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Newspaper

Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1916

Page

8

Social Realm Highlights and Club Gossip

Social notes begin with a bridge club finale hosted by Miss Mary Newton as top scorer. U D C meeting date shifts to January 20 with plans for Gen Robert E. Lee birthday program. Guests include Mr. Jesse Kinard and families visiting local residents amid a flurry of society visits and club activities.

Bridge Club Miss Mary Newton H. W. Copeland J. H. Turner J. Bluma Carmichael R. W. Oxford Robert E. Lee

Jackson Public School Faces Space Crunch as Enrollment Grows

Enrollment reaches 458 with new pupils still entering. The district anticipates a new modern building as the current structure nears capacity. Miss Rosa Thompson and Mrs. Martin visited. Senior class completes Hamlet and moves to Samuel Johnson. Juniors study Julius Caesar. Phi Theta Society plans Demosthenian Debating event Jan 21 with senior girls’ program. Junior officers: President Hugh Bailey, VP Sarah Louise Furlow, secretary Margaret Kinard, treasurer Kathleen Joyner.

Jackson Public School Jackson Samuel Johnson Martin Phi Theta Society Demosthenian Hugh Bailey Sarah Louise Furlow Margaret Kinard Kathleen Joyner

Local visitors and guests listed in city notes

Mr. C. A. Pittman visited Jackson on Tuesday. Col A W Lane of Macon was in the city Tuesday. Charles S. Johnson came from Hawkinsville for the weekend. W M Hammond was a business visitor Tuesday. J Rex King of Macon visited relatives here. J J Thornton of Tallapoosa visited relatives this week. J W Harner from Jenkinsburg was in the city Monday. Mrs Eugene Edwards of Griffin guests of Mrs J B Edwards. J B Thomas returned from a business trip to Helena Arkansas. J B Carmichael was a business visitor to South Georgia this week. B F Little of Forsyth spent the weekend with relatives here. Gertrude Jinks weekend at Elgin with Nettie Barrett.

J. B. Carmichael South Georgia

First Baptist Church Sermon Series and Meetings

The pastor preaches at 11 a.m. on The Ascension of Jesus and at 7 p.m. A Study in Palmistry. Bible School meets at 9:30 with graded lessons and the International series. Young People’s Meeting at 3 p.m. Sunbeams Juniors and Seniors receive age appropriate lessons and drills in Christian principles.

Jesus Bible School

Vinci tonic helps a nervous sufferer in Cumberland

Mrs D W Kerns reports long nervous breakdown relief after using Vinci cod liver and iron tonic. She and her husband recommended the oil free tonic for appetite, sleep, digestion and blood health, sold by Woods Carmichael Drug & Book Co Jackson Ga.

Cumberland Vinci D. W. Kerns Woods-Carmichael Drug & Book Co Jackson, Ga

For Rent Six Room Residence on Mulberry Street

Six room house on Mulberry Street with large lot, water, bath, electric lights, and a half block from public square. Apply to Mrs A B Harp at the post office. 12 31 1f.

Mulberry Street A. B. Harp

Conner Barn Fire Destroys Farm Stock and Feed

Fire destroyed the barn and its contents at Indian Springs street early Monday. Alarm at 6:30 and rapid collapse left the structure in ruins before the department arrived. Conner saved all stock, insurance partially covered the loss, with feed and grain including corn hay oats burnt. Tramp theory noted as possible ignition source.

J. R. Conner Indian Springs Street Conner W. M. Andrews Small Sons

California Syrup of Figs Promises Safe Laxative for Children

Mothers are urged to use California Syrup of Figs as a mild, pleasant tasting laxative to cleanse a child’s stomach liver and bowels without griping. The ad stresses tongue check for illness and warns to buy the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company, avoiding counterfeits.

California California Fig Syrup Company Adv

Special Sale of White Goods at The Busy Corner

A special sale of white goods is now on at The Busy Corner. Shoppers can expect discounts on appliances and home essentials during the promotion at the store location.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Newton Jesse Kinard Jasper County J. C. Kinard George Mingledorff Royston J. W. Crum O. P. Heath Macon I. J. Slaughter Willie Ruth Pittman Shorter J. P. Etheridge Perry Duncan Burnett Athens H. L. Daughtry Rock Club J. B. Thomas T. B. McMichael First National Bank Eastman Mrs. I. J. Slaughter Miss Ina McMichael Cochran Miss Hazel Wynn Miss Wynn T. K. Slaughter Florida D. J. Thaxton Eldred, Fla W. H. Robinson J. H. Carmichael The Helen Carmichael Charlotte Russe M. C. McDonald Atlanta Arlington Young Ladies Missionary Society of the Methodist Church J. B. Settle C. M. Compton Young Mothers Club Ladies Missionary Society of the Baptist Church W. H. Maddox J. T. Moore Rosa Thompson C. A. Pittman Col A. W. Lane City Charles S. Johnson Hawkinsville W. M. Hammond J. J. Thornton Tallapoosa J. W. Harner Jenkinsburg Eugene Edwards Griffin J. B. Edwards Helena, Arkansas B. F. Little Forsyth Gertrude Jinks Elgin Nettie Barrett Joyner’s Grocery Rome First Baptist Church Stodghill,Crawford & Co Stone’s REO. Trade Dove Brand Kingan’s Dove Paul Nolen& Co
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