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MR. D. G. McMICKAEL
PASSED AWAY FRIDAY
WAS ONE OF BUTT’S COUNTY’S
MOST BELOVED CITIZENS.
HAD LONG AND USEFUL CA
REER. PROMINENT MASON.
Following an illness of less than a
week, Mr. David Griffin McMichael,
one of Butts county’s most promi
nent and beloved citizens, passed
away Friday morning at 2 o’clock.
He became ill on Sunday and suf
fered from pneumonia, which proved
too much for his strength.
Mr. McMichael was bom August
12, 1850, and would have been 84
years of age in a few months. He was
a son of Rev. William G. McMichael
and Mrs. Emily Gaston McMichael,
prominent residents of the county.
His father was a beloved Baptist
minister and is remembered with
deep affection by many of the older
citizens. Mr. McMichael was connect
ed with families prominent in the af
fairs of the county since it was first
settled.
With the exception of a few years
spent in Texas, Air. McMichael had
lived in Butts county all his life. He
was formerly engaged in the mercan
tile business here and later was a
druggist, being a member of the
firm of Slaton Drug Company. He
gave up active business a year or
two ago. Through his business con
nections Mr. McMichael was widely
known. He possessed an agreeable
personality and made friends easily.
*4llß entire business career was mark
ed by his principles of honesty and
strict integrity. He was kind, cour
teous and tactful in all his business
and social relations.
• Mr. McMichael was one of the old
est and most prominent Masons in
the state. He was made a master
Mason on March 26, 1881, and for
more than fifty years had been a
faithful and loyal member. He fill-
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ed offices in the various Masonic
bodies in Jackson, embracing the
blue lodge, chapter and commandery.
He had served as captain of the host
ir Jackson chapter for more than
50 years and had been prelate of
Alexius Commandery No. 22, Knights
Templar since its organization in
1907, with the exception of one year
when he was eminent commander
His knowledge of Masonry was pro
found; his love for the order deep
and abiding. He was also a member
of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles
of the Mystic Shrine, being one of
the first Butts county citizens to
join. He proved a guide and inspi
ration to many younger Masons.
While Masonry brought him com
fort and satisfaction, his yearning
for higher spiritual values found ex
pression in the church. Uniting with
the Jackson Presbyterian church
seme ten years ago, under the pas
torate of the late Rev. J. W. Stokes,
Mr. McMichael was a loyal and de
voted member. Asa member of the
Sunday school he showed that he
had been carefully tutored in the
Scriptures and that he read and
studied and pondered the great
truths contained therein. He was
intensely loyal to the church and
Sunday school and was an elder in
the church. He lived an exalted
Christian life and no member was
truer to his church vows. Here he
found full expression for his deeply
pious nature.
Mr. McMichael was universally
honored, loved and respected.
He is survived by an only brother,
Judge J. A. McMichael, clerk ar.d
treasurer of the city of Jackson for
many years; several nieces and ne
phews.
Funeral services for this beloved
citizen were held at the Jackson
Presbyterian church Sunday after
noon at 2 o’clock. His pastor, Rev.
G. L. Riddle, officiated and a choir
composed of Mrs. S. H. Thornton,
Mrs. J. C. Newton, A. F. Whitney
and R. P. Sasnett rendered favorite
selections. Relatives, friends and
THE JACKSON PROGRESS- ARGUS. JACKSON, GEORGIA
LETTERS FROM THE
PEOPLE
Favors Regular Statements
Editor Progress-Argus: I enjoy
reading your column, “Take It or
Leave It.” Your interesting discus
sions of current events and topics
of the day make an attractive fea
ture of your paper.
Your suggestion last week that the
Butts County Grand Jury Present
ments hold the record for statistics
ar.d statements and if these state
ments were published quarterly the
taxpayers would have a better un
derstanding of our county’s affairs,
put me to wondering, as I have so
often, why this has not been done,
as it has been the law for more than
20 years.
Away back in 1910 the one com
missioner bill passed by Messrs. Sam
Mays and Mattie McMichael requir
ed that quarterly statements of re
ceipts and disbursements be publish
ed, and the Lyons bill and every law
since then has carried some such
provision, but these has never been
but little compliance with it.
In Jasper and some other counties
these statements are published quar
terly or at more frequent intervals
and the people have a better oppor
tunity to keep up with the trend of
affairs.
The people are vitally interested
in these matters and the cost need
be but little, if any, more for if there
were quarterly statements the an
nual reports of the grand jury could
be made in a more condensed form. -
S. K. SMITH.
organizations showed their love by
beautiful floral offerings.
Alexius commandery of Knights
Templar formed an escort and fur
nished the pallbearers. St.
lodge No. 45 had charge of the im
pressive services at the graveside,
and interment was in the Jackson
City cemetery.
New Weather
Deal Promised
By Prof. Snider
Anew deal in the weather—cuss
ed and discussed at great length re
cently—is assured by no less an au
thority than Prof. A. L. Snider. This
new deal, the professor reluctantly
declares, wil not begin until after
Easter. So if you can hold out that
long all will be well.
March will bring a mixture of rain,
cold, winds and fair weather, the as
tute professor points out.
His foreecast for March is given
herewith:
1— Partly cloudy.
2 Rain.
3 Partly cloudy, colder.
4 Fair and windy.
5 Fair and cold winds.
6 Fair.
7 Fair and warmer.
8— Partly cloudy.
9 Rain with high winds.
10— Fair and colder.
11— Fair.
12 — Rain.
13— Fair and windy.
14— Cloudy and cold.
15— Partly cloudy.
16— Rain.
17— Partly cloudy and cold.
18— Fair and windy.
19— Fair and warmer.
20— Fail*.
21— Fair and windy.
22 Partly cloudy.
23 Rain.
24 Rain.
25 Partly cloudy.
26 Fair and cold.
27 Fair and warmer.
28— Fair.
29 Partly cloudy.
30— Rain.
31 — Partly cloudy, colder.
THIRTY BE ACCEPTED IN
MARINE CORPS IN MARCH
Macon, Ga.—Lieut. Col. H. W.
Stone, officer in charge of the U. S.
Marine Corps district recruiting
headquarters, located in the munici
pal auditorium, has received authoi - -
ity to accept thirty men during
March.
Applicants must be high school
graduates between 18 and 25 years
of age, and not less than 5 feet 6
inches in height, and should first
communicate with district headquai’-
ters and be prepared to present their
high school diplomas or certificates
on the regular printed form, signed
by the principal, giving date of grad
uation; together with parents con
sent if under 21 years of age, and
two letters of reference from promi
nent citizens of their community.
The Naked Truth
The recent weather must have
been pretty tough on the nudists.—
Jackson Progress-Argus.
Don’t let that worry you, friend
Jones. They have their bear skins!
—Monticello News.
Why Doctors Favor
a liquid Laxative
A doctor will tell you that the care
less use of strong laxatives may and
more harm than good.
Harsh laxatives eften drain 1...
system, weaken the bowel nustlc
and even affect the liver atul moneys.
Fortunately, the public is fast
returning to laxatives in liquid form.
The dose of a liquid laxative can he
measured. The action can thus he
regulated to suit individual need. It
forms no habit; you r.eedn’t take a
“double dose” a day or twe later
Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin genth
helps the average person’s bowels
back to regularity. Why not try it"
Some pill or tablet may be more con
venient to carry. Hut there is little
“convenience” in any cathartic which
is taken so frequently, you must
carry it with you, wherever you go!
Its very taste tells you Dr. Cald
well’s Syrup Pepsin is wholesome. A
delightful taste, and delightful action.
Safe for expectant mothers,
children. All druggists, ready for
uae, in big bottles. Member N. R. A.
SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT
For Period Ending December 31, 1933
of the Condition of
FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
JACKSON, GA.
Organized under the laws of the State of Georgia, made to the Governor
in pursuance to the laws of said State.
CAPITAL STOCK
Capital Stock paid in $ 225.00
ASSETS
Cash in Jackson National Bank $4,044.06
LIABILITIES
NONE None
INCOME FOR PERIOD
Assessments and Membership Fees $2,918.63
DISBURSEMENTS FOR PERIOD
Fire losses actually paid t $2,022.92
Expenses paid, including commissions to agents and
officers’ salaries 253.91
Taxes paid • 25.00
All other expenses 32.25
$2,334.08
Greatest amount of insurance in one risk $ 2,000.00
Total amount of Insurance outstanding 410,000.00
STATE OF GEORGIA—County of Butts,
Personally appeared-before the undersigned C. M. Compton, who, being
duly sworn, deposes and says that he is the Secretary of Farmers’ Co-op
erative Fire Insurance Company and that the foregoing statement is cor
rect and true.
C. M. COMPTON.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of February, 1934.
S. J. FOSTER, Clerk S. C., Butts Cos., Ga.
MANY STATES REPRESENTED
AT UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Four Foreign Countries Have Stu
dents Enrolled for Year.
Athens, Ga.—Twenty-five differ
ent states and four foreign countries
■are represented at the University of
Georgia, the registry of the school
shows. Some 125 of the undergrad
uates registered from homes outside
of the state, and sixty-eight students
enrolled are from Savannah, the
records show.
Strangely enough, there are more
students registered from New York
state than fro... the neighboring
states of South Carolina, North Car
olina, Florida and Tennessee. Of
some thirty registered from New
York, more than half are from
Brooklyn. With twenty registered
students, Florida ranks secondj and
South Carolina with twelve under
graduates.
The explanation for the New York
high enrollment is that the North
erners can come South to attend the
University of Georgia cheaper than
they cap enroll at universities near
by. The Northern students find the
four-year stay in the South interest
ing usually and enjoy the change of
climate.
Germany, Venezuela, Mexico and
Canada are each represented by one
student.
March first is the last date for
buying automobile tags in Georgia.
We' to
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As you realize, the choice of paper may
make or ruin a piece of printing.
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JACKSON, GEORGIA
FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 1934
FIRST POULTRY SALE OF
SEASON HELD THURSDAY
The first co-operative chicken sale
of the 1934 season was being held in
Jackson Thursday. The car origi
nated at Hawkinsville and Cochran
and made stops at Jackson and Mc-
Donough. Prices offered by the
Tennessee Egg Company, successful
bidder, were:
Heavy hens, 11c; Leghorn hens,
10c; friers, 18c; stags, 10c; tur
keys, 15c; roosters, sc.
Great Salt Lake contains 400,-
000,000 tons of salt.
RUPTURE
SHIELD EXPERT HERE
H. M. SHEVNAN, widely known
expert of Chicago, will personally be
at the Dempsey Hotel, Macon, Satur
day, Sunday and Monday only, March
3, 4 and 5., from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M.
Mr. Shevnan says: The Zoetic
Shield is a tremendous improvement
over all former methods, effecting
immediate results. It will not onlyv
hold the rupture perfectly but in- 5
crease the circulation, strengthens
the weakened parts, thereby closes
the opening in ten days on the aver
age case, regardlss of heavy lifting,
straining or any position the bodyj
may assume no matter the size or lo
cation. A nationally-known scientific
method. No under straps or cumber
some arrangements and absolutely
no medicines or medical treatments.
Mr. Shevnan will be glad to dem
onstrate without charge or fit them
if desired.
Add. 6742 N. ROCKWELL ST.,
CHICAGO
For 15 years assistant to F. H.
Seeley, famous rupture expert of
Chicago.