Local Happenings in Jackson and Surrounding Area
Jackson and nearby towns see a flurry of activity with court in Greiffin, travelers passing through, and many residents visiting relatives. Notables include Judge Marcus W. Beck in Greiffin, and Col. J. D. Watkins on legal business in Central City. The community discusses weather impact, mule trade, shin dig events, and upcoming Shakespeare club plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
J. D. Watkins
Central City
E. W. Rose
Barnesville
A. A. Rose
Lost cloak on train near Jackson
Found on a train last Monday night a black lady's cloak, worn but good material. The owner, believed to have alighted at Jackson, can claim it by describing the cloak and paying for this notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Remains of Mr McDonald Interred After Illness
The remains of Mr. M. C. McDonald of Atlanta were brought down this morning and laid to rest in the cemetery. He was the father of Mr. Jno G. McDonald and Mrs. W. E. Harp, long a Presbyterian, loyal to the church, and respected for his sterling business conduct. He leaves a wife and four children, all married except one. The burial service was held at the Methodist church led by Rev. Mr. Pharr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Webb
Atlanta
Webb
Stevens Pottery
Martha Green
M. C. McDonald
McDonald
Jno. G. McDonald
W. E. Harp
Our City
Presbyterian Church
Wfe
Methodist
Mr. Pharr
Intermediate Court Urged to Cut City Costs
An analysis of treasurer Williams' report argues for an intermediate court to reduce costs, noting 3000 plus in court expenses and jail fees over the past year. It discusses city or county court options, salary must attract a capable judge, and cites a grand jury recommendation to reestablish the court as a necessary institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Fes
Supreme Court
Grand Jury
Best lot of mules offered for sale in Jackson
The best lot of mules ever offered for sale in Jackson are now to be seen at Thornton's stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Thornton
Sale of 100 Tons Fertilizer At Oil Mill
Will be sold before the courthouse door in Jackson on the first Tuesday in February to the highest bidder 100 tons fertilizer made from cotton seed hulls meal ashes acid phosphate and other waste material around the oil mill. Cash terms Meade Hendrick Pres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Meade Hendrick
Georgia
Butts County
G. M. Seld
Cornelious McClure
J. H. Holifield
Stephen Jones
County Court
R.G. Bryans
T. J. Holifield
Y. A. Wright Plif
J.0. Beauchamp
Marvelous relief from pneumonia says Rev Gun derman letter
A Dimondale Michigan pastor reports his wife suffered severe pneumonia and coughing through la grippe. He praises Dr King's New Discovery for rapid relief and recommends it, noting trial bottles are free and regular sizes cost 50 cents and 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gunderman
Dimondale
Mich
Dr. King
Baptist
Rivers Junction
Lagrippe
Plot to seize John Sherman in Cuba exposed
William E. Curtis recounts Maceo’s plot to capture John Sherman during a Cuba tour. The plan aimed to abduct Sherman, hold him for ransom, and force the U S government to pay. Authors warn of a possible calamity if the plan had succeeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Curtis
Maceo
John Sherman
Cuba
United States
Cubas
Ohio
Georgia Southern & Florida Ry Seeks Name for New Tampa Line
The Georgia Southern and Florida Railway offers ten dollars in gold for the most fitting name for its new daily Macon to Tampa Pullman route. The line, linking Georgia Southern & Florida to Jasper and Plant system to Tampa, passes the Suwannee River by day. Entrants must send the clipping with paper name and date, plus the name and address of voters, to G A MacDonald in Macon, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Southern
Florida Ry
Macon
Tampa
Georgia Southern & Florida
Jasper
Plant System
Jacksonville
G. A. Macdonald
Suwanee
Florida
G.A. MacDonald
Au. P.A
G.S
F. Ry
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for skin sores
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles with a money refund guarantee and lists price per box with druggists selling the product. Include a subscription pitch for The Arcus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druegist
Catalogue of fruits for Georgia four regions guide to farmers
Condensed from the State Horticultural Society report the catalogue lists best fruit varieties by region for Georgia with sections on apples and peaches. It defines seasonal maturity use and regional suitability and includes abbreviations and explanatory notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Horticultural Society
Georgia
Baker, Berrien, Brooks, Charlton
Clinch
Colquitt, Early, Echols, Lowndes
Miller Mitchell
Pierce, Thomas and
Ware
Chatham
Bryan, Liberty
McIntosh
Glynn
Camden
Notice to creditors of F. T. Ridgeway estate
All persons having claims against estate of F. T. Ridgeway late of Butts county are notified to render in their claims per law and all debtors must settle immediately. This 17th day of January 1896. Geo. R. Ridgeway administrator of F. T. Ridgeway, deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Soids
W.D. Curry Haying
James M. Barnes
Dan
Jas F. Carmichel
State OF Georgia
ButtTs County
M. E. Lynch
George
Burts County
R. D. Greer
J. F. Greer
J.F. Carmichael
Butts County
J. B. Rich
Jackson Rich
Rich
J. F. Carmichael
F.T. Ridgeway
Geo. R. Ridgeway
M’r
F. T. Ridgeway
Montgomery Ward Advertisement from Chicago Storefront
Montgomery Ward and Co located at 111 to 116 Michigan Avenue in Chicago appears in a historical display. The snippet notes the famous department store's address but provides no additional event or pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward & CO
Michigan Ave
Chicago
It Will Do For You Appetite Sleep And Strength
An advertisement promises health benefits including appetite, restful sleep, improved digestion, renewed nervous energy, kidney balance, and blood purification. It offers a free 48 page book mailed to readers seeking health improvements.
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U.S
Indge
Wiley Lynch
Fiovilla
Marcus W. Beck
Greiffin
Clyde Streeter
Jenkinsvace
Prof
Zeb Spear
Worthville
John G. McDonald
Gate City
Geo. Harvey
Wesley G. Thompson
3. Z. Holmes
Yesteray
D. Heard
United
Estelle Harden
Waycross
Col. Y. A. Wright
R. G. Bryans
Fin
W. P. Nutt
Jenkinsburg
Locust Grove
J. A. Timmerman
Louise
Newnan, Ga
City
Lee C. Manley
Griffin
Mrs
A. J. Webb
Jas. F. Carmichael
Newt Giles
Hull
Eloise Pound
Cross Roads
Chas. Beauchamp
Cedar Rock
Lucy Minter
Flovilla
Abbie Webb
John H. Stevens
Mr. Moncrief
Mercer University
Baptist Church
Cleveland
J. B. Guthrie
McDonough
J. B. Moore
Newton County
Abel Cohen
Madison, Ga
Estelle Cohen
New York
Ignace Jan Paderewski
Pad
Elam Dempsey
the Argus
N. J. Harmon
W. F. Combs
Mr. Combs
Great Southern
C. W. Durden
The
Jackson, Ga
Cloak
Mr.m. C. McDonald Read
Bucklen
Catalogue OF Fruits
Freestone
F. Carmichael
Pssis
Fen Davis
Strakhan
LW Buncombe
Black Warrior
Iine Pro- Carter
Carolina
Cullasaga
Chattahoochee
Etowah
Farrar
Julian S Ccolo
Kentucky
Anguamitchell
Oultrie
Apple
Rhode
Kremmaras
Alexander
Amelia
Austin
Columbia
Crawford
Stan
Eaton
Elberta
Fleita
John
Globe
Hale
Heath
Louise Monnotaio
River
River's
Samuel Pitcher
Castoria
G. C. Oscron
Lowell, Mass
J. F. Kincheloe
Conway, Ark
H. A. Archer, M. D
Kr So
Oxford St
Brooklyn, N. Y
Children’s Department
United Hospital and Dispensary
Boston, Mass
Allen C. Smith
Pres
the Centaur Company
Murray Street
New York City
Anna Gage
U. S
Columbus, Kan
Bradfield Regulator CO
Imemmntatt
N. J. Harmon, Ageenv
Jackson, Georgia
Fea
Krum
Walnut Street
Cincinnati
Atlanta Chemical Co
Atlanta, Ga
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