No Gause For Alarm in Georgia Troop Call
Apr 28 1898 editorial argues Georgia’s troop quota will be small and stresses local patriotism. It notes counties can forego service, praises the Ladies Memorial Association and Daughters of the Confederacy for graveside honors, and asserts Anglo Saxon liberty will prevail in the Cuban conflict.
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Epiror Gazette
Georgia
Ladies’ Memorial Association and Daughters of the Confederacy
Cuba
Spain
United States
B. M. ‘Turner
Pike Countys Senate Seat In Rotation Debate
Macon correspondence notes talk of asking the twenty second district executive committee to back a district democratic primary for state senator. The district includes Bibb Monroe and Pike with Pike due to name the senator. Two Pike candidates named Redding and Garner. Likely Bibb will honor rotation. no district committee meeting called yet.
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Macon
Atlanta Constitution
Pike County
Twenty-Second
Bibb
Monroe
Pike
Messrs
Redding
Gardner
Young Lawyer Volunteering For U S Service From Barnesville
Mr Wright Willingham a former Gordon Institute pupil and Rome lawyer has offered his services to the Fifth Georgia regiment and is ready to join the war effort for Uncle Sam. He is a popular figure with many friends in Barnesville.
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Wright Willingham
Gordon Institute
Rome
Fifth Georgia Regiment
Sam
Barnesville
5Th Regiment
Jno. S. Candler
Fifth Regiment Infantry
Georgia Volunteers
Atlanta
United States
Spain
Barnesville Blues
John F.ae
R. L. Swatts
Adj
F. M. Stafford
Mrs Gibson of Red Bone Dies After Illness
Mrs. C F Gibson of Red Bone in Monroe county died Sunday night after several weeks of illness. She was a middle aged woman loved by the community and active in Christian work. Her loss is mourned by many friends.
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C. F. Gibson
Red Bone
Monroe County
Boarders Wanted for Furnished Rooms at Murpney Home
J. T. Murpney offers several rooms for rent in a conveniently located home. Rooms are well furnished and available to boarders.
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J. T. Murpney
Judge Beck Endorsed for Re Election to Superior Court
The Jackson Argus editorial reprints in The Gazette praises Judge M W Beck. It argues there is little opposition to his re election, citing his conscientious service and evident ability. The Argus and local bar foresee a unanimous endorsement for another term.
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the Gazette
Jackson Argus
the Argus
Beck
Superior Court
Georgia
Argus
Home Guards organized to defend homes in Barnesville
George E Huguley mobilizes a Home Guards group in Barnesville with fifty men vowing to equip Winchester rifles for rapid defense. The piece then shifts to a medical pitch for Hall's Catarrh Cure, claiming it as a constitutional treatment with a $1000 failure guarantee and circulating circle of testimonials.
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Barnesville Blues
George E. Huguley
Bose Lamar Kills John Laster After House Attack
Last Saturday night Bose Lamar shot and killed John Laster after an earlier confrontation near Laster's home. Lamar fled, tied his mule, and returned to shoot Laster in the leg. Dr. Shannon attended, but Laster died. Lamar remains at large.
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Cabaniss
Bose Lamar
John Laster
Laster
Lamar
Shannon
Fine Cattle Move Through Thomaston to Cuba
Last Friday a large car load of fine beef cattle passed through here from Thomaston to Cuba. Thomaston is a large cattle market and the business in that line has been immense. Barnesville is fast becoming a great cattle market.
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Thomaston
Cuba
Barnesville
Collier's Store Promotes Largest Cheapest Stock
An advertisement claims COLLIER'S offers the largest and cheapest stock for spring purchases and assures customers will be satisfied, urging readers to try the store. The text emphasizes value and customer loyalty as a selling point.
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Elseea
Silk season market offers best selection at low prices
The article markets first choice silks with rising prices and world craze. It claims early buying secured the lowest prices and the best, prettiest silks to show customers now, promising prices that won’t last.
Linen Sale Prompted by Spring Availability
Advertises cheap linens available now with reasoning that spring is a typical time to buy. Claims stock is plentiful from a prior purchase and urges readers to inspect and decide to buy after seeing the goods.
Up-To-Date Laces Lead Season Style
Fashion notes highlight stylish laces as a leading season trend. Article advises careful selection to avoid regret and promises latest chic designs that fashion calls for, all up-to-date and affordable compared with outdated options.
Organdies on sale in French and German prints
Local store advertises French printed organ dies and German printed organ dies at 25 cents per yard, offering 35 cent values as low as 25 cents. The excerpt highlights select styles and good value.
Resolutions by a Masonic Lodge Honor Brother B J Clark
The lodge records sorrow at the loss of Brother B J Clark a devoted physician and friend to many. He attended regularly and loved the order. the minutes extend sympathy to his bereaved family and vow his memory be kept with the “White Stone with a New Name.”
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B. J. Clark
H. M. Guisegectal
FE. C
Insurance Agents Wanted Across Five Georgia Counties
Mutual Life Insurance Co of Kentucky seeks at least five ladies and five gentlemen in Pike Upson Monroe Spalding and Meriwether counties to solicit policies. Apply to T. R. Jones state agent for Georgia and Alabama in Cartersville. DeWitts Little Early Risers biliary cleanser promoted by Dr W A Wricur for liver and digestive troubles.
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Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Kentucky
Pike, Upson, Monroe, Spalding
Meriwether
T. R. Jones
Cartersville
Georgia
Alabama
DeWitt
W. A. Wricur
Candidacy for Chief Justice Declared in Georgia
A Georgia judge announces re election bid for Chief Justice under the new people elected system. He rejects campaigning and notes a July 20 convention and June 23 primaries to select Democratic nominees. Georgia volunteers discuss wartime service with the U S but service remains optional for members.
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Supreme Court
Democratic Executive Committee
Atlanta
F. G. duBienon
Democratic State Executive Committee
South Georgia Endures Strong Cyclone Last Week
A powerful cyclone swept South Georgia last week causing significant property damage but no reported fatalities. Local officials confirm extensive damage to homes and businesses while rescue teams assess isolated areas.
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South Georgia
Dr King s New Discovery touted for coughs and colds
The article promotes Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds claiming it cures many ailments and is guaranteed with trial bottles at W A Wright s Drug Store. It also reports Central of Georgia Railroad earnings for early April 1898 at 77768 versus 72361 in 1897 and year to date 1536037 vs 1471283.
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W. M. Repine
Tiskilwa
Dr. King
W. A. Wright
Central of Georgia Railroad
Chautauqua Plans Advance For Barnesville Event
Chautauqua organizers report progress arranging a program with secured prices for top lecturers and musicians. Contracts likely to be signed in days, promising a great occasion for Barnesville.
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Barnesville
Getting Well in Barnesville: Prout Improves Soon to Return
Master W. A. Prout, recently very ill, has greatly improved and is expected to be well soon. His recovery is hailed with great joy by Barnesville residents.
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W. A. Prout
Barnesville
When Traveling Syrup of Figs promotes health on trips
A travel health note advises carrying Syrup of Figs for all trips to aid kidneys liver and bowels, helping prevent fevers headaches and sickness. Sold in 50 cent bottles by leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Baptist Church Meeting Closes With Great Good Attained
A Baptist church meeting closed last Thursday evening with large audiences at all services. Rev. R. E. Neighbour delivered sermons that were greatly enjoyed. Attendees expressed a strong determination to live better lives and praised the meeting as a success.
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The
Baptist Church
R. E. Neighbour
Dr Gaines to Preach at Barnesville Church May 8
The Rev Dr F H Gaines president of Agnes Scott Institute will preach at the Presbyterian Church in Barnesville on Sunday May 8. He is described as a strong preacher and a large congregation is expected. Everyone is invited to attend.
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F. H. Gaines
Agnes Scott Institute
Decatur
Presbyterian Church
Barnesville
Society and Wedding Stationery Ad
The notice promotes wedding stationery and social stationery services by J. P. Stevens & Co at 9 West Alabama Street Atlanta Georgia. It offers samples for wedding invitations visiting cards and corresponding paper and claims guidance on proper etiquette.
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J. P. Stevens & Bso
Alabama St
Atlanta, Ga
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Toledo
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O. N
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California
San
France
Louisville
Ban Vork
Collier’s
Miss Fitzgerald
J. C. Collier Company
rHomas J. Simons
Ladies
Fine Black
Vici Kid Oxford
Black
Vici Southern Low
Fine Chocolate Vici Oxford
Vici
Oxford
Vici Oxford
Children’s Black Vici
Burt & Packard
Porren Dero
Cour
Sole Props
Boston
Dr. Gaines
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