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Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1923

Page

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Indian Springs Asset to County Highlighted by Kiwanis

Kiwanis Club of Jackson heard Hon. W. E. Watkins extol Indian Springs as Butts county’s valued health resort and a local market outlet. He urged stronger promotion of the property and noted its role in shaping county prosperity and visitor impact. The meeting at the Foy Hotel featured attentive service, and future club events were announced.

Indian Springs Butts County Kiwanis Club of Jackson Watkins Indian Spring Col. Watkins Kiwanis Club Foy Hotel J. More Watts The Foy Woman’s Club of Settle’s Pond

Poultry Club 10 Meet Saturday at Court House

Butts County Poultry Association holds its monthly meeting Saturday at 2 o'clock in the courthouse. A prominent speaker is expected to address members and prospective members. Discussion will cover cooperative buying of feed and related poultry matters. Death of infant son of Mr and Mrs W H Clark noted with funeral at Macedonia.

Butts County Poultry Association Court House W. H. Clark Macedonia

Pittman Murder Sparks Butts and Jasper Counties

Prominent Butts county merchant Mr C A Pittman was robbed and killed Friday night at his store. Six alleged perpetrators, Wallace McDowell Evans McDowell Lee Roberts Jim Goolsby Tom Thomason and Flem Lynch are held in Atlanta for grand jury scrutiny with Evans McDowell admitting involvement. Police link the ledger to the crime and report Pittman’s body dumped in the Ocmulgee river after an axe attack. Funeral held at Moore's Chapel with large attendance.

C. A. Pittman Butts County Ocmulgee Wallace McDowell Evans McDowell Lee Roberts Jim Goolsby Tom Thomason Flem Lynch Atlanta Grand Mr. Pittman Pittman Lynch Bob Oxford Jim Burney Jasper Butts Eugene Fretwell C. A. Bankston J. T. Pittman Covington E. L DeWitt Pittman West Palm Beach Fla A. E. Pittman Wilmington N. C Charlie Marks Pittman Jackson W. E. Cantrill Joe Pittman Florida Moore’s Chapel Henry H. Jones J. K. Sitton J. S. Jackson W. H. Redding C. A. Nabors C. D. Lee Walter Norsworthy W. W. Jamerson Hamilton Messrs R. P. Lasnett Avon Gaston

Butts County Citizens Pleased With Trip to State College Farm

About one hundred Butts county residents including women farmers and professionals visited the State College of Agriculture in Athens for a day of education and inspiration. Dr. A M Soule urged trained agricultural leaders as he outlined college achievements and farm diversification in sixteen years of operation.

Butts State College Farm Athens Howard O’neal Agricultural College Soule Butts County Covington Newton Walton Oconee Clarke Counties

Senator Harris to Speak at Butts County Court House

Hon W J Harris senior senator from Georgia will address Butts County citizens at the court house at 11 a m on July 26. He will discuss the Federal Reserve System rural credit the farm bloc and other current topics. Ladies are invited. Superior court may be in session during the event.

United States Federal Reserve System Senator Harris Superior Court Sens

Oldest Cherry Tree Stands on Webb Homestead in Washington

The world’s largest and oldest cherry tree grows on the Webb homestead beside the Swam'sh River in Washington. At 91 years old it yields good crops yearly and features a base more than six feet in diameter.

Webb Swam’sh River Washington

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Masons Barnesville Masonic Con Tory Joe P.bowlein T. H. Jeffries Gram Fair Grounds St. Johns Lodge W. D. Williams R. S. Talmadge Monticello H. M. Fletcher T. J. Brown McDonough Meridian Lodge No. 26 Griffin Gray Thomaston St. John’ S Edge of J. C. Jones W. E. Watkins Kiwanians Kiwanian Watkins Poultry Club Seth Mir Ocmulgee River McDowell Jasper County Jas U. S the Postal Service Partment State College of Agriculture In Educa Tion Georgia M. P. Jarnigan Department of Animal Husbandry County Dairymen Kiwan’s Club Agricultural Committee W. J. Harris Ator World Bears
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