Community Notes From Jackson and Nearby
Rev. Alex Atkinson speaks at the Baptist church on Sunday morning. Miss Emmie Davis, clerk of the superior court, is in the city for a grippe spell. Money to loan on improved farm lands at 7 percent for five years through Catton or F. Z. Curry of Jackson. The New York Store features a front-page clothing ad with up-to-date suits from Etheridge and associates. Mr. George S. Gilmore resigns from the Knights of the Rip and rejoins Carmichael Co. in Monday. Tue Arcus promotes legitimate business and public spirit in Jackson, arguing factionalism should recede. Jackson Banking Co. enters its thirteenth year with capital and surplus of 75,000, offering same-day remittance and low rates. Best green coffee sold by Gunn & Co.
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Tue Arcus
Jackson
Jackson Banking Co
Coltion
Jackson Bank Company
Mrs Susan Mann R P Mann Widow Died Near Fincherville
Mrs Susan Mann widow of the late R P Mann died near Fincherville last week and was buried at Sardis church cemetery on Saturday. President R F Maddox visited the city with officers to oversee First National bank interests. Mr Turner of Head Banking Co Forsyth acts as cashier during Judge Carmichael's recovery. Mr Thos K Slaughter will leave Friday for Jacksonville Iowa to join Leake McNeil Drug House. Friends regret his departure. Griffin community wishes him well and hopes he returns home soon.
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Susan Mann
R. P. Mann
Fincherville
Sardis Church
R. F. Maddox
First National Bank
Turner
Head Banking Co
Forsyth
Carmichael
Fire alarm prompts residents to inspect insurance amid straw fire
Fire crews and search parties scoped a false alarm yesterday. They traced the blaze to a pile of straw behind Mr. Hanes' residence, with the hook and ladder company ordered to continue a due and diligent search and report by evening.
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Hook and Ladder Company
Tennant Tours City to Meet Family and Shoe Merchants
Scott Tennant visited the city this week to see his family and discuss shoes with local merchants. He met shop owners and potential partners while touring downtown.
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Scott Tennant
Bargain 5 Room House For Quick Cash Sale
Five room residence in good condition with reliable water. Strong quick cash buyer appeal. Telephone exchange for inquiries.
Wills Suffers Setbacks in Superior Court
Last week in the superior court proved unfavorable for wills with the Sanders case resulting in a will being set aside and the Mapp case involving about $10,000 in property also post trial being set aside. Judge Beck led as counsel in both matters.
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Sanders
Mapp
Beck
Fresh fish every Saturday at Gunon and Co's
Local shop Gunon and Co offers fresh fish every Saturday attracting regular customers and casual shoppers seeking seafood. Store hours and pricing not specified in the readable text.
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Gunon & Co’s
First National Bank of Jackson Opens for Business
The First National Bank of Jackson opened for business yesterday with indications of liberal patronage. Promoters are among the city's leading business people and express strong confidence in the bank's future.
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First National Bank of Jackson
Being a Boy by Charles Dudley Warner Reflections on Boyhood
A newspaper excerpt quotes Charles Dudley Warner noting the fleeting nature of boyhood and the tempting pull of adulthood. It reflects farm life, chores, and boys evading work while engaging in small mischief such as stone throwing at frogs.
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Charles Dudley Warner
Death Notice for Gladys Maddox in Union Ridge
The community notes the death of Gladys Maddox on the 17th. Mentions of local residents Ollie Vickers recovering from rheumatism, N R Vickers recovering from the grip, Ida Lavender dental trip to Jackson, Pearl Gardner teaching, A H Lavender family visit to Smiths Mills, Tennie Moore of Cork visiting Florrie Edwards, plus Joe Davis and Laurence Edwards bird hunting. Weather dampened plans for some youths.
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Tennie Moore
Cork
Florrie Edwards
Joe Davis
Laurence Edwards
Cedar Rock Social Notes and Local Updates
Cedar Rock residents report the ground being worked while families visit, recoveries from illness noted for Mr. and Mrs. Cau thon. L. J. McMichael and family with the O Neals, Miss Daisy Thompson returns from Eastman, and Robert Lee Mays with sister Mary attend Sunday school. Rev Sims of Mercer preaches, Wille Burford visits, O Neals and McMichael families share Sunday time, E W O Neal works roads with defaulters and hired labor. Grand jury returns about forty true bills with convictions this week.
Wanted setting hens and groceries at Gunn & Co
Advert says buyers seek setting hens and notes Gunn & Co offers a full line of first class groceries. Applicant is W. I. Waener. Location implied near Gunn & Co store.
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Gunn & Co’s
Reduced Rates to Washington for Inauguration
The Southern Railway announces special reduced fares to Washington D C for the McKinley inauguration on March 4 1901. Single round trips in first class at one fare, sold March 1 2 and 8 with March 9 1901 final limit. Groups of 25 or more in uniform get even lower rates. Tickets on sale March 1 2 and 8, with final limit March 9 1901. Contact any Southern Railway agent in Atlanta Ga for details and reservations.
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Southern Railway
Great Trank
Washington
Washington, D. C
McKinley
W.H. Taylor
Atlanta
Gunn & Co Offers Eastern Irish Potato Varieties for Planting
Gunn & Co lists genuine guaranteed Eastern Irish potatoes available for planting with top varieties described for growers.
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Gunn & Co
A Fireman's Close Call
A Burlington Iowa locomotive fireman DC Bellamy describes a severe illness and pain before recovering after taking Electric Bitters. The ad touts renewed strength and vigor for weak people and offers Harris Drug Co. a 50 cent bottle with satisfaction guaranteed.
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DC. W. Bellamy
Burlington Iowa
Harris Drug Co
Wanted 2700 Pigeons Advertised by Southern Express Office
A Southern Express Office in Jackson Georgia seeks to hire or arrange for an order of 2700 pigeons. The notice appears as a public appeal or employment-like request in the local paper.
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Southern Express Office
Jackson, Ga
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Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Alex Atkinson
The
Baptist Church
Emmie Davis
Sueyior Court
Grippe
Catton
F. Z. Curry
Goddress
Etheridge
George S’. Gilmore
Rip
Carmichael Co
Gunn &Co
Silverware
Jardinieres
Wills
Boy
Union Ridge
Gladys Maddox
Ollie Vickers
Mr. N. R. Vickers
Miss Pearl Gardner
Flovilla
A.H. Lavender
Smith’s Mills
Kiko
G. W. Kinsman
Cedar Rock
Mother Terra
L. J. McMichael
L. N. O’neal
Daisy Thompson
Eastman
Robert Lee Mays
Miss Mary
Mr. Sims
Mercer
Wille Burford
McMichael
Family
L. T. O’neal
E. W. O’neal
W. I. Waener
Inauguration
H. Cantrell
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