Parry Lee Leads Jackson Argus Editor Publisher
Parry Lee is named editor and publisher of the Jackson Argus, the official city and county paper, with duties overseeing editorial content and publication.
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1898
Page
2
Parry Lee is named editor and publisher of the Jackson Argus, the official city and county paper, with duties overseeing editorial content and publication.
A Sunday Atlanta Constitution excerpt warns Southern whites to unite amid alleged fusion control in North Carolina. It details a Greenville charter favoring negro wards, asserts voter equality distortions, cites tax figures, and cites a push to strip local power from white leaders. The piece warns Georgia could mirror such oppression if fusion politics persist.
An editorial in the State of Columbia praises Leslie McCandless as an educator of 59 years and 81 years old. It lauds his human warmth and romantic life while urging proper honor for aging teachers who have served their country.
Gov. Bob Taylor delivers an eloquent flag presentation in Knoxville to the Fourth Tennessee Volunteers. He extols Uncle Sam as the United States personified and praises swift mobilization, naval prowess, and imperial guardianship while invoking sacrifice, liberty, and national unity.
The Indian Spring notes report inclement but well attended holiness camp meetings and community updates. Illness of Mr. Van Wright. visits among Forsyth, Griffin, and Macon residents. Col. L W Reeves to open a new school September 5. funeral for Mrs. Martha Collier with attendees from Macon and Jackson. September 2 dedication of the new Baptist church with Rev. B W Collier preaching. obituary praising Mrs. Collier’s life and character.
The opening of the Jackson Institute featured several strong speeches that drew praise from attendees. The event highlighted the institute’s goals and future programs, with speakers noting community impact and educational value.
Dr J M Bosworth of Atlanta Georgia offers treatment for diseases of the eye ear nose throat bronchia and lungs with painless straightening of crossed eyes cataract operations improving vision and antiseptic surgery. Correspondence solicited. Office at 6634 Whitehall Street Atlanta.
An advertisement notes painting season with emphasis on first class plain and ornamental work. R H Carverrt invites inquiries and promises profitable results for customers seeking painting services.
A July 23 letter from P. E. Burner of pack-train No. writes from Santiago de Cuba praising Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential during the Battle of Santiago. He says the medicine kept packers healthy and able to deliver ammunition and rations despite violent illness, noting four cases saved his own life. The letter was sent to Chamberlian Medicine Co. and distributed by Flovilla Drug Co.
A lengthy Locust Grove item lists social visits from A G Combs in McDonough to George Kimbell in Greenwood. Mrs. Brannan and Mrs. Glenn families visit relatives, a new baby arrives, camp meeting attendance continues, and the Locust Grove Institute schedule opens next Monday. Events include a rainbow party at the Glenn home, a Beersheba church singing, and a large crowd attending. The community notes death of Mrs. John Boatner at Indian Creek church with Rev J A Jackson presiding.
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