Local physician announces fees and services in Carrollton notice
The notice from Wa. Gavanine M D in Carrollton lists charges for medical and midwifery services and dental work. Fees include Mirage 30 cents, prescriptions 1.00, midwifery 5.00, extracting teeth 50 cents, reducing dislocations 4.00 to 5.00, consultation 3.00, and various instruments. Also mentions ready-made garments from Bradley & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Yanile
Carrollton
Lowell Road
Notice of Retail Stock by W. W. Fi rs 1886
During 1886 the vendor will carry in stock a full assortment of crude and staple drugs Proprietary medicines school books and stationery white lead paint lamp goods tobacco and seeds. The undersigned invites patronage and signs off respectfully W. W. Firs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.ow. Firrs
Unclear product claim for health cures in old ad
An OCR fragment advertises a health cure product for various ailments including fever sores piles and eruptions. It promises guaranteed satisfaction with money refunded and lists a price per box. Sold by Mal Loin, Hinarick & Ca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brea Sanya
Mal Loin
Hinarick & Ca
Tax Lien Notices From Various Districts
A historic list of tax liens across districts eleven through nine and sixth to seventh, naming property owners such as J. Juha, Jos Richardson, M. A. Bell, RT Power, Joh Jones, Y Sawtell, Job A Strickland, and LY Sawtell. It details tax amounts, districts, and properties including horses, oxen, cows, and acres, with references to trustees and agents like CoA Newd Law and Sawtell’s agents. The notices indicate property seizure to satisfy tax debts for 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Juha
Jos
Richardson
M.A. Bell
Shi
Mitchell Fortes
Tell Agent Co Lateran
Sawtel
Tor Joh Jones
Jobi A
Strickland
LY Sawtell
Ky Barr
Dent A. T. Shatter
Adamson
John T. Meador
Stewart
McDaniel
Uijliard
IG Jones
Tava Orl
Morrow
Easter Woul
Joel Philips
Elvet Bitters Promised Relief For Stomach Kidney Ailments
A reader from West J reports using Elvet Bitters, calling it the best purifier, after three years of remedies failing for stomach and kidney issues. The testimonial notes rapid improvement and mentions prior use of electric fitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iilrawn Cameron
Dewier
Hens
West J
Ing
Pyes Electric Fitters
Halhuin
Local Intelligence and Family Notices
The column reports mid day train continuation on the S G N line. Purchases and sales include T F Marlow selling opposite L C Mandeville to Martin Crider and EM Noles selling Bowden road place to H G Roop for about 2500 dollars. Bowdon items show doctors moving practice and a postmaster appointment. Several deaths and illnesses are noted including Mrs G W Burson paralysis and typhoid deaths of Wash Loy Yorn and Nancy E Kirht. Subscriptions to The Free Press grow as families relocate and a marriage occurs between Fannie Rubizon and Bobo of Douglas County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EM. Noles
Bowden Road
H. 9. Roop
Superior Court
Maraison
Douglas
G. W. Burson
W. Burson
Wwe
Bowdon
Frank Tannal
Tle
Wedowee
Randolph County News
C. Brock
Dr. Aderholt
W.dronus, Jr
Plaice
Todge
Bey
Price
Brenton
Wash Loy Yorn
Zexe Polk
Douglas County
Villa Rica
Douglasville
Paulding New Ira
Free Press
W. A. Walker
Fannie Rubizon
Bobo
M. Garrett
J.C. McGarity
Burwell
Croft
D. We
F.T. Croft
F. H. Sanders
Cass County
Texas
Cass
Marion
Jefferson
Lost $500 in town on last Wednesday evening
Mr. Al Perkins reported missing $500 from his coat pocket after leaving town between 2 and 3. He searched along the road and in town with no trace by Thursday morning. The community sympathizes and a liberal reward is offered for the return of the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Perkins
Ben Brown
W.L. Davenport
Roopvilly
Thomas King
Lewis
Mr. Rowe
Johnson
Robbie Goodmay
Harvis County
A Heroic Deed by Boys at Simontons Mills
A few days ago little Frank Brown son of Mr 13 F Brown was playing upstairs in Simontons Mills when he was caught on a rapidly revolving wheel. Playmate Charlie Stanmond and Owen Conner on the floor below sprang forward seized the shaft and stopped the wheel by sheer strength risking personal harm. Frank was injured though not seriously, we hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
F. Brown
Simontons ‘Mills
Charlie Stanmond
Owen Conner
Frank
Madrigal Advertisements and Notices Mixed from 1885
A collage of 19th century classifieds and notices including firm liquidation at cost from M McLennon Carrollton 1885, clothing sales, poultry for sale Plymouth Rock, coffin listings from Row Trakley & Co, debt collection threats from Askew Bradley & Co, Vick's Floral Guide 1856 promotion, partnership news about Jerry Stewart and Whit Long, and a medicinal ad for Strong's Pectoral Pills warning of neglectful coughs and consumption risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLendon & Co
M. McLennon
Carrollton
Dec
Sand Hill District News From Country Jack
Report notes residents confined by cold weather for a week. J A F Brown elected Justice of the Peace in the district on an unspecified date. Babe Birdsong and family plan to move to Sand Mountain in a few days. Mentions land of Uncle Wesley Amiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Jack
J.A.F. Brown
Babe Birdsong
Sand Mountain
Uncle Wesley
Stripling's Chapel Notes and Local Happenings
Estate purchases near Sand Hill and old Carrollton. rental of 50 acres and remainder by Uphaw. cheap rac trap success noted with improvised water-filled can setup. Academy open with 35 students amid mud and cold. town marshal re-elected. Anecdotes include a money mishap, a quick marriage, measles in Little Paul Dean, and local sales by W. P. Dickson. Weather near zero and police activity described, plus townsfolk leaving for the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Nichols
Sand Hill
Miliian Upshaw
Old Carrollton
T. M. Kelly
Villa Rica
Fy Roberds
Jennie Morris
Paul Dean
Thomas Dean
Campbell County
W. P. Dickson
Holland's Mills
Thos
Jones
Dickson
Sand Eti
Als, Strickland
Burs
Mt. Zion School
Mattie Worl
Ora Wilkerson
Palmetto
Della Reese
Newnan
W. A. Richards
W.G. Camp
Bridauy
W. B. Richard
Potter and Hall
Walton County
Columbus
Chattathoochee
Messrs
RA Jackson
Neal Ayers
Reese Neal
Jeff Watkins
W. J’holland
Winds of Bible Debt Lesson Hidden in Local Letter
A lengthy handwritten note from a rural Texan correspondent discusses debt, honesty, and religious exhortations. It laments business negligence among church members, praises fair dealing, and argues against living on credit while urging love and responsibility. The writer quotes scriptures and references local figures and contexts to urge prudent finances and ethical conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. ME
Henderson
Role Pree Press
Ballitt
Tronger
Flint
Christ
Livy Crockett
Carolinas
Pacific
Library Society Receives Books From Oscar Reese
A fragmentary notice thanks Oscar Reese for sending books to a local library society. The message expresses appreciation and invites others to contribute good books for the young people. The text is garbled but indicates community support and transfer of reading material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drak Frreypy
Ziom
Library Society
D.S
Oscar Reese
Esqi
Weather Signals Description From Historical Flags
Weather flags indicate temperature and storm outlooks. No 1 white flag signals colder conditions when paired with a black square. No 2 orange flag warns of cyclonic weather. Numbers 1 2 003 mark Fahrenheit readings and advance notice of forecasted temps up to 24 hours ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alwiya
Alwiys
Loval Raine
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Carroll Free Press
Carrollton GA
Gavanine
Bradley & Fo
Vinehtens
Sheri Wewitt
Fijs Deivid Organ
de Pines
Boles Wales
Sewent Ashe
Coperty
LP Burk
Dh Newton
Notico
Local Intelligence
S. G.& N. AL Tiler
T. F. Marlow
L. C. Mandeville
Martin Crider
Joe Croft
Wogansville
G. Grice
Edwardsville
Ala
Standard
Temple
Hamilton
Deerhold
Doctor A
Heard County
Laurenge
Nancy E. Kirht
Shadrach Light
Wleburne Conunty
Alabama
Presbyterian Church
Pexyas
Lost Creek Deptist Church
Twvelock
Major Richardson
Mac
Thomasson
Courtney Meu
Pease
Courtney Meadows
Goth
Plymouth Rock
Epwis TV
Co’fins
ROW
Trakley& Cas
Ethan
Mike
Askew Bradley & Co
Vick
Zee
Floral Guide
Ierry Stewart
Whit Long
Harry
Carroll County
County News
Whitesburg
Robert H. Springer
Chattahoochee
Houstons’ Ferry
Enoch ‘Thornton
R. H. Springer
K. A. Woodward
Jenkinsburg
F. A. Williams
Ben Lasetter c
Cy AL Wager
Florida
Ben Wager
Land of Flowers
Frere Press
AL Williams
Bartow
W. W. Bailey
Jackson Ga
Cit
Zen
W. UA. Wright
Ife
Wright
Bowdon College
Lst
Alte
Mr. Wright
Gibbs
Stripling
Wall
Ian
Comanche County
Wea Chandler
Crawford's Mills
Billie Watkins
Saith
Foland's Mills
County Line
Carrollion
Peter
Holston
West Wales
Bee
Bageinett
Arrow
al Mb
Tron
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall Shey
Jennie June
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