Camp Fire Girls Organized in Jackson Georgia
The Camp Fire Girls form two camps in Jackson with McIntosh Camp named for Chief William McIntosh. Officers are Mil dred Wilson president Camp A Miriam Sams vice president Ruby Burford secretary Anna Rosa Wright treasurer and Nadine Leach president Sara Smith secretary Sylvia Lyons treasurer for Camp B. They plan a summer open camp near the city to learn Indian camp life including sewing cooking and health practices as part of their organized program.
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W. P. Martin
Jackson
McIntosh Camp
William McIntosh
Indian Spring
Camp A
Mildred Wilson
Miriam Sams
Ruby Burford
Anna Rosa Wright
Camp B
Nadine Leach
Sara Smith
Sylvia Lyons
Fir Girls of
Georgia
Jackson Schools in Gruvup No 2 inspection report
Last week Prof. J S Stewart chairman of the Accredited Schools of the Southern States visited Jackson schools and approved current conditions. Following his inspection the schools have been placed under review for improvements.
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J. S. Stewart
Jackson
Democrats Score Tafts Civil Service Order
The House adopted Bartletts amendment to the Postoffice Appropriation bill criticizing Tafts executive order placing fourth class postmasters under civil service. Debates split along party lines with Southern Democrats opposing the order and noting Republicans influence in appointments.
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Argus
Washington
House
Postoffice
Charles L. Bartlett
Georgia
Taft
Representative Bartlett
Bartlett
Representative Cox
Indiana
Lloyd
Missouri
Students Move Toward Group One Status
In Group No 2 a portion of the faculty may rise to Group No 1 if the excellent work by all faculty continues through the term end, reaching a standing that elevates them.
House Defends Civil Service Keeps Postmaster Orders Debate
Lawmakers from Illinois Missouri Texas and other states clash overinspectoriate power and the sheltering of civil service posts. They argue over the spoils system and whether President Wilson can revoke an executive order extending civil service to fourth class postmasters as Democrats press to curb last minute actions.
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Sentative Madden
Illinois
Lloyd
Missouri
Gome
Garner
Texas
Representative Mann
Wilson
Civil Service
Mann
Cleveland
Washington
Mr. Mann
Post Office
Visiting attorney Col. O M Duke attends court in Flovilla
Col O M Duke of Flovilla was among visiting attorneys at court this week.
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Col. O. M. Duke
Flovilla
Monticello Judge to Preside Over Damage Case Trial
Judge Fletcher will sit out with Judge A S Thurmond from Monticello City Court to preside in the damage cases against Central Georgia Power Company. The company claims Fletcher is disqualified due to prior involvement as attorney for complainants in related abatement proceedings. Trial set for the first Monday in February.
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Fletcher
A. S. Thurmond
Monticello
Central Georgia Power Company
Jackson National Bank Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
The Jackson National Bank held its annual stockholders meeting Tuesday morning in the banking room. The four year old bank declared its normal semi annual dividend with earnings improving over the prior year. Officers and stockholders were re elected and A J Biles was named assistant cashier replacing Eugene McMichael who left for Canton in the fall.
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Jackson National Bank
A. J. Biles
Eugene McMichael
Canton
Etheridge Named Trustee at Atlanta Trust Co
At the Atlanta Trust Company annual meeting in Atlanta last Wednesday stockholders re elected all officers and elected F. S. Etheridge of Jackson as fourteenth trustee, increasing trustees from thirteen to fourteen.
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F. S. Etheridge
Atlanta Trust Co
Atlanta
Atlanta Trust Company
Jackson
P R Watkins Visits Jackton On Route 3
P R Watkins a prominent planter from Route 3 was in Jackton this week highlighting local agricultural ties and business interests.
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P. R. Watkins
Jackton
Jackson City Court In Session This Week
The Jackson City Court, presided by Judge H. M Fletcher, convened with many minor criminal cases. Defendants faced fines up to 250 dollars or twelve months on the chain gang for offenses including carrying pistols, cheating and swindling, and larceny. Court expected to adjourn after ar day.
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City Court of
Jackson
H. M Fletcher
Lewis Bivens
Sherrod Banke
Chain Gang
James Townsend
Gus Goodman
Harold Bankston
Tete Crawford
Will Steele
John Ringfield
John Henry Aiken
Ed Preston
Ben King
Jim Mima
Will Pentecost
Tete Gaston
Will Thornton
John Shepherd
Will Roberson
Indian Spring Merchant R W Watkins Visited On Thursday
R W Watkins a leading Indian Spring merchant conducted business here Thursday visiting local shops and meeting with customers during a short stay in town.
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R. W. Watkins
Indian Spring
Aged Lady Dead After Straw Fire Burns
Mrs. Margaret Barnes widow of Cordy Barnes of Butts county died several hours after severe burns suffered Tuesday at her grandson Cleve land Barnes home near Stark. She was near 90 and burned when straw near the hearth ignited her clothing. Rev W O Sharp conducted funeral services at Macedonia church. Survived by four daughters one son and several grandchildren.
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Margaret Barnes
Cordy Barnes
Butts County
Cleveland Barnes
Stark
Barnes
W.O. Sharp
Flovilla
Macedonia
Mesdames
Robert Pulliam
Barnesville
Zack Smith
Lee Leverett
Jasper County
James Brooks
Monroe County
J. W. Barnes
Peeksville
Ben Cleveland Remains Very Ill after Street Car Crash
Advices from Macon hospital report Ben Cleveland of Indian Spring still in critical but conscious condition two weeks after a head on collision with a street car. Doctors note he is prostrated by the shock and relatives fear nervous exhaustion may follow.
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Macon
Ben Cleveland
Indian Spring
Oldest County Bank Remains Strong Despite Growth
The Jackson Banking Company, established in 1888, reported a 2 percent rise in last year’s business at a Tuesday meeting. The same officers and directors will head the bank for another year, with a 6 percent dividend declared and the remainder moved to undivided profits.
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Jackson Banking Company
New Council Re-Elects All Officers
The new council met Wednesday night to close the year and report the city out of debt in excellent condition. The officers were re elected for another term.
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GAN
Jackson Banks To Close Monday Holiday Observance
Georgia banks will close for the legal holiday honoring General Robert E. Lee III birthday on Monday. The observance shifts from Saturday due to the calendar, and all banking offices will be closed for the entire day.
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Jackson Banks
Robert E. Lee
Georgia
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Camp Fire Girls
Chief William McIntosh
Jackson City Court
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