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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1895
Page
2
The Argus warns readers with a blue pencil mark on overdue papers. If not paid by the second week in March, subscriptions will be discontinued. The notice requests prompt payment, noting court action planned the first week of March and thanking those who settle.
The court will convene on Monday March 4 as Judge Beck considers the harsh weather. He would have held court earlier if not for the mud and poor paths. Local talk mentions selling square corners near Hitchens and the Star Store to fund a new courthouse.
The cotton factory push grows with Jackson set to host new plants. Arcus highlights progress and the future of southern industry hinges on energetic towns attracting manufacturing. Claude Bennet sheds pomp and joins influential figures amid the shift.
The piece criticizes nine Georgia Democrats voting against a gold bond proposal and urges party unity. It argues for locating a cotton factory in Jackson, predicting a stock company formation to build one by January 1896, and highlights northern interest in belt factories.
In hard times a new court house is urged over patching the old. The paper argues bonds financed by railroad tax could fund twenty years without raising taxes, providing work for laborers and a courthouse worthy of a progressive county.
The passage urges citizens to actively praise their town and advertise its advantages. It warns against spiteful critics who oppose public improvements and strive to mislead outsiders, aiming to create dissent while impeding progress and perceived prosperity.
A reflective note urges county farmers to cut expenses and reduce cotton and guano use. It recommends working together, raising meat and bread at home, and planting 25 percent less cotton to weather low prices. The writer praises frugality, defends local cooperation, and mentions school books for sale by W. L. Carmichael.
Worthville residents share a cordial update from the village. News includes Jas Mann travelling to Florida, Mrs Miller illness, and the improving condition of R P Mann. Messrs T J and Alex Carter of Sandy Ridge visited the village recently.
Ephors ARGUS notes East Jackson’s healthy climate and social ties. George Thompson and Jennie Hencely wed recently and return to the town. Jim King returns home happy after a brief journey. J A Plunket reported to have robbed his bees for about 100 pounds of honey. E. J.
Report from Gusn, Potts and Co shows a Thursday fray between two women named Ish and Carson in front of the store. Carson pursued Ish’s husband, a scuffle followed, and Ish remained with the husband as of press time. Carson allegedly gave money to the mayor to fund streetlamp oil.
Mr T J Thurston of this county owns a 15 year old cat that has borne 15 kittens each year for nine years, totaling 135 cats. If the kittens inherit the same prolific trait, there would now be 1 080 living cats descended from the mother cat.
Dr Byron in poverty but with steadfast care aids a dying patient after a stabbing. He ties the artery and saves a life, yet receives only cold thanks as he returns home believing he has saved a soul tonight.
S H Clifford of New Cassel Wisconsin suffered neuralgia rheumatism stomach disturbance and liver issues losing strength. Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois had an eight year leg sore. Three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes of Bucklen's Amica Salve healed his leg. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio had five fever sores deemed incurable but one bottle of Electric Bitters and one box of Bucklen's Amica Salve cured him. Sold by R G Bryans Drug store.
Intending to close out remaining stock of Tinware at very low prices and offer all inducements for an early sale. Business including shop tools and dwelling house with 1.5 acres of land, highly improved, all improvements. Will appoint days later to be at the shop for needed work until sold or arranged. JL Wagner feb22 41 Jackson Ga.
Selection argues that pursuit of wealth blinds spiritual life and harms home, urging a Christian standard over money worship. It contrasts the rich fool with true riches, stresses humility, patience, and self control in marriage, home life, and social pace.
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