Barnesville Sarette Opens Thursday August 17 1899
Local Barnesville event noted for Thursday August 17 1899. Sarette listed among activities and participants in the Georgia town bulletin.
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1899
Page
4
Local Barnesville event noted for Thursday August 17 1899. Sarette listed among activities and participants in the Georgia town bulletin.
The Atlanta Constitution editor Hon Clark Howell announces a candidacy for the state senate from the Thirty-fifth district. Supporters across Georgia praise his qualifications and expect an uncontested election, citing his sympathy with the people and influence in state and national affairs.
The state and county tax rate has been cut this year. Last year state tax was 6.21 per thousand and county 7.29, totaling 13.50. For 1899 the state rate is 5.36 and county 5, totaling 10.36, reducing the combined levy by over 3 per thousand. This change will be welcomed by taxpayers.
The Gazette notes Barnesville’s growing commercial role with shipments by rail and a crowded Central depot. It urges municipal health enforcement, warns against barroom violence, praises the new public library, and endorses patronizing local enterprises to boost community welfare. Hoyt and Henry Williams are highlighted as future possibilities.
Garland Seamans advertises electrical work including wiring houses replacing fixtures and prompt satisfactory service with a good line of electric supplies.
Mrs. W. W. Arnold purchases the Bush place on Elm Street including the house and adjoining lot. The home now occupied by Dr. J. M. Brittain gains from this sale and Mrs Arnold adds two valuable lots to her property.
One small bottle of Hall's Great Discovery claims to cure kidney and bladder ailments inclining to gravel diabetes seminal emissions back and rheumatic pains for men and women. Mail order available for 1 cent. Sold by W A Wright Barnesville and by E W Hart sole manufacturer St Louis formerly Waco Texas.
A 1899 Temple Texas reader reports using Hall's Great Discovery for bladder and kidney problems and says one bottle cured him permanently. The testimonial is signed by W R Tyer D D S formerly of Barnesville.
In a short note F. H. Bootie expresses gratitude to all who offered kindness after a recent bereavement. The message thanks many people for thoughtful gestures and support.
A local vendor advertises that any druggist will sell you a bottle of Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic in seconds and also explain its uses at no extra charge, insisting with a firm reminder not to forget it.
The Penny Racket run by P. M. Edwards guarantees the best shaves in Barnesville with clean towels and a face cream to prevent face burning. It offers the finest dandruff hair tonic ever made, inviting you to call and visit again.
A historical brochure promotes Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative to cleanse the system and relieve constipation while stimulating kidneys and liver, without irritation, and also claims to dispel headaches, colds, or fevers.
Notice to all indebted to the estate of E F Martin lately deceased to make payment at once and for all claims to be presented for settlement. Labor Day Celebration in Atlanta Georgia on September 4 1899. The Central of Georgia Railway will sell excursion tickets at half rate to Atlanta and return September 3 4 with return limit September 5 1899.
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