Third Georgia Regiment Sails for Neuvitas Cuba
The Third Georgia led by Colonel Robert L. Berner sailed recently for Neuvitas Cuba aboard the Roumania. The regiment, long known to readers, trained at Griffin and Savannah before deployment. It is expected to perform well and Georgians wish them safe, successful service with minimal danger.
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Georgia
Robert L. Berner
Neuvitas
Cuba
Griffin
Savannah
Roumania
The World 18 Growing Better
An elderly Georgia man reflects on moral progress over twenty years and cites improvements in gambling and drunkenness, politics, and society. He notes Georgia manufacturing gains, cane syrup sales, Florida orange crop recovery, McKinley’s southern trip, and Governor Candler’s New York visit as 1899 outlooks.
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Barnesville
Lower
Georgia
Lookout Mountain
Candler
New York
Dixon to quit preaching and retire to Virginia home
The Rev. Thomas Dixon of New York will give up preaching and live quietly at his Virginia residence. He is described as brilliant yet sensational, and it is noted that patient labor leads to lasting success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dixon
New York
Virginia
A Noble Man Dr. Morgan Callaway Dies at Emory College
The Journal of Monday reports the death of Dr. Morgan Callaway of Emory College. Described as a noble Southern man, graceful and dignified, he embodied old chivalry and Southern courtesy. His influence at Emory touched many across the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Callaway
Emory College
Callaway
Dr. Calloway
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Pills Ad from Toledo
A vintage advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a internal remedy that acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It claims a nonquack status, with testimonials available and a regular physician endorsement. Products include Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, priced at 75 cents and sold by druggists.
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F. J. Cueney & Co
Props
Toledo
Hall
A Criminal Caught in Griffin Gun Theft
Griffin authorities sought Willie Dillingham a white boy who stole a gun rifle and pistol in Griffin. Chief Willis arrested him, traced buyers in town and recovered the weapons. The suspect, from Princeton Kentucky, is believed to be a deserter from the 3d Kentucky regiment and telegraphed to the unit.
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Griffin
Willie Dillingham
Willis
Princeton
3D Kentucky Regiment
P F Matthews Son Opens Barnesville Meat Market
Barnesville gains a new meat market named P F Matthews and Son to offer premium pasturage fed, high quality cuts, and a strong management team led by P F Matthews R C Matthews and Z T Evans. The venture expects liberal patronage from the community. The Atlanta Journal backs a fall state fair in Atlanta and Cartersville aims to curb jug liquor shipments by city council action.
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Barnesville
P. F. Matthews
The
Atlanta Journal
San Francisco Louisville New York Brief Exchange
Fragmentary item lists cities in a terse dateline style. No clear event or names to define a full report. The text reads as a partial aggregation of locations likely tied to a broader story or wire item. Additional readable context would specify dates or individuals involved.
Contagious LaGrippe Prompts Nervous Restorative Claim
An old advertisement claims LaGrippe is highly contagious and can cause serious illnesses. It touts Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a cure, recounting a Louisville patient’s recovery and promising money-back guarantees and free booklet from the Dr Miles Medical Co., Elkhart Indiana.
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Miles
LaGrippe
Dr. Mile
D. W. Hitton
Louisville
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Barnesville Gains From Eatonton Shoe Business Move
The Eatonton Messenger notes Messrs Frank and Lyman Hearn and their families plan to move to Barnesville to open a shoe store. Lyman leaves for Sparta this week and will reach Barnesville next Monday. Frank goes by March. W H Hearn stays in Eatonton. Nisbet Pelot will accompany them, leaving Monday. Barnesville is described as gaining from the move.
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Eatonton
Barnesville
Frank
Lyman Hearn
Lyman
Sparta
W. H. Hearn
Nisbet Pelot
Nisbet
Kidney trouble warning and remedy claim
An old notice warns that kidney disease can be deceptive and deadly, leading to Bright's Disease and organ failure. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure and offers free sample bottles by mail, urging readers to mention the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghampton
Hunt Orchestra Names Omission Corrected
The publication of Hunt's orchestra members omitted William B. Veal last week. The notice says Veal is the orchestra's instructor and a most accomplished musician, calling him the biggest man in the concern and apologizing for the unintentional omission.
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Hunt
William B. Veal
Veal
Proctor Announces Fertilizer Sales in Barnesville
D. J. Proctor, General Agent, warns Pike County farmers of fertilizer sales by Southern Phosphate Works this season in Barnesville with Jim Hunt as agent and claims prior price reductions.
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Pike County
Southern Phosphate Works
Barnesville
Jim Hunt
D. J. Proctor
Dress-making department to be led by noted staff
J. C. Collier Co. W. J. Williamson Jno. F. Howard, Miss Lula Whittle, A. J. Stephens, Miss Betty Blalock, A. H. English, Miss Lizzie Curry, Mrs. Warner will again have charge of our dress-making department.
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Jno
F. Howard
Lula Whittle
A. J. Stephens
Betty Blalock
A. H. English
Lizzie Curry
Warner
Literary Section of Woman's Club Meeting
The program lists a Feb 4 gathering at Mrs. L. K. Rogers residence at 2 30 with May Nottingham and Miss Louie Summers providing music. Miss Carrie Cook described as distinguished dead of 1898. readings by Mrs. Otis A. Murphey on The Czar of Russia. General discussion centers on Current events and two questions on Cuba and expansion.
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L. K. Rogers
Nottingham
Carrie Cook
Russia
Otis A. Murphey
Louie Summers
Women’s club department to meet Saturday afternoon
The department of child study and physical culture of the Woman's club will meet Saturday at 2:30 PM at the residence of Mr. J. W. Hightower. Mrs. J. T. Blalock, chairman, will lead the session.
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Department of Child Study and Physical Culture
Woman's Club
J. W. Hightower
J. T. Blalock
Daughters of the Confederacy Meet on Gen Lee Birthday
The Daughters of the Confederacy plan a meeting Thursday at 3 p.m. at Mr Otis Murphy’s home to mark Gen Robert E Lee’s birthday. Several papers on his life and character will be read and full attendance is urged.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Otis Murphey
Robert E. Lee
Lee Birthday Program January 19 1899 Readings and songs
The program honors Lee with speeches by Mrs. L K Rogers Mrs Otis Murphey Gov Cameron of Virginia and Mrs Kennedy. It includes songs by Miss Maybelle Veal and the Daughters of the Confederacy. Also notes on Lagrippe and a testimonial for One Minute Cough Cure by A J Shepherd and Dr W A Wright.
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Lee
L. K. Rogers
Gov. Cameron
Virginia
Otis Murphey
Maybelle Veal
B. M. Turner
Bill Arpon Lee
Lockett
Mrs. Kennedy
The
Daughters of Confederacy
A. J. Shepherd
Agricultural Journal and Advertiser
Elden, Mo
DeWitt's Little Early Risers The Famous Little Pills
The item markets DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as famous small pills. The ad mentions their use as a quick remedy and cites their popularity among users seeking fast relief.
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DeWitt
Nine Thousand Trees Planted Grower Marshburn’s Peach Orchard
Mr V O Marshburn has set out nine thousand peach trees this season creating a 225 acre orchard the largest in middle Georgia. The veteran fruit grower is praised for smart management and faith that the venture will prove profitable with proper oversight.
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V. O. Marshburn
Middle
Georgia
Marshburn
Three Turkeys In My House Claimant Seeks Ownership
A notice states three turkeys are at the writer's house and not owned by them. The owner may reclaim them by proving ownership and paying for the advertisement. J R Jenkins.
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J. R. Jenkins
Barnesville Medical Society Adopts Standard Fee Schedule
The Barnesville Medical Society outlines a fixed fee bill for services including visits, mileage, prescriptions, consultations, and anesthesia with monthly statements. It notes charity care but refusals for nonpaying patients and lists signatories led by W J Cox and J P Tourmay. It ends with a promotional line for One Minute Cough Cure.
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W. J. Cox
M. D
Pres
G. P. Hueutey
Sec
Treas
J. P. Tourmay
E. C. Riptey
M. Ayperson
A. P. Kemp
Lena R. Waitrorp
J. B. Heap
Depew Nominated as U S Senator by Republicans
Hon Chauncey M Depew of New York is nominated by the Republican party to serve as United States Senator from New York. The announcement indicates party support and impending confirmation.
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Chauncey M. Depew
New York
United States
Governor Taylor Reappears as Lecturer After Tenure
Former Tennessee governor Bob Taylor will no longer govern, his retiring speech signals a shift to public lecturing. He seems to rejoice in the end of his term and will now engage audiences as a speaker.
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Bob Taylor
Tennessee
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad in 19th Century Ad Style
Endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve as best for cuts sores ulcers fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Promises cure for piles or no pay. Guarantee of perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by W. A. Wright.
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W. A. Wright
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Cartersville
California Fie Syrup Co
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San Francisco
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J.G. Belle
J. C. Collier
W. M. Howard
F. M. Stephens, S. &. T
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Mr. J. C
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Col
Lier’s Big Store
Ments
J. C. Collier Co
W. J. Williamson
Anna Darden
Ida Hamil
Woman’s Club
Barnesville Medical Society
J. C. McAfee
Macons
Macon
Bucklen
Baresville
Edward Elder
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