Notice to Contractors for New Court House Construction
The Ordinary of Butts County Georgia invites sealed proposals by June 22 1897 for building a two story stone court house with tower slate roof hot air furnace in the basement and open fireplaces in each room. Plans are available in Jackson and at Bruce Morgan Atlanta. A 1000 dollar certified check and bond with double the bid are required. The county may reject any bids. April 29 1897 Jas F Carmichael Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butts County
Jackson
Georgia
Court House
Bruce & Morgan
Atlanta
Jas. F. Carmichael
June Sheriff Sale in Jackson Georgia 1897
The June sheriff sale in Burt County Georgia will occur at the Jackson court house door on the first Tuesday in June 1897 during legal hours. The property is a house and lot about a half acre, bounded by the Southern Railroad J H Land public road and J W Moore with Mills Bailey as plaintiff in the March term 1897 execution. Levy by A E Wilkinson of the 612th district G M and turned over to the sheriff. Property pointed out by plaintiffs in fi fa with possession given as required by law.
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Georgia
Burts
Court House
Jackson
Southern Railroad
J. H. Land
J. W. Moore and
Mary
J.O. Beauchamp
Appraisers Cite Creditors Over Widow Weavers Allowance
In Ab Utus County appraisers have set apart the twelve month allowance for E L Weaver widow of William R Weaver and filed the report. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the clerk's office within the legal time to show cause why the allowance should not be confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Abutus
E. L. Weaver
Wm. R. Weaver
Jas. F. Carmichael
Executor seeks letters of dismission for John B. Carmichael
I B Carmichael as executor says he has fully administered the estate of John B Carmichael and applies for letters of dismission. The matter will be acted upon on the first Monday in July at the office in Jackson County. Official signature and date April 5 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. Carmichael
John B. Carmichael
Jackson
Jas. F. Carmichael
Letters of Administration for Martha Bradley Ward Estate
Fleming J. Ward applies for permanent letters of administration on Martha Bradley Ward’s estate. The court cites creditors and next of kin to appear with cause within the legal time limit, witnessing the official signature dated April 8, 1897.
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Fleming J. Ward
Martha Bradley Ward
Martha Bradly Ward
Election Notice For Butts County Treasurer Vacancy
State of Georgia Butts County Office of Ordinary declares a vacancy in the treasurer’s office due to the death of Texas L Williams. An election will be held July 15 1897 using same venues and voters as county officers. Notice to run weekly for four weeks in the Jackson Argus. Dated May 24 1897. Jas F Carmichael Ordinary.
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State OF
Georgia
Butts County
Texas L. Williams
Jackson Argus
Jas. F. Carmichael
The New York World thrice weekly offer
The World advertises thrice weekly publication claiming wide coverage and reliability. It pairs a one year subscription with The Jackson Argus for $1.50, noting the two papers together cost $1.00 each separately.
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Jackson Argus
Domestic Joy Promised By Dr Bull's Cough Syrup
A testimonial from Mrs. A Geib of West Hoboken New Jersey praises Dr Bull's Cough Syrup for a chronic bronchial cough in her eight year old son. The ad claims the syrup costs 25 cents and outperforms substitutes.
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Dr. Bull
Pepperton Mills area houses near completion
Three new residences close to finish near Pepperton Mills mark a growing suburb. J P Ray is constructing a handsome house on College avenue, soon ready for occupancy and an ornament to the city. Farmers Union by J Matt McMichael plans a large brick warehouse using old courthouse material. tearing down began yesterday.
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Pepperton Mills
J.P. Ray
College Avenue
Farmers’ Union
Building a Six Room Residence in Jackson
Mr. E. L. Adams, a leading young man in Jackson, began this week erecting a six room home on First street beside Mr. A. F. Whitney. The house promises beauty and convenience and will enhance a prime residential area as Jackson shows faith in its future with new buildings.
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E. L. Adams
Jackson
First Street
A. F. Whitney
Gilmore Expands Jackson Enterprise with Private Water Works
H F Gilmore has completed a brick addition to his variety works near the depot and is installing a private water works plant with a large boiler and engine. The Jackson business is described as a leading enterprise showing renewed life and energy in the area.
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H. F Gilmore
Jackson
New Civil Code Released at Reduced Price
The ordinary received 20 copies of the new civil code with notaries and justices to be supplied. Printed by Foote & Davies Co. of Atlanta the code saves thousands of dollars versus former prices. It sells here for four dollars, down from ten, and is vastly superior to the old edition.
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Foote & Davies Co
Atlanta
Physician Talks A Paralysis Case Of World Wide Interest
A Philadelphia Times feature profiles Lewis D. Blundin born in Bridgewater Pennsylvania now in Sulineville. A former 28th Pa Volunteer and hospital staffer describes paralysis from spinal inflammation after typhoid fever and his turn from doctors to Williams Pink Pills for Pale People restoring movement and health over three years.
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Philadelphia Times
Lewis D. Blundin
Bridgewater
Sulineville
28Th
Jefferson Medical College
Phila
Manayunk
William C. Todd
Philadelphia
I. W. Gross
Panecast
Jefferson College
Dr. Morehouse
Dr. Williams
George Banpison
Doctor Ellis Builds Cottage on South Side
Dr. Ellis finishes a cottage on South Side described as attractive in appearance and arrangement. The article notes the doctor is fixed up powerfully and has all sorts of strings to his beau, with the notion that the unexpected always happens.
Beautiful new Presbyterian church reads for slate and roof
The Presbyterian church is ready for slate and the roof will be installed at once. The building is well proportioned and, when completed, will be one of the most beautiful churches outside the large cities.
Compassionate Stranger Buys Far-Flung Goods For Bereaved Woman
A large crowd watched Uncle Alex Wilkinson auction house furnishings in a justice court room. Dr. R. W. Mays bought the lot and shipped it to a Atlanta woman, whose keepsakes included a dead baby's clothes and hair. The act drew praise as pure charity. The recipient later sent the payment to the donor.
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Justice Court
Alex Wilkinson
Atlanta
R. W. Mays
Kidney and Backache Cure Praised in 1803 Letter
Mr Marry Warrens of Hamlet New York reports long illness with kidney ailment and back pain. After trying another cure with no relief, he used Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure, improved after one bottle and was cured after a second. For sale by Dr J W Crum.
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Hamlet
N. Y
M. M. Fenner
Fredonia
J. W. Crum
Worthville Community Notes and Local Mentions
The column covers farming progress with cotton and corn looking good, two Sabbath schools active, and upcoming sermons by Rev. J S Askew. It notes illnesses of Mr. Marshal Benson and Mrs. W F Stodghill, visits by Mr Charles and Miss Maggie King, and social chatter about widowers and bachelors. An item from the Fairhaven Register touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as effective for rheumatism based on a local story.
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Marshal Benson
W. F. Stodghill
Charles
Maggie King
Bro. Morey
Worthville
J.S. Askew
Stark
Claude
Sallie Cunnard
Newton Factory
Cassie Barnes
Homer J
Bro
Broncho
Venus
Nell
Fairhaven
N. Y
James Rowland
Releif
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Ladies’ Advisry Department
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Rozena Lewis
Denaville
Texas
Barnesville
J. J. Thornton & Co
Smith
Jackson G. Smith
Vetran Carriage Builder
Hroney
J.J. Thornton & CO
Jackson, Georgia
VOY Cts
Pepperton
Mr. Ray
J. Matt McMichael
Old Court House
Carmichael
McMichael
Monroe County Court House
H. F. Gilmore
Castoria
Lewis Blundin
Doctor Ellis
Presbyterian Church
Him
Perry Davis
T. Made
Mr Marry Warrens
Eldredge
Belvidere
Viecilw2zys
Broadway
New York
Belvidere, His
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