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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1894
Page
3
In Jackson and surrounding areas the week brings social visits, travel notes, and campaign chatter. Local figures like Charles Bartlett and W. H. Higgins stir interest as 32 candidates vie for nine offices with recent speeches and planned rallies ahead of August 1 voting.
The 30th Georgia Regiment holds its annual reunion at Tanner's Church in Clayton County on Friday July 27 1894. Survivors are urged to attend as an engaging program and a good time are anticipated. The E T V G road offers a round trip rate of one fare with stops at Tanner's Church and Moore's Mill nearby. Tickets available for Moore's Mill. Comrades urged to attend.
The notice touts a movable picket fence system priced at 40 cents a rod. It claims ease of placement with posts only, no moving palings, and notes it outperforms barb wire by not injuring horses or cattle while also fencing pigs and chickens. Sold by Crawford & Harmon.
Miss Myrtle Pound originated a grand concert to raise funds for a new elevated stage at the Baptist church. The event aims to improve visibility for the singers and speakers, enhancing sound and understanding for the congregation and fostering a locally talented choir.
Photog Guthrie proves weather no barrier to quality imagery. Try him once and be convinced as he delivers clear shots even in rain.
A column includes an Observer signed note on the town’s sanitary condition and typhoid risk from dirty back yards alleys and out houses. It calls for organizing a Jackson board of health with a courageous physician chair and immediate action to abate the nuisance by citizens and city leaders to ensure a clean appearance.
Agents of the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Railway offer round trip tickets to Toronto Canada on July 16 and 17 at one fare. Tickets valid for return to September 15 1894. Inquiries to local agents or L A Bell Selma Alabama C A DeSaussure Memphis J J Farnsworth Atlanta Ca Benscoter Knoxville B W Wrenn Knoxville Tennessee.
Miss Nellie Higgins entertained a small group at Mrs. S. O. Ham’s Covington street residence on Tuesday evening. Guests enjoyed music and conversation with refreshments in a spacious dining hall and parlor before departure in the early hours. Attending were Miss Ferrie Kendrick, W. M. Potts, Miss Nellie Higgins, J. M. McDowell, Miss Clyde McCallum, S. B. Kinard, Miss Agnes Carmichael, and W. H. Merrit.
A letter from Hon T J Dempsey states strong opposition to establishing a city court in Butts County. He argues the county already functions well and that fewer courts benefit the people, noting he would not have supported a bill in the last legislature. Also mentions a stock clearance on large palmetto fans at one cent each or 10 cents per dozen.
A Black child bitten by a mad dog developed hydrophobia 33 days later and died within 48 hours after first symptoms. The piece laments dogs as a nuisance and calls for action by the legislature, blaming dog-related grief on underfed animals in local settlements. The publisher criticizes dog issues and promotes neckwear.
Monument sales notice from Jackson Georgia advertising Griffin Marble Company monuments and tombstones. J E Weaver is listed as agent and the advertisement promotes superior workmanship.
Local notices from Jackson Butts County cover social updates and commerce. Citizens attend concerts and visits, while merchants promote sales at Cohen's and Blue Store and plan election tickets for 25 000 prints. A charter petition for C G Fennell Co outlines a general mercantile business with 15000 capital and potential growth.
Miss Elia Pound, aiding Prof. Thompson at Jenkinsburg, will depart September 15 for Cave Spring, Georgia, to take a higher position at the local institute. She is a skilled, experienced teacher and her departure from Jackson is a loss, but a proud reflection of her merit recognized by Cave Springs.
Van Winkle gin feed grinder and condenser offered for sale in good condition. Contact B. F. Watkins to arrange purchase for buyers seeking such a farming outfit.
An old fashioned family reunion gathered about sixty relatives at Mr. W J Kimbell's home. Attendees enjoyed abundant refreshments and shared warm affections. The Kimbell family is among the first settlers in Butts County and highly regarded there.
Buyers seek 10 000 secondhand corn, bran, or clean guano bags in good condition. Oat bags are excluded.
The Sparta Ishmaelite notes Bacon as the frontrunner in the senate race with Senator Walsh close behind and Turner trailing, presenting a clear top three.
A horse at A. G. Hitchins stalls disrupted by leaving behind a safety bit, preventing use of the gear during the event.
A July gathering at the Thaxton home four miles west of Jackson drew over a hundred relatives and neighbors for a long day of picnicking, music, and recollections. The event featured barbecue, baked and fried chicken, lemonade, and a program of recitations and songs by Miss Rosie Thaxton and others, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Y Thaxton and their large family.
An observer urges Ephors Ak us to form a health board with a capable physician as president. They call for city action on unclean areas such as swill barrels hog pens and stagnant water to prevent typhoid and other illnesses, noting lime could aid sanitation.
Gus Gilmore, conductor on the Indian Spring and Flovilla railroad, suffered a serious accident when an obstruction on the track derailed the engine. He fell while inspecting damage, causing a head gash, a broken right arm at the wrist, and a broken bone in the right foot. The line, run by John Newsome at the throttle, remains popular with passengers.
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