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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1900
Page
1
Beauchamp announced Tuesday his bid to seek another term as mayor. When asked about his platform he pledged to favor economy in public affairs and to continue administrative improvements.
The mayor highlights local gains including a public school system with property purchases, a new depot order, a large auditorium, a capable fire department with an alarm system, a successful carnival, and legal victories reducing damna ges from $45 000 to $10 000 while defending franchise projects like the Jackson and Indian Spring electric railroad and summer Chautauqua.
William M. Mallet of Georgia died Saturday morning after a brief illness from a congestive chill. Born in New York around 56 years ago he moved to Georgia as a youth and ran a candy and fruit stand at Indian Spring. He later partnered in business with Uncle Harrold house and earned a reputation for thoroughness and public service in both business and community affairs.
Butts county sets a January start for a new rural delivery system. Tom Gawthon is named carrier with a $500 yearly salary, assisted by his father as deputy. The 23 mile route from Jackson to Island Shoals serves 100 houses with about 500 residents. Iron and private mail boxes will be installed. subscribers to the Argus should notify to be included. The article also recalls the death of Mr. Mallet, a prominent local farmer and businessman, noting his public service and community leadership.
At a St Johns Masonic Lodge meeting, retiring master H L Daughtry received a white leather apron with silver trim and emblems of significance. New Master for the year is F M Allen with Julius Asbell senior warden Van Fletcher junior warden and Robt J Carmichael secretary. Officers chosen are described as top Masonic material.
Early Monday Ralph Johnson a Gunn and Co salesman lit a lamp in the store and carnival decorations ignited spreading flames through the shop. The alarm drew many to the scene but the fire was quickly controlled leaving only the decorations burned and no damage to dry goods.
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