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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1901
Page
6
Forest Gooden, conductor for the Gate City electric line, shot a man after being assaulted during fare collection aboard an outgoing car in Bremincham Alabama on March 18. The wounded man escaped after leaping from the vehicle.
The State Convention of the Democratic party of Alabama will meet in Montgomery at the Auditorium to nominate four at large delegates to the constitutional convention and to ratify congressional and senatorial district nominees. The 504 delegate body is expected to attend amid strong public interest in the upcoming call for a convention.
In Hamilton Alabama on March 18 Mac Amberson 18 miles north of town Piedmont was killed by his son a boy about 17 The father reportedly struck the boy with a stick prompting the boy to draw a pistol and shoot him in the groin causing instant death The Amberson family is prominent in the area and the dispute arose from family affairs
Mosier March 16 report shows the alleged burning of six Negroes in a Baldwin County turpentine camp has no foundation. A published story claimed three discharged workers started the blaze to take revenge and 60 sleeping Negroes perished, which investigators deny.
Patient George W. Wait of South Gardiner Maine praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the only effective treatment for coughs chills and grip He reports relief after one bottle and commends the manufacturers for an honest medicine Available from all medicine dealers.
BriminellaM Ala March 16 The Republican county executive committee is called to meet Tuesday at noon to nominate six delegates for the constitutional convention and one delegate from the senatorial district The congressional district committee will name two delegates to the convention Republicans oppose a new constitution but seek enough delegates to form a minority bloc to curb radical action on suffrage and related issues.
Advert says Dr Kings New Life Pills provide round the clock relief for torpid liver jaundice biliousness fever and ague. Claims to banish sick headache drive out malaria and avoid griping. Small tasty pills, 25 cents at Harris Drug Co.
Mothers endorse One Minute Cough Cure for croup and various throat and lung troubles. It is pitched as a quick remedy for coughs, grippe, asthma, and whooping cough, with Dr W L Creichael cited as authority.
Curtis J. Youngblood trainmaster of the Plant railway at Savannah was seriously wounded in a gunfight at Ashley Junction with robbers. George Watkins, a negro, was fatally shot in the abdomen, another robber also shot. Youngblood and his negro assistant were taken to St. Xavier hospital in Charleston.
A defective wheel on an eastbound freight train caused a bad wreck at Leeds Alabama. Several cars were wrecked and passenger trains were delayed for hours, with track clearance taking all night. Train crews escaped injury and property damage runs to thousands of dollars.
A Lancaster New Hampshire man reports chronic indigestion and nervous debility improved by Electric Bitters. His wife also praises them for female troubles and overall vigor. The ad claims 50 cents with Harris Co. guarantee.
In BrIAmingham Alabama Coal and Coke company sues Ivy Coal and Coke company for 100000 damages claiming conversion of coal mined on lands in Walker county between January 1 1898 and December 31 1909 totaling about 200000 tons.
In a riot at a nearby negro dance one mile from East Point, county police fought hand to hand with a drunken crowd. Pistols and knives were used. two officers were injured, two rioters cut and one shot. Ten arrests were made and the rioters are jailed at the Tower. The scene was chaotic as officers pursued control.
A testimonial from Mrs. Chas. Applegate of Alexandria Indiana describes near nightly coughing lasting years. She says three $1.00 bottles of Dr King s New Discovery cured consumption and enabled her to gain 58 pounds. The ad claims the medicine cures coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and throat and lung troubles with prices 50 cents and 10 dollars and trial bottles free at Harris Dr Co.
Avpany Georgia March 19 The latest cold weather damaged crops in the region. Truck gardens sustained serious losses and many fruit trees show injuries that may prevent recovery this season.
Milledgeville Georgia March 19 Hon Allatia C Westbrook of this county will be a candidate for the railroad commissioner post now held by Pope Brown upon Brown's resignation to enter the governor race Westbrook aims to succeed him in the commission role as a candidate for state rail oversight.
Counterfeits of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve risk blood poisoning. The genuine product bears the DeWitts name on box and wrapper. It is a healing salve for skin diseases and particularly effective for piles per Dr. W. L. Carmichael.
In Macon on March 18 the local Machinists union voted to join the State Federation of Labor and elected delegates to attend its annual convention in Columbus on April 17.
A Morganton Tenn. mother, D Isbill, reports her daughter’s large sores or scald head healed by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad claims it cures eczema tetter salt rheum pimples sores ulcers and piles. Available for 25 cents at Harris Drug Co.
Atlanta reports the Southern proposes to the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis lessees to build a new passenger station on state property if granted a 50 year lease. The move reflects ongoing plans for a modern facility in the city.
A Lonaconing professor suffered neuralgia and indigestion for thirteen years. After doctors failed, a friend recommended Kedol Dyspepsia Cure. He reports complete relief after using a few bottles, stating it digests what you eat. Dr. W. L. Carmichael.
In Baxley Georgia on March 19 Dr and Mrs J L Weaver show a commission issued to Major T F Thomas grandfather of Mrs Weaver who aided at New Orleans under Old Hickory The document is signed by James Madison and James Monroe as war department leaders. DeWitts Little Early Risers are advertised by Dr W L Carmichael Co.
A. J. Gable, formerly of Atlanta, was acquitted in the superior court of murder for the December 30 Tybee killing of Wm. Smith. The men were drinking in a Tybee mess room when a dispute over bicycling ability sparked the fatal confrontation on the beach.
The sheriff will sell before the Jackson courthouse on the first Tuesday in April 1901 at sale hours. Described property includes five acres in the 552nd District GM bound by John B Thomas lands Ocmulgee River Fed S Nasworthy lands and Emory Maddox estate and a second tract of about eighty acres in the 616th District with river and Keys Ferry Road boundaries. Both are levied to satisfy tax claims against M Franklin Agent and A A Lemon respectively with notices served as required. J M Crawford sheriff.
The town of Jackson in said county will offer for cash on the first Tuesday in April 1901 a 60 acre tract in the 612th district GM bounded by Lucy Smith John C Gunn John A Moore and John H Gaston. Levied to satisfy a superior court judgment in W I Shields v S KF Flynt with tenant in possession noted by attorney Gol Uhas L Redman. Sheriff J M Crawford issues this notice March 6 1901.
The Southern Railway announces a round trip rate of one and one third fares from all Georgia points to Valdosta and return due to the Georgia Baptist Association meeting. Tickets sell March 27 and 28 with final return limit April 20, 1901. For details contact any railway agent.
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