Pike County  Georgia Newspapers - J. T. Ballard rents Farm 1889

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Pike County, Journal
Zebulon, GA., Tuesday, November 12, 1889

The Poor Farm Let

Last Tuesday the county commissioners let the poor farm to Mr. J.T.
Ballard for 1890. Mr. Ballard is a very successful farmer and promises
to put the farm on a paying basis.

The terms of the contract are as follows: Ballard is to pay $220.00 as
rent for the farm; he is to cultivate 10 acres of the land for the
exclusive benefit of the paupers; gives a $500 bond for the faithful
performance of duty, etc., and is to receive $15 per month for service
as superintendent of paupers.

He is to take charge on or before January 1st.

(Transcribed 10/16/02 Lynn Cunningham)