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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1897
Page
3
The Argus notes growing demand for an intermediate court in the county and reports Duke Trust has raised cigarette prices. It mentions the Confederate veterans association event at the camp ground and ongoing cotton market efforts in Middle Tennessee. Meanwhile local shoppers hear of store specials and a visiting hustler named Tom Bell.
The Jackson area buzzes with retail notes and social tidbits. Reports mention a Wigwam band member in town, a county school finance update, new ice deliveries, and ongoing bargain sales at The Globe Store. Local residents Miss Mary Frank Winship and Capt. Felix Walthall are noted visitors, while Elc shipments and fishing outings mark the week.
The Argus highlights Dr. W. A. Starnes Jr as a new local citizen receiving strong encouragement. His abilities are noted and anticipated to earn him broad support in the community.
Mr. Gresham moves from Planters Supply Co. to Globe store while Mr. Harris shifts from B. F Moon to Planters Supply Co. Charley Farrell from Covington fills Moon’s vacancy. Jackson congratulates on securing Mr. Farreil as a citizen.
Allen & Co promotes strictly pure apple vinegar in a brief notice. The item is marketed as a premium condiment and health product with emphasis on purity and quality for household use.
Mrs. J. R. Lyons shows improvement after illness. Will Wright, a leading McDonough businessman, visited town. Dr. Starnes Asa Burrill Bob Carmichael and Joe Watson traveled to Indian Spring. Miss Leila May Lassnett of Atlanta visits relatives on Third Street. Mrs. Cantrell and Mrs. J. R. Lyons also on Third Street. Pickles catsups and relishes at S. B. Kinard’s camp ground phone. Kinard praised as an enterprising telephone man. The Argus notes sickness in the W. W. Thornton family of Jasper County with fever. W. I. Collins and family return from South Georgia and plan another visit soon.
In a few days the city’s leading stores will send buyers to New York Boston and Baltimore to seek the best and cheapest fall goods. W J Pate returns to work at the Jackson carriage factory after a week with his family in Atlanta.
Jasper and Butts engaged in a post noon clash on the Jackson diamond with rain breaking up play after the third inning. Isaac Hamil, longtime local resident now visiting from Alabama, appears with his son Newton and plans to depart Monday.
Gregory the post master at John supplies a list of 12 new subscribers for John. They include W. C. James, G. W. Head, Lee Sutton, Solon Bennett, John Goggins, J. H. Staples, Brad Freeman, W. H. Staples, P. R. Lasseter, Jas. Tingle, Tom Treadner, Stephen Tingle. The Argus thanks its noble friends in Monroe County and reflects on theroll of honor.
Dick Foster of Butts County reportedly wandered into Henry County on Tuesday night and abducted a woman in a buggy. En route home he met the woman's husband near Dr. Langston's residence and was shot dead.
A barbecue at Rock Spring church in Monroe county on Saturday August 14 funds delegates to the upcoming church conference at Calvert Texas. The Argus predicts a great event with other engaging features and urges everyone to attend and bring guests.
Save money by calling Monday next to secure a bargain in 10 4 Sheeting 5 4 Sheeting and 4 4 Sheeting at THE GLOBE STORE.
Mr J D Thornton of Atlanta is in town this week registered at the Morrison. He is among the five in surance agents in the State representing only best companies. W N Brown J G McDonald Dr Starnes Col Plinny Hall R N Etheridge Asa Battrill and R T Watkins all of Jackson were registered at the Cabmet Wednesday evening.
Mr J T Day of Social Circle visits Morrison and forms lasting ties with Mrs Buchanan. Browning family moves into the Lampkin house on Third street. Miss Lula joined two years ago. Tweedie Gardner of Fort Valley visits Dr J Lee Byron’s family. Rev G W Gardner recovering from fever. Argus urges readers to support local advertisers, stressing trust and value.
The Argus notes farmer John Fletcher of Butts county is arranging to become a citizen of Jackson. Citizens like him are in demand and a cordial welcome will be extended by the town.
The Argus reports the death of Solomon King, a respected Henry county citizen, who died last Tuesday from a strangulated hernia. King served as a Confederate soldier with the Zachray Rangers and lost an arm in his valorous service, according to comrades.
Billy McMichael captured three blind tigers in Jackson in a police operation. Sis Goodman operated near the cemetery, Lewis Walker ran a pizen business by the depot, and General Connally led a large restaurant scheme. Each was fined $30 and supporters praise the effort to drive out illicit liquor.
The Argus reports two ready cotton bolls this week. One came from J. G. Gilmore of Cedar Rock last Monday and another from J. T. Cochran on Cabin Creek near the Spalding county line yesterday. Both farmers are noted as ahead of the procession.
The Argus notes a long meeting at the Methodist church fostering stronger grace and faith, benefiting both members and nonmembers. A local patron from Arbroth endorses Dr. Tichenor's Sotcene as a reliable family medicine based on personal experience.
An 19th century promotional notice offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh solved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo as proprietors and includes endorsements from West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin. The cure is said to act through the blood and mucous membranes, price seven cents per bottle, with testimonials available.
A secretary of the South Atlanta Conference writes in the Wesleyan Advocate praising Jackson for a royal entertainment and thanking the town for its kindness. The note commends Rev. J. M. Bowden as a attentive pastor and generous host.
Atlanta Aug 8 There is a deficit in the accounts of late Georgia state treasurer Col. R A Hardeman totaling about 5000 dollars. The attorney general says fees labeled as perquisites were not paid into the treasury but kept personally. The 1891 act on interstate building and loan associations required deposits and annual fees of 50 and 10 dollars, which Hardeman treated as perquisites.
Griffin News reports Judge Marcus W. Beck of the superior court completed a five day 70 mile hike from Murphy North Carolina to Tallulah Falls Georgia. He traveled with a Wisconsin professor and two students, replacing a companion who declined to continue. The judge says the trek cured dyspepsia and insomnia and reveals a fondness for scenic rambles while noting Southern men rarely share such exercise.
Testimonials for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy endorse its efficacy. Dr Robey of Olney Missouri commends the remedy, noting he has used and sold it for six years. Kennedy product available at W L Carmichael & Co.
A local retailer advertises a cut price cash sale continuing through August with a large stock of watches clocks jewelry and silverware priced below market value. Customers are urged to buy now to benefit before September 1 when stock is expected to drop.
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