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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1894
Page
3
Jackson reports a day of events including a death and a wedding, local illnesses and recoveries, and varied notices. The piece highlights business ads and civic concerns, mentions the county court abolition, new insurance agents, and a push for local advertising and newspaper support.
A Towaliga letter warns readers about impure baking powders sold cheaply and endorses Dr Pace and grape cream brands. It also promotes guano sales by J R Carmicha ken offering Etiwan acid with 12 to 18 percent available phosphoric acid and new shipments of amputated guano for Butts County farmers. It seeks partnerships to market rat traps and lists several brand names.
The Jackson Argus notes the death of George W. Thornton a longtime member initiated about 1852 who later joined Jasper Lodge No 50 after moving to Monticello The lodge drapes the room places a memorial blank in the records and requires thirty days of mourning The resolution urges members to emulate his virtues and to meet him in the Grand Lodge with family notified by the committee Samuel McKinson J J Barnes and D J Thaxton sign the resolutions
Mrs. R. G. Byars died Tuesday December 21, 1893 at her husband’s home after years of declining health. She leaves a husband three children her mother and brother and many friends. Interment was in the family lot Friday evening. The Argus extends sympathy to the bereaved.
The Illinois legislature in Springfield has introduced a bill by Mr. Nehe to regulate traffic in baking powders and prevent adulteration with ammonia or alum. The Chicago Tribune backs strong action, noting many brands tested contain adulterants and tarnish consumer trust.
A plain statement announces that within thirty days the Georgia Alabama Business College will award one unlimited scholarship per county in books, shorthand, telegraphy or pen art to a worthy boy or girl. Merit decides the grant. correspondence should be sent to Wyatt & Martin in Macon, Georgia.
A local column extols Mr. John R. Carmichael for printing and advertising prowess, lauds the Jackson Carriage Factory, and notes community business spirit. Notices announce shop work by L M Masron, sympathy for Mrs Martha Bickers, debt collections by D J Tuax ton, and a Georgia administration citation for Henry Mackey's estate by J Carmichael, Ordinary.
W E Harp appeals to News and Allianceman subscribers in Jackson and Butts county to pay small arrears from 1891 1894 to cover current expenses and repair losses from the October fire. He lists books at Chicago Meat Market near the post office and thanks local supporters. Also advertised is a cheap sale of a Fischer upright piano and furniture by C G Fennel Jackson Ga January 4 1894.
Lootan ZL Ray announces permanent relocation to Jackson and requests continued patronage from Butts, promising prompt attention. Thurston and Thaxton thank patrons for 1893 and seek continued support in 1894 from the same stand. M L Duke & Co advertise a January shipment of fine mares and horses for cash or on time at their Duke & Co stable behind the Dempsey Hotel, urging buyers to inspect stock.
Jackson Mercantile Co president 8 H Morgan writes from Jackson Georgia on January 1 1894 thanking patrons and inviting continued support at the Star Store with courteous regards and signature.
The firm dissolves by mutual consent with W G and R Z Thompson taking over as Thompson Bros. The old firm requests immediate settlement of all debts by the 15th of the month and thanks customers for past patronage. Dated January 1, 1894.
Notice to teachers announces an examination for teachers licenses on Saturday January 1 1894 at the courthouse starting at 8 o'clock. Only one day allowed and applicants must be examined in their own county or where they expect to teach. By order of S D Bradwell S S Commissioner E E Powunn C S C B C
The Georgia legislature enacted several education reforms. It introduced quarterly teacher payments, paid Board of Education members for actual service, and provided courthouse offices for County School Commissioners. It abolished Saturday Institutes and halted pay for teachers attending the Annual Institute. Local system changes and nongeneral local laws were also addressed.
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