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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1895
Page
2
The Jackson Argus laments finance ignorance and argues for demonetizing gold. It claims gold mine owners gain all benefits while the masses suffer and jokes that government should own gold mines. it compares financiers to a stall fed ox awaiting slaughter.
The Jonesboro News argues populists influence the McKinly boom in the south while the Jasper Republican retorts it is merely a finger. The piece notes Democrats currently control the south and predicts national gains, citing cotton factories moving south and Alabama’s iron industry growth. It also reports Second Lieutenant John W. Heavey’s visit to Jackson seeking rifle-range land for Ft McPherson soldiers, promising business for local merchants.
Ephors Arcts quotes a writer on time as a schoolmaster and celebrates spring after a harsh winter. Brother Lacy Maddox is confined with mumps awaiting recovery. Annie and Lottie Crawford hosted an Easter party for their school group.
A compact digest recounts Easter week events in East Jackson. Mentions Mr. Plunket and his bees, a street procession by Bob Lyons, Mayor Pound’s return to duty, visits by Miss Mollie Newsome and Miss Gussie Mayes, ice sales plans by Lawrence Crawford, and local youths heading to the gate city for a bicycle race.
Pike County Journal reports Ed Newton, colored, convicted in Pike Superior Court of rape after a jury recommended twenty years at hard labor. Judge Beck criticized lynch law and delivered a grim prediction of a brutal life in prison, noting Newton’s age and future anonymity as inmate No. 26538.
Friday night’s Tyrolean Queen at the Institute impressed audiences with Misses W L McKie Eloise Pound Bessie Land Annie Wright and Annie Carmichael delivering strong performances. Rosalie and other cast members drew full attention while the program conveyed lessons on flattery fortune telling and social power.
Deputy Marshal George White and Deputy Collector Dismukes raided a still on the Jester place near Towaliga and seized three to four gallons of whisky along with destroying hundreds of gallons of corn beer. The operation was within fifty yards of the public road and no one was caught. A second raid in five days shows ongoing enforcement against moonshine in the county. Also featured is notice about Morgan McNeel’s granite monuments firm erecting stones in Jackson and offering cheaper, quality memorials with extensive reach in the south.
J H Carmichael as administrator of E S Wynn's estate petitions the court to discharge his administration and receive letters of dismission. He cites full administration and orders heirs and creditors to show cause why he should not be discharged on the first Monday in June, dated March 4, 1895.
The Star Store advertises a grand spring opening for Wednesday and Thursday in Jackson with an array of dry goods and millinery. R L Daughtry touts carefully chosen stock from New York and Paris, with prices as low as 4 to 5 cents a yard, plus a millinery display led by Miss Holtzclaw. Harmon & McDonna announce themselves as Jackson’s sole real estate agents ready to assist buying or selling property.
Notice to Burrs County members under section 17 of the constitution calls the first annual meeting on the first Tuesday in May to elect officers for the ensuing year. Members are urged to attend in person or by proxy. J W McCord, President.
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