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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1898
Page
4
The Democrats of Butts County are called to meet in Jackson on March 12 1898 at 10 o clock a m for reorganization of the executive committee and other business. The current executive committee is to convene the same day at 9 o clock a m. OBE Hendrick chairman Dem Ex Com B C
Washington February 16 – The Democratic State Executive Committee will meet at the Kimball House on March 17 1898 at 11 o clock to set the state convention date and to arrange the timing and method for primary elections nominating the governor and state officers. Chairman A B Clay requests newspapers to copy the notice. Money seems to fascinate the Republican administration more than war.
The observations note Spain’s slow success against insurgents and claim a governor race could produce many candidates from militia districts in Georgia. The tone links foreign conflict to domestic political growth and potential competition.
The Argus pledges about 800 pounds of moldable ammunition to strike back at the foe who placed fire crackers under our prize battleship while at rest in Havana harbor. The coast remains vigilant and promises no weakness.
Jackson shows record cotton receipts this year due to low merchandise prices and six to eight top Georgia buyers ready to pay the highest market price. The city touts its status among southern towns and its virtuous citizenry.
A Jackson columnist writes from home under a city council edict limiting movement to curb smallpox exposure. He recalls rumors and colorful reports about patients, mocks the sensationalism, notes local reactions, and thanks J G McDonald for recent Argus work while hoping Dalgo, a subscriber, is not vomiting.
At the detention camp near the poor farm Ordinary Carmichael has added six cottages to isolate suspects. One family of five from near Flovilla remains, with one smallpox case and others held as suspects. Nurses Matt McMichael and B T Deason start duties, while Dr W C Bryant acts as physician in charge until the disease is stamped out.
The Flovilla and Indian Spring Railroad case received a hearing before Judge Beck last week and was ordered sold within thirty days. Proceeds will be used to settle the road's indebtedness with Griffin Banking Co and creditors including Robert Smith W F Smith and George B Elder. Rumor says the listed gentlemen plan to settle Griffin’s claim and operate the line next season after the sale formalities.
The city council has appointed Dr W A Starnes to vaccinate all applicants at no cost. Citizens are urged to roll up their sleeves and take advantage of this opportunity while it lasts.
Court suspended from Saturday to Monday due to illness among several lawyers and public health concerns. Grand jury discharged. Cases disposed include Hale bond forfeiture Lindsey discharged Shannon misdemeanor acquitted Carson assault with intent to murder guilty of assault and battery 12 months Burford gaming guilty 12 months or 40 Boyd larceny guilty 12 months Irwin larceny guilty 12 months Worris gaming guilty 8 months or 40 Johnson assault with intent to murder acquitted Kelly concealed weapons guilty 6 months or 35 Foster misdemeanor guilty fine 125 Lawrence assault with intent to rape acquitted Alexander larceny guilty 12 months Alexander concealed weapons guilty 12 months Tripp assault guilty 12 months or 60 Lula Roberts misdemeanor guilty 12 months or 150 Leroy Berry assault and battery guilty 12 months Lee Berry assault and battery guilty 10 months or 50 Waters burglary guilty 12 months Newton bastardy not pressed Walker gaming guilty 8 months or 50 Amos Roberts burglary guilty 5 years George Greer burglary guilty 5 years Vozier Lee murder guilty of voluntary manslaughter 10 years.
The Populists met at Mays Opera House on Tuesday and elected S. C. Mc Candless as representative to the State Convention in Atlanta on the 16th instant. Attendance was not large but interest was evident among attendees.
Teacher Hezekiah Pendergrass invites all to the Friday night exhibition at Mays Hall on March 18. Sim Dipesey travels with a sore foot but will attend. Meritable Jones remains the teacher’s devoted pupil. Thirty other scholars will perform songs and speeches to raise funds for the Methodist parsonage and Sunday school. Charlie Thomas becomes cashier at the New York Store. Floyd Etheridge moves to the clothing department and assists R N Etheridge.
In Jackson Georgia on March 2 1898 Ordinary Jas F Carmichael announces a smallpox outbreak within county bounds. A detention camp and hospital are set at the county farm. Citizens are urged to report cases and get vaccinated. vaccines are supplied to local physicians across multiple districts.
Mr J V Wallace of Atlanta visits the city this week to take orders for Phillipps and Crew piano dealers of Atlanta. Wallace represents the firm and seeks clientele for new stock and sales in the region.
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