Valedictory notes severed Arcus ties and new editor
N J Harmon announces departure from the Arcus and praises his successor A A Rose. He reflects on policy, bi metalism, and apologizes if any wrong occurred, while urging readers to support the paper as it moves forward under new leadership. The Barnesville Gazette introduction of Rose is cited.
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The
Arcus
J. G. McDonald
A. A. Rose
Barnesville
McDonald
Butts County
Tennyson
County Journal
Arans
N. J. Harmon
Barnesville Gazette
Addis A. Rose
Jackson Argus
Gordon Institte
Emory College
Jackson
Salutatory by A A Rose for the Jackson Argus
A A Rose announces his entrée into journalism with the Jackson Argus to raise the paper’s moral tone and educate readers. He pledges truth dissemination, local support for town and county interests, and open but selective discussion while targeting sound money and public advancement. He will partner with Jnc. G. McDonald and invites patronage from Jackson and Butts County readers.
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The
ArGus
Jackson and Butts County
Jackson
Republic
Jnc. G. McDonald
Jackson Arans
A.A. Rose
The Negro at the Exposition
Negro commissioners oversee exhibits at the Cotton States and International Exposition. The piece notes the evolution from bondage to opportunities for showing progress and what can be achieved by an inferior race under favorable conditions in thirty years. It frames the event as a historic test of conduct and a model for posterity.
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Eureka Chemical & Manufacturing Company
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Shall Women Ride Bicycles And Macon Mayoral Race
A spirited debate on women cyclists favors letting ladies ride the wheel while rejecting bloomer attire. The piece notes no indelicacy in cycling and compares it to other sports. It adds that Macon’s mayoral race is shaping up with several prominent citizens announcing candidacies.
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The
Republic
Macon
The Georgia Negro in Mexico
An editorial rebuttal asserts the Georgia Alabama negro colonists in Mexico faced hardship due to cultural and agricultural mismatches. It argues the best place for the negro is in the South under white-led guidance, urging restraint and work to avoid outside colonization schemes and reports of distress.
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Constitution
New York
Georgia
Alabama
Mexico
South
Harper Brothers to Publish Winnie Davis Book
Publishers in New York announce Miss Winnie Davis will issue a new book. The remark Comes as a note that the war is over and Harper Brothers are described as bitter enemies of the South.
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Harper “Bros. , Publishers
New York
Winnie Davis
Record crops and tensions echo across the nation
The year ends with a corn yield of 2.875 billion bushels, a national high aside from 1892. Bannock Indians in Idaho and Wyoming trouble nearby settlers and the government. Agricultural colleges number 65 with 9 million acres and six million dollars endowment. Jim Corbett’s wife seeks divorce after his public indiscretion. South Carolina faces a looming constitutional convention as political factions sharpen. A farmer asks about 16 to 1 silver versus gold, reflecting ongoing silver debates.
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Idaho
Wyoming
United States
Notice of Election for County Surveyor Vacancy
In Butts County Georgia the Ordinary orders an August 6 election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of County Surveyor B J Jinks. The vote uses the same process and venues as county officer elections and will be published in the Jackson Arcus. Dated July 17 1895 J F Carmichael Ordinary.
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State OF Georgia
Butts County
Chambers
B. J. Jinks
Jackson Arcus
Cure for Headache Electric Bitters
Remedy for all headaches with claims of a permanent cure and relief for habitual sick headaches. Promotes bowel tone in constipation and urges trial. Large bottles fifty cents at all drug stores.
Negros in Mexico face mixed fortunes in new colony
A New York Evening Post correspondent describes Mexican colonial life for U.S. Negro settlers. Initial contentment fades as tensions arise over food, labor, housing, and rights with quarrels among colonists and rumors of imprisonment. The piece urges U.S. consuls to investigate and protect colonists if mistreatment is found.
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Surif
New York Evening Post
Alabama
Georgia
United States
Mexico
Winter plant sale offers pot plants and cut flowers
Auction style notice announces winter stock of pot plants and cut flowers for sale with bulk pricing. Strawberries available after August 16 at 2.50 per 100, and a general promise to supply fruit trees and ornamental plants at low prices. Buyers invited to inspect the new greenhouse and pay cash.
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Sean
Wanted Dry and Green Hides Pay Top Market Price
Advert shows C R Gresham seeking dry and green hides with highest market payment. Call to inspect next to the Postoffice in Jackson Georgia. Date June 4 note appears in print.
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Postoffice
C.R. Gresham
jJunes
Jackson
Re advertised Sheriff Sale in Butts County Georgia
Re advertised sheriff sale in Butts County Georgia. On the first Tuesday in August 1895 the court house door in Jackson will open for cash sales of a 115 horse stationary Cole engine and boiler a 50 saw Loomis gin a 50 saw Smith gin a Cole power press and a 50 saw Pratt gin. Levied on as the property of W C and J A Woods and O B Knowles by mortgage execution in favor of Russell and Company. This July 4 1895. J O Beauchamp Sheriff Butts Co.
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Georgia
Butts County
Court House
Jackson
Said County
W.C
J. A. Woods
O. B. Knowles
Superior Court
Russell and Company
J. A. P. Woods
W.C. Woods
J.O0
Beauchamp
Sheriff Butts Co
Citations and notices in Butts County probate
J C Pittman administrator of Sarah F Turner is cited to show cause why he should not be discharged and receive letters of dismission from the estate. The order cites the 1st Monday in October 1895 for the hearing. July 5 8m
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State OF Georgia
Butts County
J. C. Pittman
Sarah F. Turner
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Jackson, Georgia
Doc Thaxton
Budgcies
Jackson Buccy CO
Warr
W. L. Douglas
Breckton
Masa
J. W. Crum
P.P.P
Ae Ee
Aberdeen
Lippman Bros
Savannah Ga
P.P. P
Hot Springs Ark
Hot Springs
D. Spectia Ours
M. Newton
Brown County
J. D. Johnston
P. P.P
Savannah
Springfield
M. M. Yeary
Green County, Mo
Sequin
Tex
Messrs
Aly Capt. W. M. Rust
W. L. Carmichael
Jackson, GA
Gunn & Cantrell
Durang
Thous Cee
L Street
Washine
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Butler St
Edgewood Ave
Atlanta
Boost
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
McDonald & Kinard, Ayerts
Baltimore
Southern Railway
Washington City
Pullman
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Pass. Agt
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