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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1921
Page
8
Lem Bennett of Stockes county is 78 and says he drinks coffee three times daily, six cups each meeting on average, often waking at night for more. He claims a lifetime habit with only a few years of whisky that averaged a quart daily, estimating at least 17 232 gallons consumed.
Creditors of the estate of Joel B. Watkins late of Butts County are mailed to render their demands within the legal period and all debtors must pay promptly. Executed August 9 1921 by Executors Dr J B Watkins and Obie Watkins. Also notice to all debtors and creditors of John A Dodson deceased late of the county to render demands and for debtors to pay immediately per law. Admr J A Dodson dated July 13 1921.
Notice lists several petitions in Butts County Georgia for administration and dismission actions. The Dodson estate seeks leave to sell land for distribution among heirs. Hearings are set for the first Monday in September 1921 with dates labeled August 1 1921.
The Butt county superior court convenes Monday August 15 in Jackson at 9 am for a one week session. Judge W E H Searcy Jr will preside with E M Owen as prosecuting officer. Most civil business is light. many petty criminal cases and speeding incidents may be heard. speeding charges may be not pressed due to a recent supreme court ruling. The grand jury will organize Monday and report to the court.
Governor Hardwick named four new members to the University of Georgia board of trustees to begin eight year terms on August 23. L G Council J R Pottle Alexander A Lawrence and James B Nevin were selected to replace retiring trustees from Georgia districts and at large. Judge Hamilton McWhorter asked not to be reappointed due to health.
The United States Treasury announced a $206,000,000 decrease in the public debt during July. The gross debt stood at $23,771,000,000 on July 31, down from $23,977,000,000 on June 30, due to retirement of treasury certificates and sinking fund operations, with no new securities issued during the month.
A Mississippi analysis shows dairy farmers owe few notes while cotton farmers face large bank debt. Southern bankers and merchants report strong dairy town business as diversification yields higher cash flow. A Pennsylvania town case cites dairy growth spurred by banks, with creamery output and deposits rising sharply.
The Atlanta Journal announces it now carries full twenty four hour AP leased wire service in addition to United Press. Subscriptions are listed: Daily and Sunday nine dollars forty cents per year, six months five dollars. Daily Journal seven fifty yearly, four dollars six months. Sunday Journal five dollars yearly, two fifty six months.
A light courtroom exchange unfolds as the motorist admits no valid speeding excuse while joking the judge with a remark about the girl who urged him to speed. The banter reflects a humorous highway collision of defiance and charm.
Doctors J. R. Strickland and D. W. Pritchett list offices in Jackson and Barnesville. Guthrie & Company and H. M. Fletcher offer fire insurance on city and farm property, houses, furniture, and cotton. Guthrie & Company also advertise money to loan at low rates on farms and improved city property.
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