The Argus Jackson Ga July 26 1894
The Argus published in Jackson Georgia on July 26 1894 at one dollar per annum.
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1894
Page
2
The Argus published in Jackson Georgia on July 26 1894 at one dollar per annum.
The piece argues that the United States holds 2.6 billion in gold and 968 million in stock while foreign debt nears 3,000 million. It blames England for prolonged dependence, cites Henry Clews and Gladstone, and condemns gold monometallism and tariff as drains on national wealth. The author invokes Pinckney and Jefferson to defend greenbacks and calls for monetary independence.
The speaker argues tariffs tax the poor, enrich absentee landlords, and deny crumbs from the rich, calling tariff a central instrument shaping home life and civilization. He urges immediate earnest, thoughtful, patriotic attention to tariff reform.
Delegates from Butts Fayette and Spalding met at the county court house to nominate Hon. Walter C. Beeks of Spalding as the Democratic standard bearer for the 26th Senatorial district. Beeks was unanimously supported after Judge Boynton presented his name, and a committee was named to inform him. Executive committeemen from each county were also chosen before adjournment.
A remedy claim states Electric Ritters provides a permanent cure for all headaches and habitual sick headaches. It also notes relief for habitual constipation by toning the bowels. The ad urges a fair trial with large bottles offered at fifty cents at R G Bryans drugstore.
The article promotes Tennessee resorts with the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Railway as the direct route. It highlights elegant observation coaches between Atlanta and Chattanooga, a through coach to Tate Spring leaving Chattanooga at 7 a.m. and arriving 12 45 p m, sleepers to Washington and New York, the Seashore Express to St Simons and Cumberland Islands, and three daily fast trains between Macon and Atlanta and Rome and Chattanooga. It is signed by J J Farnesworth and B W Wrenn, the district and general passenger agents.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers fever sores tetter and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Priced at 25 cents per box. Sold by R. G. Bryans.
The National Headlight argues against social equality, stating negros prefer separation and will not accept equality. It claims whites should stay in the Democratic party and blacks in the Republican party, reflecting racial tension in political alignment.
The ad proclaims Harp's Market bakes its own bread and cakes every day promising high quality comparable to the best.
A list of candidates for the Tax Receiver office in Butts County circulates. Names include T. G. Preston Alex Saunders Jr J H Ham F J Gilmore S D Thurston M M Mills Sr and W A Mangham all running under Democratic primary rules set for August 1 1894. Notes mention Gilmore a crippled ex confederate soldier and Mills blind but able to write with no pension claims.
Multiple candidates announce for the Butts county clerk race in the Democratic primary of August 1894. B P Bailey cites family needs, David J Touxton appeals to party voters as a veteran, and Joan O Reax seeks nomination without pension or prior political office.
The announcement lists T. L. Williams seeking reelection as county treasurer of Butts county subject to Democratic party action. It also names Uncle Alex Wilkinson and A. J Roberts as candidates for county treasurer under the same party process.
Notices of leave to sell lands of Bedford H. Darden Jr. and B C Kinard in Butts County Georgia filed by administrators 1894. Hearings set by J F Carmichael Ordinary in Jackson on August first and August term with creditors and heirs summoned to appear.
J M Crawford administrator with will annexed petitions the court to discharge him from A M Harkness estate and to receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in August 1894. He cites all heirs and creditors to show cause if any. April 26, 1894. J F Carmiowakt
Appraisers have filed returns for the minor children of Rebecca Harris deceased. The court cites all concerned to show cause why allowance of twelve months support should not be granted on the first Monday in August 1894. J F Carmichael Ordinary.
F S Etheridge administrator of Columbus Burford asks the court to discharge him from administration and receive letters of dismission. He cites full administration and requires all heirs and creditors to show cause by the first Monday in September 1894. June 1 1894. 3m
The friends of Charlie Bartlett announce his candidacy for Congress subject to Democratic party action in the 6th Congressional District. Announcements cost five dollars payable in advance and will not be published until payment is received.
In Butts County local notices, J A McMichael announces his candidacy for representative in the Georgia General Assembly subject to Democratic nomination. T J Dempsey thanks voters for past support and indicates intent for re election under party action.
J H Land and I H Maddox announce for Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff of Butts county subject to Democratic party action. J O Beauchamp supported by J J Crawford as sheriff and deputy candidate for the upcoming primary on August 1. G E Harmon nominated for tax collector and Homer Clark also a tax collector candidate under party action.
W. W. Thaxton, a poor renter with a wife and six children, asks the public to elect him tax collector. He cites landless status, repeated family losses, illness, and old Confederate service as reasons for support. He seeks friends' favors and stresses daily rheumatism from his war service.
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