National Day at Barnesville Chautauqua Planned
The Barnesville chautauqua sets July Fourth as National Day with plans for a William Jennings Bryan daytime address and Fightin Joe Wheeler at night. Organizers expect a huge crowd and hope for a memorable celebration. The Gazette editor hints at enthusiasm and one more chautauqua performance during the event.
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Barnesville Chautauqua
William Jennings Bryan
Joe Wheeler
Barnesville
The
Gazette
Chautauqua
McKinley Defends Philippine Policy In Boston Speech
President McKinley asserts no imperial designs guide the United States as he discusses the Philippine question in Boston. He argues liberty and education will crown future island progress, with American sacrifice yielding enduring benefits and civilization for generations to come.
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McKinley
Boston
Manila
Filippino
American Republic
Ballot Reform in North Carolina Targets Negro Vote
North Carolina moves to change suffrage laws by amending the constitution. The amendment sets educational, property and poll tax qualifications, but preserves voting rights for those who could vote before 1901. The measure passes both legislative chambers and will go to a 1901 statewide ballot.
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North Carolina
State Fair Plan Backed by Atlanta Leaders
The State Agricultural Society and Atlanta citizens approve holding the state fair in Atlanta next fall. They pledge support and emphasize an old fashioned agricultural fair led by farmers, Georgia manufacturers, and the state’s resources, with safeguards against fraud.
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State Agricultural Society
Atlanta
Macon Telegraph
Telegraph
Georgia
Pope Brown
Northern
Agricultural Society
Sunday Services Draw Large Congregations in Painesville
Sunday in Painesville featured strong church attendance with Baptist pastor Dr. J. M. Brittain delivering a sermon on the General Judgement at 11 AM in the Presbyterian church. An Episcopal service followed there at night and Rev. W. S. Stevens led morning and evening services at the Methodist church.
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Painesville
J. M. Brittain
Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
W. S. Stevens
Methodist Church
Barnesville
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Prevents Pneumonia
The greatest danger from La Grippe is pneumonia, but with reasonable care and Cham berlain's Cough Remedy the danger is avoided. Thousands have used it with no pneumonia cases, and it cures La Grippe faster than other treatments. Pleasant and safe to take, sold by J. I. Blackburn.
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Chamberlain
J. I. Blackburn
Robbery at Commercial Hotel in Zebulon
A Sunday report from Zebulon states that Rev. A. B. Pope’s Commercial hotel was entered by a thief before daybreak. The intruder took two overcoats a hat a pair of pants and a gold watch belonging to Mr Pope.
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Zebulon
A. B. Pope
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
For over fifty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has soothed teething children, easing gum pain diarrhea and wind colic. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle. Ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other kind.
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Mrs. Winston
Pleasant party hosted by Misses Henderson
Last Friday evening Misses Gene va and Trella Henderson hosted a small gathering for friends. Music games and refreshments provided pleasant features and the evening was enjoyed by all attendees.
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Geneva
Trella Henderson
City names appear in distant corners of the map
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA, LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY, NEW YORK NEW YORK appear in a corner listing likely as locations or datelines. The terse fragment provides three major cities without context or events.
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San Francisco
Cal
Louisville, Ky
New York, N.Y
Death of Capt Hollis Atlanta electrician tied to Baynesville
Captain J. B. Hollis of Atlanta died in Florida last week while seeking a health restoration. He supervised the installation of Baynesville’s electric light plant and leaves many relatives and friends in Barnesville.
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J. B. Hollis
Atlanta
Florida
Capt. Hollis
Barnesville
Baynesville
Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re Newer testimonial claim
An advertisement extols Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re newer for eradicating dandruff keeping the scalp clean and hair soft and easy to arrange. The copy emphasizes cosmetic benefits and ease of styling.
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Hall
Episcopal Service Notice by Rev Whitney
Rev G A Whitney will conduct an Episcopal service at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 7 15 p m visiting parishioners and interested attendees are invited to attend at the church venue stated.
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G. A. Whitney
Presbyterian Church
Proctor Announces Fertilizer Sales Agent Plan
D. J. Proctor declares he will sell Southern Phosphate Works goods in Barnesville this season with Jim Hunt as agent and recalls having reduced fertilizer prices in Pike County.
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Southern Phosphate Works
Barnesville
Jim Hunt
D. J. Proctor
Cottage Home Underway On Greenwood Street
Work began Monday on a new cottage home on Greenwood Street built by Mr. W. B. Smith. The residence will be elegant and well furnished with modern conveniences. Mr. A. O. Bennett holds the building contract.
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Greenwood Street
W. B. Smith
A. O. Bennett
Collier to New York to buy spring stock and expand sales
On For New York, Mr. J. C. Collier president of the J. C. Collier Co. and Oxford Underwear Mills, left Tuesday for New York City to purchase spring stock and attend to business matters. He aims to sell more goods this year and to buy a large handsome stock.
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J. C. Collier
J.C. Collier Co
Oxford Underwear Mills
New York City
Dr. Tichenor’s Antiseptic Sample Offer
Missed sample of Dr Tiche nors Antiseptic praised as top for cuts burns and injuries. Invitation to write Sherrouse Medicine Co New Orleans La for a sample.
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Dr. Tichenor
Sherrouse Medicine Co
New Orleans
Peach crop destroyed by freeze likely no fruit this year
Local fruit men agree that the peach crop in the community has been killed by the freeze. While some fruit may remain, officials do not expect any significant harvest this year.
Hearn's Suok Store Shoes at Cost Clearance
For a few days only customers can buy shoes at cost cash only during Hearn's clearance sale. The ad emphasizes avoiding reseller profit and urges shoppers to act while the limited offer lasts.
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Hearn
Suok
Lost dog in Liberal seeks return and information
The notice says a black back, light tan female dog is missing in Liberal since Monday February 13. A liberal reward is offered for the return or any information leading to whereabouts, signed Ben Barksdale.
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Ben Barksdale
Doctor Tichernor’s Antiseptic Endorsed by Local Pastor
Miner Georgia September 15 1898 Pastor P Martyn of the M E Church endorses Dr Tichenor’s Antiseptic after using it for stomach and bowel complaints and external injuries saying it helped his family.
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Miner
Burst Water Pipes Plague Barnesville After Freeze
In Barnesville a severe freeze damaged many water pipes. Crews worked through the week as pipes thawed and burst, leaving nearly every resident affected by flooding and disrupted water service.
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Barnesville
Mr Smith Makes Progress After Winter Fall
Mr Jackson G. Smith recovers from injuries after a fall during snow and is improving with friends optimistic about his return.
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Jackson G. Smith
Near miss fire under Blackburn home
A child and a relative playing beneath the house ignited cotton in an old chair. Mrs. Blackburn detected the odor of smoke and neighbors alerted them. The blaze was quickly put out with little damage reported.
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J. H. Blackburn
August Flower Endorsed by Prof Hoxton for Digestive Ailments
Prof Hoxton reports during ten years of travel he met many users of Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver and stomach issues and constipation. He notes it aids tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches and irregular habits. Sample bottles are free at John H Blackburn and the remedy is sold by dealers worldwide.
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Prof. Hoxton
John H. Blackburn
Dr Miles Pain Pills Advertised as One Cent a Dose
An historical ad promotes Dr Miles Pain Pills at a price of one cent per dose. The compact copy highlights affordability and consumer appeal in a period-appropriate promotional tone. The product is framed as a ready pain relief option for readers scanning daily news.
Invention of Matthews Shaft Coupler Attracts Orders
Mr. R. G. Matthews reports strong early success with his shaft coupler, filling daily orders and facing months of backlog. The invention addresses a long standing need from his experience with buggy gear, and he plans a factory to meet growing demand.
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R. G. Matthews
Mr. Matthews
Little Ben Butts Taken to Grady Hospital for Illness
Little Boy Quite II is carried to Atlanta and admitted to Grady hospital where doctors fear a serious operation may be needed. Miss Lizzie Johnston travels to Atlanta to be with the child as sympathy pours in for Mr. Butts and family.
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Ben Hill Butts
B. H. Butts
Atlanta
Grady Hospital
Lizzie Johnston
Mr. Butts
It Is Our Friend Statement From The Macon Telegraph
Mr J C Calloway of the Macon Telegraph visited Barnesville this week to praise the paper. The Telegraph is described as splendid and unequaled in editorial matter and beneficial to Barnesville with a large potential subscriber base.
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J. C. Calloway
Macon Telegraph
Telegraph
Barnesville
Dr. Boggs to Speak at Barnesville Address
Dr. William E. Boggs chancellor of the State University will speak Friday evening in Barnesville to Gordon Institute students and local citizens. An invitation is extended to the public to attend and hear a forcible address.
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William E. Boggs
the State University
Barnesville
Gordon Institute
Boggs
Valentine Party Rescheduled After Weather Cancellat
The Valentine Party planned for Miss Corinne Elders’s home on Tuesday night was canceled due to severe weather and will now be held Friday night the 24th at the same location.
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Corinne Elders
Farms and Barnesville Real Estate Negotiate Quickly
On farms and Barnesville real estate, quick negotiations occurred. The brief item notes rapid deals and a location near N Woopwarp.
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Barnesville
N. Woopwarp
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California Fig Syrup CO
Episcopal Service
Pike County
Bucklen
Arnica
W. A. Wright
New York
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Ladies Fine Shoes
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United States
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Cincinnati
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Little Boy
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Dr. Boggs
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Capt
E. J. Murphey
Edward Elder
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