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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1901
Page
5
The excerpt blends a martial charge to cavalry with local notices from The Argus era. It mentions Thomas Tracy Bouve in McClure's Magazine and a wave of community items: Gunn & Co. groceries in Georgia, road tax discussions, and local visitors. Residents include Mr. W. I. Shields, James Duke of Stark, and Mattty McKibben.
The town has seen a surge of incidents including a mobbing arrest two weeks ago, a $20,000 fire, and a prominent merchant J. E. Thompson jailed on arson charges alleged to involve the recent fire. William Pope of Worthville visits the Argus and renews his subscription while Uncle Jesse Fears of Hampton dies at 96.
Rey T. J. Bledsoe testifies a small negro boy on his land killed forty blackbirds with a muzzle loading shotgun in a single shot last week, as reported by Weekly.
The Jackson city council chose L. M. Crawford as police chief and W. B. McMichael as assistant chief. They pledge to crack down on clandestine crime and raise the force to its highest efficiency with public support for a clean administration.
Spalding funeral court set for a week from tomorrow with the prohibition contest taken up on the second day at Judge Reagan request. Judge Reagan aims to dispose of it quickly. If upheld the supreme court decision will become the superior court judgement and the county will be declared wet. Ordinary Drewry steps back after fulfilling his duty and is glad to be through with the contentious matter.
Miss Edna Madden and Mr J L Gardner wed Thursday at eight at the Concord Baptist church. The ceremony was performed by Dr Ragsdale of Macon and drew a large social attendance before the couple departed for Locust Grove as their future home.
Miss Ida May Kimbell departed last Friday to spend time with friends in Jackson.
The piece notes strong indication that Hon. Joe Hall of Macon may run for governor but suggests persistent filibustering votes could block him. The weekly column frames the speculation as cautious opinion and hints at political maneuvering without confirming a candidacy.
Dr. Wilson Smith and Miss Hattie O Rear wed last Tuesday at Mr J B Guthries residence in Jackson. The ceremony surprised friends as Smith prepares to relocate to Louisiana, with his bride to follow once permanent plans are made. Prominent families and many friends extend best wishes.
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