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Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1918

Page

8

Negroes Arrested on Liquor Charge in County Roundup

A group of black residents were rounded up by Officers Lavender and McNair over several days for moonshine operation, possessing liquor, and gaming. Among those taken are Butner, Wiley Gualt near Mallet Springs, Cleve and Luther Carr near Worthville, Jim Jester and Miles Greer between Jackson and Stark, Charlie Foster in Worthville, and Albert Booker also of Worthville. Bonds set, hearings scheduled later.

W. F. Lavender J. E. McNair Butner Wiley Gualt Mallet’s Springs Luther Carr Worthville Jim Jester Miles Greer Jackson Stark Charlie Foster Albert Booker Bond

Investment in Western Waftings Motto and War Imagery

W. S. S Western Waftings urges patriotism with a call to whip the Kaiser as the fight for stamps and savings continues. Jester and Mattie Lee Colwell wed in Griffin last Wednesday evening, officiated by Rev. J. A. Drewery. Mrs. Newton Bunn died Friday and was laid to rest at Rock Springs cemetery after services by Rev. A. B. Sanders. she leaves a husband, children, and many friends.

W. A. Jester Mattie Lee Colwell Griffin J. A. Drewery Newton Bunn Rock Springs A. B. Sanders

Mrs Wilson Smith Visits Family in Juliette and Others

Mrs. Wilson Smith of Juliette visits Mr. and Mrs. Evan Smith while Mr. Watts Maddox and Mr. Watkins McDaniel travel to Atlanta on business. Misses Margaret and Ruth McDaniel visit sister Mrs. Otto Klink in Atlanta. Fo ley Kidney Pills praised in Maine testimonial. Misses Carrie Bell and Nellie Gossett plan a summer course at Athens. Soldiers receive comfort kits assembled by local ladies. Mr. T. P. Bell welcomed home from Davis Fischer Sanitarium Atlanta. Mrs. Frank Reeves of Atlanta guests of Mrs. Huddleston. Investment note in W S.

Wilson Smith Juliette Evan Smith Watts Maddox Atlanta Watkins McDaniel Margaret Ruth McDaniel Otto Klink Carrie Bell Nellie Gossett Athens W. F. Huddleston T. P. Bell Davis-Fischer Sanitarium Frank Reeves

Black-Draught praised for indigestion and liver relief

In Meadowsville Kentucky Mrs. Cynthia Higginbotham 65 says liver action weak digestion poor and appetite lost until Black-Draught used. She reports improved appetite strength and natural bowel movements after several doses. The ad touts seventy years of use and urges readers to try Black-Draught price 25 cents per package one cent per dose from all druggists.

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Navy hunts U boats as merchant ships fall to pirates

Jackson resident M W Sneed, a crew member aboard the Pennsylvania, writes that U boats fear big battleships and avoid attacking armed warships. He says U boats only attack innocent merchant and hospital ships when possible and that American guns at sea will deter them. He closes with prayers for victory and prosperity.

Wallace Sneed United States Atlantic M. W. Sneed Pennsylvania Uncle Sam Argus Jackson Liberty America

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Jackson Woman

Mrs. F L Walthall of Lyons Street testifies in 1915 and again in 1918 that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved back pain dizziness and kidney trouble. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advt. North American cereal shipments to Allies in May exceed 700000 tons and April over 800000 tons per Food Administration reports.

Jackson F. L. Walthall Lyons St Dean Doan North America The Food Administration

Two Slacker Suspects Held for Camp Gordon Transfer

Two alleged slackers, Jess Fears and Will Sims, both colored, were arrested by deputy sheriff W. F. Lavender and will be turned over to the military authorities at Camp Gordon.

Jess Fears Will Sims W. F. Lavender Will Camp Gordon

Stop Catarrh With S S S Blood Remedy

Do not rely on sprays atomizers or douches for catarrh. Such treatments only offer temporary relief. Catarrh demands vigorous treatment. Start using S. S. S. today, a remedy praised for decades, which targets the disease at its source in the blood. Free medical advice is available from the Medical Director at 22 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.

Swift Laboratory Atlanta

Car Crash Kills One Injures Several At Jackson Junction

A late night accident near Jackson involved multiple vehicles and several occupants. Miss Lillie Thaxt Willard and others were injured, with hours and names obscured in readable fragments. Officials report a car rolled over after a collision as responders aided victims.

Ophe Jackson Anc Jackson Lilliedore Thaxt Willard Brownlee Newton King Peppert Jack Tiger Oensis

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