13 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1897
Page
1
A reflective verse imagines a future free of tears where the speaker notes resilient pride. It references the imagery of chariots and famous names in a praising, hopeful tone. The passage presents a personal, uplifting vision rather than a narrative event.
A varied column recalls weather and crops, travel and social visits in Jackson area towns. Mentions Allen & Co’s salmon steaks, local subscribers, gifts, protracted meetings, camp meetings at Indian Spring, and the Globe Store bargain days. Includes testimonials on Dr Tichenor antiseptic and local photographers plans.
Mr S B Kinard burned out two phones last Friday. He repaired them himself at his Jackson headquarters instead of sending them to Atlanta for repair at $2.50 each. The damaged instruments were at Wigwam and the camp ground.
Popular Barnesville businessman Jim Wellmaker spent Sunday in the city visiting his aunt Mrs. Dr. Jarrell on Third Street. He plans a few weeks rest at Indian Spring and remains a prominent figure among Barnesville's younger business men.
The Argus has resigned as Official Organ of the Collector of Georgia, mirroring resignations by Judge Norton and deputy collector Tatum. It has halted all papers to the collector’s office and distributed all advertising forms. Ons cents dose.
The Waycross Herald jokes that if the editor followed every advice, he would fight four duels daily and risk lynching before breakfast. A local bargain sale teases specials in table damask and doilies for Monday. Bud Jackson of Locust Grove was judged insane after a writ of lunacy and committed to an asylum four years ago, with two prior admissions and a discharge after seven weeks.
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