Georgia to pay 1913 pensions for veterans and widows
Georgia pensioners including Confederate veterans and widows will receive 1913 pensions in late February. The total reaches about 180000, with Effingham county rolls pending. the state will first cover overdue 1912 teachers salaries totaling 1.6 million before pensions. The treasury is expected to hold enough funds to meet teachers’ overdue salaries by late January.
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Georgia
Pensi
Effingham County
Brown
John Lindsey
Effing County
Sch
Michigan’s Cold Cash
The Board of Education of Butts county near Batue Creek Michigan plans to borrow from Old National Bank at 10 percent interest to fund teachers salaries. Teachers will be paid around the 10th of each month.
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Board of Education of
Butts County
Old National Bank
Batue Creek
Mich
Etheridge to Visit Markets for Spring Stock
R N Etheridge leaves Wednesday the 5th for Baltimore Philadelphia and New York to purchase the spring and summer stock for Etheridge Smith and Co. He is optimistic about a larger business in 1913 due to steady growth and plans a substantial purchase.
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R.N. Etheridge
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Etheridge, Smith & Co
Atlanta preacher leads large church meetings this week
Rev John Ham of Atlanta conducts series of services at a Baptist church this week delivering strong sermons to large congregations at every session.
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John Ham
Atlanta
The
Baptist Church
City Court Not In Session Next Week
City Court will not hold session next week due to lawyers being engaged in the Supreme Court. Jurors witnesses and attorneys are excused for the present term. Court to resume on the second Monday in March 1913. notice dated January 30. Judge H. J. Exycher.
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CTY
H.j Exycher
Judgac
Locust Grove Gazette Highlights Local Music Duo
A Locust Grove Gazette item notes a local service led by a man aided by his wife whose sweet solos add much to the musical offerings. The brief tribute underscores their joint contribution to the community gathering.
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Ice
McDonough Cor
Locust Grove Gazette
Local News Briefs From McDonough and Surrounding Towns
Whit Russell spent Sunday in McDonough while the Woman's Exchange remains open on Tuesdays. J B Bledsoe arrived from Route 4 on Tuesday. Trading is brisk in Jackson shops. McDonough has sewerage while Jackson does not. Jenkins barber offers hot and cold baths. Harvey and Mercer Hodges of Stark visited this week. An apartment house might fit Jackson. Land and White advertise a cheap small mule. Raymond Wright visited Forsyth with his parents. Clayton Thaxton traveled from Atlanta for the weekend. Raymond Carmichael plans a South Georgia trip this week. Sheriff and Mrs L M Crawford relocate to a suburban home. Gardens for spring and summer are being planted. Carlton Allen recovers from a severe rheumatic attack. A R Conner was in Atlanta Tuesday arranging early ice shipments. The community proposes memorializing the new Baptist church for past pastors.
Typhoid Cases Down This Summer and Local Matters
Judge Ham missed two days this week due to illness. The next Lyceum event is set for the first week in March. The only woman Notary Public in Georgia's Sixth District lives in Jackson. Jackson Rifles plan their annual inspection next Tuesday at the Armory. J. B. Harrison and H. J. Miller attended the Coca Cola Bottlers Convention in Atlanta. Calls grow for Jackson and Indian Spring Rail Road. Debate over public school drinking fountains if WCTU gains sway. W. B. Reeves on Route 2 vacation, G. W. Allen covering patrons. Dr J E Woods moves his office from Jackson Drug Company to Harkness building.
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J. E. Woods
Jackson Drug Company
If there were more covered boxes there would be fewer flies
The article argues that increasing covered garbage boxes or cans would reduce street litter and kitchen fly problems by limiting exposed waste. It notes cleaner streets and fewer pests as benefits of better waste containment.
Camp A Hikes With Guardian Miss Lucie Goodman
Camp A of the McIntosh Camp Fire Girls and their guardian Miss Lucie Goodman went on a pleasant hike Tuesday afternoon in a safe outdoor outing.
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McIntosh
Lucie Goodman
Judge Ham Sells Marriage License Before Breakfast
A notable event marks the first time in his twelve years as ordinary that Judge Ham sold a marriage license before breakfast, highlighting a unusual morning incident in his office.
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Ham
Finley couple near completion of cottage home
Albert Finley has started a cottage on his country place two miles north of Jackson and with Mrs Finley plans to move in early spring.
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Albert Finley
Jackson
Mrs. Finley
Atlanta March Bible Conference Calls Generous Speakers
The Atlanta March Bible Conference opens March 7 and runs to March 16 with six services daily. Noted speakers include Dr G Campbell Morgan from London and Dr J M Gray from Moody Bible Institute, plus Rev J I Vance and others from major institutions. The director invites all evangelical churches in Atlanta to attend under one banner of Jesus Christ.
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Atlanta
J. M. Gray
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
J. I. Vance
D.1
Nashville
Tenn
W. R. Wedderspoon
Washington, D. C
J. R. Sample
The
Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Pierce
Chicago
International Sunday School Committee
Evangelical
London
Friends
Jesus Christ
A Farmer Reflects on Crime and Fair Deals
A rainy night letter from the Farmer laments rising crime and graft as Congress probes big corporations. He urges a square deal and cautions farmers to plant wisely, urging corn and measured cotton without excess.
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Congress
W D Pope Promoted by Jackson Rifles
At a Jackson Rifles meeting on Monday Lieutenant W D Pope was elected captain. Captain George I Mallett resigned to accept a commission as lieutenant on Brigadier General Harris staff in Macon.
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Jackson Rifles
W. D. Pope
George I. Mallet
Harris
Macon
Tech Student Entertained at Mrs Ham’s Social
A Monday evening party hosted by Miss Kate Ham featured guest Mr Calnan with Asa Burford in attendance. Chocolate in the hall was served by Miss Helen Ham followed by a salad course. Invited guests included Misses Grace Ham Janie Phinazee Mary Land Margaret Sams Mary Helen Crum Corinne Watts Mamie K Watson and Messrs Calnan Burford Spencer Settle Swanson Harrison Ball Robison and Newton.
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Kate Ham
Calnan
Asa Burford
Helen Ham
Grace Ham
Janie Phinazee
Mary Land
Margaret Sams
Mary Helen Crum
Corinne Watts
Mamie K. Watson
Messrs. Calnan
Burford
Spencer
Settle
Swanson
Harrison
Ball
Robison
Newton
Death of Dr. T. M. Allen in Tampa
The friends of Misses Carrie and Rowena Allen of Tampa mourn the death of their father Dr. T. M. Allen who died at his Tampa home last Monday. He had visited the city several times and left many friends.
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Carrie
Rowena Allen
Tampa
Fla
F. M. Allen
T. M. Allen
Dr. Allen
Our City
Fraternal Letter Seeks Further Formation Outreach
Len G. Broughton signs a message urging continued spiritual formation. It requests those planning further work to write Rev. John W. Ham, Secretary, 78 Luckie Street, Atlanta, Ga for details and coordination.
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Len G. Broughton
P. S
John W. Ham
Luckie Street
Atlanta, Ga
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Tom Burke
Tennie Elder
Lucile
George Cornell
Davie Bryans
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Fitzgerald
Mary Wright
E. B. Elder
Davis-Fischer Sanitarium
M. A. Lindsey
Forest Avenue
Ben Cleveland
Macon Hospital
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Miss Louise
Savannah
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Ellis Smith
Dr. van Deventer
Wilson
James Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Presbyterian Manse
Staunton
Whit Russell
McDonough
J. B. Bledsoe
Route 4
Jenkins’ Barber Shop
Harvey and Mercer Hodges
Stark
Land & White
Raymond Wright
Forsyth
Woman’s Exchange
Clayton Thaxton
Raymond Carmichael
South Georgia
Sheriff
Carlton Allen
A. R. Conner
New Baptist Church
Sixth Congressional District
J. B. Harrison
H. J. Miller
Coca Cola Bottlers
Jackson and
W. B. Reeves
Route 2
G. W. Allen
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Atlanta March Bible Conference
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Sage of Butts
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