Local People and Visitations Highlight Bowdon Notes
Bowdon community gossip recalls residents and visitors including Homer Millican Roopville T W Dimmock Carrollton Philip Almon near Centralhatchee Mrs Jeter and son Waco Miss Lila Lovyern Emma Lou Huie and Ockie Huie and William Moore family. An advertisement promotes Dr Shoops Night Cure free book and confidential advice from Racine Wisconsin with Camp Drug Co selling the night cure.
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Old Free Press
Jeter
Homer Millican
Roopville
T. W. Dimmock
Carrollton
Philip Almon
Near Centralhatchee
Chopping cotton pace marked in our ville social notes
Ed Grizzard and family visited Will Grizzard and family Saturday night and Sunday. Miss Bessie Dial was the guest of Miss Hettie Lee Saturday night and Sunday. Charles Brock and family were guests of the C. Dial family. Mattie Dial attended commencement at Bowdon last week. Pearl Dial visited Stella Dial Sunday. Lenora Brock visited Mattie Dial Sunday. Desser and Duke sisters and Nellie Dial were guests Sunday. Phobe Duke visited Mrs Alice Hardon Sunday.
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A. J. Andrews
Echoehere
Bremen
Lila Lovyern
William Moore
J. B. Moore
Our
Ville
Ed Grizzard
Will Grizzard
Bessie Dial
Hettie Lee
Charles Brock
C. Dial
Lenora Brock
Mattie Dial
Desser
May Duke
Stella
Nellie Dial
Phebe Duke
Alice Hardon
Chronic Constipation Cured with Foley Laxatives
Treats chronic constipation with Foley's Oring Laxative to aid digestion and stimulate liver and bowels. Promotes natural action and quick relief. Foley's Urino Laxative offered as non nauseating option. Sold by Hamrick's Pharmacy.
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Foley
Hamrick
Dissolution of Holloway and Rivers Partnership
Notice states the partnership of Holloway and Rivers is dissolved by mutual consent with J W Rivers assuming all obligations. The business continues under J W Rivers after he bought W J Holloway's interest. Dated April 2nd, 1908.
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Holloway & Rivers
WJ Holloway
J W Rivers
W J Holloway
Pleasant View Singing Meeting Report
Pleasant View Singing met at 9 30 p m with opening song by Prof S B Duncan Elections elected E L Pearce as chairman and T A Lott as secretary A arranging committee was named including E Cree B R Layton W W Pruitt and C R Mote Devotional led by Rev 13 R Layton Music sessions ran in blocks totaling over two hours with several committees reporting After a long afternoon session the meeting closed with E L Pearce as chairman and T A Lott as secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant View
S.B. Duncan
E. L. Pearce
T A Lott
E. Cree
B. R. Layton
W. W. Pruitt
C.R. Mote
R. Layton
C. R. Mote
P. S. Rowland
S. S. Weir
Tne
J. W. A. Rowland
J. E. Harrison
H. E Reeves
F. A. Nicholson
William Moore
J. L. Carter
T. A. Lott
S. B. Duncan
J. W. A Rowland
T.A. Lott
Health Coffee and Woman's Roles Promoted in 19th Century Ad
An ad contrasts outdated female virtues with a coffee substitute. It extols sewing, cooking, gentleness, self reliance, and housekeeping while promoting Dr Shoop’s Health Coffee from Racine Wisconsin as a grain based, quick brewing substitute claimed to fool experts. Burnett and Merrell sell the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop
Racine
Wis
Burnett & Merrell
Teachers Examination For Licenses In Carrollton
Applicants for teaching licenses must take exams at the Public School building in Carrollton on Friday and Saturday June 19 and 20. There is no change in texts, and Duttons School Management will be added to study. The test emphasizes state equipment this year. Exams begin promptly at 8 30 a.m. with applicants expected to appear on time. J. S. Travis C. C. S. C.
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Carrollton
Roarks
Dutton
Stateeniound
J. 5
Travis
Cleanliness the Key to Health Says Modern Medicine
The Griffin News and Sun urges universal cleanliness to curb flies and disease. It cites an Atlanta Constitution piece asserting that simple hygiene, kitchen sanitation, and screened food stop fly spread, and warns one neighborhood cannot win solo. It promotes Foley’s Kidney Remedy and urges prompt care for kidney or bladder trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
New York Times
Griffin News
Sun
The Lee-Jackson Co Advertises Extract Flavors
An old advertisement notes price details for extracts at ten cents per pound and one cent offers. It lists flavors such as Lemon and Vanilla and mentions a five cent box and searchlight matches in seven one-dot boxes. Globe matches are referenced.
J A F Broom Accepts Carroll County Commissioner Bid
A formal letter from J A F Broom replying to a citizen petition in Carroll County. He thanks supporters for their confidence and agrees to run for Commissioner of Roads and Revenues, pledging fair treatment and best efforts if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
J. A. F. Broom
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Urges Early Use
Personal ad urges anyone with suspected kidney issues to take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once to prevent Bright's disease or diabetes. Warns that delay strengthens the condition. Sold by Hamrick's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Foley
Rick's Pharmacy
Hamrick
Georgia Democrat declares candidacy for State Treasurer
A voter letter from William J. Speer seeks the Democratic nomination for Georgia State Treasurer in the June 4 primary. He cites over twenty years in the office and pledges faithful service and scrutiny of his record.
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Wm. J. Speer
It Reaches the Spot Says Omega Store Owner
Mr. E. Humphey of Omega Ohio, president of Adams Co Telephone Co and Home Telephone Co, praises Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and throat issues. It reaches the cough spot and heals throat lung and chest, with a trial bottle free and bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
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E. Humphey
Omega, C
Adams Co. Telephone Co
Home Telephone Co
Pike Co., Jr
Dr. King
Johnson Drug Co
Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold With Gold Value Claim
A Ce dar View Mississippi merchant markets Dr King’s New Life Pills promising customers they receive gold-weight value for constipation malaria or biliousness. Tins sold under guarantee at Johnson Drug Co with 25¢. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers also offered by Hamrick’s Pharmaco.
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G Stewart
Cedar View
Miss
Dr. King
Johnson Drug Go
DeWitt
Hamrick’s Pharmaco
A Serious Joke Misattributed in Dublin Riot Tale
A noted joke in Le ver s Charles OMelley is traced to Frederick Welcome a Trinity College student Dublin He claimed to hear a voice in the sewer and spurred a mob to dig up the street troops were called and a riot ensued The piece repeats an old dialogue quoted from the Atlanta Constitution and notes a mule shipment from Sewart and Fleeming
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Charles O’melley
Frederick, Welcome
Trinity College
Dublin
Welcome
Darky
Atlanta Constitution
Remedy claims for electric bitters and Restorative in spring fatigue
An 19th century style health notice touts Eletric Bitters as the cure for climate related illness and general debility and promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as a fast acting tonic. It cites improvements in nerves appetite digestion and energy and lists Johnson Drug Co Camp Drug Co as sellers.
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Promotes Gentle Bowels
The cough syrup claims not to constipate and uses a laxative principle that gently moves the bowels. It is said to be pleasant to take and is recommended for children with a taste comparable to maple sugar. Sold by Hamrick's.
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Kennedy
Hamrick
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Athens
Misa Emma Lou
Ockie Huie
Atlanta
South Georgia
New Orleans
Scott
Lee-Jackson
Arm & Hammer Soda
Alaska
Aragon Coffee Company
Brazil
THE
Lee-Jackson CO
J. A. B- Broom
BA Johnson
Couch
Gareth Rufus Henslea
C Smith
Frank Couch
Xmith
A Couch
Theodon
McPherson
Williningon
de Wamith
Gale
Wills
Smith John Hardin
Smith
Wells
Jemes
John Couch
Embry
Boyd Jame Noles
Johnson
JoBngon
McWhorter
Wallis
Waileah
Sewart & Fleeming
Z.gancher Jautomatic
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