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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1896
Page
4
The Jackson Argus lists local reading notices at five cents per line per insertion and obituaries at one dollar each. A full schedule is available on request. Remittances should be made by bank draft, money order, or registered letter. postal notes or currency are at owner risk. Published December 10, 1896.
The new publisher pledges to push THE Arcus forward after an eight year absence, praising Jackson’s steady progress and promising loyal support to the community. He notes partnership with Raleigh L. Harper, describes Harper as a hustler in the mechanical service, and stresses continued nonpartisan focus beyond politics.
A A Rose thanks Jackson and the Butts county community for kind social and business treatment. He departs and appoints Parry Lee and R L Harper to run The Arcus, praising Harper for his paper craft and promising the weekly will remain a leading metropolitan country weekly in Georgia.
The Atlanta Journal fights school tax funding while 28 Georgia counties gain more from the school fund than they pay in taxes. Reports discuss Gov Glenn sleuthing education plans, potential cabinet post for J T Hanson, and a new Atlanta census. Maceo rumors flare as Cleveland and Spaniards loom. satire on a drinker ends with a coroner’s inquest.
The Washington Star notes the potato originated in the Americas and spread to Ireland where it thrived. It explains historic introductions by Hawkins and Drake, identifies the botanical name Solanum tuberorum, and offers quick home tests for dry versus soggy or mealy potatoes to judge starch content and quality.
Judge Beck sits in Zebulon this week for the state versus Taylor Delk. The supreme court recently ordered a new trial after reversing a lower court ruling. Delk is defended by Glenn and Haden of Atlanta, while Bloodworth and Jnc. F. Redding lead the state’s effort. Delk’s counsel are making a strong case.
Mr. J. M. T. Mayo has purchased a half interest in The Jackson Times. He will not be actively connected with the paper, but his two sons Robert and Albert will represent their father’s interest. Rev. T. R. Kendall of Atlanta spent two days in the city with Rev. J. M. Bowden’s family.
Professor Blasingame left yesterday to explore an associate presidency offer at one of the souths oldest female institutions in Kentucky. His reputation as a teacher extends beyond his state and he may accept if inducements prove sufficient.
List of students named on the November Roll of Honor for third and fourth grades. Includes Florence Morrison Felicia Morrison Lasnett Crum Alice Hanes Inez Daughtry Willie Lampkin Pitts McKibben Walter Crawford Carrie Maddox Florence Watkins Ida Wellborn Robert Stallworth Florine Thompson Cliff Daughtry Loma Calvert Lucile McMichael Emma McCord Clayton Thaxton Jim Finley Andrew Myers Sallie Watkins Emma Ham Lois Combs Jim Furlow Bessie Ham Annie Duke Julia Pope Myra Miller Tommy McKinley Myrtle Mayo Louise Winant Louise Harris Anna Belle Watkins Henry McMichael Joe Benson Julia Brown Florine Ham Joe Pittman Pearl Stallworth Bessie Williams Marvin McCord Lucy Thurston Rosa Newton Green Williams Miss Rosa Thornton, Teacher.
A Venting column promotes Salvation Oil as a universal rheumatism cure citing Pierce Nebraska resident G F Schrader who reports relief after two bottles. The advertisement warns against substitutes and urges buying Salvation Oil at 25 cents.
A local promotion offers a one year Home Life magazine subscription and a set of Nut Picks to anyone sending 85 cents in coin or stamps. The offer runs for 80 days with postage paid by return mail from Stocum & Co., publishers, Caro Michigan.
Miss Lila Roberts returned to Macon after visiting the Misses Dozier. Miss Julia Brown, assistant teacher, stayed in Tennille Ga until after the holidays. Effie Elder travels to Atlanta for eye surgery and will miss school. O D Smith hosted friends at Heard cottage. Rosa Elder plans a cake walk at Mrs Lindsey s. A meeting for electric lights next Wednesday aims to light Flovilla streets by spring. Reverend Hamilton and daughter Annie are back home. Carrie Smith, recently ill, is improving and plans Christmas travel with her mother. Mrs Collier of Indian Spring remains ill but is better. Daisy Smith and L W Collier visited. Representative A H Ogletree spent Sunday with family at Indian Spring.
A. A. Rose reports his setter dog Pearl has been stolen from town. A white man, unknown name, was seen Saturday with Pearl heading down the railroad toward Malletts gillery. Pearl is fat with liver colored spots. Any information welcome. Araus Office sacks on Ga.
The town of Jackson adopts a voter registration system from December 1, 1896 to January 1, 1897 for General Assembly elections. Registrants must pay 1896 taxes, reside in state and town for specified periods, take an oath, and register in person. The election on the first Wednesday in January 1897 will run under governor and county rules, with four council seats.
Notice to all persons indebted to the estate of James R Gray late of Butts county deceased to make immediate payment and for those holding claims against the estate to present them for payment. This Dec 3 1896 A F Moss Adm'r Jas R Gray Decd.
All persons indebted to the estate of E. E. Pound, deceased, must settle promptly and all claimants must present their claims as required by law. This October 15, 1896. Mrs. E. E. Pound, Administratrix of the Estate of E. E. Pound, deceased. 8m OP ES ati
In Butts County Emma E Taylor applies for permanent administration of George W Taylor's estate. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the Ordinary's office by law to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness dated December 7, 1896. James F Carmichael, Ordinary.
A court order sale by Butts County Administrator A F Moss of the estate of Jas R Gray, deceased, offers 143 acres of land near Jenkinsburg to be sold at court house door on the first Tuesday in January 1897. Cash terms.
Georgia Business College in Macon reports rapid placement via its Employment Bureau with eight hires last week and four more this week across states. They offer guaranteed positions, partial fee refunds, and affordable business courses with access to polished banks and offices for student training from national and international attendees.
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