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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1894
Page
2
A July 12 1894 note from Jackson Georgia announces subscription price at one dollar per year. Local notice highlights affordable rates and tax-supported public access.
The article argues that money's value depends on its quantity in circulation not its material, citing sources that ivory intrinsic value is unproven. It discusses paper money versus gold, government notes as money, and historic gold reserves with figures from 1875 to 1893, ending with a promise of further detail in a future piece.
The Bibb mass meeting adopted resolutions nominating Judge Charles L. Bartlett for Congress. Delegates were instructed to use all honorable means to secure his nomination, praising his loyalty to the party and willingness to set aside self interest for democratic success. Editorial in Macon Telegraph.
The Friends of Charlie Bartlett announce him as a candidate for congress subject to Democratic party action in the 6th Congressional District. Payment in advance required. no announcement will be published without fee.
J A McMichael announces candidacy for Georgia General Assembly as a Democrat from Butts County pending party nomination. T J Dempsey also declares intent to run for re election to the Georgia General Assembly from Butts County with thanks to supporters.
J H Land and I H Maddox announce their candidacies for Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff of Butts County, subject to Democratic party action. They authorize J O Beauchamp as sheriff candidate with J IM Crawford as deputy, for the August 1 primary.
The party declares Homer C Clark as a candidate for the office of tax collector. The nomination is subject to the Democratic Party's action and approval.
The Covington Star reports broad county endorsements for Hon. A. O. Bacon for United States Senate. It praises his ability and fits him to represent Georgia, noting the legislature will elect a senator in November and Bacon is the strongest candidate mentioned.
An 1890s style ad proclaims salve cures for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with piles relief or money back. Sold by R G Bryans at 25 cents a box.
The Butts county paper extols Col. M. W. McKibben and Mr. Leroy Moore as outstanding farmers. It highlights one mile of bottom corn near Jenkinsburg and fifty acres of similar crop, predicting a bale per acre. The piece urges locals to emulate their diligence to bolster Georgia farming and retain production at home.
W W Thaxton appeals to the public for the office of Tax Collector. He outlines poverty with six dependents, rental status, past losses including two wives and three children, years of illness, and rheumatism from Civil War service, seeking voter support.
The notice lists several individuals running for tax receiver in the upcoming Democratic primary on August 1, 1894. T. G. Preston Alex Saunders Jr J. H. Ham F. J. Gilmore S. D. Thurston M. M. Mills Sr W A Mangham are named as candidates with the party’s action and eligibility noted.
Multiple residents announce candidacies for Clerk of the Superior Court of Butts County. Davyip J. Thaxton and Jon O'Reax request Democratic primary support Aug 1894. Bailey Noel notes nominations and asks party confidence for the election.
In Butts County Georgia J F Carmichael Ordinary issues two notices of petitions to sell lands of deceased Bedford H Darden Jr and E C Kinard. He sets hearings for August term 1894 at his Jackson office and urges creditors and heirs to appear with reasons why sale should not be granted.
The court notes the apraisers set apart Prudie L. Plymale widow of B Plymale and her minor child a twelve month allowance within thirty days and filed it. All interested persons are cited to show cause within law why the allowance should not be confirmed. J F Carmiust Ordinary.
F. 8. Etheridge, administrator, reports full administration of Columbus Burford's estate and cites all heirs and creditors to show cause why discharge and letters of dismission should not be granted on the first Monday in September 1894. Date June 1 1894.
The Lawrenceville News endorses Maj. Bacon highlighting his stance on silver on parity with gold. It supports his candidacy, citing Chicago platform alignment and opposition to free silver without parity, praising him as Georgia's best option and noting broad county endorsements.
A set of notices announces candidates for county treasurer of Butts County. T. L. Williams runs for reelection under Democratic party action. A. J. Roberts and Uncle Alex Wilkinson are named as candidates facing the August 1 Democratic primary.
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