Dodson of Flovilla Noted in City Report Thursday
Mr A H Dodson of Flovilla in the city Thursday was referenced in a brief local item. Further details are unclear from the fragment.
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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1898
Page
5
Mr A H Dodson of Flovilla in the city Thursday was referenced in a brief local item. Further details are unclear from the fragment.
The notice highlights Allen & Co as a local grocer offering guaranteed first class groceries and a range of products from pure spices to vanilla waters. It mentions family visits, neighbors, and several residents of Macon and Jackson, with brief health notes and a plug for De Witts Witch Hazel Salve as a trusted remedy.
The Argus prints a jumble of city visits and brief items including Oscar Weaver from Waltham, P. Hairup in Jack 800, E. Andrews call on Wednesday, Judge John I Fall in the city, Revenue Hustler Dismuke in the morning, Capt. D. M. Belle of Patillo in town, the New York Store front to be completed, Hon. E. J. Reazan of McDonough in the city, Ruth wears well, De Witt’s Little Early Risers praised for bowsels and head pain, Dr W L Carmichael, Miss Bessie Greer in Jackson, Walstein McCora at home on furlough, legal ads in today’s paper, interest in wheat from sown fields, Miss Emmie Davis and Ida Gilmore shopping Thursday.
The telephone exchange grows in popularity due to strong management. Miss Claude Williams is reported to be some better after a period of serious illness.
The New York store showcases its attractive offerings while Harmon and Co expand into warehouse trade at Watkins studies and emphasize serving the public with a keen aim to capture a strong share of patronage.
J B Guthrie Indian Spring Baptist church will be dedicated the second Sunday in September at 11 o'clock a m by Rev Bryan Collier of Hartwell. All are cordially invited. Miss Kitty Gordy has returned to Barnesville after visiting Jackson and was hosted by Miss Hattie ORear. Be Witts Salve praised for piles burns and sores with Dr W L Carmichael endorsing.
The ferry boat escaped from Uncle Pate Moore the ferryman at Key's Ferry. Anyone who sees a prowling boat should inform Uncle Pate.
The June number of the Emory Phoenix edited by Elam Dempsey is described as a splendid magazine reflecting credit on its editor and the college. Notices mention De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy and update on local residents Mrs Kelly and Mrs Erbelding leaving for Augusta. Dr Nelson’s call to lead the local Baptist church is discussed with hope he accepts to serve temporarily.
Mr Pliny Hall has finished a lengthy Griffin visit and announces his sister Mrs Drake will move to Jackson while his father spends Sundays there. The Hall family will occupy the Ellis residence on South Mulberry street, making Judge Hall a resident again after years away and adding to the city’s notable citizens.
Car load of Mitchell Wagons arrives alongside Old Hickory, Tennessee White Hickory and Chattanooga Wagons offered at lower prices. Visit showroom when in need of two wheel or four wheel wagons. Sale note from local dealer.
Harmon and Co. advertise free information on property titles and parties involved. They invite buyers to view “pretty places” in town or county on good terms for less than cost, urging readers to call N. J. Harmon for details.
Miss Polhill of North Carolina is in the city this week visiting relatives and friends, staying at local hosts and enjoying social calls.
Fragmentary OCR shows Dr J M Bosworth in Atlanta Georgia with garbled text likely indicating medical notes or notices. The legible elements include names and place references, but the full context is unreadable.
The Argus reports Mrs. W. E Warp is very ill after a period of bad health. She went to the Spring seeking restoration of health, but there is no improvement to date. The paper hopes she may yet recover.
An advertisement in today’s paper discusses the Jackson buyer and promises insight from Mr. Carmighwel. The notice urges every family member to read with interest and to investigate the celebrated busey.
The marriage of Beynt Thompson and Lula Browning was announced to friends. The ceremony occurred Wednesday at 8 o'clock at the parsonage with Rev. Winn officiating. Both families and The Argus extended best wishes.
The last announcement of this new firm features Will Wright as president, a popular young businessman in Jackson. R S Brown, manager of the New Store, is noted for years of dry goods leadership and is expected to steer Wright & Co. to splendid success.
A Santiago soldier, Roma Thompson Peek, who joined early after the war declaration, is praised as a hero of two battles. His division camps at Monak Point, N Y, and he is on a thirty day furlough visiting his sister Mrs. Dr. Bryant in Jackson. He recalls Cuban conditions and American actions against Spanish blockhouses, sharing thrilling reminiscences and entertaining country observations. His friends expect him to be a good soldier.
The Argus credits a master workman for the courthouse woodwork from start to finish and honors his skilled duty.
A charming verse from Miss Minnie Chinn of Lovejoy prints this week in Arcus. The poem is praised as better than average daily press poetry and deemed delightful reading worth preserving as a fine example of wartime inspiration.
The sheriff sale occurs on the Tuesday in October 1895 before the courthouse door in Jackson Butts County Georgia. Property includes two lot portions totaling about ninety five acres in the earth District G M Butts county. Levied to satisfy a superior court judgment in favor of BR M Fletcher against J J Slaughter. Tenant given notice as required by law. J O Beauchamp sheriff.
Public sale at the courthouse door Jackson Butts County on the first Tuesday in October 1895 and later on the first Tuesday in September 1898. Parcels include one acre in Jackson bounded by Margret Thaton and the Presbyterian church and a half acre lot bounded by a street Ann Duke and Ellis estate. Names L L Ray Geo W Ray J A Stilwell and J C Stiwill appear with court actions in favor of R M Fletcher and N B White Co. The notices are signed by Sheriff J C Beauchamp.
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