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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1898
Page
4
A Chinese minister asks Dr. Mary Walker why she wears pants in Washington. The exchange is noted as unanswered by her ladyship. Meanwhile the architect and contractor for the new courthouse will be on hand Monday to lay off the site and set grade lines, with work to begin immediately and be pushed with vim.
The Thomaston Times argues the town thrives without bars and urges citizens to keep Thomaston dry in fact as well as in name, noting no reason to regret saloon closures and promising vigilance against hidden taverns.
Georgia prison commission announces bids for hire of felony convicts under the new law with a March 21 1898 deadline. The advertisement will run in three daily and ten weekly papers including The Argus as one of the ten weekly papers chosen.
The Argus thanks Mrs. W. E. Harp for her efficient, patient, and affable management of the Jackson post office. Her constant availability as the public contact and her cooperation with her husband the postmaster have reduced friction and improved service, contributing to Jackson’s reputation for fine stores and professionals.
The Candler letter portrays Col. Allen D. Candler declaring his candidacy for Georgia governor in 1894. He frames the movement as a popular uprising against “the tricksters and traders” who controlled the party and denied Gen. Evans the nomination. He urges Evans supporters to unite for a return to pure democracy and honest methods, promising victory in October.
David J. Spencer, a prominent Jackson citizen, died after an appendicitis attack and a late operation at Dr. Holmes sanitarium in Atlanta. He was carried home to Covington Street and funeral services were held at the Methodist church with Masonic rites, leaving a large outpouring of grief and condolences to his wife Leila Manley Spencer and children.
Col John R L Smith longtime Butts county figure and Macon lawyer wed Miss Katherine Furman at St Pauls church. Rev H O Judd officiated as Mendelssohn march played. Bride’s sister maid of honor, bride connected to Judges Anderson and LeConte family. The couple tours Florida before settling at Mrs Helen Logans in Vineville.
C G Driver, once a Jackson citizen, died at his Pike County home on the 9th and will be buried today. He served for several years as Pike County treasurer and had been teaching school recently after a period of feeble health. The Argus notes Col T B Felder of Atlanta will appear as counsel for Col Curry in the Barnes cutting case.
In Flovilla an address by Joe Camp on Feb 2 drew praise for its eloquence and sentiment. Mrs Mittie Glover and daughter Mae hosted a dining with guests including Hon. Joe Camp, Solon H Bryan, Will Upshaw, and several young ladies. Neighborhood news covers visitors, illnesses, travel to Forsyth and Macon, a memorial for an infant, and social gatherings with many named locals and families.
A devotional exhortation celebrating God’s mercy and national plenty. The writer urges ongoing prayer, tithes, and missions support, urging sisters to renew vows to serve Christ, revive the church, and aid missionaries in heathen lands.
S B Kinard advertises coal for sale at 20 cents per hundred units in a brief shop notice.
Advertisement offers a free photograph sample if ten cents in stamps are sent. The promotion also sends four recent issues of Up To Date Chicago Illinois, each issue printed in color and containing forty to fifty pictures by well known humorous artists for family month reading.
Say Boys the pure genuine King cotton Seed offered direct from the owner's farm. It yields large bales and seed cotton, with claims of rapid production. Newt Harmon, Agent, supplies seed in any quantity at reasonable prices to try this year.
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