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Barnesville Gazette report for Thursday February 2 1899 notes local events and notices in the Georgia town. The item highlights civic matters, with minimal specifics on individuals or actions recorded.
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1899
Page
4
Pike County schools show progress on annual tour
County school commissioner Edward Elder visited Meansville Liffeys Union Molena and other communities to report that the year’s work is starting well. He notes vast improvements in Pike County education with many new school houses and better equipment and urges harmony among teachers boards and people for full schooling for all children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Elder
Pike County
Boards of Education
Bill Arp Reflections on Adam Eve Wives and Duty
In a rhetoric filled letter from Bill Arp the writer questions biblical roles of Eve and women. He laments women's exclusion, cites scripture to defend male authority and laments modern marriages where faithfulness vanishes. He warns about husbands and urges devotion to wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Bill Arp
Adam
Eve
Enoch
Moses
Paul
Turkey
Persia
Rethren
Jeremiah
Isaiah
Solomon
Malachi
Telegraph Changes Hands in Macon
Col. C. R. Pendleton has bought a controlling interest in The Telegraph and takes over management. Incoming editor states the paper gained circulation and influence during Pendleton’s tenure, now ranking second in Georgia morning papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. C. R. Pendleton
The
Telegraph
H.C. Hanson
Col. Pendleton
Macon
Georgia
South
Cash farming urged to end credit reliance and rebuild
In a poignant appeal Ephor Gazette urges farmers to halt purchases, rely on homegrown supplies, and shift to a cash economy. J W Starrorp exhorts reducing cotton yields, increasing homegrown crops, and terrace farming to restore prosperity within a few years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephor Gazette
Southland
J. W. Starrorp
Dangers of the Grippe Warns of Pneumonia Threat
An 1890s advertisement touts Cham berlain's Cough Remedy as a safe cure for la grippe and a certain preventive against pneumonia. It claims thousands have used it with no pneumonia cases and notes the remedy is pleasant to take, with J. H. Blackburn selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. H. Blackburn
Georgia banker shares tone on state peace and prosperity
President W. S. Witham of several banks spoke on his state tour and described Georgia as peaceful with a strong sense of eventual prosperity. He praised widespread good will and optimistic outlook across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Atlanta Journal
Gazettee
W. S. Witham
Kimball
Georgia
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Sold Worldwide for Teething
Over fifty years use by millions of mothers. It soothes teething pain softens gums and relieves wind colic and diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle. Ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and no other.
Central of Georgia Earnings Decline in Early 1899 Week
The Central of Georgia railroad earned 118 757 in the third week of 1899, down from 126 863 a year earlier. For the first three weeks of January the total was 346 206, versus 360 669 in the same period last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central of Georgia Railroad
San Francisco Louisville New York fragment headline
Brief OCR fragment lists three city names San Francisco Louisville and New York with no clear event or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York, N
Living at Our Best and Humble Service to God
A sermon-like reflection urges doing small deeds with great motive for the glory of God. It contrasts public valor with quiet duties, urging faithfulness in daily ministry, bearing irritations, and loving even the unthankful, as a path to a great life recognized by Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Special Rates for Boarders at Matthews Hotel
Proprietor C. M. Atwater advertises special rates for young men boarders on the third floor at the Matthews Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Atwater
Matthews Hotel
Judge Boynton Recovers and Rides Out After Illness
Griffin notable ex Governor James S. Boynton is able to ride out after months confined to his room. He is recognized as a leading jurist and now fully recovered, bringing joy to the bar and the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Boynton
Griffin
Judge Boynton
Bar
Death and turmoil shadow Cincinnati race tensions
The piece notes an impending clash in Cincinnati over a race war threat involving municipal authorities and pool sellers. It laments loss and misfortune, warning that gains may be reversed by unforeseen dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Proctor Announces Fertilizer Price Reductions
D. J. Proctor, general agent, states he will sell Southern Phosphate Works goods this season at Barnesville. He designates Mr. Jim Hunt as his agent and reminds residents he reduced fertilizer prices in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Phosphate Works
Barnesville
Jim Hunt
D. J. Proctor
Giving Away Gold Promises Prize for Seed Purchases
W C Jordan and Brother druggists offer a $2.50 gold piece to the person making the largest garden seed purchase by April 1. The incentive is expected to boost seed sales and attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
W. C. Jordan & Bro
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Promises Complete Healing
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the world’s best for cuts sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Claims cures piles and chapped hands and lists price at 25 cents per box sold by W. A. Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wright
New Coca Cola Executive Assigned to New York and New Jersey
James M. Cochrane recently accepted a position with Coca Cola Co of Atlanta and is assigned to New York and New Jersey as his territory. He will travel in the south before moving to New York City where his headquarters will be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Cochrane
Coca Cola Co
Atlanta
New York
New Jersey
New York City
Testimonial for Dr Tichenor's Ansiseptic in various injuries
Tupelo Mississippi November 7 91. This certifies that I have used Dr Tichenors Ansiseptic in bowel complaints cuts burns etc and found it to be all that is claimed for it. S G Cooper Eastor Baptist Church.
Mills to enlarge stock of dry goods and shoes
A L Mills announces plans to enlarge his stock of dry goods with a larger shoe assortment and a broader line of dress goods and millinery. He aims to improve customer satisfaction and notes a forthcoming advertisement change in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L
Mills
Dr Tichenors Antiseptic Promoted as Miracle Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr Tichenors Antiseptic as the nineteenth century healing compound that preserves flesh prevents inflammation and suppuration and heals rapidly. It claims cures colic in humans and animals and praises its pleasant scent and stainless nature, urging druggists to stock it.
Green's August Flower praised by Prof Houton worldwide
In remarks attributed to Prof Houton, Green's August Flower is hailed as a top remedy for dyspepsia, deranged liver and stomach, and constipation after ten years of global travel. The speaker notes it benefits tourists, salesmen, and office workers with headaches from irregular habits, claiming it does not injure the system and aids sour stomachs. Sample bottles are free at John H Blackburn's, with sales by dealers in civilized countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Houton
John H. Blackburn’s
The Third Georgia Arrives Safely in New York
The Roumania returned to New York with the Third Georgia after a voyage to Neuvitas. Officers report the regiment landed safely two weeks ago and the people of Georgia are glad to hear of their arrival. The entire state holds the regiment in high regard.
Barnesville Medical Society Adopts Standard Fee Schedule
The Barnesville Medical Society issues a unified fee bill for medical services including visit charges, mileage, prescriptions, consultations, and detention fees. Charity care is offered but nonpaying patients will be refused services by all members. Signed by officers including Wm J. Cox and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm J. Cox
M. D
Pres
G. P. Hucutey
Sec
Treas
J. P. Thurmay
E. C. Riptey
J. M. Ayperson
Lena R. Wuthorp
J. B. Heap
Soldiers Passing Through Describes Civil War Era Troop Movements
The article notes Cavalry units and their horses passing through Barnesville on a north south route. It observes waning enthusiasm for uniforms and brass buttons as citizens grow weary of wartime deployments. It comments on the burden of war costs borne by the public and the Army’s broad travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Sam
Sample of Dr Techiner’s Antiseptic Promoted
A promotional note urges readers to request a sample of Dr Techiner’s Antiseptic from Sherroese Medicine Co in New Orleans Louisiana. It claims effectiveness for cuts burns and other injuries.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barnesville, GA
Syrup Org
California Fig Syrup Co
Boynton
Han
Casper Dietschler
Pembroke
N. Y
Porrer Deraarp
Middle
J.C. Collier Co
Bucklen
Arnica
New York and
Barnesville Medical Society
Zebulon
A. B. Pope
Baresville
Ins
W. J. Cox
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