GOUNGIL PROCEEDINGS AUGUST 2 1897 BARNESVILLE GA
Council met in chamber with Mayor Prof Tom Murphey presiding. Absentees included Mayor Huguley and Alderman Jenkins. Finance committee listed payments totaling 569.65 to E L Waterworks Dis pensary St and Pub Prop Standard Oil Officers Salaries. Building committee recommended rubber tip door bumpers and column base paint and contract settlement with endorsement. Alderman Howard moved to allocate capitation tax funds for three hitching sheds and extra posts. Hotel license transfer for Woodward to G W Stocks approved. Registrars for municipal election named Holmes Smith Carswell. Nuisance committee instructed on town sanitary matters. Police July report received and filed. Minutes approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Barnesville
Tom Murphey
Huguley
Jenkins
E. L. & Waterworks
St. and Pub
Standard Oil Co
Messrs
Bennett & Bro
Clerk & Treas
Howard
Woodward
G. W. Stocks
W. P. Holmes
W. H. Smith
A. G. Carswell
Marshall Willis
A. O. Murphey
T. W. Cocuran
C&t
Barnesville Aldermen Debate Faulty Electric Engine
In Barn esville Georgia on July 30 1897 Aldermen Stafford Marshburn Smith and Murphey meet while Jenkins and Howard are absent. Alderman Murphey offers a resolution criticizing the Fort Wayne Electric Corporation engine made by Buffalo Forge Co for the town electric plant as totally worthless and unable to serve its purpose after breaking down July 29 1897.
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Barnesville
Huguley
Stafford
Marshburn
Smith
Murphey
Jenkins
Howard
Fort Wayne Electric Corporation
Buffalo Forge Co
Pike Co
Barnesville Demands Swift Engine Replacement under Contract
City records recount a six week repair saga on a Buffalo Forge Co engine that collapsed and became useless. Barnesville officials fault Fort Wayne Electric Corp for failing to deliver a first class engine per contract and threaten to buy a replacement by August 15, 1897, deducting costs from sums due and seeking reimbursement for damages.
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Buffalo Forge Co
Barnesville
Fort Wayne Electric Corporation
Electric Corporation
Fort Wayne Corporation
G. E. Hucney
Remarkable Cure of Chronic Diarrhoea
A letter from Henry Steinberger of Allentown Pennsylvania describing a long battle with chronic diarrhoea since 1862 as a Private in the 167th Pennsylvania Volunteers. He credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a complete cure after trying many medicines and doctors. Sold by J H Blackburn Druggist.
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Pennsylvania
Chamberlain
Henry Steinberger
Allentown
J. H. Blackburn
Central of Georgia offers Tybee round trip fare sale
The Central of Georgia Railway announces reduced round trip fares to Tybee for the State Agricultural Society meeting. One fare for the round trip is valid from all Georgia stations on Aug gth 16th and 11th with final limit Aug 15th. Public rate encourages island visit at low cost. For details contact any system ticket agent or J C Haile Savannah GA.
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Central of Georgia Ry
Georgia
Tybee
J.C. Haile
Savannah
Doctor Tichenor’s Antiseptic Praised by Plantations
Letter from Gro K Pratt M D of New Orleans dated October 14 1889 extols Dr Tichenor’s Antiseptic for plantation use noting highly satisfactory results.
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New Orleans
Change in Murphey Hunt Warehouse Firm
Announce a management change at Murphey and Hunt warehouse with N L Bush succeeding A O Murphey and becoming partner with James L Hunt. Murphey remains tied to Georgia Underwear Co as manager while Bush and Hunt bring warehouse experience to serve the public.
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Murphey & Hunt
N. L. Bush
A. O. Murphey
James L. Hunt
Murphey
Georgia Underwear Co
Forsyth Guests Among Barnesville Missionary Institute Attendees
Mrs Sid Smith of Forsyth visits in the city as a guest of Mrs J L Kennedy. A Roc box of Cascarets is recommended as a liver and bowel regulator. Mr and Mrs C C Batey of Murfreesboro Tenn visit Dr and Mrs B J Clark. Rev H L Gray, noted missionary, attends the Missionary Institute. Mrs George W Matthews of Macon and other Forsyth visitors join Barnesville attendees for the Missionary Institute sessions.
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Sid Smith
Forsyth
The
City
J. L. Kennedy
C. C. Batey
Murfreesboro, Tenn
B. J. Clark
George W. Matthews
Macon
E. B. Thompson
Thomaston
Emily Allen
J. H. Huddleston
Driskell
Bloodworth
Kittie Banks
Barnesville
Missionary Institute
Poor Blood Evidence of Anaemia in Summer Heat
The passage explains anaemia as "poor blood" showing in pale cheeks, white lips, weak digestion, and lack of appetite. It notes weather in summer can trigger the condition and mentions doctors identify the illness as anaemia, warning of weakened nerve force and soft muscles.
Scott's Emulsion promotion claiming benefits for weak digestion
Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites is advertised as a tonic for over taxed weak digestion. It is described as easy to take in summer when cod liver oil or ordinary foods might repel. Sold by Scott & Browne New York through druggists at a price of 1.00.
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D Land
Scott & Browne
New York
All Druggista
Registration Notice for 1897 Municipal Election
The books for registration for the municipal election on August 24, 1897 will be open August 18 19 and 20 at Council Chamber Registrars are W P Holmes W H Smith and Dr A G Carswell By order of Council Mayor Pro Tem T W Cochran August 5 1897 Also testimonial endorsement for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Dr R E Robey Olney Mo for sale by J H Blackburn Druggist.
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Council Chamber
W. P. Holmes
W. H. Smith
A. G. Carswell
A. O. Murphey
Dr Tichenors Antiseptic Endorsed By Mississippi Dr
Learned Mississippi on March 12 1892 Dr J H Roopes MD Druggist testifies to the effectiveness of Dr Tichenors Antiseptic noting it is as staple as quinine in the area.
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Miss
Dr J M Anderson and Dr W A Wright Advertise Medical
A medical notice promotes J M Anderson physician surgeon with office above Barnesville Savings Bank and Dr W A Wright. It urges prompt calls day or night in city or country and recommends One Minute Cough Cure to prevent throat and lung troubles.
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Barnesville Savings Bank
Dr. Head
Mrs
W. A. Wright
De Witt's Little Early Risers Promoted for Liver Relief
Advertised as famous pills for liver regulation and relief from headaches, the message urges use of De Witt's Little Early Risers as a cure. The claim emphasizes quick action and health benefits.
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de Witt
W. A. Wright
An Old Superstition at the Cash Store
A dated note from Joe W. Reeves praises booming trade in a frontier town. He cites a superstition about the town cat at the Cash Store and offers goods to eat, cooking utensils, and dishes, inviting readers to visit for a surprise.
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Klondyke
Joe W. Reeves
Captain W D Redding Improves After Illness
Captain W D Redding, long ill, shows steady improvement and friends hope he may be out again soon.
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W. D. Redding
Poke bonnet returns as fashion aims for Queen’s Jubilee
An 1897 fashion note notes a revived poke bonnet plan for spring, aiming to honor the queen’s jubilee. The new version resembles the 1887 style but with modern touches a black straw cap with pink rose wreath, white ostrich feather aigrette, moire ribbon, rhinestone buckles and a chin bow.
Phoebe Couzins Advised Marriage Over Public Life
Phoebe Couzins, a long time advocate of woman suffrage, has been brought from California to St. Louis with rheumatism beyond hope. She says women in public life will never prove satisfactory, preferring domestic life, and advises young women to marry and become housekeepers.
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Phoebe Couzins
California
St. Louis
Miss Couzins
Reverend Harriet Williams Leads Prohibition Petition Drive
The pastor of the Congregational Church in Lone Rock Wisconsin collected signatures door to door to ban cigarettes for minors. She preaches, teaches Bible classes, and leads Endeavor meetings while noting a rise in Sunday school from 25 to 60 and doubled church attendance. The South Dakota legislature moves to submit a woman suffrage amendment after earlier failure in a prior election.
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Harriet E. Williams
Congregational Church
Lone Rock
Wis
Endeavor
Woman’s Journal
South Dakota
South Pricots
Kansas
Boston Transcript
Missionary Conference and Revival At Methodist Church
The Missionary Conference and Revival began at the Methodist church Tuesday morning with good attendance. The program was followed with slight changes and all exercises were beneficial. The Conference will conclude with the service this Thursday evening.
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Methodist Church
A Happy Home Leads in Medical Cure Claims
An advertisement from Atlanta Georgia by O. Henley Snider claims cures for chronic diseases and private troubles. It touts fifteen years in practice, painless cancer treatment, and complete programs for ten dollars, with five dollars per month for other diseases. It promises mail and express service and an absolute guarantee without humbug.
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Mail
Express
O. Henley Snider
Atlanta
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Sakinger
Royal Baking Powder Co
Goungil
Bessie McPherson
Dr. Lale
State Agricultural Society Meeting
H. L. Gray
Scott
T. W. Cochran
R. E. Robey
Olney
J. M. Anderson
Barnesville, GA
Phebe Couzins
the Missionary Institute
HAM
Staquioned
U.S
William H. DuHampers
Big Salé Boys
Morris Jhoobs
Rouss Ragket Store
JR. Deavours
C. B. Rouss
N. Y
J.w.hightower
Icarry
J. W. Hightower
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