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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1897
Page
8
A private recalls Jonesboro where 90 Confederate attackers faced 1,500 Federal troops. The captain in command, a beardless boy new from home, stood alone in a corn field as the Federals yelled not to shoot. He saluted and returned to his unit, and no shot was fired.
Advertisement seeks agents to sell a 500 page Civil War book with 1100 battle scenes portraits and maps. Earn from 100 to 200 dollars per month. Veterans and descendants urged to request free illustrated circular and terms from Courier-Journal Job Printing Co Louisville Ky 12w.
An old man recalls how he repaired a broken wheel miles from home showing self reliance. He contrasts this with a modern habit of relying on a bookkeeper to fix a typewriter ribbon when it jams. The tale echoes practical ingenuity versus dependence.
A Georgia reader credits Dr Hartman with curing her gynecological illness using Pe ro na and Man a lin after two doctors failed. She notes walking a mile to church and urges other women to request his gynaecology book. The letter promotes free Hartman literature and DeWitts Little Early Risers for digestion and appetite.
The piece argues for continued national expansion beyond existing territories, invoking historic conquests from Florida to the Arctic, and urges a stronger united country. It contends the Constitution enables a more perfect union through expansion, and that annexation is a path to global influence and peaceful mastery.
Report notes successful treatment across men women and children for various chronic diseases. Medical teams highlight comprehensive care approaches and positive outcomes in patient recovery efforts. Community health programs emphasize accessible services and ongoing follow ups.
Stevens Pottery touts headquarters for well curbing and sewer piping for public roads. The firm claims economy and long-lasting value used by progressive cities and counties. Mr. A. G. Hitchins of Jackson will quote prices for small or carload quantities in Butts County.
An advertisement proclaims cheap coal contracts for selling large quantities. It urges buyers to telephone or mail orders to R. L. Smith at Perrerton Carron Mills, suggesting a business pitch about superior advantage and public benefit. A quoted exchange about honest work contrasts a sociologist with a confidence man, noting less competition in honest life.
A live man can secure a bargain in town property at Jenkinsburg by calling on Harmon & Co. at this office.
A brief mention highlights Mallet & Nutt among several of the strongest and most liberal companies. No further details provided.
Patient presents with dyspepsia constipation sick headache sallow skin and loss of appetite. Symptoms suggest possible gastrointestinal or systemic condition requiring evaluation and management. Further history exam and tests needed to determine cause and appropriate treatment.
Butts County Georgia ordinary Jas F Carmichael sets 15 mills tax on 1897 digest for county purposes. Allocations include Jail Bridge Coroner Dog Pauper General Commission Jury New Court House funds totaling 15 mills per dollar value, making 1.50 per hundred. Tax collected by county tax collector for the year 1897.
Jackson Mercantile Company announces public sale of a 199.5 acre lot in Butts County Georgia at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in November 1897 for cash to satisfy a deed securing a note of 123.22 dollars, with total due 134 dollars plus costs. The land is bounded by J W Ingram J A King Lero McMichael J N Gray and Ww B Kimball. Dated September 21 1897. Jas F Carmichael Attorney.
Election notice from the Office of the Ordinary James F. Carmichael of Butts County Georgia announces a vote on October 25 1897 at the courthouse and voting precincts to issue twenty five thousand dollars in bonds for a new courthouse with detailed bond terms interest 5 percent semiannual coupons and building committee involvement. ballots read For the Issue of Court House Bonds or Against the Issue of Court House Bonds.
Administrator Z P Smith applies for leave to sell lands of the estate of Austin G Smith. The application will be heard on the first Monday in November next, dated September 17, 1897, before James F Carmichael Ordinary.
In BurriTs County the court of Ordinary orders sale of 262 acres known as the old Ward homestead in the 609th district. Property adjoining B C Ward W H Jenkins and Mrs S R Williams, sold for debts and distribution. Cash terms. September 30 1897. Fleming Ward, Adm'r.
Postponed sale set for first Tuesday in November 1897 at the courthouse door in Jackson town for ten acres of land in district 552 G M. County bounded by A J Roberts William Hodges Yellow Water Creek and Emory Maddox estate. Levy by J M Mayo suit against W M and M C Roberts. Tenant notified. Levy date March 27 1897. This Sept 25 1897. J O BeaAvenamp Sheriff B C.
A crowding assertion favors Mr. G. W. Kinsman for dedicated business service over casual workers. The moral asserts merit in focused blacksmithing and urges patrons to seek skilled, consistent craftsmanship.
G. W. Kinsnan offers loans secured on real estate at 64 percent interest payable annually. Five year term with option to prepay after one year. No delay if security ample. favorable rate. Visit at Dr. Crum's store area. Ray & Riay, Attorneys at Law.
Jackson Real Estate Bureau lists numerous parcels near Jenkinsburg and Jackson including 200 acre, 100 acre, 50 acre tracts with water wells and pastures, 200 and 112 and 108 acre Jackson district estates, several city homes on First and Third streets, a Jenkinsburg storehouse and town residence with land, and 200 acres iron spring district five miles from Jackson plus 120 acres Towaliga land. Feelers sent for locating friends.
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