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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1898
Page
6
In Cedar Rock Ephor Arcus calls farmers to work for bigger grain and livestock, and to make cotton a surplus crop. The note laments debt and shopping on credit, urges self reliance, and praises local teachers Miss Maude Jinks and Miss Mattie Allison. Pastor Rev J T Wilson led services last weekend at Cedar Rock.
The Stark area in Butts County features two churches and two flourishing mercantile firms Barnes & Sanders and Jones & Wyatt. Dr. Hunt and Dr. Jackson preach to large congregations, a strong school, local professionals like Dr. Harper and Col. Redman, and a thriving cotton trade with farmers self-sufficient in supplies.
Locust Grove locals report Miss Viola Glenn returning from Atlanta and Annie De Foor visiting Morrows Station. Perry Sowell joins Castellon & Colvin after leaving New York Store. The Institute hosts a joint meeting of the Young Ladies Reading Circle and Young Men's Debating Society on Friday January 28 with Prof Charles Lane’s lecture The Analysis of Laughter. Proceeds aid a piano fund. Also notes A H Price goes to Flovilla for bird hunting, and J W Harper visits with registration books. A rabbit hunt at Chase Hall and a kitchen expansion at the dormitory accompany staff changes and new hires for dining services.
In Flovilla 1897 ends with new court house impact and full occupancy of buildings. The school opens well, with many new pupils. Local families visit Locust Grove Jackson and Macon for events. Earnest Willie appears February 2 and a handsome new hotel nears completion under Millen management.
Col O M Duke spent days in Jones and Monroe counties on business. A T Studivant, now in Macon, visited here on Sunday. W J Sutton of Monroe county was in town. Rev O Kelly of Macon preached an eloquent sermon to a large crowd. O R Four serves as a courteous Flovilla rail agent on the Southern. D J Proctor of Forsyth, Southern Phosphate Works traveler, spent Saturday here. G W Holmes has been ill in Macon. Sidney Greer joins Flovilla Drug Company. H M Scott visited Macon to promote a new hotel. Owen D Smith leaves for Arkansas this week. Snap coal offered at 20 cents per hundred.
Mrs. M. A. Lee leads the Cork school as it opens on January 3, with attendance rising despite inclement weather. The teacher is praised for energy and diligence as parents and children show strong interest, while local farmers are advised to consult B. F. Moon about fertilizers before buying.
The notice lists registration opportunities in multiple towns ahead of the March 3 election. Elgin on Feb 3, Iron Spring Feb 4, Dublin Feb 6, Jenkinsburg Feb 7, Towaliga Feb 8, Worthville Feb 9, with books open at Jackson Flovilla and Stark. D Thurston T C
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