Blackberries dance and small-town notices mix
A lively column blends playful verse with local business news and public notices. It mentions Hanes the Jeweler selling silverware and jewelry, Allen & Co Grocers offering fresh bread and eggs, J. J. Thornton & Co selling carloads of buggies, and various updates on residents, candidates like Levi Ball for county treasurer, and health notes about Colonel Y A Wright and Senator Alex Atkinson. The piece also notes new goods, local soda fountain activity, and community events in Jackson and surrounding towns.
Local Caption Improves Turnout Amid Confusing Ballot Text
Voters faced unclear instructions as Democratic officials urged participation while campaigns debated ballot clarity. Community groups urged accurate casting, noting confusion could affect results in upcoming elections.
Flovilla Postmaster Change and Local Notes
Mr. W F Smith appointed postmaster at Flovilla replacing W F Douglas who has served since incorporation. Col E A Stephens of McDonough expected next week. Local shoppers hear of brands at Allen & Co. Miss Alice Leverett to visit Jackson. Miss Myrtle Pound to be accompanied home by Miss Williams of Ty Ty. Dr H T Aiken from Jenkinsburg visited the city yesterday. The Globe Store markets linen crash suits and summer coats. The old courthouse appears damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Argus
W. F. Smith
Flovilla
W. F. Douglas
Douglas
Myrtle Pound
Miss Williams of
Ty-Ty
High Falls Electric Prospects in Jackson Featured Visitors
Smoked Herring at Allen and Co section notes Grantland Johnson and McCreary visiting the city to discuss power capacity for Jackson. They eye electric lights as Jackson's growth prospects, with favorable terms likely to win Falls service, while Griffin visitors Mrs Randall and husband show social ties and shopping at Star Store. Local real estate agent N J Harmon promoted for buying and leasing farms and town properties. Mrs J H McCallum visited Rome to assist with nursing a sick grandchild and returns with update on the child’s improvement.
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Messrs
Grantland, Johnson and McCreary
High Falls
Mas
Mrs
A. Randall
Griffin
Willis Morrison A Noted Sling Shot Artist In Jackson
Willis Morrison, a bright local boy in Jackson, is praised as the best sling shot artist in the state. He reportedly kills about six English sparrows daily with his weapon and was seen carrying a load of rats dangling by the tail, though the piece notes he only targets animals that deserve killing.
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Willis Morrison
Jackson
Willis
Hulls and Meal Price Notice at Jackson Oil Mill
Cotton seed hulls loose 20 cents per hundred. Hulls baled 20 cents per bale. Cotton seed meal 1.00 per hundred pounds. Apply to the Jackson Oil Mill.
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Jackson Oil Mill
Ancient 65 Year Old Bisque Doll Linked To Heritage
Mrs. Caroline Holifield near Keys Ferry presented Mr. A. A. Lemon a doll over 65 years old. Given in 1882 by Mr. Lemon’s grandmother, the doll will pass to Holifield’s great granddaughter. A bisque figure with an 18 inch silk dress and antique hair style. Henry Co. Weekly.
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Caroline Holifield
Near Keys Ferry
A. A. Lemon
Henry Co. Weekly
Honey for sale by J A Plunket in comb and extract
A short notice advertises honey available from J A Plunket, offering both comb and extracted varieties for sale. The item is presented as a local business offering fresh honey products to customers.
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J. A. Plunket
Locust Grove Holds Commencement Week Exercises
Commencement exercises at Locust Grove occurred this week with a sermon last Sunday and the address delivered on Tuesday by Hon. Robert L. Berner. The program throughout was excellent.
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Locust Grove
Robert L. Berner
Judge Carmichael Reflects On Sixteen Years In Office
Judge Carmichael spoke Wednesday morning as he prepared to leave his longtime post. He recalled sixteen years in office and the memories tied to the old room, saying he feels at home anywhere in Butts county as he moves to temporary quarters.
Kansas editor in Mexico leaves daughter in charge
A Kansas editor traveled to Mexico on an editorial trip leaving his 17 year old daughter to run the paper. The maiden issue under the new regime shows a light hearted note about the editor’s absence with a family glimpse and a cheeky remark on church and bullfights.
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Kansas
Mexico
Chuch
Castoria Through Generations Recalled in Aged Adage
An old advertising jingle recalls Castoria as a remedy for a child’s distress and a mother’s care across generations. The refrain traces its use from baby to adult and on to children, highlighting a trusted remedy in family lore.
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Castoria
First Class Painter Offers Seasonal Services
R H Cat.verr advertises painting services for the season. He promises plain and ornamental work and claims to make painting profitable for clients.
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R. H. Cat
Verr
Election Ordered To Fill County Treasurer Term
An election is set for June 15 to fill the unexpired term of T. L. Williams as county treasurer. Three candidates, all Democrats, have entered the race so far, with possible additional contenders not yet known.
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T. L. Williams
Butts County
Democratic Party
Joseph Jolly
Levij. Ball
T.L. Williams
Democratic
W.l.carrer
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad for Skin Ailments
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions. It promises to cure piles with a money back guarantee and states price 25 cents per box available through all druggists.
Stockholders Meeting Set for Jackson Oil Mill Co
The stockholders of the Jackson Oil Mill Company will meet at the court house in Jackson Georgia on Tuesday June 1 next. Mead Hendrick of Jackson Georgia issues the notice dated May 5 1897.
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Jackson Oil Mill Company
Court House
Jackson, Ga
Mead Hendrick Jackson
Jackson Institute
C. S. Mappox
Mowers Repaired and Sold by J J Thornton & Co
All kinds of repairs offered for Mc Cormick and Champion mowers. New mowers of these celebrated brands are available by contacting J J Thornton & Co.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
McCormick
Champion
J. J. Thornton & Co
DeWitt’s Early Risers Pills Highlighted in Ad Line
Mrs Dr Daniel of Griffin visited Jackson yesterday as an advertisement for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills returns. The note repeats the pill’s name for emphasis in the classic newspaper ad style.
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DeWitt
Dr. Daniel of Griffin
Jackson
Preaching Friday Night by Brother Harrison Jones
James A Moore E A Copleland and Mr Brown of Greensboro visited Jackson yesterday to study Pepperton cotton mill plans. They intend a Greensboro mill and praised Pepperton mills after visits to Charlotte and other sites. Local businessmen who organized the Pepperton plant receive commendation for the project.
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Harrison Jones
Thomas Marton
James A. Moore
E. A. Copleland
Mr. Brown
Greensboro
Jackson
Pepperton
Charlotte
Masonic Limits Offered For Sale By The Argus
The Argus announces blank Masonic limits printed in colors for sale cheap by the dozen or by the hundred, offering a bulk option to buyers.
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Argus
Incident Report Mentioning Silver Links And Humans
A brief incident note references silver links and human involvement, describing a surprising or notable event without graphic detail. The readable text centers on unusual elements rather than a full narrative.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Cures Piles Burns and Scalds
May roll of honor lists intermediate and third grade students with scores and names at Pearl Stallsworth 99.97 Emma Jane Ham 99.94 Annie Duke 99.91 Bessie Ham 99.85 Julia Pope 99.85 Louise Harris 99.85 Jim Furlow 99.84 and many others. teacher Rosa ThornTon noted.
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Florence Morrison
Robert Stallworth
Florence Watkins
Willie Lampkin
Loma Calvert
Pitts McKibben
Walter Meade Crawford
Jim Finley
Cayton Thaxton
Emma McCord
Cliff Daughtry
Lucile McMichael
Sallie Watkins
Thornton Buchanan
Miss Rosa Thornton
Bloodless motives on bloody fields recounted
Fragmentary excerpt notes noble aims behind brothers' deeds on warfields, focusing on actions rather than kinship. It references listing details of each deed by daring individuals amid violent conflict.
Dr Mays Responds to Judgment by Cotton Buyer
R W Mays defends himself against a 61.40 judgment won by H H Hammock for damaged cotton. He argues no weight or quality issue existed and claims the case centers on liability beyond the small sum, noting warehouse rules and damaged-cotton claims. May 24 1897.
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Eptror Arcus
Hammock
Leecast Grove
John Lyons
Rious
R. W. Mays
Electric Bitters promises relief for liver and bilious fevers
This tonic claims to aid languor, liver sluggishness, and malaria by energizing the system. It targets headaches indigestion constipation and dizziness, offered at 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle in drug stores.
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THE
Jackson Argus
LEE & Harper
Pustisuers
R. L. Harper
Eprtor
Carmichael
Arsaparilla
Hood
W.l. Carmichael
Hanes
J. M. Goggans
Magic Yeast
Allen & Co’s
Y. A. Wright
Colonel Wright
Alex Atkinson
Allen & Co
Levi Ball
W.C. Gunn
Mrs. Askew
J. W. Jones
Paul
Monticello
Beck
Emmie Davis
Marie Stevens
Stevens Pottery
J. J. Thornton & Vo
Judge Beck
Meriwether County
Col
E. A. Stephens of
McDonough
W. P. Ezelle
Alice Leverett
Eatonton
H. T. Aiken
Jenkinsburg
Globe
Dr. Tichenor
N. J. Harmon
J. H. McCallum
B. B. Youmans
Rome
Nya
Bucklen
Stockholders Meeting
Difn Store
Andy
Ad. Sterling Remedy CO
Chicago
Montreal
Can
Dr. Mays
Electric Bitters
Cscastoria
J. B
Star
Woman’s Favorite Magazine
Butterick Publishing Co
West Thirteenth Street
Kinard’s
Elgin
Cork
Iron Springs Court House
Maddox Gin
Worthville Court House
Indian Spring
Igleheart Bros
Evansville, Ind
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