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Newspaper

Barnesville Gazette

Location

Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1896

Page

5

Real Estate for Sale in Barnesville and Nearby

Valu able real estate for sale. Four lots on Main Street and eight on Ann Street plus a corner dwelling and a warehouse in Milner Georgia. 67 acres on A J Carden place and 75 acres on East Thomaston Street. Terms include one fourth cash and balance over one to three years. Edward Elder agency Barnesville Georgia. Local notices and community updates follow.

Main Street Forsyth Main Streets Forsyth Street Thomaston Street Ee Barney Green Ann Street Mill Street Ann East Streets Milner Georgia J. Carden Edward Elder

Gazette Promises Vigorous Push to Improve Ad Revenues

The Tue Gazette states a determined policy to support advertisers with solid returns on investment. It commits to exert influence to ensure advertising pays and pledges to push this approach vigorously.

Tue Gazette

Local Visitors and Residents Note Summer Arrivals

Miss Lonnie Dawson arrived in Atlanta Tuesday morning for a several day stay. Mrs. Jonas of Rome visits for a month, staying with the Matthews household. Miss Rosa Dewberry returned home Monday after visiting relatives and friends in Juliette. Mr. Wright Stocks has returned to Barnesville after a year at Mills Point Texas. Mr. I. M. Haygood of Milner, a leading Pike county farmer, was here yesterday. Mr. Jackson G. Smith, Barnesville buggy maker, left for Griffin on a business trip.

Rosa Dewberry Juliette Wright Stocks Barnesville Mills Point Texas I. M. Haygood of Milner Pike County Jackson G. Smith Griffin Mitchells Ida ,Saefield Cedar Springs Hubert Willis Hematead Tex W.H. Willis Mr. Willis Georgia

Election to fill aldermanic vacancy on January 13 1896

By order of Council an election will be held January 13 1896 to fill the expired term of Alderman P F Matthews who resigned. T W Corun C and T.

P. F. Matthewa

Lifsey visits Barnesville as Alabama division head abroad

Mr W V Lifsey in town with parents near Meansville after a Montgomery base assignment. New citizens and boarders boost local business as J W Stafford & Sons sell five then three suits, Barnesville furniture trade cited as best nearby. Ida Saefield, guest of Mitchell sisters, returns to Cedar Springs and Rev Hubert Willis leaves for Hematad Texas after a month’s stay.

Barnesville J. W. Stafford & Sons

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Local Pharmacists

Perry and Cameron, leading druggists of Flushing Michigan, recommend Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine they have sold and say it always gives satisfaction. It is sold at 25 and 50 cents per bottle by Jac H Blackburn, Druggist.

Perry & Cameron Flushing Michigan Chamberlain Jac. H.blackburn

Dentist Dr Tyler Leaves Barnesville for Waco Texas

Dr W R Tyler departed Tuesday night for Waco Texas to practice dentistry. His friends lament the move as a fine local practitioner seeks a better opening. His family will remain in Macon until a new home is arranged and he settles in Texas.

W. R. Tyler Waco Texas Barnesville Dr. Tyler Lyler Macon Dr. Lyler

Syrup of Figs Promises Permanent Constipation Cure

In olden times people overlooked lasting benefits and accepted transient laxatives. Now it is claimed Syrup of Figs permanently cures habitual constipation so well informed individuals will prefer it over temporary remedies that may harm the body.

Cadets Arrive as Students Return to Town

Students flood the town with trains bringing large numbers for the new term. Anniversarian candidates Cadets Nash and Dennis lead early efforts among the students while the battalion anticipates more active duty and the green squads begin drills.

Anniversarian Nash Dennis

Summers Buggy Company Publishes Pretty Calendar

The Summers Buggy Company issues a neatly produced calendar for friends and the buggy trade. It features General Manager G. L. Summers, President C. O. Summers, Secretary and Treasurer O. H. Summers, foremen Wap Summers, J. W. Gardner, D. B. Smith, P. L. Gordy, and traveling salesman E. A. Isaacs. The calendar is widely distributed across the United States.

Summers Buggy Company G. L. Summers C. O. Summers Sect Treas O. H. Summers Wap Summers J. W. Gardner D. B. Smith P. L. Gordy E. A. Isaacs United States

Shakespearean Club Meeting Set for January 11

The Shakespearean Club will meet next Saturday January 11 at 2 30 PM at Mrs Lowla K Rogers residence. The program planned for last Saturday will be carried out.

Lowla K. Rogers

Central of Georgia Railway Schedules Altered Last Sunday

The Central of Georgia Railway changed its schedule last Sunday. The revised timetable is now in this issue and explains how the trains run.

Central of Georgia Railway

Chranage Your Diet and Bargain Isle of Provisions

A humorous old style sales pitch offers cabbage, white peas, tomatoes, corn, olives, pickles, and mustards for sale. It touts fat mackerel, flour, tobacco, snuff, cigarettes, bran and peas for cattle, leather goods, a 10 cent pie preparation, and weekly fish and oyster deliveries. The ad promises cash buying and local trade, with delivery and prompt service.

Mother Earth Helme Lorillard Huckleberg

Bank directors reelect officers at Barnesville Savings Bank

At a Thursday directors meeting of Barnesville Savings Bank officers were re elected. President Dr. R O Cotter Vice President J Taylor Cashier H P Powell Bookkeeper Robert Holmes An annual dividend of 4 percent was declared and the bank is described as very strong in Middle Georgia.

Barnesville R.O. Cotter J.&. Taylor H. P. Powell Robert Holmes Middle Georgia

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised with Reward Offer

A 19th century advertisement promises a $100 reward for a cure of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot treat. Prominent Toledo pharmacists endorse the remedy, claim its internal action reaches the blood and mucous surfaces, and offer testimonials and bottles at 78 cents.

Hall

Dr. J. M. Brittain Likely to Lead Barnesville Church

Dr. J. M. Brittain of Atlanta, recently called to be pastor of Barnesville Baptist Church, visited Barnesville and preached twice last Sunday. He is a widely known Georgia minister and strong preacher, with a high likelihood of accepting the pastorate.

J. M. Brittain Atlanta Barnesville Baptist Church Barnesville Baptist Church

Testimonial for Chamberlain Cough Remedy by Hollands resident

In a reader’s quotation Robert Rawls of Hollands Virginia recalls a winter illness described as la trippe and credits Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with relief after the first bottle and a cure after the second. Available for 25 and 50 cents per bottle from Jno H Blackburn Druggist.

Robert Rawls Hollands Chamberlain Jno. H. Blackburn Druggist

Pike Superior Court Adjou​rned To March Term

Pike Superior Court convened in Zebulon with Judge Marcus W. Beck presiding. No juries, few motions heard, court adjourned to meet at the regular term in March. Barnesville attorneys J. F. Redding S. N. Woodard J. J. Rogers attended.

Pike Superior Court Zebulon Marcus W. Beck Beck J. F. Redding S. N. Woodard J.J. Rogers Barnesville Legal Fraternity

Clerks Walk Out From Local Stores

A sizable number of clerks quit their jobs last week including Joe Ford and George Crowder of Collier's, T. J. Ogletree and Robin Carter of Roger's, Charley Stocks of Murphey's, Ed Myers of Howard Cos, and J. T. Wooten of Stafford's. The workers, praised as clever salesmen, were released as their terms expired.

Messra Joe Ford George Crowder Collier's T. J. Ogletree Robin Carter Roger ’S Charley Stocks Murphey Ed Myers Howard Cos J. T. Wooten Stafford’s

Merchants urged to tidy displays to ease pedestrian flow

The Gazette notes merchants should arrange storefront goods more carefully as protruding displays obstruct sidewalks and occasionally strike passersby. While attractive displays draw attention, repeated incidents of hats and faces being brushed by clothing pieces prompt concern over public impression and safety.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mia W. A. Wright A. N. Sharp of City Robert Wheaton of Mr. R. L. Swatts E- A. Parker Messrs Miller Harrison Harry Maples Barnesville Furniture Mrs. W. J. Williamson B. J. Clark Baconton J. H. Williamson W. J. Williamson Alva Matthews The Technological School G. A. Harrison Thomaston J. E. Powell Arabi, Ga Major W. C. Anderson W. C. and D. L. Anderson Elmo Adams J.C. Collier Co Yedlceiday Nellie Katie Marshall Josie Rose the Rock Prof H. M. Fletcher Jackson Josie W. Clark Acworth Goronon Institute Walter Spence J. L. Pasley & Co E.H. Bloodworth Millen Sol Bloodworth Sol Gald Pga James T. Willis Liberty Hill Ty Ty Gordon Institute U.S Brantley Gardner Bank Zebulon Street Alice Maxwell Montzuma Maybelle Veal Nannie-Shell Willis Willie Hightower Mary Singleton A. M. Lambdin Asbury Uave I. G. Johnson W. A. Means Miss Eunice Means Kiko M. M.elliott Means E A. Pound Waycross Prof. Pound M A. Clark M. D Clark & Clark Physicians and Surgeons J.C. Collier Ackburn W. B.smiith F. D B. Smith Barnkhsvill F SOL& RY Scientific American Agency For Write To & CO Broadway New York America Beoueee Patese Poscismens New York City Commercial College Lonnie Dawson Mrs. Jonas Rome Matthews T. W. Cocuran W. V. Lifsey Alabama Plant System of Railways Montgomery Ala B. A. Lifsey Meansville Shakespearean Club Chranage Reeves’ Boys F. J. Carney & Co Toledo O. We F. J. Cheney West & Truax O. Walding Kinnap & Marvin Will Tutt Summers Buggy Co Barnesville, GA G. Sunn
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