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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1897
Page
5
Advertiser notes Hanes sells silverware and spectacles while Allen & Co runs grocers and fresh mackerel. Mrs Cawthorn and son visit from Atlanta as guests of Mrs Tenant. Dr Crum enjoys fishing in South Georgia and J Tom Stewart takes a position on Cumberland Island. Town talk highlights new opera house plans and church windows and urges farm and city property deals.
Allen & Co offers teas and ice while Harp provides ice at low prices. Hanes the Jeweler lists clocks. The Argus advertises blank Masonic limits for sale printed in color. Hitchins sells hardware cheap. George Knard, notable local farmer, visits The Argus. Dr. W L Carmichael attended a state pharmaceutical meeting in Macon, first time since relocating to Jackson for leisure. J J Thornton & Co promotes car load buggies and vehicle sales. Etheridge of Jackson Banking Co travels to New York. Globe Store showcases linen suits and drapedits. Mesdames Taylor of McKibben visit Jackson. One Minute Cough Cure advertised. High Falls Electric considers an electric railway to Jackson. The Novelty Shop offers applications to prove its character. The former post office building is moved to Collins lot behind the Star store.
A collection of notices and short ads. Prof J M Johnson visits family in Jackson and is pleased with Shellman Ga. Allen Co promotes flour and pickles. J W Billings of New York Life visits. Macon and Jackson firms advertise goods and services. The Elberton Star comments on early election campaigning.
Notice announces an examination for a teacher license on the 29th inst at Jackson Institute with a one day limit dated May 20 1897 signed C S Mappox C B C The notice mentions A C Smith and wife of Monroe 2 visiting Jackson from Wednesday to yesterday praising the Smiths for contributing noble sons to the town and expressing Jackson's debt of gratitude.
Stockholders of the Jackson Oil Mill Company meet at the court house in Jackson Georgia on Tuesday June 1st. Mr A D Hendrick Jackson Ga May 5th 1897. Someone seeks best corner lot in town for a big double store and offers to connect buyers with a large trade.
Christian preacher Harrison Jones will preach at Thomas Marton’s Friday night service. James A. Moore notes peaches are ripening in south Georgia. Jackson plans a new Masonic hall replacement.
Judge Beck returned from Zebulon and drew the jury yesterday morning fixing the first Monday in June as the trial date for Taylor Delk charged with the murder of Sheriff Gwyn.
Ice arrives by the carload and W. E. Harp invites customers to send in orders for immediate delivery.
W F Stopert of Worthville Georgia reports two mules missing from his place recalled on Monday night last. One has a bridle, one is bay and the other mouse colored. Return expected with reward offered and contact at Worthville.
Honey in comb and extracted honey offered for sale by J A Plunket. Local advert notes availability and pricing terms.
The voter registration book is open at Potts & Stewart's for the upcoming court house bond election. It will remain open until May 29 at 4 p.m. Judge Carmichael, renowned among Georgia ordinaries, attended the Ordinarys convention in Macon. Marguerite Cantrell was critically ill with spasms but is now much improved. McDaniel near town trapped a large highland moccasin in a steel trap while intending to catch rats, and he killed another moccasin nearby.
The Argus reports Joel B. Watkins a county notable who has not planted Irish potatoes in over 40 years yet grows potatoes each year on the same ground. The potatoes are volunteers and the same patch has lasted nearly fifty years. Watkins has no other patch and it would be interesting to know the bushel yield from this patch.
Dr J M Bostworth will deliver a lecture at Mt Bethel church Henry county on the 5th Sunday in May. Everyone invited. Admission free with no collection or contribution received.
J T Wilson, noted Fincherville citizen, visits The Argus. Judge Carmichael elected vice president at the Ordinary's convention in Macon this week. Hulls priced loose at 20 cents per hundred, baled hulls at 20 cents per bale, and cotton seed meal at 1.00 per hundred pounds.
R H Calvert offers first class painting including plain and ornamental work. He asserts the service will be profitable for the client and invites inspections.
Miss Nina Harris and her cousin Miss Effie Head from Zebulon are visiting Jackson. Effie enjoys the stay and a select picnic in her honor is planned for Saturday at Pittman’s Ferry with a jolly time anticipated.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles without ey required and promises guaranteed relief in all cases.
Farmers can purchase muriate of potash at The Star Store, advertised by J. B. Settles. This notice promotes the same product for agricultural use, highlighting availability through Settles at the local shop.
Jim Thornton and John Settles traveled to Bernesville this week and found the trip pleasant. John notes that after crossing the river, all the cotton lay in the water furrow, a method endorsed by farmers John Carter and Pitts Newton.
Joe Wright served as Jackson's king bee at a Warm Springs picnic traveling from McDonough to Luella. He dropped a can dy which John Lowe picked up. Wright calls the day a comedy of errors as it became the hottest on record.
At the court house last Tuesday the Jackson Institute trustees were re elected. W M Mallett was chosen chair man and F Etheridge secretary. A committee including W M Mallett F S Etheridge J R Carmichael and Dr Mays will review applications for the President post left by Blasingame. The full board will convene after the committee decides. The notice speaks of a bright prospect for the school.
The Argus notes Uncle Hal Byars turning 77 with cheerful demeanor and long memory. He recalls events from age three, including falling on a rock and breaking his shoulder blade, saying life feels brief.
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