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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1901
Page
8
The ad urges budget-minded shoppers to pay cash for goods and buy from Jackson Cash Store to beat credit houses. It warns against debt, touts lower cash prices, and features a large stock of shoes from Massachusetts manufacturers including children’s school shoes, with hundreds of factory samples offered at bargains.
Miss Mattila McKibben returned from Forsyth where she visited her friend Miss Alma Walker who had been the holiday guest of Miss McKibben.
A reader from Lake City Florida writes about the schooner Geo W Wells loaded with 74 500 crossties for the Boston and Maine Railroad claiming figures in the Argus differ. He states the vessel is 857 feet long with a 54 foot beam and includes a photo for scale. He mentions hunting on the St Johns river with 27 ducks killed.
Youth's Companion announces 1901 volume with stories from West pioneer gatherings Old Settles Day Tales sailors on Great Lakes True Tales from Zoos by famed keepers and trainers plus illustrated previews. Sent free sample copies available. Pep sin ads promote Kodol dyspepsia Cure digestion claims.
A Masonic lodge notes the death of William Morris Mallet at 54 after eight years as a mason. He is praised as generous, charitable, and devoted to public good, with mournful honors paid at Jackson Cemetery and a public notice to his family.
In December 1900 John R. Respess, a longtime deacon of the Baptist church, died peacefully after forty years of service. The church adopts resolutions praising his faith and asking members to follow his example in walking with Jesus, noting his life spoke loudly of devotion.
The notice claims a high death rate among children from croup and lung diseases this season and urges prompt action. It asserts that One Minute Cough Cure provides instant relief and works for grippe and throat and lung ailments in adults as well. The remedy is described as pleasant to take.
W P Nutt applies to the court of Ordinary for letters of administration on William M Mailet's estate. All concerned are cited to appear on the first Monday in February. Signature of J H Ham Ordinary dated January 10, 1901.
The sale will occur at the courthouse door in Jackson on the first Tuesday in February 1901 to satisfy two judgments against John T. Thaxton. One hundred acres in the 613th district G M are described as north by U R Carter east by R Aiken south by Aiken and Hammond and west by former W R Weaver lands. Tenant given notice. sale after legal notices.
Sale to occur on the first Tuesday in February 1901 in Jackson County within legal sale hours. The property is a 60 acre tract in the 612th district G M bounded by Lucy Smith John C Gunn Jonn A Moore and John H Finston. Levied as R F Flynt's property to satisfy a Supreme Court claim from August 1900 in favor of W I Shields. Tenant given written notice. Sheriff Y J M Crawford dated January 11 1901.
Hon. G. M. Davis of Macon, chairing Bibb County Commissioners, states after a careful trial that Lamar's Lemon Laxative lives up to all claims. He offers a confident public endorsement of the remedy.
For sale a nice young mare weighing about 1900 pounds, a good roadster and will work to anything. Call on or address W. M. Taylor.
Notice to members that the annual meeting will be held at the courthouse in Jackson Georgia on Tuesday 15th to elect officers and directors for the ensuing year and handle other business. Full attendance requested. J W Carmichael President.
A sale notice offering oak and pine lumber in purchasable shapes at reasonable prices. Orders left with J R Wright at the Star Store will receive prompt attention. G W Thornton.
For Sale or Rent. Several thousand acres of desirable farm lands to suit one two or three horse farmers. White men urged to settle in our county with good schools roads churches and moderate taxes. Lands from 5 to 10 dollars per acre or rent 800 to 1000 pounds of cotton per one horse farm. Liberal sale terms. Inquire W H Hearn Eatonton Putnam County Georgia. 9-9-2m
James M. Collins administrator for Mary G. Collins estate in Butts County files for discharge. Court of Ordinary to hear show cause at the regular term to begin March 1, 1901. Notices to all persons concerned to appear.
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