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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1894
Page
2
The Argus issue dated May 24 1894 lists Harmon and J G McDonald as editors and publishers. It notes second class mail matter and a yearly subscription of one dollar.
An editorial urges that courts in Butts County remain independent from political influence and free of pecuniary incentives. It warns against partisan courts and endorses impartial, salaried judges, noting neither candidate favors any special court and pledging not to publish unsigned opinions.
The passage notes Queen Victoria at 75 still healthy while the Prince of Wales is younger and bald. It suggests the queen may outlive Albert, joking that his notable feat is a coat named after him, the Prince Albert coat.
The piece argues the People's party platform can be read two ways like the Democratic platform. It claims Southern and national views differ and calls populists dissatisfied Democrats tainted by democracy. It warns to go slow on platform changes lest government power grow and personal liberty shrink.
The Telfair Enterprise endorses Hon. A. O. Bacon as the choice of a large share of Georgia voters for the United States Senate. The paper praises the dignity of the office and states it is in the Bacon column, believing he will meet the demands of the role.
A remark on philosophy notes a man can feel for his own troubles and for his neighbor's with equal ease. It observes there are ten philosophers and critiques refusing to speak to a next door neighbor while praying for the heathen as inconsistent.
The Atlanta Journal notes a faulty Evans campaign count claiming Evans won two to one from a poll under 400 voters. The piece argues the arithmetic would yield a four to one ratio and a maximum majority of 133 1-3 if the result were truly two to one.
The writer urges all county legislature candidates to declare their choice for the U.S. senator. In Butts County speakers are urged to reveal whether they will support Hon. A. O. Bacon, calling for plain statements on stand.
Call for an inventor to create a device or system that signals when a person has reached an optimal talk limit. The idea envisions preventing listening fatigue and encouraging timely conversations.
The piece offers moral maxims on planning beyond life, renouncing sin, and growth in knowledge. It urges speaking sparingly, avoiding self conceit, valuing love, and gratitude to lessen trials while noting contentment can be found without riches.
An advertisement offers a hard rubber fountain pen with a guaranteed smooth ink flow for 25c ink and 2c stamps for a half year of Virginia magazine. The magazine is a 24 page illustrated periodical for home and farm use, mailed to subscribers in Richmond Virginia.
Worthville May 31, Iron Spring crossroads June 1, Dublin June 4, Indian Springs June 5, Jenkinsburg June 6, Kinard's Store June 7, Hammond's Store June 8. Jackson County courthouse Saturdays starting April 14 except second Saturday monthly. C. R. Carter, T. R.
An old advertising blurb claims President Cleveland has a disease and touts Botanic Blood Balm as a blood purifier and builder. It promises quick improvement for blood and skin diseases, rheumatism, and catarrh, sold for one dollar per large bottle through druggists.
An advertisement proclaims Orange Blossom as a painless remedy for diseases peculiar to women and lists W. L. Carmichael as the seller.
Voters are informed announcements cost five dollars in advance and will not be published until payment is made. J A McMichael announces candidacy for Georgia General Assembly in Butts County subject to Democratic nomination. T J Dempsey announces re election bid to Georgia General Assembly from Butts County subject to Democratic party action.
W. W. Thaxton appeals to Democratic voters of Butts County asking for the tax collector nomination. He cites poverty, renter status with six children, past hardships, loss of two wives and three children, illness in the family, and being an old Confederate veteran seeking the office.
Statements announce J H Ham I J Gilmore S D Thurston M M Mills Jr and W A Mangham as tax receiver candidates with party approval. Notes Mills is blind yet writes and mentions war service while Mills earned no pension. Davin J Tauxton seeks clerk of the superior court citing need to support a large family and ill wife.
Readvertised sale set for June on the first Tuesday before the court house door in Butts County Georgia. Sixty acres in district 612 bounded by Duke Byars Mallet and Holifield, three miles east of Jackson on Jackson to Macon road, levied to satisfy Equitable Mortgage Company suit against Jabez H O Holifield. Tenant in possession given written notice. May 7 1894.
W A Noten as guardian for Sallie Nolen James Nolen Mary Nolen Bessie Nolen and Isaac Nolen applies to the Superior Court of the Flint circuit on June 1 1894 to sell eighty three acres in Spalding County near Floxvilla to reinvest proceeds. Lands abut W C Whidby I Z Pye G T Carson and J A Smith railroad interference endangers children aged ten and under. The property is three miles from Floxville with ordinary improvements. Application to be in Griffin Georgia.
M L Harris applies for guardianship of Annie Pearl Rosa Ranza and Grivr Harris minors of Rebecca Harris deceased. Hearing set for the first Monday in June at the Ordinary J F Carmichael signature May 1 1894.
J M Crawford administrator of A M Harkness seeks discharge after full estate administration. He petitions the court to issue letters of dismission on the 1st Monday in August 1894 and cites all heirs and creditors to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Dated April 26, 1894.
B F Watkins applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Bedford H Darden Jr a non resident deceased creditors and next of kin are required to appear at my office within legal time and show cause why permanent administration should not be granted Witness J F Carmichael Ordinary dated April 28 1894
By order of the Butts County Court in 1892 the estate of Columbus Larford is auctioned. On the first Tuesday in June 1894 the re versionary interest in the dower belonging to Martha Burford widow is to be sold at the courthouse door in Jackson for cash. The dower covers 25 1 3 acres with dwelling shop and improvements. full description is on file with the Butts Superior Court minutes May 7 1694 FS Etheridge administrator.
Roofing costs only two dollars per 106 square feet and makes a durable roof for years. Any one can install it.
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