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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1894
Page
6
In Monroe county a negro preacher faces arson charges after his church burned. Judge John J. Hunt of the Flint circuit presided, noting the preacher's guilt and hypocrisy. He sentenced him to fifteen years, prompting a spectator to remark the judge reigned for hypocrisy, not arson.
The piece denounces reformers Davis H. Waite, Ex Gov. St. John, Mrs. Helen Gougar, Mrs. Lease and others who allegedly claimed they would act as Almighty for five minutes. It depicts violent impulses against political opponents and opponents of liquor and gold standard policies in a period-tinged critique.
The letter argues farmers face high costs from fertilizer and borrowing while wealthier rivals cultivate with less input. It laments dependence on external goods, insists the farm should sustain itself, and warns that buying food makes a farmer inconsistent with feeding the world. It laments merchants now feeding farmers.
Notice from J M Bankston and Company of Jenkinsburg Georgia warns that if the debt is not settled by October 1 the notes and accounts will be turned over to an officer for collection.
The Griffin Call mocks Madeline Pollard and her political partner, noting manager refusals for stage dates and the Actors Union condemnation. It lauds public self restraint and mocks Salt Lake as a punishment site, proposing a punitive “Third Populist People’s Piano Party” as a slow death.
Hales Weekly declares Judge Gober unfit for the Supreme bench while denying accusations of dishonesty or poor legal skill. The piece notes 13 legislators refused to exonerate him and urges Gober to clear his name or withdraw. It warns the amendment to increase judges could fail if he remains an applicant.
Mrs Phoebe Thomas of Junction City Illinois was told she had consumption and had little hope but two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her Two bottles cured a dreadful cold for Mr Thom as Eggers of 139 Florida Street San Francisco in two weeks He reports it cured both before consumption could develop Trial bottles available at RG Bryans drug store Regular sizes 50 cents and 1 00
Mecklenburg county residents increasingly back road upgrades as forty miles of stone road spread. Convicts build the roads using the Telford system with a thirty foot bed and a smooth summer path. Speakers at the Charlotte road congress praised reduced social isolation and better markets for cotton fruit and vegetables, noting farmers’ willingness to sacrifice for durable roads.
O. B. Willis provides sewing machine repair, rebuilding and adjusting with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. All work performed at J. F. McKibben's Furniture Store in Jackson, Georgia. 2m.
Ordinary J F Carmichael sheriff J O Beauchamp deputy J W Crawford surveyor B J Jinks treasurer T L Williams tax collector T J Cole tax receiver C R B Carter coroner Simon Hardy clerk superior court Joe Jolly court 38rd Mondays in February and August road commissioners and board of education jury commissioners justice courts city directory mayor E E Pomp councilmen T J Lane J W Carmichael B P Bailey J M Farlow churches and secret societies details listed.
Advertisement seeks a skilled workman with 20 years in stone or brick work including dam blasting and dynamite use. Tasks include rock henges or piers. Call on G W Watkins, Jackson, Ga. Declary.
An advertisement for Harp's Market touts daily baking of bread and cakes. The copy claims the in-store items are as good as the best available, emphasizing fresh, house-made products.
Real estate listing from Harmon & McDonald offering 100 acres near Worthville with bottom land, 400 acres in Butts County near Jackson, and multiple small farms and homes in Jenkinsburg Flovilla and Stark. Properties include a five room house, outbuildings, water, and fencing with flexible terms and trade options.
Advert shows demand for ten thousand second hand corn or bran bags in good condition. Guano bags acceptable if clean. No oat bags wanted.
Gilmore Hencely announces clearance at the Black Front as they close out remnants at actual cost. Shoppers are urged to act before stock runs out and prices drop to rock bottom.
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