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Newspaper

Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1898

Page

5

North Side business draws growing popularity

On the North Side a local concern gains rise in popularity as residents praise its accommodating service and welcoming approach. The feature highlights the increasing appeal of this establishment.

Jackson Argus Snaps Local Life and Commerce Update

Local brief highlights from Jackson Georgia include Dr. J. W. Harper representing Spark, Mayo couple at commencement in McDonough, and Allen & Co. promoting groceries, fruits, dried beef, and new pineapples from the Bahamas. Community notes cover baptisms, school arrivals, court house work, and weathered street safety.

Local Social Notes and Minor Political Results

Miss Annie Mallet visits Miss Lucile Elder at Elovilla and hosts her next week. Mrs. S. B. Kinard and Katherine depart for Rome to visit sister Mrs. B. B Youmans. Charley Beauchamp moves from Thomaston to Jackson to pleased friends. A Blount marriage unites J. M. Shepard and Rebecca Hutchinson in Rev. W. J. Hardy ceremony. In Congressman race Allen Candler wins Bibb Henry Baldwin Jones Pike Spalding Fayette. Bob Carried Butts Monroe Jasper. Atkins with minimal votes. Recruiting officer reports three enlistments George Slade Walter Mitchell and Charlie Cain.

Blount J. M. Shepard Rebecca Hutchinson W.J. Hardy Bob Berner Allen Candler Bibb Henry Baldwin Jones Pike Spalding Fayette Bob City George Slade Walter Mitchell Charlie Cain Macon

Great Meeting Rejuvenates Baptist Church Membership

A Baptist church meeting grows in interest with 88 add-ons to the congregation by last Thursday night and renewed energy among existing members.

The Baptist Church

Concert Program Highlights With Soloists and Orchestral Pieces

The program lists Martha and Wigwam Orchestra pieces including a harp solo Marche Triomphale by Miss Frances Hughes, Gavotte by Marie Therese with Orchestra, a Happy Three song by Mr. Rawson Wade, and a cornet solo Roekel.

Mr. Rawson Wade Harp Marche Triomphale Frances Hughes Gavotte Marie Therese Song—Happy Three

Edict Urges Cuban Men to Offer Arms at Local Camps

President Maso issues a Cuba wide call urging all men able to bear arms to present themselves at the nearest military camp or port to volunteer for the struggle for independence. The proclamation cites Marti’s revolution, U S support, and aims for a united front with Cubans and Americans.

Bear Arms Wasu Hindon Bartolome Maso Cuban Republic Cuba Jose Marti United States Spain Congress of the Great Republic of the McKinley Republic of Cuba

Old Stagers Beat Young Ducks 18 to 15 in Charity Game

A ball game between the Old Stagers and the Young Ducks ended 18 to 15 in favor of the Old Stagers. An afternoon rematch at four o clock will raise funds to buy a flag for Confederate veterans. Admission is 10 cents, ladies free.

Prof Henry Fletcher Underlines Gordon Institute Pride

Prof Henry Fletcher of Gordon Institute spends summer with his father’s family near the city. He is regarded as one of Georgia’s ablest teachers and contributes greatly to the school’s standing in the state. Butts takes pride in his achievements and wishes him further success.

Threatt Moore M. P. Hall Law School the State University the Argus Threatt Henry Fletcher Gordon Institute Georgia Butts

Fair Wedding at the Bostwick Home

A quiet Wednesday wedding united Miss Emma Bostwick and Mr. Jesse Thurman at J. B. Bostwick’s residence with Rev. Hunt officiating. Guests included the Gibsons Social Circle Frisky Hootens Woodstown White and Maude Wynn High Falls. Also notes on Howard Carter’s fever and visits by Mae and Estelle Woodward Jenkinsburg to W. H. Maddox’s family.

J. B. Bostwick Emma Bostwick Jesse Thurman Hunt M. E. Church Gibson Hooten Thrasher Woodstown White Miss Maude Wynn High Fails

Also Mentioned on This Page

Spark Clever J. W. Harper Robert Mayo McDonough Allen & Co the Grocers Lula Ham Near Jackson Mr. Hunter of Forsyth Town A. J. Plunket Nellie Maddox Peeksville Bahamas Bettie Crawford Leila Martin Mary Strickland Locust Grove Maude Ruth Jinks da Sy Gray Cedar Rock Naney F. Z. Curry Bank Hall Nellie Higgins Atlanta Mrs. Ham Tee Goggins & Crawford J. J. Thornton Alp & Co Telehone Butts County State University W. J. Hardy Messrs van McKibben Robert Lee Mays Athens Goggans & Crawford Rosa Elder Carrie Smith Argus McKenzie Minnie Bailey Taylor Watson Myrtice McMichael Levi Carter Rex King Douglas Watson Fountain City Tenn Luther Browning Anderson Mayo Hanes East Third St Annie Mallet Lucile Elder Elovilla Miss Elder S. B. Kinard Katherine Mrs. B. B Youmans Rome Charley Beauchamp Thomaston Mrs. Paul Martha, Wigwam Orchestra Floren Ces Coulenels Souvenir de Bellini S. Koenigsberg Mignon TxHomas Jence Calloway Cornet Harry Miller Goodefrqid Roeckel Denzza Marche Maso Decksville Howard Carter Mae and Estelle Woodward Jenkinsburg W. H. Maddox Ned BAC Ohne Tora Borders Grocery Co Courier-Journal Courier Journal Henry Watterson Jackson Argus Courier-Jornal Igleheart Igleheart Bros Evansville Ind
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