29 Mar 1895
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1895
Page
1
The New York Store announces a large spring stock to lift winter gloom. Easter Toilettes and exquisite Spring Dress Fabrics come with a buyer returned from New York and eastern markets. Prices are described as unprecedented across lines.
A new millinery opening promises a grand event in Jackson and adjacent Butts County. Mrs. Gresham will supervise the millinery department with Miss Dora Buchman of Baltimore directing the trimming. The display includes dress goods and other departments led by R. B. Brown and A. Whitney with C. R. Gresham as manager.
The department features new spring and summer fabrics including crepons, dimities, plisses, printed organzas, Swiss fabrics, novelty dress patterns in French and German blends, wool goods, Henriettas, cashmeres, serges, berges in black and colors, and a superb line of laces and embroideries shown in Jackson.
The notice highlights remembered events for an opening day on Thursday and a follow up on Friday. It references page markers and a reminder style, urging readers to attend. No specific times or locations are provided in the readable text.
The store promotes its gloves and hosiery department with a complete line of Foster, Pane & Co.'s kid gloves in black and colors. Plain kid and swede options are available, all at popular prices and guaranteed.
Our Spring and Summer silks cannot be matched for variety and price. Silk fabrics in new dainty colorings suit dress trimming and shirt waists.
A brief schedule note lists Friday evening hours from 8 to 10 o'clock. The readability is limited but indicates a time window for an event or service during the Friday evening period.
The page lists Northbound and Southbound train numbers with their departure times at Jackson. It also includes local ads for accident insurance by McDonald & Kinard, seed and garden products, a typewriter, and a note on a forthcoming fruit crop. Additional items mention loans from J. G. McDonald and local commentary on mail service and gardening.
Jackson news briefs showcase McDonald Kinard accident policies and bargains from Hanes Jeweler, Oil Mill seed payments, plantings and crop outlook, factory talk, and social updates. Mentions Meade Hendricks editorials, births, deaths, school and bank remarks, plus Mrs Childs death and family tributes.
Miss Jinks, longtime resident of Jenkinsburg, died Sunday near her home. She left several married brothers and had many friends. A coincidence links her death to Mrs. J. W. Childs, who also died of consumption near Bersheeba church, though they were not related.
The Jackson Institute hosts a fourth Friday afternoon entertainment with children recitations. The piece lauds the training and demeanor of the children and urges public attendance, noting the event benefits both performers and attendees.
Beaversville Sr druggist Mr G Cailloutte credits Dr King's New Discovery with saving his life after La Grippe left him near death. He says after trying many physicians he recovered after using three bottles and urges readers to obtain a free trial at R G Bryans' drug store.
The display highlights Sheer India Linens White and Cream Organdies Persian Malls and Dimities Victoria Lawns Check Muslins and related textiles highlighting fresh and staple offerings for customers.
The clothing department highlights new spring styles in men's youths and children's suits at rock bottom prices. It also features men boys and children's odd pants at exceptionally low prices and recommends inspecting the department before buying spring clothing.
Store promotes its styles quality and prices as the footwear headquarters. Opening days are Thursday and Friday April 4 and 5 with polite attention to all visitors, whether purchasers or not.
A 72 year old Rev C W Oliver preaches a sustained series at the Baptist church. Though uneducated, he draws a attentive hour long audience with earnest passion, fueling hopes for a Jackson revival and old time religion. Also notices on seed potatoes plant sale, accident insurance, and 1895 street tax due.
The Globe Store announces a fashion opening for dress goods and millinery on Thursday and Friday April 4th and 5th. Featured Dutch Bonnets Napoleons Paris and Louise hats. C G Fensell & Co proprietors invite shoppers to browse the new stock.
Governor Atkinson proclaims a reward of 200 dollars for the arrest of unknown parties who removed fish bars and spikes from five rails on the Southern Railway near Jackson Butts County between March 18 and 21 1895. All state officers are urged to aid in apprehending suspects for trial.
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