Improvements In Jackson Point To A Growing Town
Local notes praise Jackson’s growth with new court house, Presbyterian church, and private homes planned or under construction. City hall relocation in Kincaid block advances, jail plans set with iron bridge included. Jail complete by August 1 with daily penalty for delays. Nearby notices promote Shaker Digestive Cordial and Laxol for children.
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Jackson
Court House
New Presbyterian Church
Jin Ray
Ellis Street
College Avenue
W. M. Mallet
J. R. Carmichael
Kincaid
Griffin
Dodson
Griffin News
A Dray Load of Hats in Easter Parade
The Star Store delivered Easter hats on a dray, many hats crafted in Jackson by Miss Edwards and assistants, a festive sight reflecting Jackson pride in its hat business. Jacob Mitchell of Unionville Pa. endured thirty years with piles before finding relief using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, a remedy for piles eczema and skin affections. Dr. W. L. Carmichael & Co.
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Jackson
Miss Edwards
Jacob Mitchell
Unionville
DeWitt
W. L. Carmichael & Co
Court House to Sell by Judge Carmichael Ad
The old court house will be sold to the highest cash bidder on the second Tuesday in May next, as advertised by Judge Carmichael. The notice urges buyers to act now for purchase of the courthouse.
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Carmichael
Court House
For Sale Gentle Family Horse From Georgia
One six year old horse for sale by A G Hitciys. Horse raised in Georgia. Offer either for cash or on time payment terms.
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Georgia
A. G. Hitcuiys
Union Meeting Program At Towaliga Church
The paper carries a Towaliga church Union Meeting program for the fifth Sunday in May. It promises an engaging service schedule and notes the event will be the best yet. The notice also advertises J J Thornton & Co selling homemade buggies in carload lots and invites inquiries.
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Towaliga Church
Thomaston Man in New Outfit and Jackson Savings
Albert Beaman dressed Charley Beauchamp from head to foot after buying his outfit in Jackson. Miss Agnes Carmichael of Jackson visited relatives at McDonough and attended the Atlanta Presbytery meeting. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve is promoted for wounds burns and sores by Dr W L Carmichael & Co.
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Albert Beaman
Charley Beauchamp
Thomaston
Charley
Jackson
Agnes Carmichael
McDonough
Atlanta
DeWitt
Dr. W. L. Carmichael & Co
Times Record denounces newspaper vandals and slander
Mrs Myrick of The Americas Times-Recorder defends clean journalism and vows to resist personal attacks. She condemns editors who publish harmful material and calls such vandals cowardly blackguards unworthy of respect, urging strong action against defamation.
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Myrick
The
Americas Times-Recorder
Times-Recorder
Sunday Schools Plan Annual Convention in Jackson
The Sunday Schools of Butts county postponed due to weather and set the annual convention for Friday April 30 at 9 30 A M in Jackson. Delegates should meet promptly and bring enthusiasm, while Judge Beck departed Sunday for McDonough to convene Henry Superior court Monday.
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Butts Coun
Indian Springs
Jackson
F. S. Bmuerince
Beck
McDonough
Henry Superior Court
Open Poetry Contest Offered by Georgia Car Saint Carmichael
I J R Carmichael a Georgia carriage maker offers a 5.00 premium for best not less than 250 word poem advertising Jackson Buggy. Contest open to Georgia poets with at least fifteen entrants, due May 15 1897. Frank Stanton of The Atlanta Constitution will judge final. Winning name published in multiple papers. Gilt framed gilded rewards and copyright option offered.
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I. J. R. Carmichael
Georgia
Jackson
Batts
J. R.carmichael
Jackson Buggy
Wiil
Frank Stanton
Atlanta Constitution
Jackson Argus
Henry County Weekly
Jackson Times
Bible as Charter of Liberty, Eloquent Defense by Ingersoll
A New York paper replies to Col. Ingersoll arguing atheism cannot sustain government. It praises the Bible as liberty’s charter, noting Cromwell, Hampden, Mayflower compact, Revolution soldiers, Washington’s oath, and the court system. It warns life would become chaotic without religious restraint.
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Cromwell
Naseby
John Hampden
Washington
Small Town Notes and Weddings in Fincherville
Community chatter mentions visiting Mr. George W. Ray and sights of spring. Jim Carr and Otis Moss wed Wednesday night. best wishes for their union. Fincherville Baptist Church hosts lively Sabbath school led by J. J. Wilson and W. H. Cawthorn with an I. G. Walker sermon.
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Jim Carr
Otis Moss
Fincherville Baptist Church
J.J. Wilson
W. H. Cawthorn
Miracle in Texas Promoted by Dr Williams Pills
The Texas Christian Advocate reports on H E Spaulding of Longview who suffered sciatic rheumatism for eight years and was bedridden for six months. After failed treatments at Hot Springs he used Dr Williams Pink Pills and recovered, praised by Spaulding and Dr C H Stansbury as life saving. A local reporter cites multiple longview residents who attest to the remedy.
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Texas Christian Advocate
C. K. Stansbury
H. E. Spaulding
Longview
Christian Advocate
Spaulding
Hot Springs
Dr. Williams
Allison
Texarkana
Pie
C. H. Stansbury
Kentucky
Lengview
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Perry Davis
Gough
Wedderb RN & CO
Washim
D. C
Fincherville
George W. Ray
Bro. I. G. Walker
Worthville
Nancy Hanks
Old Coon
Ben Yancy
Obediah
Yancy
Ben
Homer J
Texas
Fravle Mark
J. W. Crum
Kellam & Moore
South
DR. Hathaway & X
Broad St
New York
Das
Stevens Pottery
Stevens Bros. & Co
Gressive
Butts County
A. G. Hitchins
Buttrill
Jenkinsburg
Towaliga
Kinard
Blackankle
Elgin
Indian Spring
Flovilla
Dublin
Cork
Iron Spring
Stark
Wortaville
Worthyville
Mon
N. J. Harmon
T. BR. B.C
Ward
U & Mos
Dr. W.l.carmichael& Co
PN US
America
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Broadway
New
Neys
M. V. McKibben
At Law
Tackson
T.J. Dempsey
Dempsey
Mulberry Street
Geo
Ed. Tigner
Broad
Marietta Streets
Grantee
O. H. Cantrell
Third and
Mulberry Streets
J. W. Preston, SR
Malcolm H. Ayer
Preston & Ayer
North Triangular Block
Macon
Butts
Lake Ray
Claude C. Ray
Ray & Ray
Planter’s Supply Co
Ok Bryant
Jackson, Ga
W.W. Anderson
A. Stephens
Anderson & Stephens
M. M. Millis
Bunk Hall
Dr. Crum
RAY & Wvvy
Attorneys At Law
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