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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1901
Page
3
Fashion notes describe velvet trims and oriental touches as stylish against somber cloths. An example features a deep red automobile coat with yellow lace, gilt buttons, and full sleeves paired with a black panne hat and ostrich feather.
The article describes versatile sleeve designs for gowns including elbow sleeves with tucked fullness, long sleeves with lace undersleeves, Louis Quinze sleeves in brocade or velvet with a wide lace frill, and a bishop shaped Spanish sleeve with a large puff and arrow cuff.
The description outlines an evening gown sleeve starting several inches below the shoulder with two chiffon twists and a jeweled net band ending at the elbow in a large rosette. An illustration shows a house jacket in old rose babue with Persian embroidery, silk mull under sleeves and neck ruffle, hemstitching at neck and sleeve ruffles, and a white crepe de chine sash with fringed ends.
A fragment from Tit Bits notes a playful exchange about a father calling his son by different forms of Charles. The dialogue contrasts Charlie and Charles as terms of address.
Jeweled lace is a season fad featuring lace collars fans and dog collars adorned with seed pearls rhinestones and emeralds. Black panne hats gain jeweled lace bows while black chantilly bows replace plumes on dressy hats. A smart black broadcloth tailor made suit with white crepe de chine underblouse completes the ensemble.
A London Tit-Bits anecdote recounts a van driver job seeker who listed a dealer’s old hand as reference. The referee doubted the man’s honesty after revealing the applicant had been tried seven times for stealing and escaped each time, leading to no employment.
Dainty novelties in blouses and collars. larger winter hats in Gainsborough shapes. English embroidery on pale taffeta blouses with finely tucked bishop sleeves. Collarless indoor dresses, fur outer collars with lace inner collars for outdoor wear. Pale yellow chiffon waist with accordion pleats and Persian ribbon accents. JUDIC CHOLLET.
The piece details new fall fashion accessories including green leather belts patent leather belts and green pocketbooks with an emphasis on the sash style tied in two loops. It notes a fan shaped bow and jeweled buttons on ends and describes a white organza and pink taffeta child’s party frock with a ruched waist and white rib bon trim.
Notice to debtors in Butts County Georgia asks all indebted to the estate of A. G. Hitchins deceased to settle within thirty days. After that period notes and accounts will be placed with an attorney for collection. October 9 1901. C Whitchins executor
Public sale of the estate of William M. Mallet deceased in Butts County will occur on the first Tuesday in November 1901 at the court house. Lands include the McMichael and Lah properties with hundreds of acres, several Jackson residences and lots, a warehouse, and undivided interests in surrounding parcels. Cash terms. rights of McCord water privileges noted.
Petitioners led by R L Daughtry and C C Smth seek incorporation as R L DAUGHTRY COMPANY a general mercantile firm with power to buy sell real estate stocks and securities import goods and operate state wide. Capital stock start ten thousand dollars with potential to fifty thousand and personal liability termination upon full payment. Office proposed in Jaek Bo with authority to transact across Georgia and beyond. Petition filed Oct 10 1901.
The sheriff will sell at the courthouse door in Jackson on the first Tuesday in November to the highest bidder for cash the estate of W. D. Martin including a dark bay mare Annie a light bay horse Charlie an old one horse spring wagon and an old buggy. Levied to satisfy a mortgage in favor of F. L. Gardner. Oct 1 1900 by J. M. Crawford Sheriff.
A sheriff sale in Jackson Butts County Georgia lists 82 acres in land lot No 6 part of the 6th District G M, bounded by Billie Thurston J R Settleard and J R McGough. The property, owned by J K R McGough, is to satisfy a debt to RK Brown Executor Arch Brown deceased now W Thurston, with notice given as required. Sale conducted by Sheriff J M Crawford on October 1 1900.
Georgia Burrs Country sale to satisfy a Butts Superior Court judgment. On the first Tuesday in November next the 130 acre tract in the 615th District G M is offered as 17 24 undivided interest for Elizabeth A Mills. Bounded by Kimbell, Harmon, Benson, Childs and Woodward. Sheriff J M Crawford executes sale. Tenant in possession given notice.
Georgia Burrs County Ordinary notes S B Kimbell as executor of JeG Kimbell Sr applying for leave to sell lands of the estate. He cites all interested parties to show cause why leave should not be granted at the November term. Official signature dated October 7, 1901.
T J Williams applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of J A Gray. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the Ordinary’s office within the legal time to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to T J Williams and the Gray estate. Witness dated October 10, 1901.
In Butt County Georgia the Court of Ordinary will hear on the first Monday in November next the application for probate in solemn form of the will of James H Bryans deceased. Heirs named include Walter H Bryans Oscar Bryans Jessie Bryans Myrsa Margaret Kryans Kobt G Bryans Edith W Keaton and Jennie Bryans. Executors listed are Robert G Bryans and Hampton L Daughtry with V A Wright as attorney for the executors.
In Gutts County Georgia the Court of Ordinary of Iuia County in October 1901 hears W Linsman petition seeking an order directing X P Nutt as administrator of W M Mallett estate to make titles to lands described in a bond for title. Since bond terms appear complied with the heirs at law and parties interest are required to show cause on the first Monday in November 1901 why the order should not be granted.
Notice is hereby given to all persons having demands against J. G. Kimbell Sr deceased to present them properly via legal form within the time prescribed by law. All persons indebted to the estate are required to make immediate payment. dated October 7 1901 executor: S Belt? be lt.
By order of the Ordinary of Burrs County a parcel of land lies partly in Butts and partly in Henry counties Georgia is to be sold at public outcry on the first Tuesday in November at the county court house between sale hours. The tract measures 2024 acres and is bounded by Mrs Hayes J J Wilson Magruder Ingram and John D Carter. Terms are cash. Dated October 7 1901. Wiley James Admr Nancy A James ea
Notice of legislation states a bill will be introduced in the Georgia Legislature. Hon. James Land proposes an Act to authorize Bulis County Commissioners to reopen and adjust the claims of A. J. Moore ex Tax Collector for the years 1875 and 1876. Dated October 1901. A. J. Moore.
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