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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1897
Page
5
Allen & Co reports fresh bread and mackerel while demanding 100 dozen eggs weekly. The city hears about cotton stands, visits from Rev J W Hunt and Judge Hammond, and notices Dr Tichenor antiseptic. Miss Edwards and Miss Reese from McDonough visit. Hanes the Jeweler advertises silverware and watches.
If you wish to buy or sell rent or lease farms or town property see N J Larmon the real estate man Elitor Thaxton of the Dublin Courier regaled his friends here with a sight of his pleasant phyz this week.
The notice touts DeWitt's Early Risers and One Minute Cough Cure from Dr. W L Carmichael & Co, praises Allen & Co for tea and groceries, and notes Teas, maple syrup and clocks from Hanes. It also mentions a local earthquake, court house work, and social visits by Clarence Murphree.
Town boosters highlight hospitality for visitors and the friendly reception in Jackson. Advertisements promote Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, real estate services, local businesses, and church fundraisers, with notices of court house plans and corner stone ceremonies.
Beauchamp and Crawford at J. M. Goggans announce plans and specifications for the new court house are available for public inspection. The statement is that Butts will have the handsomest court house in the Flint circuit. Ice is sold Sundays 7:80 to 9:30 and can be bought from Allen and Co. Orders filled promptly.
A Bangor Pennsylvania resident Mr. Chas. F. Snyder writes that he can heartily recommend Simmons Liver Regulator to all troubled with Dyspepsia or Liver Complaint, contrasting common uncertainty with conviction.
An advertisement touts Dr Tickenor's Antiseptic as odorless and stain free with no grease, offering two bottles of the cleansing liquid claimed to possess superior healing powers. It is priced at 50 cents per bottle.
A reader praises Judge Robison as an impartial justice of the peace in Butts county and criticizes Dr. Mays over a disputed cotton sale. The writer claims Mays sold rotten cotton for 969 pounds, seeks damages of 68 dollars, and references court actions and local finances toward a new courthouse.
Col. John R. L. Smith of Macon delivered the memorial address at Dawson. The Argus prints the speech for Butts county friends, praising Butts county boys and noting wide interest in the remarks. DeWitt's Little Risers are recommended for constipation and stomach and liver troubles.
The winning poem in the Jackson Buggy contest was written by Miss Rosa Thornton of Jackson Institute. Miss Thornton is among Jackson's most accomplished young ladies and her victory over many capable contestants merits congratulations from friends and The Argus offers hearty best wishes.
Newark Ohio man W. 8B Johnson claims the remedy saved his only child from fatal croup and asserts it has aided thousands with croup pneumonia bronchitis and other throat and lung illnesses as stated by Dr. W L Carmichael.
W L Carter sends notice withdrawing his name from county treasurer race leaving a showdown between Jolly and Ball. Isaac Horner of Burton House in Burton West Virginia reports long rheumatism relief after three years with Chamberlains Pain Balm. he praises the balm and says he is cured. Sold by all druggists.
Local items report J C Maddox returning home from south Georgia N W Hurst visiting Jackson and A J Plunket’s Tuesday appearance. Rev T W O Kelly improves. Flovilla felt an earthquake Monday and rain followed Wednesday. Travel to Atlanta by W J Partridge and Lady for a few days. Miss Rosleyn Elder to attend Gordon Institute commencement with Mrs Kennedy. Mrs C P Heath visited Jackson with Mrs Buttrill. Mrs B W Collier is recovering well. W P White and daughter return from time with Dr and Mrs White. Bob Etheridge spent Sunday at the Calumet. I J Traywick of Macon staying with Mrs Lindsay on Beatty street. E S Britton of Macon visiting J P Britton and family at Indian Spring. Capt J P Mays of the W A at the Calumet in Atlanta. Mrs Paul Bowden of Forsyth visited her parents J W Minter. Closing exercises of Flovilla High School set for June 3 and 4. Prof Hurst resigns after two years in charge and is praised for school success. Residents of Flovilla and Butts county express regret at his departure.
Treats nervous fatigue by toning nerve centers in the stomach stimulates liver and kidneys aiding blood purification. Improves appetite aids digestion and is praised as a top blood purifier and nerve tonic. Sold for 50c and 1.00 per bottle at drug stores.
Honey in comb and extracted form offered for sale by J A Plunket. The advertisement notes available varieties and pricing details for potential buyers in the local market.
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