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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
4
The Gazette issues a year end message urging readers to seek forgiveness for wrongs, forgive others, reflect on sins, and prepare for the Lamb's book of life. It emphasizes gratitude for the gift of Jesus Christ as Christmas approaches.
The Gazette declares this is the final 1898 issue and will resume on time the first week of January 1899. It promises continuity of policy and editorial stance in the new year.
President William McKinley toured Atlanta Savannah Macon and Augusta meeting cordial crowds. He praised Confederate veterans graves being cared for like federal graves and stressed unity across the South and North, crediting his administration with progress and a safer nation.
Despite low cotton prices and tight money, Barnesville merchants pledge to stay firm and seek new business. They express confidence in the financial health of local traders and urge all to work to make 1899 the best year in Barnesville’s history.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. internal remedies are required. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, targets blood and mucous surfaces, and is presented as a reliable prescription from leading physicians. The product combines tonics and blood purifiers and is sold by druggists for 75 cents with testimonials available.
A reflective Christmas meditation on absent family members and the comforting memory of mothers and others with "beautiful hands." The piece urges gratitude for those still with us and compassion for the lonely, ending with a hopeful note of peace.
W M Repine editor of Tiskilwa Illinois extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as a guaranteed sure cure. It claims a proven record of cure and offers free trials at W A Wright’s Drug Store.
Stockholders of Barnesville Savings Bank will hold their annual meeting at the banking house on Wednesday January 4 1899 at 10 oclock a m. H P Power cashier announces the gathering and invites all stockholders to attend.
Last Friday Tom Smith, a flagman on the Central freight train, badly mashed his hand while coupling cars at Barnesville. He was taken to Dr. W J Cox’s office and a finger was amputated under chloroform. He will be off duty for some time.
The Epworth League held a business meeting at the Methodist parsonage Friday night. It was decided to hold meetings every Monday night except Christmas week.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a remedy for piles and scalds by a product named Buras. The brief note promotes quick relief and healing claims in a local trade issue.
Miss Mamie Martin wed Mr. Charles L Crawley of Barnesville at the brides parents home in Milner Wednesday evening. They planned a brief honeymoon to Savannah before returning. Martin, a Gor don Institute graduate of 1897, is praised as a valued friend with many admirers, while Crawley, connected with Hanson Crawley Co., is seen as a rising local business figure. The Gazette extends warm wishes to the couple.
George Steed has gone to Savannah, where he accepted a good position with R. T. Sims, a hardware merchant. He is regarded as a splendid, industrious young man and his friends here regret his departure but wish him well.
A new shoe repair shop opens opposite the Brick Warehouse in Barnesville. The owner, Fieya M Murphy, advertises service by one of the oldest repairers in Barnesville. All work promised promptly and guaranteed. Cash payments requested.
The Wednesday night service at the Presbyterian church was conducted by Rev. Vredenburg of Springfield Illinois. He preached on the fifteenth chapter of St John with earnestness and interest. The services were greatly enjoyed.
Disturbances of the nervous system and great sorrow can cause hair to blanch and fall. Hall's Hair Re newer offers a remedy to counteract these effects and restore natural color.
A pleasant ordination service was held at Mt Zion Church in Piedmont on Sunday. W T Waller and J S Milner were ordained as deacons. The presbytery included Dr J M Brittain Rev J H Clme and Rev G H Perdue. Dr Brittain preached the sermon to a large congregation.
Advertising copy touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Sold for 25 cents per box by W A Wright.
Notice by B C Massingill seeking boarders for Gordon Institute pupils. Will occupy Dozier house on Holmes street. Rates reasonable. Public appeal for housing arranged by Massingill.
Cheapest money on the market. Apply to J. Garland, The Rock, Ga.
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