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THE JACKSON PROGRESS-ARGUS |Vol 46— No. 17 ■bond quota in I SIGHT IS CLAIM ■Efforts Being Redoubled I at End Campaign ■meeting ON WEDNESDAY ■ aS T few days will be busy ■ SEASON FOR LOCAL CQMMIT TEES FEELING PREVAILS that bonds must be sold With only a few days left of the ■ Liberty Bond campaign, citizens of I Butts county are determined to storm ■ the front line trenches and go “over ■ the top” with the full quota of $161,- 1 800 assessed against the county. The |past few days have \wtnessed unus | ual activity, mines have been planted, | bombs set and when the final test Icomes Butts county will h\ve her I name high on the roll of honor. There is still plenty of work to do and that work is now well organized and being turned out as rapidly as possible. The final spurt, it is con fidently believed, will see Butts county ( raise every dollar of the amount ask ed for. Committees have been busy for several days getting a line up on the situation. The advertising cam-J paign is being pushed vigorously and j the patriotic business men of the j community are laying down an ef-1 fective “barrage” fire, telling the peo- ! pie through page advertisements why everybody should buy Liberty Bonds. In furtherance of the campaign a mass meeting of prominent citizens was held in the court house Wednes day afternoon at 2 o’clock, at which time stirring talks were made by \well known speakers. This meeting was planned by Baxter Jones, of Macon, field representative of the Liberty Bond committee of the sixth district. At that meeting keen interest and en thusiasm was aroused and the selling campaign received a decided impetus. Every man, woman and child in the ’minty who has not subscribed is ask ed to contribute some part toward the success of the third bond issue. These names constitute a roll of honor. Ev ery citizen should have his name writ ten on this honor roll. Below is the honor roll for this week. A. C. Finley, C. L. and B. F. Mad dox, Henry Byron, Mrs. Emily A. Byron, Dr. J. Lee Byron, W. M. Ham mond, Mrs. W. M. Hammond, T. M. Bond, J. E. Pettigrew, Miss Julia Pettigrew, H. F. Gilmore, A. F. Tay lor, Mrs. Ida Hendrick, Miss Davie Fletcher, Mrs. J. T. Fletcher, Miriam Fletcher, Gerald Fletcher, Edith Fletcher, H. M. Fletcher, Jr., Miss Marie McMichel, Miss Hattie Buttrill, L. J. McMichael, Miss Allie McMich ael, Wade H. Hammond, N. N. Mad ! dox, L. N. Maddox, Miss Mary Mad dox, Forest Maddox, Miss Margaret Maddox, Miss Ada Maddox, Talmadge Maddox, Ransom McKibben, Miss Lena White, Mrs. H. C. Childs, H. C. Childs, J. M. Bankston, D. 0. Wood ward, J. J. Jenkins, E. R. Merritt, A. B. Stallsworth, T. J. Waldrop, S. K. Smith, J. W. Hay, Mrs. J. T. Gibson, P. J. Evans, W. F. Stodghill. L. M. Spencer, W. 0. Ham, D. G. McMich ael, Miss Elizabeth Rowland, Mrs. Hugh Malllet, C. A. Pittman, Baraca Class Jackson Baptist church. COUNTY MUST FURNISH THREE MEN FIRST MAY One White Man in Call of May 1 And Two in Call of May 6 Butts county will be required to furnish three white men for the new call beginning early in May. On May 1 Georgia will send 316 white men to Fort Oglethorpe and Butts county’s quota is one man. May 6 Georgia *ill entrain 364 white men for Fort Sheridan, Montgomery, Ala., and Butts county’s quota under that call 2 men. All these men will be selected from e lass one. Buy Liberty Bond* — 1 JACKSON, GEORGIA, APRIL 26, 1918 JACKSON BOY ENJOYS FIRST EXPERIENCE IN TRENCHES J. F. Watkins in Trenches Eight Days Says He Likes The Life Letters received by his family from Joe F. Watkins, who went to France with the Rainbow Division, state he has received his baptism of fire, having spent eight days in the front line trenches. The letter was written March 18. Mr. Watkins seemed to enjoy the experience in the trenches, according to his letter. He says the men viere in no particular danger, were served hot meals and were faring well. Four Butts county boys, Joe Wat kins, Kirk Biles, Paul Byars and George Norris, went to France with the Rainbow Division. Members of the Jackson Rifles, they transferred to a Macon Company in order to get in action earlier. On account of the censorship Mr. Watkins was not permitted to give his location in France. MEN SELECTED FOR CAMP GORDON Thirteen White Boys Off For Service 27 NEGROES LEAVETUESDAY ONE OF LARGEST CALLS YET MADE ON BUTTS COUNTY MANY WELL KNOWN WHITE MEN ON THE ROSTER The names of the thirteen white men and twenty negroes who will be sent to Camp Gordon, under the call recently issued by the war depart ment, have been selected by the local board. The white men will be en trained for Camp Gordon Saturday, April 27, and the negroes will leave for camp on Tuesday, the 30. The following are the white men selected for the service: Marvin Thomas, Dile Carliles, Her bert Hardy, Houghston Turner, Floyd Moore, Troy B. Preston, Char les W. Barnes, Warren Furlow, Tom P. Wingard, John E. Maddox, R. Troupe Smith, Slaton J. Carmichael, Albert W. Newton. Alternates, Wil liam E. Maddox, Leroy S. Stewart, James D. Brooks, Asa Burford. The colored selectmen are: George Thomas, Willie Gregory, Ross Hardy, Sterna Allen, Evans Fears, Eugene Goolsby, Wm. H. Crovader, Sam Thurman, Grover Thomas, F. D. Sidney, Arthur Jordan, Walker Harris, Edgar Stodghill, Asa S. McCoy, Frank Bentley, Eddie Ward, Jim Marks, Buster Foster, Gus Shepherd, Johnnie Greer. Alternates, Elmer Price, Charlie Carson, Dudley Allen, Ernest Smith, John Andrews, George Lawson. LIBERTY BONDS PAY AN AT TRACTIVE INTEREST RATE Minus State, County and City Taxes Interest is High While Liberty Bonds bear only 414 per cent interest, they are non-tax able. When state, county, city and school taxes are figured it is found that Liberty Bonds are equal to an in vestment of between 7 and 8 cents. This matter is pointed out for the benefit of those who claim the bonds re not as good an investment as other lines. Figured on the b asis of tax free, Liberty Bonds are the best and safest investment in the country. FINEST CORN OF SEASON GROWN BY W. B. HODGES The largest com o?the season was shown at this office Tuesday by Mr. W B Hodges, whose reputation as a farmer and gardener is well known. The stalk, which came up as a vol unteer” the last part of January, measured about four feet high. Pres ent indications are Mr. Madges , roasting ears before a fee eating ro-0...it, great while, BUTTS WINS IN TAX LITIGATION Jasper County Turned Down by Jury A HARD FOUGHT BATTLE CASE HEARD IN McDONOUGH DURING SPRING TERM HENRY SUPERIOR COURT MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL MADE The jury returned a verdict in fav or of Butts county in the suit brought by Jasper county to recover a larger amount of the taxes of the Central Georgia Power Company, in Henry county superior court last Thursday. The case was started Wednesday and consumed practically two entire days, being hard fought by both sides. The jury was out about twao hours. The fact that Butts county has won a victory over Jasper in this now celebrated case does not mean the end of litigation. Attorneys for Jas- per county have filed a motion for a new trial, set for a hearing the first of June, and regardless of the ruling of Judge Searcy the case will prob ably be caried to the state supreme court for final decision. Both sides introduced expert wit nesses who testified as to the cost of constructing the dam. C. F. Howe and G. F. Harley were among the witnesses put up by Jasper county. B. M. Hall, of Atlanta, a noted civil engineer, was on the stand for Butts county. Every inch of ground was contested by opposing counsel and the case attracted more than the us • ual degree of nterest and attention. SENIORS WIN IN ANNUAL DEBATE Large Crowd Attends Big School Event ENTHUSIASM RAN HIGH JUDGES HAD A HARD TIME IN CHOOSING WINNERS —GREAT- EST EVENT EVER STAGED IN JACKSON WAS DEBATE The seniors were awarded the de cision in the annual debate of the junior and senior classes of the Jackson high school, Friday evening . The military question, “Resolved, That the United States should have a system of com pulsqry military training modeled af that of Switzerland,” was the sub ject. The affirmative, championed by the senior speakers, Pliny Weaver and Joe Buchanan, only von over the juniors whose speakers, Julian Turner and Taylor Buttrill Smith upheld the negative, after a hard and close con test. The decision of the judges was said to have been two to one in favor of the affirmative. Beyond dispute the debate was one of the most interesting and hard fought ever staged in Jackson. The event geneiated more interest and en thusiasm than has been witnessed here on any previous occasion. The parade of the two classes in the after noon was a great demonstration of class loyalty. Many cars took part and the colors of the respective class es were much in evidence. The of the young debaters were well prepared and were delivered "ith spirit and convincing enthusiasm. The class yells and songs also figured in the decision of the judges. A crowd that more than filled the school auditorium vns present to urge the contestants on to victory. The judges were Prof. Strozier and Prof. Riser, of the Griffin high school, and Prof. McCastler, of Wes leyan Female College, Macon. Buy Liberty Bond* TAX RECEIVER WILL CLOSE BOOKS ON FIRST OF MAY i Little Over Half of Citizen# Have Made Tax Return# According to the law the books of the tax receiver will close on May 1, and all those who have not given in their taxes have a short time in which to attend to that matter. Tax Receiv er J. P. Vaughn can be found at his office in the court house every day be tween now and the first of May, and will be glad to accept your returns. Promptly on the first of May the books will be turned over to the board of tax equalizers. Up to the present time, Mr. Vaughn states, but little more than half of the people in the county have made their tax returns. If you are among the number it would probably be viell to see Mr. Vaughn at once. SENATORIAL RACE OPENED SATURDAY Harris and Hardwick in First Speeches UPSHAW QUITS CONTEST BURWELL AND DEAN LIKELY CANDIDATES —RACE COMPLI CATED i— FIGHT BETWEEN LOYALTY AND KNOCKER Events are developing thick and F :\st in the senatorial race in Georgia, and that the state is in for one of the most hectic campaigns in the history of the commonwealth now seems as sured. Following the entry of Congress man W. S. Howard into the senate race W. D. Upshaw has withdrawn from the senate race and is a candi date for Congressman Howard’s seat. Hon. H. H. Dean, of Gainesville, and Hon. W. H. Burwell, of Sparta, are regarded as almost certain sena torial candidates. Thier entry would further complicate the situation. Both of these gentlemen have considerable strength, and would have strong and loyal support in the event they decide to make the race. The senatorial race was pried open Saturday, vthen the opening guns were fired. Senator T W. Hardwick spoke in Carrolton in the morning. He refused to divide time with H. H. Dean, of Gainesville, who addressed the voters in the afternoon. Hon. W. J. Harris made his opening cam paign speech in Waycross before a large crowd of South Georgia voters. From present indications it seems likely there will be a number of joint debates during the campaign and the voters will literally be deluged with oratory and campaign camoul flage. PROF. W, O. PERRITT AGAIN HEADS FORSYTH SCHOOLS During Fir*t Year a* Superintendent Popular Teacher Makes Good Jackson friends of Prof. W. O. Per ritt, a teacher in the Jackson public schools for two years, will be interest ed to learn that he has been elected as superintendent of the public schools in Forsyth for another year. Prof. Perritt gave up his position as prin cipal of the public schools here to head the Forsyth schools. During his first year as superintendent he has made good, having achieved a splen did record in Forsyth. His friends are delighted to know of his success in the educational world. BANKS WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY, MEMORIAL DAY Friday, April 26, Memorial Day, will be observed by the banks of Jack son as a holiday. They will be closed and no business will be transacted during that day. Buy Liberty Bonds Bu C tuGou A n?y U p^^ , E:ubli.hed i2 i FINDS THE NORTH PATRIOTIC TO CORE Mr. Carmichael Impressed With Fine Spirit SOUTH ONLY HALF AWAKE PEOPLE OF EAST SEE SITUA TION CLEARLY AND ARE RAL LYING TO GOVERNMENT—LO CAL MAN GIVES INTERVIEW Just back from a business trip to Washington, New York and Boston, Mr. J H Carmichael, prominent Jack son business man, says enthusiasm is running high in the North and East. The people in those sections, he states, are much more alert to the war than the people in the South. Patriotic pa rades are almost a daily occurrence, and lavish advertising campaigns are going on to arouse the people to the importance of buying bonds and backing up the government, Mr. Car michael states. While in Washington Mr. Carmich ael was a visitor at the capitol and met a number of the Georgia delega tion in Congress. While in New York Mr. Carmichael was, through the courtesy of a friend, a visitor on the cotton exchange. The charge was hurled at Mr. Carmichael that the people of the South are not awake to the war and are not buying Liberty Bonds in the way they should. He told the New Yorkers that the i South is awakening, by degrees, and that this section is now beginning to get aroused over the war and Liberty Bonds. The following interview with Mr. ; Carmichael was posted on the cotton | exchange bulletin board, and will be 1 of interest to readers of The Prog ! ress-Argus: | “J. H. Carmichael, a prominent I merchant of Jackson, Ga., and presi -1 dent of the First National Bank of ; that p lace, says that the banks of the South are full of money, and that they | are inviting and encouraging every j body to buy Liberty Bonds. He says i that fanners are now, for the first [ time, investing in the Bonds. “Mr. Carmichael said in his sec tion crop prospects had a favorable start and that some planting had been done previous to the cold snap last week, but because of the unseasonable low temperatures a stand is not look ed for, and that there will have to be much replanting. Labor is scarce and will increase because of draft with drawals. Cotton will have to be hoed and chopped by women and children this season, and the women may even have to do some of the plowing. Be cause of the shortage of hands, the area devoted to cotton may show a slight decrease. Farmers will make ample feed and food crops, and then cotton. The country is in good shape financially, and independent. The bulk of the 1917-18 crop has passed out of the farmers’ hands, at hand some p rices; what little is left can’t be bought for less than 35c to 36c.” Buy Liberty Bonds NEW CAITfOR SKILLED LABOR SENT LOCAL BOARD All Men in Classes D, K and L Must Answer Call The Butts county draft board was notified by vrre Monday to induct into service immediately all men in class D-2, K-3 and L-3. These men are skilled in some special line of work. Embraced in D-2 are 3 men, in K-3 one man, while L-3 has no reg istrant. Whether these men are to be cred ited on the call for April 26 is not known. It is likely they are wanted for special work of some kind and will be credited on a later call. Chair man J. H. Ham has wired Major Joel Mallet for further instructions on this point. Buy Liberty Con.olld.ted July 9. 1915