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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
8
A Jackson Georgia advertisement notes farm supplies available from Ham and Carter Company. The insert lists products and pricing details for local farmers.
To the Hon Mayor and Gentlemen of the City Council, Carmichael submits the year 1907 financial report. It itemizes receipts from cemetery and Blue Mule sales, and cash advances from First National Bank, showing various balances and totals.
After examining city officers, the Clerk and Treasurer of the City of Jackson provide a financial statement showing disbursements totaling 26 130 68 1 100 18 2 852 42 283 75. The review confirms the figures as reported by city officials.
Chairman J H Carmichael reports to the Mayor and Council on 1907 city receipts and disbursements. He notes about 4000 dollars due on unpaid vouchers and current expenses. The record lists on hand wiring and plumbing material 1160.45 and soft brick at 50 cents per 100 from Empire Buncy Co.
A $20,000 loan is offered for Butts County farms at 7 percent interest. Interest and terms to be arranged with T. J. Dempsey of Jackson Georgia.
Applicants for the County School Commissioner of Butts County must appear before the County Board of Education at the Court House in Jackson on Tuesday February 4 at 10 a m to stand examination in common school subjects and other topics as deemed proper. The Board will elect the qualified applicant for a four year term after the current incumbent’s commission ends.
I wish by this method to thank the many friends who were so kind to and considerate of my wife during her long illness. She and I both appreciated it very much. Also I wish to express my appreciation for the kindness and sympathy shown and expressed to me since her death. H. M. Fletcher.
In verse a speaker longs for green meadows and the old house on the hill. The roses fade at the doorway as memories of friends from long ago rise. Some have crossed oceans or skies, and the speaker hopes to meet them in heaven, easing sorrow with recalled songs.
J. W. Mayfield spent Sunday at Stark. R. W. Moore of Jenkinsburg spent Sunday with D. J. Moore. Mr and Mrs J A Smith of Cork were guests of Mrs A Moore Sunday. Mrs. C. N. Mayfield visited her aunt Miss Ellen Moore last Wednesday. Misses Belle and Daisy Plymale visited Mrs. J. W. Mayfield last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. N. K. Vickers spent last Sunday afternoon with Mr. and
Mrs C N Mayfield and relatives host and visit in Macon and nearby towns. Ed Thompson and family share a birthday dinner with the Mayfields. Caroline Lindsey plans extended visit to Towaliga with relatives. Maud Plymale returns from Wowaliga trip with cousin Sarah McElhoney and kin. Mattie Johnson returns from Aldine Jasper County after visiting daughter Fleet Goodman.
J T Smith offers a residence for sale on North Mulberry Street. The listing provides no further details beyond location and seller name.
The message from R C Thomas asks the commissioners of Butts and Jasper counties to visit a ferry to view a “rit that carries my flat either way” as he rests. It appears as a brief notice seeking official attention for a local ferry matter.
A brief item notes a motto promising fast service. It lists a contact number 136 for inquiries or orders. The fragment suggests a business emphasis on timely delivery and customer prompt responses.
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