Bankruptcy Law Explained for Pike County Readers
The article outlines the main aims of the bankruptcy law, aiding debtors by allowing discharge after surrendering assets and aiding creditors by forbidding preferential payments. It details court fees totaling 25 dollars, possible extra costs, and indicates pauper affidavits can waive fees. It notes voluntary bankruptcy has no fixed limit but involuntary cases require debts around a thousand dollars, and mentions Augusta politics over Mayor Walsh's death vacancy with J C C Black favored.
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Congress
Pike County
Negotiations Reported Between Atlanta Street Firms
After protracted wrangle between the Consolidated Street Railway Co and the Atlanta Street Railway Co of Atlanta the firms are said to be negotiating for combining interests. The note says there is no end to capital combinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Street Railway Co
Thetlanta Street Railway Co
Atlanita
The Excellence of Syrup of Figs Advertisement
An old ad style item lists several cities including San Francisco Louisville and New York highlighting syrup of figs as a notable product. The fragment implies regional promotion without specific dates or quantities.
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San Francisco, Cal
Louisville, Ky
New York, N. Y
Premiums Offered for Atlanta State Fair Exhibits
Indications point to a successful Atlanta state fair this fall led by ex Gov Northen. Premiums include 1000 for the county with the largest exhibit and 200 for the top individual display. Special premiums and details are available from secretary T H Martin at the Prudential Building in Atlanta. Bill Arp jokes about the weather. The state school department has paid the second month’s salaries totaling 340000 dollars.
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Atlanta
Northen
T. H. Martin
Prudential Building
Mississippi Senatorial Fight Sparks National Attention
The state faces a notable senate contest with observers nationwide weighing the candidate field. Amid the race, widespread support pours in for Private John Allen as he garners public well wishes from diverse quarters.
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Mississippi
John Allen
Dangers of the Grippe and Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy
The article promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe preventive against pneumonia from la grippe and claims it cures gripe faster than other treatments. It notes the remedy is pleasant to take and lists J. H W. Blackburn as a seller.
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Chamberlain
J. H W. Blackburn
Central Schedules One Fare Trip to Atlanta for Spring Festival
Beginning Sunday the Central will sell tickets to Atlanta at one fare for the road trip, good until the 26th on account of the spring festival. Many will likely take advantage of the low rate.
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Central
Atlanta
Moonshiners Caught in Pike County Still Bust
Deputy Collector F D Dismuke and Deputy Marshals George White and George Thomas destroyed a liquor still near Martin's mill in Pike county this morning. Two white men named McCord and Green ran it and were arrested and to accompany officers to Macon tonight. Several gallons of whiskey were confiscated.
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F. D. Dismuke
George White
George Thomas
Martin
Competition Lowers Rates in Macon Case on Rail Freight
In Macon against the Southern railway the case reveals that rate competition among lines lowers freight costs. Witness W. B. Sparks recalls multiple competing rails serving Macon and shows how traffic exchanges and route choices affected prices. He notes that under competition rates fell, while under unified control no rate cuts occur. a brick shipment example from Macon to Fort Valley illustrates longer routes not reducing costs. Barnesville stresses need for railroad rate competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Southern Railway
Barnesville
W. B. Sparks
Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad
Southern Railroad
Central
East Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
Birmingham
Southwestern
Georgia Southern
Florida
Macon and Northern
Savannah
East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia Southern and
Athens
Sparks
Spencer
Comer
Southern
Fort Valley
Atlanta
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad
There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together. Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to be the only constitutional remedy, taken internally, with a $100 promise to cure if it fails. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fie Syrup Co
California Fic Syrup Co
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. F. Cueney & Co
Nicely Painted Store Adorns Barnesville Shopfront
Mr. Jackson G. Smith’s store house now occupied by the Reeves Boys has been beautifully painted by Mr. M. Tschudy. The building, once the office and repository for the buggy factory, stands as one of Barnesville’s handsomest structures.
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Jackson G. Smith
Reeves Boys
M. Tschudy
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething Pain
For over fifty years Mrs WinsLow's Soothing Syrup has eased teething pain for children, soothing gums and curing wind colic and diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle. Ask for Mrs Winslow's and avoid other remedies. Que Minute Cough Cure is also advertised as a cure.
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Mrs. WinsLow
Mrs Winslow
Barnesville Leading Store Promotes Low Prices and Fresh Merchandise
J C Collier Co Barnesville's leading store advertises its attractions with low prices in every department. The ad touts young up to date staff and invites visits to Barnesville's only leading up to date department store for first class merchandise at the lowest prices.
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Barnesville
Millinery Special Prices on Sailors and Hats
Special cut sale on millinery with 180 new style silk banded sailors from 50c to 2d5c, 100 Knox sailors at 50c, 50 imported Knox styles from $1.75 to $3.00, and 500 trimmed hats in straw and leghorn at $1.00 to $1.50. Also 550 yards of all silk ribbon at 5c per yard.
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Knox
Veilings and Chiffons Take Spring Display
New spring 99 French veils feature meshes and dots at 25c per yard. Fifty pieces of fine French chiffons and mousselins under yard wide cost 50c to 75c each.
Kid Gloves Offer from Barnesville Store
We guarantee our Kid Gloves and beat any house in value for the money. Try $1 Glace Kid Gloves in all colors two clasp self and black stitching. Ladies two clasp Grace Kid Glove at $1.25. Trefousse Kid Gloves at $1.50. Silk and Thread Gloves in styles just received.
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Barnesville
Ladies' skirts in black brocade Mohair and serge
Ladies' skirts offered in black brocade Mohair at 1.50 and serge in black or navy at 2.25. Also black taffeta and Peau de Soie silk skirts with various linings and trim options priced from 12 to 40 dollars.
Mattings Carpets Rugs and Draperies Sale At Collier's Big Store
An advertisement lists heavily discounted items including 80x60 Smyrna rugs at 1.98, 30x60 Japanese rugs at 1.50, 9x9 Ingram Art Squares at 5.50, and Japanese Matting by roll and yard. Curtains in Frilled Muslin Swiss Nottingham Bobbinet Renaissance priced from 0.98 to 5.00 per pair, with Turkish Tapestry Portieres at 2.50.
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Nottingham
Collier’s
Linen and damask fabrics and wash waists on display
A range of fabrics is advertised including 62 inch extra heavy cream damask at 35c per yard 52 inch pure bleach damask at 50c yard 68 inch extra dew bleach damask at 35c yard and 72 inch extra dew bleach damask at 75c yard The display also features ladies waists in percale lawn madras ginghams pique and baste wash styles priced from 89c to 5.00 each.
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Percale
Lawn
Madras
Millinery dept offers up to date stock for style and price
We show more millinery this season than all Barnesville stores combined. Our millinery department offers style at a low price. Misses Blalock and Curry are known as the only high art trimmers south of Atlanta.
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Barnesville
Blalock and
Curry
Atlanta
Hosiery sale price list from local retailer
Gents tan and black half hose with double heels and toes offered at 10¢ per pair. Ladies prime black seamless hose regular 15c now 10c. Gents imported Hemsdorf black hose 10c. Misses and boys ribbed black hose 10c. Lakies fast black hose double heel sole and toes 40c for three pairs. Gents French Lisle half hose fancy shades black double sole 25c pair.
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Hemsdorf
Lisle
Dress Goods Spring Fabrics and Remnants Offer
A select line of Spring Woolen Dress Fabrics with satin faced Venetian Cloth Tailoring at 1 yard. French Poplins in spring shades 85c per yard. Fancy Plaid Skirtings 50c per yard. English Whip Cords 75c per yard. 46 inch Crepe Granites 50c per yard. Dress and skirt length remnants at half price.
Black Crepons and Cheviot Serge Specials
A selection of Black Crepons in new exclusive weaves and Black Blistered Crepons offered at 1 and 1 1/4 dollars. Jack Cheviot Serge for skirts, 54 inches wide, priced at 78 cents per yard in special values.
Wash Goods and Linens Sale Prices Listed
Heavy 40 inch Victoria Lawn and Extra Sheer India Linen priced at 5c per yard. Small and Large Checks Dimity and 86 inch Irish Linen offered at 25c and 40c per yard. 36 inch all linen Cambric 35c yard. 33 inch Sheer Linen Lawn half linen at 25c.
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Victoria Lawn
Lace Paintings and Carreaux Priced at 25 35 and 40 Cents
Rayes Carreaux presents a display with lace paintings priced at 25 35 and 40 cents each. The article notes miniature crafts and affordable decorative pieces attracting shoppers.
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Rayes Carreaux
Silks Sale Offers New Weaves and Bargain Prices
A rare silk collection showcases new weaves shades and pew designs with attractive pricing. High grade taffeta cards stripes plaids and pompadour silks priced at 1.00 yard, black silks satin duchess peau de soie gros grain and more. 27 inch black taffeta 85c yard and colored taffeta 50c yard with many other silk varieties on sale.
Notions and Toiletries Discount Sale
A varied sale offers Sadie’s purses 25 and 50 cents each, Pure White Pearl Buttons at 5 cents per dozen, Cold Cream Soap three cakes for 1 cent, Pompadour Rolls at 10 cents, new shirt waist sets from 25 to 50 cents, Genuine Sterling Silver Bracelet with heart at 50 cents, and Cyrano Hearts available 15 to 75 cents.
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Sadie
Violet Jewelry and Notions At Cut Prices
Advertisement highlights cut prices on many small items including violet jewelry sets buckles pins and scissors. Weekly specials feature 5 to 25 cent merchandise such as shirt pin sets collar buckles hair pins needles spools paper and ink with new items every visit.
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Augusta
Walsh
J.C. C. Black
Ernie Lzature
Upo
California Fig Syrup CO
Bill Arp
J.C. Collierco
Linen Department
Sea Island
J. C. Collier Co
J.C. Collier
Coville
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