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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1901
Page
4
The Jackson Ga paper appeals for local unity to back a Chautauqua, a resort hotel, electric railway to Indian Spring, and upgraded waterworks. It urges cash subscriptions and ads, criticizes fashion trends, and envisions year-round activity drawing travelers to Butts County.
The editor urges every man woman and child in Jackson and Butts County to visit the Gus office when in town to meet the editor. He seeks to know the community and stresses his duty to serve the field while inviting readers to drop in and connect with the newspaper.
A local editor appeals to readers in Jackson and Butts County to subscribe, arguing cash subscriptions energize the paper and support continued reporting.
A slice of humorous and political asides covers a Alabama wedding near Columbus, Ga and a jab at Atlanta papers about the Jackson Chautauqua. The Colorado Springs Gazette virtues a reliable weekly press and Walace P. Reed forecasts Porter King in Congress, with a quip about Lon Livingston.
A local appeal encourages readers to share information about accidents, deaths, marriages, visitors, new buildings, or notable events. Submitting items helps the paper serve the community and promote the town of Butts and Georgia.
The Rome Free Lance announces the return of Mrs Beulah S Mosely to leadership. Her influence in Georgia is noted as significant and her absence had been felt by the group.
Fifty prominent Indianapolis women organize a hatchet brigade with Carrie Nation hats as badges and urge unity to ensure the Jackson Chautauqua succeeds. A New York man is committed to an asylum for believing every pretty woman loves him. A New Jersey company forms to manufacture flour from sweet potatoes claiming superior nutrition and cost.
Mr A H Shaver formerly of the Dalton Argus has purchased the Jackson Argus and will guide the weekly Georgia press with his noted skill. The Madison Advertiser welcomes Shaver to the garden spot and endorses his move.
A. H. Shaver formerly of the Dalton Argus has bought the Jackson Arcus and moved to Jackson in Butts county. The Cherokee Advance commends Editor Shaver as a brilliant writer and top all‑round newspaper man in the state.
Mr A H Shaver has sold the Dalton Argus and purchased the Jackson Arcus from Mr Parry Lee. Editor Shaver is a splendid newspaper man and the Arcus will lose none of its popularity by falling into his hands. Hawkinsville Dispatch and News.
Editor Addison Shaver, known from the Dalton Argus, has bought the Jackson Argus and aims to deliver a superior paper to Butts county readers with strong editorial leadership. Local papers greet the acquisition with optimism about Shaver’s ability to elevate the publication and its role in North Georgia.
An Argus article questions Governor Pope Brown's appointment to the Railroad Commission noting Brown receives 2009 dollars yearly and suggesting he rarely attends meetings. It praises Hon Tom C Crenshaw for steady attendance and service.
An old drugstore ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for headaches. It claims the syrup cures headaches and prevents recurrence when taken as directed, and notes availability from Harris Drug Co.
S O Ham of Georgia Boutts County applies to be guardian of Exie Ham a minor under 14 years The application will be reviewed at the next ordinary court for Boutts County on the first Monday in May 1901 J H Ham Ordinary signs the notice
Notice states Mary Barber died intestate in Butts County Georgia and no one has applied for administration. The clerk of the superior court or another fit person will be vested with administration after the citation is complied with, unless objections are made. Dated April 1, 1890, J. H. Ham, Ordinary.
State of Georgia Butts County cites all heirs and creditors to show cause why M A McKibben administratrix should be discharged from administration and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in July 1901. April 1 1901.Signed W J Ham Ordinary.
Notice to debtors and creditors in Boutris County Georgia. All indebted parties must pay immediately to W P Nutt administrator of the estate of W M Mallet. Creditors should present claims properly proven as required by law.
By virtue of an order of the court of ordinary of said county a sale will be held at the courthouse door on a Tuesday in May 1901 between the usual hours for sale. The property is in Butts county in the town of Flovilla a house and lot. Terms cash. It is the estate of Kate Ford. A H Davis admr.
W O Crawley as administrator of W T Nelson's estate petitions for discharge. The notice commands all heirs and creditors to show cause why Crawley should not be discharged and receive letters of dismissal. Official signature dated February 5, 1901.
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