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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1897
Page
5
A short local column from the Jackson Argus acknowledges a publishing error by Lee and Harper, noting R L Harper as the local editor. The item records a correction or erratum within the publisher’s office.
Capt John Mason of Peeksville visited Jackson on Tuesday. The Novelty Shop on the new building site opposite Cleveland Hotel is run by B M Wagner. Mrs Richard Drake of Griffin arrives next week to stay with her uncle J M McMichael. Uncle Billie Miller, 76, visiting town and on the roll of honor. A negro dance near Mr S H Mays ends with Lola Roberts shot in the abdomen and Will Shepherd wounded. the suspect fled. Col A W Lane of Macon to sell Flovilla Indian Springs railroad by public auction March 28. Allen & Co report fresh teas imported from Japan.
Local society items mention visits by Mr and Mrs L H Moore to Atlanta and by Dr J Lee Byron to Fort Valley. Widespread chatter on Barnwell ads, Lucille Duke visiting Luella, Miss Pearl McMichael's Atlanta trip, and imported china ware giveaway. Court news note Henry County courthouse contract near $18000 and crowded superior court sessions.
A mixed local column discusses dispensary compromises, a Worthville mayor serving on a jury, and Allen & Co selling imported china ware with tea purchases. It mentions Flanigan denying insanity accusations, Eloise Pound teaching in Lilah, damage to a Star Store window, and J. L. Hooten recovering from a serious illness with improving prospects.
Cotton seed hulls loose priced at 20 cents per hundred. Hulls baled at 20 cents per bale. Cotton seed meal priced at 1.00 per hundred pounds. Apply to the Jackson Ort Mill.
A six year old, well mannered horse raised in Georgia offered for sale. Available for cash or on time payments. Contact A. G. Hircuins for details.
Citizens recount an incident on a moonlit night when three young men disturbed Mr. Joe Wright calling on women. Voices identified as Bob Thompson Billy Brown and McGinty allegedly crowed near his house prompting an indignation meeting. The event left Wright distressed yet hopeful for calm action.
Henry Carr a Black Jackson resident is described as an extraordinary nineteenth century oddity. He presents as an ordinary man yet defies expectations by never eating watermelon in 25 years. Local suspicion centers on his alleged witchery while communities refrain from violence fearing unseen retribution.
W D R Norris an Atlanta resident and former county surveyor visits Jackson after sixteen years. He stays with his brother in law George Hanes, revisits old streets and houses, and praises new business vigor while recalling memories with local elders. He vows to subscribe to the Jackson Argus.
The Argus reports illness of Mr. W. R. Weaver a longtime Butts County resident suffering from inflammation of the bladder. The piece also notes Jackson offerings from J. J. Thornton & Co featuring fine phaetons and surreys.
The February term of Superior court adjourned yesterday with Judge Beck presiding this week. The grand jury recommends building a new courthouse and establishing a county court, and they support a substantial salary increase for Judge Carmichael to reflect county business duties.
Miss Hattie Buttrill gave a Pillow Dex party last Friday evening for friends. The entertainer’s gatherings are noted as popular and well attended, with guests enjoying a pleasant social event.
The Jackson Institute music department grows busy prompting an additional instructor. Miss McKie of Oxford Mississippi, a skilled vocalist, will assist Mrs Blasingame by teaching her class for part of each day.
The Butts County Sunday School Association calls a business session at Indian Springs Baptist Church on the friday before the first Sunday in April. Delegates from every Sunday school urged. superintendents and workers to cooperate for a productive convention led by F S Etheridge president.
Short OCR fragment discusses how staying long enough with certain men leads to recognition or notoriety. The passage lacks clear subjects, dates, or places, rendering precise identification impossible.
The February 1897 grand jury of Butts County submits annual statements from county officers and a long list of recommendations. They urge building a new courthouse on the present site with funding by direct taxation or bonds, set a building committee, and call for road repairs, jail pay changes, and advertising cost controls.
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