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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1894
Page
3
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Local items report illnesses and visits from residents like Charlie Smith and Miss Daisy Smith. Mentions of Monticello visitors, court crowds, camp meeting notes, advertisements for tonics, carriages, and local business promotions.
The Butts County Sunday School Convention met at the Holiness Camp ground last Friday in a major assembly of Sabbath School workers. Prof. C R Thompson gave the welcome, J G Kimber Jr spoke, and Hon A G Candler sparked controversy over leaf advertisements. Col F Carry defended the program, noting Cocoa Cola ties. 1500 to 2000 attendees enjoyed a well hosted dinner by C S Maddox, Nellie Gilmore, and Ophelia Maddox, praising the young participants Bertha Webb Mignon Lunquest Roy Daughtry Marion Land Lssie Rosser.
The sermon by Dr Gambrell president of Mercer University captivated attendees for over an hour praising simple practical faith. He contrasted theatre morals with prayer meeting virtue and used local imagery of crooked trees sparrows and rivers to illustrate spiritual life.
Fine standard piano nearly new in good tone offered at half price. Payment plan one third down with six and twelve month balances. Delivered free with full tone guarantee. Apply to Jos R Wright Star Store.
J G Kuteett resigns as president of the Sunday School Association of Butts County stating the role is a formality and unnecessary. He commends the secretary and extends blessings to the brethren, workers, and children.
Miss Carrie Hitchins visits relatives in McDonough while Miss Myrtle Pound aids Monticello friends and Miss Lilly Hightower visits her sister in Monticello. Local notices cover deaths near Jenkinsburg, political jabs between Democrats and populists, crop reports, and promotions for Ayer's Sarsaparilla, Jackson Carriage Factory autos, and Dr. Ellis.
A wedding of Luke Darden and Lucile Foster took place at the bride’s parents’ home on the 15th at 5.15 pm with Reverend M. F. Haygood pronouncing them husband and wife. The couple left at 6 pm for Birmingham to start their life together, amid gifts from local families and friends in the colored community.
For sale in Jackson Georgia an acre with a five room dwelling and two tenant houses. Two good wells supplying water. Near church and school. Terms available by J M Finley or D J Spencer. August 23 1894. Im
A westward storm Friday around three pm brought 50 mph winds and torrential rain to Jackson. Trees felled, roofs torn, and shop stock damaged at Ara R. Cohen’s store under Bank Hall. Nearby Ringgold Spalding county reports a church destroyed and a 100 yard wind path through woods. Locals shaken by the hardest wind and rain the area has seen.
O B Willis offers sewing machine repair rebuilding and adjustment with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. All work performed at J F McKibben's Furniture Store in Jackson Georgia. 2m.
Congratulations go to Cave Springs as Elia Pound accepts an assistant role to Prof. Claude Gray. Pound, a Jackson educator, is praised for cultured background, long service, and strong discipline, earning warm regard from pupils and parents.
Public road to Indian Spring 21 2 miles from Jackson offers 300 acres in good condition and well improved at a cheap price. Buyers should call J G Thompson at Jackson. August 9 2m.
The court completed two days of civil docket work with several important cases disposed. Judge Hunt is praised as courteous and energetic, though there is concern over growing backlogs as the grand jury returns many bills. Local legal assistance includes Judge J. S. Boynton of Griffin and counselors J. W. Preston, A. W. Lane, J. R. L. Smith of Macon, Hamilton Douglass of Atlanta, J. D. Kilpatrick of Monticello, O. H. B. Bloodworth of Forsyth, E. J. Reagan, G. W. Bryant and H. T. Dicken of McDonough.
Sickness and deaths mark the week with notices of J G McDonald and local residents. Visitors include Dr Gibbs and children from Madison. Speakers and social remarks feature Col Walter C Beeks and political commentary from the Daily Press.
Miss Carrie Hitchins hosted a refined entertainment last week attended by a roster of Jacksons prominent young people. The gathering began at nine and ended at midnight with lively repartee and wit among well known names such as Clyde McCallum Myrtis Peavy Sallie Bell Agnes Carmichael Leila Bell Eloise Pound Rosa Thornton Myrtle Pound and Carrie Hitchins among others.
The writer laments the dissolution of the Alliance after a power struggle between Peek and Ellington factions. He warns that the Knights of Tabor and other groups push centralizing ideas, jute control dominates, and populists gain traction. He predicts reorganization in four years under a stricter constitution with expulsion for political discussions in meetings.
The State Commander from Lincoln Nebraska reports two children with a stubborn cough being cured in two days after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He endorses the medicine saying it cures where others fail and urges trial at K G Bryans’ drug store with free trial bottles and regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
News items scarce this week as farmers work fodder for the cotton harvest opening rapidly. A crowd of Pike county youths visited Barneti’s Mill, with farewells leaving some sorrow and a hint of future trouble. Miss Mary McKelroy of Base visits cousin Miss Obeira McKelroy. Miss Poandina McKelroy visits Miss Leila Leverett of Jasper county. Mrs Wilson of Barneti was seriously hurt when thrown from a buggy after church.
Irving, Jrr resident Fred Miller suffered years of severe kidney and back pains with bladder issues. After trying many remedies he started Electric Bitters about a year ago and found relief at once. The ad claims Liver and Kidney benefits and offers 50c large bottles at Bryans' drug store.
The Populists celebrate recent primaries as their paper notes a rise from 219 populist votes in the previous democratic primary to 1009 this year while the Democrats fall to 800. The report credits the party whip for boosting the Populists' drive.
The article argues farmers overwrap bales with excess bagging, raising costs for spinners who reject cotton with too much cover. It estimates tare and bagging losses, cites Liverpool standards, warns prices rise for jute, and urges using cotton cloth to boost demand and stabilize prices.
Magmie Fllis announces the resumption of her music classes at home starting Monday September 3. She offers voice piano and organ instruction using New England Conservatory methods and expresses gratitude for past patronage while seeking continued support.
Jackson Ort MIL seeks 10,000 second hand corn, bran, or clean guano bags in good condition. No oat bags accepted.
Any person wanting first class work by a workman with 20 years experience in stone or brick such as dams blasting where dyna wire is used or rock houses or piers call on G. W. WATKINS Deellyr.
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