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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
1
The Social Swirl notes Miss Nora Nolen visiting Flovilla, various trips to Atlanta and Macon, and numerous visits by Misses and Mrs. locals. Col. Joe Wall of Fitzgerald and other guests frequent the city as shoppers, hosts, and travelers in a busy pattern.
The Jackson Banking Company paid a 100 percent dividend to stockholders on July 1, 190? The bank, organized in 1888 with 25000 capital, has paid dividends annually since 1901 and saved nearly 60000 in surplus. It has distributed 142000 to stockholders over nineteen years and plans a stronger savings department with interest on deposits.
Dr. J. E. Hanna sold his drug business to Mr. C. Whitehurst of Dublin this week with possession to follow stock-taking. Whitehurst is a prominent, experienced Dublin businessman and will be welcomed by Jackson and his family. Dr. Hanna leaves the city but remains a valued, enterprising citizen.
Mrs Lillian B Worley of Montgomery Ala is chosen to teach voice and instrumental music at Highland Home College replacing Miss Willie Lester who resigned. Worley is sister of Congressman Bell Gainesville and comes with strong endorsements. The secretary Gro 8 Clarke notes Worley led the music department for two years with doubling of enrollment and creditable pupil progress, though she seeks more profitable fields elsewhere.
Jackson wins again with a 6 to 4 victory over Atlanta Olympians in a Fourth of July contest. Southpaw Armstead pitched well for the visitors, as did Combs for Jackson. Rain halted the afternoon game after nine innings.
A public notice from Jackson Georgia offers twenty five dollars for anyone who arrests and delivers Hamp Williamson to the Butts County Sheriff. The reward will be deposited at Jackson Banking Company and payable to the sheriff, with a description noting a spare frame, dark hair, dark eyes, and about 140 pounds.
A gentle laxative cough syrup called Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup is marketed to drive the cold from the system while reducing inflammation and irritation. Children reportedly like it and Hanna Drug Co sells it.
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