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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1894
Page
3
The Jackson Mississippi issue lists arrivals and departures for north and southbound trains as of April 1 1894, with times and flags. It also records local society notes including visits, commencements, property purchases, school term outlook, civic requests, and advertisements from Cohen's and local merchants.
Mr D J Proctor and his daughter visit Indian Spring guest of the Warner House and return home Sunday. Bay State Brogans sold at 1 dollar a pair. Announcements praise Sheriff Beauchamp and Crawford, with likely re election. Hanes the Jeweler offers maps, watch repairs, and low prices at Black Front, taking silver dollars or gold in trade.
A fragment discusses Thompson Bros shoes and remarks on populists near victory this year. It recalls 1892 plans opposed by Democrats and notes Col McKibben denying a fishing tour link with Frank McKibben and Watkins.
A brief item notes Thompson Bros for Clothing and a break in thwarted at a Jackson residence. It mentions a young populist with anti government rhetoric and a commentary on labor and vagrancy by African American individuals.
The notice endorses A. J. Roberts for the office of County Treasurer. It praises his integrity and favored reputation in the county, especially in the rural area, noting his qualifications and suitability for the role. It states he has strong supporters urging him to run and places him before Democratic voters as a candidate.
Bob Lyons manages the household as his mother visits relatives while he experiments with beans and cooking. The text notes his initial misstep frying versus boiling string beans, then describes his ongoing boiling method and resilience. The Chattanooga Medicine Company is also mentioned in a trademark case about Black Draught, with Judge Newman dismissing the suit and costs awarded to the plaintiffs.
The notice warns there is no chance for advertisements to appear unless delivered by Tuesday. It adds the rule does not apply to local reading notices, identifying the contest for notices and exemptions.
The Methodist church overflowed for Rev. J. W. Roberts sermon from Atlanta and the Jackson Institute commencement 12th inst. Freshman and primary programs delighted a large audience with singing, drills, and tableaux. Miss Mamie Ellis led music classes with praise for instructors and students as the term closed.
Hon O H Bloodworth delivers a rhetoric filled with wisdom about women and youth. He urges young men to build a locomotive of learning fueled by knowledge and tempered by experience, discipline, and integrity. The metaphor promises stations of success and eventual welcome at Fame's gates.
Star Store offers Eastern Shoes and Bay State Shoes including Brogans and Bells at one dollar per pair. Local buyers are urged to visit for discounted footwear.
Local notes report bargains at Cohen's Shoe and Slipper sale with 20 pieces Calicoes for 3 cents, a Jackson Institute board action electing teachers for another year, a June 18 wedding in Jackson, and a romantic marriage near Worthville as Will Wilson and Lena Barnes wed with family opposition overcome.
The Democratic Executive Committee of the Sixth Congressional District meets at Judge Jas. S. Boynton's Griffin office at eleven a m on July 3 1894 to select time and place for the Congressional Convention Frank Flynt Chairman Dem Ex Com June 12 1894
The 28th Georgia Teachers Association convention meets Cumberland Island in the New Teacher's House the first week in July with sessions from July 3 to 10. Tickets available June 20 to July 10. hotel rate 1.50 dollars per day. round trip rail fare slightly higher than a single fare. Interested teachers and friends urged to notify J. S. Stewart Jr. for room prep and bulletin details. includes surf bathing boating and fishing. The notice invites attendance from Marietta and surrounding educators.
Good five room dwelling near Flovilla with one and one half acres, out houses, fencing and water. Trade for property in Jackson or Jackson Banking Co stock. Also selling farming land nearby. Four hundred yards from courthouse and well fenced with garden and outbuildings. Apply to Harmon & McDonald.
A rabid dog bit a black girl in Peppertown and three dogs and two cats were killed. Town residents plan a meeting to elect a new mayor as concerns over mad dogs in the heart of town rise.
An announcement endorses J. H. Land for sheriff and I. H. Maddox for deputy sheriff in the county. Land is praised for his close personal ties and overall character, while Maddox is noted for Christian character and strong support in Worthville. The piece urges voters to back the Land Maddox ticket.
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