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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1898
Page
8
Emma Blalock writes from Glenwood Villa Vermont about the Chautauqua at Barnesville and the town’s growth through public works and education. She praises the landscape including Green Mountains White River and farms and urges bird protection and rural progress. She describes harvest scenes, dairy products, and community spirit while affirming Emerson philosophy of charity for all.
A description of first stage ovaritis includes dull throbbing pain and swelling. The text urges remedies and cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier, quoting a testimonial from Annie Curtis of Ticonderoga, praising recovery after nine years of female weakness.
Last Saturday Miss Alice Newton reported a $10 theft to Deputy Z T Evans. By 8 p.m. the money was recovered and John Brown, a Black man, was in custody after breaking into the house.
Mrs. W. J. Josey of Fitzgerald Georgia arrived in Barnesville Tuesday to visit her Harris relatives, drawing admiration from locals. Miss Kitty Gordy left Monday for Jackson and Indian Spring to visit relatives and friends for an enjoyable visit.
Creditors of the estate of Dr. B. J. Clark, late of Pike County Georgia, are required to render to A. Clark, Administrator, an account of their demands within the legally prescribed time. All persons indebted to the deceased must pay immediately. Dated June 1898. Macon Georgia.
Joe W. Reeves extols the Floral City Cash Store as a community hub that encourages home canning and self reliance. He urges readers to stockpile sugar and cans, grow fruit, and swap goods like batter and eggs, promising durable supplies and wine‑like fruits if stored properly.
Regular meeting of the Barnesville Georgia council on August 1 1898 with roll call Aldermen present and absent. The Elliott case was continued to August 15 while bills totaling 632 29 were ordered paid. Marshburn and Murphy reported finances and registration commissioners were appointed. City assessors completed Realty assessment and minutes approved.
George W. Jordan successor to O. M. Jones operates next to the Post Office offering first class work. Eight years experience with J. Gianone in Macon Georgia showcased to attract customers.
Dr T J Watts traveled to Atlanta on business of importance. Miss Hixie Spruce visits Liberty Hill this week. Sheriff J H Milner of Zebulon greeted friends in the city yesterday. Miss Irene Williamson leaves for Opelika Alabama for several weeks. Miss Musie Hudson visits Macon for a few weeks. Judge E F Dupree of Zebulon attended in Barnesville yesterday. Mrs Dr M A Clark and children of Macon are visiting relatives here. Mr J A Blalock, Barnesville native and Atlanta insurer, is in town. Mrs R C Poe and Miss Maggie Mae Rogers visit the Searcy family in Griffin. W Woods White, Northwestern Ins Co manager, was here with E S and T E Murphey. The Rev W B Costly of Stockbridge was treated for cholera morbus with Chamberlain’s remedy. Mrs George L Lowe and children and Miss Jennie Ledwich plan a stay in Decatur. Hon Thomas J Simmons, chief justice of Georgia, was recently with his daughter’s family and remains a popular figure. The camel metaphor notes digestion resembles a camel and extols Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation with a free booklet offer.
A Texas advertisement touts Hall's Great Discovery as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, seminal emissions, back pain, and irregularities in men and women, with children’s bladder issues mentioned. The mail order offer charges 1 cent for a two month supply, by E. W. Halt in Waco, Texas, and includes a testimonial from F Suchart.
Hon Mr Hogan populist gubernatorial candidate for Georgia toured Barnesville on Tuesday. He was hosted by Col W S Whitaker and Mr W P Holmes as numerous citizens gathered to greet him. Hogan is described as a splendid gentleman and citizen.
Ancient Greeks worshipped Penates as family protectors and today’s household god is Dr King’s New Discovery praised for consumption coughing colds and lung ailments. It claims a quarter century of use with a money back guarantee and free trials at W A Wright’s Drug Store. Regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
Dr. A. Pierce Kemp arrived in the city on Tuesday and plans to begin practicing medicine within a few days. He will find a home and office soon, and his wife will join him once arrangements are made. Kemp is highly esteemed as a citizen and physician at Roswell, where he has been living, and the community will welcome the couple warmly.
One dozen full bred barred Plymouth Rock roosters available from Ls Sw ATTS.
Miss May Nottingham, long tiden with Mrs. Emma Guttenberger at Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Foggs, went home to Macon on Tuesday. She is a charming young woman who made many friends here and is hoped to visit again.
Advertisement promises free sample boxes of Dr King s New Life Pills upon mailing address to H E Bucklen Co Chicago. Claims ease of constipation and sick headache with tonic effects on stomach and bowels, malaria and liver support, guarantees vegetable purity and no deleterious substances. Regular box priced 25 cents sold by W A Wright Druggist.
A compact item notes a group nicknamed Go Wee Little Early'cisers associated with a famous small pill. The blurb hints at a humorous or satirical context about medicine or health trends of the era.
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