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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
4
The essay stresses keeping busy to gain peace of mind and avoid vice. It argues that work, even disliked tasks, channels energy away from mischief, preventing idleness in youth and leading to thorough rest. It underlines that contentment comes from purposeful labor.
An ad promotes National Biscuit Co cakes and crackers sold in air tight moisture proof packages guaranteed fresh and good. Cali 60.
Miss Beatrice Eider hosted a bowling party Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Watkins and her son Ben of Texas visited Mrs. M C Wright since Wednesday. Frank Gunn of Houston stayed with his son Dan Gunn at Hoard House. Rev. Rosser of Selma preached at the Baptist church and Mr. Anderson of Atlanta preached in the evening. Miss Julia Collier plans to return to St Louis Saturday. During her visit to Miss Carrie Collier she has been the recipient of.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union hosts a Workers Conference at the Methodist church starting 7 30 p m next Sunday. Reports on local work will be read, pastors assist, and a song service, devotions, talks, recitations, and various departmental reports are listed. No collection. Call 60 for Heinz Sweet Mixed and Sour Spiced Pickles.
Fresh meat line reported at Conner and Crawford’s grocery counter draws steady morning crowds. Shoppers queued for new cuts and weekly specials as store staff restocked shelves.
N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont credits Dr Kings New Life Pills with reducing stomach, liver and bowel kinks over many years. Guaranteed satisfactory at Whitehursts drug store. 25c.
J C Goodwin of Reidsville North Carolina praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a sure cure for ulcers and other injuries after a leg sore last summer. The ad notes guaranteed relief for piles sores and burns and lists Whitehurst's drug store as the seller for 25 cents.
Mr. Jordan Massee visited town last Sunday and spoke with enthusiasm about the Ocmulgee river dam project and the prosperity it promises for the county and surrounding areas. Friday evening Miss Dave Bryans hosted a tea party for Miss Gambrell of Spokane Washington with bowling later, grape juice, cream and cake, and praise for Miss Bryans’s hospitality.
An advertisement touts Postell’s Elegant Flour as the standard high grade patent flour. Call on Jack Dempsey and Co for a sack to get the best product.
A brief notice reports coal on catch for Iale at Jackson Lumber Company. The fragment notes an item or process related to coal handling and ownership at the lumber yard.
Dr John Patterson died last Sunday at his daughter's home in Madison after a long life spent mainly in Butts county. Born in 1827 in Pike county, he married Emily Wilson in 1856 and lived with his daughter Mrs Speer since her death eleven years ago. Survived by Mrs Speer of Madison, Mrs Wager of Atlanta, a son in Waycross, brother Young Patterson of Sunnyside, and sister Miss Puss Patterson, funeral at Madison Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev A L Johnson, interment beside his wife.
Advertises Armour's Simon Pure Lard as 100 percent pure leaf lard guaranteed under the pure food law. Encourages trying a tin and credits Jack Dempsey & Co. with the offer.
Jackson National Bank opened Tuesday with a grand tour of its new building for officials and friends. President Etheridge and Vice-President Buttrill welcomed visitors as cashier R. P. Lasset moved from Jackson Banking Company to greet guests. Ezra Morrison Jane Stanfield and Exie Ham served fruit punch to guests, making the day pleasant.
Ad copy promoting Dove Brand Hams and best breakfast bacon from JACK DEMPSEY & CO with phone contact 60.
William Hodges died at his home near Pittman s Ferry after a long illness. He represented Butts county in 1867 and 1868 and served in the Senate in 1884 1885. The funeral took place at Macedonia where he had been a longtime member and was interred in the local cemetery.
Pork beef fish hams and breakfast bacon offered at Conner and Crawford's Market in a concise display of available meats and prices.
Miss Eula Pritchett of Patillo and Mr. Jacob Mayo wed Thursday evening at the pastorium with Dr. Van Deventer officiating. The ceremony was small and a pleasant surprise to their friends.
The opening note invites diners to begin their meal by visiting Conner and Crawford's market to select fresh meats for the table. The ad emphasizes a quick start to the dining experience and promotes the market as a go to source for meats.
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