28 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
1
Steve Plymale was tried on the charge of murdering Town Marshal Willard in Flovilla last summer. The jury deliberated into the night and returned a verdict of guilty with a mercy recommendation. The trial concluded early this morning.
Robert T. Daniel deputy grand sire of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows visited Jackson Lodge No. 152 this week as presiding judge in the Superior Court. A reception banquet followed with 66 members and eight young ladies serving refreshments. Judge Daniel spoke, was introduced by H. M. Fletcher, and attendees praised the event as one of the finest in lodge history.
Butts county Superior Court adjourned Wednesday after a weeklong session led by Judge R. T. Daniel. The grand jury elected foreman F S Etheridge. Civil docket items included verdicts for defendants in several cases and charter grants to Slaton Drug Co and Independent Brothers and Sisters of Love. Criminals heard included Aiken burglary twelve years and Andrews homicide acquittal among others.
Butts county teachers begin a three day session in Jackson starting next Thursday. Miss Celeste Parrish state supervisor leads the institute as topics of importance are discussed including What Should the Schools of the County Do For Pupils and Practical Teaching.
Eugene W Carroll business manager of The Athens Daily Herald spent Sunday here with his family.
A withered piece urges farmers to avoid town prizes and gaming, urging thrift, credit restraint, and focus on crops. It laments short crops, warns merchants and bankers, and advocates patching old clothes while staying away from banks and stores.
Hon. J. W. Wise of Fayetteville has been in the city this week attending court. His presence marks continued legal proceedings and official duties in the region.
Butts County triumphs before the Supreme Court of Georgia affirming the Jackson City Court ruling that Central Georgia Power Co must fulfill a contract to modify roads and build bridges across the Ocmulgee river at its own expense before the reservoir is filled.
G S Chance of the Alkahest system visits to finalize Jackson plans for the 1913 Chautauqua and Festival Circuit. The circuit will bring twelve programs across six days with seven high quality musical acts and three national lecturer headliners including Senator Nixon, Dr Cook and Dr Green. The plan promises top talent at affordable rates through circuit economies.
Morrison Settle who was in business here has returned to his home in Jackson. His many friends regret to lose him. our loss will be Jacksons gain. Stockbridge Cor. Henry County Weekly.
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