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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
7
Property listings show 300 acres between Indian Sprilts and Forsyth priced at 30 per acre with 1 3 cash and 100 acres nearby at 35 per acre with half cash. Brown and Pruitt of Locust Grove advertise. Also seventy acres on the Jackson Putlman's Ferry road with tenant houses and timber, asking price via Miss Catherine Maddox on site. Also rental wanted for a five or six room house by Sept 1.
A veteran teacher recounts a scandalous incident from years ago when a young colleague revealed she had married his cousin and urged a kiss the bride moment. The superintendent witnessed the kiss, leaving him unable to explain the secrecy.
In a Louisville Courier Journal item quoted in the record, four men debate investment in an oil venture. Instead of drilling a new well, they decide to raise funds to erect a telephone pole as a marker or landmark for their operation.
Mrs. T. F. Parks praises Thedford's Black-Draught as the old reliable liver medicine that aids digestion, relieves sour stomach and headache, and helps with constipation. The product is a standard household remedy with seventy years of use and is available at all druggists.
D A Walker in the Progressive Farmer explains the value of storing sweet potatoes for the January to April selling peak. With 125 to 150 bushels per acre and prices often $1.25 to $1.50 a bushel, proper handling and controlled humidity ensure minimal rot and higher profits.
Mrs. Lula Lummus seeks twelve months support from the estate of William M. Lummus deceased. Appraisers filed a return and all interested persons must show cause before the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in September 1920 why the petition should not be granted. August 2, 1920. J. H. Ham Ordinary.
B F Akin administrator seeks court leave to sell land of late G E Harmon to pay debts and distribute among heirs. The Court of Ordinary will hear the application at the regular September term, to be held on the first Monday in September 1920. August 3 1920.
C H Farrar applied for permanent letters of administration on Emma E Farrar estate. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the official office within legal time to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness signed this 2nd day of August, 1920.
J. J. O'Neal administrator of Mrs. L. N. O'Neal seeks discharge after filing that the estate is fully administered. The court is asked to cite all persons interested, kindred and creditors to appear and show cause if any. The rest discusses employment, work ethic, and agricultural pest concerns.
From Jeff Davis county Georgia the court orders show cause why the administrator should not be discharged and letters of dismission issued on the first Monday in September 1920. Guardian roles for L N O Neals estate are noted with sale of warded land to satisfy maintenance. J N Greer estate twelve months support petition also requires cause showings on first Monday in September 1920. August 11 1920.
The document lists docket numbers and parties in the August Term 1920 of Butts Superior Court. It covers suits against Central Georgia Power Co and various others, including City of Jackson, Towaliga Falls Power Co, and multiple local firms and individuals, with case numbers ranging through 399. The page reflects civil actions and intercompany disputes emerging from the period.
Pepperton baseball team defeated Griffin 7 to 6 Saturday afternoon at home. Griffin led in the ninth when Parr hit a two bagger to drive in two runs. Harry Moore pitched solidly for Pepperton against Boggs of Griffin.
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