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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1897
Page
5
Jackson merchants and visitors are listed with brief notes about their movements. Ed Lawson of Flovilla, Clever John Brady of Macon, and J. T. Edalgo of Jenkinsburg are among those mentioned. Local firms Allen & Co and Hanes the Jeweler advertise goods and services. The Argus notes a family ill health and pancake syrup season prompts grocery inquiries.
Mr and Mrs J M Allen of Coryington visited son Will Allen and family this week. Allen Co seeks 100 dozen eggs weekly while Patillo area farmers led by Tom Bell push strong farming. Dr Tichenor antiseptic recommended for wounds, Jack Nolan leads Henry Superior court grand jury. Fresh bread from Allen Co. Three new awnings rise on Jackson public square aiding Star Store drug store and Racket store.
Two years ago R. J. Warren of Pleasant Brook New York bought a small supply of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He notes that it was unknown then but is now a household word in many communities. For sale by all druggists.
Jim Ray visited McDonough Monday on business for Capt. Hitchins the buggy man. Col. Ernest Smith of McDonough was in Jackson last Saturday on legal business.
The town boasts fine streets and sidewalks under a top street overseer and promises strong ad value for Carmichael as prize verses for the Jackson Buggy draw. McDonough reports Superior Court adjourned to Friday with criminal cases opening the morning session. Imperial raisins are advertised by Allen & Co. The court featured a slander suit between a Black plaintiff and a white defendant amid party labels.
An advertisement offers a $5.00 prize for the best poem about the Jackson Buggy by J. R. Carmichael. It invites submissions to the contest and indicates the award amount.
Miss Eloise Pound returned last Monday from Lilah Henry county where she has been teaching a flourishing school. Trimmer Pate of the Carmichael Carriage Factory spent Sunday with his family in Atlanta.
Col Searcy reports from McDonough this week that Judge Marcus Beck will soon be up with the dockets across the circuit. Special terms are set in Pike to try Delk and in Butts to clear a large criminal docket as the people praise Beck's faithful and fearless administration of the law.
Will Taylor from McKibben visited town yesterday while the court house committee prepares to meet again today. Jackson grows with residents like N B Parker of Atlanta visiting to buy property and possibly move here becoming a valuable citizen the Argus hopes to welcome permanently.
Patillo High School will close the spring term today with a student entertainment featuring speeches by Prof Cochran and Colquitt McKibben. The school will reopen on the first Tuesday in July.
The note directs readers to look for related information on pages 1 2 6 and 8 for additional local matter coverage.
Fitzsimmons told a reporter he will adopt the stage as a profession and only take comedy parts. He said he enjoys acting as naturally as horse-shoeing and noted Richard Mansfield warned Shakespeare roles may not pay the gas bills. He joked about Ham Let being red headed and involved in a lively last round.
The court house committee reassembles at the office to select a plan for the new courthouse. Delays occurred to avoid errors, with the aim of a superior result. The Argus lauds the committee as prudent and predicts a construction that will eclipse the best.
Allen & Co. announces a new coupon system in Jackson with a $5 to $15 book for customers. A $10 book is charged upfront and bills arrive daily. coupons are used to pay the bill and at month end only the used coupon amount is settled. The plan aims to reduce errors by keeping transactions fresh.
The event lists a 5th Sabbath in May 1897 with prayer at 10 a.m. by Rev. J. T. Kimbell, preaching at 11 a.m. by Rev. A. W. Hurst, then multiple discussions on church design, membership, deacons, pastoral duties, and a sermon and Holy Land lecture by Rev. G. H. Carter. A committee considers forming a new county association away from Flint River.
Clever John Williams is in Macon today. Mrs Whidby visited Flovilla this J L Pye made a trip to Jackson Monday last. C A Towles leaves on business trip to Atlanta returning tomorrow. Mrs ONeal Cedar Rock visits her daughter Mrs L W Thornton. John Cochran spent Sunday in Macon. Our place hopes to secure the branch railroad to the shoals on the river. Civil engineers to begin a survey today. Our school flourishes under Prof T B McElroy already at the front as a successful educator.
An advertisement extols De Witt's Little Pills by Dr. W. L. Carmichael & Co. claiming spring cleansing of the liver and year round stomach health via a trusted, productive remedy praised for its effect on teachers and other sensible people.
Messrs. Geo W Fryer and John Fryer with Jacob Schuck of Kasson Minn visited Jackson last Monday. They were shown around and expressed pleasure with the town and its people. The article notes northern settlers are happy but sometimes go too far south when settling in Middle Georgia.
A light turnout last Saturday yielded a 200 to 87 victory for bonds to fund the courthouse. The Argus notes the result favors the project and praises the outcome for all parties, with precinct returns following.
Local fitness circle promotes a regime claiming to purify the hood and fortify nerves and muscles. Advocates describe improved tone and energy with a mix of diet and daily routines.
A fragment notes someone praising a product with a copyist style phrase praising it. The legible words show endorsement and a mention of recommendation. No clear names, places, dates, or organizations are identifiable.
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