City officials organized as new year opens
City council organized with committees named for Finance Water and lights Police Sanitary Streets Cemetery Litigation Ordinances Schools Printing. New appointments include A. R. Conner as tax receiver and collector Charles T. Thornton as chief of police O B Knowles as assistant chief J T McMichael as depot policeman J A McMichael as clerk and treasurer and A B Lindsey returning as superintendent of water and light. Salary of chief and assistant raised to 100 dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkns
J. B. Settle
J. L. Bailey
C. M. Kimbell
G. E. Mallet
J L. Bailey
J. B. ‘Settle
G. E., Mallet
A. R. Conner
J. W. Carmichael
Atlanta
Charles T. Thornton
O. B. Knowles
J. T. McMichael
J. A. McMichael
A. B. Lindsey
Water and Light Department
J. T. Moore
E. L. Smith
Bond Commission
J. H. McKibben
W. P. Nutt
J.B. Guthrie
Death of J E Price in Atlanta Framed by War Service
Joseph Emil Price aged 51 died in an Atlanta hospital after a brief illness. A master mechanic at Pepperton Cotton Mills since 1903 he was highly regarded for skill and integrity. Survived by wife two daughters Alma and Mabel and two sons Emil and Joe E Price Jr of Pepperton. Funeral services held in Atlanta and burial in Jackson with Rev S R England officiating.
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Joseph Emil Price
Atlanta
Atlanta Lasteek
Price
Pepperton Cotton Mills
America
Alma
Mabel
Emil
Cincinnati
Joe E. Price, Jr
Pepperton
Awtrey & Lowndes
Jackson
Georgia Democrats to Hold Meeting Soon
Judge James J. Flynt of Griffin says he will call the state executive committee to meet in Atlanta during the first week of February to decide on delegates to the national convention. If a presidential primary decision is not ready, an adjourned session may follow. The meeting is expected to draw large attendance.
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James J. Flynt
Griffin
State Executive Committee
Judge Flynt
Beig
Flynt Hag
Atlanta
Payroll Files Swell as Uncle Sam Expands Workforce
Washington figures show about 100000 on the federal payroll, up from 37900 five years earlier. Senator Smoot criticizes inefficiency and unfinished work across bureaus, noting interdepartment transfers when jobs are cut and new staff added. The pattern suggests government costs stay high, with reforms unlikely this or next Congress.
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Washington
Sam
Uncle Sam
Smoot
Utah
Census Bureau
Alexius Commandery Inspected by Georgia Official
Alexius Commandery No. 22 Knights Templar was inspected Friday night by Eminent Sir H. S. Jones, Captain General of the Grand Commandery of Georgia. The temple degree was conferred on Dr Sloan of Macon Dough, and Jones commended the officers. Inclement weather kept attendance down, though the commandery has been active and conferred many degrees this year, with Eminent Commander H. M. Fletcher credited for tireless work.
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Alexius Commandery No
Knights Templar
H. S. Jones
Georgia
Dr. Sloan
MacDonough
Knight Jones
Knighti
Alexius Commandery
H. M. Fletcher
Georgia to end passing hat tax method and set minimum valuations
Georgia will replace voluntary hat contributions with a state enforced minimum valuation. Tax commissioner Fullbright explains that actual values far exceed returned values, with only 32 percent of true worth reported. Counties must reach at least 35 percent, boosting 1920 tax values by about 225 million and increasing state revenue accordingly. Special investigators may aid counties in uncovering unreturned property.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Henry J. Fullbright
Fullbright
Cherokee
Elbert
Gilmer
Green
Henry
Houston
Jackson
Jones
Lincoln
Madison
Monroe
Montgomery
Morgan, Murray
Paulding
Screven
Washington
Wilkes
Appling
Chatham
Chattahoochee
Fulton
Glynn Harris
Miller
Muscogee
Lee Birthday Observed in Jackson Bank Closures Reported
The birthday of General Robert E. Lee on January 19 was observed in Jackson with banks closed. Lee's birthday is noted as a legal holiday in many Southern states.
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Lee
Jackson
Robert E. Lee
Banky
Butts County Tax Digest Estimate Revealed
Tax Commissioner H. J. Fullbright reports Butts County collected 2 1 percent of real property value totaling 2 568 044 last year. With 35 percent valuation this year the digest would rise to 1 721 036 and full land value estimated at 40.00 per acre.
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H. J. Fullbright
Butts County
Fullbright
Governor Dorsey to speak on cotton bank plan in Butts
Hon. Hugh M. Dorsey governor of Georgia will address Butts county residents Tuesday at 10 30 am in the court house about the Cotton Bank and Trust Corporation. The bank aims to aid cotton farmers by buying and holding distress cotton until prices rise. J H Mills of the Georgia Farmers Union will accompany him and may speak. After Butts he heads to McDonough for a 3 pm address with additional engagements in Covington and Monticello.
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Hugh M.’ Dorsey
Georgia
Butts County
Court House
Cotton Bank and Trust Corporation
Dortsey
South
Dorsey
J. H. Mills
Georgia Farmers’ Union
McDonough
Covington
Monticello
Steps Taken to Localize Flu Outbreak in Chicago
Washington reports the influenza outbreak in Chicago is being localized. Health officials caution uncertainty but expect no recurrence as the disease ran its course last year. Troop movements have ceased, medical staff return to civilian work, and only seven thousand six hundred eighty-nine U S cases were reported from Sept 1, 1919 to Jan 10, 1920 versus fifty-five million the prior year.
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Washington
Chicago
Public Health Service
Health Service
United States
Return Day in Butts Superior Court Set for January
Tuesday January 27 will be return day in Butts superior court according to Clerk S. J. Foster. There has been little new business, but a considerable amount of criminal business is expected at the February term.
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Butts Superior Court
S. J. Foster
County Democratic Executive Meeting Set For Saturday
A county political meeting is called for Saturday at 10 30 a m to elect a new Democratic Executive Committee and appoint a sub committee to draft primary rules. The group may set the primary date and decide candidate assessment to cover the expenses.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Buttrill
J. H. Mills
J.B. Childs
J. W. Benson
Coodys
M. E. Washington
O. L. Weaver
W. .M. Hammond
Dublin
B. C. Ward
W. O. Moore
Edmund Hay
Indian Springs
Dr. A. F. White
W. W. Preston
Miller Ogletree
W. P. Castelberry
Iron Springs
J. D. Jones
Currie
Lane Praises Gen. Robert E. Lee At Lanier High
Mr Lane spoke to over 1,100 Lanier High School students and visitors recalling General Lee as a supreme military genius moral leader and Christian gentleman. He honored Confederate veterans and contrasted Lee’s leadership with ancient and Napoleonic Caesars and Alexander.
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Macon News
Robert E. Lee
South
McKibben Lane
Lanier High School
Lane
Robert Edward Lee
Caesar
Alexander
Napoleon
Lee
139 Acres Sold Here Tuesday for $8700
In Monroe county, 139 acres of land were sold at public sale on Tuesday. Guardian A C Maddox and guardians Tenella McMichael and A C Tingle were involved, with the land bid in by A C Tingle for 8700 dollars, about 62 dollars per acre. Bidding was brisk before the sale concluded.
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A. C. Maddox
Tenella McMichael
A. C. Tingle
Monroe County
Tingle
Butts County Quota Solicitor Salary Report
Butts County’s portion of the Flint circuit solicitor general’s salary is 292.92 per year, with the Flint circuit solicitor’s salary set at 3500 annually from January 1, 1919. Seven counties—Butts, Fayette, Henry, Spalding, Pike, Monroe and Upson—share the cost proportional to tax digests. Spalding pays the largest share. Salary is payable quarterly via county warrants.
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Butts County
Flint Circuit
Butts
Fayette
Henry
Spalding
Pike
Monroe
Upson
Census Push Encourages Clear Responses
Civic leaders urge full participation in the census to boost community pride and funding. Residents are asked to self report if they have not yet been counted, ensuring accurate local representation.
Eight Acres to Plow Advised for Georgia Farmers
Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture J. J. Brown urges farmers not to overplant cotton this year. He says every farmer should plant at least eight acres to the plow, grow early and cultivate intensively to fight boll weevil damage and secure good prices. He notes improved farm labor, a strong food-demand outlook, and aims for a record agricultural year surpassing 1919 production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
J. J. Brown
San Francisco Chosen for 1920 Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Committee selected San Francisco as the site for the 1920 national convention. The date of the meeting was set with Monday, June 28 removed as the convention date. The committee adopted resolutions endorsing the Versailles Treaty and denouncing Republican senators for blocking ratification and reservations.
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Washington, D. C
San Francisco
Democratic National Committee
Senate
Liquor Tax Totals for Last Year Recounted
The report from the Internal Revenue Bureau shows fermented and distilled liquor taxes at 483 million dollars for 1919. Total revenue collected reached 3.85 billion, up from 809 million in 1917.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
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J. E. Price
J. J. Flynt
Washington City
Cotton Bank
MR. Lane
Gen
State Commissioner OF Agriculture
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