Local Social Notes From Elgin and Nearby Towns
Miss Sallie Mae Turner visited near Blount with her sister Mrs. J F Weldon last week. H H and Paul Jones visited Barnesville Tuesday. Mrs J R Hammond’s illness worries friends. Lizzie Mae Brooks was guest of Mrs J R Hammond last week. J R Turner and W D Turner visited Forsyth on business Saturday. Dr and Mrs R L Hammond and Mrs W M Hammond called on Mrs J R Hammond Thursday afternoon. Misses Jessie Turner and Ella Mae Aiken spent Thanksgiving with Lillie and Fannie Sue Pritchett. Mr and Mrs Charlie Parham of Griffin were guests of A F Pritchett Sunday. O L Weaver and J D Aiken spent Friday with Mrs J R Hammond. Lillie and Fannie Sue Pritchett visited Lois Jones Sunday. Mr and Mrs Herman Washington and children called on Mr and Mrs J A Turner Sunday. W M Aiken spent weekend at Smarts. J Q Washington visited Griffin Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Mae Turner
J. F. Weldon
Blount
H. H. and
Paul Jones
Barnesville
J. R. Hammond
Lizzie Mae Brooks
W. D
J. R. Turner
Forsyth
Lillie
Fannie Sue Pritchett
Lois Jones
Herman Washington
J. A. Turner
W. M. Aiken
Smarts
J. Q. Washington
Griffin
City of Monticello nominates officers in primary
In the recent city primary G. T. Powers was nominated as mayor of Nonticello defeating R. S. Talmage 107 to 83. Aldermen nominated were A. A. Almand H Burney J A Downs G W Hawkins J E Hecht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Powers
Nonticello
R. S. Talmage
A. A. Almand
H. &. Burney
J. A. Downs
G. W. Hawkins
J. E. Hecht
RAT-SNAP Rodent Killer Promises Money Back
Dosage cakes come in 35c, 60c, and $1.25 sizes for pantries kitchens cellars chicken houses and buildings. Sold and guaranteed by Carmichael Drug & Book Co Newton Hardware Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmichael Drug & Book Company
Newton Hardware Company
Prohibition Enforcer Jesse Mercer Visits Jackson
Hon. Jesse Mercer a government prohibition enforcement officer visited Jackson on Thanksgiving day. He conferred with city and county officials on enforcing the national prohibition act and noted state cooperation with Georgia authorities in carrying out the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Mercer
Jackson
Mercer
Georgia
Hall's Catarrh Medicine advertised with claims
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional cure for catarrh. It asserts internal action through the blood on mucous surfaces and offers a $100 reward for any case not cured, with testimonials and dealer details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Nature
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Safe Farming Plan Targets Cotton Cut in Georgia
Georgia farmers prepare for next year with a push toward food and feed crops. A sharp reduction in cotton acreage is urged, with proposals for a thirty acre block allocating Eight acres to cotton use thin land Ten acres to corn Four acres to oats with hay Four acres to sweet potatoes One acre to syrup cane Two acres to wheat and Four acres to early forage peavine hay to improve land for fall grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
South Georgia
Butts County
Genuine Bayer Aspirin Warning Prompts Caution
The notice warns that only aspirin with the Bayer name on the package or tablet is genuine and safe for use. It lists common uses from colds to headache and explains the Bayer trade mark and packaging options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Farmers Should Wait for Lower Fertilizer Prices
The Progressive Farmer notes farm incomes fall as cotton and corn values sink while costs to produce rise. Nitrate of soda and acid phosphate prices have climbed, and farm implements are expensive. The writer urges farmers to stay out of the fertilizer market until prices ease.
Rat Snap horse of farmers best ally and enemy ad claim
James Baxter of New Jersey praises RAT SNAP saying it keeps rats out and saves his farm money. The ad lists three cake sizes 35c 65c and 1.25 and notes dealers Carmichael Drug and Book Co and Newton Hardware Co. Also cites Interstate Commerce Commission figures: 6978 rail deaths and 143058 injuries in 1919, the safest year since 1898 and 1910 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Baxter
N. J
Carmichael Drug and Book Co
Newton Hardware Co
Interstate Commerce Commission
Georgia bills seek power to run public utilities
A 1920 Georgia General Assembly session proposal outlines two constitutional amendments to create a Hydro Electric Power Commission. It would authorize state debt for buying building and operating utilities and exempt the commission from Railroad Commission oversight. It warns of bonds taxing homeowners and renters to fund cheaper city services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
Georgia
General Assembly
Hydro-Electric Power Commission
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Lucy Moore Heaviest Woman Dies in Bristol Show Career
Lucy Moore reputedly the world’s heaviest woman died in Bristol. Born in Kentucky she weighed as much as 668 pounds at her peak. She toured globally in show business and reportedly received many marriage proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Moore
Bristol
England
Miss Moore
Kentucky
Georgia Tech Beats Auburn 34 to 0 to Claim Southern Championship
Jackson and Butts counties were well represented at the Georgia Tech Auburn football game in Atlanta on Thanksgiving Day. Tech won 34 to 0 before a crowd of more than 22,000. The win secures Tech the southern championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Butts County
Georgia Tech
Barbecue at Butts County Road Force Thanksgiving Dinner
The Butts county road force workers were treated to a Thanksgiving barbecue at the camp near Mr. J. O. Gaston’s home. Warden J. T. McClure hosted with Silas Doby directing the cooking of pork, chicken, rabbits, and possums. Ladies aided in meal prep. cigars were shared after.
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Butts County
J. O. Gaston
J. T. McClure
Silas Doby
McClure
Little girl injured by falling on scissors at school park
Winnie Lane, 9, daughter of Mr and Mrs James D Lane Sr, was hurt Wednesday afternoon near the Monticello schoolhouse when a pair of scissors in her satchel pierced her thigh. She received first aid at Mrs Frankie Wilburn’s home and was later taken home to Forsyth Street. Local friends extend wishes for her quick recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Lane
James D. Lane
Frankie Wilburn
Forsyth Street
Winnie
Monticello
Edward's Jewelry Store Announces Special Prices
Special prices on goods are displayed in show windows at Edward's Jewelry Store for the next two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
For Sale Hog Feed and Georgia Soap Plans
Hog feed made of all corn priced at 3.00 per 100 lbs from Jackson Milling Co. Mr J D Diffie of Georgia Soap Co visits Pennsylvania and Ohio plants to study progress and business conditions. Sunshine Soap Co Beaver Falls Pa capitalized at 2 500 000 with $100 par stock. Diffie aims to make Georgia Soap Co Jackson headquarters equal to leading plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Milling Co
J. D. Diffie
Georgia Soap Company
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Sunshine Soap Company
Beaver Falls
Penna
Diffie
Jackson
Classified Ad Results Mention Readers’ Purchases
Readership reports brisk activity as buyers respond to local classified ads. Items advertised span household goods vehicles and job postings with strong interest shown in affordable furniture and used vehicles. Local brokers note steady inquiry and quick turnarounds in several neighborhoods.
Capatone Promotion For Headache Relief
An ad promotes Capatone as effective for headaches neuralgia rheumatism nervous headaches lumbago earache and toothache. It offers a 20 cent hottie dose with money back if unsatisfied and claims availability at all drug stores.
Notice to Policy Holders Farmers Co operative Fire Insurance Co
A notice of assessment to policy holders was mailed on November 15th. This is the first assessment of the year and policy holders are asked to call at the Jackson National Bank to make prompt payment. J. H. Pope, Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-Operative Fire Insurance Co
Famers Co-Operative Fire Insurance Company
Jackson National Bank
J. H. Pope
Treas
Sale of two vacant lots in Butts County Georgia
By virtue of the last will and testament of A L Wooten deceased the two vacant lots near the Camp Ground in Butts County will be sold before the courthouse door in Jackson on the first Tuesday in December 1920. The property lies on the corner on the right hand side of the public road where the road turns to Flovilla from the Camp Ground road to Iron Springs. Cash. This November 9 1920. M L King executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Butts County
A. L. Wooten
Jackson
Camp Ground
Said
Flovilla
Iron Springs
M. L. King
Notice of sale in Jenkinsburg Georgia foreclosure
The Farmers Bank of Jenkinsburg Georgia will sell on the first Tuesday in December 1920 at the Butts County courthouse by mortgage power. Items include a 2 acre house and lot in Jenkinsburg, two 7 year old mules Joe and Jane, a Ford touring car, stock certificates in Jenkinsburg Gin Company, and four shares in the same company to satisfy a promissory note of 2566.30 dollars with interest and costs. Sale at public auction to the highest cash bidder.
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State of
Georgia
Butts
D. Wa
W. J. McClendon
Farmers Bank
Jenkinsburg
Superior Court
Butts County
Cou
T. P. Kimbell
Southern Railway Co
D. W
W. J. MclClendon
J. B. Childs
W. E. Smith
A. S. Mills
Farmers Bank OF
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Atlanta
Sloan’s Liniment
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