Watkins Home And Barn Lost By Fire
Obie Watkins on Indian Springs road near Jackson lost his house barn a horse buggy and wagon in a Thursday dawn fire. The family was away visiting relatives. insurance coverage stood at about two thousand dollars. Neighbors C E Smith and Kinney Watkins arrived as the barn collapsed and dwelling burned. heavy rain hindered attempts to save belongings. Sheriff Pope opened an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obie Watkins
Indian Springs
Jackson
C. E. Smith
Kinney Watkins
Doctor's trust in high quality medicines attracts patients
The physician values medicine quality above all, linking potency to relief. He prefers our pharmacy for prescriptions due to unmatched care and consistently high standards. Patients hear of our reliable service and superior product quality.
First Cotton Bale Ginned as 1921-22 Season Opens
The first bale of the 1921 22 cotton season was ginned August 24 after being picked August 18. It was grown by Mallet and Ham of Jackson. An offer of 14 cents was made but the bale remained unsold at press time. Mallet and Ham have cut several other bales not yet ginned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mallet & Ham
Jackson
Fire sparks criticism amid trailless blaze week
The fire occurred during the same week as the Indian Springs fires, drawing strong public reaction and indignation as investigators face difficulties tracking its origin due to an elusive trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Springs
Marcus Beck Jr Buried Here In Jackson
The body of Marcus W. Beck Jr the son of Associate Justice Marcus W. Beck of the State Supreme Court will be laid to rest in Jackson cemetery. He was killed in the Chateau-Thierry battle in June 1918 serving in the United States Marine Corps. The funeral will include full military honors with an escort from the Jackson Rifles the Marines and the State Supreme Court. The Beck family formerly resided in Jackson and Judge Beck has served as an Associate Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus W. Beck, Jr
Marcus W. Beck
State Supreme Court
Beck
Jackson Cemetery
New York
Jackson
Young Beck
Chateau-Thierry
Paris
United States Marine Corps
Marines
Jackson Rifles
Marine Corps
Devil Dogs
Supreme Court of Georgia
Weekend Visitors and Travel Notes in Jenkinsburg
Local society notes record multiple residents and visitors from Atlanta Griffin Stark Kirkwood Monticello Jackson and East Point. The items list visits, trips, and illness recovery updates for Carrilo Harper Nellie Thurston Velma Leverette Asa Ingram Ida Sue Leverette Frank Harper and others with well wishes for the sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrilo Harper
Atlanta
Nellie Thurston
Griffin
Charles and
Judson Barnes
Jackson
Frank Harper
Velma Leverette
Asa Ingram
J. M. Ingram
Ida Sue Leverette
Kirkwood
Stark
S. D. Thurston
New Early Fall Hats At The Busy Corner
Variety of styles advertised for early purchase to enjoy wearing now. Progress-Argus job department notes printing pleasure for readers and customers at the Busy Corner.
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ARGUS
Rules for Fall Term at Jackson Public Schools
Superintendent L. D. Watson outlines opening dates and seating rules for the Fall term. Enrollment begins September 1 for first graders, with age criteria, and appointments for seat assignment. Procedures cover grade promotion exams, conditions to carry, and required Entrance Certificates from the city clerk.
Social notes from Elgin and surrounding towns
Mrs Alfred Robison of Atlanta spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs M E Washington. Several residents report weekend visits and guests at Mt Vernon Blount Griffin Head Shop Iron Springs and nearby homes including Pritchett Moore Turner Jones and Washington families.
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Alfred Robison
Atlanta
M. E. Washington
J. R. Hammond
Carribss
Indian Springs
Lizzie Mae Pritchett
Duffy McCoy
Mt. Vernon
W. D. Turner
J. A Turner
Paul Jones
Baby
A. F. Pritchett
Fanniesu Pritchett
Jim Moore
Lois Jones
Blount
Sallie Mae Turner
Lily
Fannisy Pritchett
Nannie Reynolds
Gordon
Griffin
J. T. Pritchett
Mariwill Coleman
Robert Niblett
Head’s Shop
J. Q. Washington
Jessie Turner
Mary Lucy Hardy
Iron Springs
Ladies Silk Sweaters New Shipment Alert
New shipment of ladies silk sweaters offered in all colors with a value price of $20.00 and sale price $9.75. Limited quantities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jackson Banking Co
Jackson, Georgia
Carmichael’s Drug Store
Smith
Jones
Manet Gals
L & MM
L& M
Newton Hardware Company
Ceorgia
Marcus Beck, JR
Jenkinsburg
F. W. Gilmore
Henry Gilmore
Monticello
J. H. Mills
Walverd Mills
H. A. Manning
East Point
Willie Woodward
Fairburn
Ruth Mddlebrooks
J. W. Childs
Charlie Redding
J. D. Phillips
T. S. Steele
Colorado
Utah
California
Carolina
Michigan
VIA
W. L. Estes, D. P. A
Broad & Walton Sts
Atlanta - Georgia
Supt. Watson
Fied
L. D. Watson
Paul Nolen & Company
East Third Street
Griffin Road
Third Street
McDonough Road
J. B. Guthrie Realty CO
Harkness Building
Elgin
DR. Dove
Second St. Macon
Capital City Dry Cleaning & Dye Works
Atlanta, Georgia
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