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Newspaper

Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1896

Page

8

Leap Year Party Delights Mr Etheridge's Guests

A Monday night leap year party at Mr F S Etheridge's Third Street home drew a crowd of young couples with music, speeches, and a formal dining room reception. The event featured Misses McKie Jones Bowden and others, a lengthy list of couples, and a strict social code guiding gentlemen and escorts throughout the evening.

F. S. Etheridge Third St Morrison House C. O. Beauchamp Birdie Wright Lumpkin Ga W. B. Webb Sarah Bowden Walter Moore Blanche Thompson Carl P. Rose Bessie Land Joe Wright Annie Carmichael Raleigh L. Harper Myrtis Peavy Bob Lyons Mary Duke W. Troy Kelly Lula Browning Chas. Pinckney Nellie Higgins R. L. Thompson

Worthville Notes Preview New Year Social Scene

Worthville residents keep busy with visits and social plans. Miss Sallie Cunlard of Jasper visits Miss Cassie Barnes while Mr. and Mrs. Roberts tour local households. School opens strong at Worthville with rising graduates. New pastors fill Sundays, and local families report health updates as community members seek Sabbath Schools and a new bridge at Mann's Crossing.

Sallie Cunlard Jasper County Cassie Barnes T. Roberts Rellie Lawson Flovilla A. J. Roberts S. T. Roberts Rocky Plains Leila Cawthorn Anna Hendricks Worthville School W.E. Butner James Fincher James Washington Frank Stephens Messrs Fincher Cawthorn South River Mann’s Bridge

Black Jackson voters mock engine of misrule in odd tale

Jonas Cuffy writes from Jackson praising Black political energy while lampooning town politics. He describes a carnival style election metaphor with a wagon wheel allegory and a lighted moon court scene that leads to a $50 fine and 80 days in jail. He praises a new consul promising progress for Black residents and criticizes white officials. He hints at future letters.

Mr. Borror Stewarts John Carmicke Jackson Counsul

Doctor Kings New Discovery Praised by Pastor Wife

Rev J Gunderman of Diamandale Mich reports his wife suffered severe pneumonia after La Grippe with long coughing fits. A friend advised Kings New Discovery, which acted quickly and yielded highly satisfactory results.

J. Gunderman Diamandale Mich Dr. Kings Baptist Church Rivers Junction Pnemonia la Grippe Kings

Man of justice tempered by mercy and goodness

The speaker calls for a leader whose justice is tempered by mercy and whose heart shows love and sympathy for all. Greatness without goodness is empty, like brass or a tinkling cymbal.

Pain Balm Application for Chest Pain Relief

An old remedy notes dampened flannel with Chamberlains Pain Balm applied to the chest and between the shoulders can give prompt relief, especially when the pain stems from a cold and there is danger of pneumonia. Sold by Dr. W L Carmichael, Druggist.

W L. Carmichael

No-To-Bac Cure Promises Strength and No Tobacco Use

Our readers are urged by a book titled Don’t Tobacco Spit or Smoke Your Life Away describing No-To-Bac a harmless tobacco habit cure. It claims to remove nicotine poison boost nerves and manhood with no risk, sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. Free book offer from Sterling Remedy Co. New York or Chicago.

Sterling Remedy Co New York Chicago

Free Household Articles Coupon Offer

A promotional coupon solicits readers to cut out this coupon and mail it with a 2 cent stamp and a referral for a prospective agent. The offer is from New York Trust Combination, located at 538 and 540 East 116th Street, New York.

New York

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