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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1894
Page
5
Local store advertises heavy discounts on men and children shoes with prices listed from 90c to 3.39 and claims lower prices than competitors. Also promotes blankets quilts heavy checks jeans and gents furnishing goods with broad sale range and urging customers to visit and see Mattie Paul for orders.
A local ad touts men and boys suits with a range of price points from 99 cents to over 20 dollars. Mentions include men’s suits from 2.25 to 4.60 and all wool options, with explicit values and substantial discounts. Also notes “come and see” with no cost to browse and children urged to listen.
A bold local ad promises cheap groceries and hardware with a claim that Red heated Thompson offers the lowest prices. It notes chewing tobacco at 25 cents a pound and urges customers to visit soon to beat rivals.
Hats offered at 17 cents to 4 dollars with values up to 1.50 and 2.00. Single fur hats 59c or 74c for four. Bright undersell claim urges customers to visit and be convinced of the value.
Local pitch from Gunn Potts & Co advertising the Blue Store with special inducements to country merchants. The notice emphasizes satisfaction and encourages shoppers to visit for new goods.
Georgia agricultural notes discuss selecting manure application depth by soil type, saving urine, and using complete fertilizer at two to three inches. Readers ask about smut remedies, seed sources, burr clover, red top sowing, peas storage, marble dust, salt effects, grass seed per acre, and sweet potato storage.
The Little Rock storm caused extensive loss of life and property with the insane asylum heavily damaged. Remains found from Dr. Ingate’s suite were removed to undertakers, and several asylum patients are listed as missing. East Markham street suffered four-block devastation with wholesalers nearby. Insurance coverage is limited to about 2500 dollars, mostly from a New York plate glass company. The state built asylum, costing 300000 dollars, stood on a hill three miles west of downtown and bore the brunt of the cyclone.
Ten years after Thomas Sweeney killed Ferguson a Ferguson son Joseph shot and mortally wounded Sweeney in an electric car on St. Charles Avenue. The attack, witnessed by about a dozen people, ended a long family feud rooted in politics. Hoppe was implicated and later killed by Ferguson’s relative. the killer was arrested.
The stockholders of the L. and N. Railroad met in Louisville Kentucky on October 4 where director Smith submitted his resignation. The board will consider next steps and appoint a successor to fill the vacancy.
The Louisville and Nashville railroad held its forty third stockholders meeting to elect directors and hear the president address. Milton H. Smith resigns from the board and Albert Fink is elected to replace him. Smith remains president. The president reports a mileage increase of 13.11 miles over last year.
A great Atlantic storm showed a stable bottom near Diamond Shoals North Carolina that could support permanent piles for a lighthouse construction. Temporary pilings held during the tempest, raising hope for securing a durable foundation to erect a needed beacon along the dangerous coast.
Sir Joseph Renals, the senior mayoralty candidate, was elected by guild ballots yesterday in a local election highlighting guild influence in city leadership.
In Lexington Ky October 4 the Ashland district congressional race opened with Democrat W C Owens and Republican George Denny Jr. Denny praised Col Breckinridge and urged unity while declaring himself a protectionist. Owens followed with strong applause and argued for Breckinridge supporters to vote Democrat.
The speaker urged settling the tariff to fix it properly and open trade, insisting prosperity requires open markets for American ships. Denny defended positions in a thirty minute reply. Judge Denny said he would not seek campaign assistance, implying Governor Mecklinly will not stump for him.
In Sparta on October 4 Richard Brazil colored shot Charles Dougherty one of the election managers at Culver ton precinct after a knife confrontation with Brazil’s brother. Dougherty was struck in the right side a flesh wound and Brazil fled as a posse pursues him. Brazil a Hancock county populist leader is accused of denouncing Democrats.
The War Department's bureau of military intelligence prepared a large detailed map showing Ping Yang and nearby engagements in the China Japan conflict. The original draft is kept at the intelligence bureau with copies expected soon, though costly to print.
Secretary Carlisle named William H. Pugh of Ohio as superintendent of the treasury income tax division. The former customs commissioner will earn $4,000 annually.
Paris reports that a Port Louis Mauritius claim of a Madagascar port blockade is denied by the foreign office. The dispatch clarifies there is no blockade order in effect and confirms ongoing official positions.
Mr. Carmichael will host a large land sale giving many men a chance to buy homes. Prospective buyers should study the map and select suitable fields before the sale day.
New opening announcement for Springer Bros Branch House selling new and second hand goods. Fineline clothing cloaks overcoats furnishings household items pianos organs sewing machines trunks clocks carpets and more at the lowest prices fronting Armand Moon & Co on Second Street. Observes local business district tone and period advertising style.
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