Georgia House backs plan to raise education fund by 40000
The house education committee reports favorably a plan to increase the educational fund to about 1.6 million dollars, enabling a seven month school term. The measure, backed by Commissioner Glenn, shifts from local tax proposals and aims to relieve educational finance strains across the state. Here's to the Georgia Legislature.
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House Committee On Education
House
Glenn
Georgia
The School Book Question and State Textbook Control
The legislature postpones a decision on state control of public school books. The writer opposes a universal state textbook bill, arguing it would standardize ideas, reduce diversity, and hinder free development. They urge remedies that avoid uniform texts while noting high costs and publisher profits.
No Adjourned Term of Butts Superior Court This Month
Judge Beck declares there will be no adjourned term of Butts Superior Court this month. J R Carmichael continues building the Jackson Buggy.
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Beck
Butts Superior Court
The University and Football Critique in Georgia
The piece laments Georgia public support for the state university, arguing funds are wasted on football while academics suffer. It condemns chancellor appeals to legislature and favors Emory College and others that prohibit football, urging instead mule and plow aiding ambitious students.
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The
State University
Georgia
Emory College
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Praised By Sufferer
Mrs Maggie Tulga of Ironton Ohio reports grippe left her in weak health with cough, but after using Dr Bull's Cough Syrup began to recover fully. She urges others to try the medicine. Sold everywhere for 25 cents.
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Dr. Bull
Presence of Mind in Daring Street Rescue
A western state woman near a railroad crossing alarms a laborer fleeing an oncoming train by crying for help. A passing Irishman dives toward her to avert disaster, then acknowledges gratitude as the train rushes by. Another tale recalls a homeowner faking danger with a noisy bag to scare burglars away.
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Inshman
Jackson Buggy Builder Expands Wagon and Harness Goods
J. R. Carmichael constructs the Jackson Buggy and handles Old Hickory and Tennessee wagons in car load lots. He carries the largest stock of harness robes and whips, and offers all kinds of repair work on short notice. Headquarters for horse shoeing.
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J. R. Carmichael
Jackson
Tennessee
Flovilla Social Notes Highlight Visits and Local Development
Miss Lila Roberts of Macon is visiting the Dozier family in Flovilla and draws cheerful news from locals. Atlanta visitors include Dent Terrell, Percival Elder, and Dan Cabaniss. Pastor S A Sewall named for Flovilla M E Church. 36 lots sold by W F Smith. W S McCarter plans a local foundry. Partridge reports a fine Atlanta trip as well.
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Lila Roberts
Maconis
Percival Elder
Atlanta
Dan Cabaniss
Cabaniss
Forsyth
S. A. Sewall
Flovilla M. E
Flovilla
W. F. Smith
W.S. McCarter
Marietta
R. 3
Partridge
Call for a wagon yard shelter for Jackson stock
The winter season brings no shelter for residents stock in Jackson. Citizens urge establishing a wagon yard and shelter for horses and mules, funded by local merchants, to protect animals from weather and reduce harm from prolonged street exposure.
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Jackson
The Snow Brings Winter Hardship for the Poor
The piece notes snow in December, praising some joy while stressing hardships for city poor lacking warmth and sustenance. It urges readers with comforts to remember those in need, contrasts with northern climates, and reflects on seasonal severity.
Judge Beck Complimented by Georgia Supreme Court
The Griffin News reports Judge Marcus W. Beck highly regarded by Georgia’s Supreme Court. On December 8, he will occupy Associate Justice Atkinson’s seat and hear three cases due to Atkinson’s disqualification.
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Griffin News
Beck
Supreme Court of Georgia
Marcus W. Beck
Atkinson
Death of Hon. R. A. Hardeman of Oxford Ga
Just as we go to press the newspaper notes the death of Hon. R. A. Hardeman of Oxford Georgia. He has long been prominent in Georgia politics and had many friends throughout the state.
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R. A. Hardeman
Oxford, Ga
Georgia
Conference Appointments for the South Atlanta District
South Atlanta District lists church assignments for clergy including J W Heidt presiding elder and T Gibson with T R Kendall Jr at St Paul J W Roberts at Walker Street and West Atlanta S H Dimon at Park Street B Robins Asbury W J Cotter St John Nellie Dodd J Davis Kirkwood H W Joiner East Atlanta R A Seals East Point J M Bowden Fayetteville A B Weaver Inman J L Ware Flovilla A Sewall Jenkinsburg J W Hunt Locust Grove R R Sibley McDonough F S Hudson Manchester J W Watkins Stockbridge L P Nease secretary of the board of education R St Bigham and H L Crumley noted in senior roles.
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South Atlanta
J. W. Heidt
Trinity
J. W. Roberts
Walker Street
West Atlanta
T. Gibson
T. R. Kendall
St., Paul
S. H. Dimon
Park Street
B. Robins
Asbury
W.J. Cotter
Board of Education
R.st. Bigham
Seni Orphants
H. L. Crumley
Murder at Flovilla Ends in Inquest and Arrest
In Flovilla Georgia Ned Towns was killed Saturday afternoon by Tiny Hampton both colored. An inquest found Hampton the murderer and Towns's wife an accessory. Hampton escaped while the wife was arrested and jailed Tuesday. Also Geo Carson’s wife near Indian Spring died of apoplexy last Saturday at noon after coming from the field.
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Flovilla
Ned
Tiny Hampton
McElroy
Hampton
Geo. Carson
Indian Spring
Notice to Debtors and Creditors
Notice to all debtors and creditors of the estate of James R. Gray deceased. Debtors must pay promptly and creditors must present claims for payment as required by law. Dated December 3, 1896. A. F. Moss, Administrator, James R. Gray, Deceased.
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James R. Gray
Butts County
A. Ff. Moss
R. Jas. R. Gray
Georgia
Court of Ordinary
Court House
Robert Mills
A. F. Moss
J. G. Kimbell,Jr
J. E. Childs
J. M. Bankston
W. L. Cr
E. E. Pound
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