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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1898
Page
8
Tuesday J Wesley Hanson secretary of the Barnesville Mfg Co departed for a prolonged tour through the north and east. He travels twice yearly and while away he disposes of the mill output. He is making first class yarns in great demand. The mill pays good dividends and is in a prosperous condition.
A neighbor warns a boy nicknamed Tommy about the last mince pie noting fear of illness while the boy asserts his Christian Science upbringing shields him from harm. The exchange captures small town dialogue and social norms.
A Texas wonder claims Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles and more with two months of treatment per bottle. Includes a testimonial from J B Lewis, tax collector. Also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy from F J Cheney & Co, Toledo, with a $100 cure guarantee and 75 cent price.
W H Mircht announces candidacy for re election as Pike County treasurer under the Democratic party. He asks for the support of the people.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a life threatening illness with yellowing skin and weak condition. After three physicians gave up, electric bitters improved with one bottle and after three weeks he recovered. He credits the drug with saving his life and notes it costs 50 cents at W A Wincut Drug Store.
J. W. Stafford & Sons report an immense stock of new spring goods available for examination. The firm invites the public to visit and inspect the assortment, highlighting its enterprising and mammoth operation.
A boy asks for a bottle that wakes him quickly, and the druggist identifies the product as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. He provides a bottle for constipation sick headache liver and stomach troubles.
The Epworth League convention of Georgia will meet in Macon this week and is expected to be a highly interesting and profitable gathering. The organization is noted for doing much good.
Edgar L. Rogers sold a $166 bill of goods to a Merriwether County family on Tuesday. The purchase included seven suits of clothes and gentlemen’s furnishings. L A Collier acted as the salesman.
For over fifty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has soothed teething children, eased gums, relieved pain, cured wind colic, and treated diarrhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle. ask for Mrs Winslow's and no other.
W. H. Mitchell announces his bid for re election to the office of treasurer of Pike County subject to the Democratic primary. He notes one term in office, calls himself competent and worthy, and says he has many friends ready to support him in the race.
George L. Summers started work on his residence this week to add a new dining room and enhance its value. The undertaking aims to improve the property significantly.
Ad touts Dr. R V Pierce Favorite Prescription as a cure for feminine weakness and disease. Claims strengthen womanly organs, ease pregnancy symptoms, and promote healthy motherhood. Notes 90000 women testified and offers free expert advice from Buffalo specialist. Encourages mailing stamps for medical Adviser and cloth edition.
Nearly completed new cottage home by Ben Reeves on Elm Street features modern conveniences and adds to the neighborhood. It will be occupied by W T Bate.
Dr. W. A. Wright advertises One Minute Cough Cure as rapidly restoring thousands of grippe sufferers to health. It is said to cure coughs colds bronchitis pneumonia grippe asthma and long-standing throat and lung diseases.
Tom Langford will be tried next Wednesday before the Superior court at Zebulon. The case draws wide interest and a large crowd is expected, with Tom Watson engaged in the defense or prosecution.
Cabinet size photographs offered at 2.50 per dozen for three days only. Customers urged to come quickly before time expires. By GEO W GRICE of Barnesville Georgia.
Readers are urged to follow weekly Chamberlin Johnson DuBose Co. advertisements as they are important for all who have purchases to make, encouraging patronage of the firm.
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