Groceries Ad Promises Quality Goods at Fair Prices
A local grocer states they do not sell at cost nor strictly for cash but require timely payment. They emphasize high quality produce and competitive prices, with a complete stock kept for customers.
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1898
Page
5
Georgia personals list highlights local visitors and travels
The note book records several local figures visiting or traveling this week including J. W. Hickrower, Mayor Walter B. Smith in Atlanta on business, Mr. John T. Middlebrooks visiting Forsyth relatives, Judge T. J. Blasingame in Zebulon, Prof. H. M. Fletcher with kin in Butts county, Col. Ed Stephens in the city with friends, Otis A. Murphey returning from a South Carolina trip, D. A. Stroud at home from travel, Mrs. W. J. Josey visiting J. G. Harris's family, Ida Guttenburger returning to Macon, and Belle Murphey back from Texas. The Central Railroad offers a $1.70 round trip to Macon for Sell's Brothers and Foulpaugh's circus, valid one day after sale. Also a home hair dye ad promotes Buckingham's Dye as a brown or black option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Central Railroad
Macon
S Brothers & Foulpaugh
Let's Change the Farm Plan This Year
A homestead style call to rotate crops diversify supplies and boost profits. The writer urges farmers to switch from cotton to hogs corn grain and poultry, sell more farm goods and stock up on seeds and kitchen staples while promoting thrift.
Cock and Bull story returns in local business clash
The community confronts a renewed "go out of business" tale from merchants in Painesville. The editor denounces the six year old cost claim and calls the scheme deception while asserting they will match or beat any reasonable price offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painesville
New York
Compare a Few of Our Regular PPIGGS With Their GOST
A cheeky note claims rivals told a whopper while asserting integrity and continuing a hustling small-town mercantile stance. The letter invites readers to buy locally, warns against deceptive rivals, and promises better value at the same stand.
For Sale 110 Acres near Barnesville on Central Line
W. Stafford & Sons offer 110 acres of land for sale three miles from Barnesville on the Central railroad. W. P. Clavton and Misses Music Hudson and Velma Mills visited Milner friends last Sunday. Rogers plated tea spoons 98c per set table spoons 1.98 per set. Rogers knives and forks 2.75 per dozen at J. H. Bate & Co. notice, all accounts due me not paid before the 10th will be turned to my attorney for collection, W. H. Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Central Railroad
W. P. Clavton
Music Hudson
Velma Mills
Milner
Rogers
J.H. Bate & Co’s
W. H. Chambers
Work Has Begun On Thomaston Street Dwelling
Contractor A O Bennett started construction this week on a large new home for Mr Euce Elder on Thomaston street near Mr Edward Elder residence. The project will move quickly to completion and is described as a magnificent dwelling that will enhance Thomaston street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Bennett
Euce Elder
Thomaston Street
Edward Elder
Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Comfort for Ill Society
An ad notes that many feel unwell not from disease but a cleansing need and promotes Syrup of Figs as a positive cure. The California Fig Syrup Co. manufactures it and druggists sell the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Mr Smiley Improves After Illness
Mr Smiley T Smiley who has been ill for some time is better. He has had a hard time but friends rejoice at his improvement and hope he may be out again soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Smiley
Wanted Reliable Salesmen for Lubricating Oils Line
Classified notice seeking reliable and experienced salesmen on commission to handle a good line of lubricating oils and greases. Address Clinton Oil Co. in Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Oil CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Auction sale of clothing and goods runs daily
Mr Fridgar L Rogers’ auction began Monday and continues daily with Leo Fresh of Atlanta as auctioneer. Goods sell to highest bid and attract fair crowds. The notice adds an ad for Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women and De Witts Witch Hazel Salve as remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fridgar L. Rogers
Leo Fresh
Atlanta
Rogers
de Witt
Coal Yard Upgraded With Central Spur Access
Alice Cowl Yard and Messrs Jackson CG Smith and Sons boast a new Central spur enabling coal cars to back into a fenced yard. The upgrade leaves them better prepared to handle coal shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Jackson
Look Good Through Health With Electric Bitters
Healthy looks come from a sound body. Inactive liver or disordered stomach dull the complexion. Electric Bitters toning stomach liver and kidneys purifies blood and clears pimples and blotches. Sold at W A Wrights Drug Store for soc per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wright
Eva Harris Improves After Illness
The many friends of Miss Eva Harris report she is improving after more than a month of illness and fever. She is a popular young lady and her friends regret the sickness but hope for her quick recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Harris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barnesville, GA
John T. Middlebrooks
Rouss
Nery
Minnie McMicnaat
South
BESS
Gibraltar
J. R. Deavours
Otis A. Murphey
Insurance
Good Georgia
J. W. Hickrower
Walter B. Smith
Forsyth
T. J. Blasingame
Zebulon
J. Holmes Jordan of
Molena
R. M. Fletcher
Butts County
J. G. Smith
Griffin
Julius W. Gresham
Prof
H. M. Fletcher
Col
Ed Stephens
McDonough
South Carolina
D. A. Stroud
W. J. Josey
Fitzgerald, Ga
City
J. G. Harris
Ida Guttenburger
E. J. Nottingham
Belle Murphey
Texas
Buckingham
Nashville
Apsop
Lincoln
Lonsdale
A.C. A
T W. Stafford & Sons
Mr. Smiley
Auiy
Alice Cowl
W. A. Weieur
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