Ogletree Wins Tight County Legislative Vote by 64
Voter turnout across precincts shows Ogletree defeating his opponent by 64 votes with Wright leading by one in Jackson district. Democratic candidates secure solid county majorities. Gov Atkinson about 800 in the county. The day ends quietly as Jessie McElroy prepares to handle an inquest into the populist party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogletree
Wright
Jackson
Judge Carmichael
Atkinson
Jessie McElroy
Political Commentary and Inventions Highlight Late 19th Century Notes
A compendium of political reflections on Bryan and McKinley, labor, race, and election finances. plus notes on J S Jenkins patent for a gun screen and assorted curiosities about Napoleon, Queen Victoria, and ancient shells. The piece blends political opinion, technological tidbits, and odd facts from history and nature.
Bribery allegations cloud Indiana fusion efforts
The Indiana fusion effort between Democrats and Populists collapses after bribery claims surface. Hanna’s followers on a 13 member Populist committee allegedly offered large sums to block fusion, with two committee members reporting bribe offers. The Albany Herald questions the Populist reform claim as leaders face corruption accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Hanna
Indianapolis Sentinel
Reform Movement
Albany Herald
Low fare round trips to national gatherings listed
The Southern railway advertises low rate round trip tickets from all stations to events including the Grand Army of the Republic in St. Paul National Democratic convention in Indianapolis Sons of Veterans in Louisville Hoo-Hoo convention in Nashville Federation of Trades in Atlanta Kentucky Trotting Association in Lexington I O O F meeting in Dallas. One fare or one and one third fare depending on city with limited return dates. For schedules contact a ticket agent or A B Wells Trav Pass GT Macon Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
St. Paul
Minn
Grand Army Republic
Indiananapolis
Ind
Louisville
Sons of Veterans
Nashville
Tenn
Atlanta
Federation of Trades
Dallas
Tex
Lexington
Kentucky Trotting Association
A. B. Wells
Trav. Pass. Gt
Macon
The Best Salve for Cuts Bruises Sores and Eruptions
An old time ad claims a universal salve cures cuts bruises sores ulcers fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and piles with money back guarantee. It promises customer satisfaction or refund, priced at 25 cents per box and sold by all druggists.
Estate actions and land sale in Butts County Georgia
A. F. Moss applies for leave to sell land of James R. Gray deceased to be heard on the first Monday in November. Also by order of the court an estate sale will occur on the first Tuesday in November 1896 at the courthouse door for cash a tract of 105 acres in Coody's district belonging to G. W. Thurston deceased, executor Ss. D. Thurston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Moss
James R. Gray
Jas. F. Carmichael
Court of Ordinary
Butts County
Court House
Said
Coody
G. W. Thuston
Thomas Byars
W. K. Weaver
S. J. Smith
L.8. Woodward
Ss. D. TH
Land Auction in Butts County Executors Sale 1896
An ordinary of Butts County lists a sale for the estate of John B. Carmichael to occur on the first Tuesday in November 1896 at the courthouse door. The 240 acres, adjoining I B Carmichael R B Harkness D N Carmichael Jack Collins estate and A F Woodward, will be subdivided into three parcels with cash terms. Executor I B Carmichael notes the date October 6 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butts County
Court House
J. B. Carmichael
I. B. Carmichael
R. B. Harkness
D. N. Carmichael
Jack Collins
A. F Woodward
John B. Carmichael
Land Sale Ordered By Court In Butts County 1896
By court order of Butts County, on the first Tuesday in November 1896 the home place of Henry B. Fletcher, comprising 191 acres, and an adjoining 30 acre tract, both well timbered and cultivated, will be sold at the courthouse between legal sale hours. Cash terms. R. M. Fletcher Executor. Henry B. Fletcher, October 5, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Ordinary
Butts County
Court House
Henry B. Fletcher
R. M. Fletcher
Henry B Fletcher
Administrators Sale of Bond Estate in 1896 Jackson
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Telfair county the W A Bond estate lands, 287 acres, including a six to eight horse farm and bermuda pasture, are to be sold at public sale on the first Tuesday in November 1896 at the courthouse door in Jackson, Butts county. W D Gilmore, administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Ordinary
Telfair County
Court House
Jackson
Butts County
W. A. Bond
W.A
Bond
Tussahaw Creek
Ocmulgee River
Receiver to Sell Indian Spring and Flovilla Railroad Asset
Under a 1895 decree in J. W. Minter vs Indian Spring and Flovlila Railroad Co. in Butts County Georgia the receiver will offer at public sale on the first Tuesday in November 1896 at the Jackson courthouse the firm’s rail line from Flovilla to Indian Spring plus rolling stock and tools. A $1000 down payment is required, nine thousand dollars of first mortgage bonds may be accepted in part, any balance paid by notes due 30 and 60 days, deed held until full payment, liens cleared to the fund. Wm C Hale as Receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Minter
Indian Spring
Wm. C. Hale
Town of Jackson Ad Valorem Tax Ordinance 1896
The mayor and council levy an ad valorem tax of three tenths of one percent on all taxable property for 1896. The Tax Collector shall open books October 10, 1896, to December 1, 1896, after which defaults face fines. Approved October 2, 1896. B. P. Bailey, Mayor. Joseph Jolly, Clerk and Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
November Sheriff Sale At Jackson Parsonage Lot
A sheriff sale of the A M E Church Parsonage lot in Jackson, bounded by J W Crum M W McKibben W M Mallet and Oak Street, to satisfy a Plunket v Watkins et al. decree from the August 1896 Superior Court term. Sale set for the first Tuesday in November 1896 within legal hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
A. M. E. Church
Said County
J. W. Crum
M.W. McKibben
W.M. Mallet
Oak Street
Superior Court
J. A. Plunket
R.D. Watkins
Mose McKibben
J.O. Beatchamp
Bouncing Bet: Elizabeth of Mischief and Fame
A gardener molds a girl into a proper figure yet neglects danger as rebellion stirs. He longs for a noble alias but the girl becomes known as the roaming beauty Rebounding Elizabeth, a rosy cheeked tramp with a saucy gaze. Mildred Howells notes the tale in St. Nicholas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Howells
St. Nicholas
Relics of the Past Staves Said to Be Police Tools
The home secretary Sir Matthew White Ridley secured two relics linked to state service. One is a Brighton parish constable staff, 15 inches long with a 3 inch ball, boxwood handles, and leather thong. The weapon’s power is described as capable of breaking a head or limb. London Answers notes similar Edo Tokyo kobancha police boxes with rotating staff and census duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew White Ridley
Northampton
Department of the State
Brighton
England
Mercury
Musician Performs Improvisation in Quiet Kent Village
An English journal recalls a Sunday visit to a Kentish parish church where a visiting musician, invited to play the organ, drew a crowd. During a rapid pedal section a rustic youth exclaimed that the player seemed to dance to his own tune. The piece blends whimsy with village life recollection.
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Yackson
G. d. Rose
Post Office
Ogletrsee
The
Tom Watson
William J. Bryan
Tere
McKinley
Mark Hanna
Western Union Telegraph Company
Georgia
Cleveland
J. S. Jenkins
Jenkins
C. A. Snow & Co
Washington D. C
Napoleon
Queen Victoria
Seringapatam
Sumatra
Buckien
Georgia—Butts County
Execu Cos Sale
Admiinivastrators Sale
Indian Spring and
Flovilla
B. P. Bailey
Joseph Jolly
Treas
Elizabeth
Japan
Tokyo
London
C. Ruhn
Macon, GA
Castor
Macon Seed and Feed Store
Poplar St
City Maint
South Ga
Little May Rus
W. M. Potts
J. G. Thompson
A. M. Stewary
Potts, Thompson & CO
Tieston
Butts
J. J. Thornton
Jackon, GA
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