21 Jan 1898
Page 5
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1898
Page
5
Local items from Jackson Georgia list visitors and residents with dates, including Mrs. B B Brown of Griffin, Miss Robinson of Greenville, and Miss Estelle Carmichael of Washington. Mentions Allen Co grocers restock, Jake visits Atlanta, and upcoming court and elections.
In a Monday hearing Mayor Maddox berates a group of African American defendants saying they crowd courts with fines and argue for stricter action. He promises to impose heavier penalties and crack down on Saturday night and Sunday brawls within city limits.
The receiver application in the Planters Supply Co. case, previously postponed, is rescheduled for tomorrow morning before Judge Beck. Many parties and substantial property are involved, forecasting a hearing of unusual importance and likely sharp contests.
Mr W M Mallet of Butts county reports sowing about three hundred bushels of seed oats and a large wheat crop. His expansive grain venture highlights the scale of his farming efforts and may inspire other growers to adopt similar practices on a smaller scale.
Miss Allie Kinard and Mr Walter Thaxton married in this town. Kinard, a former Jackson Institute student and sister of H. B Kinard and Mrs J R Carmichael, is well known locally. Thaxton, who has worked in town, is brother of Reese Thaxton. The Argus offers congratulations.
The Argus announces its new correspondents as valued community leaders. The paper promises a warm reception and a ready latch string for their visits to town, underscoring their role in making this the leading county paper.
Mr. W. I. Wagner, proprietor of Dirge Deil Nurseries, plans to move to the city and focus on growing flowers to better serve customers. The notice from Toledo discusses a business matter involving Hall's Catarrh Cure with a promise of one hundred dollars for unrecoverable cases and relates testimonials and product details.
A concise motto from Allen & Co proclaims Strictly First Class as their standard for good goods, signaling a commitment to high quality merchandise and customer satisfaction.
The marriage of Mr. Robert Thompson to Miss Pearl McMichael at the Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon last was a delightful and brilliant affair. We wish the bridegroom and his charming bride a long life of happiness. Pulverized sugar, at Allen & Co's.
Miss M. Alston Mosely of Virginia selected for vacant music faculty post at Jackson Institute. She will arrive about the 26th to lead the music class and organize elocution. Mosely is a Virginia graduate from top institutions with ten years of successful experience.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the M I Church hosts a missionary tea at Mrs J B Settle's home Friday January 21 from 3 to 6 pm. The piece extols conversion stories in Mexico and Burma, noting women walking miles for meetings and burmese converts paying church debt in Mandalay.
Arbuckle's coffee offered at low prices in Jackson with Allen and Co as the retailer. The short notice highlights affordability compared to others in town.
The city council met Tuesday night and elected E C Robison as Tax Receiver and Collector. W S Collins was chosen Chief Marshal, Lawrence Crawford Deputy Marshal, and Parry Lee Clerk and Treasurer.
Jim Ball, who faced a preliminary trial before Judge Robison for the killing of Stobe Greer, was released due to lack of witnesses and evidence beyond the defendant's statement.
A local ad urges readers to contact B F Moon for fertilizers that have been tried and found satisfactory, highlighting trusted products and a personal recommendation from Moon.
An advertisement touts Shaker Digestive Cordial as a solution for indigestion and a stomach full of undigested food. The copy claims immediate stop to fermentation and decay, conversion of remaining food into nourishment, stomach strengthening, and overall health benefits. It lists price from 10 cents to 1.00 a bottle.
Call on J R Carmichael for guanos acids and cotton seed meal. He carries the best and most popular brands for farmers.
In a terse response, Terrell disputed the remark attributed to him while critics pressed for clarity. Witnesses offered differing accounts as the exchange grew heated during the confrontation.
Dr Hartman asserts Peruna cures catarrh wherever located affecting head throat lungs stomach liver kidneys bowels and pelvic organs. He cites doctors lawyers preachers and all social ranks and invites readers to send for a free illustrated testimonial book from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company, Columbus Ohio.
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