Political chatter on Schley Roosevelt and local issues
A broad slice of editorials and letters rails at liquor, politics, and public works. It cites Roosevelt Long and Maclay figures, bemoans newspaper deaths, urges Jackson waterworks, and notes a Chicago post office ruling on second class subscriptions and Carnegie libraries debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Theodore Roosevelt
Long
Tony
Admiral Schley
Macon News
Maclay
Sampson
Chadwick
Crowinshield
Teddy
Jackson
McRae
Post Office Department
Chicago
Bulletin No. 6
Carnegie
Joseph M. Huston
Mr. Huston
Papers Must Be Prepaid Or Risk Violating Law
A reader notes that papers sent require advance payment or both parties breach the law and face regular postage once Congress decides the issue. The piece also touches political meddling in schools, public figures, and a toast to the 1901 Jackson city council for its prudent governance.
Industrial Commercial and Agricultural Edition for Jackson and Butts county
The Arcus announces a special illustrated edition to showcase our city region. It will cover all industries and enterprises, with detailed writeups and adverts. It aims for wide distribution and strong local support, calling on readers to contribute generously to fund and promote the county and its benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Arcus
Jackson and _ Butts county
Roosevelt vows to take on naval clique after Maclay dismissal
Dublin Dispatch reports Roosevelt dismisses navy historian Maclay and signals intent to confront the broader naval leadership implicated by Sampson Long Chadwick and associates. The president aims to hold the entire dirty naval clique accountable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Teddy
Maclay
Sampson
Crowninshield
Chadwick
McCauley
Evans
Dublin
Bright Girls Dine at Mrs T M Furlow Home
A quartet of bright girls enjoyed a dining at the bright and cheery home of Mrs T M Furlow Wednesday. Misses Eva May Land Helen Land Briscoe of Athens and Fannie Furlow were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Furlow
Eva May
Helen Land
Briscoe
Athens
Fannie Furlow
Worthville Social Roundup Notables and Local Visits
Worthville residents share holiday visits and travels. Mrs Yauncey returns from Eastman after a week with daughter Mrs W E Gresham. Miss Randy Chambers visits aunt Mrs C R Swint. Miss Maggie King visits Worthville. Rev Bond to preach at the Methodist church January 12 1902. Prof C Smith from Monroe College visits home. Rex King resumes school duties with Miss Maude Edwards assisting at Eatonton. Ethel Walthall visits Mrs J H Pope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yauncey
W. E. Gresham
Eastman
Randy Chambers
C. R. Swint
Lena White
Adelaide Chambers
Sam Kendrick
Paul
Clyde Evans
Towaliga
Maggie King
Worthville
Bond
Methodist Church
J. ©. Thomas
Mercer
C. Smith
Monroe College
Rex King
Maude Edwards
Eatonton
King
W. A. Aiken
Ethel Walthall
J. H. Pope
Prominent Jacksonians Tie The Knot In Baptist Ceremony
Mrs Tenella Fretwell and Mr B F Moon married Wednesday at 8 pm in the Baptist church. Dr W A Nelson officiated as Miss Margaret Humphreys played. They will travel to Charleston and other points then return to Jackson. The couple are popular and received gifts including a silver coffee service from the Jackson Mercantile Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Tenella Fretwell
B. F. Moon
Margaret Humphreys
Mendelssohn
W. A. Nelson
Charleston
S. C
la Mode
Social notices from Indian Spring draw local guests and events
Miss Rosa Elder hosts a Saturday afternoon party honoring Misses Beanie Elder and Louise Smith with a clever contest won by Mr Cleveland. Several residents and visitors from St Louis, Griffin, and Chattanooga are noted, with upcoming school reopening and church services on Sunday inviting attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Elder
Beanie Elder
Louise Smith
Bev Cleveland
Cleveland
Paul Golner
St. Louis
Collier
Georgia
Ludian Spring
Claude Uray
Mamie Burroughs
Brunswick
M. A. Lindsay
Homer Lane
Joel
John Watkins
Hampton Stevers
A. H. Ogletree
Lizzie Ogletree
Ida Wilkins
Indian Spring School
Card of Thanks from Jackson Banking Company
Jackson Georgia December 30 1901 the Jackson Banking Company thanks its patrons and friends for their business friendship and favors in the past year promising to earn their confidence and guard protect and promote all entrusted business with conservative banking methods wishing a happy prosperous new year signed F S Etheridge president and R P Sassnett cashier
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Jackson, Ga
Jackson Banking Company
F. S. Etheridge
R. P. Sassnett
Pensioners Urged to Present Affidavits for 1902 Claims
All persons on the 1902 pension roll are invited to report to the office immediately to make the required affidavit to secure payment of their claims. J. H. HAM, Ordinary. Old Dominion Guano Good Luck guano offered for sale by J. R. Carmichael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Ham
Old Dominion
J. R. Carmichael
It May Be You Premium Contest at Old Dominion Guano
A notice invites contestants to file reports with Judge T. S. Hammond or the author by January 21 for the premium award. J R Carmichael signs the directive. Sid McCandless hosted a fine party for his young guests at the McCandless home the previous night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Hammond
J. R. Carmichael
Sid McCandless
McCandless
Annual Meeting Notice for Farmers' Cooperative Fire Insurance Co
Members of the Buts and Spalding Co-Division will meet at the Court House in Jackson Georgia on Monday January 13 1902 at 10 oclock a m to elect officers and directors for 1902 and transact other business. J W Carmichael president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buts and Spalding Co-Division
Farmers’ Cooperative Fire Insurance Co
the Court House
Jackson
J. W. Carmichael
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Jackson Argus
Butts Co
Jackson Postoffice
A. H. Shaver
Addison H. Shaver
the Argus
Schley
Dewey
Miles
Brother Shaver
Sparta
New York
Yankees
Barnesville
Marietta
DeWitt’s
Postofice
Postoffice
Washington, D. C
Tered
Ular
Congress
Argus
Atlanta
Hoan
Texas
Third Street
Star
Worthville News
Harris Drug Co
Jackson, Georgia
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