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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1896
Page
5
Real estate for sale items dominate page notes from Barnesville with visits by residents from Milner Macon Forsyth and Griffin. Community updates cover measles cases local travel school postings and upcoming electric lights discussion.
Lieut. A. R. Piper must report to Fort Leavenworth to be examined for promotion. The rigid board of U. S. Army examiners will test his knowledge of military tactics. The trip promises reunion with classmates and friends. he will be away eight or ten days.
Perry and Cameron, prominent druggists of Flushing Michigan, report they recommend Chamberlains Cough Remedy to customers as the best cough medicine they have ever sold and say it always gives satisfaction. It is sold at 25 and 50 cents per bottle by Joe H Blackburn Druggist.
Mr. J R Jenkins was elected Monday as alderman of Barnesville to replace Alderman Matthews who resigned. No opposition and a small vote were cast. Jenkins is regarded as a good man and will assume duties immediately.
The county treasurer reports as of March 1 1895 total receipts of 23033 from all sources and expenditures totaling 172?79 including over 10000 paid on the court house leaving cash on hand 12431 with several thousand dollars in property tax still to collect.
The ad argues that good credit brings luck and access to loans with Cash Money Down. It promises savings of 25 to 50 percent on every dollar spent, warns the unwise will face consequences, and boasts of cheap, abundant inventory to lure customers.
An advertising notice touts meat and staples at low, time-limited prices including rice at 30 pounds to the dollar and 25 pounds per dollar for a better grade. It warns prices will rise in 10 days and promotes Trash Mover Soap, large and black, as a clothes cleansing breakthrough. Sweet potatoes, white peas, and other goods are advertised as abundant for hungry customers.
Advertises Syrup of Figs as a permanent remedy for habitual constipation, arguing that other laxatives only provide temporary relief and can harm the body, appealing to well formed people to choose lasting effects.
The Hosiery Mill was shut Friday by Sheriff Gwyn. Dr J L Fogg Col J J Rogers and Dr J P Thurmar foreclosed their mortgage on the property. We hope a Barnesville citizen or outsider buys and operates the plant soon, keeping the enterprise here.
Mr A L Taylor of Meansville a Pike County farmer has designed a corn stalk cutter with rapidly turning steel blades. The horse drawn device cuts two rows at once and leaves stalks neatly distributed on the ground to aid cultivation. Tur Gazerre hopes for its success and future profit for Taylor.
One hundred dollar reward offered for a catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo present a testimonial from West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists endorsing the firm. The cure is described as internal and acting on blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials available, price per bottle and druggists selling.
Undertaker W K Smith distributes ten calendars across the section. He is noted as a leading undertaker and embalmer in the state, with calendars described as attractive and pretty.
Sheriff Morris and Policeman Sears from Griffin arrested a young negro named Milner in the city Monday and transported him to Griffin after he was said to be implicated in a robbery that occurred there weeks ago.
January 19th falls on Sunday this year prompting Monday observance as a legal holiday. The Barnesville Savings Bank the New South Savings Bank and the Post Office will be closed.
The City Council ordered the draining and ditching of Slder’s ponds to improve health in Silvesville. Physicians say the marshy site bred sickness, especially on Thomas Street. Work finished last week turning off the water and draining the area, leaving solid soil and hopes malaria origins are gone. The council’s action is commended.
Last Friday Dr J P Thurman showed a five pound lamprey from Elder's pond now released after being let off. First known seep in Barnesville the oddly electrified eel like fish with 1mm fangs and occasional glow. The bite is said poisonous though the exhibition drew many curious townspeople.
Dre M A and B J Clark have received an excellent operating table from Clark & Roberts of Indianapolis Ind The device is complete in every detail and of the latest pattern The medical firm also offers a full set of new top quality instruments and is described as doing well in Middle Georgia.
Citizens request better illumination around the Central of Georgia Railway passenger depot in Barnesville. They argue the railroad should either provide adequate light or suspend operations, criticizing management’s neglect and urging action by officers.
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