreds of queries from farmers throughout the state who are in Class 1, and are therefore hesitating about planting a crop, Maj. Mallet wired Provost Marshal Gener al Crowder asking for some ruling on the question. General Crowder has wired Major Mallet: “In the opinion of this office, it will not be necessary to call men as sidiusly and completely engaged in agriculture into the service until the end of the present agricultural sea son.” General Crowder adds that, follow ing the passage of pending legisla tion, he will be able to make announ cement which will make it obligatory upon the part of local boards to put all persons actively engaged in agri culture at the foot of the class in which they have been placed. The following ruling in regard to voluntary induction of persons with dependents into the service was made by Major Joel B. Mallet Monday: “If a man with dependents wishes to be voluntarily inducted into the service, the dependents may waive their claim for deferred classification, without at the same time waving their claim for allotment.” RESIGNATION OF POLICEMAN GOODWIN WAS ACCEPTED Council Will Name Successor Within Few Days At the meeting of council Monday night the resignation of Policeman Mack Goodwin was received and ac cepted, effective March 15. Mayor Moore appointed the Police Commit tee to investigate the claims of the various applicants and report later. It is understood there are several ap plicants for the place. Mr. Goodwin has been a member of the force for several months and served as chief of police until Janu ary. He has made a vigilant and faithful officer and his friends regret to see him retire from the service. Consoliuatei! July 9, 1915