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Newspaper

Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1896

Page

5

Local Rappenings and Village Commerce Highlights

Shredded codfish at Allen & Co's and other goods fill Jackson shops. Col. Anderson of McDonough visits. Miss Lula Collier shops. J. J. Thornton & Co. handle car load mules and harness. The Tent Restaurant serves meals. limited loans offered by Curry and Roan at 8 percent. Community notices include travel, concerts, and local trade rumors.

Col. Anderson McDonough Allen & Co Jackson Lula Collier Indian Spring Webb Mason Sandy Ridge Hanes J. J. Thornton & Co

For Rent Five Room House on West Third Street

For rent a five room house on West Third Street in good condition with a good community. Immediate possession. Apply Arcus office, Jackson Ga.

West Third Street Arcus Jackson Ga

County farmers Begin Sowing and Land Preparation

Farmers across the county start sowing grain and turning soil to prepare for another planting cycle. Officials emphasize that thorough preparation now halves the work of farming for the coming crop season.

For Sale Milk Cow And Wm Hale Syrup Man Story

For sale a two gallon milk cow described as gentle and satisfactory at 15 dollars. Mr William Hale, known as the syrup man, frequently gives travelers cane stalks and jokes about syrup production in the hundreds of gallons. The note links crop luck to debt, claiming farmers growing cotton alone face finances woes.

Gilmore and Beauchamp to Open Rouss Racket Store in Thomaston

Mr. E G Gilmore has moved to Thomaston to run a Rouss Racket store. Mr. Chas O Beauchamp will join him soon and they will manage the business together. The town is thriving and the venture is expected to do well.

E.G. Gilmore Thomaston Chas. O. Beauchamp

Blank notes for sale and cotton league praise

Blank notes for sale including deeds bonds mortgages and liens offered through Arcus office. Jackson plans to bring 4000 more bales of cotton this season citing strong market rather than larger crop. cotton shipments reach Griffin and other towns outside Butts county, a prestige to Jackson and a goal to uphold.

Arcus Office Jackson Griffin Butts County

Worcester Organ for Sale at Low Price

Fine Worcester organ with ten stops nearly new offered for 60 dollars cash. View at the residence of J G Thompson. Prof W F Gracee notes the item. Also a local line about a large fight near the depot and a moral anecdote about temperament and weight sues caution.

Worcester J. G. Thompson W. F. Gracee

For Sale Cheap Farm Near Jackson Georgia 75 Acres

A 75 acre farm with seven room house and out buildings near Jackson in Butts County Georgia just north of the town and within one mile of the courthouse. Sell all or house and 50 acres separately. Owner moving to another section. J H Land November 1896. Rev G H Carters Athens Greece talk noted. next Sunday he will discuss Ephesus and Thessalonica for Christian world interest.

Jackson Butts County Court House J. H. Land G. H. Carter Athens Greece Mr. Carter Ephesus Thessalonica Paul

Jackson Buggy Maker Busy Supplying Demand

The Jackson Buggy by J R Carmichael is in high demand as he ships orders and serves many customers from headquarters. Cedar Rock school thrives with many children at play as Miss Susie Woodward gains popularity and plans to hire an assistant as her term ends around December 18 with closing exercises.

J. R. Carmichael Jackson Cedar Rock Susie Woodward Susie

Tax Collectors Notice for 1896 Localities and Dates

Tax collector W. L. Carter announces he will conduct state and county tax collection at Fincherville Dublin Flovilla Indian Spring Elgin Jenkinsburg Towaliga Iron Springs and Jackson between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on specified December dates with books closing December 19.

Fincherville Dublin Flovilla Indian Spring Elgin Jenkinsburg Towaliga Iron Springs J. M. Maddox Jackson W. L. Carter T. C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Allen & Co’s C. P. Rose Macon J. O. Beauchamp Allen « Co’s Tent Restaurant Col. Roan Jonesboro Fannie Brady E. E. Pound Machen Dempsey Old Hotel Hanes, Jeweler 8Rd St Bob Thompson Atlanta Lula Browning Dames’ Ferry Ida Lou Tomlinson of Frank Curry Carmichael Potts, Thompson & Co Beck Upson Superior Court Clyde Graham Locust Grove Southern The American View Co B. H. Lasnett William Sasnett Jamie Hightower Estelle Harden Waycross Potts Thompson & Co J.J. Thornton & Co Earnest Hanes Omar More Devils Office of Curry and Roan Curry and Roan Bank Hall Ed Lawson Miss Goddard D. J. Thaxton Dublin Courier Maj Andrew Lane Andrew Jr Barnsville George Turner Barnesville Mitchell Messrs. J. N. Mason W. H. Maddox Henry County Will Wright Star Attys Curry and Roan Attys Curry Roan Goth Rosixsos, T. R. &C Turkey Miss Cranberry Ellie Smith J. A. Burpee Jacksonville Lizzie Slaughter Mary Goodall Jessie Jones Mme Nordica W. L. Lampkin A. H. Ogletree House of Representative Mr. Ogletree J. M. Bowden Dalton North Georgia Conference Bro. Bowden AkGus J. B. S. Holmes D. J. Spencer Sheriff Beauchamp W. Winant Goggan S. Jackson Depot Jackson Buggy Samuel Pitcher Castoria G. C. Osemon Lowell, Mass J. F. Kincheloe Conway, Ark H. A. Archer M. D Oxford St Brooklyn, N. Y Children’s Department United Hospital and Dispensary Boston, Mass Allen C. Situ, Pres the Centaur Company Murray Street New York City J. J. Thornton Jackson, GA Kentucky Dew D. Meschendorf Old Kentucky Distilery Louisville, KY Payne & Willingham Ohio River Macon Seed and Feed Store Poplar St City Market Macon, GA South Ga
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