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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1898
Page
6
An advertisement asserts Ayers Sarsaparilla remains unchanged after five decades, claiming the same plant, cures, and testing methods endure. It dismisses modern chemistry as unnecessary and emphasizes the product as a sovereign blood purifier unchanged since its early use.
Jewellers J H Bate & Co have received Gordon Institute souvenir spoons. Two varieties exist, one with a likeness of the old building showing part of the auditorium and another featuring the auditorium alone. They are described as beautiful and expected to sell well.
Hon Allen D Candler candidate for governor will address Zebulon Georgia next Monday on issues related to his campaign. The event invites all eligible voters to hear him and engage in public questions before the electorate.
The ad urges readers to take Swift's Specific to cleanse the blood and purify the system now while impurities build up during winter. It claims a thorough course toning the whole body prevents common summer illnesses and strengthens health for the hot season.
An ad promotes S.S.S. as a pure vegetable blood remedy to fortify against summer sickness, claiming it removes impurities and supplies rich blood. It emphasizes that the tonic contains no potash or mercury and is Natere’s exclusive formula.
Mr. Augustus Franklin Hamil born February 26 1840 in Pike County Georgia died March 13 1898 in Evergreen Alabama. He served four years in the Civil War and after his conversion joined the M E Church South later serving on the church and local council. He leaves a wife Elizabeth J Flowers four sons and a community of friends who honor his memory.
Lldik won at Athens Saturday while Charley duBignon suffered a dislocated hip in a fall. The doctor calls it a very painful injury likely to keep the injured student out for about a month. DuBignon, formerly a pupil of Gordon Institute.
Mr. Magnus B. Milner, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. P. Milner, graduated last week from the University of Maryland Baltimore dental department after two years of study. He held a good class standing and may practice in Philadelphia.
A Cleveland man Gustav Thurmaster reports a cold and chest pain improved after using Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. He says two bottles cured the cough and promotes the remedy priced at 25 cents with a warning to Take only Bull's.
The Jackson Argus in its final issue extends best wishes to Dr J C Beauchamp in his race for Representative in Pike county. It praises him as one of the ablest men in the state and says he would reflect credit on Georgia as a legislator.
Last Saturday afternoon the Griffin second nine beat the Gordon Institute Sophomore nine on a vacant spot between the railroads. A good crowd witnessed the game and Griffin proved an easy winner. The visit of the Griffin team was enjoyed by Barnesville.
Charles M. Brittain delivered his first sermon at the Baptist church on Sunday morning with the theme Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever. A good congregation attended. the effort was pronounced a success. Brittain, a Mercer University student, prepares for the gospel ministry and the Gazette wishes him success.
Sunday afternoon at the auditorium Mr W K Matthews international secretary of the College Y M C A spoke on this work. A good crowd attended and found the address interesting and helpful. The Gordon Institute Y M C A is prosperous.
Mr H H Gray plans a handsome two story residence on the vacant Thomaston street lot beyond J L Hunt's home. Plans have been accepted and work will start at once. Mr A O Bennett is expected to secure the contract.
Sunday services drew good crowds across Barnesville. At the Methodist church Dr W W Wadsworth preached both morning and evening. The Baptist church featured Charles M Brittain in the morning, the pastor absent at the State Baptist Convention. Presbyterian services by Dr Rolfe Hunt, with plans announced to build a new church house soon.
A 19th century style ad claims foul breath signals constipation and promises quick permanent cure with Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets. It attributes multiple discomforts to digestion and offers a 1008 page medical adviser in exchange for one cent stamps to the World’s Dispensary Association in Buffalo New York.
Notice advertising O. M. Jones' Hair Tonic as the best remedy for hair loss dandruff and itching of the scalp. Large bottle sec for sale at the barber shop next to P. O.
A brief item notes DeWitt's Little Early Risers and a reference to The i feete pitts in a compact, period voice. No further context or details are provided in the readable text, leaving the two phrases as the central figures.
Hon. Robert L. Berner, candidate for governor, will speak in Zebulon on Thursday April 14. A large crowd is expected as he shares entertaining remarks and outlines his campaign for high office to voters in the county.
The advertisement proclaims Browns' Iron Bitters quickly and permanently cures neuralgia and all diseases of the blood nerves and stomach. It claims the remedy has been used for nearly a quarter of a century and remains a valued option sold by all dealers.
Pike county will feature many candidates for state and county offices with several contenders for each post. Voters should evaluate all claims and vote for the best men in every race.
A new discovery claims to cure all forms of dyspepsia, regulate the stomach and restore appetite. Sold by John H Blackburn.
An unusual campaign pitch from Joe W. Reeves promoting his Cash Store. He touts low prices on groceries plantation supplies and flour and urges readers to patronize his store for abundant stock and favorable terms while hinting at war fears and national pride. Reeves frames voting with cash purchases and pledges an unlimited term if elected.
Multiple candidates announce bids for public offices in Pike and Monroe counties. W H Smith seeks Pike tax receiver, J C Beauchamp runs for representative, Charles Matthews linked to tax receiver, and Cyrus H Sharp seeks Monroe Superior Court Clerk. All are subject to the Democratic primary. March 14, 1898.
The piece chronicles Mrs. Nellie J. Lord of Stratford Corner Florida who survived heart failure and neuralgia after suffering severe illness. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring her blood vitality and heart function, leading to recovery and renewed family happiness. The narrative frames her as a public example of healing through the remedy sold by druggists.
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