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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1897
Page
2
The Jackson Argus notes Emory College commencement today and asks residents not to place the new courthouse on the square. It comments on Georgia politics, urging beautification of the square, and mentions figures such as Lord Beresford, Norton, Redwine, and local papers like Macon Telegraph and Macon News in a lively editorial from June 4, 1897.
A verbose school pageant scene celebrates youth with varied recitations and performances. It half jokingly blends nursery images with heroic lines, marching tunes, and theatre stage imagery, ending with cheers for Young America and its hopeful parents.
John Allen Sweet argues citizens must aid the mayor and treat city governance as a co operative partnership. He condemns business leaders for neglecting municipal duties after voting, urging consultation with the mayor to promote the greatest good.
Berkeley citizens discuss a detailed plan by the Berkeley Floral Society to plant shade trees on all streets. Estimated cost per tree with a stake is 75 cents, with specific varieties chosen for each street including silver maple on Bancroft way and white elm on Durant and Channing ways. deciduous trees for avenues toward the bay and evergreens and acacias on north south streets such as Shattuck College and Telegraph avenues.
A farmer argues the county should retain ownership of the old courthouse site, contract to create an open park, and replace the building off the square to save costs. He cites reduced exterior work, furniture funds, and a larger profit if moved, urging the county to act in the community’s best interests.
Rosa Belle Thornton of Jackson Georgia wins the prize in a Georgia contest for a poem advertising Carmichael's Jackson Buggy. The verse extols the buggy’s strength, style and economy, with spirited dialect and personal endorsements.
The Democratic Executive Committee of Butts County orders a June 19 1897 primary at precincts to nominate a County Treasurer for the unexpired term of T L Williams. Voters must be known Democrats or those who voted for Democrat nominees. The oath and poll rules follow state and county practice with appointing managers if needed. The committee will meet the following Monday to consolidate returns and declare the nominee. May 29 1897. Hendrick Chm Dem Ex Com. B C Wurre Sec Protem.
Hazel Salve is described as a remedy offered for sale by all druggists. The notice emphasizes its availability under the brand sold widely, indicating broad distribution and consumer access.
A. H. Potter of E. C. Atkin & Co. Indianapolis says his family used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for three years and it cured their children completely. He urges others to try it and notes it is sold by all druggists.
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a medicine made to cure coughs. The copy emphasizes rapid relief and cure as its primary purpose.
A Jackson visitor recounts traveling through Towaliga County to Towaliga church for a Sunday Union Meeting. The gathering featured Sabbath school discussions led by Rev Woods, a 11 o'clock sermon by Dr G H Carter, and a Holly Land lecture by J Carter. Locals praised Towaliga hospitality and expressed desire for another Union Meeting.
A Jackson gathering enjoyed a mill outing on the scenic Ocmulgee river site. Jim Strange and Andy Plunket hosted ten days of fishing and camp cookery with barbecued kid and Irish stew. The group included Judges Beck Bailey doctors Bryant Cantrell and Parry Lee plus the editor of The Argus and miller Saunders.
R. H. Catverr advertises painting services for plain and ornamental work claiming high quality results and potential profitability for clients.
The Argus advertises Masonic limits printed in colors and offered cheap. Items will be sold by the dozen or by the hundred.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with claimed cure for piles. Guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded and price 25 cents a box. available from all druggists.
Farmers seeking muriate of potash can buy it from J. B. Settles at The Star Store.
An Atlanta resident describes a four year nasal catarrh with bone fragments, offensive discharge, and poor health. After using Botanic Blood Balm B B B three bottles, symptoms subsided for over a year. The testimonial cites Dr. L M Gilliam on Butler Street and endorses B B B as a standard blood purifier at $1.00 per bottle.
On July 1 the Jackson Georgia gallery will close until September 15. Cabinets priced from 2 to 2.50 dollars per photo. Card sizes available at 1.50 per dozen. Photographer J B Gutruriz promises best work.
The voter's book is open for registration at Potts and Stewart's for the upcoming court house bond election. It will remain open until June 28 at 4 p.m. S. D. Tourston, T.C. B.C.
Joseph Jolly announces candidacy to fill the unexpired term of T. L. Williams as County Treasurer subject to Democratic Party action. Levi J. Ball also announces to fill the unexpired term under the same party process.
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