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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
6
Joe W. Reeves extols the Floral City Cash Store as a success rooted in local support. He touts plentiful fruit and preserves tips, urging readers to stockpile cans sugar and produce, and to swap for batter eggs and chickens amid a thriving market.
Barnesville Georgia council session on August 15 1898 notes roll call absences mayoral appeals of Elliot and Widows cases set for Thursday night. bills totaling 589.87 ordered paid. health ordinance proposed banning health hazards on premises with fines up to 50 dollars or thirty days. various petitions considered including tax relief and property assessments. council adjourned to Thursday night.
An article warns against alum baking powders linking them to digestion problems and states Royal Baking Powder as the safe, government‑certified alternative. It emphasizes Royal’s use of pure cream of tartar, lack of adulteration, and trust for Households.
Lieutenant Normoyle adjutant of the fighting Fifth United States regulars visited Barnesville on Tuesday seeking a camp site. Mayor Smith and residents showed grounds and Normoyle planned to visit more locations before deciding in a few days. The regiment is described as crack and well disciplined with potential $25,000 monthly impact.
A 19th century style health note explains that good looks come from a healthy liver stomach and kidneys. It extols Electric Bitters as a purifying tonic that aids digestion, liver and kidney function, clears pimples and boils, and improves complexion. Sold by W A Wright's Drug Store.
A friendly gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. FE W Rose featured music and games. Guests were entertained by Mr Jimmie Coch rane and Mr C T Tyler with songs and speeches, light refreshments followed, and guests departed late.
Mrs J L Keynpy urges Barnesville residents to respond to Mrs R E Park Macon Ga vice president Army and Navy League Sixth Dist appeal for old and new sheets towels pillowcases underclothes and jellies for sick soldiers at Fort McPherson and Tampa Fla. She asks contributions or money by Monday night and notes she will report to the Army and Navy League.
A group forming the Tybee party included Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Spruce Mr. and Mrs. Bud Hightower Miss May Butler Pate Bishop Charley Collier Newt Dowd Charley Rucker Tom Coppedge Eugene Baird Jeff Hightower Henry Hudson and son. They traveled to Tybee last Saturday for the excursion.
The Rev W B Costly of Stockbridge Ga fell ill with cholera morbus while in Ellenwood Ga and credits Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with his recovery He procured it from J H Blackurff for sale in the area.
Mr George E Huguley presents his daughter Annie Clare with an elegant Conover piano. The instrument, one of the finest from the Cabinet company, was purchased from the Cable Piano Co of Atlanta and is described as a lovely treasure.
Pulaski Ky stock dealer John Mathias reports relief after a week of flux using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says half a bottle cured him after a physician failed. Sold by J H Blackborn.
The fall term of Gordon Institute begins on Monday and is expected to have strong enrollment. Peace is declared and prosperity noted, with President Pound sending catalogues and advertising material yielding good prospects.
A historic advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle, non irritating remedy to overcome habitual constipation and restore kidney and liver activity, while also helping dispel headaches colds or fevers.
The correspondence warns that October future cotton sells today in New York for under five cents per pound. Early and late cotton alike face weak demand unless thoroughly dry and free from gin cut. The note urges planters to ensure early cotton is completely dried before ginning to avoid a non existent market for damp or green cotton. J. W. Stafford & Sons.
The Zebulon Journal reports a strong revival season in the community with the M F E Church led by Bro. M. M. Walraven inspiring many to commit to a devout life. The Baptist revival under Rev. J. W. Beck continues, strengthening the church rolls as Christians work for lasting impact.
At a recent stockholders meeting of the Joseph D Boyd Manufacturing Co in Griffin an eight percent dividend was declared on all stock. Officers elected include J J Mangham president Jos D Boyd vice president J W Mangham general manager Douglas Boyd secretary and treasurer. Manufacturing in the south is shown as profitable.
Molena trustees unanimously elected C. B. Mathews of Zebulon as principal for the coming year. Mathews, a graduate of the state university, is praised as a bright talented teacher likely to lead the school to success.
At the bride's mother's home in Milner Georgia on Wednesday August 16 Miss Della Lee Wilson married Irvine D. Smith of Marietta Georgia with Rev. R P Martyn officiating. Friends send congratulations.
The Gazette notes Capt. and Mrs. B. M. Turner, both recently ill for several weeks, are improving. Hopes are entertained that they will be well and out again in a few days. They have been quite sick.
A persuasive ad urges mothers to empower daughters through self knowledge. It touts Dr. Vierce's Favorite Prescription as a natural regulator strengthening feminine organs and guiding women to understand perils and possibilities. Readers are invited to mail 21 cents to the World’s Dispensary in Buffalo for a 1008 page medical handbook.
Miss Fannie Cleveland of Hopeville, daughter of Rev T P Cleveland, beloved by Barnesville residents, is expected in the city this week as a guest of Mr and Mrs J L Kennedy on Zebulon Street.
Mrs. G W Grice visits relatives in Milner while Forsyth street offers a house for rent. Several visitors arrive in Barnesville including Mrs. Robert Mitchell and Miss Lucile from Zebulon and Dr J M Brittian assisting at Rehobeth church.
J P Stevens and Bros offer cut glass and solid silver wedding presents with selection delivery. They engrave wedding invitations and visiting cards. Samples available by mail from 9 W Alabama St Atlanta Ga.
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