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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1897
Page
7
A watcher faces a black pall and a white masked face as the curtain falls. Tapers hiss and waves crash beyond the unseen shore. Fear grips the observer as the kiss of death closes the scene.
In Jackson a figure called the blind tiger is blamed for causing madness and harm. Citizens urge harsh action, even punishment, and propose reform by turning the tiger into an ass and sending him to road work. Legislators may be urged to pass a law to enact the change. TEMPERANCE.
An 19th century advertisement pledges a one hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh, promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, lists Toledo druggists West Traux Walding Kinnan Marvin, and includes testimonials about F J Cheney & Co's reliability.
Dr Mapp, a leading physician, has made valuable improvements on his home place, signaling resilience during hard times. The note wishes the doctor good luck.
A long standing feud between Capt. A. J. Robinson and S. W. Fisher erupted last Sunday in a woods meeting planned for a pistol duel. Witnesses describe fifteen shots fired. Fisher was wounded in the left cheek and arm while Capt. Robinson and his son reportedly fled as lawmen closed in on the fugitives. The settlement area mourns the violence amid calls for justice as Pike County sheriffs pursue the Robinsons.
Mrs F Butler of Fairhaven Conn reports weeks of bilious colic relief after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad urges immediate dosing at first symptoms and notes it is sold by all druggists.
W H Norton of Sutter Creek California says Cham berlain s Cough Remedy cured his severe cold and persistent cough. He urges friends with coughs or colds to use it. Sold by druggists.
Dr Carter announces another Sunday night lecture on his observations in the Holy Land. The talk titled From Jordan to Jerusalem promises to be as interesting and instructive as prior lectures, expected to delight and educate the audience.
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