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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1897
Page
1
Last Wednesday night Sheriff Beauchamp traced the indicted General Carson to a negro frolic at Steve Davis place. Carson was caught amid dancing guests and brought to town for jail. The earlier clash between Senator Atkinson and a field hand was described in these columns.
Ordinary Weems hired Dr. C D McDonald to examine a Negro resident near Locust Grove and he confirms an undoubted smallpox case. A pest house was set up and the area quarantined and guarded to prevent danger.
The Argus reports a Saturday dinner at Mr. Moore's brought soldiers and friends together for a joyful gathering that made life feel sweeter and better.
A travel note from FINCHERVILLE on December 1 1897 describes a return journey through Jasper and Newton counties. The writer praises Bermuda grass as a crop and market product while praising Butts county and noting life there for land renters seeking homes.
The Argus reports the death of Mr. W. K. Beaman in Cordele last Saturday. He was the father of Albert Beaman, a popular local young townsman, and the newspaper offers sympathy to the family.
The Argus reports the death of Mary Lampkin, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lampkin, in Atlanta this week from diphtheria. The child was a favorite locally, and her passing brings sadness to many.
Raymond McMichael ten-year-old son of J. Matt McMichael died on the 29th from typhoid fever and was buried at Macedonia cemetery. Rev J W Hunt preached the funeral while attending the N G conference at Athens and was telegraphed to conduct the service. The piece reflects on sorrow, providence, and learning wisdom from loss.
J R Carmichael moved his old residence to his shop lot and after overhauling it plans to live there until his new house is ready. Curtis Fleck of Anaheim California tries Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after friends praise it and reports strong satisfaction. The 25 and 65 cent sizes are sold by All Druggists.
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