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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1897
Page
4
The piece notes courts must protect society, cites improving business conditions nationwide, mentions Governor Atkinson’s view of Georgia, and reports on 1896 personal crisis statistics. It also covers Atlanta church leader Dr. Williamson’s paralysis, Georgia legislature adjournment, and critiques Senator Bacon on arbitration and free silver debates.
Dr. J. M. Brittain announced that he would preach a sermon to the cadets next Sunday morning at the Baptist church. The message aims at cadets but will interest all and is open to everyone.
TO HOLLONVILLE Mississippi Clifford Goodwyn daughter of Mr and Mrs R B Goodwyn of Barnesville has started teaching in Hollonville and is delivering excellent work in the school.
The B Y P U Christian culture group meets at Dr J L Fogg's Friday evening.
The passage portrays Mark Twain in London, aged and ill, weighed by debt and poverty despite a past with immense wealth. It reflects on money, fame, and honor, noting his estate once valued over $500,000 and his current status as a stranger abroad.
The piece rebuts Sam Jones and his critique of the average girl. It argues most girls are sensible and deserve more respect and honor than society allows. It condemns unrefined male behavior and urges equal accountability for men and boys.
A reflective message urges endurance through past disappointments and future trials. It extols hope, faith, and the value of serving loved ones, citing familiar maxims and a mother’s praise while urging charity toward others and unwavering integrity toward enemies.
A humorous exchange unfolds as callers attempt to connect with Central and request Stafford's story from the Gazette. The depot, Central, and the Gazette fail to establish a proper line, leading to repeated calls and no answer.
The residents of Stewartville built a small school house and selected Miss Alice Goodwyn of Barnesville as teacher. The school has begun with about thirty pupils enrolled and the work progresses prosperously.
Gordon Institute music department offers a high quality program at Kennedy's Opera House later this month. Mrs Cochrane hails it as Barnesville's best in years with special features including Miss Ferrill of LaGrange and possible outside performers.
Local shop promotes latest shoe and clothing lines and assurances on Drew Selby Bert Packard brands. Offers White's Thomaston Shop Shoes at 1.25 dollars spot cash and invites customers to inquire about their methods during 1897.
Indication of a sale of 300 tons high grade guano offered for full payment with a special price for large cat loads. The seller claims guano clubs will benefit from dealing with the offer.
The notice lists department heads and staff for J. C. Collier Co. including E. C. Elder in CrorainGe and Shors Dep't, Jim Wellmke in Men's Furnishings, Miss Lilly Cooper in Dress Goods, Miss Betty Blalock in Mini Inery, Miss Velma Mills in Fancy Goods and Toys, Miss Lula Whittle in Notions and Trimmings, W. M. Howard in Furniture and Carpets, A. J. Stephens in Hardware and Groceries, Earnest Bush in Fancy Candies and Fruits, F. M. Stephens as Cashier and Book-Keeper, Annie Whittle as Stenographer and Assistant, J. C. Collier as Buyer and Credit Department head, with R. Boot Powell noted.
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube and asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure ninefold. It offers one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured and lists Druggists selling the remedy for 75 cents.
Mr. J. W. Reeves starts a grocery shop in the former Smiley store room beside Barnesville Savings Bank. He offers heavy and fancy groceries at inviting prices and invites locals to inspect goods and prices as stock arrives this week.
F L Wiis states a rumor about an agreed $25 monthly payment from Emmett W Elder is false. He says Elder never mentioned the matter and he never agreed to step aside while Elder runs the business. He asks the public not to believe the rumor.
Ten mules and horses offered by E J Murphrey at close prices with two years payment option. Sale notice indicates installment terms and secure sale arrangement.
Central schedule adjusted for Sunday with Macon train arriving at 5 37 p m and Atlanta train arriving at 6 00 p m instead of 5 30 and 5 56. All other trains keep previous times.
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