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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
8
Heirs met at the court house to divide the Collins estate. Dr T J Collins proposed a deed to his wife for his share, but debts and other liabilities prompted the heirs to refuse. A temporary administrator may be appointed if no settlement is reached.
An advertisement asserts speedy cure depends on correct remedy and claims a regulated liver prevents sickness. It promotes Simmons Liver Regulator as the safe choice for keeping the liver active and expelling poisons, mentioning fresh Dove dams from Allen & Co. packing.
Mr I J Slaughter brought a buggy load of heavily fruited ground pea vines to town. W J Wood praised their prolific yield, stating ground peas can be grown as well in Southwest Georgia as in the home region. The Argus urges farmers to try ground peas as a profitable crop on average county land.
A historical ad describes malaria symptoms such as cold sweats and dizziness and promotes Peruna as the quick cure. It claims appetite and sleep improve as blood is renewed, restoring strength and happiness, with a free book by Dr. Hartman. The ad lists The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co. of Columbus, Ohio and urges purchases of city property via Callon Harmon & Co.
After the 11 o clock service a unanimous meeting led by Dr W L Carmichael elected Dr G H Carter as pastor for an indefinite period and raised his salary from 800 to 900 yearly with three months notice required if he resigns. The congregation hopes his leadership will bless the city long term.
An old advertisement claims Cascarets candy cathartics combat yellow fever germs in the bowels and prevent new infections. The copy asserts regular use protects against the disease and lists prices of 10, 25, and 50 cents for druggists.
A city voice laments the lack of sociable entertainments for youths and urges more activities on moonlit nights to keep young people engaged and active locally.
The handsome Presbyterian church will be dedicated next Sunday with a sermon by Dr Henry Quigg of Conyers Georgia. To ensure full attendance other churches will cancel preaching and congregations are invited to worship with Presbyterians at 11 o'clock. Dr Carter also said Quigg may fill the Baptist pulpit Sunday evening.
Monthly Pains cured by Dr Miles Pain Pills. Electric Bitters relieves languid exhausted feelings and liver sluggishness. A timely dose can avert bilious fevers. Counteracts malaria and tonics the system. Headache Indigestion Constipation Dizziness yield to Electric Bitters. 50c and 1.00 per bottle at drug stores.
In Pike superior court last week attorney C J Haden urged a venue change for Taylor Delk. The trial will be moved to Henry county on the fourth Monday this month with Judge John S Candler presiding. The defense hopes for relief, but Candler has a reputation for strong rulings in murder cases.
Jesse Collins departed Tuesday for Prairie Grove Texas after visiting relatives here. High Falls citizens Holder and Mapp were in town Monday. Z P Smith called Monday and announced the estate lands of Austin G Smith will be sold on the first Tuesday in December. The property is described as valuable.
A quarrel between a paper hanger and a mistress over home renovations reveals broader snobbery about DIY work and paid trades. The lovers’ spat touches on labor, pride, and who should pay for skilled services. The piece also pivots to notes on geography and education, mentioning Nevada’s sparse settlement, Idaho’s density, and Ireland’s queen visits with counts of days spent there.
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