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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1898
Page
8
Zebulon Journal notes Pike County's Jim Brooks constructing a two story brick building at Molena to house a knitting mill with an added general merchandise front room. Brooks cites Barnesville mills as influence and notes Barnesville as a strong manufacturing town.
John M. Egan vice-president of Central of Georgia Railway met Mayor B. Smith to discuss business. Mayor Smith chauffeured him with Aka Edgar L. Rogers, with Rogers pleased by the visit. The article notes the current management's attention to Barnesville and local appreciation.
A. O. Bennett and his family have moved back to Barnesville for Forsyth. He is occupying the name of Mr I. L. Collier on Forsyth Street. Bennett moved to Forsyth over a year ago to lease here and now returns to make this his future home. He and his family will be cordially welcomed.
Promises swift relief for women from discomfort and danger with painless methods and no surgery. Claims many sufferers saved from the knife. Free initial treatment offer by mail from Dr. Marky Grannon, 102 Capitol Avenue, Atlanta GA.
Mr John T Chambers Jr has been ill for about ten days with fever. The note mentions his sickness and references a prior period of illness last week.
Jim Cochrane dominates local sales with three customers this Tuesday, selling exactly 775 dollars in goods and total daily sales of 206 55 dollars. He notes steady cotton demand and busy activity at J W Stafford and Sons. He praises the gentlemen's furnishing department and promotes Dr Miles Pain PMs.
A notice from Jordan’s Drug Store touts a large 24 ounce bottle of household ammonia at a cut price and full strength. It promises twice the quantity for a dime compared with groceries and four times the strength, plus a remnant sale of goblets and crockery at giveaway prices, inviting customers to visit and compare.
A promotional note touts Watt's Eczema Mintment as a trusted antiseptic and healer for chapped skin and various forms of eczema and tetter. It claims quick relief within hours and protection against recurrence, urging sufferers to obtain the remedy before hands crack or bleed.
Miss Leila Redding and Mr S B Sawtell announce their marriage to take place in Griffin on November 53rd. The couple are well known in Barnesville and Pike county and are described as prominent and popular in local society.
James Jones of Jones & Son in Cowden Illinois recalls how his wife was struck by La Grippe and nearly died, with doctors unable to help. After using Dr King's New Discovery at home, she improved from the first dose and was fully cured after several bottles. The remedy is pitched for consumption coughs and colds.
Old loans renewed and new loans promptly made with cheapest money on the market. Apply to J J Garland for terms and rates.
An advertising claim promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a fast and effective remedy for coughs for all ages. Dr. W. A. Wright endorses the product and its ability to cure severe cases quickly.
To improve and thicken hair growth and restore its natural color Hall's Hair Renewer should be applied exclusively. The product is advertised as recommended by physicians.
One hundred engraved visiting cards offered for one dollar until December first. After that date price rises to one dollar fifty. Samples available and orders urged. Wedding invitations engraved at low price. J P Stevens & Co jewelers and engravers located at 47 Whitehall Street Atlanta.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications because the disease resides in the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally to affect blood and mucous tissues. It is promoted as not a quack medicine and claims to be a physician recommended tonic and purifier. Send for testimonials. price five cents. Proponents cite F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, as manufacturers.
Miss Lizzie Curry of Forsyth arrived in Barnesville on Sunday to work in the dress goods and nations departments of the J C Collier Company. She is a pleasant young lady and is expected to make many friends in the city.
Shakesperean Glub at Place Mrs J C Collier’s holds a 3 pm program on Saturday November 5 featuring Miss Fannie Howard vocal solo Mrs Lambdin history of Pericles Mrs Otis A Murphey music and Mrs Neely ten best quotations plus plot details and discussion questions about Pericles Prince of Tyre. Monthly pains cured by Dr Miles Pain Pills.
Texas claim of a single bottle curing kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. Bottle is a two month treatment and can be mailed for 1 cent. Manufacturer E. W. Hart based in Waco with distribution through W. A. Wright in Barnesville.
An 1898 Georgia notice touts Hall's Great Discovery with claims of a cure for gravel and other ailments. It endorses Dr. W. A. Wright and J. T. Stevens, asserting the product is worth $1,000 per bottle and recommends One Minute Cough Cure for coughs croup bronchitis pneumonia and lagrippe.
Castors bearing the familiar signature declare the product line as the trusted standard. The wording emphasizes durability and compatibility with a range of furniture and equipment. The note suggests ongoing confidence from manufacturers and retailers.
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