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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1896
Page
3
The agent announces securing agency for mutual fire insurance companies. The policies are participating and nonassessable, with cash dividends from profits. The plan promises lower net costs alongside stock-like security, inviting customers to remember the agent for fire insurance needs.
The column covers grand jury adjournment, local appointments and travels, judges sessions, and social visits. It notes Ed Huson in Atlanta, Prof Zeb Speer in town, and W T Kelsey in Gate City, plus new Post Master W A White Jr at Stark. It mentions farm work, court terms, and local advertisements while urging voter registration and medical advice columns.
Mr. Jas Lippitt Yopp of the Globe Store departed Tuesday for New York and other markets to buy spring goods. An experienced buyer he will be away several weeks inspecting markets to select high quality merchandise at the best prices so the store can offer goods at a small profit margin.
Notice urges residents to pay street tax as books close Saturday February 29. E C Robison C&R.
Notice from W L Carter announces that registration books are now open at the store of Mr J M Goggans. Voters are urged to register to be eligible for the general election this fall.
State School Commissioner G. R. Glenn will speak to teachers and the public at the court house next Saturday week March 7. All are urged to attend. Professor Glenn plans to present remarks of interest.
The Democratic executive committee will meet in the courthouse at Jackson on the first Tuesday in March next. Those interested are asked to govern themselves accordingly by W. O. Crawley.
The Butts County court wraps a busy term with Judge Marcus W. Beck praised for firm yet merciful rulings. Local figures like Alex Atkinson, Henry Thurston, Uncle John O Rear, E. C. Robison, J. F. Carmichael, J. A. McMichael, Col. Wm. E. Searcy, J. H. Land, and Capt. J. William McCord head into campaigns for tax collector, clerk, and legislature as neighbors cheer and speculate on future races.
Citizens in Mitchell South Dakota bought the local newspaper plant from a scandalous editor and destroyed the entire outfit by burning it in the street. The editor was expelled from town, deemed responsible for spreading vile press and blamed for harming the community atmosphere.
The Senior class at Jackson Institute will hold a live debate on March 6 on whether women in the United States should have suffrage. The event invites the public to attend as the question will be decided yea or nay.
The regular church conference met at the Methodist church after preaching hour. Committees presented reports showing the church in excellent condition. The pastor expressed pleasure with the reports and urged officers to continue their good work.
A pastor named Rev Mr Durden of Macon has accepted and will serve the church here this year. He is described as an eloquent young divine and the congregation extends a warm welcome to him hoping his work will please the flock and benefit the charge.
The advertisement urges all readers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla this season to prevent run down and debility. It claims the cost of several bottles will return as improved health and vigor of body and nerves.
Simple sale notes Hood’s Pills marketed as easy to buy and use for curing liver ills. The ad lists a 25 cent price and promises quick, simple operation of relief.
Thompson Bros. will leave Jackson around March 10 for Charlotte N C to open a shoe store. Mr W G Thompson departs about March 1 with R L Thompson following soon. Jackson regrets losing them from the business circle. The Argus wishes them prosperity in their new home.
In Macon Georgia February 1881 F T Abel reports Sanodine cured his horse of scratches with proud flesh and foul odor. The letter notes the product as suitable for any sore and points to sale by Druggists or direct from H J Lamar & Sons importers in Macon Georgia.
Friday night at the home of Mr. T. M. Furlow the Harmony Club organized under the name Harmony Club. Officers elected for three months: Pres J. C. Blassingame Vice Pres Rosa Thornton Sec and Treas Sarah Bowden Censor C. P. Rose. Meeting adjourned to March 7 at Miss Higgins with a programme including violin and vocal solos and a piano solo.
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