Barnesville Exemplar of Public and Private Enterprise
In Barnesville Georgia the town showcases its industrial vigor and civic cohesion driven by education via the Gordon Institute. Factories employ about 400,000 dollars in capital with a 2000 dollar weekly payroll, while cotton prices sag but industry thrives. Local leaders plan a major chautauqua featuring national figures to further progress and attract new residents and investment.
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Barnesville
Gordon Institute
Georgia
Barnesville Makers Prop Up A Great Summer Chautauqua
Local manufacturers praised for steady production and quality under the "made via Barnesville" mark. Citizens built an auditorium next to Gordon Institute with 2000 seat capacity to host next summer’s ambitious chautauqua, drawing notable visitors and high hopes for continued success.
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Gordon Institute
Peeple
Barnesville’s conservative growth guides state progress
G C Marruews notes Barnesville’s shift from worn lands to fruit and watermelon farms. The town builds waterworks and an electric plant, avoids overcapitalization, and grows manufacturing through practical, patient policy. He urges others to study Barnesville’s lessons of prudence, economy, and steady returns.
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Barnesville
South Georgia
G. C. Marruews
Macon Evening News
Questionable doctoring and female illness remedies
The speaker condemns medical examinations and local treatments as abhorrent to modest women and argues doctors often lack competence in female diseases. It cites Dr R V Pierce of Buffalo and his Favorite Prescription claimed to cure all forms of female weakness after over thirty years of use.
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R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Lurical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
For Sale—House and Lot on Thomaston Street
Property listing for a house and lot on Thomaston Street offered by R. G. Marvews. Sale details not fully provided in the fragment.
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Thomaston Street
R. G. Marvews
Grip makes one sick weary and restless
Dr Miles Retotative Nervine brings rest to the afflicted, promising relief from fatigue and unease. The advertisement touts restorative effects and encourages readers to seek the remedy for persistent discomfort and sleeplessness.
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Dr. Miles
Good Roads for Pike County Georgia
The writer argues Pike County has prime natural roadbeds and proposes small rock macadam to fix bad spots at low cost. He suggests wide tires, terra cotta underdrains, and a tax-dodger critique tied to road funding, urging lawful grand jury action and civic restraint. The piece ends with a call for unity and fair critique.
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Pike County
Tennessee
France
Pike’s Grand Jury
J. Dan Woopatt
Office letter defends road work in Meansville region
In Meansville Georgia on February 20 1899 Ephor Gazette letters respond to Dan Woodall with criticism of county road projects at Potato Creek and Mitchell Hill. The writer argues Potato Creek has long been a mockery to travel and rails at past efforts.
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Meansville
Ephor Gazette
Dan. Woodall
Potato Creek
Mitchell Hill
What is the great remedy for consumption
The article discusses the common physician answer cod liver oil for consumption but notes patients dislike fatty foods and the oil’s taste and odor. It then asks what alternative remedy exists and hints at a solution their team found.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Household Gods and Dr King’s New Discovery
Ancient Penates were household gods protecting family welfare. Today the household god is Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and throat chest lung ailments. It offers a guaranteed cure or money back after trial at W A Wright’s Drug Store with free trial samples. Regular size costs one dollar and ten cents.
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Dr. King
W. A. Wright
Sparks Family Mourns Death of Mr Mack Sparks
Mr Sparks son in law of Mr B C Milner died in East Point Tuesday afternoon. Remains will reach Barnesville Thursday morning and be interred in the local cemetery. Sympathies are extended to Mr Milner and family.
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Mack Sparks
B.C. Milner
East Point
Barnesville
Mr. Milner
Akin and Daughter Visit City From Liberty Hill
Mr. E. C. Akin and his daughter Miss Mattie from Liberty Hill were visiting friends and relatives in the city on Monday.
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E. C. Akin
Miss Mattie
Liberty Hill
City
Gouncil Proceedings Regular Meeting Summary
Regular meeting of the council was called to order by the mayor with Aldermen Rogers Prout Stallings Gray and Anderson present and Hanson absent. Bills approved by the finance committee totaled 890.79 covering dispensary municipal properties electric works and suppliers. The fire company and water board reported progress. A mandamus dispute with G L Summers and J G Smith was settled by court-cost and attorney fees payment with taxes to begin in 1899. Minutes approved and council adjourned.
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Rogers
Prout
Stallings
Gray
Anderson
Hanson
St. and Pub
Electric Light and Water Works
Besmer Land & Improvement Co
Lampton Lampton Crane Ramsey Co
H. G. Williams Co
Fabric Fire Hose Co
Fire Company Committee
Water Board
Messrs
G. L. Summers
J. G. Smith
W. B. Smit
D.L. Anderson
H. H. Gray
W. A. Prout
J. B. P. Milner
Electric Bitters advertised as nerve tonic cure
The ad promotes Electric Bitters as the best medicine to restore tired nerves and vitality. It claims the vegetable formula tones nerve centers in the stomach, stimulates the liver and kidneys, purifies blood, improves appetite and digestion, and serves as a blood purifier and nerve tonic. Available at W. A. Wright's Drug Store for 50 cents or $1.00 per bottle.
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W. A. Wright
Bicycle and race track meeting at Kennedy's Opera House
All subscribers and interested parties in the movement to secure a bicycle and race track and baseball grounds are requested to meet tonight at Kennedy's Opera House. The meeting is described as of importance.
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Kennedy’s
Opera House
Local Visitors and Workforce Notables in Georgia Towns
Mr. F. A. Stafford of Atlanta visited Barnesville yesterday. Mrs. H. H. Gray and Miss Nell Gray visited friends in Forsyth. Mr. John Spruce, a prominent Patillo young man, is employed at the Oxford Mills.
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F. A. Stafford
Atlanta
Barnesville
H. H. Gray
Nell Gray
Forsyth
John Spruce
Patillo
Oxford Mills
Hall's Great Discovery kidney cure advertised in Texas
An 1898 testimonial advert claims Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. One bottle mailed for 1 cent, two months treatment, with endorsements from R M Jones and note of manufacturers E W Hart in Waco Texas. Waco ad lists sellers in Georgia towns Barnesville and Cuthbert.
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Hall
E. W. Hart
P. O. Box
Cuthbert, Ga
R. M. Jones
A Pleasant Party at Miss Murphey’s Home
Miss Meta Murphey hosted a pleasant evening at home on Tuesday with friends. The well arranged house featured spacious halls double parlors and a roomy veranda where cards and dancing were enjoyed. Guests expressed gratitude for her hospitality.
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Meta Murphey
Miss Murphey
Severe Cold Baffles Local Farmers and Peach Buds
In Pike County the harsh spell halted farming preparations and likely killed peach buds. The two coldest days on record chilled windows and thermometer readings varied by location. The region reports a paused school week due to the deep freeze and notes cats may have perished from the cold.
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Pike County
J. B
Businessmen Bates Holmes Visit Atlanta
Mr. W. A. Bates, a prominent businessman of Atlanta, was in the city yesterday. Mr. Robert Holmes made a short visit to the Gate City yesterday. He is pushing to the front of Barnesville's business. Mrs. S. E. Dusenberry and her little daughter Ethelyn spent Monday and Tuesday in Atlanta.
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W. A. Bates
Atlanta
City
Robert Holmes
Gate City
Barnesville
S. E. Dusenberry
Ethelyn
Griffin and Lamont Farmers Endorse Southern Phosphate Works
Testimonial letters from Griffin Lamont Goceans and Goceans committees dated Jan 25 to Jan 28 1898 praise D J Proctor and the Southern Phosphate Works of Macon Ga They report yearly purchases of 250 to 600 tons on guaranteed analysis and recommend the fertilizers to Georgia farmers noting factory visits and high quality products.
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Griffn
Griffin Club
D. J. Proctor
Southern Phosphate Works
Macon
Joan F. Ogletree
W. C. Manley
L. T. Jester
G. Mauldin
L. Rocers
Lamont
Redbone Club
Monroe County
Proctor
Georgia
G. W. Lancrorp
Barnesville
J. G. McGoven
Horne
H. N. Sappincron
E. F. Mappox
Horné
N. J. Owen
Goceans
Goggans Club
Forsyth
Frank
E. R. Roberts
Stephen TD
Jackson
Lee J. Surron
Hunt to Handle Southern Phosphate Goods at Barnesville
Mr J L Hunt will handle the Southern Phosphate goods at Barnesville Georgia this season and will be glad to see his friends and price them before they buy.
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J. L. Hunt
Barnesville
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Tuos
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Household Gods
Mr. Sparks
Goungil
Council Chamber
Barnesville, GA
W. B. Smith
Clerk & Treas
Texas
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