McCrory’s offers cigars dresses and chemic goods in Forsyth
Forsyth merchants advertise Rhode’s Cotton Planter and tobacco for a dollar at McCrory’s while promoting perfumes hats and cigars. Local visits include Col Whitaker and Rev Yarbrough as Forsyth friends attend services and merchants ship to Reynolds. Pike Superior Court set to convene. town buzz includes new drug store stock and clothing for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Drug Store
Fritz
Middlebrooks
Graddick
Reynolds Ga
Rhode’s
Forsyth
New Orleans
Pike Superior Court
Tobacco and money making schemes advertised in 19th century notice
An array of promotional ads touts cheap tobacco, a guaranteed weekly income of 100 dollars, and sales pitches from Frac in New York. It also highlights Mrs O A Speigle selling dry goods, millinery, and white goods from Lyon brick building with Mr Speigle ready to assist customers.
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Flagg
United States
East 14Th St
New York
O.A. Speigle
Gazertr
Lyon
Speigle
New Planing Mills Ready to Move Lumber Production
Report from Barnesville notes an new planing mills with engine and machinery in place. Supervisor W. P. Bussey leads the operation and anticipates rapid progress as planer, moulder, resaw, mortiser, band saw, and other equipment are installed. This adds to Barnesville’s enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Bussey
Barnesvilles
Patriotic Women Honored by Madisonian View
A Barnesville Gazette clipping praises Mrs W R Murphey of Monroe County as a noble, generous matron and steadfast citizen. The Madisonian notes her family’s moral worth, intelligence, and active support of community enterprises since 1847, calling her a blessing to society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
W. R. Murphey
Monroe Co
Old County
Gordon Institute Progress and Prosperity Highlights
President Lambdin remains at his post as the Gordon Institute grows prosperous. New stores add comfort and convenience while about forty students attend the Music class under Prof. Guttenberger with Mrs. Goodwin assisting. The art department shows progress as young Indies produce pretty pictures. The writer hopes the city council will have the building nicely painted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Institute
Lambdin
Guttenberger
Goodwin
Market Street Adds New Facades and Growth Boom
Improvements on Market street brighten the area with a new awning and painting for Messrs H Rivier and J L Kenedy. Robt G Mathews expands his holdings moving his Livery department to Jackson street. Carnegie and Buggy repository and undertakers rooms align for Mathews supervision as Jackson street sees a building boom with Hotel and Engine House constructions. Bennett Brothers secured many summer contracts keeping crews busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Rivier
J. L. Kenedy
Market Street
Robt. G. Mathews
Jackson Street
Carnegie
Mathews
Bennett Brothers
Tragic Fire Claims Two Children and Man in Barnesville Area
A house fire on Mollie Gibson's farm near Barnesville killed two children ages seven months and three other siblings were involved with one child escaping. A nearby incident reports a man on George Williamson's property found dead in a fire. Rhode's Planter advertising lists Barnesville outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Gibson
George Williamson
Macon Lodge of Sorrow Observed in Town
Last Thursday night the Macon lodge held its Lodge of Sorrow in the Academy of Music packed with people. A catafalque draped in mourning stood on stage and festoons marked sorrow and death. The services remembered members who died since 1878 with Rev. J. R. Winchester delivering a cheerful address. Barnesville Lodge sent H. H. Swatts A. M. Lambdin J. T. Hunt and J. C. Porch to represent their group.
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Masons of
Macon
Academy of Music
J. R. Winchester
Barnesville
Messrs
H. H. Swatts
A. M. Lambdin
J. T. Hunt
J. C. Porch
Local Notices and Obituaries From Upson County
Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. Mary Bussey wife of Sheriff W P Bussey on March 21 1885 and Mrs Francis BE Hoyle on March 19 1885 in Atlanta Georgia. A Reverend presided at funeral services and interment occurred at Barnesville cemetery. A death in Queen City Texas is noted for Rev Wm Crawford. Town improvements include fencing yards extending residence space and street enhancements with new rooms telegraph wiring and a tramway for Greenwood Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bussey
W. P. Bussey
R. J. Willingham
Fancis BE. Hoyle
W. B. Hoyle
Atlante Ga
Queen City
Texas
Wm. Crawford
Upson County
Middle Georgia Times
Matthews House Hotel Project Advances in Macon
The contract for a new four story hotel is let and construction has begun. Architect Dennis of Macon designs a modern building with an entrance corner on Jackson and Forsyth, a tower, a large general office, dining hall, sample rooms, and private family wing.
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Dennis
Macon
Jackson and
Forsyth Streets
Jackson Street
Forsyth Street
Arsyth Street
End to Bone Scraping and New Building Progress
An ongoing construction project begins immediately, featuring a long verandah on both streets and floors equipped with bathrooms and necessary appliances. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg notes a positive health impact from Electric Bitters, crediting recovery from a long leg condition after treatment, with associated product prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Tfl
Bucklen
J. W. Hightower
Thomaston News Briefs Warn of Cold Weather and Local Incidents
The Thomaston region reports continued cold weather. A crowd witnessed the hanging of John Drake. J J Inghram and A A Drake plan to join Wrought Iron Range Co in Kentucky. Riviere Inghram reopen after Saturday closure. Several locals indicted for illegal voting. Skating rink accidents injure Robi High Tower and Cliff Harnesberger. Thompson residence narrowly saved from fire during liniment barrel incident. Capt Cotten lauded as Thomaston’s crack rifle shot. Junior column promotes Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and Colds with a free trial at J W Hightowers Drug store.
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Thomaston
John Drake
J. J. Inghram
A. A. Drake
Kentucky
Wrought Iron Range Co
Messrs Riviere & Inghram
Robi. Hightower
Cliff Harnesberger
B. Thompson
Capt. Cotten
Dr. King
J. W. Hightowers Drug Store
Annual High Falls picnic date set and town life notes
Forsyth notes upcoming May 2 picnic at High Falls and a lively town with a dancing school led by Miss Lebby of Charleston. Rumors mention a fatal infant fire in Redbone district. Boys plan a summer baseball crack nine to meet Barnesville and nearby towns. Memorial orator Jerry M. Pound may address Soldiers Cemetery on April 27. Bucklen's Arm Salve advertised for sale by J. W. Hightower.
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Forsyth
High Falls
Lebby
Charleston
8. C
Redbone
Barnesville
Ladies Memorial Association
Jerry M. Pound
Atlanta
Pound
Soldier’s Cemetery
Miss Inez Scott Dies After Pneumonia At Home Near Hollowville
Miss Inez Scott died after pneumonia on the 18th at her father's residence near Hollowville. The funeral was conducted by Rev. E. M. Hooten with Good Templars present. She was a Baptist member and temperance worker, and the lodge notes its first loss since organization.
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Inez Scott
Hollowville
Order of the Good Templars
E. M. Hooten
Baptist Church
Our Lodge
W. VY. T
Texas Land For Sale To Actual Settlers In Time
Texas land offering twelve thousand acres for sale to actual settlers on a time basis. The notice appears in the Monroe Advertiser. A riddle asks what six days in the year a woman talks least during her husband’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Monroe Advertiser
Relief from Malarial Poison in Six Months
Cons. D. Barker of the Temperance Advocate in Atlanta asserts a six month battle with a severe typhoid malaria contracted in northwest Florida. After trying remedies, he praises Swift's 8.8.8 as a sure cure and guarantees success or forfeits $100, urging readers in Georgia Florida and Alabama to try it instead of quinine and minerals.
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Florida
Swift
Georgia
Alabama
Cons
D. Barker
Temperance Advocate
Atlanta, Ga
Wonderful remedy testimonial and local store ad
A reader testifies to Swift's Specific curing a chronic skin condition after taking about twelve bottles and praising Rev. Jesse H. Campbell of Columbus, Georgia. The letter includes a Charleston, South Carolina date in 1885 and an offer for free literature from the Swift Company. Nearby an ad notes R S Crutcher moving to a brick store with a wide stock of furniture and promises price matching in Middle Georgia.
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Jesse H. Campbell
Columbus
Swift
Mr. Campbell
Georgia
Atlanta
Crutcher
Local Advertisements Run Free Goods and Delivers
Notice advertises limited time meat delivery for cotton next fall by R A Matthews of Thomaston Georgia. It mentions Corpies and window shades at Atlanta prices from R S Crutchers plus a china matting for halls or dining rooms. J L Kennedys offers confectionery varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Matthews
R. S
Atlanta
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P. S
M. M. Mauck
Atrlanta GA
McCrory’s
C. C. Graddick
Carrie Snead
Frank Bethune
McCrory
Col
W.S. Whitaker
G. W. Yarbrough
T. L. Cauthen
R. R. Reid
Hammond
Thomaston Road
J. G. Smith
Congressman Blount
Lizzie Heath
Howard Ga
Corrie Heath
J. C.hunt
J.L. Kennedy
Woodall & Blassingame’s
Acme
I. C. McCrory
J.T. Hunt & Co
E. Frank Coef
Merryman
Ober
Gene
Fee Comelia
T. B. Ly
O. A. Speigle
Rhode
Zebulon, Milner
Liberty Hill
Macon Lodge of Sorrow
Morgan Howard
A.C. Wellens
Brown Avenue
W. A. Wright
Zebulon Street
Bank
G. E. Huguley
A. Parker
Western Union
Ed. Elder
Greenwood Mills
Matthews
Ayer
J. L. Kennedy’s
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St
N.Y Jans
J. B. Hume Co
Chicago
R.M. R. Charleston
Swift Epectric Co
J. L. Kennedys
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