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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1898
Page
5
Jackson notes a blend of poetry echoes including Armies of the Light Brigade and a poem fragment. Local items report Mrs. G B Elder visiting friends, Valentine arrivals at the post office, and social calls from Mrs J T Gibson and Miss Claud Heard. Also listed are court sessions, fertilizer advice, store ads, and community updates from Jackson and nearby towns.
Mr. W. G. Flake of Sanders Swann Co Atlanta, a clever cotton buyer, is in Jackson this week in the interest of his firm. He has many friends in Jackson who welcome him among us.
Major Randall of Griffin, stock owner in Pepperton Cotton Mill and contract builder of the local factory, appeared in Jackson on Tuesday with Mr. J A Stewart. Jaramel Cereal is promoted as a coffee substitute described as healthy and nourishing and lacking coffee’s deleterious effects. For sale at Allen &
Mr. S. B. Kinard will begin the erection of his telephone exchange at Jackson on March 1. About seventy five citizens have subscribed their names to the list, a strong sign of community support for Jacksons telephone exchange.
Mr W R Taber supervises the new courthouse construction and is praised for affable manner and courteous bearing. He is an experienced builder and a valued employee, earning respect from the community.
Question arises about property insurance status. March winds may fan spark risks. agent S. B. Kinarp represents Liverpool and London Globe Insurance Co. for coverage details and eligibility.
A temperance lecture is announced at England's Chapel on Saturday the 26th. The program includes a varied lineup and a public dinner. Attendees are promised an entertaining and charming program.
The notice urges property owners to insure to avoid total loss after a great fire. It cites Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. and agent S. B. Kinarp, advising readers to learn from others' experiences and protect their property.
The firm markets quality offerings under the motto Strictly First Class for good goods and reliable service.
The Peoples Party of Butts County will meet at Mays Hall in Jackson at 10 o clock A M on Tuesday March 1 1898 to select delegates to the state convention and for other purposes. R W May Chairman Pro Tem.
Last Monday architect Bruce from Atlanta assisted contractor McKenzie to reach the grade line for the new court house. Tuesday saw basement excavation and exterior wall work begin. Prof Claude Gray of Locust Grove visited town Saturday and W L Shelton spent Sunday and Monday in Atlanta. Buckwheat and maple syrup noted at Allen & Co. The Philadelphia Underwriters Fire Insurance Co reports assets larger than any other fire company. See good mule for sale via Dr J W Crum.
Antique classified item advertises a 28 by 42 inch wall map with five colors and town index, offering samples and county agency terms for 50 cents. Also notes real estate tips from Harmon & Co and coal pricing at Plenty Shop coal 20e per hundred.
The mercantile firm Knowles and Yancey of Fiocherville Georgia dissolved on January 1 1898. J N Knowles will assume all demands against the firm and collect all debts due to the firm. Dated February 8 1898. J N Knowles B D Yancey
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