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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1918
Page
4
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Governor Hugh M. Dorsey issues a proclamation announcing a proposed constitutional amendment to strike the $1500 pension cap and widows clause, to be voted on at the November 5, 1918 general election. Secretary H. B. Strange notes publication and intent to publish in district newspapers.
The Progress-Argus announces legal advertising must be paid in cash. Rates are fixed by law at 75 cents per 100 words for the first four insertions and 35 cents per 100 words for subsequent insertions. Attorneys and interested parties are advised to note the requirements.
J J Hammond administrator of Mrs J J Hammond deceased seeks leave to sell real estate. An October term court order for citations issued in September 1918 and creditors are to appear or cause to the contrary be shown. If no cause is found the sale will be granted. September 2, 1918. J Ham Ordinary.
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Butts County the J M McClure estate lands will be sold at public outcry on the first Tuesday in October 1918 at the county courthouse. The tract measures about twenty five acres, bounded by W S Cook lane, church lands at Stark, Harper estate and W M Lummus to the south by a Jackson to Pittman s Ferry road, and to the west by Stark to Worthville road. Proceeds go to heirs of the late J M McClure. Date Sept 3 1918. W Smith Administrator.
Georgia Otts County creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the ordinary's office by law to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to W R Cook on the estate of O S Cargile. Witness J H Ham ordinary sealing Sept 4 1918.
Mrs. Cargile applied for twelve months support from the estate, with appraisers reporting. All parties must show cause before the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in October 1918 why the application should not be granted. This 3rd day of September, 1918.
In Butts County Georgia on the first Tuesday in October next at the courthouse door public sale will occur for cash to the highest bidder. The property is a two acre Jackson parcel with a five room house and a barn bounded by Mary Watson on three sides and by a road to the south. It is levied upon as the property of Jeff and 3 Holifield to satisfy a Superior Court execution in the case of R E Stanford. Dated September 2 1918. W F Lavender Deputy Sheriff.
Public auction conducted by administrator de bonis non James F. Carmichael will offer three West Third Street residence lots and the Carmichael home place for cash. Auction occurs at the county courthouse on the first Tuesday in October. property is free of liens with clear titles after debts are paid, per court adjudication. J. P. Maddox is administrator and W. E. Watkins the attorney.
By order of Fulton Court and a September 1918 special order the estate of Mrs. Mattie A Johnson sells the cottage and its contents on the Indian Springs Holiness Camp Ground in Butts county Georgia. Sale held at Butts county courthouse on the first Tuesday in October 1918. Terms: half cash, balance in one year at seven percent interest. Kendrick K Kelley administrator with will annexed.
The Office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Butts County Georgia orders an ad valorem tax of seventeen mills on the dollar for 1918. The levy covers specified purposes and is signed by J C Gaston Commissioner and J W Benson Clerk.
The Butts County board of education levies a five mill tax on all property in the county and outside the city of Jackson for the support and maintenance of the school system. The notice designates the levy amount and taxing authority without specifying the levy year or duration.
Joseph L Wagner died at his Jackson home Tuesday morning about 6 15 he was 79 and had lived there since 1881 He served in the Civil War with the Second Maryland Battalion and was wounded at Gettysburg He leaves three sons a sister a brother and several grandchildren The funeral was held at 11 AM the next day with Confederate pallbearers and interment in Jackson cemetery
Public schools in the several districts of said county are managed under the supervision of Hugh Mallet, Supt. Butts County Schools. September 13.
Advert shows Sloan's Liniment as quick acting remedy for rheumatic aches neuritis neuralgia and lame backs. Claims apply to men women and others suffering from muscle soreness stiffness joints and weather related pains.
Census bureau reports Butts County had ginned 201 bales of cotton before September 1. Since then a large quantity has been ginned, putting the total well ahead of the same date last year.
A brief notice states two cars and furniture were unloaded this week. The message invites a follow up call for a viewing or inquiry.
Will be sold the first Tuesday in October before the court house in Jackson 220 acres more or less suitable for farming or stock raising Located on Forsyth road 3 miles south of Jackson E D L D Hoard Managers 8-30 6tp
The advert touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as destroying malarial germs carried by the malaria mosquito. It notes a price of 60 cents and shifts to a labor message urging workers to go to work and stop complaining to improve the nation's prospects and prevent starvation.
An old ad appeals to readers to keep blood purified to ward off disease with S. S. S. vegetable blood medicine. It promotes reviving vitality and strength and offers free medical advice from the Swift Specific Co. Medical Director in Atlanta Georgia.
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