New Building Waits on War in Jackson
The Jackson high school project stalls after the Supreme Court ruling on the 22 000 bond issue. Voters approved the bonds 146 to 6, but intervenors challenged the process and a special registration was debated. With war's end looming, officials expect no action until after the conflict. A three acre lot was purchased near the present site to enable future construction and supervision.
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Supreme Court
Jackson
R. W. Mays
Messrs
J. B. Carmichael
W. J. Wood
W. E. H. Searcy
Col. T. J. Dempsey
Improvement in Local Fuel Situation
The report notes a substantial easing of coal and wood shortages in Jackson. A coal car for Pepperton Cotton Mills was diverted to domestic use, while wood shipments rise as farm work ends. Additional coal arrivals are expected soon, reducing the overall fuel scarcity.
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Jackson
Pepperton Cotton Mills
Porto Rico Plans Second Training Camp
A second training camp will open at Porto Rico on February 1. An attendance of 400 will be selected from Porto Rico citizens and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Officers Raid Moonshine Still Near Smiths Mill
Revenue officers T. B. Harria and J. E. McNair raided a moonshine still on an island near Smiths mill. A gallon and a quart of liquor were seized and the outfit destroyed. Tom Fears and his sons Morris and George were involved. Morris and George fled to the water after being pressed, while Tom was captured. This was the second raid by the pair on Saturday.
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Revenue
T. B. Harria
J. E. McNair
Smith’s Mill
Outfit
Tom Fears
Morris
George Fears
Harris and
McNair
Nitrate Sale Planned For Farmers In Butts County
The United States Department of Agriculture will sell at cost a supply of nitrate of soda to farmers in Butts County. Price is 75.50 dollars per ton, unloaded at Atlantic ports, with freight and state fertilizer tag fees extra. Applications via County Agent J. H. Blackwell or local committee members must be received by February 4.
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Washington, D. C
J. H. Blackwell
Butts County
United States Department of Agriculture
Butis
County
War Industries Board
Food Control Act
Atlantic
J. O. Gaston
R. P. Lasnett
J. R. Hammond
Secetary of Agriculture
Washington
Colored men called into Army under selective service law
Eight percent of the 9,586,508 men registered are colored. Of these about 209,000 have been called and more than 75,000 certified for service. Among colored men called, 36 of 100 were certified while 64 were rejected or discharged, versus 25 of 100 white citizens certified.
Local plants close down under fuel order in Butts County
The National Fuel Administrator Garfield ordered manufacturing plants to close from Friday January 18 to Tuesday January 22. Peppertown Cotton Mills Empire Buggy Company lumber firms and all steam or fuel heating plants faced shutdowns with limited heat to prevent freezing. Jackson stores mostly affected with grocery and drug stores open part of the day. Banks excluded.
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Butts County
National Fuel Administrator
Garfield
Pep
Perton Cotton Mills
Empire Buggy Company
Lumber Companies
Jackson
Carmichael Mallet Company
Atlanta
Obituary of J F McMichael He dies at 65 in Butts County
J Frank McMichael longtime Butts County resident and weather forecaster died Saturday at his home near Jackson after several weeks of illness. He was 65 and survived by his wife, three sons Jesse William Charlie, three daughters Stone Young T B Conner and Allie McMichael. Funeral at Cedar Rock Church at noon with Rev. S R England officiating. interment Cedar Rock Cemetery.
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J. Frank McMichael
Jackson
McMichael
Cole
Jesse
William
Charlie McMichael
Stone Young
T. B. Conner
Allie MccMichael
Butts County
Cedar Rock
S. R. England
Jackson Methodist Church
Cedar Rock Cemetery
Butts County Boys Corn Club Wins at Atlanta Show
The Southeastern Fair in Atlanta announced prize winners from the Butts County Boys Corn Club. Bernard Gaston led the state with a $25 cash prize and a $25 Athens Agricultural College scholarship. Morris McClure won $10, Bennie McClendon received a four horse plow.
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Butts County Boys Corn Club
Atlanta
Bernard Gaston
Agricultural College At
Athens
Morris McClure
Bennie McClendon
Butts County
Citizens Buy War Stamps in Butts County
War Saving Stamp sales rise in Butts County led by Indian Springs with 160 dollars and Jackson at 100 dollars. Stamps available at post offices banks and carriers for country residents. January price 4.12 dollars with 4 percent quarterly compound interest redeemable January 1 1923. Thrift Stamps offered for later conversion. Government promotes widespread savings.
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Butts County
Indian Springs
Jackson
Standing Committees City of Jackson for 1918
Hon J T Moore mayor of Jackson has appointed standing committees for 1918 Water and Lights J C Jones chairman L P McKibben C T Beauchamp Police C T Beauchamp chairman J C Jones W H Merritt Streets L P McKibben chairman Finance J C Jones chairman C T Beauchamp L P McKibben Schools W H Merritt chairman L P McKibben C T Beauchamp Sanitary L P McKibben chair Temperance W H Merritt chairman C T Beauchamp L P McKibben Printing J C Jones chairman C T Beauchamp L P McKibben Cemetery C T Beauchamp chair man W H Merritt L P McKibben Litigation J C Jones chairman W H Merritt C T Beauchamp Automobile L P McKibben chair man W H Merritt C T Beauchamp Ordinances J C Jones chair TY We 2.7 itu a Tr man an 2 wm Casioven C.-T Basu champ
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J. T. Moore
Jackson
J. C. Jones
L. P. McKibbgn
C. T. Beauchamp
W. H. Merritt
L. P. McKibben
Temperance
C. Jones
TY We
Itu
Casioven
C.-T. Basu Champ
New Officials Elected to City Council in 1918
The 1918 city council met to organize and install a new lineup. D. M. Thornton became chief of police and W. H. Wilson was chosen tax receiver and collector. W. E. Watkins was named city attorney, with a new bond commission and tax assessors appointed. Salary details for each official listed.
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D. M. Thornton
W. H. Wilson
J. W. Carmichael
Col. W. E. Watkins
Col. C. L. Redman
J. A. McMichael
Mack Goodin
W. E. Watkins
J. B. Carmichael
E L. Smith
8. O. Ham
W. E. Merck
J. H. McKibben
W. P. Nutt
J. B. Guthrie
Sexton
J. H. Holifield
J. T. McMichael
Color Cords on Service Hats Indicate Branch of Service
The article explains hat cords identify a private’s branch within the service. Light blue for Infantry, scarlet for Artillery, yellow for Cavalry, buff for Quartermaster, scarlet and black for Ordnance, black and white for Field Clerk, maroon for Medical Corps, black and gold for officers Adjutant General’s Clerk, green for Instructor Home Guards, and green and white for Home Guards. Cadet aviators use white hat bands and insignia on the coat collar for aviation branch of the Signal Corps.
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Artillery
Cavalry
Quartermaster’s Corps
Ordnance
Medical Corps
Adjutant General’s Clerk
Home Guards
Aviation Branch
Signal Corps
Jackson Churches Hold Union Services At Night
Jackson churches organize nightly union services to conserve coal amid fuel shortages. A Methodist church service occurred Sunday. next Sunday a union service will be at the Baptist church. Alternate Sunday nights continue until relief or warmer weather. Morning services and Sunday School proceed at each church. Government 1917 petroleum output estimates show a record high.
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Jackson
Methodist
Baptist Church
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Smiths Mill
J. F. McMichael
Purchase
City OF
Jackson Churches
United States
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