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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1894
Page
2
The Argus edited by N. J. Harmon and J. G. McDonald is published every Thursday in Jackson Georgia with postal registration as second class mail matter. The issue is dated April 19 1894 and reflects a local newspaper format of the period.
Mr W F Smith expects a new road from here to Indian Spring by the Holiness meeting season. He also plans a line to the depot and to haul cars loaded for Jackson into town, contingent on local encouragement from Jackson residents.
At the court house on Monday a state lecturer spoke on taxes transportation and finances. Mr. Walker presented a triple subject and his remarks drew a crowd, though space prevents a fuller report of the speaking.
The document lists locations and dates for rounds in Fincherville on Monday April 30 Stark on Tuesday May 1 Lamar's mill May 2 Flovilla May 3 Mt. Vernon church May 4 Woodward's Shop May 7 Taylor's Store May 8 Jackson court house every Saturday from April 14 except second Saturday each month with C. R. Carrer and T. R. to 8.
W M Mallett declines to be nominated to represent the good people of Butts county in the Georgia House. He expresses gratitude for the compliment but refuses under all conditions to have his name go before the voters.
The democracy of Butts county is urged to meet at the court house on the first Tuesday in May to elect a new executive committee and handle other party business. D. J. Thaxton announces candidacy for clerk of the Superior court, praised as a well known local.
Mrs Rebecca Gray Harris dies in Jenkinsburg on April 13 from consumption, leaving four children Pearly Rosa Lorenzo and Grover. Local notices praise community, announce new photograph studio, church services, deeds to business and residence improvements, and upcoming public sales and legal notices in Butts County.
On June 1 1894 guardian W A Nowby asks Superior Court Flint circuit for permission to sell eighty three acres of land in Spalding county Georgia held by minors Sallie S Nolen James B Nolen Mary Z Nolen Bessie M Nolen and Isaac H Nolen The land near Floxville three miles from town is cut by a railroad offering danger to children and farming difficulty The sale aims to reinvest proceeds in new lands in Griffin Georgia
B L Deason petitions for final discharge as administrator of Laura O Deason estate after filing and record. He cites full administration and cites heirs and creditors to show cause why letters of dismission should not be granted on first Monday in May 1894.
Mary Watson of Georgia petitions to be guardian of Bennie Chenney and Maxey Belle Chenney minors under fourteen. The court of ordinary in May 1894 is to hear show cause why guardianship of their person and property should not be granted. Official signature J F Carmicnaer, Ordinary, March 28, 1894.
Mr F J Gilmore seeks tax receiver under Democratic Party action. D L Hurston named for tax receiver. Al M Mills Sr named for tax receiver though blind yet writes. W A Mangham listed as tax receiver candidate under party rulings. David J Traxton announces self for clerk of Superior Court of Butts County citing family needs and party support.
Announcement notices state 5.00 payable in advance before publication. Westey W. Tu Haxtron seeks the tax collector post subject to Democratic action. G. E. Harmon Homer C. Clark and J. H. Ham also seek nominations for tax related offices pending party action.
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