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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
6
Mrs. E. O. Wilson of Atlanta recounts a two year illness spent in bed and hospital care. She credits Tanlac with restoring health, gaining 25 pounds after eleven bottles, and enabling normal sleep and activity. Tanlac sold by Slaton Drug Co in Jackson and other local sellers.
Messrs Paul Nolen and Co announce the opening of a new store at the Camp Ground with Mr B K Hodges in charge and invite the patronage of the trading public.
Miss Bessie Butler of Madison visits Bryans House as guests mingle with the Watkins and Von Blucher families. The July wedding of Seaborn Austin and Martha Watkins at Indian Spring is described with a six course dinner, handmade gown, and a large guest list. The article closes with a blunt editorial on the ineffectiveness of one time advertising for business.
The First Baptist Church schedules two sermons by the Pastor at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with the theme A church That Was Heard From. Sunday School meets at 9:30. new superintendent Bro Carmichael is praised. The association meets next month. a strong mission report is promised and many visitors urged to attend. Mt. Vernon is near.
Presbyterian Church announces the return of I. H. Miller who was away at a Henry county meeting and will preach at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. The message header reads The truth will make you free and Whoever fights should know what he is fighting about.
The examination for teachers license will be held at the Jackson public school building beginning at 9 a.m. August 4 and 5. Hugh Mallet, C. S. S.
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Butts County Georgia the McCord mill property also known as a wheat and grist mill will be sold to the highest bidder on the first Tuesday in September. Cash terms. H C Childs administrator estate of J W Childs.
Notice to all creditors and kin of Samuel F Duffey of the county that Lemuel N Duffey has applied for Letters of Administration De Bonis Non on his estate. Creditors and next of kin must appear at the ordinary's office within the time allowed by law to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted. Dated July 10, 1916. J H Ham Ordinary.
Sale to be held in front of the courthouse for cash during legal hours on the first Tuesday in September. Property covers 56 acres known as the J. G. Kimbell place, located mile east of Jenkinsburg. Executors: T. P. Kimbell and J. W. Kimbell. Imperative notice issued 7-7-9t.
A reader argues that while road improvements in Butts County are welcome, education should receive more funding. They propose shifting about a mill from the road fund to allow the Board of Education to levy a bigger tax for the common school fund, asking for a good reason not to do so.
The camp meeting at Indian Spring will feature two pianos shipped direct to Charlie Tillman from the factory. Tillman says they are the highest grade instruments he has ever had there and, at dealer prices, can save buyers about one hundred to one hundred fifty dollars per piano. See him during the camp meeting or write him in Atlanta.
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