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Newspaper

Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1897

Page

5

Local Notes and Returns in Butts County Neighbors

The town greets W T Nelson back after ten days illness. George Gilmore reports the county’s largest cotton crop this year. Allen & Co sell raisins currants and citron while promoting carpentry at Mallet’s house. Mrs G W Taylor visits from McKibpen and infant moccasins draw shoppers at W J Woods. The Wizard Oil company left for Monticello after a week here. Pearl Brown visits Locust Grove then returns home. The McElheny Moore marriage in Jenkinsburg draws attendees. Arbuckle’s coffee promoted by Allen & Co. Jackson girls invited to meet at Misses Tullis on Monday. Mrs Dr Butner returns from Griffin. W M Keaton visits from Indian Spring. James Mahone of Lochapoka tours with sisters. Georgia cane syrup offered by Allen & Co. A wide sale on cutters sifters and other kitchen items at W W Logue’s stand with a free soap bar.

Buttrill Jenkinsburg Jackson First Street Iron Spring Towaliga

Local society and business notes from Jackson page

Miss Lou Collier of Indian Spring and Miss Pearl Brown visit Jackson. Allen & Co offers pure resery butter and other condiments. Miss Eloise Pound leaves to resume school duties. Mrs J L Crawley hosts visitors from Locust Grove and Eatonton. Elocution and German lessons offered by Miss Blanche Tullis. Subscriptions and ads note pricing and services. Money lending on farm lands and city property offered by F Z Curry. Judge Carmichael records a marriage bond quickly.

F. Z. Curry Bank Hall Jackson, Ga

Brown Smith Marriage Planned Near Luella and Flovilla

On the 27th inst an upcoming marriage will unite Mr Thomas Brown of Luella and Miss Mell Smith of Flovilla. The couple are highly regarded locally with many friends who wish them lasting happiness and years of unalloyed joy.

Thomas Brown Luella Mell Smith Flovilla

Locust Grove couple visits Jackson friends midweek

Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence of Locust Grove delighted their numerous Jackson friends with a visit Wednesday.

Mrs. Lawrence Locust Grove Jackson

Hightower Bail Granted After Bond Set at 10000

Cols Wall and Reagan of McDonough appeared before Judge Beck in Stockbridge case. Walter Hightower charged with the murder of Elliott last August. Bond fixed at 10000. Ordinary Weems to pass on bond solvency due to sheriff’s relation to the accused. Bond likely to be executible.

Cols. Wall Reagan McDonough Beck Walter Hightower Elliott Stockbridge Glass Argus Hightower

Miss Annie Wright Improves at Grandparents' Home

Miss Annie Wright remains ill but shows slow improvement while staying with her grandparents in the country. The piece notes her prior illness mentioned in last week's Argus and reports gradual recovery.

Annie Wright Argus

Getting Well After Typhoid Stricken Miss Waldrop

The Argus reports Miss Bessie Waldrop, confined three weeks with typhoid fever, is improving. She was at Athens Academy when illness struck and friends hope she will soon recover to resume teaching.

the Argus Miss Bessie Waldrop Miss Bessie Athens

Hawkes Eyewear Ad At Carmichael Drug Store

The Argus previews an advertisement for A. K. Hawkes spectacles praising merit and urging eye tests and fittings by a specialist. A sale event is promised for December 38th at W. L. Carmichael & Co's drug store.

the Argus A. K. Hawkes Hawkes W. L. Carmichael & Co’s

City Growth Seen In Population And Homes

The text notes increasing strangers in Jackson and asserts rapid city growth. It highlights unoccupied dwellings shrinking and rising demand for new homes, underscoring ongoing expansion and development in the city.

Jackson

Local Notables Visit City On Wednesday

L. W. McMullen and wife of Monticello, Dr. Seab Lawrence of Locust Grove, Jas. G. Mathews of Spalding, J.R. Wright of McDonough, W. J. Wood’s new Gaiters, and Capt. W. F. Smith of Flovilla were seen in the city Wednesday. The report highlights prominent residents among Jasper and surrounding counties visiting or trading.

Will Middlebrooks Locust Grove L. W. McMullen Monticello Jasper County Seab Lawrence Jas. G. Mathews Spalding County

Capt John B Evans of Towaliga Visits City

Capt John B. Evans of Towaliga was in the city yesterday visiting friends and conducting business.

John B. Evans Towaliga

Full cream cheese at Alien and Co's

Alien and Co's offers full cream cheese for customers seeking rich dairy flavor. The shop features a selection of cheeses and related dairy products catering to cheese enthusiasts.

Alien & Co’s

Southers-Price Co Performs Last Night at Opera House

The Southers Price Company has delighted crowds all week with new programs each night. They promise their finest production tonight and expect a crowded audience at the opera house.

the Southers-Price Co

Notable Visitors and Local Commerce Warmly Noted

Bob Cawthon from Peeksville and Uncle Billie Miler of Henry County were seen in town yesterday while Luther Cawthon of East Butts arrived with Fresh Graham flour. Hon. William Hodges mingled with friends and discussed the situation. W. J Wood advertisedLadies and Gents Arctics from 90c to 1.50 at his store. Col. Duke of Flovilla attended superior court, joining a scene of local activity.

William Hodges

Allen & Co's serves lunch tongue sardines and salmon steaks

Will Terrell of Flovilla was in the city Wednesday. The notice describes Allen & Co's lunch offerings featuring tongue, French sardines, and salmon steaks as a highlight of the day.

Allen & Co’s Will Terrell Flovilla

Botanic Blood Balm Claims Wide Cure Range

Advertises Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for blood and skin diseases. Includes testimonials from J A Maddox and S M Eilis of Atlanta Ga and notes price of one dollar per large bottle. Mentions sales by druggists and references DeWitt's Little Early Risers as featured pills.

J. A. Maddox Atlanta S. M. Eilis

Subscribers Pay Up Promptly Despite Arrears Note

A subscriber questions why the paper has not reminded readers of arrears while the paper notes hundreds of subscribers have paid promptly and expresses confidence that all will settle. The exchange casts light on reader payment behavior and publication practices.

Areus

Scott's Emulsion Ad Claims Winter Health Benefit

An advertisement touts Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites of Lime and Soda as a tonic for children and adults. It urges a fall course of Emulsion for stronger winter health and advises asking a doctor and looking for the Scott's Emulsion wrapper with man and fish.

Scott Scott & Bowne New York

Adjourned term of Butts Superior Court opens for grand jury work

The August adjourned term of Butts superior court assembled yesterday morning for the grand jury to conclude its labors. No business needing a jury was taken up, and Judge Beck disposed of no cases except those that could be passed on without a jury.

Butts Beck

Irish Shillalah Trade Booms in Connemara Village

An old Crimean veteran in a Connemara village leads a thriving shillalah and blackthorn rod industry in Ireland. He once sent Queen Victoria a fine crutched stick with a letter of guarantee, and now displays a framed royal thank you and her portrait in his shop.

Ireland Donnybrook Fair Duke of York Connemara Westminster Gazette

Harp Hides at Peak Market Price

H stands for Harp and Harp represents hides at the highest market price, signaling strong demand in the textile supply chain.

Guard Against Ills With Clean System Hygiene

A public health message urges maintaining cleanliness to prevent disease. It promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cleanser to clear the body and reduce germ spread, framing it as a remedy for keeping the system healthy.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Railroad Schedule Ly. Jacksons Bes A Lv. Jackson George Gilmore Mr. Mallet Butts County G. W. Taylor McKibpen City W. J. Wood’s Wizard Oil Concert Company Callon Harmon & Co S. M. Pope Tennella Fretwell Misses Tullis Dr. Butner Griffin Jas. Mahone Lochapoka, Ala Our City L. Crawley C. A. Harwell Georgia Cane Syruy Allen & Co W. W. Logue P.O. Handy W.L. Carmichael & Co My Sweetheart Lou Collier Indian Spring Miss Pearl Brown J. L. Crawley Dempsey Avenue Allen &Co’s Eloise Pound Lilah Henry County Miss Leverett Eatonton Third Street Will Wright R. C. Brown Blanche Tullis J. L. Fincher Hinderville The J.J. Wilson Fannie Gibson California Pal Deme Suman Royal Royal Baking Powder CO Brown-Smith Thos. J. Brown Mar Ried Methodist Church Packing House Col. Y. A. Wright B. P. Bailey Macon Chambers Felton Ingram-Thompson TSN Hart Shoes Sac la Star Croup Cee Perry Davis DeWitt Ailen & Co’s J.R. Wright W. J. Wood W. F. Smith Hanes, Jeweler N. B Waterbury Southers-Price Co Bob Cawthon Peeksville Luther Cawthon East Butts Graham Billie Miler Henry W. J.wood’s Georgia Billie Brown Star Store Col. Duke Superior Court Pilis Hobbs Hobbs Sparagus Hobbs Remedy CO Carcago Dr. Hobbs W. &. Carmichael John H. Butler J. P.blount Paran, Monroe CO Railroad Street J. A. Plunket F. M. Mathews F. M. Weaver Jas. F. Carmichael Bureau Harmon & Company Court State OF Georgia Fincherville J. T. Goodman Fincher Worthville G. M Tip Wilson J. J. Wilson L. C. Knowles Mrs. Welch J. N. Knowles Superior Court of W.T. Roberts J. M. Burker O. B. Knowles J.N. Knowles J.J. Buffington J.O. Beauchamp
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