Memorial Day hopes and Confederate monument appeal
The Argus notes prior Memorial Day praise and urges three county Confederate groups to raise funds for a monument. It also outlines upcoming political actions: delegates to state and congressional conventions on June 17 and June 29, 1898. The executive committee met April 26 1898 with motions to nominate Supreme Court judges on June 6 and to hold county officer primaries July 15 1898.
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Argus
The
Southland
Jackson
J. H. Mills
Supreme Court
Joseph Jolly
W. M. Mallet
Democratic Executive Committee Sets June 6 1898 Primary in Butts County
The committee declares a county primary on June 6 1898 to nominate a Governor state officers a 6th District Congressman and a local representative. Only registered Democrats or those meeting party voting history may vote with polls in their militia district. An oath is required for challenged voters. Results to be consolidated June 7 at Jackson courthouse.
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Georgia
Butts County
Democratic Party
Democratic Executive Committee
Executive Committee
Court House
Jackson
Saids
sg@aid
Gossip in Jackson Spawns Cautionary Reflection
A local advocate condemns gossipers in Jackson for slanderous remarks and urges restraint. The writer warns that speaking ill of others harms reputations and reflects poorly on the speaker, calling for higher conduct and kindness.
Local Resident Declines Sheriff Run Offer
D F Thaxton thanks county friends for support but declines to enter the sheriff race now. He notes a future day may bring a desire for help and respectfully signs the notice.
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D. F. Thaxton
Newton declines sheriff race in Butts County letter
E Pitts Newton announces he will not enter the sheriff race in Butts County after careful consideration. He thanks supporters for their goodwill and offers of help and states there are reasons to justify not running at this time. He signs as your obedient servant.
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Sheriffalty of
Butts County
E. Pitts NewTon
Carmichaels Sarsaparilla Claim List
An old advertisement touts Carmichaels Sarsaparilla as a remedy for boils carbuncles cancers old sores scrofula eczema secondary and tertiary syphilis rheumatism liver disease and general debility of the nervous system.
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement promise
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co claim honesty and solvency, with West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin endorsing. Cure taken internally and sold by all druggists for five cents per bottle. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills touted as best.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Wholesaie
Ohio
Flo Villa Shooting Leaves Rail Foreman Wounded
Sunday near FloVilla Southern depot young white man Will Alexander shot track foreman Sturdivant in the thigh with an 88 caliber bullet. Doctors Jarrell and Starnes operated to remove the ball after it lodged near major arteries. Alexander was jailed then released on own recognizance as Sturdivant declined to press charges.
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Southern Railroad
Flovilla
Will Alexander
Sturdivant
Alexander
Jackson
Collins
Depot Avenue
Southern Rail
Starnes
J. A. Jarrell
Jarrell
Marshal Niblett
Flovida
Flovilla News Highlights and Local Plans
Flovilla residents report new life with the railway whistle and car wheels. Parks Terrell and Willie White visited from Forsyth, the new hotel nears opening around May 10, and the high school will close May 27 with inter esting exercises planned by Col. Reeves. Marshal W. R. Dorsett was elected to fill the unexpired term.
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W. R. Dorsett
C. R. Niblett
Flovilla High School
Col. Reeves
Sunday School Picnic Planned for Frankville or Juliette
The Methodist Baptist and Presbyterian Sunday Schools will picnic at Frankville or Juliette next Friday. A committee met last night to choose the site and negotiate rates. Once the best inducements are found, one location will be selected.
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Methodist
Baptist
Presbyterian
Frankville
Juliette
Carmichael Co announces seasonal hours change
Beginning say st we will close our doors at 6.80 oclock p m and from June 1st to September 1st 6 oclock p m Saturdays excepted. THE CARMICHAEL Co.
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THE
Carmichael Co
Grand Council meeting in Macon attended by Winn and Jackson companions
Rev. W. M. Winn attended the Grand Council meeting in Macon last Tuesday. The Grand Chapter met on Wednesday with companions Maddox and Wright of Jackson in attendance. A shipment of Bahamas pineapples arrived. Allen & Co. advertises Carmichaels Bed Bug Poison for undisturbed sleep.
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W. M. Winn
Macon
Maddox and
Wright
Jackson
Felix L. Walthall Emerges as Democratic Candidate
The Argus notes Felix L. Walthall a leading county citizen and former 30th Georgia Regiment soldier who merits praise and esteem. It states his native ability and argues he would honor the Democratic banner in the county if nominated.
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Felix L. Walthall
The
Argus
Capt. Walthall
Peeksville News Roundup from Local Social and church notices
Richard Mayo and wife of Stark attended New Hope services. J W Harper of McDonough and tax collector candidate Owen visited. Miss Josie Hausler from Base visiting Mrs Haynes. C B Lee of Stark visiting sister Mrs Maddox. Peeksville school closed. many attended Philippi Academy exhibition with Misses Leverette and Brown. Rumor of a local engagement with Griffin’s daughter. Harriet Thomas recalls war chest and a hospital run from Forsyth to Corinth via Columbus. Mercer student Rev Jones preached at Pleasants View. A Maddox funeral set for second Sunday in May at Macedonia Church.
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Arcus
Richard Mayo
Stark
New Hope Sunday
J. W. Harper
McDonough
Owen
Henry County
Josie Hausler
Base
Mrs. Haynes
Peeksville
Peeksvillians
Philippi Academy
Alice Leverette
Pearle Brown
Harriet
Reo. Williams
Williams
Academy Hospital
Forsyth
Anburn
Via
Columbus Ga
Corinth
Inka
Mr. Jones
Mercer
Pleasat View
J. E. Pounds
A. ©. Maddox
Mr. Jackson
Macedonia Church
Notice of Contracted Worker Breach From 1898
J. E. Kitchens warns all parties that Bud Grier is under six month contract starting January 12 and warns that anyone harboring or hiring him will be prosecuted under the law. Date April 4 1898.
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Bud Grier
Cdl
J. E. Kitchens
Stockholders of the Jackson Institute Meeting Notice
Stock holders will hold their annual meeting in W M Mallets office at Planters warehouse on the first Monday in May at 10 o clock a m to elect a new board of directors and transact such other business as they may see fit. William M Mallet.
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Jackson Institute
W. M. Mallets
Planters
Wirtuam M. Mallet
Photographer announces schedule at McDonough
J. B. GururRi, photographer, states availability at McDonough on Monday and Tuesday February 7th and 8th and every two weeks thereafter until further notice.
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McDonough
For Sale Clean shop coal at fifteen cents per hundred
A classified brief offers coal for sale at Jackson Oil Mill with price listed as 15 cents per hundred. Contact details indicate application at the mill location.
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Jackson Oil Mill
Wanted Cattle at Highest Prices in Jackson Orn Mill
The Jackson Orn Mill publicly seeks cattle of any number for purchase at top prices. Farmers and sellers urged to contact immediately for prompt sorting and payment.
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Jackson Orn Mill
Courier Journal Announces Biweekly Edition Details
The Twice-a-Week Courier Journal touts broad readership and balanced content. It explains Wednesday pages cover Clean News while Saturday features miscellaneous stories poetry and home topics edited by Henry Watterson.
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Courier Journal
Henry Watterson
Special clubbing offer renewals with Twice-a-Week Courier
The Jackson Argus announces a one year subscription deal for $1.50 when renewing in advance or for new subscribers who pay up front. The offer includes the Courier-Journal and the Argus, with sample copies sent free on request. Subscriptions must be mailed to the Jackson Argus.
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Courier-Jornal
Courier-Journal
Jackson Argus
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Parks Terrell
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Thad C. Parker
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M. A. Lindsey
Pound
Talisman
Bahamas
Allen & Co
Carmichaels
Mr. C. B. Lee of
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Griffin
Harriet Thomas
Geo. Williams, A. H
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Nervine
Ed. C. Ebsen
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Dr. Miles
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