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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1898
Page
4
Notice announces a mass meeting of the Democrats of Butts county in Jackson on March 12, 1898 at 10 a m to reorganize the executive committee and handle other business. The current executive committee is to convene at 9 a m on the same day. Ose Hendrick, Chairman Democratic Executive Committee.
Washington February 16 The State Democratic executive Committee will meet at Kimball House March 17 at 11 am to fix the time for the state convention and arrange primary election procedures for nominating governor and state officers. A. S. Cray chairman. Monroe county sheriff candidates three Democrats plan to a later primary. Representative A. H. Ogletree says he will not seek re-election.
An editorial note touts Simmons Liver Regulator for digestion and presents a word contest by The Constitution offering a $5000 prize to subscribers guessing the 1897 98 cotton crop. The March 1 deadline encourages readers to subscribe The Argus and the Constitution at $1.50 yearly for a chance to guess.
The Argus declares Robt. L. Berner the best choice for Georgia governor and pledges support. It lauds his platform as consistent with his record and predicts he would unite the Democratic Party and reflect credit on the state. It notes all candidates are capable and wishes the nominee success.
Editor Thaxton lauds the Dublin Courier and the Georgia wiregrass section. He recalls sending thousands of papers coast to coast, praising Laurens county’s advantages and urging readers to help grow the Empire State of the South in a Macedonian cry for aid.
The Argus corrects a previous clipping claiming two smallpox cases in Flovilla. Flovilla residents say no current or past cases. two individuals were taken from a plantation outside town. The town officials ask for immediate correction to avoid harming local business.
Mr. W. M. Mallet was chosen to lead the prohibition forces after the election order. He asked to be excused but the meeting refused and demanded an apology. He organized committees across districts and launched a vigorous, systematic campaign in preparation for the county election.
A Monday night theft in Jackson targets C. W. Buchanan’s cigar case. A single box of cigars and about $3 in change were taken while other boxes remained untouched. Authorities pursue a band of robbers and urge swift capture.
Prohibitionists claim a great victory in the March liquor vote across Butts County despite bad weather. Every district went dry by a large margin, with Flovilla producing the smallest total of three liquor votes. Prominent county figures and pastors supported the cause, and a Methodist church meeting celebrated the result.
Notice states the regular annual convention of the Sunday schools of Butts county will be held at County Line church on Friday before the first Sunday in April, April 1st. Delegates are requested from all Sunday schools for full attendance. assembly at 9 30 a m. President J M McMicuazi, Butts County S S Association Georgia. Cane syrup and New Orleans open kettle offered at Allen & Co's.
The first Pupil's Recital of the year will be held at the Jackson Institute tonight. Miss Moseley's pupils will present recitations drills and musical selections. Doors open at seven and the program begins at 7 30.
Miss Rosa Thornton is listed as a teacher on the Roll of Honor at the Jackson Institute for February.
Mrs. L. M. Haynes of Springfield Missouri asks to publish her letter urging women to use Pe-ru-na claiming cure for female weakness pelvic catarrh. She cites treatment by four doctors in 1897 and four and a half bottles of Pe-ru-na as relief and offers a free book Health and Beauty on catarrh to readers.
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