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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1896
Page
8
A local essay urges forest preservation and continual replanting to sustain timber supplies and landscape beauty. The writer recalls personal observations from 1865 to 1887, noting rapid growth of young timber and the long-term impact of policy and care by forestry societies for future generations.
The article explains anemia as starved blood causing pale cheeks white lips weak digestion and exhaustion. It notes lack of nerve force soft muscles and muscle weakness as key symptoms and mentions doctors attributing it to weakening summer weather.
Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites is advertised as a food for weak digestion and overtaxed systems. The copy claims it can be taken easily in summer when cod-liver oil or ordinary foods might be repellent, noting price and availability through Scott & Bowne in New York and druggists in general.
Reverend P. Myers warns Mr. Borror that opposing prohibition will imperil the Democratic Party in Georgia. He argues temperance aims are nonpartisan and criticizes Democrats for backing liquor-friendly candidates, warning the party risks becoming the whisky party as voters shift with prohibitionist momentum.
Wednesday evening last week Mr and Mrs Euce Elder hosted a party for Miss Ethel Redding guest from Macon. Attendees included Ethel Redding, Will Elder, Mamie Harris, Ed Elder, Annie Lambdin, Tom Myers, Mary Roberts of Yatesville, W R Murphey Emma Myers George Elder Carrie Elder Julian Arnold Lizzie Thurman Will Turner Ethel Smith Wesley Brinsfield Maud Elder Percy Pattillo Nettie Matthews Roy Blount John Holmes Tom Murphey.
The body of L. V. Maddox, killed when struck by a freight train on the 4th, was taken up by request of his parents and forwarded to Nashville Tennessee to be buried in the family burial ground after interment at Greenwood cemetery.
Revival at Prospect closed with large congregations and seven applicants for membership. Tabernacle progress this week with Rev. Timmons aided by Rev. Cary of Forsyth. Marvin meeting opens Saturday at 11. Rev. A J Jarrell died in Cartersville on the first of the month and was buried at Oxford Monday. Dr. J M Brittain aiding Shiloh Monroe county meeting. Rev. A C Smith preaches at Griffin. Epworth League met at Methodist church with papers by Lenna Swatts, H S Bradley, and Col S N Woodward on Martha and Mary.
Epiror Gazette reports a new buyer joining Barnesville’s cotton market efforts. A representative of exporters will compete with liberal terms from the Granite warehouse on Market Street, pledging active participation all season to stimulate trade.
By order of Council the books of Registration will be opened on Aug 16 20 and 21 for registering voters of the town for an election of three Aldermen to be held Aug 25 1896. G. E. Hucutey Mayor T. W. Cochran Clerk and Treasurer.
The annual camp meeting at The Rock starts tomorrow and runs until next Wednesday. Large crowds are expected to attend and a splendid gathering is anticipated with many from Barnes Lodge confirming plans to join.
Mrs Harriet B Todd wife of Dr A W Todd died in Birmingham Alabama July 29 1896 and was buried beside her husband in Milner Georgia July 76th in the 86th year of age Miss Harriet B Wimbush earlier life. She joined the Methodist church and lived a faithful life aiding others and bearing illness without murmur. Services were conducted at the grave by Rev J W Hunt.
A large barbecue is planned for Thursday August 20 in Milner Georgia to aid Graham Chapel. Speakers will include Prof. Jere M. Pound of Barnesville Hon Walter C. Beeks of Griffin and Rev T W Beck of Zebulon. Admission 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. The public is invited.
Six weeks after a severe cold left me nearly speechless I followed friends’ advice and tried Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy from Jno H Blackburn. After a short course I recovered fully and recommend it to anyone with a cold. Wm Kell 678 Selby Ave St. Paul Minn. Sold by Jno H Blackburn Druggist.
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