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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1895
Page
3
Weather grows warm as shop trims prices on many summer goods. Figured Peques, French Batiste, Ducks, Wool Charlies, India Linens and Lawns all reduced from higher prices to attract buyers. Store promises to clear summer stock with stylish slippers offered at the best values in Jackson.
Jackson Georgia proprietors advertise Star Store offerings with HOR designation. Signage and listing indicate a local retail presence serving area customers.
A reader comments on the sin of singing during divine worship to please people rather than the Lord. He cites choir vanity and urges prayer and song unto God alone. The letter then shifts to critiquing country school textbooks and grading, urging suitable readers and better teachers.
O. H. CannTre11 presents a 30 day sale offering gold fillings at 1.50 and amalgam fillings at 0.50. Cash payment only. names placed on paper incur full price. Sale runs from July 1 to August 1.
Memorial verse from June 6 1895 in Worthyville notes Mrs Seletha Pope’s death and eternal rest. A postscript by J C Meridith warns of prosecution for any Clark Barber hiring or sheltering, under contract.
Citizens met at the Court House to form the Bi-metallic League of Butts County to advocate free coinage of silver and gold. Hon. A Atkinson elected president with eight vice presidents and C F Curry offered resolutions supporting a monetary standard of gold and silver at 16 to 1 and nonpartisan league aims.
The entry highlights improving health and harvests in the town. Neighbors recovering from illness enjoy better gardens and pie making. Dr Mapp visited recently and left his calomel, while Charley Clotfelter, his brother Judy, and Lawrence Crawford are guests at Mr Plunket’s home.
A patient from Augusta Maine details nervousness sleeplessness and fatigue then credits Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with restoring sleep appetite weight memory and vitality after six bottles. The letter claims improved nerves and brain clarity and notes a money back guarantee and pricing from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
The Jackson Methodist church schedules its third quarterly gathering for Sunday June 23 with Rev J W Heidt presiding elder delivering sermons in morning and evening. The Friday before is observed as a day of fasting and prayer. The exact time of the quarterly conference will be announced later.
Jackson Oil Mill offers quick services to repair gins, rehabs boxes, and build brushes on short notice, showcasing versatility for local agricultural needs.
Insurance firm McDonald and Kinard offers workers compensation style benefits of 25 dollars weekly when a worker cannot perform duties due to accidental injury. This program supports income during recovery.
Readers are told that catarrh is cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure a constitutional treatment taken internally. The claim notes the cure works on blood and mucous surfaces destroying disease foundations and building up the patient. Proponents offer $100 for any failing case and invite testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Drugsellers carry the remedy at 75 cents.
A promotive medical advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a forty year practice product from an eminent physician. It claims to purify blood and cure skin and blood diseases including catarrh and rheumatism with a promise of strong curative virtue per bottle and a guarantee with a fair trial.
In Butts County Georgia on the first Tuesday in July 1805 court house door Jackson will sell parcels of land under executions from the Butts Superior Court and county court. First a tract in Coody's district bounded by Bearden Pritchett and Garr. Second a one acre Mrs J F Greer lot in Flovilla bounded by Bowden Maddox Minter and a street. Third a Jackson town lot of about half an acre bounded by a street Duke and Spencer. Tenants given written notice. Sheriff J C Beauchamp.
Notice promotes accident insurance urging everyone to carry a policy.McDonald and Kinard are named agents offering coverage.
By order of the Ordinary of Butts county the Bearden estate lands totaling 75 acres are to be sold on the first Tuesday in July 1895 at the courthouse to settle debts and enable distribution. The 50 acre tract lies with Mollie Bearden and Amos lands, with 25 adjoining Mollie Bearden on the east. Terms are cash. Joseph Jolly administrator of Mary J. Bearden deceased. May 22, 1895.
Notice to all concerned that John W Saunders of the county, adjudged a lunatic, is entitled to an estate. No guardianship has been applied for. Guardianship will be vested in the clerk of the Superior Court or a fit person after publication, unless valid objections are made. Dated June 3, 1895. F Carmichael, Ordinary.
The firm Gunn Potts & Co. dissolves by mutual consent with H Y Gunn retiring. Remaining partners Potts and Thompson assume all liabilities and collect all notes and accounts. Present firm name Potts & Thompson. Jackson Ga May 31 1895. June 7 41.
Tax Receiver J H Ham lists locations and dates in 1895 for receiving state and county tax returns. Iron Springs near Sam Barber’s residence May 21, Fincherville May 21, Jenkinsburg June 23, Kinard's Store US 24 Elgin June 23, Flovilla June 29, Lamar's Mill June 29, Jackson June 1, 4 and 5. The book will close on June 15 at all sites.
An advertisement promotes the Phrenological Journal as a modern guide to self understanding and parenting. It invites readers to send 10 cents for a sample copy and notes Fowler & Wells Co publishers in New York offer related books and a Child Culture Department for mothers and teachers.
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