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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1897
Page
4
Prosperity and Faith Shape the Nation’s Hope
A welfare of harvests and rising spirits is noted as virtue grows among the people. The piece highlights gratitude to God, church-driven mission work, and widespread conversions feeding a hopeful outlook. It urges turning from sin to righteousness to secure peace and prosperity both spiritual and material.
Barnesville urged to enforce cigarette sale law
Col S N Woodward praises strict enforcement of Penal Code 479th section prohibiting selling cigarettes to minors. The Gazette endorses the stance and warns merchants and clerks in Barnesville to comply, stating penalties include fines up to 1000 dollars and imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
S. N. Woodward
Gazette
Georgia
Barnesville
Gordon Institute
Pension list growth threatens U.S. finances
The new pension roll grows at Washington. in a hundred years, if it continues, the United States could be bankrupted paying federal soldiers pensions from the recent Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Emory Student Murphey to Represent In Atlanta Contest
In Atlanta on August 25 Collegiate Oratorical contest will showcase M. Merritt Murphey son of Capt. E. J. Murphey representing Emory College. Quoted by The Atlanta Journal he is an honor graduate medalist of Gordon Institute and head of his class at Emory, active in debate and Greek medalist. He belongs to the Few society and Kappa Alpha fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Barnesville
M. Merritt Murphey
E. J. Murphey
Emory College
The
Atlanta Journal
Murphey
Emory
Barnesville Young Ladies Entertained at Colonnades
The Colonnades hosted a social reception for four prominent young women from Barnesville and nearby areas. Miss Daisy Rogers Waynesboro Miss Josie Rose Barnesville Miss Florrie Jones Decatur and Miss Dollie Rogers Barnesville were honored guests in a seasonally noted annual house party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Journal
The
Gazette
H. M. Franklin
Daisy Rogers
Waynesboro
Josie Rose
Barnesville
Florrie Jones Decatur
Dollie Rogers
Franklin
The Georgia Cracker backs Georgia Female Seminary ad
The Georgia Cracker Gainesville under new management adopts the Georgia Female Seminary as its pet and praises its role to Gainesville Georgia and the South. The Cracker pledges support and proposes to help advance the seminary’s prosperity as the queen among southern educational institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Georgia Cracker
Gainesville
Georgia Female Seminary
the Gazette
Georgia
South
Cracker
Barnesville Prepares Vast Stock For Fall and Winter
Merchants in Barnesville boast the largest and best quantities of goods ever kept in stock as Middle Georgia shoppers are invited to visit for fall and winter trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Middle Georgia
Stafford brothers to shop for fall goods in New York
Messrs W C and F M Stafford depart tonight by way of Savannah for New York City to remain two weeks. They will buy a stock of goods for J W Stafford & Sons fall and winter trade. The firm is one of Georgia’s largest and best and a Barnesville credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. W. C
F. M. Stafford
Savannah
New York City
J. W. Stafford & Sons
Georgia
Barnesville
Baby Elline McElvin Dies at Factory Family
Little Elline McElvin daughter of Mr and Mrs McElvin at the factory died Monday and was buried yesterday with Undertaker Smith in charge of the interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Elline McElvin
Lost baby cap near Thomaston and Greenwood Streets
A missing infant cap reported between Thomaston and Greenwood Streets near the institute. A reward is offered for its return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomaston
Greenwood Streets
Institute
Barnesville Urges New Express Building Progress
The Gazette reports steady progress toward a new express building in Barnesville with confident outlook. Officials state they have "put our hands to the plow" and will not turn back as support grows for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Express
Barnesville
Shuptrine's Tetterine Ad Claims Cures All Skin Diseases
An advertisement touts Tetterine as a thoroughly reliable cure for eczema and skin diseases. It urges readers to try it and notes drug stores sell it or send 50 cents to J. T. Shuptrine of Savannah, Georgia to obtain a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Shuptrine
Savannah
Death of Mrs Susie Kendall Bush in Chauncey Georgia
Mrs Susie Kendall Bush died suddenly in Chauncey Georgia on Thursday evening August 5 at 8 o clock leaving an infant a few hours old She was a longtime Methodist and well regarded for her Christian character and loyalty She was the daughter of S J Kendall of Pike County and widow of Arthur Chambers before marrying O W Bush in Chauncey Her passing is described as a summons to rest for the faithful in God’s care with support from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Kendall Bush
Chauncey
Methodist Church
Bush
S. J. Kendall
Pike County
R.J. Powell
Robert Mitchell
W. P. Holmes
L. K. Rogers
Lockett
Barnesville
Arthur Chambers
O. W. Bush
Abernathy transfers grocery business to Bishop
Mr. H. L. Abernathy sold his interest in the grocery business to Mr. W. L. Bishop on Monday. The firm Abernathy & Bishop has been dissolved. Abernathy will remain in Barnsville but has not yet decided his next move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Abernathy
W. L. Bishop
Abernathy & Bishop
Abernathy
Barnesville
Moye Purchases Zebulon Street Property
Mrs. T. J. Moye buys the house and lot on Zebulon street from Dr. Perdue opposite Jackson G. Smith’s home. The buyer plans major improvements and likely to build a handsome new residence in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Moye
Dr. Perdue
Zebulon Street
Jackson G. Smith
Moye
Barnesville
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as internal remedy
An advertisement claims catarrh is incurable by local means and must be treated internally with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It describes the product as a prescription remedy from a leading physician, promises testimonials, and lists Toledo, Ohio makers F. J. Conry & Co. and a 75 cent price through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Coenry & Co
Props
Toledo
Every Summer Shirt Waist Sale at Batesville
A Batesville store markets a three lot shirt waist sale ending the season with clear stock. The 40c Lot offers waists priced 25c, the 50c Lot 50c each, and the 75c Lot includes remaining waists up to 2.00 with many 1.00 and 1.25 items. Women nearby are urged to shop for bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Summer clothing sale slashes prices by a quarter
A local store announces all summer garments are reduced by 25 percent to clear inventory. The notice emphasizes an across the board discount on seasonal apparel to move stock.
Big clock stock opens with set prices
A new stock of clocks has just opened at G106KS with prices at 2, 3, 4, and 5 dollars. The listing highlights affordable ranges for household timepieces and invites shoppers to browse the new assortment.
New Grockery and Glass Store Opens with Bargains
New goods opened this week offer bargains in glass and china. The ad claims unbeatable prices by buying in lots and at inside prices, touting exclusive insight into the mercantile business.
Silks Sale Slashes Prices on Summer Silks
About 50 pieces of summer silks remain with prices cut to cost. Wash silks are 25 cents, Japanese silks 35 cents, printed Shanghai silks 50 cents. Now is the time to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Shoes Big Discount on Low Cut and Tan Pairs
Retail ad promotes a large sale on all low cut and tan shoes. Encourages shoppers to try the store and compare value. Includes promise of strong performance in sales.
Seasonal Dresses and Linens at Discounted Prices
We list choice summer goods with cut prices. Summer lawns, lappets, and linen organdies are reduced from 15c to 10c or 5c and from 20c to 15c, with additional cuts on French organdies from 35c to 20c. These offers reflect the era's low-cost summer shopping.
Every Dollar Counts in Saving Prices
A brief urging readers to save by cutting waste and taking advantage of offered price savings. Highlights how small per item savings add up over time and invites readers to begin saving now with an unusual opportunity.
De Witt's Little Early Risers Promoted for Liver and Headache
An advertisement urges readers to take De Witt's Little Early Risers pills to regulate the liver and relieve headaches. It credits Dr. W. A. Wright as endorsing the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
W. A. Wright
Fort Valley Hires Prof W A Mitchell As Assistant
Prof W A Mitchell a Gordon Institute graduate and familiar figure in Barnesville has been elected assistant teacher at Fort Valley school. He previously taught at Jeff Davis Institute in Zebulon and has accepted the Fort Valley post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Mitchell
Barnesville
Gordon Institute
Fort Valley
Mitchell
Jeff Davis Institute
Zebulon
Chamberlain's Remedy Praised by Doctor in Olney
Every appearance indicates people are happy and prosper ous. It is gratifying to receive testimonials for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, especially from a physician. Dr R E Robey of Olney Mo. endorses it as satisfactory and effective. For sale by J H Blackburn Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
R. E. Robey
Olney
J. H. Blackburn
Lynch law condemned. sober public must oppose it
A public statement protests lynching, urging calm and reasoned judgment by all citizens and officials to prevent mob violence and uphold due process. The appeal stresses lawful remedies and a collective responsibility to reject vigilantism.
Doctor endorsement of Tichenor's Antiseptic reaches Louisiana plantation
New Orleans report from October 14, 1889 notes a J. Pratt Gero M D letter praising Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic for use on a plantation with satisfactory results. The testimonial highlights the product's perceived effectiveness in a rural setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shuptrine
Tetterine
Bishop
Mr. Moye
Collier
Chicago
New York
At _lanta
Grockery and Glass
Hart Price
C. Collier Company
Gost Low
Otis A. Murphey
M., Jones’ Barber
P. D
Wm. J. Cox
Blalock House
BK. C. Ripley
Barnesville, GA
Barnesville Savings Bank
Thomaston St
S. D. Colbert
Ax Office
Matthews Hotel
B. J. Clark
Murphey Building
E. C. Elder
Thomaston Street
C. H. Perdue
Chamber Drug Store
W. B. Smith, F. D
B. Smith
Undertaker
Porter C.arp
C. Corr
Bob Ben Ioone
Damocles
Cain
Wall Street
J. M. Anderson
Dr. Head
Mrs
Miss
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