18 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1913
Page
1
Central Georgia Power Company announces extensive improvements within the next few weeks with additional work already underway. The plan details ongoing system upgrades and expansion efforts to enhance service reliability for customers across the region.
Extensive improvements and increased capacity planned for the eight mile distant power plant on the Ocmulgee river. Two new generators will raise capacity from 16 000 to 24 000 horsepower, forming six generators total. Current output is 12 000 kilowatts with 11 500 kilowatts sold to Macon Atlanta Jackson Griffin Forsyth Monticello and Barnesville. Also an overhaul of the dummy railroad line from Bibb station to the dam will enable transport of new machinery and materials. Stockholders approved the plan at the February annual meeting.
Memorial Day program listed for April 26 includes chorus performances of America and Battle Hymn of the Republic, invocation by Dr. Robert Van Deventer, introduction of speaker Rev. M S Williams, address by Mayor W E Watkins, vocal solo by Mrs. Lamar Etheridge, crosses of honor delivered by Mrs. S O Ham, short talks by veterans, music Dixie, and benediction by Rev. Jas Bradley.
W. B. Gresham of Flovilla was in the city on Wednesday, visiting contacts and handling errands. His appearance was noted by local residents and merchants.
Judge J. H. Ham Ordinary of Butts county paid 1913 pensions totaling 6180 dollars by Saturday night and 8505 dollars by Friday night. State funds arrived Wednesday morning with 38371.50 from Fulton county as special taxes for January February and March. The pension checks were issued promptly to those due, easing the wait for beneficiaries.
The Jackson High School senior class of twelve will hold graduation exercises Friday evening, May 23. The program features music, essays and orations with no formal honors announced to avoid discord among students.
Dr. J. L. White of Macon has preached to full houses at the Baptist church this week. Stores closed for afternoon services between 3 and 4. Milam, longtime singing director, left for Atlanta Thursday. The meeting likely closes tonight.
Atlanta April 17 Ralph O Cochran Representative elect from Fulton County and head of the Ralph O Cochran Real Estate Company announces his candidacy for the United States Senate in 1914 to succeed Senator Hoke Smith. Cochran a Campbell county native educated at Oxford University and Washington and Lee moved to Atlanta in 1898 and built a major real estate and business career. He organized and led the Atlanta Real Estate Board and served as its president, led the Young Men’s Democratic League, and was elected to the Legislature from Fulton County in 1912.
Roy Gentry departed Saturday night for Atlanta after living several months in Jackson with his mother Mrs. S. W. Gentry.
The piece traces early presidential addresses to Congress from Adams and Washington, notes Jefferson’s reluctance to speak publicly and his use of written messages, and observes President Wilson reviving the custom after a long lapse as Civil War and later progress changed the practice.
Dr. Roy Gunter found a hidden check noon Saturday, after a game of clues in ad pages. The check, endorsed by The Argus manager, came from a coded message asking readers to join a second search for a $2.00 prize hidden in Square area stores with letters revealing its hiding place in this week’s ads.
R H Wester of Eatonton, sub agent for the Georgia Co-Operative Investment Company, has moved to Jackson and will be a permanent resident with Mrs Wester. They occupy Mrs A B Harp’s old home on Mulberry street as locals extend a warm welcome.
The note states that Virginia Carmichael daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Carmichael is very ill with news to bring great regret to many friends.
Dr R A Franklin traveled to Atlanta and spent Tuesday there for undisclosed professional reasons, according to local society notes.
Members of L. D. Watson Camp U C V are requested to meet in the courthouse at 9 oclock Saturday April 26. F L Wavthall Commander C S Mappox Adjt coordinated notice in local civic matter.
The W C T U announces a postponement due to a Baptist meeting. The regular meeting is cancelled for this week and rescheduled for next Friday at 4 o'clock with President W C T U.
The prayer meeting band will resume gatherings beginning next Wednesday at 4 o'clock, held at the home of Mrs. A. F. Whitney.
Chattanooga Tennessee April 17 arrangements will be made for steamboat trips during the Confederate reunion May 27 29 to the mammoth dam and power plant on the Tennessee river near Chattanooga. The plant will cost about 20 million dollars when completed and will supply electric current to 56 000 horsepower for Chattanooga factories and interurban lines. The trip offers scenic views along the river with mountains on both sides and peaks of Signal Mountain.
W S Hardy aged 63 died at his Worthville area home last Thursday. A former county coroner, he was active in the community and survived by his wife four children and three brothers. Funeral service was held at Mace donia church where he was a member.
Rufus Maddox died at his daughter's home in Jackson at age 76. Funeral services were held today at 11 o'clock with burial in the family burying ground near Cedar Rock. He was the father of Jack Maddox of Jackson.
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