25 Mar 1898
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1898
Page
1
In a rush of new goods the shop plans low prices to make every household glad to accept them as permanent guests, hoping to clear the avalanche of arrivals.
Justice Robison presided at a preliminary hearing in the old Presbyterian church for the State against Mattie King charged with the murder of Laborn Washington in Worthville. Testimony from Mrs. G L Washington and Paul Gunn described a fatal shooting during a struggle over a gun as Mattie King allegedly fired at the boy. The defense claimed the shooting was accidental. King was remanded pending next term of the Superior court. Jim King waived preliminary trial on a separate weapons charge.
The Argus records the death of Asbury Maddox at his Henry county home on Sunday the 13th. Aged over 70, he was frail after contracting smallpox. A longtime county citizen, he stood for honesty and aid to others. The Argus extends sympathy to his bereaved relatives.
The writer reports farmer activity and rising political interest across the county. He endorses Hon. A. H. Ogletree for re election, praising his faithful legislative service and urging his candidacy. The note reflects local desire for steady representation and moral governance. OBSERVER, Oatmeal, at Allen & Co's.
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