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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1898
Page
4
Editor Mayes argues against antis and defends prohibition by contrasting saloons with blind tigers. He asserts saloons promote social acceptance of drinking and that outlawing them would push drinkers to illicit, low quality liquor, degrading public virtue and self respect.
The Strict Observance Lodge No. 18 F. A. M. met last Tuesday the 8th to confer the Master Mason degree on Col. J. E. Castleberry. The ceremony used ancient cabalistic language, with Hiram Abiff and Hiram of Tyre referenced, and praised the degree’s esoteric work. Castleberry was pleased, noting the Masonic fraternity’s growth and value beyond wealth or status. The Forsyth Chronicle notes the order’s high character and interdependent duties among members.
Festus Barnes, injured in a knife attack by Col. Frank Curry, appeared with witnesses before Mayor Maddox. Barnes was fined 2.00 for disorderly conduct, while Curry’s case was postponed to a later date awaiting resolution.
Local column from Sandy Plains reports open weather spurring farmers to activity. Mentions Mrs. Mahalie Ridgeway ill, Sandy Plains school enrollment 48, near fire incident at Mr. J. B. Evans premises, upcoming post office plans, and various residents visiting, preaching, or voting positions. Urges Prohibition and notes a local nursery run by D. L. Caston with fruit trees.
A column on global heathen darkness with figures for China India Africa and Japan contrasts Christian giving with alcohol spending. It cites seven paradoxes from Second Corinthians and recalls the story of a Wesleyan student joining African missions. It ends with notes from Ram's Horn and Missionary Review.
A lodge committee of St. Johns Lodge 45 F. and A. M. drafts a resolution on the death of Brother David Jepth Spencer who died February 7 1898 and was buried February 8 1898 with Masonic honor in Jackson Cemetery. The document praises his integrity and service to the community and expresses sympathy to his family. Copies of the resolutions to be spread in minutes and sent to family along with requests to publish in the Jackson Argus and Jackson Times. W M Matter Chair Sam L McKigsen E G GinMore.
The Argus notes that before construction the Pepperton mill secured railroad rates matching Atlanta north and Macon south, a concession earned by promoter prudence. This policy helped double output in recent months and plans exist to double the mill’s size.
A Negro cabin on Mrs. R E Carmichael's First Street property burned last Tuesday around noon. General Connally, who operates the “called mesamaraunt” on Second Street, occupied the dwelling. Fire risk grew with high winds. residents feared spread to Kinsman’s home and nearby houses. Connally family reportedly left early. conjecture points to possible incendiary act.
Johnson organizes two military companies at Jackson Institute with daily drills. The 26 pupils enrolled reflect growing discipline and upright carriage among the student body as the school advances.
Harmon, agent, offers select King cotton seed direct from the owner’s farm. He advertises seed in quantities from one bushel upward at reasonable prices and invites buyers to try it this year. The seed is claimed to produce large yields, from 500 pounds to 1300 pounds of seed cotton.
The Jackson city council revises section 59 to ban keeping for sale intoxicating liquors and related drinks within town limits. It also imposes a $25 license tax on all bottled soda water dealers.
A brief notice asserts the product known as One Minute Cough Cure was created to cure coughs. Authorities promote its intended use as a fast remedy.
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