June Sheriff Sale in Botts County Georgia
The county will sell at the courthouse door in Jackson on the first Tuesday in June 1897 for cash a house and lot of about half an acre. The parcel lies west of the Southern Railroad and south of the public road, bounded by J H Land and others. The sale fulfills an execution from the Justice Court 612nd district G M in Mills and Bailey v Mary Barber and Thomas Hendrick. Levy by A E Wilkinson and turned to the sheriff J O Beauchamp. April 30 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Botts
Jackson
Southern Railroad
J. H. Land
J. W. Moore and Southern Railroad
J.O. Beauchamp
Weaver widow allowance cited in Butts County
Appraisers set apart twelve months support for E. L. Weaver widow of Wm. R. Weaver and filed report. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the Ordinary’s office to show cause why the allowance should not be confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Weaver
Wa. R. Weaver
Wm. R. Weaver
Jas. F. Carmichael
Administration Notice in Butts County Georgia
Fleming J Ward applies for permanent letters of administration on Martha Bradley Ward estate. Creditors and next of kin must appear at the Ordinary office within legal time to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness dated April 8 1897 by James F Carmichael Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia—Butts County
Fleming J. Ward
Martha Bradley Ward
Martha Bradly Ward
Court House for Sale in Jackson Butts County
Notice announces auction at the court house door in Jackson Georgia for the old county court house in Butts County on the second Tuesday in May at 11 o clock in the morning. Terms are cash. Dated April 20 1897. Jas F Carmichael Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Butts County
Old County Court House
Jas. F. Carmichael
Notice to Contractors for Butts County Courthouse Bid
Sealed proposals must be received by the Ordinary of Butts County at Jackson Georgia until June 22 1897 for building a two story courthouse with stone foundations slate roof and hot air furnace. Plans at Jackson and Bruce Morgan Atlanta. A thousand dollar certified check and bond required. County may reject any bid. By order April 29 1807.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butts County
Jackson
Georgia
Court House
Bruce & Morgan
Atlanta
County Urposes
Jas. F. Carmichaed
Bicycle Ordinance in Jackson Town Prohibits Sidewalk Riding
The Jackson town ordinance forbids riding bicycles on sidewalks at over six miles per hour, requires bells and lights after dusk, bans sidewalk riding on the public square, mandates bell signals when passing pedestrians or approaching corners, and imposes fines or calaboose confinement for violations. Approved April 13, 187.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Calaboose
Joseph Jolly
B.P. Bailey
Letters of Dismission for John B. Carmichael Estate
Executor I B Carmichael applies for letters of dismission asserting full administration of the trust. The court will pass on the petition on the first Monday in July at the office in Jackson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Carmichael
John B. Carmichael
Jackson
Jas. F. Carmichael
Woman's Story Reveals Triumph With Pink Pills
A Michigan woman recounts four years of illness from infancy to health, crediting Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She recalls poverty, a near death, and a father’s devotion before accepting the pills from Brantford and regaining mobility. The piece promotes the pills as a cure for multiple ailments and lists purchase details.
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Miami Avenue
Margaret Stenbaugh
Miss Stenbaugh
Doner
Glassford
Scotland
Ont
Dr. Williams
D. A. Delaney
Notary Public
Wayne Co
Michigan
Cedar Rock Social News Highlights
Cedar Rock notes a new baby at Roy McMichael’s house and several Sunday visits. Local residents like J M McMichael and Emma Bledsoe are mentioned along with poetry of everyday life and light curiosity about couples and outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy McMichael
W. W. Wilson
Cedar Rock
J. M. McMichael
the Rock
Jim Kinball
Jenkinsburg
S. H. Barber
Maggie
Iron Spring
Mamie Thompson
Emma Bledsoe
Henry
A. M. Pace
Gol. Wright
Walter McMichael
Ezra Williamson
Dock Duke
Mother's Friend Promises Gentle Childbirth Aid
An advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a safe aid to childbirth, claiming easier labor with fewer pains and quicker recovery. It cites a Macon mother of three who found relief before a fourth confinement and promotes a book offered by the Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Polhill
Macon
Mothe
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Variety of goods and low prices at local shop
A dense list advertises numerous items from tools and hosiery to clocks and hats at bargain prices. Items include Bibles, razors, notebooks, pencil supplies, alarm clocks, fabrics, furniture, janitorial goods, sewing notions, sporting gear, and kitchenware with many cents and dollar prices, showcasing a busy general store sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade & Butcher
Inventor Crehore and Squier Demonstrate High Speed Telegraphy
Prof Albert Crehore of Dartmouth and Lieut George O Squier of the US Army show a wire transmission system capable of 3000 words per minute with experiments at Fort Monroe Virginia. The method also claims 8000 words per minute and simultaneous dual messages over the same line using Morse code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Crehore
Dartmouth College
George O. Squier
United States Army
Fort Monroe
Americans lead in patents and cure relief praise
Americans are called the most inventive people with nearly 600000 patents, over a third of world total. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised as a great benefit to mankind. J W Vaughn of Oakin Ky attests it eases stomach cramps, with druggists selling it nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. W. Vaughn
Oakin
Meandring Mike Faces Farmer's Cider Prejudice Gaffe
"T fooled 'em" says Meandring Mike about a farmer's cider offer. Mike claims the farmer attempted to prejudice him for a laugh at his expense, asking how it prejudiced him. The exchange continues with Pete prompting details about the cider and the farmer's motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Castoria Label Quip Refers to Wedding Customs
The text notes Castoria and a humorous line about woman not being a bride more than once, yet may have three or four husbands, reflecting tongue in cheek social sayings on marriage and wrappers.
Concord Nurseries Offers Low Prices on Orchard Stock
A breeder from Concord Nurseries promotes varied fruit trees and ornamentals at 10 to 75 cents per plant, claiming two year old stock delivered to door. The notice urges buyers in Butts, Jasper, Henry, Eastern Spalding and Northern Monroe to reserve orders and avoid high priced agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butts
Jasper
Henry
Spalding
Monroe
Tennessee
Japan
Concord
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The
Detroit Sun
Peffer
Sea
Ives
Peffer Mee
CAL Association
Chicago
Dr. W. L. Carmichael & Co
Barnesville
J. J. Thornton & Co
Smith’s
Smith
Vetran Carriage Builder
J.J. Thornton & CO
Jackson, Georgia
Nathan Williamson
J. C. Redman
Stark
J. H. Holifield
Ozen
Img
Pete
Castoria
Liv
de Grees St
F. Clark
Warrenton, Fla
Cullen & Newman
Knoxville
Concord Nurseries
Smith Bros. Props
Pike County, Ga
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