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Newspaper

Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1898

Page

6

Local Notes From Jasper County And Jackson

Tobe Tucker of Jasper county was here yesterday Mr Will Slaton of Griffin spent yesterday in Jackson with friends The Oil Mil has shut down until oe when it will resume operations gain Mr C S Maddox is spending n be days of this week in Macon on thiness Our marshals are scouring the town in search of street tax deserters Have you paid yours Carmichaels Sarsaparilla renovates the whole system Mr F E Etheridge has been confined to his room with sickness Allen & Co The Grocers You had better let J G McDonald write you a sick and accident benefit policy It does not cost much and is the best investment you can make Telephone 84 Allen & Co for best groceries Marshal Collins has a little white dog of the bull variety that follows him on his rounds We suppose Bill uses the dog in tracking blind tigers

J. G. McDonald Collins Bill

Confectioneries in variety at Allen and Co

The Jackson Telephone Exchange receives strong service due to the management and operator Miss Mamie Borders. Fresh Dove Hams and Breakfast Bacon are available at Allen and Co phone 84. Battleships shelled Matanzas Cuba destroying fort and killing about 125 Spaniards. Naney obtained fanny lands and city property at 7 percent from F Z Curry at Bank Hall Jackson Ga.

Jackson Telephone Exchange Mamie Borders Allen & Co United States Matanzas Naney F. Z. Curry Office Bank Hall Jackson

United Benevolent Society Opens Jackson Branch

The United Benevolent Society, represented by J. G. McDonald, has about forty members in Jackson. It pays members from $50 to $100 per month for sickness or accidental injury and has already paid several claims there. Obtain a policy to stay protected against illness or injury.

The United Benevolent Society J. G. McDonald Jackson

Local notes sketch Jackson life and business

May 15 opening of Wigwam Hotel at Indian Spring. Allen & Co promotions and phone listings. Carmichael family prominent with Sarsaparilla ads and real estate updates. Local officials J. H. Carmichael mayor pro tem and J. R. Carmichael residence. Judge Boynton memorial guest. A. H. Ogletree legislator candidate. various remodeling and construction milestones in Jackson with new brick buildings and courthouse work.

Notable Residents and Visitors Parade Through Jackson

Daily glimpses show W. E. Harp visiting Atlanta and many locals dropping by Jackson on Thursday. Notables include Col. Dominick of Zebulon, Rev. J. W. Beck of Hollonville, and Judge Boynton honored before Confederate veterans. Tom Slaughter joins the Fifth Regiment U.S. Infantry heading to Florida.

Tom Slaughter Atlanta U.S. Infantry Florida

Lyons Keeps Telegraph Service Despite Severe Cold

Mr J L Lyons manager of the Western Union Telegraph Co in Jackson has suffered a severe cold this week but has not missed time from work. At times he was very ill yet continued to run affairs.

J. L. Lyons Western Union Telegraph Co Jackson

State v Clarence Edwards Seduction Bound Over in $500 Bond

The case of the State versus Clarence Edwards for seduction was heard before Justice Robison on Monday. Edwards was bound over on a $500 bond to appear at the August term of Butts Superior Court. Prosecutor Miss Florrie Fears resides near Union in the county.

Clarence Edwards Justice Robison Butts Superior Court Miss Florrie Fears Union

Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief for Coughs

Advert says the product helps children and saves lives by curing coughs colds croup bronchitis grippe and throat and lung troubles from W L Carmichael Co in a period style warning readers of its infallible remedy claim.

W. L. Carmichael & Co

Community notes and political candidacy in The Daily Times

The item lists residents visiting relatives in Jackson Augusta and Perry Georgia with names Clarence Murphree W E Harp John McKenzie Samuel Rogers and mentions Hon A H Ogletree running for the next General Assembly. It notes second story of the new courthouse near completion and aims to finish before the August Superior Court term.

Court House Messrs. McKenzie Superior Court

Stores Reconsider Memorial Day Closing Amid Customer Appeals

Jackson merchants bow to urgent requests to stay open for trading and early return home on Memorial Day. In contrast, workers on the new courthouse project closed in the afternoon to enjoy extensive exercises.

Jackson Court House

Judge warns locals after insult to front yard

Judge Harkness near his 84th birthday warns Spaniards to keep out of his yard. He claims a cap and ball weapon could do harm equal to ten shots fired at the battleship Indiana in Havana harbor last Sunday.

Reverend J B Mack Leads Busy Presbyterian Meetings

Rev J B Mack conducted a series of meetings at the Presbyterian church in the city during the week and much good has resulted. Dr Mack is among the ablest divines in the ministry and Jackson people have shown appreciation with large congregations each service.

J. B. Mack Dr. Mack Jackson

Doctor Ellis Settles In Oak Street Home And Gardens

Dr J T Ellis moves into a four room residence on Oak Street below Mr Respess. He tends two of the finest gardens in Jackson supplying vegetables for many families, while a charming young lady misses her chance as the Doctor enjoys the crop.

J.T Ellis Mr. Respess Oak Street Jackson Dr. Ellis

Why Some Sit at Pew Ends and Block the Aisle

The reader asks why certain churchgoers take end seats and linger in the aisle, causing embarrassment for ladies and annoyance for men. The behavior prompts questions about etiquette and consideration for others during services.

Sermon on Masonry at Jackson Methodist Church

Rev. W M Win will preach a Masonry sermon to Masons and others at the Jackson Methodist church on May 8 at 11 a m. All persons especially Masons and their families are invited to attend and visiting brethren will be entertained.

Methodist Church Jackson W.M. Win

Also Mentioned on This Page

Butts Tobe Tucker Jasper County Will Slaton Griffin Mil C. S. Maddox Macon Etheridge Telephone Hanes East Indian Spring J. H. Carmichael Maddox Reet McMichael James S. Boynton Memorial John Pittman Stark Mr. Browning Third Street E. E. Pound A. H. Ogletree Carmichael J. R. Carmichael Mayloth Bruce Temple of Justice Sarsaparilla Gilmore Jackson City Court House Square Allen & Co., the Grocers Mesers McKenzie W. M. Mallet Tle Walter C. Beeks the Argus Bailey Foster Crawford de Wtt Charmichael W. E. Harp J.A. Dodson of City Col. Dominick of Zebulon Mrs. Lee Carmichael of Towaliga Wieland R. E. Lee Mr. J. T. Gray Messrs W. H. Maddox J. W. Mason Peeksville J. W. Beck Hollonville J.T. Cochran Judge Boynton Sons of Confederate Veterans W. F. Smith Flovilla Jim McKibben the Borders Grocery Company Clarence Murphree Troy, Ala John McKenzie Augusta Samuel Rogers Southern Perry, Ga Ogletree Scott & Bowne York Genter J. F. McKibben Ian Igleheart Ileheart Igleheart Bros Evansville Ind
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