Allen Co and Thompson Bros Promote Bargains in Jackson
Local ads highlight Allen & Co grocers offering low prices on 1000 yards of gingham 4c per yard and 1500 yards dress goods 4c per yard at Thompson Bros. Thompson Bros touts the cheapest dress goods in the region and 10 dozen cassimere pants at 1.00 each. The notes mention community events, musical programs at Jackson Institute, and various residents visiting or passing through.
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Thompson Bros. Allen & Co
Sandy Creek
Allen & Co
Steven Kinard
Atlanta
Thompson Bros
Hamp Daughtry
Gate City
Jackson Institute
J. C. Meredith
Jackson Star Store Millinery Opens With Grand Display
Jackson’s Star Store unveils fall millinery openings praised for brilliancy and display. Miss Stuart cited for superior hat work as the millinery room presents an up to date fashion sheet scene. Propr proprietors announce a grand opening success and satisfaction with results.
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Jackson
Stuart
Buried For Years
A Butts farmer recovered old currency and a snuff box from the ground and brought it to the Jackson bank. The ten dollar notes were mildewed and moth eaten and dates show notes buried since 1880. The money, now in bank possession, will be sent to Washington for redemption and new notes issued in its place.
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Butts
Jackson Bank
Washington
Globe Store Millinery Opening Delights Jackson
The Globe Store millinery opening at C. G. Fennell & Company impressed Jackson with artistic displays. Miss Rolph heads the department and the event drew large crowds as hats and goods were attractively arranged in a festooned, plant-decorated room.
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Jackson
Middle Georgia
Rolph
Subscriber Celebrates 19th Arcus Subscription
Uncle Jonnie Andrews visits the Arcus office on a Saturday to renew his nineteenth consecutive subscription. He has never missed a issue in 19 years, always paying a year in advance around October 1. He values paying in full, not on credit, and hopes others will follow his example.
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Jonnie Andrews
Arcus
Jonnie
Local Notables Tie Off in Forsyth and Surrounding Areas
Prof C R Thompson of Forsyth wed Miss Mollie Gibson at the bride’s home with Rev C C Cary officiating. James Holmes of Macon married to Mrs S W Williamson, a Bibb county connection. Prof Walter F Grace gave a musical program, featuring Miss Zada Dozier in the song Tell Me That You Love Me Once Again. Community remarks note political warmth as elections approach.
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Jas. Holmes
Macon
Atlanta
Grace
Zada Dozier
Social notes from Jackson and surrounding towns
Miss Agnes Carmichael returns from a month in Collegepark. Miss Allie Kinard visits Mrs J R Carmichael and stays several days. Dr C P Carmichael spent Tuesday night in Atlanta on important business. Miss Rosa Elder of Indian Springs shops in the city. Millinery openings last week attract many attendees. Mrs W M Staton returns to Atlanta after visiting Mrs R L Daughtry on West Third street. Agnes and Mary Carmichael to attend Lem Carmichael and Miss Carmichael’s Gainesville wedding next week. Jackson folk join an all day Sandy Creek singing crowd Sunday.
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Allie Kinard
C. P. Carmichael
Atlanta
Rosa Elder
Indian Springs
W.M. Staton
R. L. Daughtry
West Third Street
Jackson
Sandy Creek
Married in Flovilla as Prof Thompson weds Miss Gibson
The ceremony took place at the brides parents home in Flovilla on a Wednesday in September. Prof. Carle R. Thompson and Miss Mary Gibson united in marriage. Both are prominent in Butts County social circles with Thompson noted as Forsyth public school principal and rising educator. The Ar Gus extends best wishes for a long, fruitful life together.
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Flovilla
Carle R. Tompson
Mary Gibson
Butts County
Thompson
Forsyth
Council acts on Argus suggestion to dig new well
The Argus praised the city council for promptly heeding a suggestion to dig another well on the square. About three weeks after the call, work should be finished within the week, as the council continues to serve the public interests.
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Argus
Mischief Makers Warned Over Night Vandalism
Local notice condemns boys who punctured bicycle tires on sidewalks as malicious mischief. It warns that such acts are wrong and will lead to worse deeds if continued. It urges guilty youths to stop immediately.
No Hunting Before Season Opens Warns Officials
Officials remind sportsmen that hunting is illegal until the season opens in November. Any person who hunts before the start faces possible prosecution and grand jury charges.
Recital at Jackson Institute Opens Fall Term
The Jackson Institute held a packed recital last Friday night marking the opening entertainment of the fall term series. About 400 attended as a crowded chapel witnessed a challenging program that highlighted the pupils’ skilled training and the department's success.
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Jackson Institute
Jackson
Worthville social notes and moves announced
The column reports residents near completion of cotton harvesting and corn gathering. W. H. Whaley and family plan to move to Cullman Alabama. Sam and Thompson Potts are entering Atlanta to attend an business college. F. C. Stevens couple consider Dawson relocation. Billie Carr heads to Mississippi. Miss Sallie Cunnard visits Newton factory guesting Miss Cassie Barner. Anna Hendricks is sick. Jimmie Kimball to preach to youths on the third Sunday. Evangeline.
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W. H. Whaley
Cullman
Alabama
Sunday Worship Draws Large Congregations Across Churches
The article notes favorable weather and large morning and evening crowds at Methodist and Baptist services. Reverend J W Bowden preached a strong sermon at the Methodist church and filled the pulpit again at night. Reverend G H Carter, newly called at the Baptist church, drew an unusually large audience for his first return, delivering a discourse on Blessed are the poor in spirit. No Presbyterian sermon due to the pastor's illness.
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Methodist Church
J. W. Bowden
The
Baptist Church
G. H. Carter
Valuable Prescription Electric Bitters Endorsed by Editor
Worthington Indiana Sun editor Morris praises Electric Bitters as a valuable prescription for constipation and sick headache and a superior general tonic. Annie Stehle of Chicago labeled run down with backache and fatigue, but six bottles restored health and strength. bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00 at drug stores.
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Morris
Worthington
Ind
Sun
Annie Stehle
Cottage Grove Age
Chicago
For Sale A Gentle Family Horse in Jackson Georgia
W L Car Michael of Jackson Georgia offers a good gentle family horse for sale at a cheap price.
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W. L. Carmichael
Jackson Ga
Jackson Paving with Terra Cotta Piping Joins Progress
An editorial praises Jackson mayor and council for terra cotta piping replacing costly wooden bridges. It argues a county wide roll out would reduce bridge repairs and labor, citing A G Hitchins and Stevens Bros Stevens Pottery Georgia as suppliers.
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Jackson
Butts County
A. G. Hitchins
Stevens Bro. Stevens Pottery
Georgia
Depositors besiege trust company after manager departs
An excited group of depositors gathers as rumors claim the manager left for Europe to float a loan. The corporation's president steps forward to calm fears, saying the manager has gone abroad to seek funds, while a depositor warns the bank may sink without him.
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Mot
Europe
Philadelphia
How to Test a Watermelon Ripeness Guide
A tip from southern farm methods explains a thumb nail test to judge ripeness. Scraped rind edges that are ragged indicate a ripe melon with a smooth firm white underlayer and glassy appearance. Smooth scar edges and damaged rind signal an unripe green melon.
Not at Home in Washington Times Ad Lib
A caller asks to reach a father, but the daughter notes he is not at home. She overhears him tell the mother that if any bill arrives, he will not be home. The exchange portrays a light domestic scene reported by the paper.
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Bill
Washington Times
Tax Collector's Notice First Round for 1896
Tax collector announces first round in 1896 for state and county taxes. Locations include Elgin Cork Dublin dist. Indian Spring Jenkinsburg Jackson Worthville Towaliga Harpers Shop and W. L. Canter address. C B.C. authority listed.
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