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Newspaper

Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1908

Page

5

Watson Addresses Large Butts County Audience at Courthouse

Hon. Thomas E. Watson spoke for two hours at the Court House to a large crowd from Butts and nearby counties. He highlighted his twenty years in public life and criticized Bryan and Taft, with Governor Smith also targeted, ending with widespread applause.

Butts Tom Watson Court House R. W. Mays Buchanan W. F. Smith Flovilla Dr. Mays Watson Bryan Republcan Taft

Dove Brand Hams and Best Breakfast Bacon

Dove brand hams and best breakfast bacon are highlighted in the advertorial mentioning Jack Dempsey and Co. as the supplier or exhibitor. The note implies a retail or promotional context for these meat products.

Dove Jack Dempsey & Co

A Delightful Evening at the Baptist Pastorium

Dr. Robert Van Deventer hosted the Baptist church deacons and their wives Monday evening. After a brief conference in his study they gathered in the parlor for merry conversation and were served cake and cream by Mrs. A. F. McMahon and Mrs. R. J. Carmichael. Deacons present included S. O. Ham, F. B. Etheridge, J. H. Carmichael, J. T. Goodman, C. R. Gresham and A. J. Roberts.

Robert van Deventer The Baptist Church A. F. McMahon R. J. Carmichael Messrs S. O. Ham Etheridge J. H. Carmichael J. T. Goodman C. R. Gresham A. J. Roberts

Bank of Flovilla Financial Statement 1908

Statement of the condition shows the Bank of Flovilla at Flovilla Georgia with assets and totals as of September 23 1908 sworn by J T Gibson cashier. The document bears a notary public stamp W D Hencely and is dated September 29 1908.

Gora Burrs J.T. Gibson Bank of Flovilla Sala Bank J. T. Gibson W. D. Hencely N. P J. P. Ie

Report on Banking Condition Notes Fillers in Statements

No. 5709 discusses the condition of banks and mentions filler items common in bank statements as insiders call them fillers. The article notes these items affect accuracy in financial reporting and require scrutiny by auditors and regulators.

Bank Report Summary Confuses Accrued Interest Figures

A financial document from The First National Bank of Jackson presents annexed statements titled Accrued-Interest and Other Resources, but the wording is misleading and hard to digest for readers seeking clear figures and totals.

THE First National Bank OF Jackson

The First at Jackson Georgia September 23 1908

A brief business note from Jackson Georgia closing at end of day September 23 1908. The fragment records a financial institution event with date and location.

Jackson Georgia

Bank Statement and Ledger Excerpt From Georgia 1908

The document shows loans and discounts at 98 948 28 with securities and banking items including bonds to secure circulation and lawful money reserve. It lists liabilities such as capital stock 80 000 00 surplus 6 000 00 and deposits 85 720 20 with notes and bills counted and total assets 146 740 95. The oath by cashier A Homer Carmichael confirms accuracy dated September 28, 1908 in Butler County Georgia.

U.S Rkn Babeels de Cisseeee Doris Chcccoskepesk

Local society notes and church events on October 5

Prof W R Lanier moved to the Stanfield home on Third street. Mrs A Smith hosted Mrs S H Morgan of Atlanta and Mrs Kate Valentino. Raymond Carmichael Jr to be christened at Presbyterian church. Repairs continue at Buchanon Hotel with dining room and two rooms added. J B Richards gave lecture and stereopticon views at Baptist church aiding temperance. R N Etheridge moved to a new home. W F M auxiliary invites Advocates to Oct 5 meeting at 3:30 pm in M E Church annex and to answer roll call with a verse.

W. R. Lanier Stanfield Third Street Bob Etheridge Asa Smith S. H. Morgan Atlanta Kate Valentino Buchanan J. B. Richards Baptist Church W. F. M. Society M. E. Church

Paint Mix Demonstrates Cost Saving for Linseed Oil

Advertisement from Whitehurst druggist Jackson Ga shows pure linseed oil at 60 cents per gallon versus 1.60 in tins. Mixing 8 gallons oil with 4 gallons L M Paint yields 7 gallons of paint at 1.20 per gallon, ready for use in minutes.

Whitehurst Jackson

Mr. R. P. Sasnett Hosts Royal Sunday School Class

Mr. R. P. Sasnett’s Sunday school class of 53 enjoyed a royal time at his home with games humor and lively entertainment. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Laspett provided hospitality and delicious refreshments as the hours quickly passed.

R. P. Sasnett

Monk Wells 66th Birthday Dinner Pays Tribute to Veterans

Mr. P B M Wells known as Monk celebrated his 66th birthday with a stag dinner at his home. Mrs Wells and daughter Mrs Reeves hosted guests including John Manley Jim Mathis P W Wells J M Wells of Spalding county John Heath and Captain Watson of Butts. Attendees recalled war memories from the Lost Cause era and shared a gift of a suit of clothes from Dr Ellis and others. The event honored Wells’s service in the Thirtieth Regiment Company during the Civil War and his surrender at Appomattox Court House on April 9 1864.

P. B. M. Wells Monk Wells Reeves Mr. Wells Appomattox Court House Dr. Ellis Asa Buttrill Adams P. W. Wells J. M. Wells Spalding County John Heath Captain Watson Butts

Charlie Stevens Dies One of Jackson's Best Colored Citizens

Charlie Stevens, a respected Jackson Baptist preacher and longtime community figure, died Wednesday afternoon at his home. He was known as an agreeable, upright man with honest dealings and is mourned by many white and Black friends. Funeral arrangements followed Thursday.

Charlie Stevens Baptist Church

Bank Statement and Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement

A bank statement from the Burts County bank lists assets including unsecured U S Bonds and cash items, with liabilities showing capital stock and undivided profits. The document is signed by cashier R P Sasnett on September 29 1908. Also two endorsements promote Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials from Toledo firms and a $100 reward offer for incurable catarrh cases.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio F. J. Gheney WaLpine, Kinnan & Marvin O. Hall

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Thomas E. Watson Flovilla, Ga Resources First National Bank de Luxe Olive Oil Slaton Drug CO State OF Georgia Buts I. A. Homer Carmichael A. Homer Carmichael J. W. Carmichaefl Jas. F. Carmichael W.A. Newton Wien Eae Fay Little Raymond Carmichael, Jr Presbyterian Church James Bradley R. N. Etheridge Heinz Queen Olives S. S John Hale Osteopath Austell Atlanta, Ga Office Main Residence East Point Thaddeus Spa Loup Burford J. C. Cawthon Jackson National State of Resouruves U. S mLee of Burts R. P. Bailey J. Lee Byron Mappox E. L. Situ
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