November 1 1808 county board approves numerous bills
The county board met in regular session on November 1 1808 with Justices Jenkins Coggin and Jordan present. Bills approved include insolvent costs, witness fees, juror and court expenses, pauper pensions, lumber and supplies for roads and courthouse, and various services by local firms and individuals. Commissions were formed to evaluate a pauper applicant. Petitions regarding road maintenance and discontinuation were discussed and deferred pending reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Jenkins
H. G. Jordan
J. H. Milner
G. A. Simmons
W. W. Duke
Duke
T. Dumas
John Dumas
Martin “ “ Bi Te Aves
HM. Kinard
Milt Williams
Jesse Stapleton
Hiram Hamrick
J. B. Johnson
Susie Foster
Asbury Dixon
John Kimber
J. H.butrekin
W. E. H. Searcy
W. M. Hartley
Mummers Ie Sais Giy
W. A. Strickland
Sroroong Cubty, Oo
Iverson
T. E. Hood
Barnesville Planing Mills Lumber
Barnesville
Pike County Journal
J. C. Collier
C. B. Smith
Franklin
CAUTR
W. J. Franklin
Zebulondist
Sullivan, Slade & Co
County Farm
CP. Jones
Coun
J. M. Head
Ovene Ous
Bettie Ellis
Mtv Ohm Niae
W. G
Sarah Post
Voss Ovis Eae
J. H. Lee
Peterson J. Moore
Justice Court
H., G. Jordan
C. R. Gwyn
Court House
Floyd Slade
Ram
Jane Willis
Fletcher Willis
Dick Thornton
Josie G.bson
H. Baker
T. Z. Jones
Frank Riley
E-Ces
J. M. Middlebrooks
Lakey Shockley
W. W. McAfee
Rochitaer
Goartens Cess
Ee Éinis
William Franklin
John Buffington
Will Buffington
H. C. Harris
2Nd Dist
Charlie Ross
Green Miles
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Cure Biliousness and Constipation
A historic ad touts Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a bile and bowels remedy. It claims one dose cures biliousness and constipation and promises gentle relief without gripe.
Ginning House Fire Claims Large Cotton Loss Near Barnesville
A gin operated by J W Bush and J G Bush near Barnesville was burned Thursday night destroying eleven bales of cotton and a car of cotton seed. The policy had just expired, no insurance. The cotton belonged to several customers and investigators suspect incendiary fire though no suspects are known. It was a heavy loss to local owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
J. G. Bush
Barnesville
Fire Hits Culloden Davis House Hotel
Monday morning the Davis house at Culloden burned down destroying a two story twenty one room building owned by W R Davis. Old Uncle Billie Davis was carried from the hotel as he was sick. Insurance carried by Cabaniss Callaway Cabaniss of Macon covered the building for two thousand dollars and the furniture for one thousand. Mr O O Askin and Mrs Davis lost all wearing apparel and very little was saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Culloden
Billie Davis
W. R. Davis
Cabaniss
Callaway & Cabaniss
Macon
O. O. Askin
R. L. Swatt
Fire Department
Cos
N. Y
Keystone Brand
Southern Belting Co
Atlanta
Swatts
Governor Candler Names Stafford to Staff
Governor Candler announced Saturday the appointment of Frank M. Stafford to his staff a notable compliment to Mr Stafford and appreciated by the people of Barnesville and Pike county. Candler's staff now numbers thirty six men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Stafford
Allen D. Candler
Stafford
Barnesville
Pike County
Governor Candler
Browns Iron Bitters Heralded as Life Improving Remedy
A Victorian period note extols Browns Iron Bitters as a universal health enhancer for all ages. It claims the tonic delivers clear benefits to men, women, and children, praising its medicinal value and wide acceptance by dealers.
Barnesville Council Minutes 1898 Regular Meeting
The Barnesville Georgia city council met November 7 1898 for the fifth regular session. Bills approved totaled 1567.29 covering bonds streets electric lights dispensary and other city services. The council authorized a deed to the Central of Georgia Railway for crossing rights to serve the water works pumping station. Fire department reform proposals were discussed including staffing criteria hose purchase and building repairs. Time for city tax payment extended to December 1 and property control of carts and implements was assigned to the marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Gordon Institute
N. M. Block
Peaslee—Gaulbert Co
Central of Georgia Railway Company
W. H. Willis
Marshall
Treas
Electric Light and Water Board
Zebulon St
McCaw Manufacturing Co
Oxford Knitting Mills
Gray
Prout
Hanson
St. and
W. B. Smith
Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery Ad
One small bottle of Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles cures gravel diabetis and other related ailments in men and women regulates bladder issues in children. If not sold by your druggist it can be mailed for 1 cent. Two months treatment per bottle. Sold by W. A. Wright Barnesville and manufactured by E. W. Hart P O Box 218 Waco Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Invalids’ State and Vergizal Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
Dr. Pierce
Rick
Dennis H Connelly
Clear Water
Wright Co
Mina
Hall
E. W. Hart
P. O. Box
Waco
Texas
W. A. Wright
Barnesville
Cuthbert man touts Hall's Great Discovery cure
A Georgia resident from Cuthbert dated April 2 1898 certifies suffering gravel and claims taking 60 drops of Hall's Great Discovery cured him. He boasts the remedy is worth 1000 dollars per bottle to those needing it, signed J T Stevens and Dr W A Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthbert
Hall
J.T. Stevens
W. A. Wright
Pleasant Party Honoring Miss Dessie Garner
A cheerful gathering hosted by Miss May Franklin at Mr. J R Franklin's home welcomed Miss Dessie Garner from Thomaston. The evening featured fruits and sociable young attendees, including Lillian Mitchell N Gray Edwina Williams Annie Louie Summers Nell Blalock Jinnie Elder Florrie Elder Matthews Ben Turner Robert Middlebroo Harold Murphey J Nash Morris Williams Sawlette Alva Matthews Wilkinson and Floyd Murphey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Franklin
J. R. Franklin
Dessie Garner
Thomaston
Pregent
Lillian Mitchell
N. Gray
Edwina Williams
Annie Si Louie Summers
Nell Blalock
Jinnie Elder
Florrie Elder
Matthews
Messrs
Ben and Turner
Robert Middle
Hall's Catarrh Cure Company Promotes Cure
Local advertisements claim Hall's Catarrh Cure treats catarrh by affecting the blood and mucous surfaces. The product, said to be prescribed by physicians, is described as a combination of tonics and blood purifiers. Testimonials are offered free, with Toledo company F. J. Cheney & Co. selling at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Hal
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
All Druggistu
Engraved Visiting Cards and Health Ads in Atlantic City
An assortment of old ads offer engraved visiting cards at $1.00 per 100 until December 1 then $1.50. Also promote a One Mini Cough Cure for coughs colds and related illnesses. A health cure claims miracle results from Dr Mary Brannon with free first treatment and mailed information from Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Stevens & Bro
Whitehall St
Atlant
Mary A. Brannon
Capitol Avenue
Atlanta, Ga
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Royal Daring
New York
Coms
J. J., Coceins
H. G. Jorpan
S. M. Marshburn
V. O. Marshburn
Goungil
J. W. Hanson
H. H. Gray
J. F. Stallings
Robert Houmes, Clerk & Tress
W. G. Jopcan & Bpo
Country
W. C. Jordan
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