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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1897
Page
3
Local page highlights include bargains at the Globe Store and trimmed hats sale, ice delivery by Beauchamp Crawford and J M Goggans, and remarks on Judge Hammond visiting Elgin. Mentions of irrigation plans by Dr R G Bryans, Allen Co pancake goods, jewelry from Anes the Jeweler, and Y M C A job for Threat Moore.
Mr Eugene Eider and Miss Bessie Hales visited Jackson last Tuesday. Miss Hales, staying at the Calumet Indian Spring, is a Tennille beauty. Beauchamp Crawford report a car load of Ice at J M Goggins. Prof J Charles Woodward elected Newnan public schools superintendent. Ice sold by Beauchamy Crawford at Goggans for one cent per pound. Ghu Leguin attends district meeting as New Hope church delegate.
The column recalls Castoria as a family remedy across generations and notes Dr. Mays and family traveling to Nashville for the Centennial. It reports attendance at a populist meeting on July 4 and praises school support as a civic priority. Other items mention Asbury and Maddox visiting, Sunday sales, Beauchamp Crawford, a fireman injured at a display, Bahama Pineapples, and Boatright’s fireworks plans.
Mr J W Outhouse, who moved from Iowa two years ago, urges a cheese factory in the county with an estimated cost of five hundred dollars. He notes cheese is made in warm weather and one pound of butter yields two pounds of cheese, promising a milk demand and dairy credit for farmers. A local creamery or separator could follow, boosting dairy profits and local credit.
Mrs W J Pate of Atlanta spent last Sunday in the city visiting her husband housed at the Morrison Hotel for the day.
Mrs. E. G. Gregory of Frederickstown praises Chamberlains remedies for her grandchilds stomach illness and mentions local druggists. Notices include residents traveling, social visits by Griffins Misses, and plan for Newton county to hold a legislature election on August 17.
W A Harris took a well earned rest this week as district proceedings were brightened by a strong sermon from Dr Candler urging denominational education.
A large crowd watched a test of a chemical fire engine at the ball ground last Tuesday. The house built of dry pine with wheat straw and rosin was burned quickly despite efforts by citizens and councilmen. The machine failed to save the structure, and exhibitors plan another test next week, while critics call the test unfair.
Judge James A. Bledsoe of Butts county, visiting Washington, narrowly escaped death after being struck by a streetcar on Pennsylvania Avenue. He suffered a dislocated wrist, shattered hand bones, 27 bruises and 19 skin abrasions, then was treated at an emergency hospital. He hopes for damages with Col. Wright assisting his case against the Metropolitan Electric Railway Co.
The council has bought an excellent hook and ladder outfit for the fire department. It includes hook and ladder wagon, ladder truck, ladders, rubber buckets, brass lanterns, rope, hook, chain, pick, axes, eight hand fire extinguishers, bell, and more. It is a perfect outfit for immediate use.
Social notes from Flovilla and Indian Spring report visiting relatives and local happenings. Mary Turner returns to McDonough from Miss Zada Dozier, Miss Mellie Smith named assistant teacher, Calumet hosts a mock marriage with Clarence Holmes of Tennille and Mrs Holmes as bride, officiated by Dr. Walker of Macon. Eugene Elder performs “Shorten Bread.”
Globe Store promotes a Bargain Counter Sale on Mondays featuring discounted items. Shoppers are invited to visit the store for weekly markdowns and special offers.
J C and Sam Bostwick of Peeksville were in the city Monday. Hanes the Jeweler advertises Spectacles and reliable goods at low prices. Mrs Parry Lee departs this afternoon for Zebulon to visit friends for about a week. The town of Jackson finance committee handed in the quarterly clerk treasurer report. it will appear next week. Dr W L Garmichael returned from the Nashville Centennial and visited a sister in Alabama unseen for about thirty years, a meeting described as delightful with best wishes.
The Globe Store announces a special bargain for each purchaser at the Monday Bargain Counter. Limited time deal highlighted by store promotions and shopper savings.
J. W. Harper of McDonough was in the city yesterday. The report highlights a rise in early supporter activity tied to DeWitt's Reagan boon as the campaign gains momentum.
Clip announces trimmed hats starting at 25 cents at the Globe Store encouraging readers to prepare for accidents or illness with Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic and to purchase now rather than risk being unprepared.
In Jackson Georgia merchants promote Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic for wounds and colic with testimonials and price points. N J Harmon offers real estate services promising discreet sales and buyer leads. Allen & Co advertise groceries and fruit stock while De Witt's Little Early Risers claim relief for constipation and liver troubles.
Fresh Dove Hams direct from the packing house to Allen and Co. They don’t make much fuss about it. De Witt’s Little Early Risers are famous small pills for constipation biliousness and all stomach and liver troubles. They never gripe.
Advertisement notes painting services for interior and ornamental work with claim of profit, inviting contact for business. Includes a second line promoting De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve by Dr W L Carmichael Co as a remedy for piles skin conditions and wounds.
Colonel L W Reeves, Nashville and Virginia educated principal, leads Flo villa High School with Miss Mellie Smith, noted for examination records, and Miss Bozier, famed musician. Trustees and local residents endorse the plan, predicting success for a high quality school under Reeves’s scholarly and managerial leadership.
Claiming to quit tobacco easily and permanently No-To-Bac is advertised as a wonder-worker that makes weak men strong. The ad cites over 400000 cured with weight gain possible and offers 50c or 31.00 prices with a free booklet and sample mailed. Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York.
Advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price. It also mentions Dr Tichener's Antiseptic for nail injuries and quick relief to prevent suffering.
Prof W F Grace, aided by Jackson's talent, presents an entertainment at the college on Friday July 9 featuring music tableaux the lilliputian wedding and the Sweet Family a comedy. Proceeds aid a deserving blind man and admission is 25 cents for adults 15 cents for children.
Mrs Charles Heard nee Gilmore, living near the line of Butts and Monroe, died suddenly last Saturday evening after preparing supper. She fell over while buttering a biscuit and died a few hours later. She leaves a husband, five children, and was buried from Paran Baptist Church with Rev. Sharp officiating.
The Globe Store announces a notable reduction in millinery goods. Bargains highlight hats and related accessories, drawing shoppers eager for discounted fashion items and seasonal selections.
Public health advisory warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury as harmful to smell and the body. Recommends Hall's Catarrh Cure from B. J. Cheney Co. Toledo, made by F. J. Cheney Co. Internal use only. testimonials offered. Sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills praised.
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