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Railroad Comes
To Butts County
WHAT A CHANGE!
Perhaps the greatest day to
remembrance for the people
of Butts County will ever be the
fifth day of May 1882. On that
day the first locomotive whistle
that ever echoed through the
old town of Jackson and the
forest of Butts was heard
reverberating over the hills
and dales, and across the
fertile fields until its vivific
voice was lost in the distance.
On that day the long
construction train driven by
the mighty iron horse, accom
panied by a strong force of
convicts, laying the track of the
E. T. Va & Ga. R. R. passed the
icounty seat of old Butts county.
While the people of both the
town and county were greatly
enthused at the thought of
being connected with the
outside world by rail and wire,
but not until the thought was
fully realized, were they
prepared to appreciate the
blessing that would accrue
from being situated imme
diately on the line of a grand
trunk railroad. At that time, it
being only one year ago,
Jackson was an old dilapidated
town with only about a half
dozen business houses, and
they doing but a very small
business, and but few decent
dwelling houses could be
counted within its corporate
limits.
But what is the picture
today? Perhaps there is not a
more live place to be found
within the limits of the empire
State, compared to its popula
tion, than the Jackson of
to-day. She can boast of over
thirty live business houses and
firms, many of which carry a
tremendous stock, and are
doing a very extensive trade,
while there is not one that is not
doing a satisfactory business.
Thirteen large and handsome
brick and stone storerooms
have been built, while many
wooden ones have been
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1846: The great house of knowledge.
Some Englishmen have been our best friends. One of them is
the late James Smithson, a real philanthropist. When his
only heir died in 1838, the United States received his entire
estate of $515,000. We put the money in the mint while we
study Smithson’s will. We see that he wants his gift used in
Washington to establish "an institution for the increase and
diffusion of knowledge among men.” John Quincy Adams
creates a plan of organization. Congress adopts it. And in
1846, we start to build the Smithsonian Institution. It rises
like an enormous castle, with towers and cupolas and miles
of exhibit rooms. To house our arts, sciences and products of
some of the most profound thinking in all the world.
Etheridge-Smith Cos.
erected. Two large and
commodious warehouses were
erected during last summer
and fall, which weighed near
and have handled about twelve
hundred tons of fertilizers this
season. Thousands upon thou
sands of feet of lumber and
millions of shingles have been
shipped here and put into
dwelling houses, many of
which will compare favorably
with any in the State.
The extreme quiet that
reigned here one year ago is
counter-balanced to-day by a
general rush and a continuous
rattle of the many drays,
wagons, hacks, buggies, and
other rolling stock, that
continually throng our streets.
Our old settlers seem to have
put on new life, and many new
ones have cast their lot in our
midst to make Jackson their
future home, and have brought
with them a great deal of
capital and labor, that is being
used to build up our rapidly
rising young city. - Middle
Georgia Argus, May 12, 1883.
Town Looked
City Like
The electric lights were
shining brightly Tuesday night,
and the city looked somewhat
like London as seen by
Barnaby Rudge. There was
only one thing wrong and that
might have been avoided if a
reasonable amount of common
sense and everyday judgement
had been observed. You will
notice that some of the lights
shine with a deep yellow lustre.
That is caused by putting them
up on the wrong time of the
moon, but then some folks
would never observe a com
mon sense proposition if they
were to stumble over it and
break their neck. - The
Jacksonian, Feb. 22, 1907.
THE JACKSON PROCRESS-ARGUS, JACKSON. GEORCIA
Jackson
Business
Directory
JOSEPH L. WAGNER,
Practical Tinsmith,
Dealer In
Stoves, Tin-ware, Etc. Etc.,
Opposite Almand’s Block.
J. F. GIGNILLIAT,
Dealer In
Dry Goods, Gro.,&Hardware
Boots and Shoes a Specialty.
No. 1 Almand’s Brick Block.
W. F. ELDER,
Dealer In
Confectioneries, Staple&Fancy
Groceries,
Opposite Higgins’ Building.
H. O. BENTON,
Real Estate Agent.
JACKSON, GEORGIA
Correspondence solicited.
FURLOW & ETHERIDGE,
Dealers In
Dry Goods, Gro., Notions, &c.
No. 2McKibben’s Block.
Carmichael & McMichael,
Dealers In
General Merchandise,
No. 2 Almand’s Brick Block.
R. C. MANLEY,
Dealer In
General Merchandise,
Crum’s Rock Store.
J. N. CHENEY, M. D.,
Office in Drug Store.
East side of the Public square
H. P. & T. J. ALMAND,
Dealers In
General Merchandise, Sewing
Machines, Furniture, Coffins,
No. 3 Almand’s Block.
SMITH & HUDDLESTON,
Dealers In
Dry goods, Gro., Hardware, &c
No. 1 McKibben’s Block.
J. T. LAND & CO.
Dealers In
Fancy and Family Groceries,
Hardware, Etc.,
East side of Public square.
The first of the races held
under direction of the newly
organized Middle Georgia
Automobile Association were
pulled off here Tuesday and
proved a great and unqualified
success. The future of the
association is firmly fixed and
the cause of good roads will be
promoted and occasional races
held.
The races were an even
greater success than those held
here Chautauqua week, for the
course was in better condition
and better time was made. The
course which was patroled by
the Jackson Rifles was literally
thronged with people and the
crowd was estimated all the
way from two to three
thousand and some placed it
even higher than that.
The Daughters of the
Confederacy served a barbe
cue for the benefit of the
monument fund and received
splendid support and patron
age from the crowd. A neat
sum was realized by them.
The length of the course was
eight-tenths of a mile. There
were six entries and the time
made by each of them was as
follows:
Class A, Hupmobile, Fam
bro, 1:16.
Class B, Empire, Summers,
:66 4-5.
Classß,Buick, W. H. Mallet,
:57 1-5.
Free for all, Knox, Summers,
:56 2-5.
Free for all, National,
Oldknow, :44 2-5.
The winners in each class
will be presented a handsome
silver loving cup on which will
be inscribed the owner’s name,
date, time and place.
The next auto meet will be
held in Hawkinsville on the 16
of August. It is likely Jackson
will not have any more races
before next year. All of the
JOHN J. EASTON,
Dealer In
Liquors, Wines, Brandies, &c.
Keeps always on hand pure
liquors for Medicinal purposes.
DEMPSEY & WYNNE.
Dealers In
General Merchandise, Hard
ware, Wagon Harness etc.
First door West of Farmers
Ware House.
J. H. LAND.
Bar and Billiards,
Southeast comer Public square
J. W. CRUM.
Insurance Agent. Representing
Four Companies.
DR. Z. SIMS,
DENTIST.
Jackson Georgia.
-Middle Georgia Argus, May
19, 1883.
THERE IS BUT ONE TIME TO
PICTURE THEM AS THEY
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JACKSON, GA.
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Jackson Progress-Argus
April 30, 1920
Automobile Races Here
Proved Tremendous Success
Excellent Course Permits of Some Fast Tim*
Which Was Made by Several of The Can—
Biggest Crowd in History of Jackson Gather to
Witness Bursts of Speed And Take Part in The
Barbecue Served by The Daughters of The
Confederacy Middle Georgia Automobile
Association A Success
HAWKINSVILLE AWARDED NEXT MEET
THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1976
Jesse CastM
Makes
Sacrifice
Gas And Fuewiews
The Cause of Deeth
Went To France June
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Caston
received a notice from the War
Department at Washington
Saturday, Nov. 16, announcing
the death of their son, Jesse L.
Caston, who was a private in
Cos. G. 148th Infantry, Ameri
can Expeditionary Forces in
France. Young Mr. Caston left
his heme in Jackson on April 2
for training at Camp Gordon,
races held here so far have
been a great success. Jackson
has proved she has plenty of
public spirit, sporting life and
has received a world of
advertising and has one of the
best streets in the state.
Many visiting autoists were
here Tuesday from Atlanta,
Macon, Barnesville, Monti
cello, Milledgeville, Madison,
Griffin, Hampton, Hawkins
ville and a number of other
places. -- Butts County Pro
gress, July 29, 1910.
Jackson Argus
Leased To
E. W. Carroll
It is announced here that the
Jackson Argus, belonging to
the estate of Mrs. A. H. Shaver,
has been leased by the
administrator, H. Y. McCord,
of Atlanta, to Mr. E. W.
Carroll, of Augusta. The lessee
is an old newspaper man of
experience and ability and
under his direction the paper
will doubtless maintain its
standard. Mr. Carroll is
welcomed to Jackson and it is
hoped his stay will be pleasant
and profitable. - Butts County
Progress, Sept. 15, 1911.
If I were to try to read,
much less answer, all the
attacks made on me, this
shop might as well be closed
for any other business. I do
the very best 1 know how--the
very best I can; and I mean
to keep doing it to the end. If
the end brings me out all
right, what is said against me
won’t amount to anything. If
the end brings me out wrong,
ten angels swearing I was
right would make no differ
ence.--Abraham Lincoln.
from which place he left early
in June and sailed for overseas
June 10.
The Washington dispatch
said Mr. Caston died on
October 22 from gas and
broncho-pneumonia. Jesse L.
Caston was 25 years old and an
excellent young man, well
beloved by all who knew him
and had numbers of friends as
well as relatives in Jackson
and Butts County, who mourn
his passing.
While but mearger details
were contained in the official
notice of death sent Mr. and
Mrs. Caston, it seems evident
that young Caston had been in
active service on the front, the
dispatch mentioning both gas
and pneumonia as the cause of
death. It is probable that fuller
details of the young soldier’s
death will be received within a
few days.
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1774: While the British bungle, the colonists unite
There is no talking to the King. The "Boston Tea Party”
has outraged him. But instead of acting sensibly, he’s out
to punish us. He closes the port of Boston. Forbids town
meetings without his governor’s permission. Turns our
public buildings into barracks for his troops. For years
Ben Franklin has urged us to come together. Now these
Intolerable Acts convince us.
On September sth, our first Continental Congress meets
in Philadelphia. John and Samuel Adams. Patrick
Henry. Fifty-six good men from twelve colonies who even
now want harmony with Great Britain. We petition the
King and brand his acts infringements and violations of
our rights. Even our children take a stand. They
complain to General Gage himself that his soldiers have
been breaking their sleds. Plenty is brewing in Boston.
Goffs Gifts
Mr. Caston was a native of
this county and was quite well
known to most of the people of
the community. He has given
his all on the field of battle and
his name will be cherished as
one who fell in a glorious and
righteous cause.
Among the surviving rela
tives are his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J. W. Caston; five sisters,
Mrs. Lucile Scarboro, Mrs.
Lois Wise, Mrs. Sallie Mae
Wise, Misses Clyde and Emma
Caston; two brothers, J. B. and
Wilson Caston, all of Jackson,
who have the sympathy of their
hosts of friends and patriotic
citizens throughout the county.
- The Jackson Progress-Ar
gus, Nov. 22, 1918.
It is difference of opinion
that makes horse races.-
Mark Twain.