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Newspaper

Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1894

Page

2

The Argus Post Office Entry Notice

The Argus records indicate entry at the Jackson Post Office as second class mail matter under the newspaper classification.

Jackson

Publishing Schedule for Jackson Thursday Edition

A brief notice from Jackson Georgia dated June 28 1894 announces a weekly publication every Thursday. The notice confirms the edition cadence and location for readers and advertisers.

Jackson, Ga

Almighty Dollar Prayer Becomes Nation’s Echoing Plea

A fervent Public Prayer extols Almighty Dollar as savior and sustainer in health trials, legal woes, and death. The invocation credits wealth with divine power, guidance, and comfort, praising its beam over homes, meals, heat, and moral protection across generations.

Bartlett in Spalding Races Loom in Congressional Battle

Cabaniss Bartlett and Whitfield enter a lively race in Spalding County with Bartlett favored by locals, while Cabaniss faces a tougher sail than two years ago as Griffin Call notes the county’s desire to have a voice in choosing its representative.

Cabaniss Bartlett Whitfield Colonel Cabaniss Old Spalding

Bacon Leading for Georgia's Senate Seat

The Georgia race for U S Senate gains candidates and favorable press. The LaGrange Reporter endorses A O Bacon, praising his ability, patriotism and past service, and wishes him success in being elected by the next general assembly.

Georgia United States A. O. Bacon LaGrange Senate Troup County Gus Bacon General Assembly Henry County Weekly

Trashy Medicines Promoted as Superior Blood Purifier

An advertisement touts Bo tanic Blood Balm as the result of forty years of medical practice. It claims to be the best blood purifier and guarantees a cure with a fair trial for skin and blood diseases, catarrh, and rheumatism. One bottle is said to contain more curative virtue than a dozen of rival products. The ad also references a product called The Old Reliable and directs readers to advertisements elsewhere.

Flovilla & Indian Spring Railroad to Jackson Sunday

The Flovilla and Indian Spring Railroad will run a train to Jackson on Sunday at 2 p.m. on the Fast Tennessee road. Fare round trip to the Spring is 40 cents. Return leaves Spring between 6 and 6:30 p.m. with tickets valid on the East Tennessee passenger train arriving here about 6 p.m. Officials have assured reliability via Mr. Stanfield.

Flovilla Indian Spring Jackson Tennessee Road East Tennessee Stanfield

The Best Salve Guaranteed Satisfaction or Refund

An advertisement touts a salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions claiming it cures piles with no pay if unsatisfied. Price 25 cents per box and for sale by R G Bryans.

R.G Bryans

Seashore Resort Openings Announced for May

The E T V G railway announces Cumberland Island hotel opens May 1 under Lye T Shackleford, previously of Hale Sping Tennessee, and St Simons Hotel opens May 15 under Charles T Dunn former Carleton proprietor Jacksonville Florida. Low summer rate tickets will be sold by agents.

Cumberland Island Lye T. Shackleford Hale Sping Tennessee St. Simonns Chas. T. Dunn Carleton Jacksonville Florida Cumberland & St. Simons Island

Announcement of Charlie Bartlett for Congress

The Friends of Charlie Bartlett announce his candidacy for Congress subject to the Democratic party action in the 6th Congressional District. An advance payment of five dollars is required before publication of any announcement.

Friends Charlie Bartlett Congress Democratic Party 6Th Congressional

Butts County Voters Hear Candidates J A McMichael T J Dempsey

Two statements from local figures announce candidacy for Georgia General Assembly. J A McMichael seeks Democratic nomination from Butts County. T J Dempsey confirms bid for re election and thanks supporters.

Butts County Sheriff and Deputy Candidate Announcements

J H Land and I H Maddox announce candidacies for Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff of Butts County subject to the Democratic party. They authorize J O Beauchamp for sheriff with J J Crawford as deputy in the primary on August 1.

Butts County Democratic Party J. H. Land I. H. Maddox J. O. Beauchamp J. J. Crawford

Harmon urged as Democratic nominee for tax collector

The committee proposes G. E. Harmon as a suitable Democratic candidate for tax collector, substituting him for Homer C. Clark. The nomination remains subject to Democratic party action and endorsement.

Homer C. Clark Democratic Party

Thaxton Seeks Zax Collector Post With Affected Sufferings

W. W. Thaxton appeals for the office of Zax Collector, citing poverty as a renter with a wife and six children, past hardships including loss of two wives and three children, ongoing illness, and Confederate service with rheumatism. He asks friends for support.

Zax W. W. Thaxton

Candidates Named for Tax Receiver in Butts County

The notice lists several individuals vying for the office of tax receiver in the upcoming Democratic primary on August 1, 1894. Among nominees are T. G. Preston Alex Saunders Jr J H Ham F W Gilmore 8S Thursten Jr M Mills Sr and W A Mangham with Mills described as blind but able to write and a veteran of the Civil and Mexican wars seeking pension status.

T. G. Preston Alex Saunders, Jr Jr. M. Mills W. A. Mangham Butts County

Candidate declarations for Butts County clerk race in 1894

Multiple notices reveal declarations of candidacy for Butts County Clerk of the Superior Court. B P Bailey and David J Tauxton announce their bids under the Democratic primary rules, citing family needs and veteran status respectively. Joan OReaR also follows with a candidacy appeal.

Shereby Butts County Democratic Party David J. Tauxton Joan O'Rear

Butts County Treasurer Candidates Seek Democratic Party Support

T L Williams seeks reelection as Butts County treasurer subject to Democratic party action. Uncle Alex Wilkinson also seeks the treasurer post pending primary action. A J Roberts enters the race for county treasurer with Democratic primary on August 1.

Butts County Democratic Party T. L. Williams Alex Wilkinson

July Sheriff Sales in Butts County Georgia

A sale by court order in Butts County on the first Tuesday in July 1894 will offer for cash a two acre lot No 8 in the Indian Spring district bounded by lot 27, lot 9, Indian Spring Reserve and Dampble lot. Property seized to satisfy a Fulton County Justice Court judgment in Geo Crouch v J P Harrison. Notice given to J P Harrison.

Georgia Butts County Said Indian Spring Reserve Dampble Indian Spring G. M J. P. Harrison Justice Court

Letters of Dismission for Columbus Burford Estate

F S Etheridge administrator for Columbus Burford seeks discharge after fully administering the estate. He cites the court and asks heirs and creditors to show cause why he should not receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in September 1894. Date June 1 1894.

Georgia Butts County F. S. Etheridge Columbus Burford

Application for permanent administration on R B Plymale estate

Prudie Z Plymale seeks permanent administration of R B Plymale estate in this county. Creditors and next of kin are summoned to appear at the Ordinary's office by law to show cause why administration should not be granted. Dated June 1, 1694. J F Carmichael Ordinary.

Scott Dollar Golden Gate Georgia Butts Prudie Z. Plymale R. B. Plymale J. F. Carmichael

Citing Heirs to Dismiss Administrator in 1894

J M Crawford administrator cum testamento annexo of A M Harkness petitions court claiming full administration of the estate. He seeks discharge and letters of dismission on the first Monday in August 1894, with notice to heirs and creditors to show cause.

Georgia Butts County J. M. Crawford A. MM. Harkness A. Mf. Harkness

Land and mill machinery for sale near depot in Jackson

We offer 312 acres of land near the depot and two watercourses. Included are a 20 H P Water town engine, a Brewer's Sword Brick machine with 25 000 bricks per ten hours, Spring Flat trays, brick barrows, belting, tools, and oil. Titles are perfect. Machinery and land may be sold separately. For prices and terms contact D. J. Spencer or T. W. McCord, Jackson, Ga.

H. P. Watertown Brewer's Sword D. J. Spencer T. W. McCord

Court cites cause to confirm widow’s twelve month allowance

The court cites all interested to show cause within the legal time why the twelve month allowance set apart for Prudie L Plymale widow of B Plymale and her minor child should not be confirmed. Ordinary J F Carmionant orders filing of the approved allowance in the office.

Georgia Butts County Prudie L. Plymale

Appraisers Cite Cause for Minor’s 12 Month Support

The appraisers for Rebecca Harris’s minor children have filed their returns. Citations are issued for all interested persons to show cause why the twelve months support should not be granted to the minors on the first Monday in August 1894.

Georgia Butts Rebecca Harris

Also Mentioned on This Page

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