Obituary and notices from the 1896 Atlanta edition
The item lists advertising rates for local notices and obituaries, with 6 cents per line and 1.00 for obituaries. It notes remittance methods by bank draft or money order and reports political events including a State Democratic Convention meeting in Macon on June 25. It also mentions Arthur Hange stabbing Will Spinks in Atlanta, with Spinks dying from his wounds.
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Macon
Arthur Hange
Will Spinks
Atlanta
Spinks
New Discoveries Reveal Global Warrior Presence
England and Italy report that fighting forces exist on the Dark Continent and other regions. The note emphasizes that civilization does not always produce only peaceful peoples, highlighting the ubiquity of martial traditions.
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England
Italy
Georgia Holds Single Party Convention Endorse Crisp for Senate
The Georgia State Executive Committee voted 22 to 11 to hold only one convention, aligning with public will. The piece endorses Charles F Crisp as the next U S senator, praising his knowledge of national Capitol affairs.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Chas. F. Crisp
National Capitol
World News Digest Highlights Wars and Conflicts
The article describes a broad model news sheet covering ongoing wars in Africa, events in Spain, Cuba, and global affairs occupying readers across continents. It emphasizes a comprehensive snapshot of current events.
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Africa
Spain
Cuba
People urged to let counties express senatorial choice
The suggestion by Mr Crisp to let county residents express their preferred United States Senator is praised as a sound idea. It would give the people a voice though constitutional change is required and will take time and effort. The proposal is endorsed as a worthy trial.
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Crisp
United States
Our New Quarte r The Argus Moves to Bank Hall
Our New Quarte r The Argus announces new quarters in Bank Hall over the Globe Store. Readers are invited to rest and view exchanges from across the country. The move began last Thursday morning and was completed without missing an issue. The note highlights the exterior sign and welcomes visitors.
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the ArGus
Globe
Crisp Named as Georgia Senate Candidate
The people of Georgia praise Chas F Crisp for the Senate run calling him a champion of the people's rights in Washington. They note his long service in Congress and as speaker of the house, arguing no other candidate matches his qualifications and predicting his election success.
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Geogia
Chas. F. Crisp
Senate
United States
Crisp
Heetter
Jean
Congress
House
Georgia
Wright for Crisp Endorses Crisp for Georgia Senate
Col Y A Wright, interviewed on senatorial prospects, declares Crisp the best man for the Georgia Senate. He would back Crisp if elected to the lower house and supports public expression at primaries to favor Crisp as Gordon’s successor. Wright urges legislators to endorse Crisp.
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Col. Y. A. Wright
Aravs
Crisp
Senate
Georgia
Chas. F. Crisp
United States Senate
Judge Crisp
Wright
Jnc
Southern literature gains boost as Macon man wins $10000 prize
The rising Southern literature movement gets fresh momentum after Harry Edwards of Macon wins a $10,000 prize in a competitive contest. The article urges pride in regional authors, noting South’s fertile social and cultural themes, and calls for recognition of homegrown writers over foreign works.
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Harry Edwards
Macon
South
South Sea Islands
Africa
Asia Minor
Cock fight and suffrage debate at Jackson Institute
A damning scene of a planned cock fight ends in both merchant and physician fleeing as their birds refuse to fight. The piece also reports a Jackson Institute debate on women’s suffrage with Misses Garr and Cason opposing, and judges ruling in favor of suffrage. The event included music by a student orchestra and praise for the institute’s ongoing educational work.
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Jackson
United States
Institute
Vailie Garr
Mary Nutt
Neilie Cason
Eva Compton
S. Maddox Co. S.C
Sarah Etheridge
Reflections on state education and McKinley in Georgia
A rural county praises a State School Commissioner and argues for free public schooling financed by rich town leaders. The writer urges uniform dress and school improvements to boost population and property value. The McKinley presidential bid gains momentum with Georgia Republicans backing a vigorous campaign.
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Hugg
Darden
Texas
John I. Hall
Georgia
Butts County
Jackson
Stark Education Boom Boosts Stark Community
Stark town thrives with two churches and weekly prayer meetings. Prof Crowder Mays leads a 100 pupil high school aided by sister Nelly Mays and teachers Miss Clara Hardy and Miss Cunnard. A new schoolhouse and reorganization of the Stark literary league mark progress. Prof Hayes of Jackson addressed the dedication.
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Stark
Ville
Crowder Mays
Nelly Mays
Clara Hardy
Cunnard
Hayes
Jackson
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin eruptions and sores
An advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cats injuries and skin conditions including bruises ulcers and chilblains. It guarantees satisfaction with money-back offer and lists a price of two bits per box available from druggists.
Death of Mrs Emma Graddy Bankston in Jackson Georgia
The Jackson Methodist church notes the death of Mrs Emma Graddy Bankston on January 16 1896 after two weeks of illness. A missionary society member her loss is called irreparable and the ladies publish resolutions of sympathy and praise for her service. The committee includes Miss Eva Sasisnett and Mrs J R Miller and Mrs Y A Wright and the notices will appear in local papers.
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Emma Graddy Bankston
Methodist Church
Jackson Ga
Womans Missionary Society
Sister Bankston
Missionary Society
Wesleyan Christian Advocate
Jackson Times
Arovus
April Sheriff Sales in Butts County Georgia
Butts County will hold a sheriff sale at the courthouse door in Jackson on the first Tuesday in March 1896 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The property is a 50 acre tract in the 616th district G M bounded by J J Wilson L Woods J A P Woods and Walter Welch. Held as security for a mortgage in favor of L T Roberts against J A P Woods. Tenant given written notice. Dated March 11 1806. J C Beauchamp Sheriff B C
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Georgia
Butts County
Jackson
G.M
J. J. Wilson
L. Woods
J. A.P. Woods
Walter Welch
J. A. P. Woods
Superior Court
L. T. Roberts
J. C. Beauchamp, Sherif
B. C
J.J. Wilson
John Thompson
Lindsey
Z.T. Smith
Austin G. Smith
Jas. F. Carmichael
Bvtts
Nancy L. Thompson
J. M. Ingram
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