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Newspaper

Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1894

Page

2

State Senate and Local Officials Listed in Election Notice

The notice lists candidates for State Senate Walter C Beekis and for Representative T J Dempsey along with Sheriff J O Beacchamp War Clerk of Court John O Re ar Tax Receiver J H Ham Tax Collector W L Carter Treasurer T L Williams Surveyor B J Jinks Coroner Jesse McKleroy Also commentary on the gubernatorial race and an International and Cotton States Exposition bill. It recounts local commentary on a cook joke and Star route mail delays.

Walter C. Beekis T. J. Dempsey J. O. Beacchamp John O’rear J. H. Ham W. L. Carter T. L. Williams B. J. Jinks Jesse McKleroy

Bartlett Predicted as Notable Congress Member

The Atlanta Commercial lauds Congressman Bartlett of the Sixth district for defeating Cabaniss and predicts a notable career. It extols his courage frankness and ability and says he will be a representative Georgians can trust. The piece highlights his honesty and standing across the region.

Bartlett Cabaniss Congress

Editorial disclaimer from correspondence page

The correspondence notes express that editors bear responsibility for the views published on the editorial page whether from Democrats Republicans People's Party or Prohibitionists. It states the writers speak for themselves and the newspaper disclaims uncredited opinions.

People’s Party

Worthville Young Men's Social Club delivers top village entertainment

In Worthville the Young Men's Social Club held a August 9 hall program of songs speeches tableaus recitations and music. The tableau The Reaper and the Flowers and the recitation The Peril of the Passenger Train drew praise for its precision and impact.

Roberts

40 saw Van Winkle Gin Feed er and Condenser

B F Watkins invites inquiries about a Van Winkle gin feed er and condenser in good condition. The house continues tariff bill debates and expectations on sugar on the free list with the Senate likely blocking it. Jenkinsburg faces Jackson in a weekend baseball rematch after a Saturday doubleheader.

van Winkle B. F. Watkins House Congress Senate

Botanic Blood Balm Promises Clear Skin and Purified Blood

The ad claims Botanic Blood Balm improves complexion by purifying and enriching the blood and curing skin and blood diseases, with a large bottle priced at $1.00 sold by druggists. A separate note mocks populists in Alabama adopting Australian ballot ideas and suggests Georgia follow suit.

Alabama Georgia

Petition for Charter in Georg ia Butts County

The petitioners C G Fennell M G Barfield D G McMichael and J M T Mayo seek incorporation of C G Pennell Co with capital stock initial 15000 dollars later up to 50000 to conduct a general mercantile business in Jackson and across the state, with real estate and securities rights and ten year term. Clerk Joseph Jolly certifies the document as true copy dated July 16 1894. Platform of the Populist party reportedly altered its phraseology from land and resources to land including all the national resources, replacing resource wording with ion.

Superior Court Said County C. G. Fennell M. G. Barfield D. G. McMichael J. M. T. Mayo C. G. Pennell Co Jackson Georgia Butts County Joseph Jolly C.G. Fennell Company

Jackson property sale in Butts County court action

In Butts County Georgia on the first Tuesday in September 1894 a house and lot in Jackson of one half acre will be sold at the courthouse door for cash. The lot is bounded by a street Bob Fish land Dr Ellis and Jack Stilwell. The sale raises from an execution in the Superior Court in favor of A Y McKibben and D J Spencer against Lottie Watson Mary Stor man Winnie Ridgeway and Penny Ridgway. Tenant in possession but notice given. Sheriff J O Beavenamp Lutis County.

Borgia Butts County Said County Jackson Georgia Bob Fish Dr. Ellis Jack Stilwell Superior Court A. Y. McKibben D. J. Spencer Lottie Watson Mary Storman Winnie Ridgeway Penny Ridgway J O Beavenamp Lutis County

Guardianship and Dismissal of Estate for Columbus Burford

F B Etheridge administrator of Columbus Burford asks the court to discharge him and issue letters of dismission. He cites full administration and invites heirs and creditors to show cause why discharge should not be granted on the first Monday in September 1894. Dated June 1 1894.

Georgia Butts County Etheridge Columbus Burford

Leave to Sell for Mary Bearden Estate Granted

Joseph Jolly administrator of Mary J Bearden deceased seeks leave to sell estate lands. The application will be heard on the first Monday in September. This 30th day of July 1894. J F Carmicnant Ordinary.

Georgia Butts County Joseph Jolly Mary J. Bearden J. F. Carmicnant

Advertising deadline notice for this paper

There is no chance for advertisements to appear unless brought in by Tuesday. This deadline does not apply to local reading notices. Eds

Eds

The Best Save for Skin Ailments Sold by R G Bryans

An 19th century styled ad touts The Best Save as a cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded and sells for 25 cents per box. For sale by R G Bryans.

R.G Bryans

Real Estate For Sale In Georgia Farmland And Homes

Real estate ads offer a 112 mile from Jackson farm with a new five room house, stable and barn, profitable investment. Properties near Stark in Butts county include a five room dwelling on 1 1/2 acres with water and fencing, trades considered for Jackson area stock. Also listed is a four hundred yard from courthouse lot with multiple outbuildings and good fencing. Apply to Harmon and McDonald for details.

Jackson Harmon and McDonald Flovilla Jackson Banking Co Court House Harmon & McDonald

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the Argus N. J.harmon J.G. McDonald Jackson, Ga Democratic W. Y. Atkinsom A. Wardeman Sec. of State A. D. Candler Com. Agriculture R. T. Nesbit W. A. Wright Atkinson Piano Party Atlanta Uncle Sam Mary Jane Hayseed Worthville Sandersville A. O. Bacon United States Senate Jenkinsburg Stark Beauchamp Crawford Tison Thornton Georgia— Units Ace Aes Gattee Bucklen’s Arnica Hedford , Gorer M.a.thedford M.A Rome Ayer Johor Wills Jeveveroay, Ly Jackson Co Ats Leonora Beck Pr.siden J. B. Guthrie Jackson Buggies Teather Top Phaeton Surrey Fatory J. R. Carmichael North Georgia Dahlonega U. S. Army Secretary of War Wilson Fleming, Texas GUM Elastic Roofing CO West Broadway New York Aere Whitehall S. Broad Macon Cherry Street Institut J. ©. Blasingame DR. Hathaway & CO Jenta South Broad Street Atlanta, GA Harp’s PLA Virginia Publishing CO Richmond W. Es DougLas W. L. Douglas J. W. Crum Ana Boys Cirls THE American Home Journal Dearborn Street Chicago
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