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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1894
Page
3
Jackson and nearby towns report visits among Misses Thaxton Jester Harmon and Hancock. Carmichael Co offers fan sale and neckwear. Political talk centers on Whitfield, Cabaniss, and Macon influence while churches plan child-focused services. Local business and medical ads promote Hall's Hair Renewer and Orange Blossom remedy.
A county meeting at the courthouse on Thursday led to selecting delegates for senatorial and congressional conventions. After a mixed color committee failed to place a candidate, Matt McMichael was chosen as representative. The report criticizes white voters and warns against populist negro involvement while noting limited populist strength and turnout.
In a letter to the editor T J Dempsey states strong opposition to establishing a city or county court in Butts County. He argues the county does fine without such courts and that fewer courts benefit the people. He notes he did not support a bill during the last legislature and sees no reason to change.
The 30th Georgia Regiment reunion will be at Tanners Church in Clayton County on Friday July 27 1804. Survivors are urged to attend. A program is planned and a pleasant time is expected. The E T V G road offers a round trip fare with stops at Tanners Church. Tickets go to Moore’s Mill near the meeting site. Comrades gather for one more enjoyable reunion led by T A Ward President and A P Adamson Secretary.
Esquire J. H. Ham to officiate as Blueford Martin of Butts county weds Abbie Wells of the same county on Tuesday July 10 in Jackson. Congratulations are extended to the couple.
It may do as much for you says Mr. Fred Miller of Irving Illinois who suffered kidney trouble back pain and bladder issues for years. He found relief after using Electric Bitters a claim backed by the ad noting instant aid for kidney and liver troubles. Large bottle priced at 50 cents available at R G Bryans drug store with J B Guthrie encouraging customers to visit Jackson for lower prices.
A column of colorful anecdotes lists romantic flirtations at Mrs. Tucker's, hotel misadventures with lighted lamps, and a boastful waltz legend. It mentions Joseph Hoard in Butts, Crawford and Harmon ads, and a July 1 forecast of political chatter. It reports county crops improving, a government store robbery near Flovilla, and a dramatic snake scare resolved by a clerk at his desk.
Agents of the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Railway offer one fare round trip to Toronto Canada on July 16 and 17 for the American Baptist Young Peoples Union meeting. Return valid to Sept 15, 1894. Inquiries to nearest Z V G agent or officials in Selma Memphis Atlanta Knoxville and Knoxville Tennessee. Edited by railway offices across Tennessee Alabama and Georgia.
The Butts County Sunday School Association informs superintendents that 15 minutes are allotted for each school at the August summer session. Schools must submit detailed program plans, songs, recitations, and participant names within 20 days, or risk exclusion from the general programme. The secretary Bronx Z Curry urges a profitable and engaging session.
H. Mays issues a public card urging resolution of the 1893 1894 warehouse sale dispute. He notes W. Mallett acting for G. W. Ray and C. McCandless holds funds and commission while several hundred dollars remain uncalled for, with names like D. D. Swint G. E. Harmon and R. W. Mays in Jackson.
The speaker notes the Sixth district of Georgia, not Macon or Griffin, as the political battleground. Twenty years in Congress is cited as sufficient tenure, while a quip about a horse and a safety bit hints at political maneuvering and satire.
Delegates from Butts Spalding and Fayette meet at Griffin court house on Saturday July 21 1894 at 11 oclock a.m. to nominate a candidate for the 26th Senate District.
In Butts county a new portable picket fence is pitched as a moving, tamper resistant option for plantations. Posts are all that is needed to install, with palings that cannot be removed. Priced at 40 cents per rod, the fence promises cheaper, horse safe, pig and poultry guarding fencing compared with barb wire. Call for details.
A committee of colored residents in Butts county meeting in Jackson petitions the county school board to allow endorsement or co operation in evaluating applicants for colored schools. They cite past moral concerns and seek to share information on applicants to improve teachers and student welfare.
Bright social events fill Jackson as Misses Burr and Roberts host recitals at Morrison House with guests including Dr. Ellis and Mr. Lyons. Dinners, German dances, and receptions at Carmichael and other homes draw many local families, with praise for hospitality and stylish decor.
Veterans of Co. II, 14th and 45th Georgia regiments are asked to meet in Jackson on Wednesday the 25th to arrange the reunion of the two regiments, to be held at Indian Spring early in August. Maddox presides with Thacton’s secretaries.
Real estate listings describe a diverse set of properties including a five room farm house with barn and stable within 112 miles of Jackson, pledged as a good investment. Also offers near Stark in Butts county a five room dwelling on 1.5 acres with trade options, and other ready to move homes with water, fences, and outbuildings, all listed by Harmon & McDonald.
A citywide benefit concert for the Baptist Church is set for Friday July 20 at the Institute. Local talent will perform, urging all residents to attend and ensure the event's success.
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