Local notes teem with visits votes and village life
Jackson column chronicles Miss Mary Edwards visiting family of H F Edwards and Miss Marie McMichael visiting Whitesburg Ga. plus updates on neighbors Burr and Loverlace Forsyth at Indian Spring. It covers church meetings led by T P Cleveland D D and local gossip about Lee Smith, Bramblett sisters, and community events at Blue Store and Morrison House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie McMichael
Whitesburg
Messrs
Burr and Loverlace
Forsyth
Indian Spring
Jackson
Morrison
Presbyterian Church
T. P. Cleveland
D. D
Lee Smith
Kate Ford
Reunion of the 30th Georgia Regiment at Tanner Church
The 30th Georgia Regiment Old Comrades plan a reunion at Tanner Church in Clayton County on Friday July 27 1894. Survivors are urged to attend as an organized program and a pleasant time are promised. The E T V G railroad offers a round trip fare with stops at Tanner Church and Moore's Mill near the meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanners Church
Clayton County
Moore's Mill
T. A. Ward
Pres
Orange Blossom Remedy Sold by Carmichael
Advertises Orange Blossom as the common sense female remedy to draw out pain and soreness. Sold by W. L. Carmichael.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Carmichael
Portable Picket Fence Sold in Butts County
There is no more trouble in Butts county about fences. The idea of a picket fence portable can be moved to any part of the plantation. Palings cannot be removed and only posts are needed to set it. It costs 40 cents a rod and is cheaper than barb wire while not harming horses or livestock. Call Crawford & Harmon for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butts County
Crawford & Harmon
Notice of 26th Senatorial District Convention in Griffin
Delegates from Butts Spalding and Fayette meet at the Griffin court house on Saturday July 21 1884 at 11 oclock a.m. to nominate a candidate for the senate from the 26th Senatorial District Pay Favor Chairman Democratic Executive Committee 26th District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Senate
Col. M. M. Mills Wade Hammond
J. G. Colwell
G. B. Taylor
John C. Bell
W. P. Castleberry
W. M. Andrews
George Ridgway
W. C. Crawley
Spalding
Butts, Spalding
Fayette
Court House
Clarification Requested Over Warehouse Allegations
G. E. Harmon states in a letter to the paper that he has no stock in the old Alliance warehouse or the new Alliance warehouse and denies being connected to the matter. He requests correction of his name being mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borrors
Alliance
New Alliance Warehouse
G. E. Harmon
Children’s Day Sermon At Baptist Church Draws Large Crowd
Dr Gardner preached a hopeful sermon to children on Sunday promising lasting impact for unborn generations. Next Sunday he will address parents and invite all to attend. The message was praised as interesting and profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Dr. Gardner
Tennyson
Arcus praised by Hampton postmaster and local ladies
J C Tarpley of Hampton, post master and business man, spoke in support of the Arcus. Mrs M V McKibben and Mrs E E Pound from nearby towns also offered encouragement as the Areas seeks praise for future efforts. Also notes a fence deal at 40 cents per rod. Mentions Pasteur Koch blood contamination theory and Ayer's Sarsaparilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Tarpley
Hampton
Tarply
Arcus
M. V. McKibben
E. E. Pound
Cabinetmaking Offer Cut Prices During Dull Season
J. B. Guthrie announces lower prices for cabinetmaking with a 2.25 dollar per dozen rate and 1.50 dollars per half dozen as a seasonal cut. The notice specifies limited quantities and urges quick orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Guthrie
Doctor Seeks Help for Trip Offer From Life Insurance Man
Dr Killebrew's Company New York Life offers him a trip to New York in August if he can secure a set amount of business by then. The appeal asks subscribers especially those without insurance to assist the doctor, who represents a leading insurance firm as the poor man's company. He will visit between now and then or be seen in town, with many of his friends in Jackson asked to leave names.
Jackson Institute Promotes Patriotic Pride and Local Support
Citizens of Jackson and surrounding country are urged to support the Jackson Institute. The notice highlights accessible high curriculum for children, allow them to graduate in one year, and calls for readiness for the fall term. It urges nonresidents near the school to contribute and to ensure boys and girls receive proper schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Settlement Reunion at Clark Cemetery Will Unite Community
The rural community held a yearly clean up at Clark cemetery led by J. E. Hoard. Families like the Mayos Brownlees Clarks Dodsons Kimbroughs Hoards Prestons joined in decorating graves. A noon feast followed, praised as superb and generous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Hoard
Prince of Good Fellows
Clark Cemetery
Mayos
Brownlees
Clarks
Dodsons
Kimbroughs
Hoards
Prestons
Tiny Brownlee
America
Worthville Revival Sparks Growth at Baptist Church
The Worthville Baptist revival led by Rev. J. G. Kimbell and assisted by Rev. F. T. Kimbell has drawn many to services since last Saturday. The community notes a broad spiritual transformation and anticipates numerous church additions before the meetings end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butts County
Worthville
Zion
Baptist Church
J.G. Kimbell
F. T. Kimbell
God of Peace
Letter to the Public Questions Dempsey on Courts
A reader challenges Hon. T. J. Dempsey over his stance on city versus county courts in Butts County. He is urged to put the issue to voters, proposing a ballot reading county court or no county court and requesting election officials tally the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprroxs Arcus
T. J. Dempsey
Butts County
Air Dempsey
Dempsey
To Toronto Tickets Offered For Baptist Young Peoples Union Meet
Agents of the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Railway offer round trip tickets to Toronto Canada on July 16 and 17 at a very low rate for the meeting. Tickets good for return by September 15 1894. Information from local agents or divisional passenger agents in Selma Memphis Atlanta Knoxville and Knoxville offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railway
Toronto
Canada
American Baptist Young Peoples Union
L. A. Bell
Selma
Ala
C. A. DeSaussure
Memphis
Four Big Successes in Noted Remedies
Four remedies are advertised with proven merit and strong sales: Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with bottle guarantee, Electric Bitters for liver stomach and kidneys, Bucklen's Amica Salve praised as best in the world, and Dr Ling's New Life Pills described as a perfect pill. Each is guaranteed to perform as claimed and sold at R. G. Bryans' Drag Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Bucklen
Dr. Ling
R. G. Bryans
Resignation Rumor at Emory College Denied
Atticus G. Haygoop, president of Emory College trustees, states a paragraph in The Voice is false. He says Prof H A Scamp did not resign Greek chair after eighteen years and that the magazine’s Oxford correspondent is ignorant or untruthful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Voice
Oxford
H.a.scamp
South
Emory College
Scamp
W. A. Candler
W. C.T.U
Scomp
H. A. Scomp
Scampstime
Lundy H. Harris
Candler
Board of
Veterans Reunion for Co 1 14th and 45th Ga Regiments
The veterans of Co. 1 of the 14th and 45th Georgia regiments are asked to meet in Jackson on Wednesday 25th to arrange a reunion at Indian Spring in early August. C. J. Maddox, W. F. Smith, and H. C. Thaxton preside. The CanmicHaet Co. advertises large palmetto fans at one cent each or 10 cents a dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Maddox
Tae CanmicHaet Co
Democratic Platform of 1878 Endorsed in Georgia
The Griffin judge led delegates in Barnesville to adopt a Democratic platform condemning currency contraction and demanding repeal of the resumption act. It calls for flexible silver coinage, replacement of national bank notes with legal tender, limits on debt, and a tariff for revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Speer
Griffin
Barnesville
Congress
United States
Marvelous Results for Dr King s New Discovery
Letter from Riv J Gunderman of Dimondale Mich describes pneumonia treated with Dr Kings New Discovery after LaGrippe. Wife suffered hours of coughing but showed rapid improvement. Trial bottles free at R G Bryans Drug Store with regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riv. J. Gunderman
Dimondale
Mich
Dr. King
Baptist
Rives Junction
LaGripre
The Carmichael Co Looks To Style And Politics
The Milledgeville Chronicle reports R Whitfield is accused of misrepresenting the administration. He argues a candidate should keep the same platform after election as in campaign. If this is treason, Bob Whitfield is a traitor and Georgia stands with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Whitfield
Bob Whitfield
Georgia
Milledgeville
Local Grievances and Visits Fill Jackson News
Voters note Cabaniss and Bartlett losing votes at Griffin while Whitfield gains about forty. Local residents J H Stevens and family visit Stevens Pottery, with several others visiting Mr A J Webb’s family. Methodist services resume at regular hour under Rev W T Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabaniss
Bartlett
Griffin
Whitfield
J. H. Stevens
Stevens’ Pottery
J. A. Timmerson
T.J. Manley
A. J. Webb
Petition for charter in Georgia butts county
Petitioners Fennell Barfield McMichael Mayo seek incorporation as C G Pennell Co for general mercantile business in Jackson with power to hold real estate stocks and securities and to operate statewide. Capital starts at 15000 dollars, may rise to 50000, liability ends on full payment, ten year term with renewal, filed July 16 1894. Local notices follow with social notes and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Said County
C. @. Fennell
M. G. Barfield
D. G. McMichael
J. M. T. Mayo
C. G. Pennell Co
Jackson
C. G. Fennell
J.M.T. Mayo
Joseph Jolly
B.C
Georgia
Butts County
The
G. Fennell Company
Joseph Tolly
Monument and Tomb Stones Ad From Griffin Marble Co
Livingston defeats Candler in front of his office. Clark Howell leads the race for the legislature. The piece argues voters reject gold standard advocates, labeling them back numbers and unfit for office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin Marble Company
Livingston
Candler
Clark Howell
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertisement notice
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores to prevent chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and cures piles with money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by R G Bryans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Bryans
An Old Doctor's Favorite Botanic Blood Balm
Dr L M Gillam practiced medicine over forty years and originated Botanic Blood Balm now used about fifty five years. It is claimed to be the best tonic and blood purifier, curing malignant ulcers sores rheumatism catarrh and all skin and blood diseases. Price per large bottle one dollar. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Gillam
Alleged Plots and Settlements in 1894 Alliance Dispute
A letter condemns H Mays and the Alliance for a proposed June 1 1894 deadline to bar unpaid stockholders and redistribute funds. The author asserts final settlement occurred February 1894 with commissioners McCandless and itself, denounces Mays plan as illegal, and defends rightful disbursement to stockholders amid accusations of misdirection and conspiracy.
Horse Cannot Run Away With Bit At A G Hitchins
A brief note reports that a horse cannot escape with a particular safety bit at A G Hitchins. The line suggests a shop or stable detail about tack equipment and its usage. No further context or events are provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Hitchins
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Blue
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Our
Water Norris
Atlanta
Robert Whitfield
Thompson Bros
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Bob
Charlie Smith
Sixth
Charles L. Bartlett
Butts
Gunn & Potts
Alice
Florence Bramblett
Jim Carmichael
Democratic Party
McMichael
Tom Watson
Hines
Scott
Lee
Smith
W. H. Merritt
Luella
Henry County
Buckingham
Lon
Viola
Methodist Church
W. T. Bell
Leila McGahey
County Line
Asa Smith
Tomie Smith
F. S. Etheridge
East
Boston
Niagara Falls
Ayers
Nellie
Annie Lee Cason
Toomsborough
Judge Bartlett
Rome Hustler
Prof. Walker
Ella Harden
Matha Eakes
Pasteur and Koch
J. C. Ayer
Lowell, Mass
Ayer
Jackson Institute
Settlement Reunion
Atlanta, Ga
Benscoter
Knoxville
Tenn
B. W. Wrenn
Zenn
Atticus G. Haygoop
W. F. Smith, i H. C. Thaxton
Carmichael Co
Edna Madden
Concord Ga
C. R. Gresham
Oak Street
Cora Reevesa
A. L. McCord
Cabiness
Champion
Ealonton
Respass
Flora
Viola Glenn
Glenn
Mack Barfield
Wilmington North Carolina
Mary J. Cooper
F. S. Ethridge
Third Street
Perry Ga
Daisy Davis
Carrie Hitchins
Crawford
Allice Leverette
Macon
Myrtle Pound
Charlie Smiths
Indian Springs
J. H. Carmichael
J. E. Weaver
Jackson, Ga
H. Mays
Mr. Mays
S.C. McCandless
G. W. Ray
8. C. McCandless
McCandless
Vacinity
Maye
Mr. McCandless
the Baptist Church
the Institute
J.B. Guthrie
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