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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1916
Page
5
Miss Rosa Newton entertained the Tuesday Bridge Club at its regular gathering in the cozy den. Eight guests played a four game series with evident interest and were served grape fruit salad sandwiches and hot tea.
The final Parent-Teacher Association meeting featured Prof. W P Martin delivering a practical talk on disciplines in the home and school. A large audience attended and the session was reported as enthusiastic with several local residents and visitors noted in attendance.
First Baptist Church announces 11 a.m. sermon Equipping for Service and 7 p.m. Behold my Hands with 9 30 a.m. Bible School and 3 p.m. Young Peoples Meeting. Meetings coordinated by Home Mission Board and state board. March designated for church cooperation with the movement. Alfred Milnes dies in Coldwater Michigan. funeral details unavailable.
Little Miss Virginia Crawford hosted a cheerful birthday party Monday afternoon with twenty eight guests. Mrs W M Crawford and Mrs L M Crawford organized the games and activities for the children. Cream and cake were served to attendees.
Friday afternoon Mrs. C. M. Kimbell, a January bride, hosted an informal rock party with Miss Lucy Goodman and Kate Ham as fostesses. Narcissi and ferns brightened the living room. an embroidered towel set was given to the guest of honor. Sixteen guests enjoyed salads and hot coffee.
Warren Furlow spent Wednesday in Atlanta. Dr. Robert VanDeventer spent Wednesday in Atlanta. Misses Pierce and Cooley spent the week end in Macon. Col. W. E. Watkins made a business trip to Atlanta Monday. Mr. J. W. Burch returned from Michigan and Illinois. Mrs. J. R. Sams is convalescing from a recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Crawford spent Wednesday in Milledgeville. Mrs. Wayman Cole and children have been in the country with Mr. and Mrs. J. Matt McMichael.
Mrs Hunt of College Park Mr Olin Smith of Forsyth and Col E M Smith of McDonough spent Wednesday here to see their mother Mrs A C Smith who has been quite sick.
A testimonial ad from Shelbyville Indiana cites a hotel clerk who suffered run down health with weak blood and pimples. After using Vinci cod liver and iron tonic the clerk reports restored health and strength. The Woods Carmichael Drug Co in Jackson Georgia promotes the product with a guarantee.
An advertisement denounces calomel for causing sickness and salivation. It promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable based substitute that starts the liver, avoids side effects, and is gentle enough for children.
The Busy Corner announces new spring suits arriving now and describes them as beauties. Local shoppers are invited to view the fresh arrivals and choose stylish selections.
Piano, sideboard, suite of furniture, folding bed and other household articles offered for sale by Mrs. C R Gresham.
For rent a small farm located just below Pepperton and offices available on the Curry building’s second story. Applications should be directed to Mrs Annie E Curry.
Those who have overlooked paying their state and county taxes for 1915 are urged to come forward and pay. The state requires the taxes to be forwarded to the state treasurer. A hint to the wise is sufficient. Respectfully.
Public notice describing a comparatively new six room residence on Mulberry Street with large lot water bath and electric lights. Half block from a public square. Apply to Mrs A B Harp at the post office. Date 12 31 1f.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy for the severe lagrippe cough. Ex postmaster Rk. G. Collins of Barnegat New Jersey endorses the product, claiming it quickly stopped the exhausting cough. The Owl Pharmacy presents the claim.
Classified notice stating a house on West Third Street with all modern conveniences is for sale or lease as of January 1 1916, with application directed to Mrs M C Wright.
The Busy Corner offers new silk dress selections for shoppers seeking stylish apparel. Shoppers can view latest arrivals and choose from a range of colors and sizes.
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