Brief History of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics
The article outlines the J O U A M founded in Philadelphia in 1845 to protect American mechanics from foreign emigration. It notes the 1869 reorganization of the National Council Junior Order United American Mechanics, the growth to 1,600 councils and 15,200 members, a Tippin Ohio orphan home valued at over 100,090 dollars, and the order's influence on public schools, immigration laws, and flag and Bible use in schools. It emphasizes non sectarian, patriotic aims and urges educated, law abiding, English speaking citizens to join. Ova Parketon Newnan Ga.
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Philadelphia
National Council
United American Mechanics
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
America
J.O. U. Alm
Order
United States of America
American Free Public
Union of Church and State
Ova Parketon
Newnan Visitors Highlight Local Page Shares
West Point hosts the Harrison family from Newnan and Mrs Hicks returns from two weeks with relatives in Newnan. Will Perry family and Miss Jones from Turin visit local residents and attend events. The Carroll Free Press notes Newnan city mail delivery to begin August 1. Heard County Oil and Fertilizer Co reports its best year under Thompkins and Powers. Prof G A Adams offers music instruments via telephone 196.
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Will Perry
Newnan
Carroll Free Press
Heard County Oil and Fertilizer Co
Franklin
B.H. Thompkins
A. W. Powers
Ga named cashier of People's Bank of Heard County
Ga has been named as cashier of the People s Bank of Heard County with stock totaling 30000 subscribed for the new bank which will open for business on September 1 1906.
Wanted Highest cash price for old feather beds
Drop postal. Will call Michie Johnson Newnan Ga. Submit details of feather bed condition and value for immediate cash payment. Local buyers seek antique bedding for quick purchase and pickup.
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Willcall, Michie & Johnson
Newnan, Ga
Weekly Press Split On Governorship As Howell Gains Milage
Campbell News notes a survey of weeklies on the gubernatorial race. Of 38 papers counted 17 supported Hoke Smith, 11 Howell, 2 Russell, 1 Estill and 7 were non committal. The Newnan Herald Dawson News and Britton Gazette are listed as against Hoke Smith though their exact preference is unknown.
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Howell
Hoke Smith
Russell
Estill
Newnan Herald
Dawson News
Britton Gazette
Campbell News
Regular services and local notices from Standing Rock
Rev BE A Ware held his regular appointment on Saturday and Sunday. Giles Elmore has a new boarder a girl. Sickness is widespread in the settlement. The Farmer's Union meets Saturday night. M S Morgan and Mrs Mary Neill attend Oxford commencement exercises this week.
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BE. A. Ware
Giles Elmore
Farmer's Union
M.S. Morgan
Mary Neill
Oxford
Annual Convention B Y P A Atlanta June 19 to 21
The Atlanta and West Point Route offers round trip tickets for June 18 and 19 at one fare plus 25 cents for the annual B Y P A convention in Atlanta. Return limit is June 22.
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Atlanta
West Point
Chamberlain's Salve Advertisement
If you knew the value of Chamberlain's Salve you would never wish to be without it. It claims aid for sore nipples chapped hands burns frost bites chilblains chronic sore eyes itching piles tetter saltrheum and eczema. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Dr. Paul Peniston Newnan Ga.
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Chamberlain
Paul Peniston
Newnan
Passenger rail routes and services across regions
The notice outlines direct lines linking North East South and Southwest by the Atlanta and West Point Railroad Company and the Western Railway of Alabama. It highlights the U S Fast Mail route with through palace sleeping cars dining cars and tourist sleepers to California.
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Atlanta & West Point Railroad Co
The
Western Railway of Alabama
U. S
California
New Orleans
Texas
Mexico
Chehaw
Tuskegee
Milstedd
Tallahassee
LaGrange
Atlanta
Atlan
New York
Washington
Washington and Southwestern Limited
United States Fastinail
New Oreans
Om.thompson
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Junior Order of United American Mechanics
Jim Harrison
Famitly
J. N. Hicks
Griffin News
Sun
Mary Jones
Turin
Anna Moses
A. W. Calhoun
G. A. Adams
Glenn
Cal Instruments Telephone No
Hich
California Fig Syrup Co
Standing Rock
Opelika
Atlanta, Ga
Chas. A. Wickersham, Pres, and
Gon Mer. Atlar
J.P. Billups
G.P.A
Atlanta Ga
Pensacola
Senae
Seaueeas Msotean Selma
Rome
Tony Iiste
San AP -Ohehian
Ieeete
Arense
Fairburn
East Lour
Baltimore
York
Aetna
State Mutual
Penn Mutual
New England
National of
Vermont
Wat. H. Scorr
Allen, Lane & Scott
F. M. Bryant
Dist
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