Grand Jury Presentments for April Term 1800
The Grand Jury reports on county officers finances and offices. It finds the Ordinary books in good condition, the Clerk’s affairs satisfactory, and the County Treasurer’s balance and receipts reviewed. It notes tax collection improvements, approves sheriff and constable tax-file responsibility, praises the Sheriff, and comments on Justices of the Peace records. It endorses jail repairs, calls for water closet cleaning, praises road work and county farm management, and requests pier repair at Epps Bridge. It notes minor accounting footings errors and urges voucher verification.
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Epps’ Bridge
Clarke County Grand Jury Report Recommends Reforms and Elections
The Grand Jury urges vouchers for all jury fees be furnished to the commissioners via the treasurer and books closed on a common date. W H Morton is re elected county commissioner for three years. They call for bonding reforms, wastewater and road condemnations, ending a city dispensary suit, and support a state reform school. They back dog taxation law and wildlife protection measures in Clarke County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
W. H. Morton
City of
Athens
G.F. Hannicutt
F. W. Lucas
Board of Education
G Hannicutt
James H. Towns
Grand Jury
Clarke County
General Assembly
Linzie Kenrney
County Officers Salary Plan and Court Costs Scrutinized
Clarke County Grand Jury recommends salary consolidation for officers funded by county treasury. It calls for strict disbursement records, payment for clerk services, and publication of presentments. Judge R B Russell and Solicitor General C H Brand praised. report details bonded debt, county assets, and road improvements with jail security upgrades.
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W. T. Witcher
Athens Daily and Weekly
R. B. Russell
Lim
C. H. Brand
Clarke Superior Court
Jbe
R.B. Russell
W. OC. C. H. Brand
Clarke County Plans for iB Model Pauper Farm and Convict Camp
The county seeks to establish an iB model pauper farm and convict camp to improve care for the poor and reduce costs. Diet changes have cut county expenses by over half. reforms aim to have the misdemeanor tax base cover most poor support and fund road work. Court actions include electing a new three year Commissioner of Roads and Revenue to replace Wm. H. Morton.
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Manely
Clarke County
Supreme Court
Wm. H. Morton
Roada
Revenuca
T. P. Vincent
Chi N
W. H. Morton
J. M. Hodgson
Massey Campaign For Virginia Negro Disfranchisement
Ricamono reports Hon. John E. Massey a leading figure in Virginia politics and chief ally of readjustment efforts. He advocates a constitutional convention aimed at disfranchising the Negro vote and removing Black voters from the political scene. Massey’s stance centers on redefining suffrage and reshaping Virginia's electoral map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Massey
Ricamono
Virginia
Mahone
United States Senate
Mansey
Charleston Flooded with Counterfeit Bills and Coin
Charleston, April 23. General Beazell says counterfeits including $2 $5 and $10 notes, silver dollars and halves are in circulation and accepted as real money. The spread is not tied to a scam. locals treat it as valid currency. Also reported are shutdowns at Illinois Steel rod mills affecting 600 to 700 workers and unconfirmed rumors of broader plant closings. Hall’s Great Discovery ad promotes a kidney and bladder remedy with testimonials from E W Hall and W R Tyler asserting cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.trength
Catarth
J. W. Howerton
Hut of
Kigtall
Hancock Co
Lttle
Dr. Pierce
Doctor Pierce
People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Charleston
Jour
Clinois Steel Company
Ilinois Scerl
Federal Steel Company
Temple
Texas
Hall
W. R. Tyler
D. D
Barnesville
Full Wash Goods Stock Strength Burst
Readable text notes a surge in wash goods supply or display strength, signaling a potential flood of stock prominence. It implies inventory breadth and stronger consumer appeal within the department.
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Treasury
Justices of the Peace
Notaries
F. B. Hinton
N. P
J. P
Ptacaance
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Palmer & Sons
Saeien
vUrore
Ei Gsu
Tori Bailiffa
A. H. Hodgson
Foreman
John R. Crawford
Edward H. Dorecy
William Dootson
Thos
J. Epps
L. F. Edwards
Joseph H. Fleming
Albert B. Harper
Frank H. Kroner
William A. Jester
Edwin L. Johnson
Teaac Lowe
Rufus L. Moss
R. M. McAlpin
Charles H. Newton
James O'Farrell
Thos. J. Poss
David E. Sims
Edward I. Smith
Joseph W. Woods
William T. Witcher
uriJasry
Cooper & Co
Gentry
8. M. Herrington
Commis
S’ Report
Clarke Superor Court
H. O. Erwin
Tallasses
Jane
Bawee
Hows, Inc
Ienases
Minnie
Winey Garde
Atrant
Cardus
St Louis
H. R. Palmer & Sona
Michael Bros
Foulard
New York
Craddock
Blue
Manchester
China
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