Jackson Considers School Building Bond Election
Citizens of Jackson vote on school improvement bonds after council and board of education meetings. Proposed work includes three new rooms heating system painting and desks with funds to be drawn as needed. Supporters push both a renovated plant and a new building while seeking temporary relief for students.
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Jackson
Board of Education
Council
P. E. Dennis
Macon
Court House
Woman’s Club
Watkins
J. T. Moore
R. N. Etheridge
H. O. Ball
W. O O. Ham
J. D. Jones
Watking
Mass Meeting
J. B. Settle
J. M. Currie
R. P. Newton
A. Buttrill
G. E. Mallet
Pauline Mallet
L. L. O’kelley
S. P. Nichols
L. D. Watson
Messrs
J. M. Curry
S.P. Nichols
Wigwam Hotel Begins 1920 Season Preparations
Mr J More Watts returns to Jackson to prepare the Wigwam Hotel for the 1920 season. Improvements are planned before the May 15 opening and conventions are booked at Indian Springs this summer. Undertakers and druggists are among groups already scheduled to meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. More Watts
Dinkler
Ma-in
Jackson
Watt
Indian Springs
Confederate Pension Bill Would Pay One Dollar a Day
Representative A. S. Anderson of Jenkins County prepares a 1920 state pension bill to pay Confederate veterans and widows one dollar per day. He expects the measure to pass, noting the rising death rate will soon reduce the need for state aid. Data gathering and framing are underway for the forthcoming general assembly introduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Anderson
Jenkins County
Anderson
General Assembly
Revival planned by First Baptist Church in Jackson
The First Baptist Church of Jackson announces revival meetings from April 28 to May 9. Dr. J H Dew will lead evangelistic services, with Wolslagel directing singing and a large choir planned. Daily services at 3 pm and 8 pm will run throughout the period. Further updates will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Dew
First Baptist Church
Dew
Southern Baptist Circle
Jackson
Wolslagel
Southern Baptist Convention
Fairburn Banker Sentenced Five Years for Embezzlement
William B. Green former vice president of the Fairburn Banking Company was found guilty by a Campbell County jury of embezzling bank funds. Judge John B Hutcheson sentenced him to five years in the state pen. The jury convicted on two counts cash and Liberty Bonds. A motion for a new trial was filed and a hearing set for May 22.
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Fairburn
William_ B. Green
Fairburn Banking Company
Campbell County
John B. Hutcheson
Green
Liberty Bonds
Officers Capture Liquor and Break Up Still
Sheriff Lavender and county policemen Thornton and Asbury arrested Wash Cochran in Jackson on Sunday for about one gallon of liquor found at his home. Marshall Dan Brooks seized three gallons of liquor aboard a train at Flovilla from Shorty McClendon and the suspect dropped the suitcase with booze before fleeing. A later house search found another gallon of liquor. Officers also broke up a still on Tussahawk Creek Thursday with no arrest. three beer barrels were poured out.
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Lavender
Thornton and Asbury
Wash Cochran
Jackson
Marshall Dan Brooks
Shorty McClendon
Flovilla
Tussahaw Creek
Rainfall Highlights and Temp Averages for March
March rainfall totaled 9.15 inches with 15 clear and 15 cloudy days. The 24 hour record reached 6.00 inches on the 28th, normal is 4.85. Highest March temperature 82 on the 27th, low 23 on the 8th, mean 54. Butts County reports a prima on March 5 and another scheduled for April 20.
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Butts County
Death of Mr. O. B. Willis in Berner community
Mr. O. B. Willis, 62, died Thursday morning at his sister Mrs Ed Lowell home in Berner after months of poor health and a two week critical period. He was a former Jackson furniture dealer and monument maker turned traveling salesman. Survived by two sons T G Willis of Jackson and O M Willis of Bartow Fla, a daughter Mary Willis in Milledgeville, a half brother W B Willis and two half sisters Mrs Ed Sowell and Mrs Hiram Bryant all of Berner. Funeral held Friday at 3 pm at Jackson Cemetery with Dr Robert VanDeventer and Dr McKay officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Willis
Ed Lowell
Berner
Willis
Jackson
T. G. Willis
Robert VanDeventer
Dr. McKay
Jackson Cemetery
Messrs
J. W. Hencely
W. H. Dodson
C. B. Sims
W. B. Thompson
G. E. Mall
Floods Wash Out 36 County Bridges In Latest Storm
County Commissioner J O Gaston puts total bridge loss at 10000 with 36 wooden and one steel bridge destroyed. Damage to farmland runs into thousands as land owners face slow rebuilding. Peach grower T W Nelson and others report heavy fruit crop losses from hail and rain. Traffic disrupted while repairs proceed.
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J. O. Gaston
T. W. Nelson
Pink boll worm not a serious menace to cotton says Texas farmer
J J Kilpatrick of Candalaria Texas disputes government claims about the pink boll worm. He says the pest is not as destructive as the army worm and urges quarantine with seed changes to minimize damage. He accuses officials of planting worms to support policy and calls for penalties against such actions.
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J. J. Kilpatrick
Candalaria
Texas
J. H. Kilpatrick
White Plains
Presidio County
Mexico
Three Candidates Vie In Georgia Presidential Primary
Georgia voters will choose among Mitchell Palmer Hoke Smith and Thomas E Watson in the April 20 presidential primary. Only these three remain after April 1 and official ballots will be prepared by Flynt and Gardner. Some counties may skip voting, with Flynt appointing delegates if so. Palmer and Smith campaign actively while Watson touts anti administration stance.
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Georgia
Mitchell Palmer
United States
Hoke Smith
Thomas E. Watson
Chressman
Palmer
Smith
Watson
Flynt
Gardner
State Executive Committee
State Committee
J. J. Flynt
First Quarterly Conference At Jackson Methodist Church
Rev. Luke Johnson presided at the Griffin district first quarterly conference at Jackson Methodist church Sunday and filled the pulpit in the evening. He visited churches at Stark and Jenkinsburg during his county tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Johnson
Griffin
Jackson Methodist Church
Jackson Church
Johnson
Stark
Jenkinsburg
Central Georgia Power Proposes 28 Percent Rate Increase
The Central Georgia Power Co seeks rail road commission approval for a 28 percent power rate rise. If granted Forsyth would face higher annual costs, with 1919 city power usage totaling $9,169.50 and the proposed increase adding $2,567.46. Forsyth and neighboring cities plan protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Georgia Power Co
Railroad Commission
Forsyth
Citie
Monroe Advertiser
Circus Day Draws Thousands to Jackson Beautified Parade
Sparks circus made its first Jackson stop after leaving Macon winter quarters. Two performances drew crowds from across several counties with the big tent at east Third street near Pepperton Cotton Mills packed both showings. The city felt “circus hungry” as residents enjoyed elephants and features of the parade and show.
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Jackson
Sparks Circus
Macon
East Third Street
Pepperton Cotton Mills
Revival Services At Griffin Church Impress Community
Rev S R England returned Saturday from Griffin where he assisted in revival meetings the past week. He reports good results during the services and a profound impression on the community.
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S. R. England
Griffin
Country bankers lose in decision in par clearance case
Federal Judge Beverly D. Evans refused to remand to state court the case American Bank and Trust Company et al v Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and dismissed the bill. Country banks argued the Fed order would force them into the reserve system and strip them of customary compensation for check collection and remittance. Atlanta representatives said they will appeal the decision immediately.
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Savannah
Beverly D. Evans
American Bank and Trust Company Et al
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Federal Reserve Bank
Reserve System
Atlanta
Country Bankers Association
United States
Cities to Protest 28 Percent Rate Increase by Power Company
A front of cities including Forsyth Barnesville and Monticello plan to protest before the railroad commission against Central Georgia Power Companys request for a 28 percent rate rise. Mayors and city attorneys prepare for the April 14 hearing with local officials attending to press the case amid potential higher charges for municipal utilities and industry users.
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Jackson
Railroad Commission
Central Georgia Power Company
Forsyth
Barnesville
Monticello
Omaston
Griffin
Hampton
Jonesboro
Watkins
J. T. Moore
A. B. Lindsey
Water and Light Department
Former Butts County Lady S J Bennett Dies At 50
The death of Mrs S J Bennett a longtime Butts County resident occurred Friday at her daughter's home in Hawkinsville after months of ill health. Born Annie Waldrop she was about 50 and a Sandy Creek church member. Funeral at Sandy Creek with burial in Flovilla. Survived by four sons one daughter two brothers and three sisters.
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S. J. Bennett
Butts County
Hawkinsville
Bennett
Annie Waldrop
Houston County
Sandy Creek
Flovilla
Messrs
W. A
T. J. Waldrop
Monroe Bennett
Eastman
Jessie Moss
Emma Waldrop
Edwards Leads Telegraph Poll in New Jersey Race
The Macon Telegraph straw ballot closed on April 1 showing Governor Edwards of New Jersey with a commanding lead. Ballot totals list candidates and groups with varying counts from 314 to 2,125 among Uninstructed voters and party or interest group entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon Telegraph
Edwards
New Jersey
Eewaeekel
Magia
Joe S
Cevabe
Dorsey Names R A Denny Attorney General
Governor Dorsey appointed Col. R A Denny of Rome to succeed Clifford Walker as attorney general. Walker resigns with effect set for April 30. Denny is a well known North Georgia attorney.
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Dorsey
Col
R. A. Denny
Rome
Clifford Walker
Walker
Col. Denney
North Georgia
Local candidates set for April 20 primary in Butts County
Butts County Democratic Executive Committee votes to hold a white primary on April 20 for Representative State Senator and Coroner in connection with the presidential preferential primary. Candidates listed include W. E. Watkins C. L. Redman J. H. Mills and C. G. Britt. Registration closes April 12 with a60 and 60 assessments per candidate.
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Butts County
Georgia
W. E. Watkins
Representative
C. L. Redman
J. H. Mills
State Senate
C. G. Britt
Coroner
Democratic Executive Committee
Executive Committee
J. M. Currie
J. D. Jones
Spalding County Suffers Heavy Bridge Damage
Spalding County reports two thirds of a bridge washed away during a storm. Griffin News & Sun quotes Chairman Wallace estimating damage around $10,000. Officials seek to repair the washes as quickly as possible.
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Spalding County
Griffin News & Sun
Wallace
Meron
Newsprint Crisis Tops Georgia Press Meeting
Georgia editors met in Atlanta at Capital City Club to discuss a severe newsprint shortage. Royal Daniel of Quitman urged suspending small papers until conditions improve, noting open market paper is scarce and costly. Big city dailies were blamed for excessive waste amid broader industry concerns.
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Georgia Press Association
Atlanta
Royal Daniel
Quitman
City
Daniel
The
Press Association
City of Atlanta
Capital City Club
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Wigwam
Baptist Church
MR. O. B. Willis
FIRST
Ee Meeting
Griffin Church
Telegraph
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