Reminiscences at Thomaston Nominates Sollenbarger for Ordinary
The March 29 1897 Jackson Argus reports the Thomaston Republicans meeting at the courthouse nominating Sollenbarger for ordinary over Democrat Col J E F Mathews. Sollenbarger recounts his 1870 well accident in which a premature blast fractured his skull, leaving him a worn scar and memories of Buttrill area. Other notes cover local history, officials and the Thomaston Times editor Charlie Douglass. The piece includes an independent pamphlet on Chamberlain’s remedy and a Kentucky testimonial.
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Jackson Argus
Thomaston
Court House
L. D. Locke
Macon
Sollenbargar
J. E. F. Mathews
Jackson
Butts County
Sollenbarger
Asa Buttrill
L. D. Watson
John Sollenbarger
William Swann
Butts
Byars
Mallet
Wiley Goodman
G. W. Thompson
A Timely Suggestion On County Court House Financing
Mr Epior argues for bond financing over direct taxation for the new county court house. He says borrowing at 4 or 5 percent is cheaper than citizens paying 8 to 12 percent, and that distant funds will boost local wealth while added taxes barely affect individuals. He urges prudent business judgment and supports bonds for a long term project.
Flovilla News Roundup and Local Happenings
Flovilla notes invite friends for a Pillowdex night at the institute with music and three hours of entertainment. Lula Dozier visits Oma Benton at Monticello. Bell's Comedy Co. played at Masonic Hall. Miss Carrie Smith returns from McDonough visit. W. A. Elder, Sr. ill but hoped to recover. Local farming pace slows activity. Indian Spring trips and Jackson visits by residents are mentioned. A telephone line to Cork is established by Mr Kinard. Trains expected to run to Indian Spring in two weeks. Several men and families attend events in Jackson and Indian Spring. Dogs, trees, and flowers are playfully described in seasonal terms.
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Lula Dozier
Oma Benton
Monticello
Bell
Masonic Hall
Flovilla
Cork
Kinard
Jackson
Indian Spring
G. B
Lucile
Perce Elder
Jas. H. Burgess
Macon
Mable Beauprie
Jessie Phillips
Wesleyan
Bridle Tongues and Guard A Good Name
A moral exhortation against slander urges restraint before speaking ill of others. It warns that false or unproven accusations harm reputation, may trigger costly lawsuits, and violates religious and ethical duties. The piece cites Shakespeare on the value of a good name.
A Jackson Girl Weds Albany Man in Quiet Dawson Ceremony
Miss Ola Pace and Mr. J. K Jester were married Sunday afternoon in Dawson in a small home ceremony led by Rev. J. Howard Carpenter. Afterward a refined reception followed before the couple departed by train for Albany to begin life together.
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Dawson Dispatch
Dawson
Albany
Ola Pace
J. K Jester
J. Howard Carpenter
Jester
G. V. Pace
Albany Herald
Castoria Refrain Across Family Generations
Nostalgic verse notes Castoria as a constant in family life from babyhood to motherhood, with a playful cadence. The poem traces a mother figure’s reliance on Castoria as children grow and continue the pattern.
Worthville Echoes of Weather Weddings and Health
The Worthville Ephors Argus notes fine weather and blooming trees as farmers plant corn and crops look good though Leonte pears fail. Uncle Richard Mayo wed Lizzie Lewis, Osie Stodghill recovers from pneumonia, and Warren remains gravely ill. Rev F R Morey speaks at church and lectures on Germany and Italy. Rev Bell to preach at the Baptist church.
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Richard Mayo
Stark
Lizzie Lewis
Henry County
F. R. Morey
Methodist Church
Germany
Italy
Bell of
Newton
Baptist Church
Minnie Gray
Worthville
Fincherville
Sheriff Sale Of Land In Butts County Georgia 1897
The sale of eighty one acres in Butts County Georgia is set for the first Tuesday in April 1897 before the courthouse door in Jackson. The land lies in the 552d district G M and is levied to satisfy two executions from the 552d district justice court against Julia A McCord and G C McCord. The property is described by metes and bounds around a pine tree corner and Wiseberry Road. Tenant in possession has been given written notice. This March 1 1897. J C Beauchamp Sheriff B C
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Georgia
Butts County
Jackson
Said
G. M
Caleb A. Lindsey
Wiseberry Road
Julia A. McCord
Justice Court
Said County
A. H. Price
G. C. McCord
R. L. Allen
Levy
J. C. Beauchamp
Discharge of Administrator for Thos J Carson Estate
JAS F CARMICHAEL Ordinary cites that T J Carson has fully administered the estate and calls all interested parties to show cause why discharge and letters of dismission should not be granted on the first Monday in April 1897. Dec 21 1896.
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Georgia
Butts County
T. J. Carson
Thos. J. Carson
Jas. F. Carmichael
Administratrix Sale in Butts County Georgia 1897
By order of the court of ordinary of Butts County Georgia the estate of George W. Taylor deceased will be sold at public auction at the courthouse in Jackson on the first Tuesday in April 1897. The property is 204 acres more or less in Butts County adjoining several named lands. Sold as the estate of George W. Taylor deceased. Terms cash. March 8 1897. EMMA E TAYLOR Administratrix.
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Georgia-Butts County
Butts County
Jackson
Georgia
George W. Taylor
Mary . Collins
J. G. Colwell
Mattie Taylor
Emma E. Taylor
R. D. Ogletree
Said
Emma E, Taylor
Jenkinsburg
Alford
Julia Pettigo
Fife
J. P. Court
G.M
Ray and Catchinss
Julia Pettigrew
Lia Pettigrew
Levy
J. E. Price
L. C
County
Notice of Election on County Tax or Bonds 1897
Election held in Burrs County at the courthouse and precincts on Saturday April 17 1897 to decide whether the ordinary should levy a direct tax or issue bonds for a new county courthouse. Ballots read For Direct Tax or For Bonds. Official signature March 8 1807 by JAS. F. CARMICHAEL Ordinary.
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Burrs County
Court House
Jas. F. Carmichael
May Sheriff Sale in Georgia district listing
May sheriff sale in 552d district G M Georgia includes ten acres bounded by A J Roberts William Hodges Yellow Water creek and estate of Emory Maddox deceased. Levied to satisfy a justice court claim against W M Roberts and M C Roberts with tenant in possession notified. March 27 1897. J O Beauchamp sheriff B C.
Notice of Property Sale by Sheriff in Jackson
The sale is set for the first Tuesday in May 1897 at the courthouse door in Jackson Georgia. Four acres of land in Butts County will be sold to satisfy a 1896 state and county tax levy against J W Thompson and the Jackson Mercantile Co Transferee.
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Georgia
Butts County
Jackson
Butts
John N Thompson
A. W. Smith
L.C
J. C. Beauchamp
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Charlie Beauchamp
Wm. Bankston
Wm. Settles
Thomas Harkness
Old Butts
Defiance
Ohio
Upson
Republican Party
J. W. Pilkinton
J.C. Williams
Thomaston Times
Charlie F. Douglass
Douglass
Chamberlain
J. W. Vaughn
Oakton
Justice Lowe
Ridgeway, Mich
Dacr
Cullen & Newman
Buustilule
Zada
Lucie Dozier
Carrie Smith
McDonough
W. A .Elder, Sr
Jackson and
J. W. Terrell
T.G. Preston
Eugene Elder
Will Alexander
Mr. Terrell
Henderson D4ale
Carmi, IL
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
TOR
Shakespeare
Castoria
Trave Mark
J. W. Crum
Kellam & Moore
the - South
Ephors Argus
Argus
Tom Burney
Osie Stodghill
Warren
Venus
Skellper
Bignat
The
Cardus
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Louisa Hale
Jefferson, Ga
Administratrix Sale
Sheriff Sales
M.C. Roberts
J. O. Beauchamp
B. C
Hori
Rowla
Cheney
Isis
Testim Hall
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