Prominent Men Die as Jackson News Notes Education Plans
Ignatius Donnelly, a leading figure, died last week. Commissioner Woodward of Jenkinsburg becomes chair of the board, described as strong and conservative. A Chautauqua is forming for next summer, with attractions being researched to avoid ordinary fare. Jackson Institute improvements are outlined to boost the school’s standing, with Superintendent Bruce guiding modern educational aims and ongoing plans to elevate the institution. The ARays will report developments as plans unfold.
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Ignatius Donnelly
Donnelly
Commissioner Woodward
Jenkinsburg
Board of Commissioners
Woodward
Jackson Institute
Bruce
THI Arays
County seeks post office correspondents for rural free delivery
-SHE ARGU S wants correspondents at every post office in the county. Willing writers should inform this office and will be supported with small inducements. Postmasters announce three county post offices Stark Worthville and Fincher ville will be discontinued due to rural free delivery. Objections exist but cooperation may prove the system popular and efficient. If unpopular its faults will be clear and abandonment may follow.
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ARGUS
Harp
Stark, Worthville
Fincherville
Pensions to be paid on same day statewide
Judge J. H. Ham reports from the Commissioner of Pensions that all pension classes for soldiers and widows will be paid on a single day. Butts county claims are set for February 15. The Ordinary asks The Argus to alert all interested to have their papers ready.
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J. H. Ham
Commissioner of Pensions
Butts County
ARGUS
Ordinary's Court Delays Cases in First Session
Judge Ham held the first session of his court last Monday and continued several cases due to illness among interested parties. W P Nutt applied for permanent letters of administration for W M Mallet estate. Mrs Mary Emma Mallet sought guardianship of six minor children. Mallet left life insurance valued at 5000 dollars to be received only by a legally appointed guardian.
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Ham
W.P. Nutt
W. M. Mallet
Mary Emma Mallet
Mallet
Banks Appointed County Roads Superintendent
The county Commissioners selected B. J. Banks as superintendent of roads after C. T. Beauchamp resigned. Banks will earn 40 dollars a month and oversee convict labor building roads. Banks accepted the post, seen as a fortunate choice for steady, conscientious service.
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B. J. Banks
Vnce C. T. Beauchamp
Banks
Pepperton Mills Elect Officers and Expand Capacity
The Pepperton Cotton Mills stockholders met at the Jackson Banking Co. on January 8 and elected officers: J. R. Wright president, Joel B. Watkins vice president, A. H. Smith treasurer, F. B. Etheridge secretary. Directors were Watkins Wright Smith Buttrill Witham Etheridge. The mill reported strong yearly results, expanded from 5,000 to 15,000 spindles, added a 500 horsepower condensing engine, built five warehouses, and plans to lower insurance costs and store cotton for the upcoming season. Capital rose from $60,000 to $150,000.
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Pepperton Cotton Mills
Jackson Banking Co
Joel B. Watkins
J. R. Wright
E.L. Smith
Z. T. Buttrill
W.S. Witham
A. H. Smith
F. S. Etheridge
Pepperton
Lost Button at Church or Hotel Area
Plain gold dumbbell link cuff button lost near Baptist church or between there and Hotel Buchanan. Finder will be rewarded if left with W N Brown at Star Store. Steve Davis notes he has been so busy in the clerk's office for two weeks he cannot recall if it has rained.
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The
Baptist Church
Buchanan
W.N. Brown
Steve Davis
Jackson Banking Company Elects Directors and Officers
The Jackson Banking Company held its annual meeting on Tuesday January 8 electing Joel B. Watkins J R Wright A H Smith Z T Buttrill W P Nutt W S Witham and F B Etheridge as Directors The directors then chose F S Etheridge as president A H Smith as vice president R P Lasnett as cashier and S P Nichols as bookkeeper The bank reports a 50 000 cash capital a 30 000 surplus and undivided profits and notes its history of prudent conservative management and strong support from farmers merchants and manufacturers. The stockholders also note personal liability for double the amount of stock.
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Jackson Banking Company
Joel B. Watkins
J. R. Wright
A. H. Smith
Z. T. Buttrill
W. P. Nutt
W. S. Witham
F. 8. Etheridge
F. S. Etheridge
Jackson Banking Co
National Bank
Guitar Lessons Class Planned by Mrs. J S Johnson
Mrs. J S Johnson will hold a guitar instruction class at her home, Mrs. Pound, and invites interested persons to call for details.
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J. S. Johnson
First class groceries at Guon and O's
Full line of all first class groceries fresh at Guon and O's store offering quality produce meats and staples for daily needs.
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Guon & O
Indian Spring Community Notes Signal Moves and Patsy Departures
Dr. T J Collier plans to move to Griffin after shipping furnishings. Mrs Collier visits Macon and Barnesville before joining him. Services at the church feature missions and temptation topics by E R Pendleton. Local teachers change posts and travel plans. several residents visit Gainesville and Atlanta. Indian Spring school boasts its finest opening day yet as DeWitts Little Early Risers are praised for liver and bowel cleansing. Dr W L Carmichael’s Gunn & Co. sells Premium lard.
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T. J. Collier
Griffin
Mrs. Collier
DeWitts
W. L. Carmichael
De Witt’s Early Risers promoted by local firms
Local ads tout De Witt’s Little Early Risers liver pills praised for quality with Dr W L Carmichael and Gunn & Co inviting trade. Gunn & Co advertises fresh pork sausages daily and J J Thornton offers leather wagon goods with a one dollar deal.
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de Witt
W. L. Carmichael
J.j.thornton
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Jackson, GA
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Star Store
Jackson Bank
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Harris Drug Company
E. R. Pendleton
Ben Cleveland
Locust Grove Institute
H. A. Daniels
Ashford
E. J. Ashford
Gainesville
Kittie Britton
Americus
Caroline Smith
Fannie Mae Ogletree
Mr. Henry Lamar of
Macon
M. N. Washington
Alabama
George Smith
Business College
Locust Grove
B. A. Wright
Atlanta
Louise Smith
Susie Collier
Bowman
John Gibson Institute
Eugene Elder
Bainbridge
Elder
Calumet
Indian Spring
Gunn & Co
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