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Newspaper

Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1898

Page

5

Local notices and arrivals in Jackson Georgia

A collage of brief items lists jurors, visitors, and business updates. Mentions H Maddox serving on a jury, N Etheridge visiting relatives, William Nelson in Macon, Asa Smith and Judge Beck in town, and Pineapples from the Bahamas arriving. Ads note ice delivery by Goggins Crawford and paint from The Carmichael Co. Also reference telephones damaged by a thunderstorm and troops bound for Tampa, with local agents Allen Co and J R Carmichael highlighted.

Asa Smith M.ay. Beck Tlanta

Fresh Dove Hams and Breakfast Bacon at Allen and Co

Local ad announces fresh dove hams and breakfast bacon available at Allen and Company with phone contact 34 for orders and inquiries.

Allen & Co Allen & Co., the Grocers

War- era Oils and Fishes Featured at Hardware Department

The Hardware Department showcases a variety of oils and fishes during wartime supply efforts. Local shoppers can find cooking oils, lubricants, and canned fish aimed at supporting home fronts and wartime needs.

Jackson community notes highlight Army call and local commerce

Jackson residents discuss joining the next volunteer call as local leaders promote duty. Figures like Colonel Y A Wright and Col T J Dempsey return from Washington with posts and duties while merchants Allen Co and The Carmichael Co push sales and paint products. A new Good Templars lodge forms in Forsyth and Mercer's Jesse Jolly nears graduation.

Illness of Mrs Dr W A Starnes Jr Reported

The Argus notes the serious illness of Mrs. Dr. W A Starnes Jr and that Dr Starnes took her to Atlanta for treatment Sunday. She remains under care of three leading Atlanta physicians as she seeks recovery and hopes are for a full return home.

the Argus W. A. Starnes Jr Starnes Atlanta Gate City

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve touted for piles relief

An advertisement claims the product cures piles and promises relief from suffering. It features Dr W L Carmichael and proclaims Witch Hazel Salve as the remedy, implying strong personal benefit for users.

DeWitts W. L. Carmichael

Cumberland Island Hotel to Remain Open This Season

Mr. T. H. Buttrill says Cumberland Island Hotel will stay open this season and will not close as previously reported. He has visited Cumberland in the past month and will soon return home for a vacation and rest.

T. H. Buttrill Cumberland Island Mr. Buttrill Cumberland

DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Regularity

An advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a remedy for constipation and stomach and liver troubles. Dr W L Carmichael & Co promotes the pills as a solution for ongoing digestion issues.

DeWitt W. L. Carmichael & Co

Williams Offered Georgia Immune Captaincy for Cuba

Mr. E. J. Williams of Tifton Georgia, recently wedded to Myrtle Pound of this city, received a Washington telegram offering a captaincy of immunes to invade Cuba immediately. The honor and Williams military standing are noted, with congratulatory remarks from friends in Jackson after several visits.

E. J. Williams Tifton Myrtle Pound Washington, D. C Georgia Cuba Jackson

Water work delay prompts windmill purchases in Jackson

The Globe Store notes residents are erecting windmills for water in absence of waterworks. It urges action on water supply before more homes buy windmills.

Jackson

Bargain Sale Promises 7c Prices On Fabrics At Noon

The C. G. Fennell Co advertises 14 styles Gazonette Broderie at 7c, 10 pieces Organdy Swiss at 9c, and Pereales fabrics by the yard at 7c with next Wednesday sale event announced.

C.g.fennellco Globe C. G. Fennell CO

McCormick Mowers and Binders for sale by Thornton Co

Reliable machines offered by J. J. Thornton & Co. not experimental purchases. Buy McCormick mowers and binders from this dealer.

McCormick J. J. Thornton & CO

Carmichael Co Seals Deals On Paint And Fashion

The ad copy touts Mastic Ready Mixed Paint as superior and sold only at The Carmichael Co. The Jackson Tennis Club hosted Miss Leonard of Vienna for a mixed doubles match with Col. Pliny Hall and Miss Leonard defeating Tom Buttrill and Miss Rosebud Hitchins. The group then dined at the Wigwam in Indian Spring, with attendees listed: Miss Leonard, Rosebud Hitchins, Mary Goodall, Lizzie Slaughter, Annie Carmichael, Mary Lou Tompkins, Messie, Pliny Hall, Harold Griffin, Will Brown, Tom Buttrill, and Jessie Hanes.

Jackson Miss Leonard Vienna Col Pliny Hall Tom Buttrill Rosebud Hitchins Indian Spring Misses Leonard Mary Goodall Lizzie Slaughter Annie Carmichael Mary Lou Tompkins Messie Harold Griffin Will Brown Jessie Hanes

Notice of Bailey departure under contract

Paul and Silas Bailey stand under contract for six months but have left employed. Warning to avoid hiring or harboring them under penalty of law. Date May 21, 1898. L. P. Kelly signs this public notice.

Paul and Silas Bailey L. P. Kelly

Roofing Progress on New Court House Adds to Its Appearance

The roof goes on the new court house building enhancing its handsome exterior. Latest waist button sets arrive with low prices from Hanes and Cash Jeweler. A group of Jacksonians plan a Sunday trip to Griffin to view soldiers at Camp Northern. Mr Will Newton's pew residence near Jackson nears completion and stands as a handsome country home. Wanted 100 head young cattle. The physicians and surgeons of Jackson are asked to stay near The Argus office. Our editor has purchased a bicycle.

John H. McKenzie Augusta Jackson Morrison Court House Griffin Camp Northern Argus

Lyons Hopes to Enter Law as Telegraph Official Sets Sights on Bar

J L Lyons Western Union of Jackson, acting accommodating manager, studies law with aim to be admitted to the bar soon. He is described as a first class citizen and a potential top lawyer.

J. L. Lyons Western Union Telegraph Company Jackson John

McCallum Foundation Lays Cornerstone for New Residence

The foundation has been laid for a new house by Mr. J. H. McCallum at the corner of Railroad Avenue and Covington Street. Construction progresses rapidly as plans include modern improvements to make it a handsome, commodious home.

J. H. McCallum Railroad Avenue Covington Street

One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as preventing consumption and curing colds croup bronchitis pneumonia la grippe and throat and lung troubles. Claims attributed to Dr W L Carmichael & Co. are noted.

W. L. Carmichael & Co

Closing Exercises Program at Jackson Institute

Notice announces two events at the Jackson Institute closing exercises. On Thursday June 2 at 8:30 PM there is a music and elocution concert and on Friday June 8 at 10 AM graduating exercises. J. L. Johnson invites friends to attend.

Jackson Institute the Institute J. L. Johnson

Memorial verses for Mrs. T J Collins at McKibben Ga

A death notice from McKibben Georgia honors Mrs. T J Collins who died after a long illness. The tribute by Miss Vela L McKiroy speaks of her journey to the eternal home and urges her children to strive for the heavenly prize. The piece reflects memories and religious consolation for mourners.

Thrash's Lung Restorer Credited by Local User

W H Boyce of Griffin Georgia testifies after 28 years use that Thrash's Lung Restorer saved his bronchial and lung troubles. He says the remedy is far superior to others and kept his elderly mother alive for years. The product has sold nationwide since 1875 with physician testimonials.

W. H. Boyce Thrash Griffin

Ice business announced by Buchanan and Beauchamp

The notice informs friends using cold comfort that the firm has entered the ice business and will be pleased to furnish customers through the summer. Buchanan and Beauchamp request patronage and provide Crum's Corner phone number 60.

Buchanan & Beauchamp Crum’s Corner

Candy Cathartic Suited for Health and Vitality

An 19th century style medical advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a pleasant remedy that cleanses kidneys liver and bowels clears colds headaches fever and biliousness. Available in 10 25 or 50 cent boxes sold and guaranteed by all druggists.

Su. Cascarets

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H. Maddox Peeksville Mr. N. Etheridge Vacou Yiting Trelatives Igugans & Crawford William Nelson Macon Ara. Nelson Lonovington Bahamas Arlen& Phone Goggins & Crawford The Carmichael Co Mr. Kinard J. R. Carmichael Mrs. Browning Southern Railroad United States Tampa Fla F. Z. Curry Bank Hall the Carmichael Co Our Optical Department Hanes East Third Street Jackson, Ga Dr. Aitkin Jenkinsburg Gilmor Jackson Police Jimswinger Allen& Co Y. A. Wright Ann &Co M. P. Hall Butts Superior Court T. J. Dempsey Col. Dempsey Lodge of Good Templars Forsyth Jesse Jolly Mércer Louisville Courier-Journal Porto Rica Ness J. F. McKibben C. A. Harwell Harwell Globe Store iNotice J. H. Carmichael Third Street Will Newton Our County W. M. Mallet T. J. Collins Earth Vela L. McKiroy McKibben, Ga Igleheart Bros Evansville, Ind
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