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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1900
Page
2
Sheriff J M Grawford certifies The Tackson Argus as official county organ for Butts County in January 1900. The notice records the appointment by the sheriff and the formal designation of the paper as the official organ.
Andrew Carnegie spoke to the Fifth Avenue Baptist church Bible class in New York on stepping stones to business success. He urged poverty as a starting point, stressed honesty, moral conduct, sobriety, and loyalty to employers, and warned against gambling and ostentatious wealth while detailing traits of a well rounded, principled entrepreneur.
In a public address Carnegie declares killing only in self defense and urges self respect and loyalty to others. John D. Rockefeller introduces him. Carnegie later clarifies his remark about the word submerged meaning lazy and inert, noting the need for personal effort to climb.
Lieutenant Henry M. Fletcher, of the Barnesville Blues, is a candidate for major of the Second regiment Georgia state troops. The Thomaston correspondent notes expected widespread support from officers and men in Barnesville Forsyth Thomaston and Griffin with Barnesville likely to host the battalion headquarters if elected.
Miss Eva Lasnett and Prof. Johnson organize a Jackson association to provide the latest books to residents at minimal cost. Members pay $1 joining fee and 25 cents quarterly. 100 members unlock 100 new titles. With $2 yearly dues a family gains access to standard literature, all funds used to buy books.
The Tuesday meeting of the city council elected Dr. O. H. Cantrell as clerk and treasurer for the year. The street committee was instructed to widen Benton street crossing at the depot and install a lamp there. A police call bell was ordered for police HQ to speed officer calls, and a fire alarm system was perfected and activated.
At Pepperton this week Mr J Leroy wed Miss Ida Gray in a ceremony conducted by Rev S B Ledbetter. The couple was united in marriage in a simple local service.
At the Presbyterian church Dr. W. Humphreys preached with four additions by letter and strong services. The Methodist church featured Rev. S B Ledbetter with two sermons and two new members by letter. The Baptist church had Dr. Nelson delivering two good sermons and two new members, one by letter and one by profession of faith. The Sabbath school was described as splendid.
District road overseers collect the commutation tax starting Tuesday. ArGus learns few defaulters are expected. Overseers report to county commissioners for further directions on work.
Dick Fincher died in Florida last Sunday from meningitis. A native of this county he was well known here and his relatives are described as splendid. He married a few years ago and disappeared from the area last year. the family received the death notice this week in Jackson.
Wright, Carter & Co have leased the lot in front of their business and will convert it into a well fenced wagonyard. Farmers may hitch their stock free of charge when visiting town, providing a secure, convenient facility long needed in Jackson.
The B Y P U shows strong growth with a thriving Junior division led by Miss Lucy Goodman and a Senior group advancing through the Bible Readers Course led by Mr Fr S Etheridge. The Bible study is thorough and well taught, and the union undertakes profitable work under steady guidance.
Mr Pitts Newton sowed five bushels of wheat last year and threshed 122 bushels. He sold 40 bushels as seed wheat at one dollar per bushel and sold flour at five dollars per barrel, besides using his own home.
A readable fragment reports Mubian Tea advertised as a remedy for dyspepsia and digestive issues. The text mentions planters and regulation, with scattered references to a Vive Prive and 25 ott figures.
City authorities place a bell at police headquarters so citizens can ring for an officer when none is seen on streets. The system promises improved service but imposes a heavy fine for ringing falsely. A phone message to No. 86 will receive prompt attention and a rope outside makes ringing easy.
The state pension commissioner urges delays for the widows and invalid lists until February 15 and March 15 respectively. He criticizes county ordinaries for sloppy work and urges clearer information to pensioners, noting constant inquiries about payment dates. Ordinary Jas. F. Carmichael reports on Green B. Willard and requests a proper claim for him.
J A Plunket & Co began constructing a four story flour mill on Lyons Street near the Plunket residence at the depot. The foundation will be rock and the rest brick. The project aims to aid local farmers who have shifted to wheat cultivation and expand the city’s industries and employment.
Two day court at Waltham this week. Miss Rosa and Miss Billa Johnson returned from visiting Mrs. J. M. Thaxton. Westham youth still sings of not getting a letter from down the road. Sandy Plains boasts a strong school with fifty eight daily pupils and growing. Rev. W. O. Sharp led Liberty Church services with energetic pastorate beginnings. Young folks enjoyed a singing at T. J. Ridgaway’s. Thaxton made a business trip to Hampton. Mrs. Mary Lane and Dora Wolfe visited Mrs. Thaxton. Mrs. W. W. Weaver improves after illness. All residents are busy hustling as sun shines.
Sheriff Milner of Pike receives a letter from G D Cowart of Don aldsonville reporting that Tom Langford and George Eubanks escaped while serving sentences in the gang. A $25 reward is offered for each. Langford had fourteen months for concealed weapons and robbery. Eubanks twelve months for wife beating. Both are noted characters and to be apprehended if they return.
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