Local Jackson merchants showcase sales and social notes
Shredded codfish and fruit cakes from Allen & Co feature alongside new neckwear at the New York Store. Col Darden Watkins and Judge Beck visit, while Potts Thompson & Co advertise big bargains. Community updates cover schedules, loans, court notices, harness, and meetings around Jackson.
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Col Darden Watkins
Gate City
Allen & Co’s
Bob Ethridge
New York
Potts, Thompson & Co
For Sale A Gentle Family Horse In Jackson Georgia
A good gentle family horse for sale cheap. W L Carmichael Jackson Ga. Miss Willie Stanton of Jackson has been quite sick since returning to College Park. Friends hope for her early recovery.
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Clyde Streeter
Judge Bailey
S. H. Morgan
W. L. Carmichael
Jackson Ga
Willie Stanton
Jackson
Collegepark
For Rent Five Room House on West Third Street
Advertisement lists a five room house for rent on West Third Street in Jackson Ga with immediate possession and good community. Mentions Mr J R Sams as a capable farmer and salesman who produces 12 to 16 bales of cotton per plow and notes his versatility in farming and other undertakings.
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Third Street
J. L. Lyons Western Union Telegraph Office
West Third Street
Jackson Ga
J. R. Sams
Bro. Sams
Miss Goodall Hosts Pleasant Evening at Third Street Home
Miss Mary Goodall entertained a small group at her Third street home last Tuesday night. Attendees included Misses Goodall Slaughter Jones and guests Dr. Tigner Prof Hunt Chas Pinckney and Carl Rose as rese rche refreshments were served and enjoyed.
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Mary Goodall
Third Street
Miss Goodall
Misses Goodall
Slaughter and Jones
Dr. Tigner
Prof Hunt
Chas. Pinckney
Carl Rose
J D Watkins Will Not Practice Law In 1897
J D Watkins states he will not practice law in 1897 while engaging in another business. He informs friends and signs the notice as J D Watkins with respectful regard.
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J. D Watkins
J. D.watkins
Sermon by Rev. G H Carter Draws Large Audience
The Rev G H Carter preached to a large and appreciative congregation last Sunday. He spoke on Rome at night and offered an informative view that made listeners feel as if they stood in the ancient city. He will discuss Athens Greece next Sunday night, continuing his engaging series.
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G. H. Carter
Rome
Athens
Greece
Mr. Carter
Jackson Buggy Heading Keeps Carmichael Busy in Jackson
J. R. Carmichael, maker of the Jackson Buggy at Jackson, Ga, reports a heavy workload with orders and customers. He says he is too busy to write ads but promises more news to come through these columns as business grows.
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J. R. Carmichael
Jackson Ga
Henderson dies in Bright Mississippi notice
News from Jackson reports the death of Mr. A. B. Henderson a former Butts County resident at his home in Bright Mississippi about a week ago. He was an uncle of Mrs. J.O. Beauchamp and well remembered by many in Jackson.
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Jackson
A. B. Henderson
Butts County
Bright, Miss
Henderson
J.O. Beauchamp
Hide Trade Ad by W Winant in Jackson Ga
Hides wanted highest market price paid by W Winant next to Goggan's in Jackson Georgia. Local dealer seeks animal hides offering top rates and prompt payment.
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Harp
W. Winant
Goggan
Jackson Ga
Gift of Suit Honours Reverend Bowden
Members of the Methodist Church present Rev. J. M. Bowden with an elegant new suit as a token of esteem for his unselfish ministerial work and lasting good to the church.
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Methodist Church
J. M. Bowden
Mr. Bowden
For Sale Two Gallon Milk Cow
A two gallon milk cow is offered for sale described as gentle and well behaved. Priced at 15 dollars. Apply Arcus Office.
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Arcus Office
Moss and Bankston Tie in Jenkinsburg on the Rhine
The marriage of Mr Moss to Miss Della Bankston occurred a few days ago at Jenkinsburg on the Rhine. Moss is described as sober and industrious and worthy of the prize he has won in joining with Miss Bankston, a loving young lady from a prominent county family. The Argus extends wishes for a long, useful life for the couple.
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Jenkinsburg
Rhine
Moss
Della Bankston
Bankston
Arrgus
A Sad Death in Atlanta Claims Emmet Whitaker
Emmet Whitaker, a bright young county man, died in Atlanta last Sunday after a surgical operation. Treated for an ankle sore by a Macon specialist, his leg bone was injured by the anesthesia, necessitating partial amputation, during which he died. The family, led by father J F Whitaker, mourns a son who had begun a promising career and will be missed by the community.
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Atlanta
Emmet Whitaker
Macon
Whitaker
J. F. Whitaker
Emmett
Emmet
Call for a townwide store closing next Thursday
The piece urges merchants to close stores next Thursday as a general thanksgiving holiday. It argues clerks deserve a day of rest after a year of hard toil and asks shopkeepers to support their workers and society by giving them a public holiday.
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Jackson
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York
U.S
Col
F. Z. Curry
Judge Beck
Allen & Co
M. A. Lindsey
Flovilla
Hane
Raleigh L. Harper
McDonough
R. M. Fletcher
Rackson
East Dempsey Old Hotel
Hanes
3Rd St
Bob Etheridge
Forsyth
J. J. Thornton & Co
Steve Clay
United States
Beck
Upson
Mr. Jno. L. Crawley
T. J. Dempsey
Supreme Court
Luella
Potts Thompson & Co
Raleigh Harper
McDonough and
Zebulon
Eugene Elder
Arcus
Steven Kinard
Towalagia
Star
Globe
J.J. Thornton & Co
Will Fleming
Barnesville
City
Curry and Roan
Messrs
W. A. Elder
Bryant Collier
Indian Spring
Bank Hall
Methodist Curch
Curry
Roan Attys
Jennie May Lane
Billy Winant
Messrs B., P. Bailey
Obadiah Hendrick
Emioa Ezell
Monticello
Chapmans English
Georgia
Lula
Zada Dozier
Carmichael
Parry Lee
Mr. Barnes
Roan
Attys
Jim Kinard
South America
Curry and
M. V. McKibben
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Jim Hooten
The
Argus
Nanie Smith
Smithsboro
Sarah Bowden
East Third Street
Miss Smith
A. H. Ogletree
Mr. Ogletree
J. O. Beauchamp
E. C. Rossinsor, T.C. &R
Chamberlain
Jackson Buggy
Castoria
Samuel Pitcher
G. C. Ose
Lowell, Mass
J. F. Kincheloe
Conway, Ark
H. A. Archer, M. D
K So
Oxford St
Brooklyn, N.Y
Children’s Department
United Hospital and Dispensary
Boston
Mass
Allen C. Smith
Pres
the Centaur Company
Murray Street
New York City
J. J. Thornton
Jackson, GA
Kentucky Dew
Old Kentucky Distillery
D. Meschendorf
Louisville, KY
Payne & Willingham
Ohio River
Macon Seed and Feed Store
Poplar’St
City Market
South Ga
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