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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1910
Page
5
Two candidates announce for the Butts County Representative seat in the Democratic primary. J T Moore seeks re election and asks for voter support while J Matt McMichael declares his candidacy and pledges to serve the masses in a second term.
Four residents announce for Tax Receiver in the Butts County Democratic primary. T W Stedham, J H Thurston, John P Lummus, and D J Thaxton seek the office, with pledges to perform duties to the best of their abilities and to visit precincts to aid voters.
A candidate from Butts County Georgia announces his run for the office of Clerk of the Superior Court in the upcoming Democratic primary. He extends best wishes and goodwill to all voters.
L R Dodson announces to voters his bid for Tax Collector in the Democratic primary seeking countywide support. He asks for the electorate's backing to win the party nomination and serve as Tax Collector.
EE F Dupree announces candidacy for Superior Court Judge in the Flint Circuit subject to the Democratic primary and asks voters for support and votes from the circuit residents.
Robert T. Daniel announces his campaign in the Flint Circuit Democratic primary seeking the votes and support of the circuit’s voters.
L M Crawford and O E Smith seek the county Democratic primary to fill the sheriff post with Smith as deputy and Crawford promising to perform duties to the best of their ability Voters urged to support in the primary W W Wilson A L Maddox and W H Moore listed as deputies jailer and deputy respectively for the re election bid
A statement from J. Smith expresses gratitude for past honors and declares no candidacy for Treasurer two years ahead. He pledges to continue duties lawfully if re elected and asks for support within the Democratic party.
The candidate seeks re-nomination for Representative from the Sixth district in the upcoming August primary. He cites a record of loyalty to constituents and party, opposing monopolies and tyranny, and opposing moves to strip states of dignity, while claiming to stand against despotism in the House and to serve with efficiency in a likely Democratic next term.
Forsyth Ga February 1 1910 C H Bloodworth longtime candidate for Congress declares opposition to extravagant spending and favors equal rights for all without privilege. He pledges independence from special interests and prompt citizen attention. J J Flynt announces candidacy for the Democratic primary canvassing counties and seeking voters support.
Sunday at Mrs Mallet’s an elegant supper was attended by Emma Mallet Myra Miller Mary Sims Eakes Lucile Elder and guests Mr and Mrs More Watts Mr Otis Ham Messrs Hugh Mallet and Hubert Quillain of Oxford in attendance National paper notes their social gathering.
The Middle Georgia Inter-Urban Railway Company files with the Railroad Commission of Georgia eight petitions seeking authority to issue first mortgage bonds up to 1,050,000 dollars and stock up to 200,000 dollars under terms in the petition. The commission will consider the matter in session on Wednesday March 9, 1910. President L W Rospert signs.
Prof Grace is in the city for piano tuning. Take the chance to have your piano tuned and see him now.
Advertisement urges purchase of cotton seed meal without hulls from Buttrill Guano Co. It notes meal quality and invites customers to visit and settle subscription dues promptly.
Last Sunday morning Judge J. H. Ham joined Miss Vida Bond and Mr. Gailes Jinks in marriage. The Cedar Rock couple are described as popular young locals.
Buttrill Guano Co advertises fertilizers always on hand for immediate purchase.
Mrs L M Crawford was the lucky bidder for the New Howe sewing machine in the show window of S H Thorntons furniture store. She bid $19.99 and is now the proud possessor of the machine.
The Young People's Missionary Society met at the Methodist church. Officers for the year starting February 21st were elected: Miss Annie Kinsman president Herschel Whitehurst first vice president Leland Smith second vice president Miss Annie Catchings Crum secretary James Lyons treasurer Miss Mary Helen Crum pianist. The group, unique in Griffin district for its study circle class, pledged twenty five dollars for specials and plans a social Friday night at Miss Maud Edwards' home.
Mr. J. T. Harris who conducted a lively auction at the Racket Store has shipped the remaining goods to Juniper where he enters turpentine business. He left Wednesday night for Juniper while his family stays behind. Harris is spoken of as a good citizen and friends wish him well.
The Baptist church hosts a Tuesday gathering of the Baptist Young People's Union with growing participation. Mrs Rosa Wright taught the final lesson from The Heart of the Old Testament by Dr Sampey and officers include President Otis Ham Vice President Maurice Wright Secretary Ned Furlow Treasurer Sam Johnson Pianist Grace Ham. Next Tuesday at 7 30 pm Dr Cleckler of the Methodist church will lecture on Our Methodist Family.
The grove in front of J W Carmichael and between J T Smith and the Presbyterian manse has been split into two lots. Raymond Carmichael will build a bungalow near the manse, followed by Levi Carter who will erect a modern cottage next to Mr Smith. Both homes target occupancy by September 1.
W F Bullard operates a combined shop offering gun repair pistol work and sewing machine service. Locals seek reliable instrument and textile tool maintenance under one roof.
The Loyal Temperance Legion held a prohibition programme at the Methodist church on Sunday night. The event opened with a march into the church carrying flags, followed by readings, war cries, and songs. The program featured a nine by States demonstration by the girls in white and a chorus reaction to each piece.
Judge Roan from Atlanta filled in for Judge Reagan who fell ill and left court. Reagan returned to convene and adjourned until next Monday after brief Grand Jury instructions and a few cases. Visiting lawyers included Wise of Fayetteville Bloodworth and Persons of Forsyth Daniel of Griffin Lane of Atlanta Harris Preston Macon and Duke Flovilla among others.
News arrives of Wiley Goodman's death at his Floral City home. A Confederate veteran and former county official, he lost an arm in the war and later served as county judge. He married Mary Fannie Tennant and moved to Florida over thirty years ago. He was buried with Masonic honors.
The Sunbeams were made happy by a party hosted by Dr Van Deventer, a favorite with the youth. The event left the band and guests enjoying the evening and reluctant to end the gathering.
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