County Commission approves broad bill list on Mar 1 1898
County commissioners meeting records payments to numerous suppliers and residents for lumber, coffins, repairs, medicines and services. Multiple pauper pensions granted or continued. several road and bridge projects approved and notices issued for new roads Molena and Concord. The board also names pension investigators and sets April review actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raul Bagwell
Joe Hampton
Wood
Peseppoueel
J. H. Milner
Messrs
G. E. Strickland
J. J. Lee
H. C. Oxford
W. G
Sarah Post
J. H. Barker
W. F. McDowell
E. L. Connally
Curry McGahey
J. T. Sears
Charlotte Caldwell
Jensie Beckham
Sarah Caldwell
J. T. Matthews
W. J. Bankston
J. H. Starr
Sallie Trice
T. M. Haygood
R. F. Jackson
Frank Cook
W. T. Childers
T. M. Cauthen
Cross Roads
Green Miles
Molena
Thos. G. Jones
J. M. Furgerson
B. A. Means
Elizabeth Barrett
J. M. Means
Thos. E. Whittle
J. L. Aldridge
J. F. Madden
G. F. Strickland
Concord
Barnesville Road
Reuben Elliott
Joe Carmichael
Said Elliott
R. C. Cox
R.C. Cox
S. M. Pilkenton
Bud Beckham
H. H. Strickland
Eppinger'’s Bridge
Elkins Creek
Dist. Road Commissioners
Molena Dist
W. C. Jenkins
H. G. Jordan
J. L. Cocorn
Tuad Abas
St Germain Female Pills Sold by King Harvard Co Chicago
Genuine French Female Regular pills by Mme St Germain Paris advertised as safe and reliable with money-back guarantee. Sold for 1.00 per box by mail. Sole US and Canada agents King Harvard Co at Washington St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. St. Germain
Paris
United States
Canada
King Harvard CO
Washington St
Chicago
Vandivere Family Poisoning A Mince Pie Suspect
Monday several members of the Vandivere family were poisoned likely after eating mince pie. Mrs Vandivere, Mr Boyle, and the cook fell ill for a period with Mrs Vandivere the most seriously affected though improving and expected to be up again soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Vandivere
Stand by Home Workers Policy urged for Barnesville
A Barnesville citizen urged locals to hire home workers for painting and building projects to keep money circulating in the town. The speaker argued that patronizing local painters and tradesmen benefits the entire community, while outsourcing sends half the funds away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Electric Bitters Promise Quick Health Boost
A claim that Electric Bitters can cure a wide range of ailments from back trouble to malaria by toning the system and purifying the blood. Describes it as a purely vegetable laxative and nerve tonic with guarantees and availability at W. A. Wright's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wright
Revival at Methodist Church Inspires Large Congregations
Rev W S Stevens began a protracted service last Thursday night. Congregations are large with fine singing and music. Stevens is a capable preacher with strong sermons. Rev Mr Stanton assists and will conduct services from Tuesday night onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Stevens
Methodist Church
Stevens
Mr. Stanton
Electric Dyspepsia Buttons Offer Stomach Cure
A new discovery claims to cure all forms of dyspepsia, regulate the stomach and restore the appetite. Sold by Joan H. Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan. H. Blackburn
Cadets Planned Albany Chautauqua Trip
Lieut Palmer is likely to lead the battalion of Cadets to Albany Chatauqua invited by south Georgia citizens. Railroads offer reduced rates, making the trip inexpensive. If organized, it will be a pleasant outing for the boys and a strong advertisement for Gordon Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut
Palmer
Albany Chatauqua
South Georgia
Gordon Institute
Emulsion Tonic Promises Strength for Winter Health
An advertisement touts Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites of Lime and Soda as a splendid food tonic that makes adults and children thrive through winter. It urges a fall course of SCOTT S Emulsion for weaker adults, recommending consulting a doctor and ensuring the wrapper bears Scott S name. Available from druggists at 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne, Chemists
New York
Road work urged to connect Liberty Hill with Barnesville
A letter notes Liberty Hill Road needs grading for passable access. It says the road would place Liberty Hill 64 miles from Barnesville and Griffin ten miles away, with bridges built, urging immediate completion for better roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Hill
Morgan Howard
Barnesville
Griffin
Warm show at the Opera House draws crowd in Barnesville
Five and ten dollar rewards offered for information on a man who attended the Merry Widows. Town reports say the manager called it a warm show and it was indeed very warm for Barnesville, with hopes no more such performances come to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Bride Ula Brown to wed J R Martin on Forsyth
On Thursday March 24 1898 at the bride’s home on Forsyth street Miss Ula Brown will marry Mr J R Martin of Macon. The ceremony is at 4 pm with a 6 pm dinner and the couple depart at 10 pm for Macon to start their new life. Miss Brown recently moved from Thomaston and Mr Martin is a prominent Central City railroad man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsyth Street
Ula Brown
J. R. Martin
Macon
Miss Brown
Thomaston
Martin
Central City
The
Gazette
Local Resident Notes and Visitors Pass Through Barnesville
A list of visitors and residents in Barnesville includes Mr. Geo Mitchell of Yatesville, Mr. Robert Mitchell on a Atlanta business trip, Mrs. J W Gardner returning from Griffin, Mr. John B Cooper of Winston NC visiting, Glover Bloodworth and Brad Ferguson from Milner, and others. Mrs. Luella Mize stayed with Mrs. Jno Adams, Miss Glennie Kennedy shopped in town, Miss Hattie Head visited Dr Head's family, Rev W M Hunter preached at the Presbyterian church, Mr. George W Grice attended a Macon holiness convention, and Frank Adams recovering at home. Also noted are Miss Mary Lewis from Piedmont en route to Florida, Dr J R Campbell and Judge E T Pound traveling to Alabama for mining property, a stenographer position advertised, Miss Lena McCord joining J C Collier Co, and Mr. Frank C Tounsley visiting from Washington authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesan
Hons
Ne. Jenkins
H. G. Jordan
J. Coggin
T. G. Osborn
Milner Ice
Harden & Osborn
Uridge
Jackson G. Smith
S. N. Woodward
Molena
Jno
M. Madden
H. P. Capel
Molena Rus
Geo. D. Barnard & Co
Jooks
C.S.C
W. B. Steger
Pest House
W. M. Hardy
DP Ea
J. G. Criddle
Charlotte Caldwell
Pau
Linda Reeves
Marguerite Love
Pau- Mmos la C'S
iTo Henry Zellner
Jensie Reenan
S. R
Green
J. Ww
Slade
BOOT
Ccc Vicaeesss
J. W. Slade
Olena Dist
Sullivan, Slade & Co
County Farm
P. Jones
PRP
ANIM
J. Franklin
Merchan
Sarah Cleveland
R Pension
Kate McClendon
Fipchrion
G. Harrison
Mdse
Hinty
Parm
W. J. Franklin
J. B. Hunter
Monieee Ois
Thomas E. Whittle
Lum- Aeansville
Piedmont
Lomaecines
W. T. Childers
J. P
Ow. T. Waller
Bob Gore
Pest
Mary Dewberry
Barnesville Planing Mills
Mber and Brick
Murphey & Black
M. F. Barron
Inner Dist
J. W. Hightower
Reeves Merchandise Co
Yarbrough & Wilson
Dr. W.H. Aycock
Vis
Mercer
Ates
Fest House
Floyd Slade
J. H. Milner
H. Milner
W. S. Scott
C. A. Dickinson
H. H. Boke
H. Hammond
Coffin
Espas
Prothro
Atlanta
J. C. Beauchamp
B. H. Hardy
J. Hs. Milner
Browns Iron Bitters Promoted As Cure All
An old home remedy Browns Iron Bitters is touted as a cure for many diseases caused by impure blood. The ad states eminent physicians endorse the theory and cites 25 years of use as proof of its effectiveness. Sold by all dealers.
Free Trial Treatment to Every Man
An advertisement from Minos State Sanitarium Evanston Illinois offers free trial treatment with no payment until benefits are proven. It claims worldwide newspaper commendations and endorsements by top doctors, promising to restore vitality, curb losses, and cure harmful habits and mental fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Barnesville Leads With Unique Souvenir Spoon
The firm of J. H. Bate & Co jewelers fashioned a Barnesville souvenir spoon. The bowl features a Gordon Institute cut while the handle bears Georgia's Coat of Arms. The marketed spoon proclaims Barnesville as the leading town in style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bate & Co
Havig
Barnesville
Gordon Institute
Georgia
Dressmaking work by Miss Fitzgerald at J C Collier Co
Our dressmaker Miss Fitzgerald is ready to do dress work. We guarantee she knows her business. Send or bring in your orders to J C Collier Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Fitzgerald
J. C, Collier Co
J. P. Stevens & Bro Jewelers Ad In Atlanta
Marriage invitations and visiting cards engraved at low prices by skilled artists in our own establishment. Samples and prices available. J. P. Stevens & Bro Jewelers 9 W Alabama Street Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Stevens & Bro., Jewelers
Alabamar Street
Atlanta, Ga
America must foster a new era of American literary greatness
J B. ToVison argues in Atlantic that the United States should create a broader intellectual cycle beyond the short story, aiming for a Homeric scale of literary achievement. He contrasts American stagnation with a weary old world and critiques the current philosophy of the American schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Horace Greeley
United States
von Hartmann
Berlin
Tovison
Atlantic
Woman at Old Bailey Refuses Humour in Court
A witness at the Old Bailey refuses to answer a barrister’s question, insisting the recorder would be humbugging the court. The exchange prompts the Recorder to demand a direct answer as the witness maintains she will not clarify what she means by humbug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Bailey
Joe W Reeves Campaign Ad Spruiks Cash Store Offers
A campaign style advertisement promotes Joe W Reeves with a cash store pitch urging patrons to shop for groceries plantation supplies and fresh stock. It humorously promises lower prices than rivals and urges voters to cast cash in his favor while warning of wartime shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darkey
U. S
Shildon
Joe W. Reeves
Mississippi appointments linger for marshal bid
Private John Allen repeatedly sought a Mississippi district marshal post for a constituent. President Cleveland refused, citing pending Mississippi appointments. A White House plea yielded only an anecdote about a debtor client, then more dialogue with the private secretary, ending with no progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
John Allen
United States
Mississippi
Allen
White House
Court of the Questions
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Balm touted for skin relief
The ad claims the product provides instant relief for burns scalds eczema and skin diseases and markets DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Balm as a remedy. It cites Dr W A Weiout endorsing the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. A. Weiout
Sale of Horses and Mules Announced by ICM
Short notice lists two horses and four mules for sale by ICM and notes repairs and timely delivery emphasized. The item reads as a brief livestock listing with emphasis on available animals and prompt service.
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Germain
Albany
Liberty Hill Road
Géo. Mitchell
Yatesville
Robert. Mitchell
J. W. Gardner
John B. Cooper
Winston, N. C
City
Glover Bloodworth
Brad Ferguson
Milner
Luella Mize
Jno. W. Adams
Glennie Kennedy
Hattie Head
High Falls
Dr. B. J. Head
W. M. Hunter
Presbyterian Church
George W. Grice
Frank Adams
Mary Lewis
Ala
Ida Shockley
Miss Lewis
Florida
J. R. Campbell
E. T. Pound
Alabama
Lena McCord
Forsyth
J. C. Collier Co
Frank C. Tounsley
Government Printing Department
Washington
Illinois State Sanitarium
Minos State Sanitarium
Evanston, Ill
Boston Courles
Pierce
ICM
J. Muaray
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