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Newspaper

Barnesville Gazette

Location

Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1899

Page

8

Gouncil Proceedings in Tle Georgia March 7 1899

City council meeting notes from TLE Georgia on March 7 1899 with attendance by Aldermen Gray Prout lings and absent Rogers Ander. Bills approved totaling $1190.91 including payments to Gordon Institute and Standard Oil Company. Milner reimbursed twenty dollars for tax error. Water Road petition discussed and street committee asked to inspect Elm to Greenwood crossing and Gordon Institute repairs. Minutes read and adjourned. Mayor W Be Smiru and Clerk & Treasurer Rosert Howmes.

Gray Prout Lings Rogers Ander Goron Institute Standard Oil Co Standard Carbon Co Bessur Land & Imp. Co J. B. P. Milner Council W. K. Wilkinson Elm Andreenwood Crossing Gordon Institute

Georgia Inspector General schedules armory inspection 1899

Colonel Wa G O Bear of the Georgia Vols directs a formal inspection of Company I 5th Infantry at Barnesville on March 26 1899 with returns of property enlistments morning report and orderly drills. Captain J F Howard commanders Company I to assemble in uniform for 8 p.m. drill and inspection on March 16 1899.

G. Obear Jnc. F. Howard Barnesville

Tan Maclaren Portrays Ministers and Congregations

Plan Maclaren on a lecture tour presents his new work in The Ladies' Home Journal. The series defines the minister’s relation to his congregation and how both sides can best aid each other to strengthen pastoral work.

Plan Maclaren Ladies’ Home Burnal

Pike County items include crime, pensions, convicts in transit

The Pike County Journal notes Dr. C F Redding remains ill Mamie Mitchell from Barnesville visits relatives Mrs J H Milner sick to a week H A Shockley out on $1000 bond for assault with intent to murder Will Perkins Fulton County pays Georgia Confederate veterans in Pike with 39 widows 52 soldiers and others Several prisoners moved to Atlanta Gray Britt Chas Jackson and Chas Jones to serve months labors Local jail lists and sentences include robbery larceny murder rape riot and gaming Four white prisoners named with offenses and sentences

Fulton County Pike County Milner Atlanta Gray Britt Chas. Jackson Chas. Jones Jones Pike Chas Jackson Spaulding County Tom Langford Asa Pugh Bob Huguly Will Hinton Bob Smith Jerry Jackson Will Stanley Will Josey Charles Pierce Rube Lawrence Peter Pound Pete Moore H. A. Shockley Henry Milner Arnold Swanson Earl Wright Ed Stafford

Bargain Shoe Sale in Barnesville Offer

An April promotion announces leaving Barnesville and a month of shoe bargains with every pair sold at cost. Buyers spending one dollar or more receive a free Arbuckle’s coffee package as a grand inducement.

Barnesville Arbuckle Hanan Suor Srors

Mrs Brittain Visits Atlanta Sons and Business Trip

Mrs J M Brittain traveled to Atlanta yesterday to visit her sons Prof M L Brittain and Mr Henry Brittain. Dr E C Ripley and Mr D L Anderson returned yesterday from Atlanta where they went on a business trip.

J. M. Brittain Atlanta Prof M. L. Brittain Henry Brittain Dr. E. C. Ripley Mr. D L. Anderson

Inventor Sought for Nickel Slot Cable Car

A whimsical idea promises a fortune for the inventor of a nickel drop that would trigger a cable car to appear. The notion imagines a future where everyday slot items unlock transport miracles.

Martha W. J. Swatts Obituary in Pike County Her Life

Martha Washing ington Jordan Swatts born March 27 1835 in Pike county Georgia died December 24 1898 in Barnesville Georgia widow of H H Swatts She and six children four living five children and husband survive Her life centered on faith church and family read to her children from church papers and taught moral and spiritual values She embodied unselfish service to the poor and community and her faith is described as a guiding light through bereavement

Church Triumphant Good Old Methodist School Christ

Mrs. C. W. Brown Dies in Blakely Georgia

Mrs. C W Brown died in Blakely Georgia while visiting her brother Judge H C Fryer after months of declining health. Her daughters Ida and Ada Brown traveled from Mississippi and Tennessee to be at her bedside and she passed shortly after their arrival. Her funeral was held at Barnesville Baptist Church with Dr Brittain eulogizing her devoted life. She had lived in Barnesville for years and was highly regarded as a devout Christian. The Gazette offers sympathy to the family.

the Gazette C. W. Brown Blakely H. C. Fryer Ida Brown West Point Ada Brown Clarksville Tenn Barnesville Baptist Church Dr. Brittain Brown Mrs. Brown Heavenly City Gazette

Community Mills petition seeks incorporation in Pike County Georgia

Petition to the Superior Court of Pike County Georgia by Whitaker Holmes Perdue Woodall and Whitaker seeks incorporation of The Community Mills a cotton factory knitting mills and allied industries to form an industrial community near Barnesville The plan includes branch industries and charitable aims with stock structure primary and subordinate stock limits on dividends and control vested in primary stockholders and a twenty year term with renewal option.

Georgia Pixe Superior Court Said County Whitaker W. P. Holmes J. A. Perdue J. D. Woodall E. W. Whitaker Barnesville United States Pike Wa. S. Whitaker

Alba Heywood to Perform at Kennedy's Opera House

Tuesday Evening Next Alba Heywood the Prince of Comedians returns with new material and a strong company. Critics promise wit music and a delightful evening. Heywood appears March 21 at Kennedy's Opera House with guarantees of satisfaction from Mr C A Hunt and Mr W C Jordan.

Alba Heywood Prince of Comedians Ton Heywood Kennedy’s Opera House C. A. Hunt W. C. Jordan

From Pain to Health A Female Wellness Advertisement

An advertisement argues women in good health should enjoy housework but pregnancy and related ailments show pain and torture. It claims female organ derangements cause nine in ten health issues and recommends Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe permanent remedy. Send 21 stamps for a medical adviser and free pamphlet from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York.

Local salesmen sought for oils greases and petrolatum

Wanted local or traveling salesmen to sell our oils greases and petrolatum on commission exclusively or as a side line. Goods guaranteed and prices low. Pony Petrolatum Oil Refiners, Coraopolis, Pa.

Pony Petrolatum Oil Refiners Coraopolis

Texas Wonder Great Discovery for Kidney and Bladder Relief

A testimonial from Waco Texas endorses Hall's Great Discovery as a universal kidney and bladder cure for men and women and children. The small bottle, sold by mail for 1 cent, promises two months of treatment and cites a local endorsement from R M Jones in Barnesville and De Cuthbert dated March 22, 1898.

Hall E. W. Hart P. O. Box Waco Texas W. A. Wright Barnesville Cuthbert Sam R. M. Jones

White People’s Barber Shop Seeks Noted Growth in Barnesville

George Jordan, known as The Old Reliable, promotes a new combination case and plans for a premier barber shop in Barnesville. He urges patrons to ignore kitchen talk and stay supportive as the move unfolds.

Barnesville George Jordan

Hall's Hair Renewer Promises Rejuvenated Tresses

Advert says unhealthy hair roots cause graying or shedding and touts Hall's Hair Renewer as the remedy. It claims restoration of strength and vitality to hair follicles and advises use for fuller, healthier hair.

Hall

Fertilizer endorsements from Georgia farming clubs

Tests from Griffin and Lamont area clubs show continued purchases of Southern Phosphate Works fertilizers through D J Proctor. Committees from Goceans and other towns praise guaranteed analyses and factory quality, with multiple farmers and names endorsing the Macon firm after extensive use over years.

Goceans Goggans Club D.J. Proctor Southern Phosphate Works Macon D. J. Proctor Forsyth Frank E. R. Ropers Stephen D. Jackson Lee J. Sutton

Hunt to Handle Southern Phosphate Goods at Barnesville

Mr. J. L. Hunt will handle the Southern Phosphate goods at Barnesville Georgia this season and will be glad to see his friends and price them before they buy.

Barnesville

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Goungil Council Chamber Tle, Ga W. Be Smiru Rosert Howmes Clerk &Treas State of Georgia Summers Tan Maclaren U.S Eczena SKIF HYATT Santiago de Cuba Zebulon News Pike County Journal The C. F. Redding Mamie Mitchell J. H. Milner State of Scott Scott & Bowne New York Grip G. W. Brown E. B.m.woolley M.D. Ofice N. Pryor Housekeeping White People’s Barber Shop Northwestern Eneas S. Murphey Middle Ga Barnesville, Ga Lamosr Redbone Club Monroe County Proctor Macory G. W. Lancrorp J. G. McGoven Horne H. N. Sappincron Lamont E. F. Mappox N. J. Owen
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