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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1896
Page
2
Our novelty Dress Goods stock is complete with serges Henriettas Prencettas Crab de Alma Armares Sebastopol and many more. See all wool serge and Jacquard at 25c. Silk finished Henrittea value at 75c previously now offered with 6 percent markdown. 50 inches wide and unmatched below 1.00 per yard.
The largest stock in Jackson offers new shades and designs in plain and fancy dress weaves. All wool dress goods are 25c per yard, values commonly 50c. Wool brocatine at 9c, double width fabrics at 12 1 2c, worth 20c. Visit to compare prices and selections.
The store unveils a vast Millinery line with French Pattern Hats and feathered ornaments plus endless sailor and walking hats. Jeans start at 10c yard with many sales. McIntosh coats priced from 2.50 to 8.50, including silk lined options. Odd pants and overalls complete the bargain assortment.
The store announces a new enlarged clothing department with a larger room and improved assortment. It highlights satinet and wool suits for men and boys, prices from 1.98 to 8.50, indigo blue flannel shirts, and a full line of cutaways and late style sacks, emphasizing quality and current fashion.
Vintage sale ad lists boys' suits size 4 to 14 and 14 to 19 in blue black and reefer styles. Prices range from 25 to 75 cents with several options noted as best value and all wool or tricot fabrics.
Local store touts neckwear suspenders cuffs collars shirts and undergarments with heavy discounts. Featured items include 50 dozen suspenders, Atwood cross insignia shirts, ribbed knit hose, and wide selection of dresses and linens priced from 5c to $1.50.
Heavy working shirts offered with extra weight and length in buck skin style with buttons. Prices start 15 cents and up for shirts and 2.35 to 50 cents for sweaters. Mens undershirts and mixed Merino shirts available in various colors and discounts.
The advertisement promotes headwear from John B Stetson and American braids by R. E. Bonar & Co. It touts men and boys derbys from 10 to 75 cents and alpine hats valued at 100, with newest shapes and full lines of blocks from Youman Dunlap and Bonar.
Buyers in New York aided by others arranged cash to salvage a Cape factory. They offer Black Wool Capes with velvet collars at 98e, 100 Double Sannett Capes for 148, 200 richly trimmed capes at 198, up to 1000 for elaborate Plush Caps. Misses and children Reefers in navy blue with braid trimmings.
Flovilla residents mingle with visitors as families head to New York and Abbeville. Col Morris and wife visit Calumet Indian Spring while Eugene Elder plans to settle in Flovilla after purchasing Cherry’s drug interests. The big Indian Springs bridge is torn down and local figures frequent the town, with Chamberlain’s remedy praised in distant Wis Journal.
Steven Kinard, manager of a leading telephone line, will extend service from Patillo to Griffin via Brushey creating 200 talk communications between Jackson and Griffin. He plans further extensions to Hampton and McDonough, forming a complete circuit.
Notice to meet at the courthouse on Saturday October 24 1896 at 10 A M to plan electing delegates to represent Butts county at a state convention in Atlanta November 18 1896 for nominating supreme court judges and to consider other business. October 21 1896. OBE Hendrick chairman.
Corn is harvested and cotton lags, with Uncle Jack in white coat predicted to aid. Northwest winds warn of approaching winter as trees shed summer foliage. Rev James Kimball preached to youths and urged heed. Mr Jet Barnes and wife visited H F Barnes. Rev F R Morey of Jenkinsburg to preach and lecture. Hurst of Flovilla named Baptist pastor again.
A pleasant and profitable session of the Centennial Association was held at Fellowship church in Upson county. Dr. J. M. Brittain of Barnesville was elected moderator as the 24 churches from Pike Monroe Ason Crawford Butts and Jasper counties report progress and seek to grow to 80 churches. Contact details for minutes or information are provided by the moderator or clerk.
An advertisement proclaims a universal salve promising cures for bruises sores ulcers fever sores tetter chapped hands and skin eruptions plus piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents per box.
Judge Carmichael receives the commissioners for the newly elected county officers. Each officer except the tax collector must file a bond within thirty days after the election. Bring your bond to the Ordinary to obtain your commission.
The Texas Christian Advocate prints an interview with H. E. Spaulding of Longview detailing his years of pain from sciatic rheumatism. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, after doctors failed and Hot Springs treatment proved ineffective, to a full recovery and restored leg size. Dr C H Stansbury corroborates the cure, noting Spaulding improved after the pills and praising Allison who brought relief from locomotor ataxia.
Miss Nellie Higgins entertained a few friends at Mrs Hamon’s residence last Friday night. The hostess was praised as ideal and guests enjoyed recherche refreshments. Attendees included Misses Clyde McCallum Carrie McCallum Mary Duke Annie Nutt and Messrs Steven Kinard Jim Kinard Joe Wright Will Merritt Ed Vaughn.
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