Graduating Exercises at Jenkinsburg High School
The Senior Class graduation was held Friday evening May 2 in the school auditorium. Music classes performed, including duets by Walker and Combs and Odelle Moore and Irene Bankston, with solos by Mae Childs Trudie Moore and others. Diplomas were delivered by Prof. Z E Barron and the service closed with benediction by C J Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkinsburg High School
Gordon Bankston
Odelle Moore
Irene Bankston
Lennie
Justifiable Aristocracy Defined in New Terms
The article reports Jonathan B. Frost’s idea of a justifiable aristocracy based on self-made success through labor. It contrasts the old aristocracy of privilege with a new order where industry and character determine social standing, rejecting inherited status.
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THE
ARGUS
Atlanta
Jonathan B. Frost
Frost
Igabor
Visiting dignitaries and locals notable at Cork
Clinton Woods from Monticello Florida visited A. H. Ogletree a prominent Cork citizen and Bert Jinks from Marianna and Jackson relatives were in the city Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Woods
Monticello
Marianna, Fla
Bert Jinks
Jackson
A. H. Ogletree
Cork
Gardis Church Opens With Large Attendance
A big crowd filled Gardis Church with Rev Z E Barron of Jenkinsburg officiating. Sunday school reported ninety two pupils and twenty five assents. The evening offering supported the Orphans' Home as Superintendent M A Wilson urged attendance and effort to keep the program lively.
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I. H. Maddox
M. A. Wilson
Jackson City Court to Convene Monday
The regular May term of the City Court of Jackson will convene Monday. There will be no jury and only nonjury matters will be tried at this term, with all jury cases moved to the July term.
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City Court of
Jackson
Mrs. Lula McMichael Dies at 82 in Quiet Illness
Mrs. Lula Fletcher McMichael aged 82, wife of Judge J A McMichael, died this morning after a five week illness. Survived by husband four children two brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements await announcement.
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Lula Fletcher McMichael
J. A. McMichael
Welch Home Destroyed by Sunday Morning Fire
A fire devastated the home and several outbuildings of R. F. Welch near Jackson. Very little was saved from the dwelling and insurance covers only part of the loss. The fire’s origin remains undetermined.
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R. F. Welch
Jackson
Prof Martin Buys Home in Jackson
Prof W P Martin, superintendent of Jackson Public Schools, bought a residence on College Street from Prof W R Lanier of Cordesc Saturday in Jackson.
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Prof
Martin
Jackson
W. R. Lanier
Cordesc
College Street
W. P. Martin
Jackson Public Schools
Missionary convention postponed to June
The Griffin district convention of delegates from the Methodist Woman's Missionary Societies has been postponed from this month to a date in June.
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Methodist Woman’s Missionary Societies
Griffin District
Distant Relocation Noted for Local Residents
Mrs. Duke and Miss Laura Duke of Worthville shopped in the city Wednesday along with Mrs. S J Thurston and daughters of Jenkinsburg. Rosa Thaxton left Monday to reside in Brunswick with her son Clayton Thaxton and friends wish her happiness in the new home.
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Duke
Laura Duke
Worthville
S. J. Thurston and
Jenkinsburg
Rosa Thaxton
Brunswick
Clayton Thaxton
Out of Work And The Price Cutter Threat To Dealers
A critical cartoon critiques the department of justice stance on Sherman antitrust law, arguing monopolists use price cutting to crush small home dealers while overcharging on unbranded items to offset losses. It questions the impact on consumers and local shops if big chains win.
Enumerators Chosen to Take County School Census
At a County Board of Education meeting on May 31 enumerators for the county school census were elected for districts Buttrill Dublin Dublin Indian Spring Iron Spring Jackson Towaliga Worthville. Superintendent Maddox was directed to order an election for School Trustees in local tax districts May 31.
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County Board of Education
Buttrill
W. D. Curry
Coodys
H. C. Letson
Dublin
T. W. Nelson
Indian Spring
J. S. Lewis
Iron Spring
R. E. Lavender
Jackson
F. L. Walthall
Towaliga
J. M. McElhaney
Worthville
H. C. Clark
Maddox
Judge Howard Ham Out of Office for Illness
Judge Howard Ham is away from his desk for several days due to illness. Court operations may be affected as he postpones non urgent matters and staff handle routine duties in his absence.
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Howard Ham
Locust Grove Editor Archibald Farr Visited Thursday
Archibald Farr editor of the Locust Grove Gazette spent Thursday in town for unknown reasons.
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Archibald Farr
The
Locust Grove Gazette
Indian Spring Hotels Opened for Season
Indian Spring hotels formally opened for the season Monday under favorable circumstances. The Wigwam Hotel Elder Foy House Calumet Bryans House and private boarding houses prepared for hundreds of guests. The Casino leased for the season by Colvin and Brownlee. Dr. W A Smith of Monroe enters drug business with Dr. W Sheridan. Raymond Wright leaves Jackson Drug Company to join his father in Monroe county commerce.
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Wigwam
Raymond Wright
Jackson Drug Company
Monroe County
Farmers Union Drives Land Reform Message in 1913
R F Duckworth reviews farm economics showing landowners earn 42 cents of every consumer dollar, renters and croppers far less, and farmers face taxes and costs. He updates State Convention outcomes, announces reorganizing work in Georgia, and invites local unions to request county visits and speeches. May 5 1913.
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Railroads
Farmers’ Union
Johnson County
Barrett
Georgia
R. F. Duckworth
Protracted Meeting Continues at Methodist Church
The Methodist church holds ongoing services all week with Dr. S. F. Watson of Barnesville preaching. Attendees hear sermons at 4 PM and 7 45 PM daily, as Jackson seeks a strong revival opportunity.
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Methodist Church
S. EF. Watson
Barnesville
Jackson
Sunday School Convention of Butts County at Cedar Rock
The Annual Sunday School Convention of Butts county will be held at Cedar Rock Church on May 16 at 9 o'clock in the morning. All county Sunday schools must send delegates and ministers are invited. The event was rescheduled due to sickness. J. Matt McMichael, President.
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Butts County
Cedar Rock Church
J. Matt McMichael
Georgia's Credit Second to No State in Union
Governor elect John M Slaton declares Georgia holds the second strongest credit in the nation as he studies refunding 3 679 000 in bonds due in 1915 He notes bonds could be bought tax free within the state and stresses Georgia pledges its property for bond security while planning ahead for possible legislative action this summer or the following session.
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ARGUS
Atlanta
John M. Slaton
Georgia
Slaan
Hawkess
Nohé
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Foy Hotel Reopens Under Same Manager R T Smith
The Foy Hotel opens again under the personal management of Mr. R. T. Smith. After a record season last year, another prosperous year is predicted with Smith at the helm.
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FOY Hotel
R. T. Smith
Local Notables’ Weekend Visits and Departures
Henry Byron left for Atlanta Sunday after a week with his parents. Tom Bond is out on the street again after a two weeks illness at the Leach House. S. E Andrews of Atlanta and O. A. Andrews of McDonough spent the weekend at their old home near Stark.
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Henry Byron
Atlanta
Tom Bond
Leach House
S. E Andrews
O. A. Andrews
McDonough
Stark
Local travelers motor to Stone Mountain on Sunday
Charlie Johnson S D Johnson and companions Lir ton Hopkins and Glenn Carreker drove from Covington to Stone Mountain Sunday in a day trip.
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Charlie and
S. D. Johnson
Lirton Hopkins
Glenn Carreker
Covington
Stone Mountain
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Jenkinsburg School
School
Walker
Mr. J. W. Bankston
Gram
Miss Mae Childs
Grady Phillips
Miss Combs
J. H. Mills
Trudie Moore
Z. E. Barron
C. J. Carter
Jonathan B.frost
Labor of the New
Gardis
Absen
Tees
I. H
Jackson City Court
Missionary Messing
Department of Justice
Snead
W. A. Smith
Monroe
Dr. W Sheridan
Cedar Rock
Credit
Slaton
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