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Newspaper

Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1916

Page

4

Miss Mary Ridgeway Appointed Mt Vernon School Principal

Miss Mary Ridgeway filled the position as principal of Mt Vernon school this week as Miss Winnie Maddox returned home due to Miss Tenella Tingle’s illness. Mr and Mrs H D Lester and children Edmund and MacDonnell of Wichita Kansas, Mrs W W MacDonnell and Miss Gertrude Lester left for Jacksonville Florida. Dr Charles Cargile of Bentonville Arkansas visiting with Mr and Mrs L M Crawford and relatives, departed for home.

Mary Ridgeway Mt. Vernon Winnie Maddox Tenella Tingle H. D. Lester Edmund and MacDonnell Wichita, Kansas W. W. MacDonnell Gertrude Lester Jacksonville Fla Charles Cargile Bentonville, Ark L. M. Crawford

Pape's Diapepsin Advertises Quick Stomach Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as fast relief for indigestion sour stomach and gas. It claims the product regu lates weak stomachs within five minutes, promises a pleasant safe cure, and urges readers to buy a fifty cent case from any drug store.

Pape

Christmas Boxes for Jackson Rifles Soldiers

The message urges sending Christmas boxes to the Jackson Rifles, promising that folks back home will ensure Santa Claus visits the soldiers.

Jackson Rifles Santa Claus

Catarrhal Deafness Cure Promoted by Hall's Catarrh Cure

Advertisement describes catarrhal deafness as an inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining. Claims only a constitutional remedy works and guarantees $100 for uncured cases. Promotes circulars and lists price 75 cents with Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.

Hall All Druggiste F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Silk Dresses At The Bury Corner Draw Attention

Mr and Mrs J M Leach returned Sunday from Atlanta where Mr Leach spent several days undergoing treatment. Friends report he is much improved in health. The piece notes silk dresses priced from 9 75 to 14 75 at The Bury Corner.

Bury Corner J. M. Leach Atlanta Mr. Leach

Joyner’s Fruit Cake Wins Favorite Home Bake

Mr J P Etheridge drove to Perry on Saturday returning Sunday with Mrs Etheridge and sons James and Cooper. They visited relatives a week at Perry before coming home.

Joyner J. P. Etheridge Perry

Riverside Refining Co seeks salesman in Cleveland Ohio

Sale rep wanted to sell lubricating oil grease specialties and paint. Part of full time on commission until capacity proven. Permanent position with broad field if qualified. Man with rig preferred for Riverside Refining Co Cleveland Ohio.

Riverside Refining CO Cleveland Ohio

Athens visitors witness Tech game and farm links

Messrs G E Rice and R A Stratford district demonstration agent in Barnesville visited Athens Saturday to see the Georgia Tech game and attend to business at the State College of Agriculture. Mr and Mrs Walter Meade Crawford and daughter Virginia returned to Hawkinsville after a week with Mr and Mrs L M Crawford. Rev Olin King will bring a visiting minister from Griffin to preach at Jackson church Sunday morning and evening.

Messrs G. E. Rice R. A. Stratford Barnesville Athens Georgia Tech State College of Agriculture Walter Meade Crawford Virginia Hawkinsville L. M. Crawford Olin King Griffin Jackson Church

Waterman’s Ideal Fountain Pens Promoted

An advertisement highlights Waterman’s fountain pens and invites readers to call for their “drug wants” from Woods-Carmichael, suggesting a local shop promotion.

Waterman’s

For Sale Roller Top Desk and Hand Buggy

Classified item notice offering a roller top desk and a second hand buggy for sale. Describes contact as XYZ at the Progress Argus office with a date 11 24tf.

XYZ Progress-Argus

Five Shares of First Farmers Bank Stock For Sale

On account of needing money elsewhere, five shares of stock of the First Farmers Bank are offered at par. Address J. T. Smith, Moultrie, Ga.

First Farmers Bank J. T. Smith Moultrie, Ga

Money to Loan on Real Estate

Real estate loan offer by J. M. Currie invites inquiries. Advertisement notes money for real estate loans and asks readers to see the lender for details.

J. M. Currie

Piano for Sale by M. R. Miller in Flovilla Ga

A good second hand piano is offered for bargain price along with cheap household goods for cash. Listed by M R Miller of Flovilla Georgia on November 24, 1921.

MO. R. Miller Flovilla, Ga

Land auction in Jackson Butts County Georgia

In Butts County Georgia the first Tuesday in December next the court house will host a public sale at legal hours for cash of a two acre parcel in Jackson with a five room house and barn. It is bounded by Mrs Mary Watson and a road to R W Mays lot and is levied on as the property of Jeff and J H Holifield to satisfy a Superior Court execution in favor of Mrs R E Stanfield. This 8th day of Nov 1616. L M Crawford Sheriff.

Georgia Butts County Court House City of Jackson Mary Watson R. W. Mays Jeff J. H. Holifield Superior Court Said County R. E. Stanfield Fife L. M. Crawford

Notice to Sell Real Estate in Butts County Georgia

Notice to sell real estate by order of W E H Searcy Jr judge of the superior court of Butts County. On December 5 1916 the south half of lot 94 in district 612 live acres 101 14 more or less to highest cash bidder at Jackson court house. Purchaser to receive fee simple title. November 7 1916 Mrs Amanda McDaniel.

W. E. H. Searcy, Jr Superior Court Butts County Amanda McDaniel Butts Superior Court Court House Jackson Georgia G. M. Butts County Stephen Jones J. S. Smith van White Joel B. Watkins J. S. McDaniel

Georgia Year's Support Granted In Butts County

Mrs. F. S. Norsworthy seeks twelve months support from the estate of F. S. Norsworthy. Appraisers filed their return. Court of Ordinary is to hear objections on the first Monday in December 1916.

Land and stock sale set for December in Towaliga district

Davis Kinard advertises a sale before the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in December. The listing includes 47 acres of land described as a premier one horse farm in Towaliga district with dwelling and barn, plus one share of First National Bank stock.

Court House Towaliga First National Bank Davis Kinard

Bank Asset and Liability Totals From Rediscount Ledger

The document lists assets and liabilities including loans and discounts 215750 39, trade acceptances 65000 00, notes and bills rediscounted 191750 39, overdrafts 2744 88, U.S. bonds 75000 00, federal reserve stock 0, and cash items 29856 or 2956 384. It shows due from Federal Reserve Bank and reserve agents, securities and notes, fractional currency, and redemption funds with the U.S. Treasury. Total resources reach 345214 85 with rediscount liabilities at 69000 00.

U.S Federal Reserve Bank New York Chicago St. Louis Federal Reserve

Woods Car Michael Sells Best Line of Cigars in Town

A brief item notes a standout cigar line described as the best in town with fresh and moist characteristics attributed to Woods Car Michael.

Woods

Sale Notice of S L Johnson Deed Property in Jenkinsburg

Georgia Butts County Capps will sell at public auction on the first Tuesday in December 1916 at the courthouse. The sale includes a three eighths of an acre lot with blacksmith shop, grist mill, and tools in Jenkinsburg bounded by Glass street and railway right of way. Proceeds cover a promissory note dated March 9 1915 for 800 with 8 percent interest totaling 700 and costs. conveyance will be made to the buyer.

Georgia Butts County S. L. Johnson J. W L. R. Capps Superior Court Court House Said County Jenkinsburg W. M. Glass Southern Railway Vaude Claude Harris J. W. and

Discharge Hearing for J W Childs Estate Administrator

H C Childs as administrator of J W Childs deceased asks the court to discharge him on the first Monday in December 1916. He states the estate has been fully administered and cites all persons concerned to show cause if any why letters of dismission should not be granted.

Georgia Butts County H.C. Childs J. W. Childs J. W. Child J. H. Ham

Parker Fountain Pen Promo by Woods Carmichael

An advertisement touts a Parker fountain pen designed to fit every hand and a price to fit every pocket from Woods Carmichael. The copy emphasizes accessibility and broad appeal for potential buyers.

Parker Woods-Carmichael

Administrator's Sale Of Butts County Property Dec 1916

By order of the Court of Ordinary the estate of T. L. Chambers will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in December 1916 at the county courthouse. The sale includes a one half undivided interest in about fifty acres in the 616th district G M Butts County part of the old Bishop place bounded by J. H. Pope Annie Webb Lula Chambers and Bill Carr. Terms cash. November 6 1916. MRS. R. H. MADDOX Administrator.

Georgia Butts County Court of Ordinary Said County G. M Bishop Place J. H. Pope Annie Webb Lula Chambers Bill Carr R. H. Maddox T. L. Chambers

Application for twelve months support in Lamar estate

Matilda Lamar applied for twelve months support from the John Lamar estate. Appraisers filed their return and the Court of Ordinary requires all concerned to show cause on the first Monday in December 1916 why the application should not be granted.

Georgia Butts County F. S. Norsworthy Havin F. S. Norsworthy Court of Ordinary J. H. Ham Matilda Lamar John Lamar

No doubt about this Foley cathartic tablets

An Owl Pharmacy advertisement touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as a plain AB gm old fashioned remedy for bowel relief. It claims prompt action with no pain or nausea, keeping the stomach sweet, liver active, and bowels regular while banishing biliousness and sour stomach.

Owl Pharmacy

Beet Pulp Promised as Superior Cow Feed at Busy Corner

An ad notes beet pulp as unmatched cow feed and invites customers to load carloads at The Busy Corner. It emphasizes efficiency and bulk sales for farmers seeking quality livestock nutrition.

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Royal Baking Powder S. H. Thornton Jackson, GA The Jackson National Bank Total Federal Reserve Banks State of Georgia Potts I. R. P. Lasnett R. P. Sasnett J. Foster J. Lee Byron E. L. Smith H. KL. Daughtry Fletcher Wustans Deelero
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