The Argus newspaper note from Jackson Georgia 1894
The Jackson Georgia weekly The Argus lists editors N G Harmon and G McDonald and notes publication on Thursdays. It includes a postal registration and annual subscription price of one dollar.
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1894
Page
2
The Jackson Georgia weekly The Argus lists editors N G Harmon and G McDonald and notes publication on Thursdays. It includes a postal registration and annual subscription price of one dollar.
A Bibb County Democratic meeting endorses Charles L. Bartlett for Congress and names delegates to the Sixth district convention. Judge Miller, Hon. Hush V. Washington, and N. E. Harris speak praising Bartlett as a leader and rallying support for his nomination. The assembly appoints a committee to notify Bartlett and escort him into the court room amid applause.
In Bibb county a mass meeting endorsed Charles L. Bartlett to represent Georgia’s Sixth Congressional District. Judge George W. Gustin chaired the gathering which praised Bartlett’s patriotism and Democratic principles, predicting strong cross county support.
The Friends of Charlie Bartlett announce him as a Democratic candidate for Congress in the 6th District, subject to party action. Announcements require a $5.00 advance fee, and no publication will occur until payment is made.
In statements to voters from Butts County, J A McMichael announces his consent to run for representative in the General Assembly of Georgia subject to Democratic nomination. T J Dempsey also declares intent to seek re election to the Georgia General Assembly from Butts County, thanking supporters and pledging service.
J H Land and I H Maddox announce their candidacy for sheriff and deputy sheriff of Butts County subject to Democratic party action. They authorize J O Beauchamp as sheriff candidate with J J Crawford as deputy for the primary on August 1.
G E Harmon is proposed as a suitable nominee for the office of tax collector by the Democratic party subject to party action, with Homer C Clark named as a candidate for the same office.
Three residents announce candidacies for Clerk of the Superior Court of Butts County in the Democratic primary set for August 1894. B P Bailey cites family need, Davin J Thaxton highlights veteran status and no pension, Joan O Rear seeks county Democratic nomination.
The notice lists candidates for county treasurer of Butts County including T. L. Williams Uncle Alex Wilkinson and A. J. Roberts. All entries note candidacy is subject to Democratic party action and the August 1 primary date.
Georgia Butts County notices seek permanent letters of administration for R. B. Plymale. Prudie Z Plymale applies, creditors and kin must appear with cause by law. June 1 1694 signature J F Carmichael Ordinary.
J M Crawford administrator cum testamento annexo of A M Harkness petitions the court for discharge from administration and letters of dismission to issue on the first Monday in August 1894. He cites full administration and calls heirs and creditors to show cause by April 26, 1894. Certificate by J F Carmichael, Ordinary.
Notice shows petitions filed by administrators B F Watkins and J R Carmichael seeking court permission to sell lands of the deceased Bedford H Darden Jr and BC Kinard. Jackson office to hear on first Monday in August 1894 with creditors and heirs summoned to appear and show cause.
A court cites all interested parties to show cause within the law period why the twelve months' allowance for Prudie L. Plymale widow and her minor child should not be confirmed after apportioners set the sum within thirty days and filed it in the office.
The appraisers for the minor children of Rebecca Harris have filed their returns seeking allowance for twelve months support. The court cites all concerned to show cause why the support should not be granted on the first Monday in August 1894.
F S Etheridge administrator asks the court to discharge him and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in September 1894. He states he has fully administered the estate. He cites heirs and creditors to show cause if any they can. Dated June 1 1894.
W. W. Thaxton appeals to the public for suffrage, noting he is landless, rents a home for a wife and six children, and has suffered losses including two wives and three children. He cites rheumatism from Civil War service and asks readers to support his bid for the Zax Collector position.
The notice names several candidates for Tax Receiver in Butts County subject to the Democratic primary on August 1, 1894. Mentioned are T G Preston Alex Saunders Jr J H Ham F W Gilmore S D Lhursten M M Mills Sr and W A Mangham with brief notes on disability and service.
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