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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1894
Page
3
A vintage sale notice touts blankets at 1.00 per pair and garments from 75 cents to 3.00, plus fabrics like twill, flannel, and chenille table covers at low rates. It markets hats, clothing, shoes, coffee, sugar, and flour with dramatic price claims and a frugal mood.
A fragmentary promotional note claims the Globe and Pennell & Company offer creative values to those who rely on testimonies from crowds in recent days. It reads as a bold assurance to readers and customers, inviting calls and visits.
A Georgia town boasts strong reputations as a business center with Evitt Brothers captain Col Waters praising Jackson as a model small city for push and energy. He notes Jackson ranks with major Southern cities in a traveling salesman list and hints at a cotton factory project within six months, alongside Rev W T Bell and Rev C C Carey leading the local Methodist church toward prosperity.
Rev W T Bell preached his last sermon at the Methodist church in Jackson on Sunday. He departs for Thomaston Georgia to take a new pastorate with a $200 per year raise. Friends in Jackson express pride and best wishes for his success and happiness in the new assignment.
The writer argues that a county court with a salaried judge is the necessary solution for Butts county. They oppose fee-based justice and seek a disinterested, impartial court to shorten delays and reduce jail time, noting longer-term constitutional constraints on justice court expansion.
Col Dempsey secured two colored men for the legislature Joe White has served at two dollars a day Alex Thurman traveled Monday to join them The note implies preference for white colleagues in political positions
In Georgia the Encyclopaedia Britannica faces rivals aiming to damage its southward reputation. A Confederate Veteran's Association committee led by Col. W. L. Calhoun found charges unfounded and endorsed the Britannica edition as a worthy reference. The Atlanta Constitution's Encyclopaedia Department gains a victory through such backing and broader southern support.
S H Clifford of New Cassel Wisconsin suffered neuralgia rheumatism stomach and liver issues and poor appetite. Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. Edward Shepard of Harrisburg New Jersey had an eight year leg sore. three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed his leg. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio had five fever sores. one bottle Electric Bitters and one box Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him. Sold by RB Bryans drug store.
All parties who owe L. R. Cason will find their accounts in the bank if requested to be put there, otherwise you will find them in hands of Col. F. Z. Curry, over Crum's store. We do not wish to sue any one and therefore you will please come forward and settle at once.
The appeal urges building a cotton factory in Jackson despite setbacks, mocks a third party governor candidate Kolb, who claimed election but did not assume office, and suggests tonic remedies amid public frustration. The tone mixes promotional zeal with political jibes.
D W Fuller of Canajoharie New York says he keeps Dr King s New Discovery in the house and his family always gets the best results and would not be without it if possible. G A Dykeman druggist of Catskill New York says the cough remedy has never failed to do all that is claimed after eight years use in his family. Trial bottles are free at R G Bryans drug store with regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
Last week Col T C Crenshaw Jr visited Col J D Watkins. Aye for asthma promises relief from Ayer s Cherry Pectoral. December 1 saw many staying in town. Agnes Carmichael visits Decatur. Dr Gardner returns to duties. The Cleveland House parrot amuses visitors. Herbert Jinks, recently shot in Griffin, was in town. Hart Shoes advertised at Star Store. Horses and mules for sale by M L Duke now cheap.
Parties owing M. V. McKibben must settle their notes as they fall due or face legal action at suit 2m.
Mr E H Brannen a practical machinist from Chattanooga now located in Butts county offers to fix any machinery outside of a factory at reasonable prices. Address EH Brannen Jenkinsburgh Ga 1 m.
The Oil Mill Ginnery will remain open daily through December 25, 1894. This seasonal schedule offers shoppers extended access to the mill’s products and services during the holiday period.
Ordinary J Carmichael is sheriff J O Beauchamp deputy J W Crawford. Surveyor B J Jinks treasurer T L Williams tax collector T J Cole tax receiver C R Carter coroner Simon Hardy clerk Superior Court Joe Jolly court dates February and August. Road commissioners and board of education listed with numerous addresses and district judges in eight court districts. N P and J P titles shown.
City directory lists Mayor E E Pomp and councilmen T J Lane J W Carmidges B P Bailey M Farlow. Churches include Methodist with Rev J W Bell services Sundays at 11 am and 7 pm and Wednesday prayer. Baptist with Rev G W Gardner services Sundays 11 am and 7 pm and Thursday prayer. Presbyterian with Rev Mr Pharr services 3rd Sunday 11 am and 7 pm and last Sunday 7 pm. Secret societies note F and A M chapters meeting schedule Blue Lodge and Redvien schedule on specified Mondays and Tuesdays.
All my long standing notes and accounts will be put out for collection Dec 1. I need the money and am compelled to do this. 22-2 6. 8. Hangs, Jeweler.
Second hand buggies offered at Thornton's Livery Stable at low prices. Buyers urged to inspect stock and inquire about terms.
After October 1, customers who have photographs taken totaling five dollars receive a free life size portrait of themselves or a relative in crayon. Photos cost from three fifty to eight dollars elsewhere. A gilt frame can be added from two fifty upward. Opposite Araus office, Jackson, Georgia.
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