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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1897
Page
6
The Jackson Argus carries local notices and obituaries rates, a plea for ads in home papers, Barnum and Bailey tour dates in Atlanta and Macon, Florida legislature struggles to elect a U.S. Senator, and Peter Cooper’s advice on advertising for town prosperity. The piece ends urging businessmen to advertise locally and maintain visible signs.
The Tennessee Centennial at Nashville is described as the greatest show in the state. A general notice introduces the enterprise and promises a clearer next week detailing principal buildings to guide readers planning to attend the Nashville exposition.
The writer argues the old court house should stay in place rather than being sold. They propose converting it into county offices with a park surrounding, fountains from waterworks, and a retreat for workers, framing the plan as a display of liberality and frugality.
Stockholders of the Jackson Institute are urged to meet at the courthouse on Monday May 17 1897 at 3 p m to elect a new Board of Directors. W M Mallet is chairman of the board. Also included are advertisements for Dr Tichenor’s Antiseptic DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Cascarets Candy Cathartic and C C C with claims of various cures and prices.
The Atlanta Journal reports Hon. W. C. Glenn will study anatomy and the nervous system with Dr. Gilbert to test medical experts as he pursues saving Flanagan from the gallows on an insanity plea. He says he will dissect nerves to gauge expert knowledge.
J P McElroy and W F Mackey begin chopping cotton in the area. Mr G W Head visited Griffin last week. Two picnics occurred last Saturday from Jackson and Forsyth. A Forsyth lady sent a plate of cake. Willie Erim of Senoia visits Joe Williams this week. Mrs Fila and Miss Willie Ham went to Jackson last Monday. Joe Williams is ill with La Grippe and may miss the picnic barbecue. Wynns Mill visit by W C Wynn and W B Lewis with Dr J A Wynn. R L Tingle called the community’s boss horse swapper. Capt Joe Weaver and others fished on camp trip. rumor says they sought Simpson’s medicine. Wheat crop looks promising. oats not so much. A note offers a money-making hoax involving a folded dollar and a silver dollar ring to send to a printer and best girl.
Classified listing offers thirty bushels of King’s Improved Cotton Seed for sale at 50 cents per bushel. Contact George Kinard by telephone or mail from Towaliga Georgia.
The piece recalls Damar's Mill near Pepperton, noting the Nutting cotton factory burned during the Civil War and the early dam built for milling. It mentions granite wells, a planned railroad linking water power to the Southern system, and local residents visiting on a Sunday, including Joe Wright and Miss Lizzie Ezell.
Miss Lizzie Kinard recovers from la grippe. D. M. Grant dies aged about 75 and is buried at Fellowship church with Rev. Harrison Jones officiating. Leila Wells buried also at Fellowship church, age about 20. Kinard Bros. ready threshing season. R D Cole of Newnan visits for machinery orders. W F Mangham very ill. Farmers glad for last night's rain.
A mad dog was killed at D N Carmichael's last Wednesday morning after it sought shelter under a house. Joe Leach of Griffin visited yesterday and Mrs Leach will stay until Sunday. Many youths plan a Warm Springs picnic in Meriwether County tomorrow. Children Day at England's Chappel drew a large crowd and pleased attendees. Mr and Mrs Buchanan of Jackson were here Sunday. Mrs I B Carmichael remains in town.
Fragmentary OCR text from Atlanta section shows scattered time references and a music note. Distinct names, dates, or places are unreadable, yielding an incomplete item with unclear event or listing.
A local tribute to Tobe Williams, a Confederate veteran facing terminal illness. The author recalls his bravery, humility, and care for his wife and children, and urges fellow Populists to support his family by donating the remainder of his income from public office.
Advertiser claims T A Slocum M D offers three free bottles of newly discovered cures for consumption and bronchial lung diseases to readers who send an address. Proponent asserts widespread past successes and asks to mention the paper when writing.
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Conductor Sloan confronted two Jackson men Bet Cook and Charley Ringfield who attempted to take over a train. They flashed pistols after a fare dispute. Cook was held by police in Jackson and the other man later posted $300 bond. Sloan pressed charges for pointing a pistol and carrying concealed weapons. Witnesses praised Sloan for his courage.
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