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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
8
The column lists numerous residents and visitors in Jackson including Emmet McCord at home Miss Puss Patterson Mrs. Levi Ball and many others in town for shopping visits to Atlanta Baltimore and Griffin. Notable mentions include Judge Ham and Judge Marcus Beck at county affairs. The page notes college plans millinery work and local business moves with various travelers and local engagements.
Stark News reports on community happenings including a singing school wrap up led by N B Lunsford, new resident J M Barnes settling in, local youths attending a Sardis singing, an ice cream festival at J J Wilson’s home, and visitors from Jasper such as Migees Ina Hardy and Cora Lee Ivey.
The column highlights ads from McKibben and Co. and J Aronson The German Store plus coverage of the Schley Court of Inquiry in Washington with Admiral Howison’s seat in question. Social events at Towaliga honor Miss Imogene Harkness, and Augusta visitors discuss dilapidated State property at Indian Spring urging maintenance and reform to preserve the spring as a resort.
G A Clawson editor of The Herald Howe Indiana writes of severe stomach trouble and credits Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with equal or better relief than prior remedies. The testimonial notes Harris Drug Co. as the seller.
The busy and mighty remedy claims to turn weakness into energy and boost mental power. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Harris Drug Co.
New management team Biles and Adams pledge improved offerings for the fall season at the Racket Store, aiming to attract more shoppers with enhanced selections and service.
An advertisement touts the Ten Cent Store as the place to save money and urges customers to bring cotton there to obtain the highest market price, claiming it is always cheaper than anywhere else.
A Fincherville report lists Miss Clara Barnes and Miss Belle Maddox visiting, church attendees and hosting at the Barnes home, and a Sardis singing school closing with an all day session led by Prof. N B Lunceford. The article notes deaths, sermons, and local movements including Ed Walthall visiting family and students leaving for Locust Grove and Monroe.
Advertisement notes the product treats constipation sick headache and indigestion and acts as a laxative. It is sold by Harris Drug Co.
Final session resolutions commend Zion Baptist church and Jackson residents for warm welcome to the Ebenezer Baptist Association delegates. They note orderly attendance and inter-racial harmony, thank the Southern depot staff, Frank Willis, and express prayers for continued peace and prosperity.
Daisy Gray spent Sunday at Locust Grove while Corporal Freeman Land is home for a few days. Sheriff J. M. Crawford traveled to Macon. Lillian Gatling returns from Atlanta ahead of Wesleyan College in Macon. The Argus enjoyed a call from W. C. Wynn of High Falls. Adele Blue visits Jackson with Mollie Blue of Macon. Invitations and arrivals include T. M. Manly of Griffin and I. T. Buttrill. Carrie Smith visits from Indian Spring. Thaxton’s friends welcome him from Griffin. F. E. Spencer returns to Atlanta after dentistry work here. Fannie Brady becomes a New York Store saleslady. J. Jolly leaves for Bainbridge to teach at Southern Military College. Mabel Hodges and Mrs. J. McKibben escort Miss Hodges from Barnesville to Indian Spring. Thalma Gilmore returns to work at the New York Store after illness. Lucy Matthews and children plan to return to Tennille from the Watson home. Wiley Gilmore, longtime Valdanta County resident, visits Dock Gilmore and notes crop failures here.
The Mercer University at Macon Georgia highlights higher education for boys with vigorous intellectual life, expanded endowment and facilities. The president promotes modern enterprise and invites inquiries for full catalogue details, available on request through President P D Pollock until Sept 26.
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