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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
1
Jackson population grows by 165 since 1910 census
Census figures show Jackson city with 12 027 people on January 1 1920 up from 1 862 in 1910. Flovilla, Jenkinsburg and Pepperton also listed with declines and increases, while county totals include militia districts and incorporated places with 1900 and 1910 comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Jackson
Flovilla
Jenkinsburg
Pepperton
Butts County
Wee
Iron Springs
Dublin
Towaliga
Jackson City
Pepperton Town
Indian Springs
Flovilla City
Buttrill
Worthville
Georgia Population Reaches 2 893 601 in 1930 Census
The census bureau reports Georgia’s population at 2 893 601, up 10.9 percent over 1920, the smallest growth rate in state history. Georgia ranked as the enth most populous state in the nation, with 58 725 square miles and 44.4 people per square mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Georgia
Census Bureau
Union
Cedar Rock Church Revival Draws Large Congregations
Cedar Rock Church held revival services from Saturday July 24 to Sunday night. The pastor Miss Moody led sermons by Dr Carnes of Texas Mrs Diffie of Locust Grove and Dr Olloman of Jones County. Services at 10 am and 730 pm drew strong interest and several members were added to the church roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rock Church
Miss Moody
Carnes
Texas
Diffie
Locust Grove
Olloman
Jones County
Indian Springs Holiness Camp Meeting Opens Annual Session
Preparations are complete for the Indian Springs Holiness camp meeting with improved grounds and first class facilities. Rev. G. W. Mathews announces cheap certificate rates for travelers and railroads have been contacted to secure a one third return discount. The 1920 leaders are Rev. Joseph H. Smith and Rev. C. H. Babcock. Music directs by J. W. Read and Charlie Tillman, with W. M. Sheats leading the orchestra. Butts County Day noted for August 11 in honor of local residents who aided the campground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Springs
G. W. Mathews
Board of Trustees
Matthews
Joseph H. Smith
C. H. Babcock
Camp Ground
J. W. Read
Louisiana
Charlie D. Tillman
W. M. Sheats
Butts County
Superior Court Session Set for August 16
The August term of Butts Superior Court will convene August 16 for a week. Civil business appears lighter though several important cases remain. Criminal business is heavy with many cases expected to be disposed of in the second half. Grand and traverse jurors lists and civil calendar are printed elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butts
City Faces Coal Shortage Warning As Winter Nears
The city warns of a tightening coal supply with prices rising as winter approaches. Many families lack fuel while Southern Cotton Oil Co will not supply this season. Manager T A Nutt says coal in sight is about half the required amount and urges action to assist all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Cotton Oil Co
T. A. Nutt
Highway Fund Case Postponed in Georgia Counties Suit
Hearing on a mandamus petition by Butts Haralson Berrien and other South Georgia counties to force the State Highway Commission to apportion the automobile tag tax fund by post road mileage was postponed by Judge Andrew J Cobb to September 14 The delay follows a legislative push to distribute the funds and curb the commission with counsel led by Dr Charles M Strahan of the University of Georgia The postponement comes after a Knight resolution directing fund distribution passed in the lower house and will await adjournment of the legislature and final action on pending bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Butts
Haralson
Berrien
South Georgia
State Highway Commission
Andrew J. Cobb
Charles M. Strahan
University of Georgia
Clarke Superior Court
Hardwick to Speak in Jackson August 16
Former congressman and U.S. senator Thomas W. Hardwick will address voters in Butts county, Georgia, on Monday August 16 at 11 o clock in support of his gubernatorial bid. He is described as a vigorous and entertaining speaker likely to draw a large audience in Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Hardwick
Tenth District
United States
Butts County
Georgia
Rates Rise Across Railroads Under Commission Order
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved railroad rate hikes totaling about 1.5 billion dollars annually. Freight increases by up to 40 percent in the East, 35 percent in the West and South. passenger and Pullman charges rise 20 and 50 percent, with broader impacts on commodity prices and ongoing investment needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Territory
Western Territory
Southern Territory
Pullman Company
Great Lakes
Walker D. Hines
Commission
Western
Railroad Labor Board
Henry County Population Rises to 20420 in 1920 Census
The census bureau reports Henry County's 1920 population at 20,420, up 493 people or 2.5 percent from 1910. This rise reflects growth across the county during the decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry County
Meet Saturday to fix primary rules
A meeting of the executive committee of the sixth congressional district will be held at the Griffin courthouse on Saturday August 7 to adopt rules for the primary on September 8. Chairman is Hon. John R. L. Smith of Macon, secretary Hon. W. H. Wheaton of Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Sixth Congressional District
Court House
J. W. Wise
G. Ogden Persons
Wise
Congressional Executive Committee
John R. L. Smith
Macon
W. H. Wheaton
Bibb County
J. B. Turner
M. H. Taylor
Walter Defore
C. H. Perdue
W. K. Young
Sam B. Hunter
Butts
A. H. Ogletree
J. D. Jones
Clayton
C. H. Hutcheson
FE. L. Dorsey
Crawford
R. H. Culverhouse
I. P. Moore
Fayette
R. P. Minter
R. E. L. Fife
Henry
W. W. Milan
W. M. Har
Governor Dorsey Enters Senate Race in Georgia
Governor Hugh M. Dorsey announced he is a candidate for the United States Senate challenging incumbent Hoke Smith and T. E. Watson. He plans to issue a statement of principles later, with a three or four way race expected and a primary set for September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh M. Dorsey
United States Senate
Hoke Smith
T. E. Watson
Dorsey
Georgia
Smith
Watson
Bunk” Cooper
Macedonia Revival Series Opens August 15 At Baptist Church
Revival meetings begin Sunday August 15 at Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev J A Bonner preaching assisted by Rev Mr Parish of Carrolton Ga and J T Mayo of Forsyth leading a large choir. Stark community shows strong interest as the series will continue for several days with expected large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia Baptist Church
J. A. Bonner
Parish
Carrolton
J. T. Mayo
Forsyth
Stark
Cotton crop condition improves prospects for production rise
Washington, Aug 2. The Agriculture Department estimates cotton production will reach 12,519,000 bales, up over a million from previous forecasts. July weather boosted the crop, raising the condition to 74.1 percent of normal on July 25, seven points above last year and slightly below the 10 year July average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Oklahoma
California
Arizona
States
Jackson Road Contract Awarded For 126000
Spalding county commissioners awarded the Jackson road paving contract to Reese & Waldrop Construction Co for about 126 000. Federal authorities will pay half, reducing the county share to roughly 63 000. Stone, crusher, and convict labor plans aim to offer a five mile paved road at under 35 000 against the road fund, with completion in 120 working days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Spalding County Commissioners
Messrs. Wallace
Elder
Jester
Messrs
Roswell H. Drake
Hendley V. Kell
Court House
Griffin Corporation
Jackson Road
Reese & Waldrop Construction Co
Augusta
Kentucky Rock Asphalt Company
W. A. Crossland
Government Highway Commission
Federal Road Authorities
Spalding
Drake and
Kell
Griffin News and Sun
Bu't County Board of Education Meeting Postponed
The regular August meeting of the Bu't county board of education was postponed due to multiple members being absent. The session was rescheduled for a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Education
Bu‘t« County Board of Education
Vsday
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Yeayy
Cedar Rock
Superior Court
Highway Fund
Cobb
Hardwick
Ris
Jasper
Fitzhugh Penn
Jones
W. W. Barron
J. R. van Buren
Monroe
J. P. Carson
J. H. Mott
Pike
C. B. Gwyn
B. H. Hardy
R. L. Duke
J. E. Wallace
Upson
W. L. Jenkins
P. F. Brown
Senate
Macedonia
MR. Parish
Carrollton
Mayo
Department
Five Mile
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