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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1895
Page
3
The retailer states the fall and winter sales were strong despite a weak economy and plans to sell heavy winter goods at reduced prices to cut stock before the spring season. The note emphasizes patronage from Butts and nearby counties and positions the shop as the best and shrewdest buyer in the area.
Clothing dress fabrics and blankets are marked down lower than ever as the store clears stock before spring. No garment or yard of fabric will be carried into the season at two-thirds of its value, aiming to move remaining inventory quickly.
Daily carloads of fresh high grade supplies flood our store in Jackson making our Grocery Department the town’s most popular. Compare our prices and value with others in Middle Georgia and see our pleasure in serving you. We thank patrons for their support and wish a happy new year.
Local news highlights include Rev C Cary’s visit, Buck Garr in town, and social calls. Advertisements push Ayer’s preparations, Carmichael seeds, and land loans with Harmon & McDonald. The city council’s new ordinances tax cider and praises the administration while entertainment and school support at Jackson Institute are featured.
Judge Pound presided last Saturday over a large applicant pool for teaching licenses. Twenty white applicants, mostly young men and women beginning in pedagogy, compete alongside fourteen colored applicants, suggesting a coming surplus of teachers if all are licensed.
The message outlines four choices for local vineyard owners: pay $25 tax to sell within the city limits. move wine outside the incorporated area to avoid tax and have authorities pursue it. keep wine in the cellar for personal use. or give wine away to friends, including to the authorities.
The death of Mrs J H Ham Tuesday night brings sorrow to the community. Her husband Mr Ham and their children are bereaved, and the family is consoled by the belief she rests in her heavenly home.
A Jackson Institute plea urges patrons to start the spring term Monday to avoid harming children’s education. The letter emphasizes timely attendance, discourages delays in general study and music, and invites seeing student art Friday night to witness benefit of prompt effort.
Local ad from W. L. Carmichael promotes choice seed potatoes onion sets and small seed for January 18 1941 purchases. Offers a range of potato varieties and onion plant materials for gardeners and farmers.
A satirical urban column recounts local doings in Jackson including Ray resuming business, rumors of a wealthy man seeking money, regional farm meeting bravado, calls to fix grounds around the county courthouse, a preacher interrupted by youths, a pubic quarrel between lawyers, disputes over a terrapin mindset, complaints about the colored Odd Fellows hall after midnight dances, hogs impounded near a butcher Methodist’s barn, and a rural-urban dispute leading to a loaded gun and attempted hog rescues.
A poetic catalog contrasts impossible changes to claim the Democratic party will die and the country lose value. The verse envisions a cascade of absurd reversals, ending with a bleak political forecast about Georgia and national fortune.
By order of the district executive committee a Democratic primary is ordered for Wednesday at the court house to nominate a man for Justice of the Peace in this district. The message urges turnout to unite against the populists and win the seat.
A public notice urges all potential voters to register if they intend to vote in the upcoming Justice of the Peace election. Registration is required to participate and deadlines may apply.
A fiery political buzz surrounds populists planning a single candidate led by J. P. J. Tornton who shows promise in upcoming days. The group, linked to the Gold Dust stock, claims superior ability in horse shows and bets on persuasive moves to win support.
A correspondent reviews Rev. Ralfe Hunt’s sermon at Rocky Spring C M Church calling him moral and cultured. The Patillo school opens with about 75 students under Prof. H. B. Carmichael who aims to elevate it to the standards of nearby towns.
Thompson Bros. want 500 pounds of butter. Tom Uole, Jackson’s drayman, loses a child with town sympathy. Thompson Bros. sell kerosene at 10 cents a gallon. Collins & Jinks advertise affordable blacksmith and wood work at the Dempsey corner.
An 19th century advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal remedy curing rheumatism catarrh pimples blotches and all diseases from impure blood. It claims thousands of miraculous cures and offers large bottles for $1 via druggists with notices hinting at further details elsewhere.
A 1895 letter from F B Herrman requests prospects for placing loans in Jackson County Georgia in the coming months. It invites local residents seeking funds to meet with him to discuss financing opportunities. The missive bears the signature Frank Z Curry and a postmark New York.
Readers are invited to try Dr. King's New Discovery and New Life Pills at no cost. Send name and address to H. and Bucklen Company in Chicago to receive a sample box and Guide to Health and Household Instructor free, guaranteed to do good with no charge. Available at R G Bryans drug store.
Saw mili men. If you wish to trade some hick ory, poplar or ash lumber for work, the Jackson Buggy Co. can accommodate you. Call and get terms, jan18.2t.
W L Carmichael advertises a large selection of garden seeds for planting with a focus on quantity and variety. The note is concise with a call to visit his shop in the city. The line is a brief classifieds style business offer dated January 18.
Help wanted ad style notice advertises a five room house for rent in Jackson Georgia. Application details list W M Mallet as contact with a January style posting. The item also promotes depositing money at Jackson Banking Co as a security tip and mentions a low or no cost.
Advertises free sample box of Dr King s New Life Pills by sending address to H E Bucklen Co Chicago. Claims trio proves merit for constipation and sick headache. Vouches for vegetable, non deleterious composition that tones stomach and bowels, invigorating system. Regular size 25c per box sold by R G Bryans druggist.
Report of the Jackson Banking Company's condition as of January 15 1895 with charter date December 19 1888 sworn by L D Watson cashier before Joan O'Rear C S C January 23 1895 asserting accuracy and compliance with law noting no violations except possible discounting rates.
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