29 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
1
A published list details prizes for the Boys Corn Club contest with 1st prize of $20.00, 2nd prize $15.00, and 3rd prize $10.00 for upland corn. An additional rules section is included.
A fragmented list details prizes for upland livestock crops and miscellaneous items. Prizes include heifers pigs horses stock powder pairs cuff buttons and several farm products with amounts and names such as J. R Hammond seed corn and J. R Conner goat. Also noted are bottom land prizes and an essay prize with profit emphasis.
The notice lists awards for corn yields including most prolific stalks and heaviest ear with prices. It adds rules that contestants must compensate the measurement committee up to two dollars per day, and that two disinterested members plus one contestant form the committee. No contestant may assist in measuring their own yield and contest notices must be filed with the County School Superintendent by September 15.
In Forsyth and farms in Monroe county on easy terms The Georgia Trading 9 Forsyth Ga features affordable homes and rural properties. Listings highlight local farms and residence options with simple financing for buyers seeking Georgia farmland.
Mr P A Watkins 67 former Oglethorpe resident and Wheeler's famous cavalry veteran died after a brief illness. He lived in Butts County since before the Civil War and left a widow Annie Hammond three daughters Lucy Jamerson Annie Beckham and Alice Smith all of Atlanta a son Wade H Watkins three sisters and a brother. Funeral at his home with Reverends Williams and Dempsey followed by burial in City cemetery. The Argus offers sympathy to the bereaved.
The Jackson city court faces a decisive referendum on September 3 to choose whether it continues under a salary system or dies and shifts cases to superior courts If abolished Butts county loses an intermediate court triggering wider reform talk as both sides expect a close result and high voter interest.
Superintendant Merck of the city water and light department reports a test of hydrant water shows it is the safest to use with bacteria at a minimum. The state chemist says it is cleaner than winter water, and urges citizens to drink the city supply and avoid well water for typhoid and germ safety.
Farms ranging from 20 acres upward priced from 6.50 dollars per acre listed by the Georgia Trading Co for Syth, Georgia.
A noted physician argues the so called requisites of the perfect baby ignore the core truth that the baby must ultimately be the parents own. This reflects on ethics of reproduction and parental rights.
The August term 1913 grand jury reports officers’ books kept by law and orders publication. It notes needed repairs to the courthouse and jail, requests swinging bunks and window screens, commends janitor Henry Thomas, and approves tax receiver records and farm conditions. It urges bids for a Sandy Creek bridge, jail cages painted, dupl icates for lost fi fas, and Notary Public reappointment. Presentments to be entered and published.
A special committee reports to the grand jury finds no graft by county officers. It notes many clerical errors in the Tax Receiver’s books totaling about 22 000 dollars and large digest omissions in 1911 and 1912. It questions a 12 370 acre decline in land taxables and urges traceable lot numbers. It cites pauper expenditures with losses and notes overall county indebtedness around 9 000 dollars.
Jackson wins the first two games of the series against Forsyth to decide the season, with Hawkins striking out fifteen and Bowden making a running ninth inning catch. The Thursday game featured White on the mound for Forsyth struggling against Jackson’s offense.
A Tuesday night fire around 6 30 destroyed the residence of J A Conner about four miles from the city. The blaze started in the kitchen and was discovered too late. Nearly all belongings were lost with only a small amount of insurance.
Fragmentary record shows costs for the chain gang and lists names including J. T. Goopman, W. M. Andrews, and E. R. Harper in an unsettled account. The text indicates financial details tied to a correctional work program.
J H Ham the Ordinary certifies before S J Foster on August 19 1913 that no county money has passed through his hands since the February Term of the Superior Court. The statement affirms the county treasurer duties and is sworn in at the court.
The sheriff reports a balance of 15.30 passed through his hands since the last report and holds the receipt for it. This sworn statement is signed by L. M. Crawford, Sheriff, and witnessed by S. J. Fostrur, C.S.C.
The report states no public funds were handled by the clerk since the February term 1913, submitted to the honorable Forehand and the governing body.
Tax collector reports to the Grand Jury for August Term 1913 that no county funds have been collected to date for 1913-1914. He notes collection of $855.00 for the state Special Tax in 1913, signed by C. S. Bryant, F.C.
The Cotton Buyers and Manufacturers Association reports new standard bale size 27 by 54 inches for steamers and railroads. Penalties apply for nonstandard bales and density shortfalls, with weight limits and packing rules to improve stowage and prices for farmers.
Jackson's first bale of cotton weighed 590 pounds and sold for 12.12 cents per pound, bringing $73.7h. It was brought in by Mr. A. Freeman and sold to J. H. Carmichael and Co. This is Freeman's second time delivering the first bale in the past two seasons. A large number of bales is expected soon.
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