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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1897
Page
2
A dated Argus column discusses a Greek Turkish armistice, political appointments like Stephen R. Mallory as state senator successor, and a push to build a new courthouse off the public square. It emphasizes local support for Glessner as state librarian and critiques railroads bottling Macon.
The Supreme Court affirms the lower court ruling convicting the Crawford County ordinary as a fool and fining him 400 dollars or a year’s salary. Judge Felton imposed the sentence and the ordinary now faces a further payment labeled as the spondulix.
The Darien Gazette celebrates its 28th anniversary praised as a clean newspaper. Editor Dick Grubb is lauded for steadfastly defending local interests and delivering years of loyal service. The piece commends the paper and wishes ongoing success under Grubb’s management.
Bro Alf Fouche of the Henry Co Weekly wins praise as a top humorist in the South. The piece jokes about Jackson growing like McDonough and casts Fouche as a colonel in a playful toast to his wit.
Judge Estill of Tennessee tells the grand jury to indict any justice of the peace or county officer proven guilty of drunkenness. He even says the judge himself is under possible scrutiny and must be investigated if proof exists, urging no fear in indictments.
The Pike County Journal states Pike County will nominate a candidate if Judge Beck resigns. While the identity is not disclosed, Col. S N Woodward of Barnesville is urged as a worthy choice. Woodward is praised as a gifted jurist and a man of integrity.
LaGrange Graphic editor Cox borrows Washington view to condemn Mr. Cleveland's Reform Club address. He mockingly contrasts a small electorate with six and a half million voters and uses vivid metaphors to attack the call for surrender of convictions.
Cooper, convicted at La Grange of voluntary manslaughter for killing Danson last week, receives a twelve year penitentiary sentence.
Governor Atkinson narrates a near comic episode from a recent inspection of convict camps during a Chautauqua visit to Hawkinsville. He describes descending with guards into coal mines and meeting a convict who exclaims upon recognizing him, prompting a humorous exchange.
In Flovilla items Judge Beck remains firm no candidacy for Congress is announced now or soon. Col Bloodworth will not run for judge and Beck would resign if he enters politics. The piece praises Beck as a capable Georgian and notes he would honor constituents if he seeks public office.
Reported donor Mr. Astor contributed 125000 to the Princess of Wales fund aiding dinners for London’s homeless poor children during the Queen Jubilee week. The gift supports meals as public celebrations mark the jubilee.
A famed healer Miller relocates his operations to Atlanta and opens wholesale healing rooms. Crowds flock to the miracle worker as he becomes the city’s sensation, mirroring his Lithia Springs notoriety during his spree. A related tale shows a sea captain and a lawyer next door.
A fragmentary line depicts a woman who does not love but will marry to avoid dependency on her own earnings. The passage hints the era’s social pressures and the persistence of Cupid’s arrow despite weariness.
A hen's death at Mrs. Travis’s city home last week yielded a gizzard containing brass tacks birdshot pins a brass ring steel fragment and crushed brass. The mix of small metal items is on display at The Enter- He of his oierten Hatennrisa aan their P. cee one 3.
A Griffin Call item notes Rev. T W O Kelley recovering at Indian Spring after a telephone message received at 3 am. Friends across Griffin and the state rejoice at his probable full restoration and good health.
James Rowland of Fairhaven New York says his wife suffered rheumatism for 25 years. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm she slept within an hour and now uses it for aches. Previously tried medicines did not help as much. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from the local store.
Roger Lee the negro boy who killed John Ridgeway in February surrenders to Bailiff McElheny and seeks a preliminary trial. The trial date is set for tomorrow before Judges Bell and Collins. G M Dr. Rolfe Hunt preached a funeral at Rock Creek church. George Head at High Falls is dangerously ill. A Macon Telegraph writer reflects on Gen. Longstreet and Grant ties, noting marriage connections span from pole to pole and a newspaper man in Atlanta links Bonaparte Washington Grant Longstreet Jackson and Cleveland. The piece ends with a reflection on wealth and church attendance versus penitentiary avoidance.
Dr. Van Stranchfield known as Presto Pedro Change was jailed Sunday by Sheriff Beauchamp after attempting to enlist a colored woman Jennie Fitch for a horse and buggy for a planned town speech. He fled with the equipment, spent Saturday night in Row Springs district, was captured Sunday at Indian Spring, and remanded to jail in default of a $100 bond.
A vintage advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a simple, guaranteed tobacco cure. It claims rapid results and mass success, offering a 50 cent price and a free sample by mail.
The column notes Mr W L Carter as a candidate for county treasurer. He is known as a deserving man and is expected to receive support from his friends.
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