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General Presentments 1889 County Officers and Public Buildings
The grand jury of Sumter County in May term 1889 reviews public buildings roads and bridges, county offices, jail and poor farm, dockets, finances, school funds, and court operations. It calls for repairs, seals, and better housekeeping, notes jail conditions, recommends land indexing, appoints committees, urges tax clarity, and commends the county officers and judge for efficiency and crime prosecutions. It discusses jail meals, road improvements, and education funding while detailing financial reports and debt status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Bumter Bur Court
Ice of the Peace
Court House
Superior Court
Georgia
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue
John L. Adderton
Ofcio
J. P
G. M
E. H. Cheek
Roberts
Oconee
Sumter Counry
Leare
Summer County
Said County
H. ©. Hagley
J. E. Clarke
J. A. Trammell
W. K. Wheatley
P. H. Williams
J.J. Hanesley
W.C. Gray
R. Whitley
D. M. Borum
M. R. Boren
E. P. Harris
8. M. Cohen
T. F. Gatewood
Americus
C. G. Johnson
Columbus
P. H. Crumpler
Macon
Harter
Americas Dairy and Try Company
Siiconenore
Nasi Eran Pa
Corpareia
Jawa of
Hooper & Hixon
J. H. Allen
Muster Superior Court