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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
6
The notice appears as a formal city document dated May 25 1900 from Jackson Georgia. It presents a ceremonial or administrative header without readable actionable content.
Dr. Len G. Broughton of Atlanta clashes with critics over a Brobdingagian wedding planned for the Georgia Baptist Orphans Home benefit. He defends his stance against mock marriages and argues for sanctity of marriage amid opposition from the Atlanta Journal and local readers.
The Walton News corrects circulation that Monroe County endorsed local option by the primary vote. It states Monroe County did not endorse such a stance and clarifies the actual outcome of the primary in the district for State Senator and Representatives.
In Monroe the avowed prohibition candidate Mr Steed defeats opposition candidate Mr Roland Ellis by 115 votes. Carson and McGough who ran on the local option ticket for the House were defeated as Darden and Allen, both new men but strong prohibitionists, were nominated. The statement aims only to present facts for public judgment.
The editorial claims all barkeepers, blind tigers, whiskey men, saloon owners in wet counties, whiskey crowd candidates, and newspapers aligned with whiskey influence back local option. It frames local option as a universal stance among Georgia players.
J F Norris a Jackson visitor and son of W D R Norris drowned at Lakewood after camping with three companions. He swam with Joseph B Smith who tried to rescue him as a party drank and slept in the woods. Coroner ruled accidental drowning after initial foul play doubt.
Ephor Arcus analyzes the county primary results noting the defeat of Carmichael and Hall, the sheriff race shift with Banks and Crawford, and Davis’s clerk victory. He recalls the crowd in Jackson, a prank with cannon crackers, and hints at Etheridge vs Ogletree dynamics in local politics.
Ty located the body with grappling hooks around 9 PM and an inquest led to an accidental drowning verdict. Norris, 27, unmarried, son of contractor W D B Norris of Garnett Street, was a railroad employee. Three companions testified at the proceeding.
Mr K Guyton and Miss Lillie Otelia Upchurch secretly wed in Jackson on Sunday April 8. They fled home to avoid parental objection, returned to McDonough, and revealed the marriage yesterday. The bride is T J Upchurch’s daughter, and the groom is from a noted local family.
Public signage now marks streets for Griffin Forsyth Monticello and nearby villages so visitors can locate Jackson easily with clear placards. No danger or confusion remains as boards guide travelers to the right streets.
Dr. Len G. Broughton pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Atlanta is in town this week at the invitation of his friend Dr. W. A. Nelson. The influential southern preacher is praised for steadfast faith, considered eccentric by some and welcomed by Jackson as a guest for a few days.
A telegram from Libertytown Maryland reports the death of Bernard Wright a well known Jackson cigar maker at the Jackson Cigar Factory. He had been in poor health and returned home about ten days ago drawing sorrow from friends of both sexes in Jackson.
At a Tuesday council meeting Mayor Beauchamp prepared a resolution asking the Railroad Commission to compel Southern Railway to build a new Jackson depot. A Forsyth or Barnesville style brick depot is demanded, with city proof of necessity to be presented at the commission hearing. If needed, the city vows to press hard for the project.
The piece highlights Gunn & Co. delivering groceries to Jackson households. It emphasizes reliability and the notion that the first man’s creator sees and hears, framing the shop as dependable for well off families.
Gunon and Co advertise ginger snaps priced at 25 cents per barrel. The terse notice notes a sale or listing of product pricing for their stock.
Mr Ephor writes in this newspaper to thank friends who backed him in the last nomination and helped him secure the Tax Collector's office. He extends good wishes to opponents and promises to prove worthy of the support received.
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