03 May 1895
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1895
Page
1
Sales notes show deep discounts on yard wide sheeting bleaching ginghams and muslin including Fruit of the Loom Bleaching and various Damask textiles. The millinery department touts stylish Hats with strong patronage and praise from customers and competitors alike in Jackson.
A Jackson shop advertises line after line of East New York shoes with prices cut from former amounts to closeout values. Kid button shoes in sizes 8 to 10 1/2 go for 1.30, Misses 11 to 2 at 1.65, ladies Goodyear welt 2 1/2 to 5 at 2.25, and ladies pat and common sense lines across several grades. Also listed are low ladies Oxford ties 50c to 1.25 and men s English ties at 1.00 with a best brogan at 1.00.
A late 19th century Jackson column lists north and south bound train times including express and mail services. It also notes local ice suppliers, upcoming J P elections around May 25, business ads for Crawford Beauchamp Harmon McDonald Kinard and Yost Typewriter, and community remarks on property, insurance, and social issues.
A May 17 joint Sabbath schools picnic is planned for Jackson with locations yet to be decided. Local visitors include Mr Wm Rosser and Mr L O Benton with Mr Cambell from Monticello. The issue notes insurance ads, church resolutions, school awards, and community business updates.
The Atlanta Journal published a sensational story deemed false by Butts County officials. They announce intent to sue for damages not less than $25,000 to fund a new courthouse.
G W Gardner announces a trip from Jackson to Washington for the Southern Baptist Convention next Wednesday. Tickets round trip are ten dollars, with return to Jackson. He invites as many as can go and promises attention to ladies traveling. If joining, inform him at once.
Ice dealer offers wholesale and retail ice with free delivery advertised for May 3 and 4. The brief notice emphasizes low prices and prompt service for customers.
Mr. B. J. Jinks died after a prolonged diabetes illness at about 55. He served as county surveyor of Butts County for twenty years and left a wife and two children. The funeral was held with Masonic honors by St. Johns Lodge of Jackson and burial occurred at Bethel cemetery. The Arets extends sympathy to relatives.
A public notice from Mrs. G. W. Thornton denies rumors of typhoid fever. She states she has suffered a severe nervous prostration instead and asks the public to accept her explanation.
The advertisement highlights summer and spring weight clothing in modern cuts like the London Harvard Derby Sack Regent Imperial and more. It promises better quality than cheap rivals at similar or lower prices.
The department notes heavy patronage over the past two weeks and lists new arrivals this week including Japanese Silks, Plisses, Kai-Kai, Sokoda, and other up to date fabrics for waists. Low opening day prices are cited as the reason for duplicating many lines and attracting shoppers.
The piece highlights Dr Hattie T. Akin joining the community and earning strong local trust after four years with two losses. It praises Prof. J. B. Madden at Jenkinsburg High School and quotes a sermon by Dr I L Gunter. It also references farmers, cotton production, and support for bimetalism as a policy stance in 1873.
A note from a local resident of Jackson expressing sincere gratitude for the kindness and support shown during Daisy’s recent illness. The message thanks neighbors for sympathy and assistance and invites readers to attend the Secret Bargain Day every Monday between 10 and 12 a.m. at Tue Globe Store.
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