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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1897
Page
2
This issue shows the Jackson Argus newspaper from June 11 1897 with masthead credits to Lee and Harper publishers and Parry Lee spelling errors in the staff line, reflecting era typography and printing quirks.
The Methodist District conference gathers on the 29th with Jackson aiming for a grand Georgia welcome. Bailey voices Bryan as the Democratic front runner for 1900. Albert Hardy excels at the Macon Telegraph while The Atlanta Journal marks its 10th birthday with a 22 page edition. Judge Beck denies Taylor Delk venue change. Col. Glenn retires from criminal practice afterFlannigan and McCullough cases.
The author warns of a nationwide surge in crime and lax law enforcement. They advocate harsh punishment to deter and remove offenders, listing names as examples and suggesting the public would feel safer if these individuals faced punishment.
Threat Moore, a State University student from Butts County, returns home with a sore threat and recovers. Known for his magnetic speaking and growing oratory, he is praised as a top student whose speeches outshine others and who may rise as a distinguished public speaker. The Argus cheers for his promising future.
Advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for female complaints and general ailments. It claims to improve appetite, digestion, headaches, nerves, and sleeplessness with guaranteed health benefits. Sold for fifty cents to one dollar at drug stores.
Judge Carmichael orders a special election for July 15 1897 in Butts County to decide issuing bonds to fund a new courthouse. Voters previously approved bond funding at a April 17 1897 election. notice to run 30 days in the local sheriff’s advertisement paper. De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve advertised by Dr. W L Carmichael & Co.
Mrs. W. A. Elder of Indian Spring endorses moving the court house committee away from using the public square for a new courthouse. She argues county pride supports dedicating the square to park purposes and wishes all committee members could hear her views.
The Argus reports Jackson will soon gain Col Plinny Hall as a lawyer, recently with Hon Hoke Smith. A State University and its law school graduate, he is son of Judge John I Hall and will be welcomed in Jackson as a home for his practice.
The Jackson Buggy is praised as wonderfully built with lasting materials and fine appearance. The article claims no southern buggy rivals its quality and forecasts rapid factory growth to meet Georgia demand, highlighting Jackson’s supportive civic role.
The Georgia Teachers' Association held at Warm Springs June 26 to 30 features an oratorical contest among state high schools. Rex King of Jackson Institute competed last year. this year Ben Watkins of the Sophomore class was chosen as representative. The state offers a grand medal for the winner and Watkins is expected to win. Terrible accident reporting follows with a note on DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for burns and scalds.
The Farmers' Union starts a major brick warehouse on Covington Street in Jackson. Measuring 480 by 78 feet, it aims to be the largest in the region with standard walls and strong doors for low insurance costs. J. Matt McMichael chairs the enterprise with S. C. McCandless as manager and Clever Jim King as treasurer, buying the lot for 1000 dollars from Bill Hall. The project, already underway, targets the upcoming season and seeks to profit local farmers who hold stock.
Notice urges Masons to gather next Saturday at nine for a lodge group portrait showing officers and members before the old hall is replaced by a new building. The message stresses inviting older members and aiming for wide participation to preserve memories for years to come.
In the Elder House office at Indian Spring a clock is noted for its size age and features. Said to be 118 to 185 years old it carries a porcelain dial gold hands a calendar and a moon phase dial. Built in England by Edward Bell the eight day clock stands eight feet high and has a storied history including ownership by William Elder Sr and later Edward Elder.
Col C L Reaves of Indian Spring will fill the Flovilla school for the coming year and is described as satisfactory. Parry Lee spent Tuesday in Flovilla and Indian Spring. Nellie Watkins returned home after visiting Miss Mattie Douglass. I J Traywick and family are in Flovilla for the summer. Miss Anna and Miss Sarah Salsberry of Macon will stay through the hot months. Jack Preston was bitten by a moccasin Tuesday. Don Williams spent three hours in the sun with a bulky horse. Bessie Bloodworth of Atlanta, visiting her sister Mrs W J Partridge Boykin, is noted as a charming visitor.
An old distressed medicine ad touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a pleasant and refreshing remedy. It claims gentle cleansing of kidneys liver and bowels and offers boxes priced 10 25 and 50 cents with a guaranteed cure via druggists.
The Covington Post recounts Judge John M Rice of Louisa Lawrence County Kentucky crediting Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his health after a six year battle with rheumatic and sciatic illness. He describes liver recovery and renewed strength following treatment purchased from Allen Arthur Medicine Company in Schenectady New York at $0.50 per box or six boxes for $2.56.
County School Commissioner Mad Dox reports seven of the Negro applicants failed their examinations and will proceed to the blackberry patch.
Doctor T A Slocum offers free three bottles of his newly discovered remedies for consumption and bronchial diseases to readers who send address and mention the paper. He promises proof of cures and asks afflicted individuals to write to 98 Pine Street New York.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price 25 cents a box and sold by druggists. another note offers Ic? from Beauchamp Crawford at Goggans’ for 1 cent per pound. One Minute Cough Cure claimed to cure.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve marketed as a remedy that relieves piles, scalds, and burns. The ad copy promotes quick relief and healing using witch hazel as the active ingredient.
In Toledo Ohio on December 6 1886 Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney & Co swore the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The remedy is taken internally and targets the blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials. sold by druggists. Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
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