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Newspaper

Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1910

Page

2

Parish Gazette Notice of Publication Details

Published every Friday at 11.00 a year and entered at Jackson Post Office as 2nd class mail matter by Mrs. A H Shaver.

Jackson A.h.shaver

Ex Gov Hoki Smrtru to deliver address at Byromville school closing

Former governor Hoki Smrtru will deliver the literary address at the closing ceremonies of the public schools in Byromville Dooly County on May 18.

Hoki Smrtru Byromville Dooly County

Mine Explosion Entombs Dozens at Palos Coal Mine

Forty five white men and between 130 and 145 Negroes were entombed in No 3 coal mine at Palos last Friday night after a terrific explosion. Palos lies about 40 miles west of Birmingham and the mines are owned by the Palos Coal and Coke Company.

Palos Birmingham The Palos Coal and Coke Company

Hon W B Situ Clerk of Hall County Dies at Gainesville Home

Hon. W. B. Situ longtime Clerk of the Superior Court of Hall county died at his Gainesville home last Sunday morning at 2 o'clock. He is survived by his wife Miss Hattie Lucile Howell a relative of Hon. Clark Howell of Atlanta and six children.

W. B. Situ Superior Court Hall County Gainesville Hattie Lucile Howell Clark Howell Atlanta

Crop outlook improves after cold spell in Houston County

Agricultural reports say conditions are not as bad as feared. Cotton shows some injury and minor replanting, other crops largely spared, and peach crop may have benefited from April cold. Col. C. C. Duncan of Perry, a longtime Houston County judge and civic leader, is found dead at 70.

Con. C. C. Duncan Houston County Perry Col. Duncan Baptist Church of

Monument proposal for old mammy and uncle in Washington

The piece urges erecting a national monument to both the “old mammy” and “uncle,” praising the idea and citing the Washington Post line that they should be wedded in fame for their simple, loving lives before their journeys end. It notes Judge Calhoun’s example and condemns pistol-toting lawbreakers as a deterrent to such crimes in Georgia.

South Washington Washington Post the Post Macon ‘Telegraph

Confessions Tied to Druid Hills Killings Raise Prospects of Punishment

Two of four African American suspects in Atlanta linked to the Druid Hills tragedy have confessed and officers report strong circumstantial evidence. The killers of Motorman Brown and the wounded Conductor Bryson appear likely to face severe punishment.

Atlanta Druid Hills Brown Bryson

Fireman William Kent Among Survivors In Macon Wreck

Fireman William Kent, once thought severely injured, is now believed out of danger after last Friday’s auto fire engine wreck in Macon. A relief subscription for grieving and injured firefighters’ families has begun, and Macon is expected to provide ample support for those who faced death and injury in the line of duty.

William Kent Macon

Murder Case Deepens in Atlanta Coal Plant Killing

W. M. Holland night watchman at the Atlanta Coal and Ice Company plant was murdered on April 8. His wife Mrs. Holland and D. R. Phillips face charges of complicity. Six white suspects remain under arrest in the case.

W. M. Holland Thurmond Street Atlanta Coal and Ice Company

Atlanta Judge Raises Pistol Carry Penalty to 200

Judge Andy K. Calhoun of the Criminal Court of Atlanta increases the unlawful pistol carrying fine from 50 or 75 to 200 and warns offenders that mercy will not be shown in his court. He urges other state judges to follow suit.

Andy KE. Calhoun Criminal Court of Atlanta

Woodman Spare That Tree Poem Excerpt

A nostalgic poem laments the felling of an oak tree cherished by a family. The speaker pleads with the woodman to spare the aged tree celebrated for shade, memories, and kinship, requesting the oak be left standing while expressing personal attachment.

Notice of stockholders meeting Middle Georgia Inter-Urban Railway

The stockholders are called to meet at the company's principal office in Atlanta Georgia on May 16, 1910. The agenda includes consideration of issuing stock up to 200000 dollars and bonds up to 50000 dollars. L. W. Robert, President, and S. P. Smith, Secretary.

Middle Georgia Inter-Urban Railway Company Atlanta Georgia

Jenkins Stands Firm In Hair Restoration Quest

Tit-Bits notes Jenkins shows remarkable perseverance after trying six different hair restorers and not quitting the fight.

What Everybody Wants Kidney Health Remedy Ad

An advertisement urges immediate use of Foley's Kidney Remedy at first sign of irregularity to restore kidney and bladder function. Sold by Siaton Drug Co.

Foley Siaton Drug Co

College Pennants and Emblems Sold at Spalding Agency

H. M. Shaver reports orders for college pennants school flags fraternity hats caps and emblems from the Spalding Agency Argus Office.

Spalding Argus H. M. Shaver

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