Parry Lee Publishes Jackson Argus on December 24 1897
Jackson Argus official city and county paper led by editor and publisher Parry Lee publishes this Friday edition dated December 24 1897.
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
4
Christmas Day Reflections on Peace and Reunions
The Argus urges a quiet Christmas filled with peace and goodwill. It hopes the day fosters happiness and reconciling old quarrels, urging people to treat others as they wish to be treated.
Legislature and the Code in Georgia Politics
Governor Atkinson praises the 1896 97 legislature for minimal code tinkering. The piece argues for stable, thoughtfully amended statutes to avoid confusion and calls for less frequent lawmaking. An Atlanta woman is fined for refusing vaccination and later vaccinated. convicts and holiday toasts to saloons are noted. a cough cure ad line ends the excerpt.
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Atkinson
Telegraph
Atlanta
General Assembly
Georgia
Macon
The
Recorder
Should Cuba Be Annexed to Mexico
The Boston Advertiser argues Cuba belongs with Mexico due to shared race climate and history and contends annexation would create stronger ties. The piece cautions the United States would face risks and favors careful debate before allowing any union with either Mexico or Cuba, noting strategic value of Cuba at the Gulf of Mexico and Spain’s potential hold on the island.
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Boston
Cuba
Mexico
United States
Antilles
Gulf of Mexico
Spain
Bishop’s Conundrum Draws Laughs At Dinner
An Alabama bishop recounts a tale to fund aid for a Confederate orphans home. He asks why Southerners are like Lazarus, then quips that “we’ve been licked by dogs,” provoking laughter and a puzzled critic. The Madisonian notes the Jackson Argus joining its exchange table as a fine weekly.
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Alabama
Wilmer
Washington Post
Bishop Wilmer
Lazarus
Jackson Argus Gains Noted Praise In New South
The Jackson Argus, edited by Parry Lee, is praised as a new eight page home print. Douglasville credits the paper with commendation while Butts county lists 8586 students and 9675.02 dollars in school funds. Pope Brown of Pulaski declines to run for Georgia governor.
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Jackson Argus
Parry Lee
New South
Douglasville
Pope Brown
Pulaski County
Georgia
Darien
Brown
Odd Judicial Claims and Political Hopes Highlighted
The piece notes a seven year old admitted to practice law in Kansas and mocks statecraft alongside legislative adjournments. It elevates Hon Allin D Candler as a potential Governor candidate while praising Senator Bacon as Georgia's ablest since Ben Hill.
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Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas
Allin D. Candler
Bacon
Georgia
Ben Hill
Barrooms to Close in Covington After Election
Covington Georgia voters chose S W Hawkins mayor over J T Henderson by three votes in a 839 ballot, ensuring no barrooms from December 8 1897. Prohibitionists celebrated as five councilmen oppose liquor licenses and ministers led sermons against the traffic. Quiet election, no major disturbances reported.
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Covington
J. T. Henderson
S. W. Hawkins
George Stuart
Sam Jones
Newton County
Augusta Herald Praises Practical Patriotism in Community Builders
The Augusta Herald notes the most valuable citizen is one whose patriotism becomes practical effort to build up a city. The piece emphasizes steady, persistent work for local improvement and civic development.
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Augusta Herald
Court House Project Underway Soon
Work on the new court house will begin shortly as funds are in hand and secured. Citizens expect a building that will inspire pride and reflect the community’s progress.
Red letter day for tax collector as receipts rise
Last Saturday brought a tidy sum of $7,500 for the tax collector. On Monday another $2,500 was paid in. Officials say defaulters this year will not exceed previous numbers, according to reliable authority.
Railroad gains show steady yearly increase in profits
Bradstreet notes that railroad interests are enjoying favorable business with progressive, sustained gains. The quotation emphasizes rising percentages of profit as the calendar year progresses toward its end, illustrating overall improved performance in the sector.
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Bradstreet’s
Card of Thanks to Dear Friends and Dr Bryans
Mr. Epior receives thanks through these columns for kindness and patient attention to their mother during her last illness. Gratitude is expressed to Dr. Bryans for faithful care and to those who offered sympathy. The family blesses you all and hopes providence stays with you. Z T Burren
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Mr. Epior
Dr. Bryans
Z.T. Burren
Palace of My King Poem Dreaming of Bethlehem
A lyrical travel from darkness to a divine revelation as the speaker seeks a kingly palace. An angel guides toward Bethlehem while bells and bells recast the journey, culminating in worship at the lowly manger and the palace of the King. The speaker vows to bring all love and life to the King.
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Bethlehem
City Registration Book Opens for Mayor and Council Election
The City Registration Book is open at the office for qualified voters who wish to vote for mayor and two councilmen in the next election. It will be available January 5, 1898, from 12:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily until January 4, 1898. L. Lyons, Clerk and Treasurer.
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L. Lyons
Officers Elected at St John s Lodge Meeting
At its regular Mont night meeting St John s Lodge F and A M elected and installed its officers. D G McMichael World Master J L Lyons Senior Warden Cape Harwell Junior Warden H M Griffin Secretary E C Robinson Treasurer H L Daughtry appointed Senior Deacon D J S Junior Deacon J M Holifield elected Tyler.
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St. John’s Lodge
D. G. McMichael
J. L. Lyons
Cape Harwell
H. M. Griffin
E. C. Robinson
H. L. Daughtry
J. M. Holifield
Tyler
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Legislature
Madisonian
State
Butts County
Congress
Dr. Miles
Pat
J. B. Ciming
Havio
Chickmauga
Court House
Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
F. L. Stanton
Ano
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