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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1884
Page
6
Sharp and Harris announce bid for Monroe County Superior Court and others seek votes for upcoming election. notices cover new buildings, tenants moving, and plan to enlarge The Christian Union. Local commerce ads, hotel plans, and a column on hair growth products accompany public notices and minister appointments.
The Forsyth Georgia fair to raise funds for Monroe Female College finishes its third day with building progress and strong local business recovery noted. Reports mention new warehouses and livery stables, rising commerce, and plans shaping Forsyth’s postwar growth along with political shifts in Monroe County.
Holmes Sore Cure Mouth Wash and Dentifrice claims to cure ulcerated sore throat bleeding gums and sore mouth. Prepared by Drs J P and WR Holmes dentists at 102 Mulberry Street Macon Georgia. Sold by J W Hightower and other druggists and dentists.
Tuesday night a fire on Dr Yarbrough's farm burned cropper Jack McMath's fodder and hay and cotton seed. Thursday night a second blaze destroyed his barn with corn and oats. Losses total at least five hundred dollars, arson suspected but disputed. The writer urges swift penalties. Election chatter noted with candidate L Driver and Barnesville praised for enterprise.
A mixed ad listing handsome Walnut parlor and cottage suites for sale plus bed loungers and washstands, then an offer to buy seven acres open land fronting Brown Avenue in Barnesville, Ga, with option to sell all or in lots. Contact Dr. Wa. A. Wincut. Also notes on local Congo committee alcohol importation debate and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve promoted by J. W. Hightower.
The Century will publish a major 1885 series on great Civil War battles written by generals Grant Longstreet McClellan Beauregard Rosecrans Hill Porter and others. The November issue opens with a Battle of Bull Run article by G T Beauregard with maps illustrations and photos planned to accompany the series.
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