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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1896
Page
4
Local reading notices priced at 5 cents per line per insertion. Obituaries cost 1 dollar each. Full schedule available on request. Remittances should be by bank draft, post office money order, or registered letter. Postal notes or unregistered currency sent at owner's risk.
Mr N J Harmon is employed by the Argus to collect subscriptions. He will visit during the month to collect amounts owed. Pay him promptly in silver, gold or greenbacks to help the paper. many have not paid in the past year. He will also take new subscriptions.
The dialogue mocks a fusion attempt among factions as tensions rise. Democrats insist on a stance that keeps the populists at bay, while pops and fuse pop clash over the path forward. The exchange ends with the Democrats asserting control and the fusion failing to materialize.
Editor Glessner of Griffin announces his candidacy for State Librarian. Supporters say he would make a good and acceptable choice for the state role.
Col Jno P Shanon of Elberton announces his entry into the race for supreme court judge. Shanon is widely known across the state as a high degree Mason.
In Atlanta on Tuesday, politicians and lobbyists convened as pullers and wire workers gathered seeking favors for themselves and their friends, reflecting a bustling day of influence and bargaining.
The state Democratic executive committee in Atlanta refused any concession to Populists for a division of electors. Populists, angry at the rebuff, say numbers will vote for McKinley in retaliation. The dispute shows fissures between reformers and office seekers over gold standard loyalties.
The supreme court affirmed the lower court in Tom Delk’s case but granted a new trial for Taylor Delk due to missing time for one attorney to reach the scene. The decision hints Tom may testify in Taylor’s retrial and suggests a possible venue change, reflecting a tense period in the legal aftermath.
The state executive committee outlines a process to elect four supreme court judges with three additional judges soon to be added. A primary or mass meeting will be held in each county on November 14 to select delegates for a state convention on November 18 to nominate candidates. County delegates equal twice its legislative representation, and counties choose mass meeting or primary.
An editorial argues education as a nation shaping force and urges Butts County to grant annual town funding to Jackson Institute. It notes the institution is not self sustaining, relies on a few loyal supporters, and must receive legislative privilege and aid to keep tuition low and extend its beneficial reach locally.
The piece argues lynching persists because criminals and victims remain uninformed about retribution. It urges swift justice and public awareness, noting editors and governors fail to curb the crime. It concludes that ending lynching requires addressing the root crime and social attitudes in Georgia.
The piece notes an unusual rise in street drunkenness and numerous plain drunk arrests by police. It questions the effectiveness of prohibition amid political tension over a fusion candidate for governor.
The piece cheers Col. Berner as a strong candidate for president of the next state senate. It asserts his parliamentary skill, notes broad senate support, and cites Hon Alex Atkinson backing Berner with influence for the move.
A sero comical note warns ministers that rapid telephone use could reshape worship. In large cities pastors report lower in person attendance yet more listeners via phone. A Griffin preacher could soon deliver sermons to Atlanta households fifty miles away, altering the traditional church gathering.
A critique argues that vulgar productions thrive because audiences demand them and that public taste must uplift the stage. It claims theaters cannot lead taste and calls for chaste plays to force theater elevation, noting vaudeville draws larger crowds than opera. The piece contrasts religious observance with casual listening to sermons and ends with a jab about church collections.
W. L. Carter and T. C. announce collection sites across multiple towns in November. Locations include Sanders Store Dodsons Store Flovilla Mt Vernon Church Worthville Postoffice McKibbon Woodward Shop and Jackson every Saturday. Hours run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All persons indebted to the estate of E E Pound deceased must settle immediately and all claimants must present their claims to Mrs E E Pound Administratrix of the estate, this October 15 1896. This notice appears in the October term of the probate proceedings.
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Telfair county, the W. A. Bond place, 287 acres, a laid out six to eight horse farm with buildings, 30 to 40 acres bermud a pasture, and the rest timberland and water, at the mouth of Tussahaw creek seven miles northeast of Jackson. Sale is on the first Tuesday in November 1896 at the courthouse door in Jackson. Terms announced day of sale. W. D. Gilmore, Administrator.
Judge Carmichael announces the reception of the commissioners for the newly elected county officers. Each officer except the tax collector must file a bond within thirty days after the election. Obtain your bond and commission from the Ordinary.
Wm. C. Hale as Receiver sells at public auction on the first Tuesday in November 1896 at the Jackson courthouse for the Indian Springs and Flovilla Railroad Company. The two and three quarters mile railway from Flovilla to Indian Spring with rolling stock and tools, including locomotives and various cars, will be offered to the highest bidder. Purchasers pay one thousand dollars immediately, may pay with nine thousand dollars in first mortgage bonds pro rata, and any balance with notes due at thirty and sixty days. deed withheld until notes paid. The sale is free of liens. lienholders look to the sale fund.
ANNAPOLIS Md April 16 1894 J G Brooks dealer at No 18 Main St praises Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism and deep seated muscular pains and recommends it to the public Also mechanics will St Mary County Md reports selling a bottle to a man who had suffered years with rheumatism making him well For sale at 50 cents a bottle by Dr W L Carmichael
A massive blaze in Liverpool in 1892 consumed property valued at over 5 million dollars. The fire blazed through blocks causing extensive damage and prompting emergency efforts.
A persuasive advertisement touts Simmons Liver Regulator as essential for a healthy liver and blood. It claims improved digestion and sharp judgment, urging readers to buy the genuine product from J. H. Zeilin & Co with the Red Z on the wrapper.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Council that an ad valorem tax of three tenths of one percent is levied on all taxable property for 1896. The Tax Collector shall open books October 10, 1896 and close December 1, 1896. filings will be issued against defaulters. Approved Oct. 2, 1896. Baile y Mayor Jolly Clerk and Treas.
The A M E Church Parsonage lot near Jackson, bounded by W Crum M V McKibben W Mmallet and Oak Street, will be sold on the first Tuesday in November 1896 at legal hours to satisfy an August 1896 superior court execution in favor of J A Plunket against R D Watkins Mose McKibben trustees. Tenants in possession have written notice. October 7 1896. Sheriff J O Beauchamp B C.
An antique ad offers Dr Cady's Condition Pill to horse owners promising health, digestion, appetite boost, constipation relief, and worm destruction. Sold by druggists. claims to revive tired or aging horses.
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