Barnesville council proceedings of December 21 1898
Barnesville Georgia council met for regular session with Aldermen Prout Gray Hanson and Anderson present. Bills totaling 2610.51 were approved including street water electric and dispensary payments. Various petitions and ordinance amendments were discussed and referred as noted. Meeting adjourned with minutes approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
Barnessville
Prout
Gray
Hanson
Anderson
Rogers
Stallings
Potts Thompson Liquor Co
R. M Rose Co
Peasley—Gaubert Co
Lampton Cram & Raney Co
W. H. Willis
Marshall
J. B. Bankston
Electric Light and Water Board
C.O. Summers
Council
J. G. Smith
G. L. Summers
Fire Company
W. R. Wilkinson
Electric Light and Water Works Board
Wilkinson
Mayer
Middlebrooks
Finance Committee
Pixley
Household gods and Dr King’s New Discovery ad
The antique ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as the household god of today for consumption coughs colds and throat chest and lung ailments. It claims a quarter century of use and guarantees cure or money back with free trial samples at W A Wright’s Drug Store. Regular size market price one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. A. Right
Real Estate For Sale By Owner 1898 Lot And House
Owing to nonpayment I offer for sale a vacant lot between my residence and W. T. Respess with 99 feet frontage and 280 feet depth. Also a dwelling occupied by Mrs. G R Brown on Thomaston Street with 140 feet frontage and 280 feet depth. Date 12 5 1898. E J Murphey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Respess
G. R. Brown
Thomaston Street
E. J. Murphey
Soldier Thurman Returns From Atlanta Muster Out
Mr. J. W. Thurman came home Saturday from Atlanta where his regiment was mustered out on the thirteenth of November. He served as a Sergeant in Company F of the 2nd Georgia Infantry and earned a commendable service record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Thurman
Atlanta
Thurman
Co. F., 2Nd
Ga. Wd. Infantry
Howard
Social Gathering at Miss Summers Home in Rain
A Friday evening gathering of young society members at Miss Louie Summers home overcame bad weather with carriages and cheerful conversation. The menu included salad and chicken coquettes among other dishes, followed by a pillowdex contest won by Mr. Earl Murphey for a candy prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Murphey
Fannie Jenkins
Floyd Murphey
Florrie Elder
Morris Williams
Edwina Williams
Emmie Matthews
Walter Spence
Corinne Elder
Reid Hunt
May Franklin
Louie Summers
Shi Gray
Albert Stephens
Ben Turner
Sam Hewlette
Robert Middlebrooks
Free Medical Adviser Offer From World’s Dispensary
The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser by I V Pierce offers a free 1008 page medical book with illustrations. Send 211 rent stamps to cover mailing. over 680000 copies sold in cloth binding at $1 50. Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser
I. V. Pierce
M. D
The
Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
Death of Rev. Waller in Atlanta Narrows Barnesville Grief
The community of Barnesville mourns the death of Reverend Mr. Waller, an evangelist, killed when struck by a train while crossing a rail line in Atlanta. He led a successful protracted meeting here years ago and was known for blessing all who met him.
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Barnesville
Mr. Waller
Atlanta
Waller
Modarn Mother Recommends Syrup of Figs for Children
The Modarn Mother notes that her children improve more with the pleasant Syrup of Figs for gentle laxative effect than with others. Children enjoy it and benefit. The true remedy Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
New Depot Agent And Family Arrive In Barnesville
Mrs. Dusenberry, wife of the new depot agent, arrives with her young child in Barnesville Tuesday morning. The family will reside with Mrs. E. C. Elder. Barnesville welcomes them, praising Mr. Dusenberry from Eatonton as a highly recommended addition to the community.
Small Thomaston Street Fire Quickly Extinguished
A fire alarm called Tuesday afternoon to a dwelling on Thomaston Street occupied by Dr. Kemp. Fire from the grate under the hearth ignited woodwork but was extinguished before the hose and wagon arrived. Damage was light, though the scene caused much consternation among the ladies.
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Thomaston Street
Kemp
Miller and Straton to Tour for Lectures This Winter
Polk Miller and John Roach Staton form a lecture combination for a winter tour. Miller is a lecturer of wide reputation and Straton is noted in Barnesville for delivering an eloquent lecture last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Miller
John Roach Staton
Mr. Straton
Barnesville
Hair Renuers Suggested for Mary Queen of Scots Gray
The article notes Mary Queen of Scots possibly restoring hair color from gray, mentioning preparations such as Hall's Hair Renewer as a known option. It frames the idea in a historical or speculative tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Queen of Scots
Hall
Rope walking thrills town amid new cottages near mill
Yesterday rope walking dominated local interest as several cottages rise around the Oxford Knitting Mills. Bailiff Stallings arrested a man for attempting mortgage destruction. Local residents James Newton from Griffin and Mrs. Amos White of Thomaston passed through Barnesville. "Back on the Farm" plays at Kennedy's Opera House Friday, with strong recommendations. A missing traveling case is sought by Cuas A Hunt who requests its return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuas
A. Hunt
Electric Bitters Promoted as Nervous System Tonic
A vintage ad extols Electric Bitters as the best medicine to restore a tired nervous system. It claims vegetable content tones nerve centers in the stomach, stimulates the liver and kidneys, purifies blood, improves appetite and digestion. Sold for 50 cents or $1.00 at W. A. Wright's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wright
Back on the Farm at Kennedy's Opera Delights Barnsville
Barnsville hosts an entertainment at Kennedy's Opera with a large, delighted audience. The same group presents Back on the Farm a clean comedy drama set in Maine and Boston featuring Si Stebbins and Dan Carleigh with a noted brass band and challenge orchestra.
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Barnesville
Kennedy
Columbia Theater
Maine
Boston
Si Stebbins
Dan Carleigh
Hightower Hardware Goes Cash Only in Barnesville
Mr. J. W. Hightower, Barnesville's well known hardware dealer, announces he will sell only for cash. He states credit was unsatisfactory and a cash system allows shorter profits. His stock remains large and varied, covering all general hardware store items, all sold on a cash basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hightower
Barnesville
Hightower
Pointer dog missing with white coat and liver spots
A white pointer with two liver colored spots near the shoulder and hip disappeared last Sunday night the fourth. The head is liver colored with a white streak on the nose and a collar bearing the owner's name. A liberal reward is offered for information.
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B. F
Opulent Silver and Gold Jewelry and Accessories Display
A detailed inventory lists opera glasses, hair ornaments in gold and pearl, silver pocket knives, solid silver items including shoe horns and paper cutters, mirrors, purses, boudoir clocks, garters, spoons, game counters, and a vast array of boxes, pens, pins, watches, necklaces, and a grand line of gem set rings. The collection features precious metals, gemstones, ivory handles, and fine bric-a-brac.
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Goungil
Elm Street
R. R
J. W. Adams
Brown Ave
R. R. Crossing
H. H. Gray
Reserv Homes, Clerk & Treas
Household Gods
Meta Murphey
Miss Murphey
Rev. Waller
Modarn
V. O. Marshburn
Oxford
W. C. Jordan & Bro
James Newton
Griffin
Capt. Howard
Amos White
Thomaston
Morris Jacobs
Forsyth
Kennedy’s Opera House
Opera House
Nunnally
Express
Crete
H. Bate & CO
Opticians Jewelers
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