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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1894
Page
2
Advertisers claim Jackson offers higher cotton prices than any town and cheaper goods than any merchant elsewhere. The piece argues farmers gain by selling cotton and buying goods in Jackson, emphasizing superior value and common sense in relocation.
The Augusta Chronicle promotes Democratic unity urging editors to push party doctrine and attack Populists. It forecasts a slate of Georgia Bills with Bill Atkinson for governor Bill Venable for senate president Bill Fleming for speaker and Bill Clifton as secretary, believing these Bills will be honored at final settlement after Bill Harris’s death.
Perry House Journal notes Hon. A. O. Bacon proves eminently qualified for the high office. Speeches show full accord with democratic principles and integrity. Democrats across counties express desire that he be the next United States Senator.
The letter urges readers to study Mr. Cleveland's tariff position and critiques Atlanta Constitution discussions. It defends Cleveland as a proponent of tariff for revenue only and condemns personal attacks in politics as a threat to free government. Grover Cleveland is described as rightly aligned with public sentiment.
The Wigwam hosted a large, united Georgia Democratic convention nominating Judge Charles L. Bartlett for Congress from the Sixth District. Bartlett pledged to restore silver, win by a large majority, and uphold Chicago 1892 platform aims. A later note jokes about bridesmaid traditions and church choirs in Butts County.
The Dixie Interstate Fair at Macon runs October 28 to November 8 under the State Agricultural Society and Macon Exposition Company. County exhibits may win large prizes up to 600 dollars, plus numerous other premiums to reward farmers who prepare showcase displays.
Almond Moon & Co announce readiness for the fall season with freshly painted interiors and new goods bright on the shelves inviting customers to call in for fall purchases.
The Rev. W. T. Bell, beloved Jackson pastor, preached two sermons last Sunday. Readers urge all Methodists to support him as he fights local evils and aims to maintain high Christian standards, hoping he remains in Jackson for another year.
Judgment sale set for first Tuesday in September 1894 at the courthouse door in Butts County Georgia. One house and half acre lot in Jackson bounded by North street Pole Fish land of Dr Ellis and land of Jack Stilwell. Levied to satisfy a Superior Court execution in favor of McKibben and D J Spencer against Lottie Watson Afary Sturman Winnie Ridgway and Henry Ridgway. Tenant in possession with written notice.
In Bulls County Georgia F S Etheridge submits that Columbus Burford's estate is fully administered and cites cause for discharge and letters of dismission on the first Monday in September 1894. Ordinary J F Carmichael notes. In Butts County Georgia Joseph Jolly applies for leave to sell Mary J Bearden's lands with hearing the first Monday in September 1894. Ordinary J F Carmonart confirms.
Real estate notice offers multiple properties in Georgia including a farm two miles north of Jenkinsburg with 111.5 acres, two building sets, and a new five room house within 1.5 miles of Jackson. Also lists small farms near Stark in Butts County and a five room dwelling in Flovilla with outbuildings, water, and fence. Contact Harmon & McDonald for details.
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