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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1898
Page
2
Charles Matthews of Vega announces through The Gazette that he is a Democratic candidate for tax receiver of Pike County. He is described as a respected citizen with many friends and urges careful consideration of his qualifications for public trust.
Mr W H Chambers the enterprising young druggist has received a very handsome cigar show case for his shop. It is pretty and convenient for displaying and keeping cigars. The addition enhances the store’s appearance and usefulness.
One milch cow offered for sale by O. M. Jones is noted in a barber shop listing. Customer inquiries encouraged at the shop.
Announced free trial treatment with no payment until beneficial results are acknowledged. Claims wide publicity via actual use and permanent cures, endorsed by newspapers and doctors. Promises restoration of vigor, cessation of losses undermining constitution, and cure of neurasthenia and nervous exhaustion. Write today.
A Pike County community recalls Uncle Benjamin M Milner for sixty years of loyal service and cheerful nature on his eighty seventh birthday March 23 1898. The gathering honors his Georgia roots and his eldest daughter Georgia J Vaughn and son in law J W Vaughn who hosted the feast.
An advertiser invites shoppers to visit West End Store in Barnesville Georgia to compare prices on goods and insurance against sickness accident and death. The message emphasizes affordable rates for all people and urges wide public invitation.
The piece notes Mr Milner born around the vernal equinox balances well his cheerful nature. He married on March 23, 1843, marking both birthday and wedding anniversary. The Gazettes thanks friends for birthday gifts such as books and rocking chairs. He is the son of Rev John Milner and Eunice Calloway.Litzie Ben.
Mr. C. L. Lifsey, proprietor of Lifseys Springs, will push his resort to the front this season by redoubling efforts to secure a large patronage. Mrs. D. H. Legg of Molena will run the hotel and is well known in Pike County, expected to succeed. Lifseys Springs is described as a very pleasant resort.
Letters from Barnesville and Thomaston praise Edward Elder and H. Thomaston agency for quick fire loss payments. A farmer notes August fire and payment in four days. another reports $500 settlement for barn and contents within 16 days. Ends with endorsement to insure with Old Reliable Insurance. One Minute Cough Cure advert follows.
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