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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1901
Page
4
The Jackson Chautauqua draws wide public support with full-page notices and praise from visitors. The event fills the auditorium, draws from local churches, and prompts social club gatherings and medal-worthy moments like Marguerite Cantrell’s recitations and bubbling soap prizes.
Poem laments mothers and wives of soldiers who died for the country. It contrasts flowers for fallen soldiers with the grief of loved ones left behind. The piece honors sacrifice and urges spare solace for bereaved families.
The poem laments fallen soldiers and honors their sacrifice. It calls for burying the dead with flowers and garlands, honoring their past deeds, and praying for the patriot dead as they lie far from home. It envisions a final review by a Great Captain at judgment day.
Rain refreshes the area while Cedar Rock showcases a modern poet from the community. Youth attend Fincherville Sunday services, and readers are invited to enjoy a local verse titled Left but not lonely featuring themes of love and heartache.
One first class round trip fare to Birmingham Alabama for National Grand Temple Mosaic Templars of America event from July 30 through August 4 1901. Tickets sold July 28 29 and August 1901 with final limit August 6. Southern Railway announces rates from all points with agents available for details. W H Taylor A G P A Atlanta Ga.
Mrs B J Lunquest and children spent last Friday with her mother near Jenkinsburg. Mrs T E Redman of Stark shopped with ARGUS advertisers. Miss Davie Bryan rests at home after time at Spring with her aunt. Mrs Woodruff of McDonough returned after visiting her daughter. Miss Mary Joe Carmichael of Towaliga visits here. A L Hendrick of Atlanta camps by Worthville to spend time with his parents. Mrs Robt Mayo of Atlanta enjoys a few days here.
Rates for 1 to 100 pounds are listed with price per range. Express money orders are sold to any U S or Canada point and paid promptly at low rates. Jno L Lyons agent in Jackson Ga announces the offer on April 19 1901.
Sun day Schools prepare for a full program with speeches by eminent men recitations music and competitive singing. A dinner on the grounds is planned and attendees are urged to bring baskets. Big crowds expected in Snapping Shoals Ga on July 23 1901.
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