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Newspaper

Jackson Progress Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1916

Page

9

Local social roundups list guests and visitors across several towns

Mr and Mrs S P Nichols hosted guests including Mr and Mrs J H McKibben and family Mrs L H Akin and children Mr and Mrs L H Hurt Mrs Smith Jones from the F O Stone Baking Co Atlanta visited local agents Paul Nolen Co Miss Kate Amoss of Milledgeville Miss Irene Gamble of Macon and Miss Mary Sutton of Danbury will join Mrs J W Crum for the school year Dorothy and James Leman will return to Macon after visiting Mt Vernon Kimball Association attendees included Dr Robert VanDeventer Dr J A Jarrell Joseph Jolly J H Carmichael and F S Etheridge Miss Ruby Thompson of White Plains Miss Kate Smith of Bishopville S C and Miss Lucy Pierce of Clinton Tenn will teach in the public schools and live with Mr and Mrs R N Etheridge for the coming year

Smith Jones F. O. Stone Baking Co Atlanta Paul Nolen & Co Kate Amoss Milledgeville Irene Gamble Macon Mary Sutton Danbury J. W. Crum Robert VanDeventer J. A. Jarrell Messrs Joseph Jolly J. H. Carmichael F. S. Etheridge Kimbell Association Mt. Vernon Ruby Thompson White Plains Kate Smith Bishopville S. C Lucy Pierce Clinton, Tenn R. N. Etheridge

Walter F. George for Superior Court Judge

Mercer University graduate and trustee Walter F. George is presented as a candidate for the Cordele circuit bench. A former solicitor general and judge with no opposition, he is endorsed by Cordele Circuit and leading Georgia lawyers and is described as the only current Superior Court judge candidate in the state.

Mercer University Cordele Entité Bat Cordele Circuit

First Baptist Church September rally and conference notices

The church lists sermons at 1 am Don't Care and 7 30 Ignorance of Jesus, 9 30 Bible School invites all not in Bible school to join. September 24 Rally and Promotion day with a state missions program. Next week Teachers Conference Wednesday 6 15. Association meeting at Mt Vernon this week.

Jesus

Croup Mothers Urged to Use Foley’s Honey and Tar

A letter from W. C. Allen of Boseley Missouri advocates Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the best remedy for croup and coughs. He claims it eases hoarseness and breathing, wards off attacks, and helps children sleep peacefully. The OWL PHARMACY signs the testimonial.

Poley W. C. Allen Boseley Foley Foley & Co Chicago Ill Foley Kinney Owl Pharmacy Ady

Public Schools Urged as Nation’s Salvation

A vocal call emphasizes backing public education over politicians, arguing schools hold the key to national welfare and brighter future. The statement links school funding to societal progress and long term stability.

Lost Cameo Reward Notice in An ne Lou McCord

Fragments advertise a lost cameo with brown background and white face gold mounting. A liberal reward is offered for its return to Annie Lou McCord.

Pia Annie Lou McCord

For Rent Three horse farm on Tussahaw creek

Three horse farm known as John LeGuinn place located on Tussahaw creek offers 35 or 40 acres in pasture. Apply to W. H. Maddox Jackson Ga. 9-7-4tp.

John LeGuinn Tussahaw Creek W. H. Maddox Jackson

For Sale One Registered Duroc Boat

One 18 months old registered Duroc boat listed for sale by J. C. McCord.

Rooms with bath for rent at the Drum House

September first occupancy for rooms with bath at the Drum House. Rates described as reasonable. Contact J. W. Brown. August 25.

Bath Drum House J. W. Brown

Rooms for Rent by Mrs J C Adams

Rooms for rent by Mrs J C Adams on Second Street listed in a small local notice. The brief item notes available lodging and location details. No prices or dates beyond a single entry.

Five-Horse Farm Near Cork Seeks Owner Application

Advertisement for a five-horse farm known as Mrs S V Tanner place near Cork. Interested parties should apply to H W Freeman, Forsyth Georgia route 6. Dated August 25 1931.

Cork

Room Rental Notice by Mrs Watkins

One or two rooms available for rent, furnished or unfurnished. Apply Mrs. P. R. Watkins.

P. R. Watkins

Rooms for Rent With Light Housekeeping

Three rooms for rent suitable for light housekeeping offered by Mrs. J. W. Jones on West Third Street. Contact for details.

J. W. Jones West Third Street

Social visits fill weekend in local families

Mrs Eva Mangham was guest of Mrs Minnie Jones on Sunday. Several families including Anna Thaxton Nellie Thaxton and Alice Barnes shared visits. Many others attended gatherings at Elmer Washingtons and Sherod Biles hosted events. Summers and Brooks sisters entertained with singing in honor of Rifle boy Durham Thaxton.

Eva Mangham Minnie Jones Anna Thaxton Nellie Alice Barnes Rod McClendon Durham Thaxton

LAXATIVE QUININE Tonic Sold With E W Grove Signature

Advertisement promotes laxative quinine named LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE claiming tonic effect without head symptoms. It highlights the signature of E. W. GROVE and lists a price of 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Mangham Family Updates From Zebulon and Nearby

Mr. Fred Mangham returned home Sunday night after visiting friends and relatives near Zebulon. Mr. J. W. Mangham spent part of last week with relatives near Smarts. Mr. Marion Washington is much improved from his recent illness.

Fred Lofton Worthville Elmer Washington Jewell Aiken Annie Lillian Washington Fred Mangham J. W. Mangham Smarts Marion Washington

Butts County Plans Big County Fair

Butts County gears up for the state’s largest county fair with preparations under way for exhibitor entries and public events inviting local participants to showcase projects and crafts.

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Peruna Columbus Ohio S. P. Nichols J. H. McKibben L. H. Akin L. H. Hurt Walter F. George First Baptist Church Vernon the Owl Pharmacy Fletcher J. C. McCord J. C Adams, Second Street Coody Fannie Ezell Sherod Biles Clara Brooks Tennie Martin Ben Cooper Mr. William Annie Mae Thaxton Sue Jane Carmen Perdue Frank Duke Jesup Florrie Ezel Hattie Lee Cooper Ora Belle Sallie Mae Brooks Myrtle Washington Herman Washington J. T. Goddard Alva McClendon Daisy Ridgeway Sallie Washington Paul Letson Walter Man Aciion BANK Jackson National Bank United States Butts County The Gham Zebulon A. H. Smith
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