Pike County Commissioners Court October session 1897
Proceedings show bills approved including insolvent costs, pauper expenses, jail and road work across Pike County. Officials J enkins Jordan Coggin presided with detailed disbursements to Smiths for lumber, Sullivan Slade Co, Molena dist, and numerous county services, plus road reviews and bridge orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zebulon
Pike County
C. Jenkins
H. G. Jordan
J. L. Coggin
C. L. Bryan
C. P. Jones
AO Orino SE
J. W. Blake
Eppinger Dist
J. C. Liffey
Eppinger
Sethe
J. C. Collier
Piedmont Dist
Will Lovelace
G. N. Carpenter
Biance
William Landers
J. C. Beckham
Childs & Goddard
Reynolds & Gregg
Concord Dist
W. T. Eliott
Piedmont
W. J. Adams
Jane Wills
W. B. Smith
Coffin
J. T. Bevis
Wilson Creek
Howard Collier
Jim Milner
Milner Dist
Thos. E. Whittle
Ewe Nc Ae
J. H. Milner
Ordin Deen Vsg Sie
Seo
EF. F. Dupree
Floyd Slade
DCR
Soba Teeee
W. C. Jenkins
G. A. Matthews
Molena
F. B. Wells
J. C. Slade
Chas. Matthews N
J. P
Yarbrough & Watson
Slade’s Mill
Meansville Dist
T. J. Marshall
Adi Nin Sey
W. A. Kendrick
Sullivan, Slade & Co
F. M. Garner
Upson County
Geo. W. Newton
Monroe County
Pike Co
Jno
Nelms
Fulton Co
Mountain Creek
Thomaston Road
J. D. Carreker
Upson
Tressurer
W. H. Mitchell
Needle Through Her Finger Incident Reported
Mrs. Z. T. Evans stabbed her finger with a sewing needle on Tuesday just before noon. Dr. B. J. Clark attended and dressed the wound, with hopes for rapid healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. T. Evans
B. J. Clark
Ed Green Arrest Follows Atlanta Sighting
Ed Green, a Black man, was arrested in Atlanta after Mr. J. C. Collier posted bond signed by Collier. Green is wanted on a theft charge in the local area and had been tracked to Atlanta several days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Collier
Atlanta
Ed Green
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed for Kidney and Female Ailments
Readers report relief from kidney trouble back and joint pains swelling feet and leucorrhea after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Blood Purifier and Liver Pills. Testimonials claim improved appetite weight gain and more regular menstruation after treatment.
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Pinkham
Magg Oir Parrs
Kauffman St
Philadelphia
Lydia EE. Pinkham
Ministers and Deacons Meet at Baptist Church Study
Ministers and Deacons gathered in the pastor's study Tuesday morning for reports and discussion. Dr. J. M. Brittain presented a paper on Sanctification. The meeting day was moved from Tuesday to Monday after the second Sunday each month, with the next topic The dangers threatening the churches to be read by Rev. T. H. Stout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
J. M. Brittain
T. H. Stout
Fatal shooting at Barnesville church leaves Allen Hightower wounded
Last Thursday night a conflict at a Barnesville church involved several individuals and escalated to gunfire. Allen Hightower, a well known local, was struck in the breast by a stray bullet and may die despite doctors J. M. Anderson and E. C. Ripley tending him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Allen Hightower
Croup Quickly Cured by Chamberlain Remedy
Mountain Glen Arkansas mother reports rapid relief for her children from croup after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The medicine is sold by J H Blackburn Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Glen
Ark
Chamberlain
F. A.thornton
J. H. Blackburn
New Store Opens as John T. Middlebrooks Moves In
Mr. John T. Middlebrooks relocates from the depot to a new storefront this week. He plans to begin business soon with two new stores, fresh furniture, and an entire stock of new goods. The young merchant invites the public to visit once he is ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Middlebrooks
Druckenmillers to Perform at Kennedy’s Opera House
The Druckenmillers present an entertainment at Kennedy's Opera House tomorrow evening for the Presbyterian church benefit. The show is described as very good and deserving public patronage. Reserved seats are on sale at J. W. Stafford & Sons' store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druckenmillers
Kennedy’s Opera House
Presbyterian Church
J. W. Stafford & Sons
Fine Hay Crop Profit Seen By Farmers
Rev. G. H. Perdue visited the city Tuesday and praised a fine hay crop this season. Farmers have reared the harvest and expect valuable returns, with the crop providing important feed for stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Perdue
Remedial Endorsement for Chronic Diarrhoea Cure
Mr P F Grisham of Gaars Mills La testifies that after trying various medicines he was cured by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The product is reliable for colic cholera morbus dysentery and diarrhoea and is sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes by J H Blackburn Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. FE. Grisham
Gaars Mills
Chamberlain
J. H. Blackburn
Gazette Appeals For Reader Advertiser Support
The Gazette urges readers to patronize the firms that advertise in its pages to sustain the paper’s leading position in the state. Readers are asked to stand by advertisers visible in the columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
THE
Gazette
Remarkable record at Gordon Institute on pupil deaths
The text notes the death of Mr. Jones Ham as the second pupil death during the school term at Gordon Institute. It calls the institution blessed and free from epidemics and urges patrons and friends to properly appreciate the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Ham
Gordon Institute
For Rent 6 Room Dwelling on Zebulon Street
Classified notice announcing a six room dwelling for rent on Zebulon Street with applications directed to D. L. Anderson at Wrights Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zebulon Street
D. L. Anderson
Wrights Drug Store
Telephone fined for cursing by phone in Griffin
A man traveling on a train near Griffin cursed loudly at a dog show entourage. He was arrested by Griffin police after a telephone report reached the city. He pled guilty and was fined $15 by the mayor, with $3 collected locally, totaling $18. This marked a first for fines by telephone in Barnesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Barnesville
Sunday Church Services Draw Large Barnesville Attendance
Sunday services drew large crowds in Barnesville. Dr J M Brittain preached at 11 am but the congregation joined the union service at the Methodist church at night. Rev W S Stevens preached morning and evening to Presbyterians. Dr J B Mack delivered two sermons with all congregations uniting for the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
J. M. Brittain
W. S. Stevens
J. B. Mack
Subscriptions Push Barnesville Church Toward Completion
At the Atlanta Presbytery session in Thomaston last week Rev. W. M. Hunter presented Barnesville Presbyterian Church needs and a $200 subscription was raised in minutes. The gift greatly pleases the church and its friends, nearly completing the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Thomaston
W. M. Hunter
Barnesville
Depot Agency Transferred Due to Illness
Central at Barnesville agency temporarily moved to W. W. Wilkerson, assisted by W. P. Brooks of Bolingbroke. Vandivere’s illness prompts the change. Wilkerson, Love, and Swatts had been handling affairs in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Vandivere
the Central
Barnesville
W. W. Wilkerson
Vandivere
Wilkerson
W. P. Brooks
Bolingbroke
S. B. Love
H. H. Swatts
Business Meeting at Methodist Church This Thursday
A business meeting will be held at the Methodist church this evening to discuss immediate improvements aimed at winter comfort. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Trade With Them Advertisers Seek Your Business
Every advertiser in this paper is entitled to your trade. They show by their conduct that they want your business, for they are asking for it through these columns. Look over the advertisements and visit the firms represented to buy what you want.
Bank of Culloden Chartered with $25 000 Capital
Monday Hon Allen D. Candler secretary of state issued the charter to the Bank of Culloden with capital stock of 25000 dollars. Incorporators named are William Powell George D Allen W C Jones B H Clements E F Wynn and R H Holmes. Success to the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culloden
Allen D. Candler
Vandivere Illness Update
Mr W J Vandivere has been ill for ten days with fever and is largely confined to bed. Friends hope he recovers in a few days.
Keep Up Your Scott's Emulsion This Summer
Advertises Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a health tonic to prevent summer weakness and support vitality. Stresses building a solid foundation and sustaining energy for hot days. Available from druggists at 50 cents and $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
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Barnesville, GA
County Commissioners Court
F. Green
J. ‘T. Bevil
J. Shackleford
Billie Childers Old Place
Williamson
Quitte
Pals
Mill of Reynolds & Gregg
Neal
Corner of Woods
Dumas Old Homestead
Ross Bridge
Amt
Tngco Ci Fes
Secceey Aire
C. C
Total, Wi
Thad Adams
Lydia E. Pinkham
Vegetable Compound
Ministers and Deacons Meeting
Castornria
Uals
Taure
Druckenmillers Entertainment
al Business Meeting
Jockey Club
Tarrants
Violet
White Rose
Frederick Stearns
Monopole
Wright's Drug Store
D. Landerson
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