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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1923
Page
1
Kiwanis Club publicity committee promotes the Jersey cattle sale in Jackson on October 5 at Howell's stables starting 1 p m. county farmers back the event with plans to attend and invest, expecting high grade registered cows to boost local dairying and profits.
Lanier High of Macon defeated Jackson High Friday in Macon 13 to 0. Both Lanier touchdowns came in the first quarter amid a rain soaked, muddy field that hindered play and produced frequent fumbles.
Friends of Mrs. Frank M Stone of Atlanta formerly Miss Cliff Daughtry of Jackson grieve her death last Friday Her parents Mr and Mrs LeRoy Daughtry of Commerce survive along with two sisters Mrs E S Winn of Culloden and Mrs Weldon Starke of Atlanta and a brother W L Daughtry of Atlanta Funeral services were held at 4 PM Friday at the residence with Rev J Sprole Lyons and Rev E S Winn officiating Interment was in Oakland cemetery
The Sardis Baptist church of Henry county organized September 27 1823 will mark its centennial with a meeting on Sunday October 7 invitations sent to reachable members. Pastor W S Cornett will lead the event as church records are lost and many remain uncontacted. Butts county residents plan to invest in dairy cows joining a cash flow effort. Jersey sale set for October 5 following a Guernsey auction on April 4.
Butts County Poultry Association plans a Saturday 2 PM meeting in the courthouse with an out of town speaker invited. The group aims to boost chicken and egg production and promote the Jackson Hatchery as a business opportunity. Egg and chick prices are described as high, suggesting strong profits for members and local producers. The association seeks more members to expand poultry efforts across the county.
Hearing on Flem Lynch’s motion for a new trial will be held October 13 before Judge W F E Searcy Jr in Griffin. Col W H Key of Monticello represents Lynch. A death sentence case involving Evans McDowell has been granted a respite until October 20.
Washington DC more than 5000 stills were seized in the fiscal year as part of the war on moonshining. Prohibition Commissioner Haynes announced the effort involved fewer than 360 agents and also confiscated 2,000,000 gallons of whiskey 9,000 gallons of pomade 21481 fermenters 90 copper coils and 25 pistols revolvers and rifles.
Columbus Georgia readies for Kiwanis district gathering October 25 26 with 500 visitors from Georgia clubs including Atlanta Savannah Macon Augusta and many others. International President Arras attends along with several officers. Luncheons stunt night Fort Benning tour and a special Infantry School program planned for the two day event in Columbus.
A vacant Ellis estate house between South Oak and Mulberry streets burned around 2 am Friday. No insurance covered the building. The roof collapsed as the fire department arrived. The origin is undetermined with theories blaming children playing with matches or rats.
Farmers must adopt professional management as slipshod methods fade. The boll weevil, despite harsh words, has nonetheless shaped modern farming into a more businesslike venture.
The Kiwanis Club of Jackson hosts the Old Maids Convention at the Jackson school auditorium on Friday September 28 at 8 o clock. W A Dozier is president R N Etheridge secretary and L P McKibben treasurer with about twenty cast members. Strong men jugglers magicians and a musical program will accompany the entertainment. Miss Miriam Fletcher and Howard O Neal lead the music. Admission is 15 cents for children and 25 cents for adults.
At the Kiwanis Club meeting delegates were elected to the Columbus district convention next month. Elected were W. A. Dozier and H. M. Fletcher with S. P. Nichols as ex officio. alternates H. C. Ball J. D. Jones and R. N. Etheridge.
The Butts county business climate shows a strong recovery with cotton prices high and a crop forecast of 2500 to 8000 bales. Diversified income from peppers peanuts potatoes dairying beans grain and livestock could inject around one million dollars into circulation boosting merchants and clearing debts.
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