Political shift follows Mr Crisp’s death in local power
The passage notes a major political realignment after Mr Crisp’s death as offices are parceled out by political bosses. Judge Sampazon Harris advances a bid for the supreme bench while Butts County backs Bob Berner for governor if Atkinson wins the U S Senate seat. It describes extensive corridors trading at the Kimball Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butts County
Bob Berner
Atkinson
U. S. Senate
Populist Leaders Demand Office Over Principle
The faction proclaims any office suffices for principle while threatening McKinley as the alternative. The watchword echoes through party circles, signaling a blunt stance that political power overrides ideology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Watson Navigates a Looming Gubernatorial Vision
A surreal scene shows Mr. Watson confronted by a coming governor’s chair in a vivid fantasy. He has endured similar visions before, indicating such hallucinations are not new to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Watson
What Happened to Ex Congressman Blount
Questioning the fate of former congressman Blount after twenty years in public service and why he has disappeared from public view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blount
Populists Aim to Aid Black Voters on Election Day
The record notes populists plan to help African American voters reach the polls on November 3 to aid McKinley’s election. It questions the party's sincerity and suggests political manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Notorious Tom Delk Seen Awaiting Re-Sentencing
It was our misfortune to see the youthful Tom Delk last Monday while he was being carried back to Zebulon to be re-sentenced by Judge Beck. There can be no doubt of his guilt and the gallows claim him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Delk
Zebulon
Beck
Georgia Honors Noble Son Mr Crisp
A nation mourns the death of Mr Crisp, a Georgia statesman regarded as a devoted public servant. The obituary lauds his selflessness, leadership, and tireless advocacy for the common people, noting his rise from modest beginnings to national esteem.
The Senatorial Muddle
The death of Mr. Crisp sparks a scramble in Georgia politics with factions forming. E. P. Howell is urged by Howells and Constitution supporters, Clay claims reward for democracy work, Hal Lewis cites Bryan nomination, Gov. Atkinson is seen as a future frontrunner, and J. W. Robertson aligns with the Howells. The field remains muddled as successors are debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisp
Howells
Constitution
E. P. Howell
Clay
Georgia
U.S
Hal Lewis
Bryan
Chicago
Gov. Atkinson
J. W. Robertson
Habersham
Robertson
Mr. Howell
Legislature prepares for new session with unopposed leaders
The assembly nears work with Berner elected president of the senate by acclamation and Jenkins also chosen without opposition. Boisellet steps down from contention. Mark Hardin is chief clerk of the house and Bill Clifton leads in the senate. Members are viewed as capable and ready to address state issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berner
Senate
H. P. Jenkins
Putnam
John T. Boiseullet
Mark Hardin
House
Bill Clifton
General Assembly
Revered Jones Under Fire For Flawed Endorsement Tactics
A critical notice accuses Rev. Sam P. Jones of inconsistency and self appointment as critic of the Democratic Party. It argues he endorses Gen. Evans while opposing party integrity and hints at succession plans for Mr Crisp. The piece calls for restraint and condemns his public rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam P. Jones
Seaborn Wright
Democratic Party
Gen
C. A. Evans
General Evans
Mr. Jones
Gen. Evans
P. Jones
Judge Geo F Gober Seen As Bright Supreme Court Hope
The Blue Ridge circuit judge Geo F Gober makes strong showing for a supreme court judgeship. He is regarded as worthy of the honor and his chances appear bright. He is highly honored among his people who deem him fit for any office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Gober
Blue Ridge
Supreme Court
War ownership query from cryptic OCR note
An unclear OCR fragment asks who owns a War project or item, citing garbled names and symbols. No definite persons, groups, dates, or places are identifiable from the readable text.
Young Georgia Legislator C C Thomas Aged 283 Years
Our classmate and fellow student Hon. C C Thomas of Waycross is among the youngest members of the legislature. He is stated to be 283 years old and will set a record for himself while representing his county.
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Hon
C.C. Thomas
Waycross
Assembly mostly young men replacing old members
Comparatively few of the old members were returned this year. The present assembly is composed chiefly of young men.
Pike politician seeks second term and ballot reform bill
Hon Jnc F Redding of Pike wins a second term and plans to introduce a bill to establish the Australian ballot system in Georgia along with praise for his work in the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jnc. F. Redding
Pike
Georgia
Young Rome Politician Jim Nevin Wins Independence Race
Jim Nevin of Rome, youngest member of the house, serves his first two months above twenty three. He ran an independent campaign in Floyd and won a handsome majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Nevin
Rome
Floyd
The Kimball House Corridor a Georgia Political Hub
The Kimball House corridor is the most popular rendezvous for Georgia politicians with many schemes and combinations formed there. It is described as the mecca for Georgia politicians and a place where one can always find him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball House
Georgia
Young Legislators Define Current State House Composition
The passage highlights a predominance of young men in the legislature with few gray hairs. It asserts that the youthful presence will benefit the state and that the era of aging leadership is not a concern.
Longtime chief clerk Mark Hardin retains post in house
Mark Hardin remains chief clerk. his popularity among the staff endures. Paul Turner of Henry, a younger member, shows strong qualifications for effective service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Turner
Henry
Meriwether Gains Big Representations in Taylor and McLaughlin
Meriwether, this year’s standout, redeems herself from populism by a solid majority. Notable figures include Dr. Taylor and Col. B F McLaughlin, who embody the district’s political strength and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriwether
Dr. Taylor
Col
B. F. McLaughlin
Georgia’s Convict Lease System Seen as Failures
The legislature faces a serious problem as it resolves the disposition of 2500 convicts. The lease system is labeled barbaric and a signal failure, demanding a humane and workable solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Kentucky Safe for Bryan Says Democratic Favor Strong
The Constitution reports Kentucky remains in the Democratic column with a predicted Bryan majority of at least 80 000. Republicans with the Democrats and Gold standard backlash are credited with shifting votes as Secretary Carlisle faces repudiation. General Buckner’s Kentucky links do not split the vote as the state is seen as safely Democratic in the coming election.
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Kentuckey
Carlisle
Kentucky
Bryan
Sommers
State Democratic Committee
Futhermore
Springfield Republican
Boone
Lincoln
Orleans
Rio Grande
Buckner
McKinley
Great Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Parade at Atlanta
The Great Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers America's Greatest Shows present a lavish parade in Atlanta on Wednesday morning November 11. The narration promises an unprecedented display with elephants chariots horses and exotic floats, with imperial Roman and Oriental pageantry and affordable excursion rates for all to witness this holiday spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Forepaugh
Sells Brothers
America
United
Atlanta
Ogletree Gains Popular Status in Capital House
Hon. A. H. Ogletree quickly adapts to the capital scene and becomes a popular member of the house. Butts' interests will not be neglected as the arrangement continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Ogletree
Aleady
Butts
Senator Atkinson Drives Support in Kimball Lobby
Hon. Alex Atkinson, a prominent figure in the Kimball lobby during the log rolling preliminaries, was noted as a good worker whose support pleased office seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Atkinson
Kimball
Col Dempsey Rebuffs Atlanta Visit Draws Legislative Support
Col T J Dempsey returned from Atlanta and mingled with the legislature crowd where his influence is noted. He is seen as an influential factor in securing positions and support, having made Butts County a capable representative last year. He aided candidates this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Dempsey
Atlanta
Col. Dempsey
Butts County
Watson Abandoned by His Own Party in State
The Hon. Thomas E. Watson finds himself in a hole as his party withdraws electors within the state. He has remained true to his party while facing harsher treatment from his colleagues than from the Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Watson
Tom
Hood’s Ssrsaparinlg Promises Health and Vitality
Advertisers claim Hood's Ssrsaparinlg provides health vigor and vitality and invites readers to try it themselves. The text presents a general benefit claim without specific evidence or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Jackson Town Ad Valorem Tax Ordinance of 1896
The town council ordains a tax of three tenths of one percent on all taxable property for 1896. The tax collector must open books October 10, 1896 and close December 1, 1896, after which filings are issued to delinquents. Approved October 2, 1896 by Mayor B. P. Bailey and Clerk Joseph Jolly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Leave to Sell Lands in Georgia Butts County
A. F. Moss as administrator requests leave to sell lands of James R. Gray deceased. hearing set for the first Monday in November. Also a separate sale notice: by order of Butts County Ordinary, land of G. W. Thurston deceased to be sold at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in November 1896 between sale hours, 105 acres in Coody's district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Moss
James R. Gray
Jas. F. Carmichael
Executors Sale of 240 Acre Carmichael Tract in Butts County
By virtue of an ordinary, on the first Tuesday in November 1896, at the court house door in Butts County, 240 acres more or less of J B Carmichael lands will be sold in three parcels. Lands adjoin I B Carmichael, R B Harkness, D N Carmichael, Jack Collins estate and A F Woodward. Terms cash. October 5 1896. I B Carmichael Executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Ordinary
Butts County
Court House
Coody
Said
G. W.thuston
Thomas Byars
W. B. Weaver
J. Smith
L.S. Woodward
D. Thurston
W. Thurston
J. B. Carmichael
I. B. Carmichael
R. B. Harkness
D. N. Carmichael
Jack Collins
A. F Woodward
John B.carmichael
Executors Sale Of Home Place In Butts County 1896
An order of the court of Ordinary of Butts county directs an executor sale on the first Tuesday in November 1896. The home place of Henry B Fletcher, about 191 acres, plus a 30 acre adjoining tract, both well timbered watered and cultivated, are offered cash. R M Fletcher executor, October 5 1896.
Notice to creditors of E E Pound estate
All persons indebted to the estate of E E Pound deceased must settle immediately and all with claims present them per law. This October 15 1896. Mrs E E Pound Administratrix of Estate of E E Pound deceased. 3m
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E. E. Pound
Administrators Sale of W A Bond Place 287 Acres
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Telfair county the W A Bond estate sale will occur at the Jackson courthouse door in Butts county. The 287 acre tract includes a six to eight horse farm with buildings, 30 to 40 acres of Bermuda pasture, original forest, and is watered by Tussahaw Creek near the Ocmulgee River seven miles northeast of Jackson. Terms announced sale day. W D Gilmore administrator.
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Court of Ordinary
Telfair County
Court House
Jackson
Butts Country
W. A. Bond
W.A. Bond
Tussahaw Creek
Ocmulgee River
Public sale of Indian Springs and Flovilla Railroad assets
Wm C Halk Receiver will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in November 1896 at the Jackson courthouse. The sale includes railway runnings from Flovilla to Indian Spring in Butts County, rolling stock, tools, and all company property. Payment options include cash, first mortgage bonds up to nine thousand dollars, or purchaser notes due at 30 and 60 days. deed withheld until notes paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Minter
Indian Spring
Flovilla
Butts
Wm. C.halk
November Sheriff's Sale of A. M. E. Church Parsonage Lot
A sheriff sale to satisfy a superior court execution against R D Watkins and Mose McKibben trustees of the A M E Church property. The property near Jackson in said county is the A M E Church Parsonage Lot bounded by J W Crum M V Mc Kibben W m Mallet and Oak street. Sale first Tuesday in November 1896 within legal hours for cash. October 7 1896. J O Beauchamp Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Said
A. M. E. Church Parsonage
Said County
J W. Crum
M.V. McKibben
W.m. Mallet
Oak Street
Superior Court
J. A. Plunket
R. D. Watkins
Mose McKibben
A. m. E. Church
J.O. Beauchamp
Petition to Amend Corporate Charter of Pepperton Cotton Mills
Pepperton Cotton petitions the Butts County Superior Court seeking an amendment to its charter dated 1896. The request proposes changing Paragraphs 5 and 4 of the charter order to allow capital stock of fifty thousand dollars, with power to increase to up to five hundred thousand dollars by majority vote of the corporation. Attorneys Erwin Cobb Woolly and Frank Z. Curry filed the petition on October 27, 1896, with Clerk John O. Rear recording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepperton Cotton
Ourton March Std
Millson
Butts County
Georgia
John O. Bear
Superior Court
Pepperton Cotton Mills
John O. Rear
Petition for Peppertown Cotton Mills charter amendment filed
Clerk John O Bear certifies the petition for amendment of Peppertown Cotton Mills charter is on file. Witnessed and sealed October 27.
Musical seals dazzle crowds in Atlanta show
The New York Sun reports on Capt Woodward’s Alaska sea lions in a vaudeville act by Adam Forepaw and Sells Brothers Shows. A hungry seal with a banjo improvises while the trainer feeds the others fish, then finally returns to play as the tub empties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Woodward
Alaska
Atlanta
Adam Forepaw
Sells Brothers
America
Tax Collector Announces Second Round Schedule
State and county tax collection dates posted by W. L. Carter T C. listing venues Stark Sanders Store Jackson Lamars mill Dodsons Store Flovilla Mt Vernon Church Worthville Postoffice McKibben Woodward Shop with books open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark, Sanders
Jackson
Lamars Mill and Dodsons
Flovilla
Mt Vernon Church
Worthville
Postoffice
McKibben
Woodward Shop
Editorial endorsement for Cham berlain’s remedy
The Darlington Journal touts Cham berlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a lifesaver for excruciating pains. The writer urges every family to keep it on hand and notes availability from Dr. W. L. Carmichael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Wis
Chamberlain
W. L. Carmichael
Hood's Sarsaparilla Restores Health to Ga Man
Elder E. C. Trash of Silvey Georgia says he suffered years of fatigue and catarrh of head throat and stomach. After failing with a specialist, he tried Hood's Sarsaparilla and after six bottles reports improved digestion and overall health, now feeling well.
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Hood
E. C. Trash
Silvey Ga
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Jackson Argus
D. d. Rose
Bank Iraft
Post Office
The
Sampazon Harris
Coweta
Supreme Bench
United States
Mr. Crisp
TRE Legislature
Ssarop
A Seils Brothers
United Circus
Ochamberlain
B. P. Bailey
Joseph Jolly
Treas
Henry B. Fletcher
R.M. Fletcher
Henry B Fletcher
Indian Spring and
Georgia—Butts County
Castoria
Ameng Cheri
Petitioner
U.s.journal of Medicine
W. H. Peeke
New York
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