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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1897
Page
4
Jackson Institute reports 220 pupils as headlines note lingering Longstreet honeymoon and McCullough mistrial in Jonesboro. Georgia postmasters named, convict question debated, Senator Atkinson urges humane reform and revenue from convicts. A moral maxims passage closes the issue.
Ex secretary Daniel J. Ryan publishes a pamphlet tracing U S Cuban diplomacy from 1819 to now. He recounts Adams 1828 urging Cuba annexation, Ostend manifesto, and foreign schemes to seize Cuba. The piece notes Northern opposition, the failed Washington peace conference, and ends with optimism for Cuban independence recognition.
In the Ordinary's court last Monday W A Wright and R F Bailey secured papers. Wk Nelson executor was ordered to sell Mrs E R Nelson estate lands. Mrs E E Pound executrix granted land sale for F K Pound estate. Guardian discharge for Robert J Carmichael granted to W A Newton. Administration letters issued to Mrs Tommie W Barfield for M G Barfield. Probate petitions granted for M W McKibben will. guardianship letters to Levi J Ball for Meritt Van McKibben. twelve months' support sought by Nancy Goins from D T Goins. Minnie Bailey will probated in common form by Chas e Woodward.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery for consumption as the best medicine for coughs asthma hay fever pneumonia bronchitis la grippe and related illnesses. It promises safe use for all ages with a money back guarantee and free trial bottles at drug stores. It also recommends Dr King s New Life Pills to regulate the stomach and bowels.
Henry McDaniel faced trial in Newton Superior Court for the Rocky Plains district murder of Riley S. Stewart on May 27, 1895. The jury returned a verdict of voluntary manslaughter and McDaniel was sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary. A motion for a new trial was filed. McDaniel's son Sanders M. Daniel was previously convicted and sentenced to twelve years and is at Bagby and Speer camp three miles south of Covington. The dispute arose over land lines with a fence alleged to cross the McDaniel property, while Stewart claimed the fence lay on his land.
A H S Davis writes to announce he is with Plant ers Supply Co and ready to serve customers. He invites friends to visit the store when in town and make it their headquarters.
Small pills claim to prevent mischief by curing constipation and headache and regulating bowels. Sold by Dr. W. L. Carmichael.
The Macon Telegraph reports that on this day Mr. Geo. P. Cornell of Macon will wed Miss Texas Elder of Indian Spring. After the ceremony the couple will reside on Forsyth street. Cornell is a well known local business man with ties to S. R. Jaques and Tinsley Company. Elder is highly regarded with many friends in the county and the community joins in best wishes for their future.
The article explains that catarrh makes people more susceptible to chronic malaria because germs enter the blood via mucous membranes when damaged. It promotes Peruna as a reliable cure that eradicates germs and restores membranes, and it invites readers to request Dr. Hartman’s book from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Ohio.
Last week at the home of Mr. P. M. B. Wells a birthday dinner honored the gallant 15th Georgia regiment. About thirty guests attended the pleasant gathering. Soldiers included Henry Thurston John ORear Billie Combs John Kitchins Jim Willis Tobe Wills John Manley Sam Freeman Henry McKinley Cal Henderson Willis Moore John P. Smith and J O Beau champ. John Billie Benson and several ladies were also present.
Advertises Botanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for rheumatism and blood and skin diseases. Cites testimonials including a journalist, claiming rapid relief after 2–4 bottles and permanent cure, priced at $1.00 per large bottle, with Atlanta, Georgia listed for Druggists.
S. F. Boyce of Duluth Minnesota, a druggist with 25 years in the business, commends Ayer's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier and a product that has earned widespread customer praise. He notes thousands of dozens sold and offers the Curebook to quell lingering doubts.
The all day singing at Sandy Creek church drew an estimated 2000 attendees from adjacent counties. The Old Sacred Harp book provided the music and a dinner on the ground fed the crowd. The Sacred Harp convention will return next October at Sandy Creek. The piece also notes Shaker Digestive cordial advertising as clever and effective and praises Laxor Castor Oil for kids.
Amaziah Taylor was fined $30 or 80 days for breaking the prohibition law. He briefly refused to work when sentenced, was restrained, then compelled to labor. He later paid the $30 and was praised by locals. The column also notes a millinery opening and the death of the Thaxton infant.
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