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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1897
Page
4
The Jackson Argus urges Georgia lawmakers to enact swift murder trial processes and tougher, non appealable verdicts to deter premeditated homicides. It argues a death penalty for murder would reduce killings and insists on a law ensuring juries’ verdicts cannot be easily overturned by technicalities.
Dr. J C Beauchamp of the state school book commission files a minority report urging uniform textbooks for public schools. The Argus and Griffin News note the report aligns with prior editorial support and anticipate a midweek printer release to influence legislature. The piece also mentions Henry George's death as a key factor in New York mayoral race results.
Tuesday elections yielded Democratic gains in Kentucky Louisville and nationwide with Van Wyck winning New York mayoralty by 75000 votes Ohio possibly shifting away from Republican control Hanna’s Senate seat in jeopardy and party unity seen as strengthened despite bolting factions.
Hon. Henry Watterson notes a silver democracy victory in Kentucky and indicates he gives up the ghot. Judge Marcus Beck held a superior court session and drawn jurors for January term. Pink Baker jailed if alimony is unpaid. Old Taylor Delk moved to Cole City for an indefinite state position, a late but welcome promotion.
Governor Atkinson names Justice Atkinson to railroad commissioner and Judge S W Harris to the Supreme bench. Warner Hill of Greenville earns the Superior court judgeship for the unexpired term. The Argus calls this a shuffle.
The Star Store presents a new menu today and its goods and prices have made it popular. Announcements from the Star Store routinely attract public attention.
The New York Store announces continued efforts against high prices with new bargains daily, inviting readers to check today’s paper for updated advertisements and deals.
The Argus reports an able communication from Muggins on the dispensary issue but states the discussion had ceased before the letter arrived and will not be re opened. The note is noted as readable but not re begun.
Southers Rice Co a high class stage company appears at Mays opera house for three night engagement starting with the comedy drama An Unequal Match Tickets are on sale at Crum's brug store.
C G Fennell and John Sams purchased the lower Almand store through Harmon Co last week. The Globe store will use it as a storage room for syrup salt flour and other heavy groceries. The move gives the firm three large stores and boosts Jackson's commerce. the deal passed through five owners and should benefit the local market.
The marriage of William Luth er Plunket to Mattie Paul took place at the Methodist church on Wednesday evening. Rev. J. & Pharr of the Presbyterian church conducted a solemn ceremony. The couple will reside with Mrs. S. C. Paul while seeking a home and receive many warm congratulations.
Mr. E D Jenkins a skilled stone mason has moved from Lithonia to Jackson and occupies the Newsome house. He starts developing the Cedar Rock quarries owned by Dr Mays and already his work shows the granite dressing up nicely. His move may signal extensive future use of the granite.
Dr Mays purchased the Smith place at public sale last Tuesday paying about 17 an acre for part of the land. He also bought some Pound land at about 3 an acre. Mr Lawson acquired the Ward farm of 263 acres for a little over 8000. A large crowd attended with spirited bidding. Sheriff Beauchamp served as auctioneer.
The Argus praises the chrysanthemum varieties from Din Gle Dell Nurseries and proprietor W. S. Wagner. It urges readers to obtain cuttings locally from Mr. Wagner’s home enterprise for beauty this season.
Scott's Emulsion is described as a food and tonic claimed to strengthen the body. It is said to be remarkable in its SeSrines and digested with Hypophosphites of lime and soda, which are claimed to increase their potency.
A sensational product notice claims Scott's Emulsion will arrest flesh loss restore health for infants children and adults enrich blood stop cough heal throat and lung irritation and cure incipient consumption. It asserts twenty five years of experience and urges purchase from all druggists for $1.00.
A historical overview traces New York fire patrol origins to the Mutual Assistance Bag Company founded by merchant volunteers. It details early gear such as canvas bags, the 1839 formation of the fire patrol, Dutch Street headquarters, and the evolution to five stations with equipped wagons and a permanent corps augmented by part time auxiliaries.
An old medical ad urges readers to kill germs within the bowels for protection against a disease described as Yellow Jack. It claims Cascarets destroy germs throughout the system and prevent new ones from forming, marketed as a reliable safeguard for all ages. Available in 10c 25c and 50c at druggists.
A small pocket case of surgical instruments is missing. The finder will be suitably rewarded by returning it to R. G. Bryans, M. D. Jackson, Georgia, September 10, 1897.
An allegorical portrait describes a harsh yet vital force that governs the world. The figure, though feared and blamed, nurtures beauty and life by day and guards it from night, with April and May finally releasing the cultivated wonders to the sun.
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