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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1896
Page
5
Allen & Co continues as exclusive Jackson grocers amid lively local commerce. Notes report Arbuckles coffee at 20c a pound, rival shops like the White Store moving menswear and footwear, and several local tradesmen frequenting nearby towns. Social and political chatter fills the Arcus with events, visits, and upcoming election cautions.
Miss Lizzie Slaugter toured Atlanta for shopping yesterday while Miss Mary Duke hosted friends on Third Street last Friday. Eloise Pound traveled to McDonough on school business. Col W Troy Kelly of Monticello visited the city. Belle Rose of Barnesville stays with A A Rose on West Third Street. Rufus Smith spent Sunday at High Falls. Mrs Blassingame sang a notable solo at church. John A Casey of Atlanta, a leading young businessman, spent several days in town.
The article extols J. R. Sams as a good farmer with rich bottom land devoted to cotton. It notes eleven bales harvested on a one horse farm and claims potential for five or six more, with stalks five to ten feet tall sheltering birds and wildlife in lush, prodigious growth.
The Butts County Democratic Executive Committee declares that A H Ogletree remains the party nominee and Colonel Y A Wright failed to prove why he should be the nominee. The committee notes most members supported Wright but reaffirms Ogletree as the nominee and urges Democrats to vote accordingly. The committee details the meeting procedures and addresses alleged irregularities in the primary.
At Our Churches reports large Sunday turnouts at Baptist and Methodist churches. Rev C W Durden preached his last Jackson sermon on The Great Teacher, praised for his work, while Rev J W Bowden delivered a powerful Born Again sermon to a sizable crowd.
A candidate for representative in Butts County appeals to voters amid claims of a secret session by the executive committee and alleged manipulation of the primary. He presents an affidavit about Col Y A Wright and urges voters to reject manipulating politics and uphold a fair count.
The home stead of the late Henry B. Fletcher in Butts county will be sold at the court house door in Jackson on the first Tuesday in December. R. M. Fletcher is executor of the estate of H. B. Fletcher.
Both Star Store and Globe store host semi annual openings today showcasing a range of beautiful offerings. A longer notice will follow next week with additional details.
An advertisement in this issue highlights the Star Store as an enterprising middle Georgia firm offering a wide stock of general merchandise. The note urges readers to call on them when in the city and to favor their trade.
Prof W F Srace the blind musician will give a concert next week at Jackson Institute. Prof Grace, a fine musician, will assist with instrumental and vocal pieces and recitations. Grace is also a piano tuner and will take tuning requests via Prof Blasingame.
A public appeal urges the city council to install lamps on every street corner before the approaching winter. The letter commends the council and Arcus for past work and requests prompt action on street lighting.
Rev C W Durden who served the Jackson Baptist church for nine months left Tuesday for Louisville Kentucky to attend the Baptist Seminary and prepare for his life's work. He leaves behind prayers and best wishes from members and friends as his departure is deeply felt in town. His new address is Louisville Ky care New York Hall.
Tax collector announces a first round for state and county taxes for 1896 at Elgin Dublin Indian Spring Jenkinsburg Jackson Worthville Towaliga Harpers Shop and Towaliga with W L Carter T C and B C listing dates October 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9.
Merchant R. W. Maya offers a stock of merchandise for sale in Dulk to focus on other business interests.
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