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Newspaper

Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1902

Page

8

Social notes of Jackson area come and go weekly

Mare Watts visits Flo villa. Many residents and visitors travel between Jackson Griffin McDonough Macon Locust Grove Toombsboro Flovilla Kathleen and Atlanta for business visits social calls and family gatherings. Notables include Judge Marcus Beck Col Felix Walthall Mrs J W Fletcher and Rev J O Brand among others.

Mare Watts Flovilla Tom H. Builrill Griffin Bloomer Carmichael Atlanta Etheridge McDonough S. B. Kinard Gate City Asa H. Smith B. J. Lunquest Henry County W. D. Jolly W. A Miss A. H R. D. Oxgletree Jackson J. O. Brand Jenkinsburg Walter Copeland M. W. Mears Mary Ella Ezell Ed Wynn Monticello W. P. Ezell M. E. Thurman Locus Grove Sam Foster Towaliga D. N. Carmichael Estelle J. M Leach Levi B. Spencer Festus J. Barnes Worthville Dr. Hicks Mildred A. H. Smith Fannie Boyt Helen W.C. Wynn High Falls Angus Joe Watson Matthews Abbie McCord Dave Spencer J.A. Plunket Conyers C. W. Buchanan Troy Barnett Edith Ulmer F.S. Etheridge Savannah Joe D. Thornton South Georgia Jesse Hanes George Hanes Arizona Cornelia Hutcheson Cornelia Chloe

Botanic Blood Balm Promises Free Medicine Cures

Advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures rheumatism and catarrh by purifying blood. It asserts long standing cases improve after BBB use and offers a free sample and medical advice, with cost stated as $1 per large bottle from Atlanta, Georgia.

Botanic Atlanta

Temporal Power and Hadden Hall in Good Things to Read

A curio feature extols old newspapers beyond ads and news. It lists practical uses from kindling and cleaning to wrapping, frost protection, and moth prevention, urging readers to buy newspapers fresh and preserve them for future needs.

Women and Underwear Showings Questioned

The article discusses social expectations as women prepare to reveal new undergarments less than ten minutes before showing them to others, highlighting etiquette and propriety concerns in a historical context.

Mary Washington Monument Tale A Nation’s Tribute

The Mary Washington monument story traces funds and delays from Silas E. Burroughs to a national campaign led by Mary name bearers. It chronicles Andrew Jackson’s 1833 cornerstone, wartime neglect, and a 1894 unveiling in Washington’s memory with President and cabinet present. The shaft stands fifty five feet high costing sixteen thousand dollars and is described as America’s largest shaft. Tourist appeal follows.

Jennie Coffman Jackson Argus Mary Washington Kenmore Land Silas E. Burroughs New York United States Mary Washington Andrew Jackson Fredericksburg Jackson Burroughs South America Congress Women of America Waite Supreme Court of the United States America

Old People Have Their Troubles

Benton Harbor Michigan resident Mr Francis Little over eighty years old had persistent indigestion and constipation since 1865. After starting Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets last August his condition improved. he has used three boxes and feels well. The tablets improve appetite and energize the stomach liver and bowels. Sold by Harris Drug Co.

Francis Little Benton Harbor Mich Chamberlain Harris Drug Co

Notice of Local Legislation in Georgia Butts County

Notice is given that a bill will be introduced at the next session of the Georgia Legislature entitled An Act to provide for the payment of costs by the county of Butts in cases where misdemeanor convicts are confined in the county and worked on public works.

Georgia Butts

Butts County to Establish County Court in 1902 Act

A bill to create a County Court for Butts County is introduced in Georgia’s General Assembly. It provides for election of a Judge and Solicitor by qualified voters, sets compensation, and covers expenses for transporting defendants from other counties with funds from fines and forfeitures. Dated October 9, 1902.

General Assembly State of Georgia Butts

City of Jackson Public Schools Act Amendment Notice

Notice that an application will be made to the next General Assembly of Georgia to pass an Act amending the Act incorporating Jackson from 1899 to relate to Public Schools and for other purposes. Sept 26, 1902. B. P. Battrey, Mayor.

General Assembly of Georgia Jackson Butts County Georgia B. P. Battrey

Notice of bill to repeal Butts County Court act

Notice states that a bill will be introduced at the next session of Georgia General Assembly to repeal the 1900 act establishing and abolishing the County Court of Butts County and to provide disposal of dockets minutes books and papers and for other purposes. Dated September 18 1902.

General Assembly of Georgia Butts County

Paralyzed Man Nearly Cured by Pain Balm Claim

Geo R McDonald of Logan County West Virginia says his husband’s partial paralysis and loss of use of an arm and side improved after using two bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm following advice from a physician. He cites other cures for paralysis and notes its wider fame for rheumatism sprains and bruises. Harris Drug Co. sells the liniment.

Henderson Grimett Chamberlain Geo. R McDonald Man Logan County Wva Harris Drug Co

One Minute Cough Cure Promises Fast Relief

Mothers fear winter illnesses as croup and colds threaten children. One Minute Cough Cure liquefies mucus reduces inflammation and acts immediately to ease coughs colds grip bronchitis and lung trouble. F. McMahon of Hampton Ga credits it with restoring his voice before a contest.

McMahon Hampton

Worthville Social News From The Argus Column

Worthville community notes report Mrs. Monroe Gray recovering from illness. Miss Mattie Hendrick returned from Union Springs Alabama after visiting brothers Obe and Mat Hendrick. Miss Addie Chambers to winter with sister Mrs. D. W. Swint at Tifton. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. P. Sunday hosted relatives at Rocky Plains. Miss Susie Washington visiting Mr. Wk. Akin. Miss Randy Chambers hosted an oyster supper for guest Miss Lilian Gresham. guests enjoyed the evening. Several families plan to leave for South Georgia next year. Baptist preaching Sunday at 11 o clock with Sunday school at 10. Sapyr otts spent entertained.

Worthville News Argus Monroe Gray Mattie Hendrick Messrs. Obe Mat Hendrick Union Springs Aja Addie Chambers D. W. Swint Tifton South Georgia Baptist Church

Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh

Warning against mercury containing remedies for catarrh and praising Hall's Catarrh Cure from F.J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. The ad touts internal action on mucous surfaces, urges purchasing genuine Hall's Catarrh, and notes price and distribution by druggists.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

Five Year Loans on Farm and City Property at 5 to 6 Percent

Loans offered for five years on farm and city property at five to six percent interest. Repayment can be made at any time. Write FRANK CURRY in Jackson, Georgia.

Frank Curry Jackson

Guardian appointment for minor Clifford Keith in Groveia

Reuben Sutton applies to be guardian of Clifford Keith a minor under fourteen in Butts County. The Ordinary will pass on the application at the next Court on the first Monday in November. Dated October 6 1902 J.H. Ham Ordinary.

Reuben Sutton Clifford Keith J.H. Ham

Guardian ship sought for Thos H Haley in Georgia

Mrs Laura Haley applies to be guardian of her son Thos H Haley an inmate of Georgia Sanitarium for the insane who owns property in Borrs County The guardian appointment will be considered at the next Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in November 1902 Witness J H Ham Ordinary dated October 6 1902

Georgia Borrs County Laura Haley Thos. H. Haley Georgia Sanitarium For J.H. Ham

Sheriff Sale Of 4915 Acres In Jackson County

The sale will occur before the courthouse door in Jackson on the first Tuesday in November. Cargile’s 4915 acres in district 616 G M lies north of Wiley Wright and east of John L Barnett. it is the distributive share of Lucinda Foster's estate. Levied to satisfy a 1878 mortgage in favor of John Middleton. Tenant notified. sale conducted by Sheriff J M Crawford in 1902.

Court House Jackson Said G. M Said County Wiley Wright J. G. Kimbell J E. Kitchens Janas John L. Barnett Lucinda Foster M. B. Cargile C. M. B. Cargile John Middleton Nancy Midleton Fife Vet. Ltd J.m.crawford

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