Adverse report blocks circuit bill in Georgia House
After Senate approval, the plan by Senator Smith to form a new judicial district for Clayton Henry Butts and Monroe counties failed in House General Judiciary Committee No 1. Opponents warned of higher taxes and no need for change while supporters cited court clog and delays. The debate lasted over an hour in Forsyth and Atlanta Constitution reported.
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Senate General Judiciary Committee
Senate
Smith
Clayton
Henry
Butts
Monroe
House General Judiciary Committee
Fayette
Spalding
Pike
Upson
O. H. B. Bloodworth
Forsyth
Ogden Persons
Thirty-Fouth
Arnold
B. S. Willingham
Taylor
Green
Towles
W. M. Wright
Clayton County
Atlanta Constitution
Hugh Dorsey Club Formed Here Tuesday
A Dor sey Club for Butts county was organized at the courthouse on Tuesday afternoon. J. H. Land was elected president and Prof. A. J. Fleming secretary and treasurer. District vice presidents were named for Coody, Towaliga, Buttrill, Worthville and Iron Springs among others.
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Court House
Dorsey Club
Butts County
J. H. Land
A. J. Fleming
Coody
W. J. McClendon
Towaliga
T. J. Thomason
Buttrill
D. B. Moore
Worthville
J. E. Kitchens
Iron Springs
C. L
Candidates Rush to Qualify for State House Races
Time is short for candidates to enter state house races as August 15 is set as the filing deadline per the state executive committee. The August 12 county committee meeting will set assessments and finalize primary arrangements for judges solicitors representatives state senators and other offices.
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Rwes
State Executive Committee
State House
Butts County Fair Plans Active Campaign Meeting
The Butts County Fair Association calls a meeting at Jackson courthouse Thursday morning August 11 to elect a president and discuss urgent business. Officers district vice presidents and committee members are urged to attend as preparations for the 1916 fair accelerate with an aggressive advertising push and committee mobilization. Members listed include Maddux Jackson W H Singly Indian Spring O B Knowles Pepperton Ed Wooten Flovilla Butler Smith Dublin and T J Waldrop. Five lists reported 291 members enrolled with outstanding committees to report August 12.
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Butts County Fair Association
Court House
Jackson
Butts County Fair
Maddux
W. H. Singley
Indian Spring
O. B. Knowles
Pepperton
Ed Wooten
Flovilla
Butler Smith
Dublin
T. J. Waldrop
Butts County Day A Feature At Indian Springs Camp Meet
The Indian Springs camp meeting runs August 10 to 20 led by Rev. Will Harney of Kentucky and Rev. John Paul of South Carolina. Dr. Harney praised as a rare preacher and Dr. Paul noted as a clear teacher and editor. Charlie Tillman leads singing with an orchestra and chorus. Annie Lou McCord is chorus secretary. An electric light plant, new cottages, and improved grounds mark the event. Butts County Day falls August 16 with plans for a large attendance and active community participation.
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Indian Springs
Will Harney
Kentucky
John Paul
South Carolina
Harney
Christian Endeavor World
Boston
Paul
Nashville Christian Advocate
Asbury
Charlie Tillman
Tabernacle
Butts County
Jones County Farmer Fined for Cattle Quarantine Violation
E. L. Hudson of Jones county pleaded guilty in Macon city court to breaking the cattle quarantine act and was fined 35 dollars including costs or two months in jail. He faced two indictments for moving cattle from Jones into Bibb without inspection and for driving tick infested cattle on a public Georgia highway, based on a report by cattle inspector Dr. L. E. Morecock.
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Macon
E. L. Hudson
Jones County
Bibb
Farmers Union Warehouse Elects Officers and Directors
At the annual meeting, stockholders praised General Manager J. M. Gaston with a favorable yearly report. Elected officers are President J. J. Mapp, Vice President W. B. Kimbell, and Secretary F. L. Walthall. Directors repeat: G. P. Saunders, W. J. Garr, H. L. Gray, J. D. Brownlee, W. F. Stroud.
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Farmers Union Warehouse Company
J. M. Gaston
J. J. Mapp
W. B. Kimbell
F. L. Walthall
Messrs
G. P. Saunders
W. J. Garr
H. L. Gray
J.D. Brownlee
W. F. Stroud
Farmers Union
Gaston
Butts County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Notice
The executive committee of Butts County calls a meeting in Jackson at 10 a m on August 12 to assess candidates and arrange the September 12 primary, with other necessary business to be conducted. A H Ogletree chairs.
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Butts County
Democratic Executive Committee
Court House
Jackson
Sixth District Primary Set With Convention in Macon
The sixth district GOP executive committee met in Griffin and set September 12 as the primary date with plurality rule. A convention is planned for September 20 at the Dempsey Hotel in Macon. August 10 is the filing deadline with a $5 fee. Delegates from all twelve counties attended as J W Wise was unanimously endorsed for re election to Congress. Mr Wise hosted a dinner for delegates after the meeting.
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Executive Committee
Griffin
Dempsey
Macon
J. R. van Buren
Jones
New Building Rising and Local Business Moves
Messrs. Buttrill Bros. purchase the brick Mulberry street building formerly King’s garage from Joel B. Watkins. A two story modern structure will house their auto business with Quartermus and McDonald as contractors. M. L. King relocates to Bailey & Jones Co. block on Third street. R. J. Carmichael plans a hardware shop in the Carmichael Mallet Co. grocery room. A. H. Smith upgrades his Indian Springs street residence, G. L. Maddox serves as contractor.
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Messrs
Buttrill Bros
Joel B. Watkins
Mulberry Street
King’s Garage
Quartermus & McDonald
M. L. King
Bailey & Jones Co
Third Street
R. J. Carmichael
Carmichael-Mallet Co
A. H. Smith
Indian Springs Street
G. L. Maddox
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Fice
Little Tome
Mary
G. E. Mallet
Butts County Day
Georgia
L. E. Morecock
Warehouse
Farmers Union Warehouse
Scalesman
A. H. Ogletree, Chr
MR. Wise
J. W. Wise
Congress
Bible
J. Walter Wise
Wise
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