Grand Jury Presentments for Pike County 1898
The October Term Grand Jury of Pike Superior Court finds county offices well kept and notes deficiencies in tax lists from Barnesville Milner and Piedmont. It raises under value property by $190,000 and directs the tax receiver to adjust figures. It condemns road work and hiring practices, recommends notary appointments, and suggests publishing proceedings. It praises Judge Reagan and Solicitor Bloodworth and requests publication in local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Superior Court
Bey
FE. J. Rragan
Barnesville
Milner
Piedmont
Justices of the Peace
John Tordan
Molena
E. M. Eppinger
H. A. Graham
Chas. Matthews
S. S. Barrett
Board of Education
R. D. Adams
E. J. Reagan
Col. O. H. B. Bloodworth
Household Gods and Dr King’s New Discovery Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the household god for the family. claims it cures consumption coughs colds and lung ailments. Promoted as a safe pleasant remedy with a 25 cent trial, available at W A Wright’s Drug Store with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. A. Wright
Goungil Proceedings in Barnesville October 17 1898
Regular council meeting in Barnesville Georgia approves several bills totaling 499.51 for electric light and water works streets and public property dispensary with officer salaries. Vendors listed include Carter & Gillispie Standard Oil Co Bessemer Land & Imp Co Fort Ware Electric Corporation Foote & Davies Co Potts Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Anderson, Gray
Hanson
Carter & Gillispie
Standard Oil Co
Bessemer Land & Imp. Co
Fort Ware Electric Corporation
Foote & Davies Co
Potts-Thompson
Scout's Emulsion described as flesh-forming tonic
A strengthening food and tonic made from cod liver oil emulsified with lime and soda hypophosphites. The preparation is promoted for its enhanced potency and flesh-building properties.
Scott's Emulsion Claims Patent Health Benefits
An advertising claim vows Scott's Emulsion will arrest flesh loss and restore normal condition in infants, children, and adults. It promises enriched blood, stopped coughing, throat and lung irritation relief, and cure of incipient consumption based on twenty five years of experience in tens of cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SCOTT
Scott & Bowne
New York
City Council Proceedings On Utilities And Nuisances
The council reports progress on securing right of way and a tower for an expenditure of 650 dollars and discharges the committee with thanks. Various bills including electric lights and water are referred to the Finance Committee and the KE L and W Board. The Finance Committee is authorized to seek cheaper financing and the council adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pixley
Palmer House
Sec. & Treas
Gordon Institute
Steele
Central of Ga. Ry. Co
W. B. Suiru
Robert Holmes
Clerk
Renewed Health Promised by Genuine Syrup of Figs
The advertisement touts a joyful feeling of renewed health and internal cleanliness from Syrup of Figs. It contrasts with old-time medicines and cheap substitutes, urging purchase of the genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
California Fig Syrup Co
Miss Lula Whittle Tops Dress Goods at J C Collier Co
Miss Lula Whittle, promoted from millinery to dress goods at J C Collier Co, earns praise for rare taste in handling silks and fabrics. She handles dozens of suits weekly and has hundreds of friends, with the Gazette congratulating her on success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Whittle
J. C. Collier Co
Miss Whittle
the Gazette
Dr Pitts Carminative Praised By Greensboro Druggist
T B Rice of Greensboro Georgia testifies after eight years of using Dr Pitts Carminative that it never fails to satisfy and that loyal customers keep returning. He notes it outsells other carminatives soothing syrups and coke drops and claims it is unmatched for calming dissenting children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Rice
Greensboro
Pitts
Marriage of Miss Ellis and Prof Ragland November Ninth
The marriage of Miss Annie Clyde Ellis and Mr Eugene Ragland will occur Wednesday November the gth at 6 30 o clock at St John s Methodist church. Miss Ellis is a graduate of Gordon Institute Barnesville and a devoted church worker. Mr Ragland a Tennessee native and mathematics professor at Neel Institute Griffin is a Christian gentleman connected with Griffin work and has many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Clyde Ellis
Eugene Ragland
St. John’s Methodist Church
H Ey
Ell
Gordon — “Institute
Barnesville
Ellis
Sieto
Jed
University of Tennessee
Neel Institute
Griffin
Ragland
Atlan
Woman Health Treatment Promises Quick Safe Cure
Advertises a painless health treatment claimed to restore manhood for men and offer cures for women. Claims marvelous results and free first treatment. Provides an address in Atlanta Georgia for Mary J Brannon as contact.
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Mary Ji. Brannon
Atlanta
Hall's Great Discovery kidney and bladder cure
One small bottle of Hall's Great Discovery is advertised as curing kidney and bladder troubles including gravel and rheumatism. It targets both men and women and claims to regulate children's bladder issues. Sold by W. A. Wright in Barnesville and advertised from Waco Texas by E. W. Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
E. W. Hart
P. O. Box
Waco
Texas
W. A. Wright
Barnesville
Hall’s Great Discovery Endorsed by Judge Harris
Judge J P Harris of Covington Georgia lauds Hall’s Great Discovery for kidney and bladder ailments in a dated letter from July 23 1998 to Dr E W Hall of Waco Texas endorsing the remedy for sufferers. The missive supports medical claims for urinary problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington, Ga
E. W. Hall
Waco
Texas
Funeral Sermon for Mrs J R Jackson at Meansville Church
Funeral sermon for Mrs J R Jackson, reported dead last week, will be preached at Meansville church next Sunday by Rev J R Jackson of Ceres. A large congregation is expected. Mr J R Jackson thanks everyone for kindness shown during his wife illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Jackson
Collier's Big Store Leads Barnesville Ads
The J. C. Collier Co. store is praised as Barnesville’s pride with managers J. C. Collier and Albert Stephens keeping every department in top form. Advertisements urge readers to trade with this liberal firm and its courteous sales staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Collier Co
Barnesville
Collier’s Big Store
Gordon Institute
J. C. Collier
Albert Stephens
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Medicine
An 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as the only constitutional remedy. It claims the disease is constitutional, notes internal dosing from 10 drops to a teaspoonful and asserts a $100 reward for any failure to cure, urging readers to request circulars and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Clark and Clark accounts in hands for settlement
The books and accounts of Drs. Clark and Clark and of Dr. B J Clark deceased are in my hands for collection and settlement. Parties indebted to either or both are asked to call at my office and settle without delay as collections will be pressed. J J Rogers Attorney at Law
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. Clark & Clark
B. J. Clark
Dee’d
J. J. Rogers
The Lilliputian Bazar Invitation Ending
The article notes that a group of little girls received an invitation last Friday afternoon to a Lilliputan Bazar at the Parsonage on Tomaston Street. The bazar was scheduled for Saturday morning from nine to twelve and mentions some attendees had new items.
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Thomaston Street
Lilliputian Bazaar Delights Dolls With Hats and Prizes
Children visit the Parsonage for a doll show titled Lilliputian Bazaar. Hats from Paris and others dazzle as dolls are dressed in pink blue and white. Lucile Cochran wins the bridal prize amid cheers for Mrs Stephens and the sunny day.
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Paris
Martha
Allie May
Ruby
Margie
Lucile Cochran
Mrs. Stephens
Lilliputian Bazar
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Royal Baking Pov
Superior Court
Sheriff
Public Property
Concord
Zebulon
Dist
County Printing
Household Gods
Goungil
Council Chamber
Scout
V. O. Marshburn
Prof
David Romex
John W. Bull
Gulliver
Minnie
David Kennedy
P. H. Kirp
Union
N. Y
Dr. Davin Krennedy Corporation
Rondout
Reeves & Maddox
Racketers
John Chambers
Phil Rogers
Georgia
Uncle John Chambers
N. L. Bush
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