Resolutions Adopted on County Democratic Committee Actions
The county Democratic executive committee resolves to appoint a three member committee to compile white voter registration lists from the county books for each militia district and for the Jackson district, sending the lists to district managers for the May 15 primary. Joseph Jolly and others named to the committee. The county chair adds J L Hooten and A Mack Watkins to the executive panel for Pepperton mill precinct. The resolution to submit county court to voters in October is rescinded and the committee denounces money or whiskey used to influence voters. April 28, 1900.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Jackson
Joseph Jolly
W. O. Crawley
J. O. Beauchamp
J. L. Hooten
A. Mack Watkins
Pepperton Cotton Mills
Butts County
W.M. Mallet
Chim
J.O. Beauchamp
Sec’y
Church Hat Reform Moves Forward in Atlanta Memorial Service
The Atlanta Journal reports widespread support for removing ladies hats in church. At Trinity Church for a memorial service honoring Miss Laura A. Haygood, Rev. Dr Stradley asked attendees to remove hats to aid speakers visibility, prompting near universal compliance and an implied lasting change in church etiquette.
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Atlanta
Trinity Church
Laura A. Haygood
Stradley
Dr Tidhenor antiseptic and various tonics advertised
A dated advertisement promotes Dr Tidhenor antiseptic for cuts and burns at 50 cents, plus claims for DeWitts Little Early Risers and Chamberlins Pain Balm. It includes testimonials from W J Cuvier of Red Creek and H Clark Chauncey Ga and cautions about counterfeits. It mentions Flovilla Drug Co and local merchants.
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Chamberlin
W. J. Cuvier
Red. Creek
N. Y
Ccuvier
W. G. Purpren
Red Creek Herald
Flovilla Drag Co
H Clark Chauney
DeWitts
W. L.carmichael &Co
Great Southern Inter-State Fair Promises Record Premiums
The Southern Inter-State Fair in Atlanta runs Oct 10 to 27 with unprecedented premiums including 250 for best bushel of wheat oats 20 ears of corn and 20 stalks of upland cotton and largest pumpkin. No exhibit or space fee. transportation only. Secretary T H Martin at 218 Prudential Building Atlanta to supply details.
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Atlanta
Fair Association
South
Department of the Fair
T. H. Martin
Prudential Building
J H Ham Seeks Butts County Ordinary Nomination
An announcement states J H Ham stands as a candidate for the office of Ordinary of Butts County, seeking Democratic Party support and pledging to prove worthy of public confidence. The notice requests voters’ backing.
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Butts County
Democratic Party
J.H. Ham
Jackson GA Announces Candidacy for Re-Election Ordinary
Jackson Georgia February 14 1909 Ordinary announces candidacy for re election under democratic usage. He notes term lasts until January 1901 under current law and says his record speaks for itself. He claims five prior elections prove his dedication and pledges renewed effort for the county.
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Jackson
Tax Collector candidate announcements in Butts county
J M Gaston cites bad health since 1896 and asks support as a Democratic candidate for Tax Collector of Butts county. The notice also announces J L Pye as a Democratic Tax Collector candidate.
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Butts County
Democratic Party
J. M. Gaston
Tax Receiver Candidates Seek Democratic Party Support
W I Shields declares himself a candidate for Tax Receiver noting disability since 1894 and no other means of support. W M Harkness also runs for Tax Receiver subject to the Democratic party. N J Harmon seeks the Tax Returns post to succeed Mr Pritchett, pending party action.
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Democratic Party
W.1. Shields
W.M. Harkness
Pritchett
N.J. Harmon
Careful use of Dr. Tichenor’s Antiseptic on you
An ad copy urges treating the rider rather than the bicycle when fear or gravity causes an accident. It promotes keeping a bottle in the kit for personal repairs and notes a price of 50 cents at druggists and dealers.
Laing to Seek Representation for Butts County
At the request of friends Dr. T. F. Laing has agreed to run for Representative for Butts County and the candidacy is announced subject to Democratic Party action.
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T. F. Laing
Butts County
Democratic Party
Treasurer Candidates Named by Local Papers
The Argus and The Arete announce candidates for county treasurer subject to Democratic party action. L. J. Ball is named by The Argus and J. H. Cole by The Arete as Democratic contenders for the office.
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Argus
L. J. Ball
Arete
J.H. Cole
Southern Railway Sells Round Trip Tickets to Hot Springs Ark
Southern Railway will offer one first class round trip fare from all principal points to Hot Springs Arkansas with tickets on sale May 7 to 10 1900 and final return by May 24. Daily through service from Atlanta with vestibuled coaches and Pullman sleeping cars. A special Southern Baptist Be at Special departs Atlanta 4 00 p m arrives Hot Springs 12 00 noon next day. H F Cary T P A
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Southern Railway
Hot Spring
Ark
Atlanta
Hot Springs
H. F. Cary
Candidates for County Commissioner Declared
A series of notices announces individuals including J. W. Fletcher C. F. Etheridge N. H. Greer W. M. Mallet L. A. Cawney and J. C. Jones as candidates for the office of county commissioner. Each declaration states candidacy is subject to the actions of the Democratic or party committee and conventions.
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N.H Greer
Democratic Party
Tu& Argus
W. M. Mallet
Coroner candidate Jesse McKleroy seeks re election in May primary
The statement announces Jesse McKleroy as a candidate for coroner in the Democratic primary on May 15. It notes his Civil War service as a Confederate soldier, long battle with rheumatism, a growing family, and belief he has served with credit to himself and Butts County.
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Jesse McKleroy
McKleroy
Seven Pines
Chaich
Apomattox
Butts County
Land for Butts county representative seeks Democratic primary
J H Land announces candidacy to represent Butts county in the general assembly subject to the May 15 primary. He criticizes ring domination, pledges temperance and sobriety, banking reform, long public school terms, and nonpursuit of offices for personal gain.
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Butts County
General Assembly
Democratic Party
Court House
Will. J. H. Land
Davis and Thornton enter race for Clerk Superior Court
J A McMichael is a candidate for Clerk Superior Court Butts County Georgia and announces to run subject to Democratic party action. A H Steve Davis proclaims candidacy offering to use a typewriter for county correspondence and shorthand services while maintaining duties. J D Thorton also announces for Clerk of Superior Court Butts County subject to party action.
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Argus
J. A. McMichael
Butts County
Superior Court
Georgia
Georgia Alabama Business College
Macon
A.H. Steve Davis
Democratic Party
J.D. Thorton
Sheriff Candidates Named in Butts County Primary
In Butts County, H B Foster and J M Crawford seek the office of sheriff under Democratic party action. B J Banks also appears as a candidate, with W B Michael listed as deputy associated with the ticket.
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Argus
B. J. Banks
Butts County
W.B .E Michael
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gunn & Co’s
DeWitt
W. Li. Carmichael
Great Southern Inter-State Fair
J. L. Pye
F. L. Walthail
Southherd Baptist Convention
Hot Springs, Ark
J. W. Fletcher
Dem
Ocratig
C.F. Etheridge
P.” . Detug
Eratic Party
L. A. Cawrney
J. C.jones
Markus W. Beck
Merchants and Planters Bank
Nv Griffin
M. P. Hall
Attorney At Law
Jackson, Oa
J. A. Jarrell
Almand Block
Jackson, Ga
Drs
C. H. Cantrell
Doctor Dental Surgery
Watkins
Jackson,ia
H.B. Foster
J. M. Crawford
Reeves’ ‘Barber Shop
E. L. Harden
Pine Bluff, Ark
J. H. F. Reeves
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