Notable Griffin Residents in Local Obituaries and News
Dr T M Darnall near Griffin dies last week. Rev Geo W Yarbrough preached in Griffin. Mrs Col Howard Thompson of Gainesville visiting Mrs John L Kennedy. A B Perdue resigns to President Lambdin and leaves for Senoia. Local ads for boarding, furniture sales, and a school entry by Willis Newton and family. Mentions Dr Haygood’s college project and Woolly opium cure promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Darnall
Griffin
Geo W. Yarbrough
W. F. Cook
Col
Howard Thompson
Gainesville
John L. Kennedy
A.B. Perdue
Lambdin
Senoia
Thomaston Street
A. O. Bennett
John
Crorden
Willis Newton
Jasper County
Gordon Institute
Jasper
R. S. Crutcher
Atlanta
Macon
Frank Johnson
Monroe County
Barnesville
Bolingbroke
Johnson
J. B
B. M. Woolly
Woolly
County Elections Reflect Split and Independent Ticket
The county election last Wednesday drew strong interest due to a faction breaking from the Democratic party and nominating an independent slate. The results serve as a lesson on using past issues to influence current offices, with vote totals showing the public interest in the countypolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Local notes and obituaries from Zebulon area
Milner residents Luther Holmes and Dr J J Townsend visit town on Monday. Mrs J O Holloway dies in Zebulon. Bar tow Willingham and Lula M Smith wed in Forsyth. Public notices for new post office room and local offices. Electric Bitters praised for health issues. Community reflects after a recent election and plans future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Holmes
J. J. Townsend
Milmer
Our New Office Moves Gazette to Murphy Office
We relocate our press and materials today from Thomaston street to the office built by Messrs. W. K. Murphy and Son for the Gazette. The move follows a fire in October and efforts to publish weekly. We expect to serve readers promptly and note a growing list of subscribers, now nearly 300 due to voluntary additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray No
West Solomon Street
Griffin, Murray & Word
J. C. Blasingame
Crawford County
Thomaston Street
Messrs
W. K. Murphy
Col. A. A. Murphy
Barnesville Savings Bank
Griffin News Roundup Shows Small Town Notes And Local Deals
Jan Griffin reports its first failure with J Newmyer dry goods merchant closed by W C Tyus mortgage on stock totaling 1100 assets under 1000. City eyes public facilities and education. Prof B Rogers returns. tri weekly paper rumored. Hill street shade trees planned. election contests loom. tobacco sold by J L Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
J. Newmyer
W.C. Tyus
W. Rogers
Sam Bailey
Stonewall Fire Company
Hill St
Georgia
Milner circuit changes denied as self sustaining plan
G H Patillo from Griffin clarifies that Milner circuit adjustments originated with him to ensure pastor support not due to lack of leaders. He states the camp-ground and parsonage were not factors and claims potential to recruit many preachers. The letter appears in a Georgian Gazette context dated January 12 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milner Circuit
Eorror
Stewartville
Milner
In Memory of Mrs C W Kitchings of Barnesville Georgia
Mrs C W Kitchings born December 10 1852 in Monroe County Georgia. She joined Barnesville church in August 1881 and lived a devout Christian life. She leaves a husband three children and many friends. Her last words were Meet me in heaven as she passed in peace to join Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Kitchings
Monroe County
Pinkney Persons
Kitchings
Barnesville
Battle of
Macon
Christ
Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad Claims and Sale Price
An old advertisement touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and promises cure of piles with money back guarantee. It lists a 25 cent price per box and seller J W. The molasses and sugar interests join tobacco manufacturers in opposing the Spanish treaty search letters to senators. A joke references Noah and Ham and Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup in a didactic tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hightower
Noah
The
Ark
Ham
Dr. Bull
Swift's Specific Claimed to Cure Chronic Nose Cancer
A family servant suffered for years from a cancer on her nose and, after attempts with noted physicians and old remedies failed, was reportedly cured by Swift's Specific. The advert is signed by Joan Hunt, Druggist, Thompson, Ga, August 16, 1883, with a free pamphlet offer from The Swift Specific Co, Atlanta, Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Joan Hunt
Thompson Ga
Atlanta
Dooly County
P. H. Crumpier
South Ga
Macon. Ga
Horrors of Mineral Poisoning: Mercury Cure Claims
J. H. Morea of Macon County recounts mercury poisoning from pills and weather exposure while a railroad worker. After years of ulcer pain, he credits 8, 8, 8 with eliminating blood poison and improving health, claiming it added ten years to his life and praising it as the world’s best blood purifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MaconCo Gn
Lam
J.H Morea
Bartow County votes against liquor in recent ballot
Bartow county voters nearly split on liquor by voting against bar rooms in the county after a heated canvass. The county ballot battle ended with a majority opposing liquor. The report also mentions commercial product hair care and a discussion by Henry Ward Beecher on clergy involvement in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartow County
J W Hightower Sells Dr King’s New Discovery
J W Hightower has secured the agency for Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and offers it with a positive guarantee. A trial bottle is free to demonstrate its claimed relief for throat, lung, and chest conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Hightower
Dr. King
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Barnesville Gazette
Barnesville, Georgia
Tuunsday
U. H. R. Chambers
S. K. Gook & Go's
Childrens
W. Cochran
T. W. Cochran & CO
Darnesville, Ga
Wec
Ome
Eee
F. Bussey, Wk
Invis, Es Pe
Harry Wells
M. Slade
J.T. Blassingam
J.C. Oxford
J. A. Williams
Hamil
R. M. Brooks
Blount
Z. J. Barker
W. Perking
HH. Mrreveny
C. Akin
Jones
Ij A
Jackson
Butts County
Messrs Hunnicut
Sellingrath
J. O. Ford
Monroe Advertiser
Bartow
Willingham
Lula M. Smith
Forsyth
J.O. Holloway
Dr. Holloway
Gro.w . Yarbrough
Ambrose Murphys
W. P. Bussey
Sherif
J. F. Taylor
G. A. Simmons
Zebulon
Peter Akin
Spalding
Methodist
Charles Sealy
Neese
C. F. Redding
J. L. Driver
J. F. Wilder
E. H. Baker
W. H. Maples
Judge Pope
J. D. Segraves
Sullivan
Wilder
FE. H. Baker
Pike
Court of Ordinary of
J. D. Rodefer
Greendale
Horror Gazette
Lot
J. L. Kennedy
G. H. Patillo
Jan
Minner Ga
Sth
T. J. Williamson
Crenshaw
Myself
Mr. Crenshaw
House
Joan E. Gardner
Bucklen
Ecans
Rowan Baking Powder Co
Wall St
N.Y. Jansh
W. H. Smith
Zebulon Street
H. H. Tucker
Christian Index
Inex
Ayer
Henry Ward Beecher
North American Review
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