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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1898
Page
4
Notice calls a mass meeting of the Democrats of Butts county to meet in Jackson at 10 o clock a.m. Saturday March 12 1898 to reorganize the executive committee and address other business. The present executive committee is asked to convene Sunday at 9 o'clock a.m. Opt Hendrick, Chairman Dem Ex. Com. B. C. G.
Washington February 16 The State Democratic Executive Committee members are asked to meet at the Kimball House on March 17 1898 at 11 am to set the state convention time and arrange primary election procedures for governor and state house officers This notice invites broad newspaper reprinting A Sr Chay Chairman Nesbitt runs for Agriculture commissioner claiming vindication after beating Henderson with eight years as a slogan The Argus offers Nesbitt thanks and challenges him to come down or be knocked from the Christmas tree
The Argus laments internal party strife over the governorship and notes a disruption of hoped unity under Colonel Candler. It pledges to announce its position after surveying the damage and the current political inventory.
A small gathering of literateurs and students, including Thomas Carlyle, debated books and theories. Carlyle mocked theorists by recalling Rousseau who faced derision but whose ideas survived to influence history.
A reader questions the plural of the noun harness. The Inland Printer argues there is no real plural, proposing sets of harness as correct, and criticizes St Nicholas Century usage and dictionaries for lacking guidance.
Foundation walls rise rapidly with Cedar Rock granite in the best cement. Contractors McKenzie leads with clockwork precision, delivering a substantial and pleasing structure. The project promises a job the community will be proud of.
A Chinese agency statement lists the Bible as a class reading. Dr Cartman meets Li Hung Chang who praises missionary work. A conversion tale credits Jesus Christ with lifting a man from mire to faith. Chinese women’s bound feet condemned. gospel evangelization urged as remedy.
The February term of Butts Superior Court convened with Judge Beck presiding in the old Presbyterian church repurposed for court use. The grand jury, housed in the former ordinary building, faces workload hurdles as Judge Beck urges firm action against blind tiger activity. Colonel Curry remains indisposed, and Solicitor Bloodworth maintains diligent state representation.
The piece notes Spain’s apology for its minister’s insult to the president and argues for a stronger approach before another apology is demanded. It reports that Hon. Or. Stevens is favored for renomination as commissioner of agriculture, and that Candler faces opposition from the Monticello Advocate over a Myershardt letter. It mentions a Northern man buying 300 acres near Fayetteville for 9000 dollars, with plans to sell subdivided lots to Northern settlers, impacting Fayetteville’s future.
The Covington Enterprise reports that Covington plans a first class electric plant to light Covington and Oxford. If built, the city will own and control the plant and provide street arc lighting, replacing gasoline and kerosene lamps.
The C. G. Fennell Company announces a major spring buying trip. President and manager C. G. Fennell travels to New York and eastern markets to secure the largest Spring stock yet. Accompanied by W. P. Ezell and Baltimore milliner Miss Cox, they seek bargains and fine goods.
The Star Store displays a new era with manager R L Daughtry in New York and eastern cities sourcing spring goods. Jackson’s leading house aims for heavier trade and magnificent stock, with Daughtry ensuring timely, ample procurement for the Jackson Mercantile Company.
The Argus reports R F Brown of the New York Store will depart next week for his semi annual trip to New York and Baltimore. The Carmi ael Company pledges to offer the largest and most select line of goods they have ever carried this year to the public.
An insurance notice from S. B. Kinard promoting coverage for country dwellings barns stores and improved gin houses. It emphasizes numerous first class companies and urges readers to see Kinard before insuring.
Miss Minnie Gray formerly of Jackson Institute married Mr. Ed King of Newton on Wednesday. The Argus extends best wishes for a prosperous life together from friends in Worthville.
A note requests J. G. McDonald to present his accident and sick benefit insurance details, claiming it surpasses all prior offerings. The appeal emphasizes the superiority of his policy as a standout example.
A local advisory urges consulting B F Moon for guidance on fertilizers prior to making a purchase. The notice emphasizes seeking expert advice to ensure proper product selection and application.
Property listing announcing the sale or rent of a house and lot owned by W. W. Loaue.
R H Converrt promotes first class painting services for homes with plain or ornamental work and claims to make the project profitable for the client.
J. B. Gururir states he will be at McDonceugh on Monday and Tuesday February 7th and 7th and every two weeks thereafter until further notice for photography assignments.
The Peoples Party of Butts County will meet at Mays Hall in Jackson at 10 oclock A M on Tuesday March 1 1898 to select delegates to the state convention and for other purposes. R W Mays chairman pro tem.
An advertisement for Capital City Laundry promoting absolute cleanliness of laundered garments and weekly shipments. It notes customers can leave garments at Star Store office and lists T. H. ButTrRili as agent.
The firm Edwards & Co. was dissolved on February 1 by mutual consent. Peppertown Cotton Mills assumes all obligations of Edwards & Co. up to the dissolution date, signed by A. H. Smith, Treasurer.
On January 1, 1898 the Knowles and Yancey mercantile partnership at Fincherville Ga dissolved. J N Knowles takes over the business and will assume all debts and collect all amounts owed to the firm. Dated February 8, 1898. J N Knowles B D Yancey
Newt Harmon, agent, offers pure genuine King cotton seed sourced directly from the owner's farm. He claims the seed yields large bales quickly and invites buyers to test a few in small to large quantities at reasonable prices.
The Jackson city council revised section 59 to outlaw keeping for sale intoxicating liquors and related drinks within town limits. An additional ordinance imposes a $25 license on all bottled soda water dealers. By order of council, Parry Lez, Clerk.
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