15 Apr 1910
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1910
Page
1
The column lists numerous residents visiting Atlanta and surrounding areas, noting travels from Pepperton, McDonough, Locust Grove, and Cedartown. It mentions illnesses, gentle updates on Mrs. Lizzie Byars and others, church services, a stroke affecting Jesse McKleroy, and upcoming events including a May Bankers' Convention gathering at Indian Spring.
Mrs Elizabeth Mayo, aged sixty six, died Monday night at her son J T Mayo’s home in Parkland after two years of rheumatism and a blood infection. Funeral services were led by Dr R VanDeventer and burial followed beside her late husband in the city cemetery.
Last Sunday Mrs Georgia Thomas and Mr John Ponder were married surprising residents of Butts County. Mrs Thomas was born and raised there with many relatives keenly interested. The couple will reside near Forsyth for their future home.
A new Atlanta Packing House begins selling Cornfield Hams marking its launch. The firm introduces its first meat products to local markets, signaling growth in regional processing capacity.
Cash certificate valued at 105.00 good for part payment on a piano from Wester Music Co Atlanta. Apply to Rost ZEwL.
Careful mothers urged to keep Foley's Honey and Tar for urgent relief of croup in children. Promises safe, opiate free relief and prevention. Sold by Slaton Drug Co.
Ham and Carters advertise a full line of groceries and farm supplies at competitive prices. The message positions the store as a headquarters for customers seeking a wide range of goods and bulk items.
The ad claims pimples boils and jaundiced skin signal liver trouble but Dr Kings New Life Pills can purify blood and improve complexion. It urges readers to try them for 25c at Whitehurst's drug store.
A brief note endorses Cornfield as the place for superior ham, urging readers to choose that brand or shop for quality meat.
A brief note points readers to Ham and Carters as the place to obtain Unknown Peas, indicating a shopping prompt or advertisement in the local scene.
Enumeration Districts 47 through 55 list militia districts and enumerators serving Jackson area towns including Dublin Towaliga Flovilla Jenkinsburg Worthville and Pepperton. Names include Oliver A. Andrews Geo W Allen John C Bell Oscar L Eason David J Thaxton Samuel J Foster Warren W Preston Aaron T Woodward and George K E Buckalew with district numbers and locations.
The advertisement proclaims Ham and Carters as a one stop shop offering a wide range of goods. It emphasizes comprehensive selection and convenient access for customers seeking various items under one roof.
The program lists events at the Court House including a parade by Jackson Rifles, prayers by Dr. Cleckler, addresses by Judge Daniel Griffin, music by an orchestra and chorus, delivery of Crosses of Honor, prize essay on Gettysburg, and a public basket dinner on the Court House lawn with Daughters of the Confederacy serving. Attendees urged to come prepared for a great feast day.
L. W. Harriman of Burlington Maine describes severe army eczema lasting forty years and credits Backlen’s Arnica Salve with curing him when other remedies failed. The ad claims the salve heals sores ulcers boils burns cuts wounds bruises and piles and advertises 25 cents at Whitehurst’s drug store.
A compact rural advertisement lists multiple sellers including Paul Nolen & Co ConneR Crawford B M Barnes Smith & Co CaWTHON & WEICH offering Cornfield Hams with a guarantee and a trial purchase option.
Mrs J T Warthen hosts a Tuesday afternoon gathering in praise of Bertha Carmichael with papers recalling carefree school days. Rosa Wright leads a toast praising Bertha as a studious, well behaved, kind young woman entering adulthood.
Mrs Ray mond Carmichael hosted a Busy Bee party for Miss Bertha Carmichael on a Wednesday afternoon. Forty guests stitched dainty wedding belongings while enjoying refreshments and lively, overlapping conversation. The host’s gatherings are always warmly received.
Miss Adelle Nutts party Thursday afternoon at 8 30 honored Miss Bertha Carmichael with hostesses Mrs More Watts Mrs Hall Turner Miss Mary Sims Eakes and Miss Lucile Elder assisting The afternoon game Matri mony sparked spirit First prize white satin slipper to Mrs H R Pollitzer booby prize a boy doll to Mrs Park Newton Gift for the guest lingerie Decorations pink and white cake and cream served
Miss Rosa Newton hosts a miscellan eous shower Friday afternoon in honor of Miss Bertha Carmichael. Guests anticipate a delightful time.
Eau Claire resident J. L. Southers credits Foley's Kidney Pills with restoring sleep, alleviating back and kidney pain, improving appetite and overall health after short use. Readers can buy Foley's Kidney Pills at Slaton Drug Co.
A concise note states a shipment of 50 bushels of Unknown Peas arrived or was sale at Ham and Carter's. No further details on buyer or price are provided.
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