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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
3
The readable lines hint at a personal loss and a fatal event but lack clear names places or dates. The fragmentary words suggest an obituary or memorial note with emotional references and possible ages. No verifiable facts or entities are present to confirm specifics.
A crowd of local figures including SAM D THURSTON GEORGE R RIDGEWAY CAPTAIN F L WALTHALL and others announce campaigns for county treasurer clerk of the superior court tax collector and tax receiver in Butts County Georgia. They cite long county service and public record as credentials and solicit votes in the upcoming Democratic primary.
A rustic verse celebrates simple home life with flour, bacon, twins, and cheerful labor. It praises cheerful daily work, a neat cottage, morning glories, a family, and a hopeful homeward welcome. The speaker urges reading the Bible, living rightly, and trusting God to bless diligent labor.
A Fair Haven, Washington editor credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving his son from whooping cough and potential pneumonia and croup. The note states the product was on sale at Harris Drug Co. and asks readers to consider it for relief.
An elderly man from Elizabeth West Virginia reportedly cured of incurable cancer by Electric Bitters and Buckeye's Arnica Salve. The article claims bitters expel poisons while the salve heals skin issues and blood diseases, sold at Harris Drug Co.
Five year loans offered on farm and city property at five to six percent interest. Loans can be repaid at any time. Inquiries directed to Frank Curry, Jackson Georgia.
An advertisement offers a biography titled Life of T DeWitt Talmage by Rev Frank DeWitt Talmage and Christian Herald editors. It promises high profits for quick writers, with an agent outfit priced at ten cents and requests immediate writing to Clark & Co. Philadelphia.
A regional notices page announces candidates for sheriff and county commissioner in Butts County Georgia. J James L Hooteen and J M Crawford seek sheriff posts subject to the Democratic primary. Multiple others including J L Fincher B J Banks H Turner Barnes Jesse C Jones and A Woodward announce candidacies for county commissioner with primary conditions.
A short poem urging readers to refrain from judging others and to focus on following Jesus. It invokes Christian Science scripture, laments gossip and prophesying, and calls for daily prayer to be delivered from evil. The author, Sallie Jenkins of Cork, Georgia, signs the 1902 piece.
George Schaub of New Lebanon Ohio says Chamberlain's Pain Balm eased eight weeks of severe back pain for his wife. He reports she felt "born anew" after a few days and regained ability to perform household duties. The product is sold by Harris Drug Co.
The ad claims spring fever reflects biliousness from a torpid liver and sluggish bowels. It quotes R M Everly of Moundsville WV praising DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for years and notes W L Carmichael & Co as the seller.
A collection of humorous anecdotes about language slips and social missteps. Also features old time ads for Arnica Salve and Botanic Blood Balm promising cures and free samples, with testimonials and price details. Includes a brief joke about science and olden Paradise.
Mrs A M Shields of Chambersburg Pa credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption with curing six months of severe sickness from Hay Fever and Asthma. The ad touts it as safest for throat and lung diseases and claims guaranteed bottles at 50 cents and one dollar with free trial bottles. Harris L M Crawford & Co handles distribution and delivery with phone service.
J R Carmichael applies to direct W P Nutt administrator to make title under a bond for W M Mallet. The court cites all interested parties to show cause why Nutt should be ordered to convey on the first Monday in July 1902. J H Ham Ordinary.
By order of the Court of Ordinary the following property will be sold at public outcry on the first Tuesday in July 1902 at the county courthouse Butts county Georgia One half undivided interest in three fourths of an acre in Jackson bounded north by Wash Bal east by alley south by T J Beck west by T J Beck cash terms June 2 1902 James Smith Guardian
Joe B Watkins and Samuel J Hale, executors of A McWatkins Sr deceased, request reinstatement after discharge from administration of the estate. They seek letters testamentary and cite the kin and interested parties. Hearing set for July term of Butts Court, June 2, 1902, by H Ham Ordinary.
G B Elder surviving executor applies to the Court of Ordinary Burts County for leave to sell all lands of the estate of W A Elder Sr for distribution. Hearing set at the regular term on the first Monday in July 1902. June 2 1902. G B Elder Surviving executor. O M Duke Attorney.
Mrs Bobbie Watkins filed for twelve months support from the estate of G W Watkins. Appraisers returned their findings and the court directed all interested persons to show cause before the County Ordinary on the first Monday in July 1902 why the application should not be granted. Dated June 2 1902 J H Ham Ordinary.
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