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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1895
Page
3
Store announces wide summer cleanup price cuts on figural pieces, French batiste, ducks, wool charlies, India linens and lawns. Reductions range from 8 to 5 cents, aiming to close out summer stock before cooler weather arrives.
The advertisement touts slippers with pretty styles and a perfect fit to make feet look charming. It claims the largest line and the cheapest prices ever offered in Jackson.
A sermon excerpt reads like a spiritual meditation on how affliction refines character. It compares the human life to sculpted marble with God as the master sculptor, urging surrender to discipline and the ministry of comforting others through shared sorrow.
Jackson Institute marks 1895 commencement with long week of program including sermons and a Tuesday concert. Notables Dr. Holderby Dr. Battle Judge Beck Miss Ruby Hightower headline graduates Bessie Land Eloise Pound Annie Carmichael Janie Duke Jesse Jolly India Daniel and more.
The negro Bob Lee held for wrecking a train in Jackson jail escaped yesterday evening as Sheriff Beauchamp served dinner. A white man named Platner aided, and three prisoners were captured. Lee remains at large. Public opinion doubts Lee’s guilt, blaming wet track conditions and suggesting the railroad bears responsibility to some extent.
Harmon and McDonalp promote real estate services in Jackson offering help to buy or sell property and inviting contact for arrangements and listings.
One acre parcel on Third Street offered by Harmon & McDonald. Fronting land includes a servant’s house, vineyard, orchard, and an excellent well. Lot can be divided to suit buyers with first come, first served. a rare chance to own on Jackson’s Peachtree.
A letter dated June 19 1894 from Silas Farley of Dyesville Ohio describes 23 years of heart disease and severe weakness. After taking Dr Hites New Cure for the Heart for ten days he reports renewed strength and resumed heavy work, claiming full recovery and urging others to try the remedy.
Insurance agents McDonald and Kinard offer an income protection plan paying $25 weekly to those unable to work due to injury or illness. The policy promises regular benefits during the recovery period.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces with a $1000 offer for any failing case, while also promoting Botanic Blood Balm for skin and blood ailments and advertising a Georgia property sale in Butts County.
The books for receiving taxes are open and residents are urged to call and pay ad valorem taxes at once. Notice signed by J. L. Lyons, T.C.4R, with dates June 7 to 21.
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Butts County a sale of Mary J. Bearden’s estate is set for the first Tuesday in July 1895 at the courthouse. The 50 acre tract adjoins Mollie Bearden and others, with 25 more acres nearby, to pay debts and for distribution. Cash terms. May 22 1895. Joseph Jolly Administrator.
The partnership Gunn Potts and Co dissolves with H Y Gunn retiring. The remaining partners assume all liabilities and collect all notes and accounts due. Present firm name Potts Thompson. Jackson Ga May 31 1895. June 7 4t Ae.
Tax receiver will be at Iron Springs Church near Sam Barber residence May 21 Jenkinsburg May 9 Kinard's Store Elgin May 198 Flovilla May 2 Lamar's Mill May 30 Jackson June 1 4 Will Close Book 15.
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