Remarkable Blind Madison Furniture Maker and Usurer
From Madison and vicinity comes a profile of Blind Willis, a fifty-something Black man born in Greene County who became blind after drinking pink tea. He travels city streets unaided, earning by woodwork and furniture making, and he collects debts by walking to the debtors, even tracking one man to Atlanta to recover funds. He is said to be a mathematical problem solver, industrious, and self-sufficient, denying alms and living by honest work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Willis
Illis
Greene Coun
Uison
Atlanta
Fillis
Dison Advertiser
Notice to the Public on Jackson Furniture Purchases
A public notice states Jackson Furniture, purchasers of the McKibben stock at Hitchins old stand, will serve friends with a complete assortment of furniture coffins robes. The writer invites in town visits to obtain prices and be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
McKibben
Hitchins Old Stand
Georgia Road Opening Proposed by County Officials
Public notice from ButtTs County Georgia states E L Lawson E P Newton S F Freeman and others have petitioned to open a new public road The plan runs from Ocmulgee Mills and Indian Spring road near the Nolan place southwest through several lands and past S F Freeman brick residence to intersect with Indian Spring and Forsyth road at Morris place The road would be two and one quarter miles long and twenty feet wide A future order will grant the road on October 11 1898 unless good cause is shown The notice is dated September 8 189s and signed by Jas F Carmichael Ordinary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Indian Spring Road
Nolan Place
E. L
F. M. Lawson
J. W. Wright
F. Freeman
Indian Spring
Forsyth
Jas. F. Carmichael
Libel for Divorce in Butts County Georgia
Lucy Roberson files for divorce in Butts County Superior Court. Samuel Roberson is summoned to appear at the February 1899 term to answer the petition. Judge Marcus W Reck presides. clerk J A McMichael officiates. Bailey is plaintiff’s attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butts County
Samuel Roberson
Superior Court
Said County
Marcus Wreck
J. A. McMichael
B. P. Bailey
Jackson Town Charter Amendment Bill Introduced
Notice that a bill to amend the charter of Jackson will be introduced in the Georgia General Assembly meeting in October. The amendments would give the town powers to issue bonds increase council size and grant other necessary governing authorities. Signed by Mayor and Town Council. September 14 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town of
Jackson
General Assembly of Georgia
Butts County seeks road and revenue board and county court reestablishment
Following the grand jury's recommendation this February term 1898 the Georgia county issues notice of intent to seek legislation next session. The acts aim to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenue to define powers and duties and to reestablish the County Court with a fixed judge salary of 400 dollars plus appoint a county solicitor and fix the salary. The notice is dated September 23, 1808.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Boutts County
Butts Superior Court
General Assembly
State of Georgia
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue
Butts
Wanted trustworthy persons to manage our business
Classified notice seeks several trustworthy persons in this state to handle office work at home in their own and nearby counties. Salary 3000 a year plus expenses, bonafide and fixed. Monthly 75 dollars. References requested. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope to Herbert E. Hess President Dept M Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert E. Hess
Dept. M. Chiccago
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
C. B. Willis
New Spencer Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tennessee
J. W. Crum
Longman
GM Ainest
Superior
Eeoeeseg & Excellency Ita
W. L. Carmichael Co
Pitts
Johnson Station
Lamar & Rankin Drug CO
Lizzie Murray
Plymouth Rocks
Plymouth Rock
M. Taylor
R. F. Flowers
Lizzie Atwater
Jas. F Carmichael
G. M
A. J. Kitchens
Mack Harris
J. B. Childs
Mrs. Kitchens
A.J. Kitchins
J.a.mcmichael
A.j.kitchins
W A. Manghaum
F. Z. Harkness
Levi Ball
H. C. Thaxton
J. P. Johnson
Silas Doby
Georgia Volunteers
T. S. Brownlee
T. J. Carson
J. B. Thomas
Georgia—Butts County
Lucy Roberson
Whee Joan Harbeetun
D. C
M. P. Hall
Bank Hall
Varrin Jackson
J. W. Preston,sr
Malcolm H. Ayer
Preston & Ayer
North Triangular Block
Macon
Tll Ray
Claude C. Ray
Ray & Ray
Jackson, Georgia
Planter’s Supply Co
W. Anderson
E.m.smith
E.a.stephens
Anderson, Smith & Stephens
Atomus At Law
Mcdonough
M. M. Mills
Jackson, GA
Bunk Hall
J. A. Jarrell
Cleveland Hotel
H. Cantrell
Third and Mulberry Streets
Southern Railway
Ly Brunswick
Hvopoce
Connie
Lumber City
Helena
Eastman
Beers Eesee
Empire
Erweeetsfoseves
Hawkinsville
Evens “ Cochran
Sean
Bbcal
Flovilla
Cease
Memphis
Louisville
St. Louis
Air Line
Cincinnati
Faerane
Eure
Foe Ham
Kanena City
Atoetes
Aseene
Wasington
Washington
Kansas City
Birmingham
St Louis
Air Line E
Osa Ore
Lip
Ane Eewreseee
Wall Ly
Attte
Macon Pence
Brunswick
Jacksonville
Everett
Pullman
Avants
Union Ho
Franks
Gannon
J. M. Culp
Mgr
D. H. Hardwick
Pass
Ashington
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