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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1896
Page
4
The Jackson Argus notes advertising rates for local notices and obituaries, and prints a column of political commentary on Bacon, Clay, Atkinson, Gordon, and the Atlanta Constitution. It mentions Thanksgiving, Georgia railroads, and a humorous $500 prize contest for beauty from W C Brann, with application requirements.
Help wanted for responsible established house in Georgia. Permanent reference position offering a salary of $780 plus expenses. Enclose self addressed envelope. Apply to The National Star Insurance Building Chicago.
The Georgia election records a dramatic Senate victory for Hon. Alexander Stephens Clay, ending a fierce contest among former allies after Mr. Crisp’s death. Clay, praised as energetic and ambitious, replaces Atkinson and faces expectations of strong public support. Nearby notes report social events, cemetery improvements, and local travels in Flovilla and surrounding areas.
Commissioner of Agriculture R T Nesbitt releases annual report praising farming progress in Georgia. He urges Legislature to dedicate one thousand dollars annually from fertilizer inspection funds to establish Farmers Institutes across the state to educate farmers in advanced agriculture, horticulture, dairying and fertilizer use. He notes good returns from the fertilizer fund and improving farm prosperity.
Mr and Mrs Chas Jordan of Monticello visited Mr B W Dozier's family over the weekend. Dingle Dell draws Flovilla Indian Spring residents with visitors such as Mrs Elder Lindsey and White who received chrysanthemums. T J Sanders of Indian Spring returned from a Macon trip to see his daughter. C P Heath of Macon was present last Monday. Tragically Ralph Alexander, eldest son of Mr Robert Alexander, was burned to death near Monticello last Sunday morning.
Fine Worcester organ with ten stops and near new tone offered for sale for 60 dollars. View at the residence of J. G. Thompson, near Prof. W. F. Grace.
The Jackson Institute literary societies held their regular monthly joint meeting last Friday afternoon. A splendid program was carried out and the meeting was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The public is cordially invited to attend these monthly meetings.
A seventy five acre farm with seven room house outbuildings and well watered land. Includes a well kept young orchard and high state of cultivation. Located just north of Jackson in Butts County near the town limits and within a mile of the Court House. Sale options include all or house with fifty acres, as purchaser prefers. Owner J H Land seeks quick sale to move to another section. November 10 1896.
By order of the Ordinary of Butts County the Jas R Gray estate lands will be sold at auction at the county courthouse on the first Tuesday in January 1897. The property includes 143 acres adjoining Mrs. Millis A F Moss J G Kimbell and others near Jenkinsburg. Terms are cash. November 18 1896. A F Moss Administrator.
Elder E. C. Trash of Silvery Ga says catarrh of head throat and stomach left him unable to stand fatigue. After failed medical treatment a friend recommended Hood's Sarsaparilla. Six bottles improved his digestion and health, enabling him to eat well again.
The document cites an ordinance of B. P. Bailey as mayor and Joseph Jolly as clerk and treasurer, listing official roles. It presents a formal record of municipal action with no additional details.
Tax Collector W. L. Carter announces statewide county tax collection in 1896. Sites include Fincherville Dublin Fiovilla Indian Spring Elgin Jenkinsburg Towaliga Tron Springs at J. M. Maddox's store and Jackson on December 7 through 19 with daily hours 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Books close Saturday December 19.
Blank notes including deeds bonds for title rent notes mortgage notes liens and similar forms are in stock. Arcus office in Jack GA invites buyers to inquire about current supplies and pricing.
An advertisement extols S S S as a real blood remedy that cures obstinate rheumatism by thinning blood and restoring circulation. It cites a West Point Virginia resident, Robert H. King, who claims a permanent recovery after trying multiple treatments. The copy asserts S S S is vegetarian, drug-free, and superior to tonics and potions, offering free literature from Swift Specific Company, Atlanta Georgia.
The Pepperton Cotton Mills petitions the Superior Court to amend its charter. It requests replacing paragraphs in the charter and order to raise capital stock to 50 000 dollars with power to increase to 500 000 dollars by a corporate vote.
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