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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
2
The fragment from Jackson Georgia on August 8 1900 shows a city notice page with official typography and dated marker. It provides minimal readable context about local government proclamations or notices on that date.
The article discusses a global crisis with China and allied powers, urging readers to study Bible prophecies. It cites the Man of Sin and the Lord's coming, urging watchfulness and preparation as world events allegedly mirror biblical end times. It quotes Jesus' fig tree teaching to signal near summer and emphasizes hopeful anticipation.
The Atlanta Constitution recounts a son seeking his father with a pistol and bull whip, breaking furniture, and lodging in the station house after a money dispute. It condemns lack of parental affection and laments youths defying elders, noting a farewell gathering at the Foster home and a local visit by Prof Thurman and John Spruce to Towaliga.
The editor of THE ARGUS recalls a week at Haddock Inn near Toccoa Falls describing the hotel as charming on broad verandas and baths with elegant table fare. The setting among the hills is praised as surpassing other resorts and the experience is fondly remembered.
Farmers celebrate good crops and ten cent cotton prospects as protracted meetings start Saturday in Fellowship. Misses Imogene and Corine Harkness host an ice cream festival at the Foster home with guests enjoying cakes, melons, and peaches amid social gaiety.
Bass Bros of Griffin purchase the Fennell stock of goods. Josiah Allen arrived yesterday to move the goods to Griffin. The store room will be occupied by Mr S A Biles of the Racket Store. Gunn and Co hold the exclusive agency for John Tetley Co teas.
Dr. C. W. Humphries began a protracted meeting at the Presbyterian church last night. Preaching again tonight and Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. at Fellowship. Sunday night services here will be resumed with further announcements to follow.
Wright Carter and Company offers to exchange surplus stock of vehicles for mules. Call for arrangements and trade options.
One of the county’s oldest Baptist ministers, Rev. James G. Kimbell Sr., wed Mrs. McNair on Tuesday near Worthville. Friends express surprise but extend warm wishes to the couple.
J. J. Thornton reports a shipment of up-to-date buggies now available. Call and see the new arrivals to select a buggy that fits your needs and budget.
Sunday schools of the county hold a gala at Indian Spring Holiness Camp Ground. An interesting program is planned with songs prayers welcomes, recitations and talks by superintendents and workers. Thousands are expected to attend this annual event showcasing the county’s Sunday schools.
A vivid reminiscence of village music and dance in Pepperton’s hall. Fiddlers tune while banjo players and townsfolk whirl in a joyful set. Names like Billy William and Witham appear among revelers, ending with prosperity for Pepperton cotton mill as the best dance.
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