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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
8
A Bentztown Bard poem laments a Guardsman leaving for war. The piece portrays farewell scenes with a kiss to his mother and wife, a soldier heading to camp, and homes forced to adapt to his absence as trumpets sound. The verse blends tenderness with the call of duty and the sorrow of waiting women.
Baracas and Philatheas of the First Baptist church hosted a Tuesday afternoon picnic at Mallets Springs. A large number of class members attended and enjoyed an elegant lunch. Hon. J. T. Moore delivered a short, well received address.
Miss Ruby Byron Singley and Mr. Otho Clarence Hughes were married Tuesday evening at the Singley residence. Rev. Spearman officiated with Mendelssohn wedding music, flowers in green and pink, and a reception following. The couple then departed for Jacksonville, Florida.
The William McIntosh chapter holds a business meeting Saturday July 1 at 5 o'clock at Mrs B F Watkins residence on West Third Street. Members are urged to attend.
Miss Davie Fletcher entertained on Wednesday morning with a porch party for her guest Miss Annie Laurie Patterson of Columbus. Three tables were arranged for rook on the sunlit porch, decorated with sunflowers and plants. Iced tea and sandwiches were served. Players included Carrie Allen Fredna Allen Emmalu Nolen Vera Jones Jessie Jones Annie Crum Nannie Jinks Lillie Lewis Jim Crawford Ina McMichael.
Linton Hopkins came over from Griffin on Sunday. H. G. Asbury was in the city on Wednesday. Miss Joe Warner visits relatives in Madison. Dr. W. H. Steele dropped in Tuesday. Prof. G. C. McKibben visited town Tuesday. J. E. Maddox has accepted a job in Dayton Ohio. Miss Lillie Childs is the guest of Miss Exie Ham.
We will close next Tuesday to celebrate the fourth. Carmichael Mallet Co locks out Mountain Seed Potatoes at Paul Nolen & Company.
The pastor will preach at 8 p m on Closed Doors and at 9 30 a m on Ideal Social Life Bible School is at 9 30 a m Sunday Come to Bible School and join prayer meeting Sunday afternoon and evening services despite the holiday and ride constraints.
A newspaper ad encourages readers to mail a slip with 5¢ to Foley & Co. in Chicago for a trial package of Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, advertised as comforting to stout persons by The Owl Pharmacy.
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