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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1897
Page
8
F J J proposes two paths for the non denominational institute. One leases the building to the current president with potential building additions funded by a small tax. The other shifts control to a town board via sale or indefinite lease, with a tax to cover deficits and expand facilities. He urges unity, fair representation of churches, and continued progress.
Washington exchange relays humorous account of Col Thomas P. Ochiltree of Texas who endured multiple surgeries without anesthesia. He spoke sharply when told champagne might be off limits, vowing to prove physicians cannot cut a southern gentleman up without motive. The piece also notes J A Moore joins the police force as a night watchman.
A reflective column mocks a feud between Rete McMichael and Sherman from the Civil War era. In Georgia, Jackson district announces an 1898 sale by order of the court of ordinary: Ellis place land, 120 acres, with a Duke mill interest, at public auction to settle the estate of R. F. Gilmore, cash terms.
Fresh Graham flour arrives at Allen & Co. Curtis Fleck of Anaheim praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after using it. Allen & Co sells 25 and 50 cent sizes. The City Registration Book opens for mayor and council election on January 5 1898 with limited daily hours. J L Lyons clerk and treas. Chamberlains Pain Balm endorsed by L G Bagley and sold by All Druggist.
Mrs. E. E. Pound administratrix of the estate of E. E. Pound seeks letters of dismission. Hearing set at my office in Jackson Butts county Ga on the first Monday in March 1998. Dated December 6 1897.
The town of Jackson enacts a voters book from December 4, 1897 to January 4, 1898 for Georgia General Assembly ballots. Voters must prove residency and pay all 1897 taxes, register in person, take an oath, and use a town election process mirroring governor and county rules. The mayor and council will declare results, and the clerk will prepare an alphabetical voter list for managers before polls open. Approved December 3, 1897.
An advertisement extols Browns' Iron Bitters as a universal remedy for diseases of the blood nerves and stomach promising quick and permanent relief. It claims the tonic has been used for nearly twenty five years and is sold by all dealers.
Vendors boast that spoken salesmanship convinces crowds and promises affordable goods. They advertise staged price breaks and staged impressions to lure customers, urging shoppers to visit and learn the balance of value.
A Jackson shop advertises wide discounts on dolls from tiny to large, millinery hats, hardware items including clocks, tools, papers, ink, pencils, matches, razors, and lamps. It promises bottom prices or money back and touts a Xmas album sale plus a broad array of tinware, glassware, and jewelry.
Local advertisement from the Racket Store by G W Kinstinan invites Butts and neighboring counties to try his own made wagons and buggy repairs. He emphasizes easy riding wagons, durable builds, shoeing services, and asks for continued patronage from past customers at the old stand opposite the jail in Jackson Georgia.
F M Mathews administratrix of F M Weaver seeks discharge after fully administering the estate. Heirs and creditors are cited to show cause why she should not be discharged and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in February 1808. Ordinary Jas F Carmichael signs the notice dated November 10 1897.
A promotional notice seeks live agents to sell a new history of General Robert E Lee. It touts easy earnings, high volumes per week, and liberal terms, citing several example sellers and noting biographical sketches and illustrations in the volume.
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