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Newspaper
Jackson Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1901
Page
6
Full hip feather buggy collar now 65 cents for 60 days from $1.50. Full feather wagon collar with brad seams was $1.75 now 86 cents. Good hard collars all sizes 47 cents. Extra heavy wagon collar now $1.30 from $2.00. Campbell make double wagon line at $1.65. Best buggy lines at 85 cents.
An ad lists heavy fancy bridles at reduced prices from $1.00 to $1.75, with open bridles at 95 cents, work bridles at five to six cents, Monticello work bridles by Campbell at $1.30, and other harness in proportion. The note promises the largest and most satisfactory line available.
The Lyceum Course in Jackson begins fall with an evening of Humor Song and Story by J Williams Macy, noted New York humorist. Macy has performed widely across major cities and is praised by the Detroit Journal for his range and stage craft. Tickets available via Prof. C H Bruce or Mr J H Carmichael.
Geo W Lane of Pewamo Michigan writes that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cured his chronic indigestion and stomach trouble after years of suffering. He states he would pay for the remedy if it fails but has never paid, and recommends it to friends. Dr W L Carmichael & Co endorses the product.
Ben F. Moon announces fall stock of clothing dry goods shoes and hats just in. The ad promises prettiest and cheapest bargains in the section and urges customers to compare prices since if you can’t get it elsewhere cheap enough he has it.
An old advertisement urges readers to avoid thinness and seek plumpness with Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil. It touts digestion aid benefits, yearround health protection, and offers a free sample followed by a $1.00 price to purchase via Scott & Bowne chemists in New York.
Wanted several persons of good character and reputation in each state including this county to represent and advertise a wealthy business house. Salary 18 dollars weekly plus expenses and cash additional pay. Send self addressed stamped envelope with references to Manager 816 Caxton Building Chicago.
At the next session of the Legislature a bill will be introduced to amend the local act establishing a county court for Butts County. It provides for a judge and solicitor and fixes the salary. Approved December 4 1901 page 151 Act 1900.
A notice states the general assembly will consider an act to amend Jackson Georgia charter to elect four councilmen one per ward for one year, rename the town to a city and extend town limits. Dated Sept 12 1901. Mayor Harles C Beauchamp.
The notice outlines levy rates across several funds including General Fund Pauper Fund Bridge Fund Court House Fund Jail Fund Public Road Fund and Coroner's Fund totaling eighty five cents on each dollar of the county's taxable property for the year 1901. It names Woodward and Joseph Jolly along with county commissioners as authorities.
P Mtt administrator notices he seeks court leave to sell land of W M Mallet estate to pay debts and distribute among heirs. Hearing set at the regular October term of the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in October 1901. Date September 2 1901.
The petition by J E Woods and George Spinks of Henry County seeks incorporation of THE MIDDLE GEORGIA TELEPHONE COMPANY for the benefit of successors and assigns. The filing references the Superior Court of Said County and notes the date September 1901 with signatures including A H B.
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