Memorial Day Observance Planned by Confederate Veterans
The J L Barnett Camp of Confederate Veterans in Jackson aims to hold a business meeting April 26 with Sons of Confederate Veterans joining for memorial day exercises. A program of music and speeches is planned with an appointed orator, and a basket dinner will follow the veterans meeting.
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J. L. Barnett
Jackson
Sons of Confederate Veterans
The
Argus
Veterans
Camp of Sons of Confederate Veterans
Railroads Express Free Delivery for Cuba Relief Drive
The Argus commends railroads for providing free transport of relief contributions to Cuba, noting pastors in Jackson announced a Monday collection supported by churches. It cites the Southern railroad as a leading contributor in this charitable effort.
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United States
Cuba
Jackgon
Railroads
Argus
Pra
Southern
Sunday Sickness and the Dread of the Day
A fragment describes Sunday as a sickness that grips people without pain yet commands them through errands, shopping, and social chatter. The piece traces a day’s routine from morning post office runs to afternoon errands, dinner, and evening work, ending with a church sermon anecdote.
Local News Tip Line Opens At The Argus Office
The Argus announces telephone connection No 19 to the local exchange and asks Jackson residents to report any news from their neighborhood including visits or forthcoming plans. Citizens are urged to ring in any news items for publication.
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Argus
Jackson
The Telephone Exchange Opens in Jackson
Jackson presents one of the state’s best local telephone exchanges with forty six subscribers in operation. Mr. S. B. Kinard completed the system last Saturday and oversees the project with Miss Mamie Borders at day center and Bryant Thompson handling night wires.
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Jackson
S. B. Kinard
Mamie Borders
Bryant Thompson
Kinard
Locust Grove Social Roundup Visits and Calls
Locust Grove residents and visitors are noted with travels to McDonough and Jackson. J. Robert Mitchell and Rev. Durden attended services, while Miss Maude Jinks visited Ruth at school. John Dicken, recently with an Atlanta firm, and Robert Sandifer of Alabama are mentioned among those calling on relatives and friends.
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Miss Maude Jinks of
Jackson
Miss Ruth
John Dicken
Atlanta
Castellan and Elkins Deaths Stir Stark Community
Obituary notices report the deaths of George W. Castellan near Locust Grove and Mrs. John Elkins of Stark on March 25. Castellan, a respected farmer and community leader, died after illness with family present and funeral conducted by Rev. I L Gunter. Elkins, a devoted wife and neighbor, is buried at Indian Creek cemetery with large turnout. The editor notes local smallpox measures, school concerns, Epworth League formation, and local civic talk.
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George W. Castellaw
George W. Castellan
Locust Grove
Castellan
John” Elkins
T. J. Bledsoe
Youne Fellow
Dr Eugene B Elder Returns From Augusta Medical College
Dr Eugene B Elder returns home from Augusta where he has been attending medical college. He plans to return to Augusta in the fall and aims to graduate next spring as a full fledged doctor.
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Eugene B. Elder
Augusta
Elder
J. C. Parker
Parker
Miss Mamie Borders Shines in Jackson Telephone Service
The Jackson Telephone exchange highlights Miss Mamie Borders as a highly efficient employee. Her courteous call responses make patronage pleasant and showcase the system's strong service.
Carmichaels Sarsaparilla Proclaimed Best Blood Purifier
An era advertorial hails Carmichaels Sarsaparilla as the superior blood purifier amid competing tonics. The piece markets its efficacy and preferred status among users.
Robison Seeks Butts County Tax Collector Post
E C Robison announces candidacy for Tax Collector of Butts county subject to Democratic party action. He is described as capable and diligent, with a history of a strong, though narrow, defeat in the last election, and a broad base of friends who will support his return.
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E. C. Robison
Butts County
Robison
Cour County
Butts
W.M. Harkness
Democratic Party
Spring and Summer Opening Ad
Opening daily except Sunday with early hours and first class eatables at low prices Allen & Co phone 84 announces barrels crates opened for interlude pricing for the season.
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Allen &Co
Look Out for a Show at May’s Opra House
Greenwood travels to Atlanta to engage a company as a likely plan for a future show at May’s Opra House. No dates or exact performers are provided in the fragment.
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May
Opra
Greenwood
Atlanta
Epworth League Organized at Stark Methodist Church
Mr and Mrs J A Dodson plan an extended visit to Eastman relatives. Mrs L D Lee and Fitzhugh visited Jackson last Saturday. Sunday schools at both churches are in good condition under their officers. An Epworth League was organized at Stark Methodist church last Sunday with enthusiastic members aiming to do good work.
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J. A. Dodson
Eastman
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cures for Blood Diseases
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures rheumatism catarrh ulcers sores and other blood and skin diseases. It touts forty years of physician experience and warns against substitutes. The maker promises a book of cures and price is $1.00 per bottle with testimonials from Wadsworth and merchants in Newnan Georgia.
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W. W. Wadsworth
Coweta
Butts County Sheriff and Tax Officials Seek Democratic Nomination
Multiple county figures announce Democratic party primary candidacies for sheriff tax collector and tax receiver in Butts County. J O Beauchamp congratulates county for service and seeks nomination. Other candidates include J M Crawford tax collector E E Robinson W M Harkness J G Kimbell and A F Pitchett for tax receiver. T H Benton appeals for support citing illness and inability to work.
Democratic slate for county offices in Butts county
J A McMichael and John O Rear seek Clerk Superior Court with Democratic party support. Levi J Ball runs for Treasurer, Forsurveyor I campaign as county surveyor of Butts county, awaiting Democratic nomination. J M Collins and J C Maddux also stand for county surveyor, all subject to Democratic action Felix L Walthall aims to represent Butts county in the next General Assembly under party guidance.
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J.A. McMichael
Clerk Superior Court
Democratic Party
John O’rear
Levi J.ball
Butts County
J. M. Colllins
J.C. Maddux
Felix L. Walthall
General Assembly of
Georgia
Notice to Debtors and Creditors in Georgia Burt County
Notice to debtors and creditors of William R. Weaver late of Burt County Georgia deceased. All indebted persons must make immediate payment and all claimants must present claims as required by law. Dated March 30 1598. Go R Rippeway Y Ex of Estate of W R Weaver deceased.
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Georgia
Burts
William R. Weaver
Go. R. Riperwayy
W. R. Weaver
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Jackson Argus
Parry Lee
John C. McDonald
Brother C
America
Spain
Brother A
Brother B
the Telephone Exchange
John Gray
McDonough
Charles Castellan
White House
George Kimbell
Joe Walls
J. Robert Mitchell
This Place
J. Hunt Clements of
Mr. Durden
Linton, Ga
Institute
James Burcke
Roscoe Bostwick
Jordan Johnson
W. M. Combs
Hugh Collie
Flovilla
H. E. Oxford
Henry
Robert Sandifer
Alabama
J. Walter Sullivan of
Bill Crumbly
G. W. Castellaw
I. L. Gunter
Bersheba Church
Archangel
Stark
Arcus
Land of the Living
Mercy
Methodist Church of
Fannie Warren
Jasper County
Luther Redman
D. B. Moore
Dr. Harper
Col. C. L. Redman
G. W. Wyatt
B. W. Collier
Mrs. M
Baptist Church
Jim Cobb
Macon
Cobb
Mr. Sack Lamar
Joe Warner
Monticello
Rosa Elder
Jacob F. Spondler
Newnan
J.O. Beauchamp
T.O. Woodward
Towaliga
J. M.crawford
E. E. Robinson
J. G. Kimbell
A.F Pitchett
T. H. Benton
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