January 1899 board session approves varied bills and pauper relief
The board met January 3 with commissioners Jenk ins Jordan Coggin. They approved numerous nonresident witness bills and loans, road work, jail and bridge maintenance, and pauper pensions. They named 1899 1900 road commissioners for districts, reviewed Emmett Wilkerson and Louiza Dicks cases, and approved relocation consent for the Hope court house to Flat Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans
W. C. Jenkins
H. G. Jordan
J. L. Coggin
John Caruthers
Lizzie Hammond
John Morris
Ce Legg
Peg Ait FO
Nelson Williams
G. W. Legg
J. H. Baker
W. H. Mitchell
W. L.stallings
Barron
Gee Ek Hompson Moise
C. P. Jones
Co. Saide
M. G. Harrison
Sullivan, Slade & Co
W. J. Franklin
A. A. Howell
J.M. Head
Co. Pets le
Sullivan,Slade & Co
M.e.wilson
W. J. Brooks
Rojan
Yale
Missouri
F.liza Bankston
Chas, H. Oliver Ie
Ale Weiss
Jesse Toland Pauper
Margaret Miller
L. F. Lesner
Milner
Ss. Hamilton
Martha Toland
Mubeot
von Sa Severdssenes
Sophia Williamson
WAMBO
Abrassant Seer
Lucy Moore
Frank Garland
Dan Hodge
Barnesville Savings Bank
J. F. Taylor
W.p.clayton
Bridge
OH. Milner
W. H. Newton & Co
Franklin Printing & Pub. Co
Justice
J. W. Ford
W.F. Childs
J. H. Milner
Susan Wood
W. T. Waller
W. C. Bevil
H. C. Dickey
Louiza Dicks
Molena
Emmett Wilkerson
Hope
Flat Rock
Zebulon
J. A. Wright
C. P.jones
R. W. Hale
Meansville
J. R. Wood
J. M
H. G. Jorpan
J. L. Cocann
Charles Gwyn
Barnesville Council Proceedings January 17 1899
Regular meeting in Barnesville Georgia with Aldermen Rogers Prout Stallings Hanson and Anderson present. Bills approved totaling 832.08 including Institute bonds street work dispensary and utilities. Tax petitions denied and reports noted. Public works drainage request granted and street conditions reviewed. Advertisement at end touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for maternal health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Rogers
Prout
Stallings
Hanson
Anderson
Gray
Gordon Institute
Colored Institute
Lampton, Crane & Rainey Co
Bessemer Land & Imp. Co
Fort Wayne Elec. Corp
J. G. Smith
G. L. Summers
Council
W. K. Wilkinson
Baptist Church
J. L. Kennedy
Jackson Street
Mr. Crosse
E. L
W. Plant
Lagrippe Treated Twice With Noted Remedy
James A. Jones publisher of the Leader Mexia Texas reports recovering from a second lagrippe attack this year after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He notes the second bout dragged to bed within six hours but was shorter than the first with the remedy. For sale by J H Blackbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Jones
Leader
Mexia
Texas
Chamberlain
J. H. BlackBury
Five Year Loans Offer From Garland The Rock Ga
Old loans renewed and new loans promptly made with cheapest money on the market. Apply to Garland The Rock in Georgia for terms and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland
the Rock, Ga
In Memoriam John Perdue Dies at 81 in 1898
Obituary notes John Perdue born December 9, 1817 in Jones County died November 30, 1898 at his daughter's near Barnesville. He was a Baptist, loved music, and was revered for his charity and faith. He spoke of reunion with his son Jim and awaited the next world with comfort through religion. A granddaughter Bae signs the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Perdue
Barnesville
Jones County
Baptist Church
J. S. Perdue
Jim
Prevent Pneumonia With Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
The article asserts pneumonia follows colds or lagrippe but not when Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is used during lagrippe outbreaks. It promotes the remedy as preventing pneumonia, calls it the best for bad colds and lagrippe, and notes every bottle is warranted with sale by John H. Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
John H.’ Blackburn
Schubert Symphony Club and Lady Quartette May Perform Here
Negotiations under way for a February appearance by the Schubert Symphony Club and Lady Quartette in our city. The company features Miss Mabel Delaney soprano Lovie Zendt Purcell contralto and child artist Master Tommy. The program is described as their best yet and would draw a large audience locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schubert Symphony Club & Lady Quartette
Mabel Delaney
Lovie Zendt Purcell
Tommy
Episcopal Service Announcement
Rev. George A. Whitney has recovered from illness and will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 7 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Whitney
Presbyterian Church
De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Skin Ailments
Paul Perry of Columbus Georgia endured thirty years of suffering before finding cure with De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. The advertisement claims it heals injuries and skin diseases effectively and mentions Dr W A Waieut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Perry
Columbus
Et de Witt
W. A. Waieut
Scott's Emulsion Promises Relief for Coughs
An advertising claim touts Scott's Emulsion as a cure and healer for inflamed throat and lung lining. It details cod liver oil to feed tissues glycerine to soothe and hypo phosphites to impart vigor, urging instant use of one bottle for lasting benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Red Bone Club News Reveals Chickens and Gossip
The Red Bone Club reports on guano plans and crop hopes for the year, noting past losses in guano and cotton and planning corn planting. Local hens lay prolific eggs, with several breeders citing 75 eggs from a single nest, while Capt. Hightower shares a risqué incident. Neighbors recover from sickness. readers urged to request more chicken updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bone Club
Commissioner of Agriculture
Richard Sappington
A. J. Sappington
N. J. Owen
C. C. Hightower
Charlie
Local Shop News and Arrivals in Barnesville
Messrs. Hearn and Pelot expand business with a shoe store venture. Mr. Murphey travels to Savannah for a new position. England physician Dr. Atkins visits with Mr. Cruger aiding illness. Barnwell residents discuss terrace streets and council action. S. A. Fackler reports La Grippe relief from One Minute Cough Cure. Belle Murphey to study in Washington DC. Minstrels at Kennedy’s Opera House tonight. W C Cruger and Mrs Arnold visiting Barnesville. Pitt’s Carminative praised for infant care and family relief.
Syrup of Figs Promises Lasting Relief for Constipation
Advertisements claim Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co offers permanent relief from habitual constipation, warning that other laxatives work briefly and may harm the system. Buy the genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Loans on farms and Barnesville real estate offered
S. N. Woopward advertises quick negotiation of loans on farms and Barnesville real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choice
Barnesville Real
Four Acre Thomaston Street Lot for Sale
House and four acre lot on Thomaston street offered for sale. For details call or write W. T. Resspes, Barnesville, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomaston Street
W. T. Resspess
Barnesville
Zebulon Elects New Mayor and Aldermen
Zebulon voters recently chose Dr. J. B. Mathews as mayor and J. W. Means B. Banks T. J. Blasingame and W. D. Howell to join the town council in the latest election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zebulon
J. B. Mathews
Messrs
J. W. Means
B. Banks
T. J. Blasingame
W. D. Howell
Free Shine Idea Sparked by Barnesville Store
Morris Jacobs plans a free shines program for all shoes bought at his store. He will inaugurate the scheme soon and announce start dates after final arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Morris Jacobs
Robbery Attempt at Thomaston Bank Broken Window
Monday's Journal reports an attempted robbery at Farmers and Merchants Bank in Thomaston. Thieves shattered window glass but failed to gain entry to the vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Thomaston
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Guarantee Ad
Public notice offers a money-back guarantee on Chamberlains Cough Remedy for lagrippe colds and whooping cough. Promotes 25 and 50 cent bottles with a refund promise and urges customers to try it. J H Blackburn signs the notice.
For Rent or Sale House and Lot and Livestock
For Rent or Sale listing describes a seven room house at Do zier place with fifty horses and mules two milch cows and cash to pay for corn and hay. Contact T. W. Cocoran at General Trader by Arete 3h.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dozier Place
T. W. Cocoran
Barnesville Manufacturing boards reelect officers after annual meeting
Stockholders of Barnesville Manufacturing Company elected a new board of directors led by Col. J. J. Rogers and J. W. Hanson. A dividend of 8 percent on both common and preferred stock for 1898 was declared two weeks earlier. The directors then reelected Col. J. J. Rogers as president and J. L. Fogg as vice president with J. W. Hanson as secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville Manufacturing Company
Messrs. J. J. Rogers
J. L. Fogg
J. L. Kennedy
J. F. Taylor
J. W. Hanson
F. M. Stafford
H. P. Powell
E. L. Rogers
Col. J. J. Rogers
J. W
Hall's Great Discovery Promises Kidney and Bladder Cure
In a Texas advertisement Hall's Great Discovery claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatic conditions. One bottle costs 1 for two months of treatment and can be mailed if not sold by local druggists. The maker is E W Hart of Waco Texas with endorsements from Jaxon J. P Harris of Covington Georgia dated July 23 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N.Y
Hall
E. W. Hart
P. O. Box
Waco
Texas
W. A. Wright
Barnesville
Covington, Ga
E. W. Hall
Japa
J. P. Harris
Gordon Institute Opens Spring Term With Strong Start
The Gordon Institute reports a satisfactory enrollment and a solid start to the spring term. Faculty and students are already at work, and every pupil away from school is missing a valuable chance to pursue education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Institute
Dr King s New Discovery Praised by Tiskilwa Editor
W M Repine proclaims Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as the true remedy after trial with many others. The editorial touts its guaranteed cure and satisfaction with battles free at W A Wright s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Repine
Tiskilwa
Dr. King
W. A. Wright
Three New Houses Erected on Brown Avenue and Sardis Street
Three new cottages are to rise immediately in addition to a large number since Christmas. J L Kennedy builds one on Brown Avenue and another on Sardis Street. J F Stallings nearly closes a contract with A O Bennett for a five room cottage on Brown Avenue near J C Adams. The improvements are seen as significant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Kennedy
Brown Avenue
J. F. Stallings
A. O. Bennett
J. C. Adams
Kennedy
Sardis Street
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Sil
Goungil
Papa
Bae
Episcopal Service
Scott & Bowne
New York
Floyd M. Murphey
Savannah
DeWitt
W. J. Atkins
England
City
W. C. Cruger
Holland Askin
Lamont
Mr. Askin
W.H. Hearn
S. A. Fackler
Micanopy Fla
Hustler
W. A. Wincut
Belle Murphey
Washington, D. C
College of
Oratory and Elocution
Methodist Church
J. H. Connally
Barlow Bros. Minstrels
Kennedy’s Opera House
New York City
W. W. Arnold
Cruger
Arnold
H. A. Pass
Bowman, Ga
Pitt
S. N. Woopward
David Kennedys
G. A. Conrad
Lisbon
N. H
J. H. Blackburn
Arete
Stockholders Meeting
Tutt
Dr. Tutt
Fairleigh
Platte Cannon
Col Tutt
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