County grand jury notes repairs and public health measures
The presentments report a decline in minor crime among white citizens, flagging concentrated issues with selling intoxicants. They urge vigilant citizens to enforce laws, note smallpox containment, approve bridge and road repairs, and recommend moving fences from roads. They also summarize county officers’ books, treasury status, and school operations in 1897 with recommendations.
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Jolly Place
Iron Spring
Joel B. Watkins
Walthall’s Lane
Worthville
McKinley
Does Scott's Emulsion Cure Consumption
Claims that consumption can be cured in early stages, especially among youth, with cod liver oil and phosphites. Admits no cure in advanced cases but suggests the remedy can prolong life. Prices 50c and $1.00. Distributed by Scott & Bowne, New York.
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Scott
Administrator's Sale In Jackson Georgia 1898
Court order directs sale at the Jackson courthouse on the first Tuesday in April 1898. A 120 acre tract known as the Ellis place, bounded by Willie Kimbell Mary Shields W P Cauthen and R W Mays, plus a one share undivided in the Duke mill property, all as estate assets of R F Gilmore deceased. Terms cash. Feb 11 1898 J H Gilmore Administrator Estate R F Gilmore deceased.
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Court of Ordinary
Jackson
Jackson District
Willie Kimbell
Mary Shields
W. P. Cauthen
R. W. Mays
Ellis Place
Duke Mill
R. F. Gilmore
J. H. Gilmorf
Georgia seeks bids to hire male felony convicts for up to five years
By authority of the General Assembly the Prison Commission of Georgia invites sealed bids for hiring male felony convicts at the penitentiary for up to five years, excluding boys under fifteen and certain others. State pays guards and maintenance. hirer furnishes transport and other necessities. bids must state number of convicts, price, employment, location, and term. The commission may sublet with consent. bid range is fifty to five hundred convicts. Bids due March 31, 1898. highest price wins but the commission may reject any bid. Contact Joss Turner, Chairman, and Glass Glessner, Secretary.
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General Assembly
Prison Commission of
Georgia
Himing
Jos S. Turner
DovnGlass Glessner
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Presentmen's
Grand Jury
Burrs County
Superior Court
Said County
W. M. Mallet
T. L. Williams
L. J. Ball
J.G. Kimbell
F. Carmichael
Jf. Carmichael
D. Thurston
Jas
Beauchamp
Towit
Levi J. Ball, C. T
Jas. F. Carmichael
Sheriff’s Report
Butts County
Pleas Goodrum
W. D. McClendon
Ann Merideth
J. A. Plunket
Luther Plunket
Alex Thurman
J.J. White
W. M. Scott
Tr. O. Beauchamp
Superior Court of
J. O. Beauchamp
Sheriff
B. C
County School Commissioner’s Report
Board of Education
Financial Statement
J.O. Beauchamp
Dublin
Jackson Argus
Jackson Times
Sol. O. H. B. Bloodworth
M. W. Beck
J. T. GoopMan
F. L. Warn Hall
Foreman
J. W. Minter
J. E. Weaver
J. W. Fletcher
W.B. Dozier
R V. Smith
P. R. Watkins
John O’rear
Lem O’neal
N. H. Greer
W.F. Smith
W.S. Henley
I. J. Slaughter
F. M. Lawson
J.M.C. Thaxton
J. W. Terrell
J.C. Bell
J. L. Barkley
J. G. Kimbell
H. L. Daughtry
T. M. Furlow
Maddox
C.s. C
Court House
N. P
Garland Harmon
Buttrill
W. H. Jinkins
DeWitts
J. G. McDonald
Commission
New Court House
S Maddox
John Wallet
Jefferson, Wis
Dr. Miles
DR. Miles Medical CO
Elkhart, Ind
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Wood
T. W. Wood & Sons
Richmond
South
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