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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1896
Page
3
English Pinckney and Miss Mary Heflin visit Jackson while locals tout Bradycrotine for headaches. Shoppers learn of coal for sale. merchants Etheridge and Thornton promote neckwear and mules. Notices cover community events, church conferences, and a new Jackson Times debut.
From my premises a black pig with cropped ears and split right ear weighs about 40 pounds. Jackson Ga. W F Comps NOTICE. Registration books are open at J M Goggans store. Register your names so you can vote this fall. W L Carter.
Jeff Price, a Black farm hand, was fatally injured on John Carter’s property when a tree blown by the wind fell across him while he plowed new ground. The incident occurred yesterday and resulted in his instant death.
Notice reads that the Democratic executive committee will hold a meeting in the Jackson courthouse on the first Tuesday in March next. Interested parties are asked to govern themselves accordingly. W. O. Crawley.
Mr. C. S. Maddox was re-elected to the County School Commissioner post on last Saturday. The article lauds his efficient service and states he will serve four more years in the county.
A Black man near Jenkinsburg was found dead in his residence with his body burned. Authorities believe he may have been fatally harmed before an attempt was made to burn the house.
Mr. Austin Smith died at his home near Keys Mill on Monday aged 85. A longtime church member for over 50 years, he led an upright life and his remains were interred at the family burial grounds on Tuesday morning.
Atlanta figure W. C. Hale and associates plan a handsome hotel at Indian Spring just across from the old mill. Hale serves as receiver for the Indian Spring and Flovilla Railroad and aims to draw railroad patronage to the new hostelry, likely ready for summer visitors.
Members of the colored M. E. church are erecting a large two story school house near the church. The building is a credit to the builders and will soon be ready for occupancy as Jackson continues to grow.
Mrs. Jeff Mapp wife of a Monroe County farmer appeared dead last Friday and was laid out for burial. While being moved to the house of death she revived and regained consciousness. At last accounts she remained alive and hopes for recovery persisted.
Mr J R Carmichael, carriage and buggy maker, plans a 40 by 100 foot addition to house Jackson buggies. The new shop aims to boost production and lead in quality, signaling prosperity for Jackson.
Jenkinsburg locals report J M Lasater and R J Mills convalescent and J M Bankston welcoming a fine boy. J T Edalgo blessed with a girl. Mrs Wilson of Henry county visiting relatives. Fincher of Fincherville moved his saw mill to L H Moore’s plantation. C Meredith runs a nearby mill. Valentine Leap year party at A F Moss home with young ladies choosing their own partners for the next play.
The Jackson Mercantile Company plans a McDonough branch carrying dry goods and millinery with future groceries. Manager Daughtry is in New York buying for both Jackson and McDonough houses, and a new commodious building will host the store. J Section Master W A Harris installed hundreds of yards of side track at the factory site to ease delivery for building materials.
A New Discovery in Photography by Roentgen astonishes readers as photographs can be taken through wood ivory and leather and even through flesh to show bones and organs. The finding suggests vast medical and surgical uses and highlights electricity as life’s spark. Also notes a reorganized Methodist church choir delivering excellent music at Sunday services.
Spring like day drew large crowds to both churches last Sunday. Rev. Hurst of Flovilla preached to a large congregation at the Baptist church while Mr Bowden, the regular pastor, delivered an impressive sermon at the Methodist church from the text Watch and pray lest ye enter into temptation. Mr Bowden continues to gain popularity with his flock.
Last Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Buttrill a fancy dress masquerade drew Jackson’s social spotlight. The decor featured ferns and flowers while attendees wore an array of costumes. Six elegant courses were served in the dining hall and a long list of characterizations filled the rooms.
Judge Newman announced the sale details in Columbus on Monday with plans for the new company not yet released. The piece contrasts silk from Japan and China, noting Japan crapes for color harmony and Chinese silk for lasting quality. Also described are two matching bay horses owned by Jim McKibben after a trade with Jim Hooten, creating a celebrated pair in Jackson.
Dr. Talmage gains leadership in a church split in Washington after a co-pastor allied with opponents is sidelined. Supporters expect frequent Sunday sermons as the Brooklyn pulpit orator assumes sole preaching duties.
A busy court week features Col. N. E. Harris and Capt. J. A. Eidson attending for Southern Railway cases, grand jury activity led by Capt. Felix L. Walthal, and Judge Beck urging swift handling of criminal dockets. Solictor Bloodworth’s absence delays and reports of a new county courthouse arise amid political mentions and county name jokes from Savannah News and Ex.
The House committee refuses to report the Arizona statehood bill, arguing the territory with about 70 000 people is not ready for statehood. The piece cites free silver influence and criticizes rapid state creation, referencing mining interests and calls to curb “rotten-borough states.”
Electric Bitters advertised as a universal headache cure promising permanent relief for all forms of headache. Claims to alleviate habitual constipation by toning the bowels. Available for fifty cents or one dollar at drug stores.
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