12 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1901
Page
1
Numerous brief items list residents and visitors across towns including McDonough Griffin Forsyth and Covington. Names such as Lena McCord Lena Callaway Maggie Brooks and Maggie King appear with travels to Atlanta Rome Newnan Griffin Decatur and Cumberland Island.
A personal note invites readers to call 112 to arrange a date with Tom Land. The fragment suggests a matchmaking or contact request about meeting at a residence with friends and family mentioned.
The Jackson Chautauqua wrapped a week of strong programs with a Saturday finale praised as the finest assembly yet. Prize contests in elocution and oratory crowned winners from McDonough Forsyth and Locust Grove, while Hon. F H Richardson drew praise for The New Chivalry lecture.
Mrs. J. R. McCord has been sick this week. J. Morgan Minter of Flovilla is in Sewanee Tenn. Mrs. Levi Ball is ill but improving. Millard Combs of Atlanta spent Sunday with his parents. Raymond Manley visited his sister Mrs Leila Spencer. Mrs. M. R. Bryan of Atlanta visits her niece Mrs J. D. Thornton. Miss Kate Glawson of Gray visits Miss Ouida Beatchamp. Wim Bryans of Henry county calls on THE ARGUS. T. W. McCord and son Hughey return to Rome. Judge M. W. Beck attended Butts County Court. Lieut E J Williams in the Philippines will sail home the 20th. Col A W Lane and family visit Mrs M W McKibben. W F Adams of Barnesville visits brother E L Adams. Miss Myrtice McMichael of Blakeley visits her parents. Miss Berta Webb returns to Monticello. Miss Willie Hasselchus of Griffin visits the Dempsey sisters. Miss Hattie May Finley visits in the country with uncle W O Crawley. Miss Eunice Strickland leaves for Atlanta. Miss Julia P Moore of Devereaux visits again. Corporal Freeman Land returns to Fort McPherson to sail for the Philippines. Hon F H Richardson editor of the Atlanta Journal visits Jackson guests enjoyably.
A collection of short items and observations from Jackson and nearby towns. News notes include praise for Jackson’s growth echoing Atlanta, new dentist Dr F E Spencer opening in the boundary with Wright & Bailey, church renovations, Miss Ruth and Helen Carmichael hosting a lawn party, and commentary on the Jackson Chautauqua’s impact and finances. Commentary from locals includes praise of the city’s push and enterprise and remarks from bankers about the event’s wider value.
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