Jackson Public Schools Open September
Jackson Public Schools start Monday September first with record attendance expected. Opening exercises are in the Auditorium with leaders from the city speaking. Superintendent Martin announces clean facilities and a strong program led by Principal George Williams and a large faculty across primary grammar and high school levels.
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Jackson Public School
Jackson
Martin
Annie Lou McCord
Sarah Lou Hardin
Julia S. Doane
Kate Amos
Bessie Waldrop
Lucy Goodman
Julian Thornton
Jennie McElroy
Joel Mallet
Geo. Williams
van DeVenter
Williams, Bradley
C. S. Maddox
C.S.C
Reverend E F Dempsey to Preach Sunday
Milledgeville pastor Elam F. Dempsey will preach at the Methodist church Sunday during the morning service. The notable figure from Jackson’s distinguished lineage will attend to hear the sermon.
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Elam F. Dempsey
Milledgeville
Williams
Jackson
For Sale Old Newspapers 10¢ a Bundle
Advertisement notes a large quantity of old newspapers for sale at the Tite Argus office priced at ten cents per bundle.
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Tite Argus
Indian Spring Holiness Camp Meeting Declares Success
The 1913 Indian Spring Camp Meeting opened under favorable signs with a light shower, strong preaching, and excellent music. Nearly 500 attended the first service, large Sunday crowds on the second day, and a new Sunday school feature led by R. F. Burden of Macon. The event included multiple states, two services for convicts, testimonies from over 100, and an annual collection near 2500 dollars. Speakers included John B. Culpepper, W D Upshaw, and John Callahan. Workers for 1914 named as Dr. E. F. Walker and Charley Dunnaway. The camp meeting is declared to stay.
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R. F. Burden
Macon
J. W. Benson
John B. Culpepper
W.D. Upshaw
Willie
John Callahan
E. F. Walker
Charley Dunnaway
Indian Spring
J. S. Lewis
McKibben Family Reunion Generations Gather in Eatonton
Mr J H McKibben hosted a full family reunion with all members present. Attendees included Mr and Mrs T N McKibben and children from Eatonton, Mr and Mrs L P McKibben, Mr and Mrs L P Nichols and children, Mr and Mrs L R Aiken of Macon, Mrs M J Carson, Mrs M A McKibben and Margaret McKibben. The group then traveled to Atlanta on Monday.
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J. H McKibben
T. N. McKibben
Eatonton
L. P. McKibben
L. P. Nichols
L. R. Aiken
Macon
M. J. Carson
M. A. McKibben
Margaret McKibben
Atlanta
Merchants Hope for Strong Fall Trade in Jackson
Local trade has been quiet until court week when visitors and buying activity increased. Merchants anticipate high quality goods from eastern markets, better staple prices, and a robust cotton season. Farmers report fine crops, a large corn harvest, and favorable forecasts for variety crops, signaling overall regional prosperity.
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Jackson
Georgia
Texas
For Rent Listings on Mulberry and Third Streets
Two houses available for rent on Mulberry street with six rooms and on Third street with seven rooms, with options to rent the parlor or the entire house. Apply to Mrs. R. E Seantrevp.
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Mulberry Street
Third Street
R. E
Farms for Sale in Sytha Georgia Trading Co Listing
Farms ranging from 20 acres upward are offered by the Georgia Trading Co of Sytha Georgia with prices starting at $6.50 per acre.
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The
Georgia Trading Co
Forsyth
Forsyth firm advertises Forsyth homes and Monroe county farms
The Georgia Trading Co. of Forsyth Ga. offers homes in Forsyth and farms in Monroe County on easy terms. This classified notice highlights available real estate and financing options from a local Georgia firm.
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Forsyth
Lonroe County
The
Georgia Trading Co
Forsyth, Ga
WM U TO HOLD ANNUAL MEET AT PARON
The Woman's Missionary Union the Kimball Association auxiliary will meet at the Paron church Wednesday and Thursday August 27 28. Delegates will be enrolled reports given and committees appointed. The program includes devotions discussions on missions training for Y W A and Sunbeam Bands a Jubilee program and reports from committees with plans for a new enlistment campaign.
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Woman’s Missionary Union
Kimball Association
Paron
Mary Willingham School
Sunbeam
Southern Baptist Convention
Revival Meetings Reported Strong In Crenshaw County
G M Spivey pastor writes that revival meetings at Wernledge and Camerons Chapel drew many souls saved and eighty nine united with the church. He praises evangelist Bro McCord for steadfast support of the pastor and church, noting four young men answered the call to preach. Mt Zion revival starts Friday the 15th and runs through the fourth Sunday. all are invited.
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Wernledge
Camerons Chapel
Bro
McCord
Brother McCord
John
Best Pain Killer Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad
E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve removes pain from cuts bruises sprains burns and other skin injuries. A healing remedy whose equal does not exist. Only 25 cents at Slaton Drug Company.
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Bucklen
E. E. Chamberlain
Clinton, Me
Slaton Drug Company
City Court Election To Be Held Sept 3
The county votes on Sept 3 to decide the fate of the city court. Ordinary J H Ham calls the election for qualified voters from the last general election. Passage preserves the senate amended plan with a paid solicitor. defeat ends the intermediate court in Butis county and abolishes Flovilla city court.
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Jackson
J. H. Ham
Senate
Butis County
Flovilla
Mrs Ida Wright Dies After Brief Illness in Jackson
One of Jackson’s saddest deaths occurred for Mrs Ida Wright wife of the late Col Y A Wright after a brief illness Monday afternoon. She was a daughter of the late Dr J T Ellis and a member of the Methodist church. Survived by two sisters Mrs R E Stanfield and Mrs John Moore and a brother Mr John Ellis. Funeral from the Methodist church Tuesday at 2 30 p m with Rev M S Welliams officiating. Interment in the city cemetery.
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Jackson
Ida Wright
Col. Y. A Wright
J. T. Ellis
John Ellis
New York
M. S. Welliams
City
Old Landmark Harkness Building Under Remodeling
The Harkness building is getting a modern front of light pressed brick and a plate glass entrance replacing the corner door. Work is expected to finish in about two weeks and will not disrupt current businesses. Mr. J Aronson occupies the lower floor with offices on the second.
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Harkness
J. Aronson
Spiritual Force the Stronger
A quotation-style note attributes Emerson on the supremacy of spiritual power over material force, praising how thought governs the world and shapes humanity.
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Emerson
Interest Grows in Live Stock Meeting in Butts County
The Live Stock association meeting on Wednesday drew enthusiastic attendance though smaller than hoped. Dr. Cogdell outlined profitable cattle raising in Butts County and tick eradication methods. Sheriff Crawford spoke of a new tick eradication pit and will host demonstrations at his farm. A follow up meeting is set for Saturday, Aug 30 at the courthouse with more literature and talks.
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Cogdell
Southern Railway
Butts
Crawford
Court House
Sheriff Crawford
South
August Term Superior Court In Session In Butts County
Butts County Superior Court opened at 9 A M with Judge Harry Matthews presiding due to Judge Daniel’s illness. The grand jury selected C A Towles as foreman and Vir G W White as clerk. civil docket saw two verdicts and several dismissals or continuances. criminal docket to continue through the week with multiple divorce cases granted.
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Butts County Superior Court
Harry Matthews
Macon
Daniel
C.A. Towles
Cork
G. W. White
Worthville
M. L. Duke
Jackson
Baliff
H. F. Gilmore
Butts Lumber Co
Redman Bros
R. W. Mays
Central Ga. Power Co
Plantiff
of State
Alonzo Turner
Visiting Attorneys Named From Several Cities
Visiting attorneys Cols. A. W. Lane and J. R. L Smith of Macon O M Duke of Flovilla E J Reagan and E M Smith of McDonough O H B Bloodworth of Forsyth J W Wise of Fayetteville and Solicitor Owen of Zebulon are listed.
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Cols
A. W. Lane
J. R. L Smith
Macon
O. M. Duke
Flovilla
E. J. Reagan
E. M. Smith
McDonough
O. H. B. Bloodworth
Forsyth
J. W. Wise
Fayetteville
Solictor Owen
Zebulon
Sixty Five as an Average Age in World Statistics
The article states that sixty five years is the average age, with one person in every hundred reaching that age according to global statistics. It discusses life expectancy indicators and wider demographic implications in a concise data note.
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Jackson Public
E. F. Dempsey
Fawly Renin
Wm.u
Rutledge
G. M. Spivey
P.C. —Crenshaw Co
Ala. News
Superior Court
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