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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
8
Mr. C. M. Bowles and W. T. Powers spent time in Atlanta while others traveled to Griffin, Barnesville, Valdosta and Forsyth. Numerous social calls mark the week with visitors from Stark, Jenkinsburg, Indian Spring and Atlanta, plus a marriage in Barnesville and political activity in the railroad commissioner race.
Jackson and Butts county citizens reorganize the Butts County Hoke Smith Club electing T. H. Buttrill as president and J. T. Warthen as secretary. Dr J. Lee Byron is vice president. speeches by Drs. Butner Byron Ellis and others. The club, aiming to enroll two thirds of county voters, plans another meeting at the Court House Saturday at three.
R. N. Brooks announces the Blacksmith Shop opposite Carmichael Buggy Co continues high quality work with Mr KD E Maler now staying on in the shop. Maler will perform the same superior services as in the past.
Pleasant reunion at the J. S. Johnson home on Mulberry street Sunday gathered Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and their children Sam Ada Bell Charlie John Julian Benjamin Edward. Absent were their daughter Mrs. J. H. Jordan and her Broxton child, and cousins in New York and Atlanta were visiting relatives.
Oliver Herford and John Cecil Clay present Heartculture as an exact science with cultural directions for lovers both young and old. They describe playful plants like Aprilfoolia the Valentine Plant the Hope Vine and Gossip Weed with color illustrations.
Three nicely furnished rooms available for rent with a single applicant to Mrs fl L Smith. Inquiries directed to the listed contact at her residence.
A historical advertisement notes DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills sold by the Hanna Drag Company as a patent medicine product. The taglines emphasize quick relief and easy purchase through a drug firm.
Miss Bessie White visited Lise atrice Elder the first of the week. Mr B L Smith spent Sunday with his mother and relatives. Several residents hosted visitors and guests during Easter holidays. Hotels open their doors for summer season as Easter service was held at the Methodist church in Fire villa. Mrs W A Elder and Miss Efi Elder are visiting. Miss Lindsay is in Atlanta. Joe and Amanda Scoville’s friends regret to hear of Mr Scoville’s illness, yet he is improving.
A local note extols planting Bermuda grass and clover to revive worn-out lands. It warns against overplanting cotton and encourages diverse crops to restore green pastures, referencing pastoral nostalgia and a plea for soil renewal.
A brief ad lists a good horse for sale by Co. L. Redman. It also promotes Chamberlain's Salve as a healing remedy for burns, sore nipples, and chapped skin with quick relief and healing. Jamerson Drug Co. of Ga. handles Tack for sale.
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