05 Apr 1895
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1895
Page
1
In the millinery department R S Brown serves as manager with A F Whitney. Miss Lulu Browning and Mrs C R Gresham operate as managers and Miss Dora Buchman of Baltimore Md is noted among staff.
The New York Store announces arrival of a large spring stock expected to brighten Easter shopping. A buyer returning from New York and eastern markets secured the largest prettiest Spring stock seen in Jackson with prices described as unprecedented.
Mrs. Gresham leads the millinery opening with Miss Dora Buchman of Baltimore assisting in millinery and trimming. Miss Buchman oversees trimming, noted for exquisite taste likely to please discerning customers.
Readable ad excerpt lists bargains in the clothing and furnishing department by R N Etheridge and the shoe department by W S Tennant. The tone resembles a local shop feature with highlighted sale items and prices.
A historical Jackson timetable lists north bound trains No 82 2 24 am No 88 10 08 am No 86 7 05 pm mail and express and south bound No 81 4 am dont stop No 85 0 28 am mail and express No 37 6 47 pm. Also assorted local items urge cotton farming, typewriter ads and Easter notices with district commerce calls and community chatter.
Jackson readers receive a miscellany of notices and ads from local firms. McDonald Kinard promote accident insurance paying $25 weekly while ill. Harmon & McDonald market land listings and free advertising. Meantime merchants tout Easter preparations, new jewelry stock, and a cornet band at Jackson Institute.
Dress Goods Department presents a wide range of Spring and Summer fabrics including Crepons Dimities Plisses Printed Organdies Plain and Dotted Swiss. Novelty Patterns in French German mixtures Wool goods in Crepe Jaquard Berges and Henrietta Cashmeres Serges. Laces and Embroideries touted as exceptionally superb in Jackson.
The department features a full line of Kid Gloves from Foster, Pane & Co. with Blacks and Colors in plain Kid and Swede styles. Every pair is guaranteed and offered at popular prices.
Announcement reminds readers of opening events on Thursday and Friday with an evening session Friday from 8 to 10 o clock.
Advertisement touts Spring and Summer silks unmatched in variety, style, and price. Features silks in new colorings for dress trimmings and shirt waists.
The display features Sheer India Linens White and Cream Organdies Persian Malls and a range of Dimities Victoria Lawns Check Muslins and more highlighting a full department of fabric options for shoppers.
New spring styles for men youths and children suits offered at rock bottom prices. Odd pants for men boys and children available at exceptionally low prices. Visit the department for an inspection before buying this season’s clothing.
The store in Georgia promotes its wide styles and prices with a grand opening on Thursday and Friday, April 4 and Sth, inviting all visitors whether buyers or not to explore its footwear selection.
On Monday morning J F McKibben received a telegram from McDonough that his father grew worse and died at 5 PM. John McKibben, a Henry county citizen, helped make Tussahaw district famous and was known for generosity to neighbors. He leaves a wife and two sons and many relatives to mourn.
S H Clifford of New Cassel Wisconsin suffered neuralgia rheumatism stomach and liver issues with weight loss. Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Indiana had an eight year leg sore treated with Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Amica Salve. John Speaker of Catawba County had five fever sores cured by one bottle of Electric Bitters and one box Amica Salve. Sold by R G Bryans Drug store.
Tyrolean musical treat presented by Jackson Institute on April 12 features Miss McKie in the lead with a 40 voice chorus and Tyrolean peasant and fairy scenes. Admission 25 cents. reserved seats at Star Store 80 cents.
D W Fuller of Canajoharie New York says his family always uses Dr Kings New Discovery and gets the best results. G A Dyke a Catskill NY druggist says it is undoubtedly the best cough remedy and has never failed in eight years. Why not try a bottle.
In Butts County Georgia the court will sell before the courthouse door in Jackson on the first Tuesday in May 1895. The property is 72 acres in the Stewart Lee lot in the Ninth District. It is bounded by the original land lines to the north and east and by the Barnes estate and W F Cargill on other sides. The sale is to satisfy a mortgage in favor of Equitable Mortgage Company, against Wm M Roberts, with notice given. Sheriff J C Beauchamp signs the notice this April 4 1895.
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