Tax Commissioner Explains Equalization Goals for Butts County
Atlanta on May 4 1920 Tax Commissioner explains to Butts County tax officials the need to raise county valuations to 35 percent of real value for 1920. He notes 1920 digest should show 4 280 080 to reflect a 1 712 036 increase and discusses impact on tax rates and state mills. He urges taxpayer cooperation to align county valuations with state-wide standards.
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Atlanta
Messrs
R. A. Woodward
J. O. Cole
R. R. Evans
Butts County
Jackson
Georgia year s support for Mrs Laura G Webb
For year s support Georgia Butts County Mrs Laura G Webb applied to set apart twelve months support from the estate of T J Webb and the appraisers filed their return. All persons concerned must show cause before the court of ordinary on the first Monday in June 1920 why the application should not be granted. This May J H Ham Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Butts County
J. W. Goen
S. E. Goen
Court of Ordinary
Coun County
J. H. Ham
Laura G. Webb
T. J. Webb
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors in McDaniel Bankruptcy
In the Western District of Georgia the Bankrupt J W McDaniel of Jackson Butts county was adjudicated on May 8 1920. The first meeting of creditors is set for May 14 1920 at 11:00 AM in Macon Bibb county Georgia Room 304 Grand Opera House Building. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and address other business. The bankrupt must be present for examination.
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District Court of the United States
Southern District of
Georgia
J. W. McDaniel
James Watking McDaniel
Jackson
Butts
Clean Up Campaign Concludes Amid Weather Hurdles
The annual campaign sponsored by the Woman's Club closed Thursday after fair success. Rain and a wind storm hindered work, but the effort drew strong town participation. Colored citizens notably contributed and the community expects lasting health benefits for Jackson.
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Woman’s Club
Jackson
Court Awards Moritz Spitzer 25000 For Swallowed Tacks
In New York a jury in supreme court granted Moritz D. Spitzer 25000 in damages after he claimed two tacks were swallowed with soup at a Childs company restaurant. The verdict covered the full amount he sued for.
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New York
Moritz D. Spitzer
Childs Company
Supreme Court Today
Mrs Lummus Hosts Pleasant Afternoon Quilt Soiree
Mrs. Lummus entertained with a delightful afternoon quilting in compliment to Mrs. Frank Lummus. A delicious luncheon was served as twenty five guests enjoyed the interesting occasion.
Hess Stock and Poultry Remedies Advertised
From your finest horse to the common barn yard hen you look for some sort of service that will pay for their upkeep at least. There's no room for drones. We have Hess Stock and Poultry Remedies Reefers More Egg Tonic Avalon Farms Hog Tone Sanax Dip B. D. Stock Powder which may be needed in keeping your horses cattle hogs and poultry in prime condition.
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Hess
Reefers
Avalon Farms
Railroads Seek 30.9 Percent Rate Increase Across the Board
The Association of Railway Executives asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise freight charges by 30.4 percent for Eastern roads, 30.9 percent for Southern roads, and 23.9 percent for Western roads to restore 6 percent net income under the transportation act. They cite net railroad income dropping from 1.056 billion in 1916 to 510 million, with investments up over 2 billion, as the basis for the request.
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Washington
Association of Railway Executives
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Roads
Southern Roads
Western Roads
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The
Bank For Safety and Service
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Jimmy
H. J. Fullbright
Jackson Mercantile
Kid
Vici
Patent
Jackson Community
Chautauqua
MER Underwear
the Makers of
Manhattan
Slaton-Powell Clothing Company
Men’s and Boy’s Outfitters
Griffin, Ga
Court
Carmichael Drug & Book Co
Rexall
Castile & Williams Shoe Co
Grifein
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