Local notices and ads fill town scene this week
Miss Anna Thomason and Miss May Woodward visited town on Wednesday. Mrs. Parham and Miss Head were guests here. Mays opera house opens next week with a full company. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve advertised for skin ailments. J. R. Carmichael’s residence progresses. Bernard Wagner noted as skilled in the area. Smith property to be sold December first. County Line association gathering announced. Mrs. McKinley and Miss Tullis visited Flovilla. W. H. Maddox and W. P. St. John seen in the city. One Minute Cough Cure touted for quick relief. Property trades brisk this week.
Local Notes From Pepperton and Nearby Towns
J R Carmichael spent Wednesday in Atlanta and J J Mapp visited from High Falls. Rev J G Kimbell Sr called on us this week. The new houses at the factory look attractive and Pepperton is a town to watch. A bargain may be had in Jenkinsburg through Harmon & Co. Master Obe Carmichael had a serious fall on institute grounds but is recovering. One Minute Cough Cure sold by Dr W L Carmichael. H B Tullis and daughters soon at Thornton residence Dempsey avenue. Lizzie Slaughter home from Macon for a visit. A large crowd was in town Saturday with complaints about low cotton prices. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve offered by Dr W L Carmichael. Wedding outfits sales indicate Cupid’s work. prayer meeting at Methodist church expected full attendance next Wednesday night.
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Cupid
Cure for Diarrhoea Promoted by Local Sufferer
Mr P E Grisham of Gaates Mill La testifies chronic diarrhoea plagued him during the war but Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him. The medicine is praised as reliable for colic cholera morbus dysentery and diarrhoea and is sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes by all druggists.
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P. E. Grisham
Gaats Mill
Yiz
Chamberlain
Local Visitors Amid City News And Cough Cure Ad
E Cawthon and O A Andrews visited the city while Murphree of Alabama and Gilmore of Thomaston were seen among old friends. W R Thornton notes better crops in Unionville. Warning on coughs and colds promotes One Minute Cough Cure sold by Dr W L Cardinel.
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E. G. Gilmore
Thomaston
W. L. Carmichael
Brutal assault leaves woman near Luella battered
Mattie Lowe, a colored woman living on George Wilsons property near Luella, was beaten by her husband who knocked her down with a piece of iron, left her for dead, then destroyed furniture and scattered provisions before escaping.
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Mattie Lowe
George Wilson
Luella
Dawson sermon by former local pastor supports dispensary
Rev J B Johnstone once led the local Methodist church preached in Dawson last Sunday advocating the dispensary. The sermon said dispensaries are not ideal but a step forward and argued strongly against the saloon urging its closure.
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J. B. Johnstone
M. E
Dawson
Dawson News
Methodist Church
Johnstone
Dr Jarrell Buys Almand Brick Store For Drug Trade
Harmon and Co real estate men transfer title of the Al mand brick store to Dr J A Jarrell. The doctor obtains the middle store room between the hotel and lower room and plans a drug stock and permanent office. Since moving to Jackson he has been a progressive citizen with growing practice and faith in Jackson real estate.
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Harmon & Co
Almand
J. A. Jarrell
Jackson
Dr. Jarrell
Jackson and
Jackson Real Estate
Jarreil
Walter Vaughn Faces Carbuncle on Neck Back
Local report notes Clever Walter Vaughn suffers a carbuncle on the back of his neck, with medical attention anticipated.
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Walter Vaughn
Locust Grove Visitors Noted In City News
Mr and Mrs Middlebrooks of Locust Grove were in the city yesterday. They will always find a warm welcome in Jackson. A Locust Grove woman visited recently and Mr W T Nelson moved about like a two year old colt with politeness noted by the ladies.
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Mrs. Middlebrooks
Locust Grove
City
Jackson
W.T. Nelson
Moon Purchases Almand Residence for Improvement Plan
B F Moon bought the Almand home through Harmon & Co real estate bureau. He now occupies it and plans to reside there permanently. After Christmas the property will be remodeled doubling its size and enhancing its attractiveness as a residence.
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B. F. Moon
Almand
Harmon & Co
McKibben Receives North Georgia College Scholarship
T C McKibben of this county was awarded a scholarship to North Georgia College at Dahlonega by County School Commissioner Maddox and has entered school. He is described as a bright young man and the award is deserved.
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T. C. McKibben
North Georgia College
Dahlonega
Maddox
Thomaston Street Fakir Drains Dollar Pardon Arrested
A patent medicine man known as a street fakir visited Thomaston on a Wednesday and, using a deception, swindled several men out of dollars. He was chased, confronted, and forced to return the money before fleeing town, leaving residents wary of similar cons.
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Thomaston
McDonough Lodge to Hold Third Degree November First Saturday
The Argus reports work in the third degree at McDonough lodge on the first Saturday night in November and invites all Masons in good standing to attend.
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the Argus
McDonough Lodge
Negro Killed in Pine Thicket Near Pope's Ferry
In a pine thicket near Pope’s Ferry a gambling spree among a gang of Negroes ended in a fatal shooting. Mac Howard was killed after a dispute on a Sunday night. The Forsyth jury returned a murder verdict against an unknown party or parties, with no identifiable shooter.
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Pope’s Ferry
Mac Howard
Forsyth
Death of Mollie Wilkinson at Henry County
Mollie Wilkin son wife of Henry County resident died Wednesday leaving a husband and several young children. Born Mollie Kimberl she was laid to rest Thursday at County Line church. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved.
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Mollie Wilkinson
Henry County
Mollie Kimberl
County Line Church
Atlanta rail yard worker killed in McDonough accident
Albert Jordan of Atlanta a color car couplerten working in the McDonough railroad yards ten days was crushed between an engine and car last Tuesday night while assisting the Georgia Midland passenger train. He moved some distance after release but died about two hours later.
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Albert Jordan
Atlanta
McDonough
Georgia Midland
Plunket and Paul Announce Wedding for Nov Eight
The marriage of William Luth er Plunket and Miss Mattie Paul is announced for November eighth at 38 o'clock p.m. at the Methodist church. The prospective groom is a leading Jackson businessman, popular for his gentlemanly conduct. The bride is a charming young lady with many warm friends offering best wishes.
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William Luther Plunket
Mattie Paul
Jackson
Miss Paul
Marriage Announcement for Miss Lillie Moore and Mr. McElheny
The county reports the marriage of Miss Lillie Moore to Mr. McElheny of Jasper County. Jenkinsburg church will host the ceremony on November 9 at 3:80 o’clock with best wishes for the couple.
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Lillie Moore
Mr. McElheny
Jasper County
McElheny
Miss Moore
South
Jenkinsburg Church
Towaliga District Keeps March for the Right Thing
The Towaliga district presses forward with steady steps toward its goals. Voters approved bonds 97 to 0 against direct tax, and farmers worry over low cotton prices but hope for improvement by wash day, according to Muaains.
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Towaliga
Paying Up Taxpayers Respond to Collector’s Push
The tax collector gains momentum in tax collection with minimal resistance as several debtors, owing from $1,000 to $2,000, tell The Argus they will pay without protest.
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the Argus
Promises to Talk From Death Row in Georgia Case
A reporter reports from the cell of old man Delk who has received a life sentence for Sheriff Gwyn's murder. Delk denies leaving the house the night of the crime and hints at forthcoming statements after meeting a yet unseen person. He shares remorse and broods on the murder rather than his past dog story.
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Gwyn
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Railroad Schedule
Ly. Jacksons
A. M. Ee
A. Aes
P. Eee
Ly. Aaa E
Anna Thomason of
McKibben
May Woodward
Jenkinsburg
Mrs. Parham
Misses Head
High Falls
J. A. Spence
Spalding County
Mays’ Opera House
DeWitt
J. R. Carmichael
Bernard Wagner
Hanes
Smith
Z. P. Smith
County Line
W. H. Maddox
W. P. St. John
W.L. Carmichael &Co
Mary
Allen & Co’s
J.J. Mapp
J. G. Kimbell, Sr
Pepperton
Obe Carmichael
Institute
H. B. Tullis
Thornton
Dempsey Avenue
Lizzie Slaughter
Macon
Royal
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
E. C. Cawthon
Fincherville
O. A. Andrews
W. L. Cardinel
Mr. Murphree
Alabama
W. R. Thornton
Unionville
B. F.moon
J. R Carmichael
Thomaston Times
W. L. Plunket
Fainiller
Perry Davis
Gough
Fredonia
N. Y
M. M. Fenner
J. W. Crum
Castoria
Buttrill
Jukinsburg
First Street
Third
Iron Spring
Towaliga District
Harmon & Company
Bank Hall
Tennessee
R. H. Calvert
DeWitt’s
Igleheart
Igleheart Bros
Evansville
Ind
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