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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1898
Page
5
Hon. Robert L. Berner a Georgia attorney and legislator announced last Friday his Democratic bid for governor. The Gazette endorses Berner, praising his character, experience, and leadership, and hopes to see him nominated and elected.
Forsyth attorney Hon. T. B. Cabaniss denies any gubernatorial candidacy rumors. He says he is completely out of politics and focused on his law practice, planning a Florida fishing trip next week and not seeking any office.
Last week the battleship Maine near Havana suffered a mysterious disaster with 260 deaths. The incident sparked widely differing views on the cause with some calling it an accident and others suspecting Spaniards. An investigation is underway and the government will decide its course after the report.
Sam Jones regrets Col Candler's second letter and accuses him of one sum bad. Sam Jones says he might as well stay in his current work since preaching does not prove he can manage Georgia politics.
Fragmentary note references a famous attic item and DeWitt’s Little, with unclear details and missing context about persons, places, and events.
The city council on Monday appointed a committee to seek county assistance at the next Zebulon meeting to fund a new court room and jail in Barnesville. Citizens believe the county can and should contribute generously, noting the present guard house is inadequate for county prisoners and urging swift appropriation.
Voters in Forsyth and Monroe County endorse Hon. Robert L. Berner upon his gubernatorial candidacy. They hail him as a gentleman of character and ability, a Georgian lawyer and orator, and a steadfast anti corporate greed advocate who would deliver a clean, independent administration.
The passage urges women to consult Mrs Pinkham for women’s illnesses arguing her experience surpasses any living doctor. It suggests confiding private troubles to a woman is preferable and that men cannot fully understand women's health concerns.
Women are invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts. All letters are read and answered by women only to maintain confidential discussion of private illnesses. Her experience promises helpful knowledge and free guidance with no payment expected.
Endorsers push a candidate as the party's nominee for governor. They pledge a strong majority in the fall election, arguing the state has not seen such unity since populist ideas gained a foothold.
Regular meeting in Barnesville Georgia discusses bill payments totaling 1698.36 and actions on heating, boiler inspection, and building repairs at Gordon Institute. Council refuses to permit an iron cottage art gallery within fire limits and approves insurance proposals and a court room jail plan.
One hundred dollar reward offer for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co of Toledo endorsed by West Truax Walpine Kinman Marvin. Cure taken internally affects blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free.
Quinine Hair Tonic removes dandruff and stops hair loss. Suitable for ladies and gentlemen. Large bottle priced at 50 cents. Made and sold by O M Jones at Barber Shop next to the post office.
An ad announces a new cer that cures all forms of dyspepsia, regulates the stomach and restores the appetite. For sale by John H Blackburn.
Hon. Thomas J. Simmons chief justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia was in the city Sunday with the family of his daughter Mrs. A. O. Murphey. He has made an honorable record as a jurist and is held in high esteem by the people of Georgia.
A historic advert asserts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve treats piles burns and scalds. The claim emphasizes topical relief and healing for common skin ailments with emphasis on soothing effects. The item appears as a consumer product note from an early 20th century catalog.
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