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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
11
A Stark store owned by G. W. Wyatt was robbed of 51 dollars on Wednesday night while the owner was away. A search recovered 41 dollars. Alf Shepherd, suspected, was jailed with his mother charged with carrying concealed weapons.
An advertisement touts Adler-ika as a unique Jackson product with buckthorn bark and glycerine that clears the entire bowel tract in one spoonful. It claims instant relief for sour stomach gas or constipation and even prevention of appendicitis, with J. H. Turner druggist backing the claim.
The thirteen month old Robert Stanley Dodson died at Macon Hospital after swallowing a grain of corn that lodged in his windpipe. Pneumonia developed after an operation and he could not recover. Funeral services were held at Union Ridge church led by Rev. J. J. Hodges.
A vintage advertisement touts Mother's Friend as a safe external remedy used in thousands of homes. It claims to ease strain on ligaments, relax muscles in preparation for birth, reduce nervousness, and speed recovery after delivery while promoting health of mind and body. It invites readers to obtain the product from drug stores and request the "Motherhood Book" from Bradfield Regulator Co.
The death of Mr. J. C. Coody a well known county citizen occurred at his home in Indian Springs on May 8 due to stomach cancer. He was 60 and survived by his wife several children and many siblings. The funeral was held at Mt Vernon Thursday at 11 o’clock with Rev W O Sharp officiating.
J O Gaston declares his candidacy for re election to the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Butts County. He pledges to serve under the Democratic Executive Committee rules and regulations.
J Threatt Moore declares his candidacy for representative from Butts County subject to the Democratic primary on June 4 1918 He asks for support and votes from fellow citizens and pledges to represent all county interests to the best of his ability dated March 11 1918 reported in formal signoff respectfully by J Threatt Moore
In the county primary on June 4 the candidate appeals for votes under Democratic Executive Committee rules. The message pledges to represent the county to the best of the candidate's ability if elected.
Mazer’s Tooth Specialty offers up to 15 dollars per set of old false teeth and cash for old gold silver and broken jewelry. Check sent by return mail. goods held 10 days for approval. Red Cross call urges support for wounded U.S. troops.
A Calvert Alabama man writes to recommend Foley Kidne Pills as the best he used for kidney and bladder relief. He says they restore regular function and ease backache rheumatic pains stiff joints and sore muscles. The Owl Pharmacy carries the advt.
Announcement of Hon. C. A. Towles for representative from Butts county in the June 4 primary. Towles previously served in the general assembly in 1915 16 and ran last year but withdrew. He has many friends and broad voter support for this campaign.
War Savings Committee State Director Hugh Richardson urges county chairmen to extend Liberty Loan cooperation and promote investing Liberty Bond interest coupons in War Savings Stamps. He notes post offices will redeem coupons for stamps and asks papers to run the idea to prevent cashing coupons, a practice adopted by other states.
Newton Hardware Company petitions the Superior Court to dissolve and surrender its charter and franchise. The 1902 incorporation under Newton-Carmichael Hardware, later amended to Newton Hardware Company, lists stockholders W A Newton R P Newton J C Newton as owners. A 1918 stockholders meeting adopted dissolution, Exhibit A attached. affidavit by W A Newton R P Newton J C Newton.
Minutes detail unanimous stockholders vote to dissolve Newton Hardware Company and surrender charter. Order directs filing in Butts County court, publication in Progress-Argus, and a public hearing on June 7 1918 at Jackson courthouse. Clerk attests to accuracy of petition and order. Also includes guardianship sale for 1 7th undivided interest in Monroe County land and plan to reinvest proceeds in Liberty Loan bonds.
Ike and Emily Ross are named as contracted workers for the year 1918 and all persons are forbidden to hire them during that period under penalty of law.
J G Smith as administrator of W F Smith files in the Butts Superior Court a petition for sale of land and foreclosure of lien against Mrs W F Douglass C F Douglass Mrs W W Cunnyngham Mrs Z V Parker and Mrs Sarah Douglass Parker. Court orders appearance at August term 1918 and answer by August 3. Witness Judge W E H seacy Jr dated April 10 1918. S J Foster Clerk.
W A Smith as administrator of G W Fears deceased applies for leave to sell the real estate. An order for citation was made at the May term 1918. He will pass upon the application at the June term 1918 of the Court of Ordinary of Butts county. If no cause is shown the leave will be granted.
Mrs Emma Jolly has applied for twelve months support from the estate of Joseph Jolly, deceased. Appraisers have filed their return and all persons concerned must show cause before the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in June 1918 why the application should not be granted.
J. W. Goen applies for permanent letters of administration De Bonis Non on the estate of Miss Sarah Elizabeth Goen. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the office within the legal time to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted. Witnessed by the official signature on May 6, 1918.
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