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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1897
Page
3
A collage of notices from Jackson including shop promotions at Allen & Co and the Novelty Shop, prices on guanos and acids from The C. Fennell Co, and thanks for New York shipments. Local figures mentioned include M. L. Duke, D. A. Rosser, T. P. Bell, W. H. Maddox, C. L. Harwell, N. J. Harmon, S. E. Andrews, and Col. J. F. Wall with scenes of court, police, and real estate activity in Jackson, Georgia.
Col Ed Reagan of McDonough attends superior court in Jackson. Col B L Tisinger of Thomaston visits for legal business. Allen & Co displays imported China ware and fresh teas while promoting bargain lists and dried fruits. The city newspaper shares local notices and courthouse chatter.
Report from Griffin News notes Prof. J M Pound elected president of Gordon Institute to replace Prof EJ Branson who resigned for Ath ens Normal College. Urgent appeal expected for Pound to accept. Also mentions Jackson contemplating a summer baseball club with local Jenkinsburg players and a colored porter in Griffin News who initially refused to support the Democratic paper but later backed the Baby Constitution citing its relative mildness.
Notice to pay street tax by March 1 with office at Hitchins hardware store beside Mills and Bailey FE Rostyson T C R remains the contact for the tax collection and deadlines.
The Jenkins gin attachment is praised as a great invention for the South and offered on the market as an admirable opportunity for a company to buy and profit from.
The court opened with the damage suit of Mr. Singley against Dr. R. G. Bryans, yielding no damages for Singley after a lengthy witness list. Next, Dr. J. W. Crum versus Bill Hall resulted in a judgment for the defendant. Two gambling defendants received light sentences, another was found guilty with a harsher penalty for misrepresenting facts, as top legal minds argued technical points before Judge Gober.
The Pepperton Cotton Mills Co plans a new undenominational church for factory operatives. Mr Atheridge says the company will fund the building and many workers hope to contribute. Pastors of various denominations will serve the church, aiming to provide a place to worship and reflect the mill’s conscience and community spirit.
The Argus reports Potts & Stewart have replaced Potts Thompson Co and are closing out stock bought by an Atlanta firm. The paper hopes the Potts & Stewart partnership remains in Jackson, praising their enterprising, good hearted approach and town benefit.
The February term of Butts Superior Court opened with Judge George F. Gober presiding due to disqualification of Judge Beck. Solicitor General O. H. B. Bloodworth remains in his post as prominent visiting attorneys observe the proceedings. The court has progressed without notable incidents so far.
Arcus reports a tidal wave of new subscribers this week who joined of their own free will and had their names entered on the roll of honor. Officials say the response is gratifying and will spur greater efforts to please patrons.
A second grade boy explains a playful approach to adding figures to his father. He jokes that the simpler sum would use two Carmichael’s Jackson Buggies to last a lifetime, framing an amusing math anecdote about life expectancy and models.
A public meeting at the courthouse endorsed backing the city council to secure fire department appliances. A five member committee led by Mr. J A Plunket will work with the council to establish a top notch outfit costing about 1800 dollars. Next year insurance rates may drop with proper steps. Mr W P Brown of Chamberlain Medicine Co renewed the advertising contract leaving a favorable impression.
One gentle family horse six years old raised in Georgia offered for cash or on time by A. G. Hircuiys.
The piece describes Hon Bob Berner as a powerful Georgia political figure influential in Democratic circles. It notes his role in campaigns and his ambitions, and mentions his current attendance at court as a guest of Col F Z Curry. The article also highlights Berner as a presiding officer in the Georgia Senate and describes him as a capable statesman.
A Havana paper relays a Cuba dispatch detailing Spanish troops selling Cuban girls at auction in Artemisa and Zapaste. The narrative describes village destruction, killings, prisoner transfers, and church protests led by Bishop Gonzales of Artemisa.
Flovilla residents discuss building a $25,000 courthouse to make the county seat move to Flovilla. Notables include Robt A. Douglas returning to Atlanta and Gordon T. Jones visiting from Atlanta. Arbor Day events at the camp ground featured singing by Mrs. Matthews and several hundred trees planted.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions plus cures piles with money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box and available from all druggists.
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