Democratic Mass Meeting Called for Butts County
The Democratic voters of Butts County are asked to attend a mass meeting in Jackson on April 5 1898 at 10 o'clock a m to reorganize the Democratic executive committee and handle related business. Current committee members are urged to meet at the old Presbyterian church at 9 o'clock a m. Chairman B C Dem Ex Com notes this notice dated March 24 1798.
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Butts County
Jackson
Democratic Executive Committee
Old Presbyterian Church
Publishers Notice on Editorial Fees for Candidates
The Argus publisher declines to publish articles for any candidates without payment. The rule applies to all and will not be deviated from, as the publisher believes it is right. After nominations, the paper will support every Democratic candidate without reward. The notice will not be run again and should be read now.
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The
Argus
Georgia
Macon Telegraph
Atlanta Journal
Jonesboro News
Col. Candler
Georgia gubernatorial candidates debate dispute grows
The Spalding county Democratic executive committee invites the three gubernatorial hopefuls to a joint discussion. Tom Watson declines, stating he cannot be elected. Col. Candler backs away from joint debate amid claims of campaigning weakness. Local papers urge fairness while criticizing each side.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Spalding County
Tom Watson
Col. Candler
The Real Reasons for War in Spain Cuba Crisis
This editorial argues war would arise from U S actions in Cuba and demands for indemnity after the Maine disaster. It questions Spain's culpability while predicting Sagasta's government struggle, unity of Spanish factions, and possible American retreat or war if demands are resisted.
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Washington
Maine
Blanco
Cuba
United States
Spain
Sagasta
Southern Representative Defends Southern Cost of Living
Congressman Griggs of Georgia argues the South offers cheaper, fresher food than New England. He cites year round garden produce, hog jowl, collards, fried chicken, and staples priced far below New England levels, condemning the perception of lower Southern living.
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Griggs
Georgia
New England
South
Hook and Ladder Outfit Description in City Fire Service
The Jackson hook and ladder outfit is praised as the best in the section. It includes a splendid wagon, chemical founts, rubber buckets, hooks, axes, and ladders, housed near the Spencer Stables in front of the station. Citizens should learn how to operate it and its use in case of fire.
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Jackson
Spencer Stables
Sanitary condition urged for town premises and pig pens
The notice stresses cleaning and disinfection of pig pens and surrounding areas as the sickly season nears. It warns of limited rain and cold reducing disease destruction and urges prompt attention to drainage and overall sanitation for every citizen.
Newton County Bridges Guarded Against Crossing
A Newton county county road and revenue board guards bridges to prevent crossing from Butts county. The piece attacks the measure as unlawful and praises the crackdown on illicit whiskey and the fight against blind tigers, urging citizens to join in driving out illegal alcohol sellers.
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Commissioners of Roads
Newton County
South River
Butts County
Shiboleth
Newton
Covington
Georgia Cattle Boom Moves Westward from Butts County
The Atlanta Constitution reports a surge of cattle shipments from Georgia to the West, noting over 65,000 head sent in eight months. It highlights Georgia as a growing livestock center and urges local development of packing houses in Albany Bainbridge Thomasville and other towns to capture profits locally.
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Butts County
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Constitution
Albany
Southwest Georgia
Bainbridge
Thomasville
Great West
South
Northwest
In Memoriam for M. W. McKibben of St John’s Lodge
The St John’s Lodge No. 45 F and A M mourns M W McKibben a Mason devoted to the order church and public service. Resolutions express grief at his passing and request minutes record the tribute and a copy to his family. Plaid silks also noted in Moon’s dress goods department.
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St. JohN’s Lopge
No. 45
M. W. McKibben
B. F. Moon
Corner Stone Plan for New Court House Site
The Building Committee discussed placing a corner stone in the new court house with Dr. G W Taylor Grand Master of Georgia Masons set to attend. The committee had not yet decided, but if done it would be a day of general rejoicing with a large crowd expected. A stone design was shown by John Stone, superintendent of the building.
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New Court House
Court House
G. W. Taylor
Masonic Fraternity of Georgia
John Stone
The Candler Ring Editorial
The Macon Evening News notes its 21st instant editorial titled The Candler Ring and praises Brother Layless for writing on topics he understands, asserting his practical grasp on the subjects.
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Macon Evening News
Candler Ring
Layless
Butts County Sheriff and Tax Collector Campaign Announcements
A series of 19th century political notices from Butts County announce candidacies for sheriff and tax collector. J O Beauchamp and J M Crawford express intent to run as Democrats with pledges to serve. T O Woodward of Towaliga is named as sheriff candidate. E E Robinson also enters the race for tax collector.
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J.O. Beauchamp
T.O. Woodward
Towaliga
Butts County
J. M.crawford
Democratic Party
E. E. Robinson
Party announces slate of Butts county offices
A set of self announced candidates seeks Democratic party nominations for Butts county offices including Tax Receiver J G Kimbell and A F Pitch Ett, Clerk Superior Court J A McMichael, Treasurer Levi J Ball, and County Surveyor J M Collink. Benton cites illness and poverty to justify his bid for Tax Receiver.
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J. A. McMichael
Clerk Superior Court
Democratic Party
Levi J.ball
Butts County
J. M. Collink
Cattle Wanted at High Prices from Jackson Om Mut
In a brief notice, Jackson Om Mut seeks cattle in any quantity and offers top prices, inviting sellers to contact for sales.
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Jackson Om
For Sale Clean Shop Coal At 15 Cents Per Hundred
Classified notice offering clean shop coal for sale at 15 cents per hundred applies at Jacks Oil Mill.
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Jackson Argus
B.C
Publishers Notice
Bob Berner
Sint ’Sputes
Newton’s Commissioners
Butts
Hidious
J. F. Carmichael
Architects
Bruce & Morgan
McKenzie & Son
A. H. Smith
Wilson Smith, Obe
Hendrick
T.P. Bell
Sup’t., John Stone
J. G. Kimbell
A.F Pitchett
T. H. Benton
Castoria
Chilgen
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