28 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1898
Page
1
The Globe Store wishes friends and customers a Happy New Year and notes business reopening after Christmas. It promises daily large shipments and readiness to supply dry goods shoes clothing flour meat plows and farm needs with the lowest prices for cash or on time.
The incident occurred near the post office when Col. Frank Curry stabbed Mr. Festus Barnes after a dispute over a claim. Barnes was unarmed but refused to back down and received multiple wounds to the chest, cheek, and arm, bleeding severely and taken to Dr. Starnes. Curry was arrested, bonds set at 500 dollars, and released. the case energizes ongoing tension.
Col J D Boyd of Griffin dies at his Griffin home last Sunday. A wealthy, influential citizen, he aided the town’s upbuilding and held many public positions. Jackson friends send heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
Sheriff Beauchamp conducted an auction of the Planters Supply Co stock valued over 138000 dollars. Bidding was spirited and the lot sold to R H Riley of Union Springs Alabama for 7025 dollars. Riley plans to move the stock to Alabama for resale amid strong public interest.
The death of Mr. McKinley was sudden as he collapsed in his front yard yesterday morning and died within moments. He will be mourned by a grieving wife and children as friends extend sympathy. Funeral arrangements are noted for today.
W. J. Wood & Company announces Mr. W. S. Tennant becomes partner, the firm renamed W. J. Wood & Co. Tennant, a noted shoe expert, invites friends to visit the new establishment and meet him.
Rev W P Lovejoy will preach at the Methodist church in Jackson next Sunday morning and at night. At 7 p m temperance Baptists Presbyterians are invited. Quartery conference is Monday morning. W M Winn notes some people never see brightness due to dyspepsia and fear. James Newland of Carrollton Mo endorses Simmons Liver Regulator for relief from dyspepsia and liver trouble.
J. R. Carmichael advertises fertilizers offering top brands of guanos acids and cotton seed meal.
Under an 1897 act the Georgia Prison Commission invites bids to hire male felony convicts to April 1 1899 or later for up to five years. Bids must cover 50 to 500 convicts, include price, location, term, and terms of supervision, with the state bearing guards and care while hires provide transportation and upkeep.
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