Henry County political race outlined in Jackson Argus
The Jackson Argus notes Atlanta’s conventions and reports Henry County voters will nominate Hon. Paul Turner for the Lower House on June 6. It also endorses Thomas D. Stewart of McDonough as the 34th district State Senate candidate, praising his integrity and financial acumen.
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Henry
Paul Turner
Turner
Democratic Executive Committee
Thos. D. Stewart
McDonough
Stewart
Georgia
General Assembly
A.CARD FROM J H HAM CLAIMS MISREPRESENTATION
A card from J H Ham denies being the candidate of Frank Z Curry and W M Mallet for the Ordinary office. He says Carmichael misrepresented him and refused to correct the statement. Ham notes illness and family death, six and a half decades of service, and asks voters in his native county for support, not wealth.
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Judge Carmichael
Frank Z. Curry
W. M. Mallet
Ordinary
Carmichael
Messrs
Curry
Judge Reflections on Public Service and Gratitude
A historical note quotes J H Has thanking supporters and asking for help in a crucial hour while reminding he also served as Judge of the county court. The message ends with respectful farewell to the community.
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J.H. Has
Politician Ogietrer Seeks Public Backing On County Court Roles
A. H. Ogiertrer declares opposition to a reestablished county court without a public vote. He supports limited representative latitude, calls for direct people’s say on judiciary and solicitor general, favors Bush bill and coinage of gold and silver. He also notes rural school funding and criticizes legislative influence by lawyers and railroads. The piece closes with a street scene and warning about juvenile delinquency.
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Jackson Times
Butts County
A. H. Ogietrer
Gold Ring Found in Jackson Streets
A gold ring found on Jackson streets months ago is recoverable. The owner can claim it by visiting THE Arcus office and paying the notice fee.
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Jackson
Arcus
Snap Shots at sundry Things in McDonough
The Progress Club in McDonough receives a charter from Henry County Superior Court Judge Beck. Eleven young men form a literary social group in a Lemon building reading room stocked with papers and magazines. The piece notes local bonds debate and intertown social ties with hints of upcoming visits and a sister village event.
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Progress Club
McDonough
Henry
Beck
New Lemon Building
Third Street Secrets Speak Through Its Silent Walls
In thirty days the little street has seen a range of scenes from comic to tragic. The essay laments that inanimate objects on Third Street cannot speak to reveal the hidden histories and secrets of its social history.
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Third Street
Resolutions for Bro E E Pound of Indian Spring Lodge
To St John Lodge No 45 F and A M the committee presents resolutions on the life and character of Brother E E Pound who died December 21 1895. Pound raised to sublime degree at Rising Star Lodge No 4 Eatonton Ga April 28 1865 and charter member of Indian Spring Lodge No 307 where he served as master for eight years known as the father of that lodge. In 1891 he ...
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St. John Lodge
E. E. Pound
Bro. Pound
Rising Star Lodge
Eatonton
Indian Spring Lodge
Memory Notice for Mason and Lodge Leader
Resolutions honor a late member of St. John's Lodge No. 49 F and A M praising his Masonry, church service, family leadership, teaching, and public trust. The lodge records mourn his untimely passing and express sympathy to his widow and orphans while pledging to inscribe his memory and distribute copies under lodge seal.
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Y. A. Wiiear
J.C. Blasingame
A. F.warre
Indian Spring Lodge
C.S. Mappox
High Falls Lodge
Presbyterian minister to miss Sunday service due to leg operation
Rev Mr Pharr will not fill his appointment this Sunday Dr Young will preach in his place Pharr is undergoing surgery after an old accident left him with the lower leg missing and now requires another operation to be performed soon
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Atlanta
Jackson
McDonough
Georgia
Mr Pharr
Dr. Young
Mr. Pharr
For Sale Farquehr Separator in Good Condition
A nearly new Farquehr Separator is offered for sale. used very little and in good condition. Interested parties should apply to J. E. Weaver or D. N. Gurmichiel.
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J. E. Weaver
D. N. Gurmichael
Jackson Institute Catalogue Drive Aims for Broad Local Support
A notice states the Jackson Institute plans an early catalogue release and asks every business and professional in town to advertise. Organizer Jas Blasingame urges each man to contribute a card for the town’s benefit this year.
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Jackson Institute
Jas
Blasingame
Tax Returns Schedule for 1896 Public Notice
Third and last round of tax returns will be received at Pleasant Grove Church May 18 Fincherville May 19 Woodward’s Shops May 20 Kinards Store May 21 Elgin May 22 Flovilla May 26 Dublin May 27 and in Jackson June 18 and 20 when books close J H Ham Tax Receiver
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Pleasant Grove Church
Fincherville
Woodward’s Shops
Kinards
Elgin
Flovilla
Dublin
Jackson
J. H. Ham
T. R
Jackson Institute Pupils Score Reader's Place Honors
Jackson Institute pupils Daisy Gray and Janie Duke win reader's places in Manchester college senior class. Only six places available and Jackson Institute students secure two, reflecting well on their training.
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Jackson Institute
Daisy Gray
Janie Duke
Manchester College
Jackson
Quarterly Conference at Elgin Preacher Leads Service
Dr J W Heidt presiding elder for South Atlanta district will preach at the Methodist church in Elgin on May 28 and 29. After morning service on Saturday the Flovilla circuit churches will join for quarterly conference. Services start at 11 a m each day with all invited.
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J. W. Heidt
South Atlanta
Elgin
Churches of
Jenkinsburg Locals Report House Upgrades and Telegraph Salary
Mr. J F Whitaker adds a new room and repainting for his residence while M L Harris renovates his home on Main Street. Jenkinsburg boys test the Jackson Buggy across the railroad. A F Moss is praised as a hardworking farmer. The telegraph and depot agent has received a salary. Politics are quiet but voters will choose freely.
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J. F. Whitaker
M. L. Harris
Main Street
Jenkinsburg
Jackson
A. F. Moss
Butts County
Old County
Photographer J.B. Grathrie Leaves Jackson in Two Weeks
J.B. Grathrie will depart Jackson in two weeks. Residents urged to have portraits taken before his exit and to come at once.
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J.B .Grathrie
Jackson
Georgia turors county administration notice
M L Harris and J W Childs have applied for letters of administration de bonis non for the estate of Jas R Gray, in Georgia turors county. Heirs and creditors are summoned to appear at the June term 1896 to show cause why letters should not be granted. Witness May 5 1896. Jas F Carmichael Ordinary.
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Georgia
Turors County
M.L. Harris
J. W. Childs
Jas. R. Gray
Jas.r.gray
Jas. F. Carmichael
Jerr J Kelly Seeks Tax Collector Nomination in Bulis County
A Confederate veteran announces his candidacy for Tax Collector in Bulis County. He states infirmity from Civil War service, loss of family to typhoid fever, and asks for Democratic party support and votes from the people.
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N. J. Harmon
Bulis County
Pas
Democratic Party
Jerr
J. Kelly
Curry Named Candidate for Tax Receiver of Butts County
The announcement states J. M. Curry is a candidate for Tax Receiver of Butts County, pending the Democratic party's action. This notice references the party process and regional election context with Butler County-like jurisdiction.
Taud and Maddox Named For County Sheriff Posts
J. H. Taud is announced as a candidate for Sheriff and I. H. Maddox for Deputy Sheriff of Butts County subject to the action of the Democratic party.
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Iam
Butts County
Democratic Party
Lam
John O'Rear
T. L. Williams
E.C. Robison
Bates Councy
J. W. McCord
W. W. Thaxton
Demoecratic Party
J. O. Beauchamp
J. M. Crawford
Kutts County
J. H. Taud
I. H. Maddox
State Senate
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