Local notes and visits fill Jackson week
Capt John E Evans visits town and multiple residents like Forest Taylor McKibben Luther Carter Frank Clark and Dr A F White are noted. Atlanta trips for Miss Kalma Gilmore Lois Duke Mrs Z J Buttrill and others. Advertisers push loans and farm equipment. Mrs Tennella Fretwell and Miss Alice Asbell travel. A young Rev C R Nesbit to preach at Presbyterian church starting the 27th.
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C. R. Nesbit
Presbyterian Church
Dr and Mrs Slaton Visit Local Friends
Dr. and Mrs. Oliver Slaton formerly of this place now in Mississippi were visitors this week. The doctor has many relatives and personal friends among the older residents who were delighted to see him.
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Oliver Slaton
Mississippi
Death of Griffin’s Esteemed Henry C Burr
Griffin resident Henry C Burr died and was interred in Griffin last Sunday. A wealthy man, he held the highest rank in Georgia Masonic circles and was renowned for his prominence and influence within the fraternity.
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Jackson Masons
H. ©. Burr
Griffin
Henry C. Burr
Georgia
House for sale at bargain price for cash buyer
Five room home in good condition with good water available. Quick cash purchaser preferred. Apply telephone exchange for details.
Captain Woodward Says Local Fruit Unharmed by Cold Spell
Captain J A Woodward of Jenkinsburg visited the Griffin Call and stated he did not think the fruit in his section was damaged at all by the recent cold spell.
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J. A. Woodward
Jenkinsburg
Griffin Call
Dalton Man A H Shaver Considered for Local Paper
Mr. A H Shaver of Dalton visited the city this week with rumors he will start a newspaper here. He is described as a splendid man who knows how to print a good paper.
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A. H. Shaver
Dalton
McDonough Lawyer Frank Reagan Joins Forsyth Firm
Frank Reagan of McDonough becomes partner at Berner and Williamson in Forsyth. The announcement notes his fine stock and expectations for future prosperity.
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Frank Reagan
McDonough
Berner & Williamson
Forsyth
Frank
Miss Vira High Visits Sister in Alabama
Miss Vira High of Alabama visits her sister Mrs. W. O. Crawley, staying for an extended visit and sharing family time in the region.
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Alice Asbell
Columbus
Alabama
Miss
Vira High
W. O. Crawley
Guano Haulers Constantly On The Move
The report notes widespread active transport of guano with substantial quantities being utilized promptly.
Read Our Advertisers And Support Local Biz
Readers are urged to patronize the advertisers in this paper and back the community. The note emphasizes the value of local businesses and urges ongoing support from residents.
Minister Heads to Winterville After Telegram About Mother
Reverend R B O England departed for Winterville on Wednesday following a telegram stating his mother was stricken with paralysis and in a dying condition.
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R. B. O. England
Winterville
Notice of Isham Glover Contract Term
Public notice states Isham Glover is under six month contract starting January 9 1901. Any person hiring him will be prosecuted under the law.
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Isham Glover
Griffin mocked Uncle Tom's Cabin play in Georgia pun
In Atlanta News Smith Clayton cites Colonel Watterson's plan to form an Uncle Tom's Cabin company in Griffin. He mocks the idea claiming Griffin lacks hens to sign a southern stance on the play and recalls a past Griffin performance with chaotic reception and strong anti bias.
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Colonel Watterson
Griffin
Georgia
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Uncle Tom
McKinley
Eva
Origin of Baseball
Macon News humorously traces baseball origins with biblical and legendary analogies. The playful history maps classic figures to baseball actions, from Adam stealing second to Moses shutting out Egyptians at the Red Sea.
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Macon
the Devil
Eve
Adam
Isaac
Rebecca
Samson
Moses
Cain
Abel
Abraham
David
Red Sea
The Pug and Poodle Exchange a Nose of Trouble
Cartoon caption from New York Evening World shows a pug and a poodle in a humorous exchange. A dog narrator notes a conflict with a bulldog looming, implying comic tension and social snobbery about dog manners.
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New York Evening World
Mass Meeting Called Over Cotton Prices
Hon Harvie Jordan president of the Georgia Cotton Growers Association urges a mass meeting on April 6 to condemn Eastern speculators and their methods that depress cotton prices.
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Harvie Jordan
The
Georgia Cotton Growers’ Association
Dress Making Parlors To Open In Miller Building
Miss L. Gatling will open fashionable dress making parlors in the Miller building next week inviting ladies to call.
Millinery Openings Set for March 27 and 28
Millinery openings occur this season on Wednesday and Thursday March 27 and 28. They promise to be exceptionally attractive.
Monuments Offer Inside Prices for Marble Work
McNeil Marble Co. representative announces inside pricing on all monumental work, inviting potential buyers to discuss affordable options and custom designs for stone monuments.
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McNeil Marble Co
Marriages in Jenkinsburg Two Ceremonies Over Past Days
Charley Childs wed Nora Pulliam with G E Harmon Esquire officiating. Will Tolleson married Elliot with Rev Ware presiding. The areas extend wishes for happiness and prosperity in the true sense of the term.
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Jenkinsburg
Charley Childs
Nora Pulliam
G. £. Harmon
Esquire
Will Tolleson
Elliot
Ware
Mrs B F Moon Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Moon died Wednesday night after a long illness. Her husband Mr Moon was a constant support. The remains were taken to Conyers for burial. Moon was described as a Christian woman whose character shone in all she did and endured. The Argus extends sympathy to Mr Moon.
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B. Moon
Conyers
the Argus
Mr. Moon
Miss Emmie McMichael Plans Jasper Visit to Eva Fox
Miss Emmie McMichael of Jasper county will visit Miss Eva Fox next week. The social note highlights upcoming plans between local residents.
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Emmie McMichael
Jasper County
Eva Fox
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