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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1884
Page
4
Barnesville collects social news from the county including weddings Joshua Martin and Alice Coggin in Atlanta, ordination plans for A C Whittle, and town developments. Reports cover deaths F N Wilder and fires near the depot, renovations, new buildings, and upcoming Gordon Institute admissions.
The piece promotes the Atlantic Monthly as a leading publication and offers a complimentary notice. It also praises the US government and Constitution, cites D. M. Ferry & Co. of Detroit as leading seedsmen, and offers to send their Annual free to customers buying seeds or bulbs.
Mechanical prodigy Alexander Mitchell son of Capt J H Mitchell displays advanced skill with a comb case miniatures car ship and house crafted with scroll saws and tools. The ten year old plans training to advance as an artist and holds a small legacy from Col Alexander of the county.
The editorial urges voting for the Democratic nominees for county offices, citing competence and experience of Sheriff and Judge Wells, J. L. Driver, and others, stressing the need for capable management and equal stakes for white and colored voters. It also promotes Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and urges trial at J W Hightower s Drug Store.
Returned the Stock. c. C. Folisies the Nt of goods purchased of him about eighteen months since. These gentlemen purchased the stock of Mr. Holmes at a stipulated sum and gave the firm mates, and mortgages on the stock. Mr. H. P. Elder and Mr. I. W. Elder invested, disposed to pay out claims by selling goods and discounting debts. They could not meet Holmes’s paper this winter and returned the stock Monday. Holmes may have been favored by Judge James W. Means, who becomes receiver to take and sell. Elders undecided on future course. Also an ad for Parker’s Tonic noting its curative vegetable principles and lack of imitation.
The Gazette reports W R Murphey & Son secure a 33 by 44 feet hall in their new building to house a public library and reading room. Col A A Murphey adds finishing touches with cozy carpeted spaces, four fireplaces, and accessible rooms for a citizen reading area and periodicals, urging a town meeting to elect officers to manage the enterprise.
Holmes Mouth Wash and Dentifrice claims to cure ulcerated sore throat bleeding gums sore mouth and ulcers. Prepared by Drs J P and WR Holmes dentists at 102 Mulberry street Macon Georgia. Sold by J W Hightower and all druggists and dentists.
J. E. Reppina seeks peas corn and potatoes at once. J. L. Kennedy's offers fresh ash and oysters, pork sausage, cheap flour, and a good supply of tropical fruits.
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