Poker Game Survives Pike Opera House Fire 1866
A fireman recalls the Pike Opera House blaze when four men continued a poker game around an oak table as flames rose and roofs burned. The room emptied only for a frightened colored man to gather money from the floor as firefighters saved the scene and fought the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Pike Opera House
Baker Street
Shooks Ne 2
Great Pike
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Pain Balm Endorsed by Readers and Sold Widely
A promotional note extols Chamberlain's Pain Balm as proven by years of use and cites a reader letter from L. G. Bagley of Hueneme California. The ad claims relief for rheumatism, lame back, sprains and swellings and lists All Druggists as the seller. It ends by urging readers to stop suffering and try Dr Miles' Pape Pilla.
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Chamberlain
L. G. Bagley
Hueneme
Cal
No-To-Bac touted as cure for tobacco habit
Advertisement claims No-To-Bac instantly makes quitters strong and full of vigor, with many gaining weight in ten days. It states over 400000 cured and offers 50c or $1.00 purchase from druggists with a guarantee to cure. Booklet and sample mailed free from Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Georgia Notice of Application for Adminstration
J M Collins applies for permanent letters of administration on the estate of Mary G Collins, late of Botts County Georgia. The Ordinary James F Carmichael will rule on the application on the first Monday in December 1897. Signed December 1 1897.
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Georgia
Botts
J.M. Collins Hasin
Mery G.collins
Jas. F. Carmichael
ButtTs County
J. M. Collins
Jas. A. Collins
Jas. F. Carmichaexu
Georgia Sheriff Sells Property in Butts County Auction
State of Georgia Butts County announces sale before the courthouse door in Jackson on the first Tuesday in December 1897. The sale includes a 2 5 undivided interest in a Fincherville store lot of 12 acres and 100 acres Pigeon Roost land in Worthville district. Property levied to satisfy a Butts Superior Court execution in favor of W T Roberts and J M Burker against O B Knowles J N Knowles and J J Buffington endorsee. Tenant in possession given written notice. Nov 1 1897. J C BEAUCHAMP Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Georgia
Boutts County
Worthville
G. M
Tip Wilson
J. J. Wilson
L. C. Knowles
Mrs. Welch
J. N. Knowles
Superior Court
Butts County
W.T. Roberts
J. M. Burker
O. B. Knowles
J.J. Buffington
J.C. Beauchamp
Georgia Butts County discharge hearing for estate administrator
H L Gray administrator de bonis non of John LeGuinn petitions to be discharged and receive letters of dismission on the first Monday in February 1898. The Ordinary, Jas F Carmichael, issues the citation to heirs and creditors to show cause.
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Georgia
Butts County
H. L. Gray
de Bonis
John LeGuinn
Jas. F. Carmichael
Buttits
S. M. Mathews
F. M. Weaver
Jas. PF. Carmichael
Butis County
Prudie L. Plymale
R. B. Plymale
J. F. Carmichael
Gilmore seeks letters of administration for decedent R F Gilmore
Jas H Gilmore has filed for letters of administration de bonis non on the estate of R F Gilmore in Georgia County. Creditors and next of kin are cited to appear at the clerk's office within the legal time to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness dated November 2, 1897.
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Georgia
Jas. H. Gilmore
R. F. Gilmore
Singula
R. F
Jas. F. Carmichael
Twelve Months' Support Announcement for Nancy Goins
Betts County Georgia commissioners report to allot twelve months' support from the estate of D S Goins for Nancy Goins widow. The report was filed timely and will be reviewed on the first Monday in December 1897. Official signature dated October 29 1897.
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Georgia
Betts County
Nancy Goins
D.S. Goins
Jas. F. Carmichael
Sale of M. W. McKibben estate in Jackson Georgia
Executors R M Fletcher and David J Spencer announce a sale of the estate in Jackson Butts County Georgia on December 8 1897 during legal hours. The listing includes horses mules hogs wagons buggies harness saddles farming gear a six horsepower engine cane mill Bouser and Butcher feed mill cut off saw gin sundries and other property with terms cash and sale to continue daily until all sold.
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M. W. McKibben
Jackson
Butts County
Georgia
Bouser & Butcher
R. M. Fletcher
David J. Spencer
M. V. McKibben
Lands of A G Smith estate to be sold in Jackson
By order of the court of ordinary of Butts county the lands of A G Smith deceased will be sold at the courthouse in Jackson on the first Tuesday in December 1897. The estate includes 223 acres known as the home place and 150 acres known as the Emanuel Smith place, totaling 373 acres. Sold to pay debts and for distribution. Cash. November 1, 1897. Z P Smith, Adm'r.
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Georgia
Butts County
Mrs. Barnes
J. L. Barnett
Emanuel Woes
Emanuel Smith
Yancey
Home Lace
J. M. Taye
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Jackson Mercantile Company
Thompson
Jackson Mercantiled
The
Star Store
Dr. Miles
Pate Pilla
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