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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1885
Page
5
Local notes report wallpaper and book bargains, matches, and goods at The Little World in Thomaston. Obituaries mention death near Russellville and a Griffin cotton buyer, with civic items on taxes, sewers, and street improvements.
Morrison and Woodward promote sash doors blinds and lumber after years in Chattanooga. They emphasize prompt reliable service and extensive business, inviting readers to write for estimates.
Local listing notes oatmeal for sale at L. Kennedy’s establishment. No further details provided.
An article notes Daly and Smith showing rough blocks and processing at Chattanooga stone and marble works, their extensive mines, new Chattanooga building, and competitive pricing. It also covers Capt Powell’s report on possibly locating the State Fair in Macon with a $2,500 subscription goal, premium lists, and a note on rising field crop premiums.
D W Hughes notes Chattanooga’s growth from a few hundred to about 25 000 and outlines a large planing mill ready to produce sash doors blinds flooring and ceiling in pine or popular lumber with building supplies as a specialty. Send for estimates.
Mrs Mary A Dailey of Funkhanock Pa cured after six years of asthma and bronchitis by Dr Kings New Discovery gaining 50 pounds in months Free Trial at J W Hightower Drug Store Large bottle 1 00 Senator Edmunds blamed for poor Senate leadership Chaucer quoted about gold in physics Dr Bulls Cough Syrup praised as golden medicine quarter bottle price authenticating the era patent medicine style
Summary of recent superior court sentences includes Nero Ford for practicing without authority three months jail or $100 fine. William Gibson carrying concealed weapons $40 and costs. Tom Ralls betting and playing $50 and costs. George Farley burglary pleads to lar ceny from the house $40 or ten months. Rebecca Watkins burglary twelve months. Senderson McMickle burglar four years. Warren Watkins arson eight years. Also notes on electric bitters ads and local clerks dismissed in Atlanta plus Mt. Vernon Place Church sexton endorsement of Red Star Cough Cure with relief claims.
Old time genuine Cuba molasses in hogsheads now offered by W R Muroney & Co. Dow Law cotton planters for sale by W R Murray & Co. Fresh meats and sausages available at Middlebrooks & Grad. Cigars advertised at three for five cents from Middlebrooks & Graddicks.
T. J. Nelson of Upson county, a noted self-sufficient farmer, visited Houston county last week to inspect lands he may buy. He is described as one who raises all he consumes on his own farm and thus can acquire additional property annually.
Dr Henry Tucker notes a simple sugar grain dampened with vinegar can stop baby hiccups. Bucklen’s Amiga Salve is promoted as a universal skin remedy costing 25 cents a box sold by J W Hightower. Secretary McCulloch urged extending an investigating committee to report on New York custom house ras realities before Cleveland’s inauguration.
An advertisement touts Dr Bosanko's Pile Remedy claiming relief from itching at night and cure of piles, itch, salt rheum, and ringworm for 50 cents, manufactured by Dr Bosanko Medicine Co., Piqua Ohio, sold by J W Hightower. A political note says Republicans expect change beneficial for the country, with bosses of corporations losing influence and masses gaining.
An advertisement urges families to treat scrofula and glandular swellings with B B B claiming it prevents consumption. It touts public opinion and certificates as proof, urging readers to ask neighbors and druggists for testimonials to be convinced of the product’s efficacy.
An old subscriber writes that they and neighbors have bought many remedies for liver kidney and blood problems with harm. He urges readers to consider Dr Harter's from Tonic as an honest effective medicine.
An advertisement proclaims a new brick store offering large assortments of furniture carpets window shades and sewing machines in Middle Georgia. It promises price matching with Atlanta dealers and invites customers to inspect stock. Other notices highlight J L Kennedy selling tobacco flour canned goods seed potatoes and pickled rib with Holie Flour at four dollars per barrel.
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