Local Jackson Advertiser Highlights Stores and People
The column lists merchants and goods in Jackson including glassware, cotton market notes, hats, hosiery, and millinery. It notes local people such as A. G. Hircuins and A. G. Hitchins offering bargains and urging readers to shop, with mentions of farms, seeds, buggies, and the County Line church music committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
L. R. Cason’s
County Line Church
J. G. Kimbell
Kimbell
Train Arrivals Schedule Highlights North and South Routes
Train arrivals show northbound services at 12 05 pm and 9 45 am with southbound departures at 6 30 pm. Timetable fragment lists key inbound and outbound times for the route.
Crumbley and Glass Tie Knot in Jenkinsburg Matrimony
Mr W T Crumbley and Miss Rosa Glass wed in the holy bonds on the 11th inzt Rev J S Askew officiating. Rosa daughter of Samuel Glass of Henry county has reached sweet sixteen. The reception at Jenkinsburg home of step father W H Jenkins featured a lavish feast hosted by Mrs Nancy Jenkins and assisted by Mrs L D Moore, H M Barren, and Miss Lola Childs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Crumbley
Miss Rosa Glass
Miss Rosa
Samuel Glass
Henry County
Crumbley
W. H. Jenkins
Jenkinsburg
Nancy Jenkins
Drummer J E Torrence Seeks More Lights in Jackson
Atlanta drummer J E Torrence asks Jackson council for brighter streets after losing his hat in an alley on February 8 and finding it near the Cleveland House. The note warns residents to avoid alleys at night while a cyclone lurks. Carry your watch to Hanes for cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Torrence
Atlanta
Council of Jackson
Cleveland House
Torrence
Memorial for Sister Elisabeth Bell of Patillo Georgia
Sister Elisabeth Bell a Patillo Georgia resident died after months of suffering on December 6 1893. A devout Primitive Baptist member since 1860 she guided family neighbors and churchgoers and was praised as a pillar of the Beulah church. Her funeral was led by Elder W T Goddard with a fitting biblical tribute. A friend notes her earthly loss is a gain in heaven and she left a lasting Christian example. The item ends with local notes on cotton wheat and silver prices and a local jeweler advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisabeth Bell
Patillo
Bell
Earth
Primitive Baptist Church
Beulah Church
W. T. Goddard
Towaliga Messenger
Benefit Night for Methodist Church at Jackson Institute
A Friday night event on February 23 at the Jackson Institute invites all to help a good cause. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children with entertaining programs promised. The message notes War of 1900 era peace and prosperity and expense bills moving forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Jackson Institute
Young Couple Elopes Under Pepper Town Sky
Miss Ada Mangham and Lawton Byars, both sixteen, eloped and wed Sunday. Thomas Mangham pursued them to Pepper Town, learned the ceremony was complete, then gave himself up to his fate after informing his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Thomas Mangham
Pepper Town
Lawton Byars
Democratic Platform Sparks Debate Amid Selfishness Critique
A fragment from a 1894 Georgia notice rails at selfishness hindering progress and defines democracy by party platform. It lists sewing machines and prices from A. G. Hiccars of Jackson, Georgia, dated February 8, 1894.
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Singer Z. A
Singer HA
A. G. Hiccars
Jackson
Moral on pigs and butchery in Valdosta tale
A Valdosta man raised a pig for scraps and sold it for 11 dollars but kept a 10 cent per pound lard contract. The lard’s sale by a butcher and friend left the seller short, illustrating the craft and risks of small scale pig farming. The piece ends with a political jab against Populists aligned with Wall Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdosta
Valdosta Times
Kinard's Mills Towaliga Ga Run Fast Grinding
Wheat and corn mills at Towaliga Georgia operate by water and are well equipped. They grind 60 to 90 bushels per day and offer fresh ground meal to exchange for corn. Meal and flour remain on hand for sale at market price. J C Carmionmani requests patronage. February 8, 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towaliga
J.C. Moore
J. KR. Carmionmani
Street tax collection opens with immediate due date
The notice announces street tax is now due and payable at once. Dated February 7, the message is signed by J L Lyons and the U T R, with office at the Western Union Telegraph Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J L. Lyons
Western Union Telegraph Co
Fennell Thompson Co assigns notes for collection
Notice from Fennell Thompson & Co dated January 25 1894 states all uncollected notes mortgages and open accounts will be placed with Anderson & Curry for collection. C G Fennell W G Thompson H H Morgan M G Barfield J G Thompson C N P Jackson Ga urges prompt payment and thanks customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fennel, Thompson & Co
Anderson & Curry
Fennell, Thompson & Co
C. G. Fennell
W. G. Thompson
H. Morgan
M. G. Barfield
J. G. Thompson
Jackson
Notice to Advertisers from Eps
Advertisers must submit new ads or changes by Monday each week to appear in the next issue. The office underlines the need for ample time due to heavy copy flow and asks for cooperative good will.
Correspondence Editorial Note From The Paper
A correspondence disclaimer states the newspaper is not responsible for the views of correspondents and emphasizes editorial pages carry uncredited opinions from staff editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
Plea for Court Costs and County Court Abolition
A reader letter urges efficiency in the justice system noting that five boarders in jail may force an adjourned Superior Court term for cases that outgrew the former county court. The writer argues courts are costly and recalls the public rationale for abolishing the county court while defending state dignity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorrors Argus
R. W. Mays
Campaign Sparring Over Evans and Atkinson in Georgia
In the gubernatorial race, supporters of Col Atkinson attack Gen Evans with various charges. Critics argue the public should honor a Christian patriot and patriotism over party fealty, noting Georgians favor a strong moral candidate over factional bickering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Atkinson
Gen Evans
Evans
Cesar
Rome
Political Commentary On Colonel A'linson's Candidacy
A biased brief notes Colonel A'linson as brainy and brilliant yet somewhat too eager. The writer, B. C. W., praises Georgia's pride in him but warns he may mellow with age like new wine before being suitable for a long tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A‘linson
Georgia
B.C. W
Tax collection grievance voiced in local column
A reader, W. R. Waieur, complains in a letter to the editor about a constable citing him for tax collection despite having paid all taxes and holding receipts. He argues taxpayers should not be published as defaulters and demands responsibility for the process be addressed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Waieur
Pike
Contractors Notice for Expert Stone and Brick Work in Georgia
Local advertisement seeking first-class stone and brick work by a 20 year veteran. Reference to dams blasting dynamite and rock houses or piers. Contact G. W. Watkins, Jackson, Ga. Deellyr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Watkins
Jackson
Rare offer for two papers at a dollar twenty five
Our limited arrangement to obtain THz Argus and Constitution for 1.25 is a rare opportunity. Do not miss this chance to secure two papers at a very small price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toaclub
Argus and
Constitution
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Carmicheal CO
Jackson, Ga
A. G. Hircuins
T. E. Watson
Congress
A. G. Hirexrys
A. G Hitchins
W. M. Mallett
Asa Smith
South
Barnesville
England
A. G. Hitchins
Butts County
E. E. Pound
Ben Watkins
W. J. Bankston
Zellen Thaxton
Uncle Zellen
Mamie Walthall
Sparta
Hitchins
Hanes
Alex Atkinson
Wall Street
Money Ring
Taras
Jackson Mercantile Co.’S
Kinard’s Mills
Pike County Journal
Deellyr
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