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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1896
Page
2
Local store slashes prices on White India Lawn and Muslin to clear stock. Five pattern bundles and wool fabrics heavily discounted as warm weather shifts demand. Shoppers urged to act quickly to grab remaining high end patterns before sale ends.
The text argues that William McKinley faces an uncertain path to the nomination and potential election. It contrasts machine influence, party dynamics, and public coinage opinions, noting likely Democratic free coinage support and possible electoral outcomes. It also references U S Spain tension and President Cleveland’s stance on Cuba.
The president acts swiftly to prevent executions of American citizens condemned in Cuba, asserting he uses power only to uphold treaty obligations and maintain lawful conduct with Spain. The nation approves his prompt and emphatic stance.
Good authorities urge keeping tires inflated for easier riding and longer life. Don’t ride with loose bearings. too loose or too tight harms the wheel. Oil bearings and chain. soap may suit chains better than graphite. Beer is said to hinder riders. rubbing polishes nickel. ride slowly over tracks. A hartshorn bulb syringe helps stop aggressive dogs. Keep dust off wheels, refresh with waste. give right of way on hills. Wear a wheel placard and beware of ice cream soda after rides.
Those who wish their advertisements changed are asked to notify the paper as soon after each Thursday as possible. The request emphasizes helping the office and saving trouble for staff.
In Butts County a foreclosure action is filed by Mrs. M L Rawls as transferree against Dr Mrs K E Kelley. The petition details a December 10 1894 mortgage to B H Rawls on property in Flovilla with an eight room dwelling and other buildings. Notes totaling about 550 are due with interest and 10 percent attorney fees. Kelley has paid portions but remains owing 381.11 principal plus interest. The court orders Kelley to pay by the next term or the mortgage will be foreclosed with sale proceeds used to satisfy the lien. February term 1896 Marcus W Beck judge. Smith Jones attorneys.
Ida Edmonson sues James Edmonson in Butts Superior Court for divorce during February term 1896. The defendant is a non resident of Georgia and service by publication is ordered with a show cause date in August term. Also notice to creditors of Henry B Fletcher estate in Butts County with demands due and debtors to pay by April 29 1896.
The town of Jackson prohibits tying cows in any street within corporate limits. Violators on conviction face a fine of 1 to 10 dollars or 1 to 20 days in the calaboose, at the mayor’s discretion. Also notice of a vacant fourth ward council seat and an April 28, 1896 election to fill it.
An ordinance ordained by the mayor and council barring anyone from driving or keeping a hack or vehicle to meet trains at the depot and solicit public patronage within a defined depot area starting at the northwest corner. The law aims to regulate or end public hack soliciting near the railway depot.
Georgia Butts County Ordinary James F Carmichael schedules a May 30 1896 election to decide issue of bonds for erecting and furnishing a courthouse. Voters must be registered under the 1894 law. registration closes prior to the vote at designated precincts. Official notice published in the Jackson Argus.
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