Milledgeville names police chief elect stalls over salary
Mr. J. E. McNair elected police chief Monday night has not accepted the post at a salary of 60 dollars. A council meeting Tuesday afternoon failed to finalize the appointment due to Alderman Buttrill's absence and the election moved to Monday night. Alderman Settle was authorized to find an interim officer until the matter is settled.
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J. E. McNair
McNair
Mildedgeville
Buttrill
Settle
Special White Goods Sale Extends One Week at Busy Corner
The Busy Corner extends its white goods sale for another week inviting shoppers to hurry to the White Goods department for continued discounts on appliances and household essentials.
Recipe for Gray Hair Care and Barbo Compound
This ad offers a home remedy using Bay Rum Barbo Compound glycerine and water to darken gray hair. Mix as directed, apply twice weekly, and rely on Barbo Compound for dandruff relief and hair softening without staining the scalp.
Russell Elected Col Russell Heads Jackson Rifles Officers
Col H D Russell becomes colonel while W D Pope and W R Carmichael are named first and second lieutenants for the Jackson Rifles all noted as experienced military men likely to lead an efficient unit.
Lost Christmas Season Bird Strayed Near Barrow Shoot
A black barrow with a white throat, weighing 71 pounds, was lost during a Christmas shoot. A reward is offered for its return to Marvin Ridgeway.
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Marvin Ridgeway
Rexall Store Promotes Laxative as Ideal For All
A prominent New Orleans druggist endorses Rexall Orderlies as the ideal laxative for men women and children based on formula and customer feedback. He notes the product is pleasant to take gentle in action and achieves consistent results and mentions exclusive selling rights with trial sizes at ten cents. SLATON DRUG CO. THE REXALL STORE
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Hig
New Orleans
Rexall
Slaton Drug CO
Farmers Bank of Jenkinsburg Reelects Directors
The Farmers Bank of Jenkinsburg held its annual stockholders meeting on Friday the 14th with a satisfactory showing. Directors L O Benton B F Akin H G Asbury J W Benson T J Harris S D Thurston and H C Childs were reelected. B F Akin named president J W Benson vice president and H C Childs cashier for 1916. A sum equal to 10 percent of the capital was added to the surplus account.
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Farmers Bank of
Jenkinsburg
L. O. Benton
B. F. Akin
H. G. Asbury
J. W. Benson
T. J. Harris
S. D. Thurston
H. C. Childs
For Sale or Rent Six Room Cottage in Jackson
Six room cottage with modern conveniences and a servant’s house in the yard at the W. M. Taylor place. Apply to Mrs. J. B. Thomas, West Ave. Jackson, Ga. January 21.
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W. M. Taylor
J. B. Thomas
West Ave
Jackson
Danderine Promise: Beautiful Hair With Quick Results
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as a hair treatment that stops dandruff and itching within minutes. It claims hair regrows finer and fuller after weeks, improving texture, lustre, and apparent abundance with a 25 cent bottle available at drug stores.
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Adv
Carter May Enter Race for County School Superintendent
The 1916 primary prognosis points to R. L. Carter as a probable candidate for County School Superintendent. Carter, a Ham & Carter Company member and son of J. S. Carter, is educated and well regarded in business circles. Friends urge him to run, believing he would mount a strong campaign if he enters. An answer is expected in coming weeks.
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R. L. Carter
Carter
Ham & Carter Company
J.S. Carter
C. S. Maddox
Board of Education
A Texas Wonder Cure Advertisement
A Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles dissolves gravel diabetes and rheumatism in men and women Regulates bladder troubles in children Floating support warns that if not sold by a druggist it can be mailed for 1 00 One bottle covers two months and testimonials are available from other states Dr E W Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis MO lists druggists as sellers.
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Texas
E. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Presbyterian Church Sermons By Rev Isaac Miller
The pastor Rev Isaac Miller will preach Sunday at 11 a m and 7 p m inviting the community to attend these services at the church.
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Isaac Miller
Cold Weather Aches and Pains Hint Kidney Failure Link
An ad for Foley Kidney Pills claims cold weather causes aches and pains through kidney waste buildup and promises relief. The Ow! Pharmacy features the remedy.
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Foley
Ady
Beef cattle for sale by T. B. Conner
Advertisement notes beef cattle for sale and directs interested buyers to contact T. B. Conner for more details.
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T. B. Conner
Mother’s Friend Promised to Easing Expectant Mothers
An advertisement extols the external remedy “Mother’s Friend” for pregnancy pains and nerves soothing effects. The Bradfield Regulator Co. offers a free booklet and urges mothers to obtain a bottle from local druggists, claiming long standing use and favorable letters.
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Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Edg
Atlanta
Former Butts County Lady Dies in Texas
Mrs. R. E. Buttrill, oldest resident of the area, died after a short illness in Longview Texas at age eighty four. She helped occupy the first house built in Longview. She leaves several daughters and grandchildren including Mrs. John Womack of Marshall. Funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon.
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Longview
Texas
R. E. Buttrill
John Womack
Marshall
Shreveport
Times
Citrolax advertised by The Owl Pharmacy
An advertisement touts Citrolax as effective for constipation sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels. Claims rapid relief for headaches and a thorough flushing with no pain or nausea while keeping the system cleansed and wholesome.
Wanted to Buy Corn and Seed in 1911 Notice
Advert placed by E. O. Huson seeking corn peas cotton seed and scrap cotton assets. Offers to save buyers money on hulls and directs readers to see Huson in the rear of the post office dated November 26, 1911.
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Hulls
E. O. Huson
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promises Strength
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthening remedy. It claims to drive out malaria, enrich the blood, and build up the system for both adults and children.
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Grove
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Jackson Rifles
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H. D. Russell
W. D. Pope
W. R. Carmichael
Thedford
P. A. Capdau
Farmers Bank
Postell
J. C. Kinard & Co
Mr. Carter May
Presbyterian Church
Butts County
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