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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1898
Page
4
The Jackson Argus reports a visiting proponent plans an electric plant costing five thousand dollars. The city now spends over three hundred dollars yearly on gas lamps. If funded by bonds, electric lighting would be self supporting and bring brighter nights, matching neighboring towns like Griffin and Barnesville.
Macon correspondent reports Colonel A A Murphey of Barnesville, a well known populist, may run against Congressman Sartlets in the Sista district. Murphey says he is busy buying school books for counties and not a candidate, having declined invitations to stump for the current campaign.
An old missionary in Canada recounted addressing a large northern audience of infidels. He began to tell a story of travelers by a stream to illustrate belief in God and the afterlife, framing the discussion on faith versus atheism.
A fragment recalls a character labeled prayer who sought escape from his deeds and confessed belief in God and aid, glimpsed through moral reflection and religious faith.
Cork reports unsettled weather hindering harvests while camp meeting ends and town quiets. Miss Sallie Fogg visits Macon relatives. Miss Mary Smith marries Mr Stuchervas of F Villa. A disruptive train incident near here puzzles locals as Cuba rumors swirl. Deb will bring old time songs at Sandy Ureskehureh with baskets and song books. Jacquetta.
Furniture for sale includes two bedroom suits a folding lounge a bookcase and writing desk a sideboard and extension table a hall tree and dot chairs and a cooking stove No. 8 Apply to Mrs M B Braman Corner 8Ks and Depot St. Locust Grove banker Mr M P Sowell to rejoin Carmichael Co this fall with friends invited to visit. Tuesday sheriff sale day only one property sold.
A Jackson town obituary notes Miss Mary Goodall died Sunday night after a gastritis illness. She was a teacher and principal-elect at R. Lee Institute in Thomaston and had strong Methodist ties. Her funeral was at Jackson Methodist Church with large attendance.
Health article touts good looks from healthy organs. Electric Bitters described as a tonic that purifies blood and improves complexion by acting on stomach liver and kidneys. Claims include curing pimples blotches and boils with guaranteed results. Sold at drug stores.
The ordinary cites all concerned to show cause why rosters filed by the roster committees of multiple Georgia volunteer companies, including A 30th, I 14th, and D 6th regiments, should not be approved as required by law. Dated September 10, 189s.
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