Local Gazette Notice Appears on Inside and Outside Pages
A weekly notice appears in both inside and outside pages of The Gazette. The notice highlights local matters for readers, emphasizing continuous public notices across sections.
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1898
Page
4
A weekly notice appears in both inside and outside pages of The Gazette. The notice highlights local matters for readers, emphasizing continuous public notices across sections.
Citizens of Barnesville rally behind the Chautauqua movement calling it highly profitable and entertaining. The project should boost Gordon Institute’s visibility statewide and attract new residents, with town pride riding on broad, enthusiastic backing for Barnesville’s growth.
The piece notes war seems likely between the United States and Spain over Cuba while hoping for peace. It criticizes Spain’s actions, questions U S. rights to invade Cuba, and urges that those pushing war bear the fight. It frames independence as the central issue and warns of distress to citizens.
The Macon Telegraph argues against hasty war with Spain urging careful deliberation, nonpartisan support for the president, and the need for peaceful means if possible. It says McKinley has prudent counsel and that the nation stands with him in seeking peace with honor.
The statement predicts the Chautauqua event will accelerate Barnesville’s development more than in the past, suggesting a strong positive impact on the town’s economy and prospects.
The piece argues the populist party is fading without Tom Watson. It calls for strong support of Barnesville institutions and enterprise to spur growth. It notes Georgia voters have not yet chosen a governor candidate and that a nomination is pending.
A reflective meditation on rains arriving as fate dictates, affecting all people regardless of virtue. The piece frames weather as ordained, with little room for human intervention or action.
The Monroe killing report states Arthur Evans was fatally cut by Joe Wooten in a county quarrel over a friend. Evans allegedly assaulted Wooten with a knife, leading Wooten to draw and fatally wound Evans. Wooten surrendered to Sheriff Newton after the act.
An 19th century style advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant and gentle remedy that cleanses the system, dispels colds headaches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. It promotes use of 50 cent bottles sold by leading druggists with prompt procured by any reliable druggist and warns against substitutes. California Fig Syrup Co lists locations in San Francisco Louisville and New York.
Tuesday afternoon Master W A Prout celebrated his ninth birthday with about sixty children attending. The event was very pleasant and the boy received many mementos from friends, both young and old, who offered warm congratula tions on his progress toward manhood.
A new discovery claims to cure all forms of dyspepsia, regulate the stomach and restore appetite. For sale by Joan H. Blackburn.
Meeting closes at the Methodist church with Rev. E. M. Stanton and Rev. Mr. Little concluding Friday morning. The preachers depart for Gainesville to continue evangelistic work while Rev. W. S. Stevens leads a Sunday afternoon service for youths.
A Derby Center Vermont woman describes chronic side pain heat and throbbing and says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her. She reports fatigue dizziness stopped menses relief from womb trouble headaches and heart palpitations and urges others to try the remedy.
An OCR fragment notes customers can leave spring orders with a local shop. It mentions products and a call to place orders but provides no clear names dates or locations. The readable text suggests a storefront promo encouraging advance purchases.
Local shop promotes a fresh batch of dress fabrics and textiles with a wide selection arriving weekly. Shoppers can find diverse patterns and materials for upcoming sewing projects and fashion updates.
A fragment from a store page lists goods including Brussels rug chenile table cover decorated linen wind shades ladies silk umbrellas and kid gloves. It mentions corsets laces ribbons hats ribbons flowers and trims with prices ranging from cents to a few dollars and various silks and moire fabrics.
Petitioners led by WB. Smith and Edgar Rogers seek to form a corporate body under the name Barnesville Chautauqua Association with power to sue and be sued hold property and contract. Principal business to be yearly intellectual entertainments in Barnesville with stock at 2500 dollars and shares of 25 dollars each. They ask for 20 year duration with renewal, profits to dividends and expansion.
Mr Morris Jacobs traveled to Forsyth to visit his sister and participate in the eight day Passover. The article highlights the long standing Jewish tradition of eating unleavened bread during this festival and remarks on the faithfulness of observance across thousands of years.
A public preface sets a cooperative tone, urging prompt obligations and mutual fairness. The text stresses forbearance, warns of potential mistakes, and invites support without dictatorial demands. It ends by noting a nearby “gang of truck” that a pittance will move.
Pike Superior Court convened in Zebulon on Monday with Judge Marcus W. Beck presiding. The court will sit two weeks and includes many Barnesville lawyers and citizens. Lawrence Hunt now assists at the Barnesville post office awaiting Uncle Sam’s customers.
Last week Jackson, G. Smith & Sons delivered a handsome physician's phaeton to Dr. G. Pope Huguley. The fine wagon, paired with a pretty team, marks the firm’s best work and suits the doctor as he travels to see patients.
Advertises One Minute Cough Cure as a universal remedy for coughs colds croup bronchitis grippe and throat and lung troubles by Dr W A Wright claiming life saving effects for children and others.
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