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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
1
Untiring effort by Mr. J. C. Merideth advances a new city enterprise soon to open. The venture combines a gunnery ice factory and coal yard, located east of the Oil Mill on the Hendrick property, with material being placed on site.
With Mr. Merideth, Mr. J. Matti McMichael and Mr. T. J. Giles, a $5 000 capital stock is fully subscribed. Application for charter is published in this issue. These enterprises are what makes towns grow and citizens should give encouragement to those pushing it.
A gold stick pin with an engraved knot and small diamond setting is lost between Jackson and McCord’s Mill Pond. A reward is offered for its return to Linton B. Hopkins.
Mrs. Nally of Dallas visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. 8S. M. Pope enjoyed a Spend-the-Day Party with an elegant dinner by Mrs. Pope and luscious fruit. Guests included Mrs. S. P. Nichols Mrs. Ralph McCord Miss Lucy Goodman and Miss Clara Nolen.
Jackson Lumber Company promotes its services inviting businesses to plan ahead and discuss projects. The message emphasizes early engagement to ensure materials and scheduling align with construction timelines.
Miss Virite and Ina Belle Moore hosted a large party at their West Avenue home from eight to eleven. The interior and porches were decorated with seasonal plants and flowers. Guests enjoyed games plus cake and cream, while fruit and melons were served on the lawn.
We had two physicians who gave up on our four year old son until we used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It cured him and we believe it saved his life. Give it with castor oil as directed for a certain cure. For sale by Tamerson Drug Co. Carbon Hill Ala.
The gladsome voice of little Herbert Bryant is stilled after illness and surgery. He was taken ill with appendicitis and transferred to Atlanta for care but died Tuesday night. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church with Dr Van Deventer conducting, leaving the family in deepest sorrow.
An advertisement promotes Kodol as a stomach aid that digests all food types and provides relief for stomach disorders. It urges daily use for a short period and notes Hanna Drug Co. as the seller.
Pleasant little pills that are easy to take are sold by Hanna Drag Company as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. The ad promotes a simple remedy in small tablets intended for regular use.
Local notes report seventy five tickets sold for a coast excursion with forty nine bought to Jacksonville Florida. Rev Bradley to preach at Presbyterian church next Sunday morning and evening. A large turnout from city and county joined trips to Brunswick Cumberland Island St Simons Peblo Beach and other points. New enterprises and crops update abound.
The Treasury Department certifies The Jackson National Bank in Jackson Georgia is authorized to commence banking under the Revised Statutes. Deputy Comptroller JT P Kane signs the official certification dated July 8 1908.
From Round Oak in Jones County a negro man, name unknown, was killed Saturday night after attacking F. White, who suffered severe facial wounds but remains not in danger. White’s account says the aggressor was slain after three gunshots. no arrests yet.
In Columbus Georgia the burial alive stunt at a tent show features a man named Jackson placed in a coffin with a glass head piece. Air is supplied via a tunnel system as the hypnotist guarantees a week of sleep. His wife receives $100 payment to ease worry during the underground nap.
The Board of Education of Butts County orders an election for one Public School Trustee in five districts Nos 8 4 5 11 and 15 on Saturday July 25 1908. An additional trustee seat in No 4 to fill J L Barnes unexpired term. Polls 8 am to 8 pm at district schoolhouses except No 11 at the 609th Dist Court House. Maddox secretary July 7 1908.
Building material of all kinds and plenty of it. Special prices on shingles and lime this month.
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