This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1896
Page
6
The Dalton Argus issue notes advertising rates and obituaries, cites Judge Beck calling a Pike Superior Court term, and discusses Georgia roads, Mercer University donations, bicycle manufacturing in Atlanta, and local political commentary. It quotes articles on campaigns, politicians, and a 1849 Patent Office wool report.
An editorial urges western drought and storm affected residents to move to our state. It touts superior weather and abundant crops, claiming the state offers strong rewards for honest effort and minimal destructive weather compared with their homeland.
Tom Delk, charged in Sheriff Gwyn of Pike County murder, was tried and found guilty of murder. He faces a hanging on June 19. Judge Beck’s rapid proceedings are praised for curbing lynch law and ensuring fair trials.
Ex mayor H N Byars issues a formal denial of rumors that the city election ballot box was opened. He states the box was delivered sealed to the city council, kept sealed until oath of office, then burned at his residence, with no one viewing its contents.
A Bee Gleanings writer describes a troop of wild turkeys in a Missouri marsh moving methodically like a marching regiment. They forage from dawn until an hour before sunset, marching in single file then a long abreast line to scan every cricket, grasshopper, bug and worm while occasionally entering cornfields. The piece notes corn is cheap in Missouri, justifying their foraging.
In a suit brought by J. F. Boone after he fell through a sidewalk grating at Hitchin's corner, the supreme court affirmed the verdict for the city. Boone sought damages in a case carried to the state’s highest court.
Speckled peas offered for sale by W A Newton in Jackson Georgia. Quantity 75 bushels priced at 75 cents per bushel. Contact W A Newton for purchase details.
The Zebulon murder trial of Tom Delk lasted less than a day. A Pike County jury found him guilty of murder after deliberations that did not exceed an hour. The verdict meets with public satisfaction in Pike County.
On Thursday afternoon a Black boy a mule and a hog were fatally struck by lightning on W. L. Wilder’s farm in this county. The mule was tied to a tree near the house where the boy sought shelter. A clothes wire from the tree to the house is suspected to have conducted the lightning into the dwelling. The hog was in a pen under the tree.
The Democrats of Butts county are called to meet at the courthouse in Jackson on Monday June 8 at ten o clock A M to elect delegates to the Congressional Convention for the Sixth District to be held in Macon on June 24 1896 and to consider other matters. May 26 1896. Qss HeEnpRick, Ch mr Dem Ex Com.
Homer Gray son of J N Gray wins Sophomore medal for Oratory at State University He also takes first place in speaker contests and wins a $20 gold medal The note praises Jackson and Butts county youth and credits Jackson Institute for early training of these scholars
Hon. W. J Speer state bank examiner and candidate for state treasurer visited Jackson last Monday to inspect the Jackson Banking Co. He praised the bank’s management calling it a solid institution and noted no stronger bank in the state.
Prof Henry A Hayes has been elected President of the R L Lee Institute at Thomaston Georgia by unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees over about 100 applicants. He has led top schools in Texas and Georgia and is regarded as a leading educator in the state.
Dr Battle of Shorter College praises Jackson Institute alumna Ruby Hightower for writing the class poem and earning an English or B S degree this year with top standing. Homer Gray, former Jackson pupil and son of J N Gray, excelled at the University of Georgia, earning top marks in most studies and winning a Sophomore speaker’s place at Commencement and a champion debater medal from his society.
St. Louis reader Francis Casey advertises a cold process to preserve berries grapes and peaches without heat or sealing. He claims it yields fresh fruit for sale and promises complete directions and a fruit sample for eighteen two cent stamps, stating he already sold to over 120 families.
The goverment report shows beet root dominates French alcohol production, followed by native molasses and grains. Foreign molasses and especially wines, cider, grapes, lees, and fruits are under 5 percent, yet may produce liquor less injurious to nerves, while rye and corn remain less favored in the view of the New York Tribune.
Jennette S shares her experience with Miss A M Fritz of Station A St Louis Missouri sending ten 2 cent stamps for a plated hook spoon sample. The spoon allegedly stays in place while cooking, aiding household tasks and generating orders worth $18 in two hours.
The Georgia Business College of Macon announces its Employment Bureau has placed many youths in jobs across several states including positions as teachers stenographers accountants and office staff. Training courses offered at half price with guaranteed position or money back and college facilities used for real business drill. Students come from across America and several foreign countries. Write to President Georgia Business College Macon Georgia for details and enrollment.
A historical ad offers up to 1000 dollars in prizes for forming words from the letters of Monon Seeds Grow. Readers must submit lists of words, numbered, with names and stamps, to Monon Seed Co Chicago Illinois.
A Henry County visitor to Mr. Carmichael's repository extolled the Jackson Buggy as the best long term value. He stated other buggies may be cheaper upfront but do not last as long, preferring the Jackson Buggy as the cheapest in the long run.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores eruptions and skin ailments. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and is sold by druggists at 25 cents per box.
In Geo rgia's Saitts county M L Harris and J W Childs apply for letters of administration de bonis non for the estate of Jas R Gray The court is cited to June term 1896 to show cause why letters should not be granted Heirs and creditors are summoned to appear and allege any reasons May 5 1896 Jas F Carmichael Ordinary
Four room dwelling on Indian Spring street with seven eights of an acre of land. Water available and located in pleasant surroundings among good neighbors. Terms available through Mrs. A. D. Catchings in Jackson Georgia.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.