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Newspaper

Barnesville Gazette

Location

Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1899

Page

4

Savannah hosts rousing address on missions by Dr. R. J. Willingham

At the State Baptist Convention in Savannah the speech by Dr. R. J. Willingham moved the audience to intense emotion. Delegates pledged support for foreign missions, with some urging the session to continue into the night as lights came on. Veterans recalled no comparable scene of passion and prayer in Georgia Baptist history.

R. J. Willingham Barnesville Savannah State Baptist Convention Savannah News Willingham Foreign Mission Georgia Baptist Convention

Roll of Honor at Gordon Institute

The Gazette publishes monthly the Roll of Honor for Sixth Fifth Fourth and Third grades listing pupils with perfect attendance punctuality and no demerits. Names include Roy Liffey Sallie Marchman Lillie Marshbur Margié Milner Minnie Elder Annie Laurie Matthews Minnie Tyler Donna Bain and Mary Ellen Stafford amid weather and roseola illness challenges.

Gordon Institute the Gazette Margié Milner Minnie Elder Annie Laurie Matthews Minnie Tyler Donna Bain

A Handsome New Dwelling In Barnesville

Dr H Perdue closes a contract with A O Bennett to build a two story residence on Thomaston street. The house will be highly modern and thoroughly equipped, aiming to be among the handsomest homes in Barnesville. Construction starts soon on the long-time Perdue family lot.

H. Perdue A. O. Bennett Thomaston Street Perdue Barnesville Bennett

Annual Entertainment: Young Confederate Drama Presented

The Young Confederate, a best military drama, will be staged as part of the Anniversary of Eunomian and Lysian Societies. The historic, balanced presentation features Miss Lovelace, Gordon Institute Orchestra, and Cadet Band. Seventy pupils perform a two and a half hour program. Proceeds aid the Cadet Band and Institute Music Department.

Miss Lovelace Gordon Institute

Barnesville Library seeks Gordon Institute books for new public library

The Barnesville Library Association asks residents to locate old Gordon Institute library volumes and return them to Prof. J. M. Pound. Books likely lie in Barnesville homes as efforts to open the library begin, with a call to search and recover them promptly.

Barnesville Library Association Gordon Institute Barnesville Prof J. M. Pound

Mrs S F Stevens to Rebuild Forsyth Street Home

Mrs S F Stevens announces plans to rebuild her Forsyth Street home on the burned lot. The new five room house will be well finished with modern conveniences and materials are already ordered. work will start as soon as possible.

S. F. Stevens Forsyth Street F. M. Stephens

Holmes Named Assistant Cashier At Barnesville Bank

At a Barnesville Savings Bank directors meeting Robert Holmes was elected assistant cashier. Friends praise his years of service and the progress he is making within the bank.

Barnesville Savings Bank Robert Holmes Holmes

Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy Prevents Pneumonia

A 19th century notice touts Cham Berlain’s Cough Remedy as the safest treatment for la grippe with pneumonia risk. It claims every user avoided pneumonia and promises quicker cure than other treatments. Sold by J. H. Blackburn.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy

The advert touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year old teething remedy used by millions of mothers. It claims to soothe the child ease gums relieve pain cure wind colic and treat diarrhoea with immediate relief. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle.

Mrs. Winslow Mrs Winslow

Handsome Barber Shop Opens Upgraded Barnesville Store

George W. Jordan, proprietor, installed a magnificent floor to ceiling case, repainted the shop, and brought Barnesville's barber service to a first class standard. The shop is now the best equipped in the town.

Barnesville George W. Jordan

Ellington Wins Garden Seed Prize in Gold Offer

Mr Ellington won the $2 50 gold prize offered by W C Jordan and Bro for buying the greatest quantity of garden seed by April 1. He led all participants and appreciated the prize.

W. H. Ellington W. C. Jordan & Bro Ellington

Rev J Sibley To Preach At Local Presbyterian Church

Rev J Sibley of Atlanta will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday with morning and evening services. He is described as an able preacher and is expected to draw a sizeable congregation.

J. S. Sibley Atlanta Presbyterian Church

Sawyer Witch Hazel and Arica Salve Ad Claim

An advertisement promotes Dr Sawyer's Witch Hazel and Arica Salve for eczema piles hives burns and cuts. It claims soothing relief and positive cures with W. C. Jordan & Bro as the distributor.

Shall We Know Each Other in Heaven Sermon Planned

Dr. J. M. Brittain announces Sunday morning service at 11 o'clock with a sermon on Shall we know each other in heaven. The speaker expects an enjoyable message for attendees.

J. M. Brittain

Nannie Shelby to Wed Allie McLelland Waldrop

Miss Nannie Shelby will marry Mr Allie McLelland Waldrop in Waco Texas at Fifth Street Methodist Church on Wednesday evening April 1. The wedding invitation came from Mrs Mannie Baldwin Willis, longtime Barnesville resident, reflecting the bride’s cordial ties with the Georgia town.

Barnesville Mannie Baldwin Willis Nannie Shelby Allie McLelland Waldrop Fifth Street Methodist Church Waco Tex Miss Willis Georgia

One Week Special At Colliers Clothing And Shoes

Colliers promotes a limited run of special attractions on clothing and footwear. The store touts its selection as essential for customers seeking value and style this week.

Colliers

Quiet Hyde Park Wedding Links J B McLean and Eliza Geissom

A quiet wedding was held at the home of Mr and Mrs J M Hopkins Hyde Park on Tuesday evening at 730 oclock with Rev Lowther officiating. The groom J B McLean is the commissary clerk of the insane asylum and the bride Eliza Geissom comes from Troupe Texas. The couple receives best wishes from a wide circle of friends.

Austin Daily Tribune THE Gazette Barnesville J. M. Hopkins Hyde Park Lowther J. B. McLean Insane Asylum Eliza Geissom Troupe Tex

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad

There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together and until recently was thought incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims constitutional treatment and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a hundred dollar pledge if it fails to cure with testimonials and circulars available. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills recommended.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio J. F. Cuenty & Co

Daughters of the Confederacy Meet at Magnolia Inn

The Daughters of the Confederacy hold a meeting at Magnolia Inn tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. All members are urged to attend as it is an important gathering.

Daughters of the Confederacy Magnolia Inn

Dr. Willingham Visits Barnesville Baptist Church

Dr. R. J. Willingham formerly pastor of Barnesville Baptist church preached Tuesday evening at the Barnesville Baptist church. He has served five years as secretary of the Foreign Mission board of the Southern Baptist Convention in Richmond Virginia and continues to do great work. He cherishes Barnesville and is warmly welcomed on his brief visit.

R. J. Willingham Barnesville Baptist Church Foreign Mission Board Southern Baptist Convention Richmond

Earnest Willie to Lecture at Antioch Church

Earnest Willie also known as Mr. Willie D Upshaw will lecture at Antioch church on April 2 and 23. Lectures are free and open to all with expected large crowds.

Willie D. Upshaw Earnest Willie Antioch Church

Forsyth Chronicle publishes Easter edition praised

Mr. B. F. Holder, editor and proprietor, released a handsome and creditable Easter edition last week. The Forsyth Chronicle is noted for its fine presentation and overall quality.

B. F. Holder Forsyth Chronicle

Revival Services at Methodist Church May 7

After three weeks of blessings the revival meetings at the Methodist church closed Sunday night. Pastor says the services may resume in May with Dr. B. Carradine of St. Louis, Mo., to conduct on May 7. Christians urged to pray for God to direct the occasion for His glory and many souls.

Methodist Church Dr. B. Carradine St. Louis

Pike Superior Court Opens in Zebulon With Barnesville Attendance

Pike Superior Court sits in Zebulon this week with many Barnesville residents present. Judge Reagan will push civil business, and it will take all of next week to try the criminals in jail. Visiting lawyers include R T Daniel J S Boynton Lloyd Cleveland T E Patterson W C Beeks J Y Allen J H Lewis Claude Worrell W H Walker C J Lester E L Bryan J F Redding S N Woodward J J Rogers W S Whitaker S J Hale J M Smith C E Bettle and Hon Hoke Smith.

Atlanta Reagan

Franklin and Summers Tie Knot in Powder Springs

Mr. R. M. Franklin of Barnesville and Miss Sarah Lou Summers of Powder Springs wed at the Methodist church in Powder Springs. Rev. Lester officiated the ceremony. The couple left for Barnesville to reside with the groom’s parents, and well wishers extend congratulations.

R. M. Franklin Barnesville Sarah Lou Summers Powder Springs Lester Rock Circuit W. J. Franklin Mrs. Franklin

Que Minute Cough Cure Cures What It Was Made For

An item notes that Que Minute Cough Cure is intended to cure coughs. The message frames the product as designed to relieve cough symptoms.

Card of Thanks for Easter Egg Hunt on Mrs Chambers Lawn

The ladies of the Episcopal Society return thanks to Mrs Chambers for the use of her lawn for their Easter egg hunt last Saturday and to all others who assisted. The GazettE is thanked for many courtesies.

The Episcopal Society

For Rent Six Room House Seeks Tenant

For rent a neat six room house. Apply to C. H. Perdue for details and occupancy arrangements.

C. H.perdue

For Sale: House and Lot on Thomaston Street

Real estate listing for a house and lot on Thomaston Street offered by R. G. Matthews. Property details and price not provided in the fragment.

One Minute Cough Cure

A brief note describes a product named One Minute Cough Cure and mentions a price of £7. The fragment implies a historical ad or listing with minimal context and lacks additional details about maker or usage.

New Manager at Yatesville Enterprise

Judge E. T. Pound has taken charge and vows to make the paper fine. He helped found and edit The Barnesville Gazette. Yatesville prospers as the Enterprise grows its subscription list and looks to bright prospects.

Judge E. T. Pound Yatesville Barnesville Judge Pound

Local Brick and Plaster Work Offered in Barnesville

In Barnesville at the Stocks house H M PirrMan advertises work grading setting brick work and plastering services.

Barnesville Stocks House H. M. PirrMan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Barnesville Sarette Barnesville, GA Roll of Honor Roy Liffey Sallie Marchman Lillie Marshbur Mary Ellen Stafford Ithe Gordon Institute Cadet Corps CaLifornia Fig Sqtare Co California Fig Syrup Co Catifornia Fig Syrup Co San Francisco Gal Louisville, Ky New York, N.Y Gordon Institute Library J.C. Collier CO Hermsdorf Oxford Mills Chamberlain Grippe J. H. Blackburn Soc Handsome Mr. Ellington J.C. Collier CE Texas Daughters of Confederacy Dr. Willingham Zebulon Franklin—Summers R. G. Matthews Barnesville Real Estate S. N. Woodward Francis McCandliss Capt E. J. Murphey Pope Peny Petrolatum Oil Refiners Coraopolis Baresville Edward Elder Ins W. J. Cox
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