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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
4
The notice announces Mr. H Mays as a candidate for the Twenty sixth Senatorial District in the General Assembly. Mays is described as popular and widely known across the district and is expected to attract votes when counted.
In Butts county Mr. A H 8 Davis announces for Clerk of the Superior Court. Davis is known to voters, has served two terms as clerk, and offers again with strong support from friends.
Mr P E M Wells announces in this issue for Tax Receiver. He is well known in the county as a former Confederate soldier with many friends ready to support him.
J P McElroy, longtime Butts County coroner for ten years, runs again for the coroner’s office. A Confederate veteran, he has lived in the community for forty years and appeals for strong voter support.
Mr. C. G. Britt announces his bid for reelection to the office of Coroner in Butts County. He notes he has held the position since the last county election and believes his official acts speak for themselves.
The Francis Willard memorial service at the Baptist church featured readings from the 10th Psalm reflecting temperance ties. Dr. Van Deventer spoke on Temperance in Georgia and Rev. Wiggins on the national temperance outlook. Two girls distributed autograph cards and Willard leaflets to attendees.
The Juvenile Missionary Society invites honorary and cradle roll members to open mite-boxes Saturday afternoon February 29 1908 at 2 40 oclock at Mrs Annie Webb's home on Dempsey Avenue. They seek at least one dollar per box to aid missionary Miss Treadwell in Mexico.
The Farmers Educational and Co operative Union of Butts County calls a meeting in Jackson on Friday February 28 at 9 o'clock a m. Local lodge business agents are requested to attend.
Funeral services for J R Carmichael were held at his residence last Saturday afternoon led by Dr James Bradley of the Presbyterian church. A large crowd attended as prayers and Scripture were offered, with music, and floral tributes from firms and friends. The city mourns an irreparable loss and the bereaved family receives deep sympathy.
Jas F Carmichael of Jackson Georgia advertises real estate sales and loan services in the First National Bank Building offering to finance city properties or farm land purchases through his office data and local business reach.
A promotional note suggests Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves rheumatism pain after one application and claims many have been permanently cured. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from Jamerson Drug Co. in Jackson Georgia.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold its regular meeting with Mrs. Joe Carmichael next Friday afternoon the 28th at 8 o'clock. Bring your Prohibition Union Signal February 18 and help with the programme. Let every member bring her dues on that day if possible.
Promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a way to regulate stomach liver and bowels so readers feel good. Mentions Hanna Drug Co selling the 25 cent pills.
Look at Mulberry street lots near Presbyterian church in Jackson offering reasonable prices and terms. Includes 158 acres of prime farm and original forest lands in Butts County near Jenkinsburg and 4 miles from Jackson for quick sale. A bargain.
In loving remembrance of our husband and father, we thank those who offered kindness and support during our sorrow. Signed by Mrs. J. O. Beauchamp, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Beauchamp, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Wynn, Mr. C. C. Beauchamp.
Mr and Mrs Cliff Beauchamp plan to move into the home of Mrs J O Beauchamp next week Elmore Andrews will move to the Beauchamp residence A lecture at the Baptist church drew a small audience due to rain Dr Robert Van Deventer will preach Sunday at 11 am and 7 15 pm with topics The church plans hymn books pews and singing Miss Swanson Miss Floy Maddox and Mrs B F Moon are linked to spring sales at New York Store Baltimore reports changing styles Dr J B Hopkins demonstrates a new centrifugugal casting device for dental fillings improving comfort and speed for frail teeth and reducing patient nervous strain.
The Board of Directors certifies that J. Matt McMichael holds ten shares of the bank, the only stock he has ever owned, and that a February 13 meeting proposed stockholder action to increase capital with no change in officers or policy. The directors lament rumors tying him to the deceased president. Signed J H Carmichael W A Newton J Marr McMichael.
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