23 Aug 1895
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1895
Page
1
Sunday visits to Thomas H. Buttrill noted along with court activity and jail clearance efforts. Local farmers saved forage during sun filled days while Miss Blanche Thompson returned from North Carolina to resume duties at the Globe Store.
Advertises lace stripe black lisle thread hosiery for women available at the Globe Store. The note highlights the product and invites girls to call and view.
The Memphis Appeal reports a plan by city wholesale merchants to create a shared transportation fund. When an out of town merchant is needed, a round trip ticket is issued to Memphis with the cost charged to the local merchants ordering the visit. The aim is to attract and retain buying power.
Mr. R. F. Brown traveling to New York escaped injury in a Southern railroad wreck at Mount Airy where cars fell 65 feet. One person was killed. Mr. B. F. Moon left for New York to buy fall stock for Armand, Moon & Co, planning a large assortment of fine goods for Jackson’s trade this fall.
Fare schedule lists Class A tickets selling September 5 and 12 with daily sales September 15 to December 30 1895 and final limit January 7 1896 priced at 2.10 dollars. Class C tickets sale September 15 to December 30 1895 with final limit fifteen days after sale at 1.55 dollars. Class F tickets sale September 15 to December 20 1895 with final limit five days after sale at 1.40 dollars. Most tickets to include coupons granting admission to grounds.
Mr J J Hanes of Union Springs Alabama stayed in the city last week and rented the Gilmore house on Beaton street. He will move his family here by October first and contemplates purchasing a home after living in the area awhile. He is the father of fellow townsman G S Hams and is welcomed as a valuable addition to the community.
The Jackson Institute outlines fall term rules to ease finances. Tuition remains free with entrance certificates required, and matriculation fees must be paid before certificate issuance. If unable to pay, applicants may give a note and pay one fourth monthly. W. M. Mallet serves as chairman of the Board of Directors.
In a rare low cost trial in Butts county, Thompson Bros were found guilty of selling goods cheaper than any firm in Georgia. A second charge alleges courteous treatment of customers. verdict on that count is expected as a foregone conclusion.
Correspondents from Flovilla Ga Aug 21 1895 discuss the county courthouse expense. They oppose a $20 000 or higher allocation preferring smaller improvements and better interior upkeep with janitor service and fines for littering. They urge the grand jury to recommend a few hundred dollars for repairs.
An old age health note touts Electric Bitters as a non intoxicating tonic and alterative for bowels and kidneys. It claims mild stomach and bowel action, added strength, and improved digestion, priced at fifty cents a bottle at W. L. Carmichael's drug store.
No. 1 old family mare and her 16 month colt offered for trade in exchange for a pair of good mules. Colt noted as promising, sired by Geo. Thompson's horse, with good size and shape. Farmer seeks fair deal, not open to sharpers.
The article recounts Judge Beck’s clear and forceful charge to the present grand jury last Monday. It stresses the jurors’ heavy responsibilities, urging impartial scrutiny, removal of prejudice, and dedication to county upbuilding despite perceived severity.
Advertising copy states the remedy Dyspepsia eases with Dr West Moreland's Calisaya Tonic and is sold by Dr W L Carmichael.
D. W. Fuller of Canajoharie New York says the remedy always yields the best results for his family and he would not be without it. G A Dyke Druggist of Catskill New York calls Dr King’s New Discovery the best cough remedy and has used it for eight years with success. Trial bottles free at all drug stores with regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar.
The Globe Store will engage a first class milliner from Baltimore for the coming season and Miss Buchman of the New York Store will join J. H. Carmichael in Baltimore to purchase the fall stock. Three buyers head east to select goods as the firm projects large patronage this fall. A boarding incident on a train injures a boy’s hands. Several local men depart for New York and Boston for business and pleasure, including J. L. Yopp, M. G. Barfield, A. G. Hitchins, Asa Smith, Frank Ethridge, Joe Wright, and others, with Capt. Hitchins traveling to Philadelphia and Boston for hardware business.
Worthville reports wet weather harmed the fruit crop while fodder pulling begins. A new courthouse and Mr W A Aiken’s dwelling uplift town looks. Clinton Whaley of Culman Alabama visits his brother W H Whaley as Mrs Lyddie and Flora Barnes return from Alabama. Baptist meeting closes with confirmations.
City reports mr. E. J. Walker Seaboard Air Line passenger agent spent a few days this week in town boosting travel for his road. He is described as genial and capable of attracting travelers and merchants to use the Sea board line. A future business trip is hoped for.
A buyer seeks about two hundred acres with or without improvements within two to three miles of Jackson and wishes to purchase a city residence. List properties with us to arrange sale for a small commission.
Customers can buy summer goods at their own price for the next week at the Globe Store. The promotion runs through the upcoming week, inviting shoppers to choose their own sale price on selected items.
Mr. C. H. Thornton reports a well opened ball of cotton delivered to the AreGus office and notes many fibers scattered through his crop. He says the crop is two weeks late but will soon cover the fields and ripen into harvest.
The article lists per capita public debt for several countries. United States $27.74, Russia $30.78, Germany $57.30, Italy $66.50, Austria Hungary $83.79, England $83.79, France $125.78, noting France’s ability to carry and discharge the debt.
Will be sold before the courthouse door in Jackson Butts County on the first Tuesday in September next within legal hours for cash. The property is a Brooks hand power cotton press levied on as the property of W C Woods J A P Woods and O B Knowles to satisfy a mortgage in the Superior Court of Butts County in favor of Russell & Co. versus W C Woods J L A P Woods and O B Knowles. Property pointed out in the mortgage execution. This Aug 7 1895. Sheriff J O Beauchamp.
Butler County record shows R W Mays calling public sale of a Jackson Georgia house and lot in Butts county to satisfy a 1893 mortgage by J C Stillwell. The half acre property is bounded by Martha Respess Ann Duke the Ellis estate and Mary Starman with 8 percent interest since 1893. Sale set for early September before the Jackson courthouse south door with title to pass to purchaser.
John B. Rich as executor of Jackson Rich deceased applies for leave to sell the land of the estate. The application will be heard on the first Monday in September next. Georgia Butts county. August 5, 1895. Ordered by J. F. Carmichael Ordinary.
For the county, a total levy of forty cents on the one hundred dollars of taxable property is assessed for 1895. Dated August 3, 1895, J F Carmichael, Ordinary.
The Ladies' Friend promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for skin and blood diseases. It claims to beautify complexions by purifying and enriching the blood and asserts it can cure inveterate cases after physicians failed. Price is $1 per large bottle, available at druggists.
Mr. Rube Champion of Griffin was in the city on Wednesday to pursue buying a farm near Jackson and a residence within city limits.
The congregations have enjoyed the music during the protracted meeting and express strong appreciation for the performances. The singing and musical portions are described as very fine by attendees and organizers.
The much expected gospel tent has arrived. Last night the meeting was held in that spacious covering and is expected to gain new momentum and accomplish much before the close.
Petersons Magazine highlights the Atlanta exposition with a strong focus on the women’s department. The piece is engagingly written by Miss Marguerita Arlina Hamm.
Mrs. Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told she had consumption and no hope yet two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. Mr Thomas Eggers of San Francisco bought one bottle and in two weeks was cured from a dreadful cold approaching consumption. Free trials at Dr W L Carmichael's drug store with regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar.
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