Barnesville City Council Proceedings January 11 1898
The Barnesville Georgia city council meets with Mayor W B Smith presiding. Aldermen present discuss paying bills totaling 1761.77 and improving Gordon Institute heater. Committee reports on compiling ordinances and fire department hose wagon safety and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counci
Barnesville
W. B. Smith
R. A. Stafford
W. A. Prout
J. FP. Stallings
V. O. Marshburn
E. L. Rogers
Murphey
J. J. Rogers
Gordon Institute
W. C. Stocks
Edward Elder
Jac. L. Kennedy
Lampton Cram & Raney
Southern Belting Co
Swatts
Fire Department
Defend Your Honor and Health with Pierce’s Medical Discovery
A persuasive 19th century health ad touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as the cure for biliousness digestive disorders and nervous fatigue. It claims to sharpen appetite improve digestion purify blood calm nerves and prevent consumption and related illnesses. It also pitches Pleasant Pellets as gentle bowel regulators sold by all medicine dealers.
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Pierce
Hog Thieves Caught After Christmas Hog Missing
Mr. P F Matthews lost a 400 pound hog before Christmas. A search failed and a small reward led to clues from a Black man. The Friday-night capture revealed suspects Leé Willmont Eff Willmont and his daughter Gus Hollis. Bonds posted and jail followed for some, as officers charged the trio.
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P. F. Matthews
Matthews
Barnesville
Leé Willmont
Eff Willmont
Gus Hollis
Barnesville Faces Housing Shortage As Families Seek Homes
The Gazette notes five families in Barnesville need homes but no suitable houses are available. This shortage highlights the town's housing gap and calls for new housing development.
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Barnesville
the Gazette
Thrash's Lung Restorer Offered for Children's Group Cure
Promotion claims a positive cure and preventive for group in children. Encourages buyers to contact for particulars if druggist lacks it. Available from W. H. Chambers in Barnesville and Carlisle & Ward in Griffin, Georgia.
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Motners
Thrash
W. H. Chambers
Barnesville
Carlisle & Ward
Griffin, Ga
Odd Fellows Oyster Supper Pleases Barnesville Members
Wednesday evening last week the Odd Fellows held an oyster supper enjoyed by all members. The order is composed of many of Barnesville's best men and remains in a pleasant condition with members devoted to the order.
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Odd Fellows
Barnesville
Miller Lectures on Sunday School Work at Presbyterian Church
Mr J H Miller of Marietta Georgia representing the State Sunday School Association spoke in the city last week delivering a lecture on Sunday school work at the Presbyterian church The lecture drew a small congregation but was described as interesting.
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J.H. Miller
Marietta
State Sunday School Association
Presbyterian Church
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Boston
Southern Phosphate Works
Macon
Georgia
R. J. Taylor
Geo. B. Jewett
E. N. Jelks
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O. M. Jones
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