Little Local Lines from the Griffin District
Rev. J H Eakes will preach at the Methodist church Sunday. A series of church meetings is postponed. Porches are being added to Mrs M L Smiths home. Easter egg hunts entertain children including Tenella Tin gle and Molly Katherine Tin gle. Prize won by Paul Maddox of Elgin. Stereopticon lectures at Methodist church postponed. Mrs Emmie Adams and Mrs Verna Wright host Easter egg hunt. Miss Leonora Nett returns from Mack visit. Mr G W Sheran sells candy on streets. Local residents and activities noted.
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J. H. Eakes
Griffin
Tenella
Molly Katherine Tingle
Paul Maddox
Elgin
Emmie Adams
Ver=na Wright
Adams
Tigner Wiggins
Anna Rosa Wright
William J Allen 77 Civil War veteran laid to rest
Mr. W J Allen died last Saturday night the 18th and was buried Monday in city cemetery. He was 77, served in the Civil War and was a Mason. He leaves a wife five children and many friends in sorrow.
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W.J. Allen
Proclamation Offer Reward for Fugitive Owen Jefferson
Governor Hoke Smith issues a 1889 proclamation offering a $100 reward for the capture of Owen Jefferson, colored, who murdered George Thompson in Butts County and fled. State officers are urged to aid in his apprehension for trial. The text also mentions an auditorium entertainment scheduled for tonight and tomorrow night.
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Butts
Owen Jefferson
George Thompson
Butts County
Knights Templar Elect Officers at Alexius Commandery
At a regular conclave in Alexius Commandery No. 22 Knights Templar, officers were elected for the ensuing year: Eminent Commander F. M. Allen, Generalissimo H. L. Daughtry, Captain General G. E. Mallet, Prelate D. G. McMichael, Treasurer A. C. Finley, Recorder Geo. Carmichael, Senior Warden H. C. Ball, Junior Warden W. H. Mallet, Standard Bearer J. B. Hopkins, Sword Bearer R. L. Johnson, Warder C. M. Bowles, Sentinel D. J. Thaxton, Third Guard J. E F Hanna, Second Guard C. B. Gufin, First Guard H. F. Gilmore. The group, though one year old, reports 100 percent membership growth and many Sir Knights plan to attend the Grand Commandery conclave in Valdosta May 13 and 14.
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Alexius Commandery
Knights Templar
F. M. Allen
H. L. Daughtry
G. E. Mallet
D. G. McMichael
A. C. Finley
Geo. Carmichael
H. C. Ball
W.H. Mallet
J.B. Hopkins
R. L. Johnson
C. M. Bowles
D. J. Thaxton
Sentinel
J. EF. Hanna
C. B. Gufin
H. F. Gilmore
Grand Commandery
Valdosta
Professor R. E. Park to Lecture in Jackson
University of Georgia professor R. E. Park has accepted an invitation to speak at the School Auditorium. He will lecture in Jackson on Friday night May 1. Park is described as a gifted talker and his visit is eagerly anticipated.
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R. E. Park
University of Georgia
Jackson
Park
Professor Park Heads Jackson Address With English Theme
Prof Park, a University of Alabama graduate, has led the English Department at the University in Athens for years and is renowned across the state for his pleasing address. The people of Jackson await a notable talk.
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Ant
Park
University of Alabama
University In
Athens
Jackson
Wanted One nicely on room
Help wanted notice requests a room to be prepared or furnished. apply at the Argus Office for details and contact.
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Argus Office
Lyceum Comedy Company Here Next Week
The Lyceum Comedy Company performs next week with four act comedy drama A Fathers Crime. Prices are 15 25 and 35 cents.
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Lyceum Comedy Company
Ham and Ezell Wedding At Holton Home
Mrs. Rena Ham and Mr. Lee Ezell wed Thursday at the bride’s Holton residence. Mrs. Ham long resided in this city and her friends follow the news with interest. Mr. Ezell is a well known Jasper County citizen.
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Rena Ham
Lee Ezell
Holton
Two boys sought for trimming room work at Carmichael Buggy Co
Help wanted notice seeking two smart boys to work in the trimming room at Carmichael Buggy Co. Applicants are directed to apply at the company location.
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Carmichael Buggy Co
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
The
Jackson Mercantile Co
Star Store
Jackson, Georgia
Ponder
George Spencer
Presbyterian Church
Argus
James Bradley
James, Jr
Methodist Church
Mr. Budd
Leonora Nett
Miss Westcott
Macah
Joe Weaver
Oscar Weaver
City
G.W. Sheran
Monroe County
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Said State
Philip Cook
Secretary
Ham-Ezell
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