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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1894
Page
3
Jackson and surrounding counties show a busy scene with notices on merchants sales at cost Cohen leaving Jackson for new ventures. Town talk covers council ordinances, local politics, school additions, and upcoming papers.
The writer laments chronic kickers who oppose local enterprises and urges them to invest time in building up Jackson. The piece playfully addresses those who resist progress and invites them to change their behavior for communal growth.
A short list offers simple at home tips for ailments. It suggests winding down a rundown system for fatigue and using sun on the roots for toothache. It frames cures as rustic wisdom from past practice.
O A Pound of Dunn's Commercial Agency resigns in Jacksonville to take the firm’s law and collection department headship in Grand Rapids Michigan. He progressed from typewriter in Macon in 1888 to chief clerk, canvasser in Atlanta, and now oversees the state operation. His departure draws Jacksonville’s regret and praise for his service.
A Friday citizens meeting gathered 40 to 50 Jackson merchants at the Star Store to discuss the city council ordinances for 1894. Captain A G Hitchins served as chairman and W G Thompson as secretary as Section 19 limiting merchant licenses to 25 dollars was read and debated by attendees.
A motion to form a committee to consult the council on rescinding ordinances and adopting those in force the past year is approved. Members include Daughtry, Moon, Carmichael, Crum, Mays, Cason, and Hitchins. Dr. Mays humorously recalls becoming city treasurer after a prior robbery. meeting adjourns.
Signatories of Fennell Thompson & Co announce all notes mortgages and open accounts will be turned over to Anderson and Curry for collection. C G Fennell and partners assure prompt payment when called and thank customers for past patronage in Jackson Ga dated January 25 1894.
Contractor seeks work from a craftsman with 20 years experience in dam blasting and rock structures. Mentions dynamite use and stone or brick projects such as piers or rock houses. Calls G. W. Warxins in Jackson Georgia for contact. Cecilyr
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