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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1896
Page
1
The Christmas holidays were enjoyed by young and old in Barnesville with trees and fireworks on Christmas Eve. A large crowd gathered at the public square for a display of fireworks and overall mood was jolly. The Gazette wishes readers a happy and prosperous New Year.
Rev Rolfe Hunt will preach at Granite Hall in Barnesville on Sunday January 12 at 11 in the morning and 7 in the evening. He is a well known preacher who always interests audiences. Everyone is invited to attend.
A moral exhortation urges kindness, self improvement, and personal duty. It cites Robt. B. Lee on duty and stresses speaking a kind word, encouraging thinking, and helping faltering neighbors to build a better community and bright future for children.
An appeal offers a free book on opium and whisky disorders to any reader in the United States. The notice directs interested individuals to address B. Woolley in Atlanta Georgia Box 387 to receive the volume.
Citizens of Barnesville are asked to attend a 2 o'clock meeting in Burneaville to discuss reviving the Barnesville Hosiery Company. The mill employs over fifty workers, has ready orders, and needs working capital to resume operations and benefit local merchants and wages.
The first annual dance by The Sixteen Club at Matthews hotel in Barnesville drew visitors from Atlanta Griffin Forsyth and other places. Mr B R Flemister of Griffin led the German selections with Card s band of Macon providing the music. The event featured holly and mistletoe decorations and lavish fruit refreshments as couples danced the old year out and the new year in.
Miss Willie Hightower entertained a small gathering Friday evening in honor of Misses Carroll and Willis of Texas, Walker of Louisiana, and Hightower of Atlanta. The group enjoyed music, games, and refreshments in a congenial setting, with a successful evening for all attendees. Those present included Misses Car rqil Willie Walker Harris Lambdin Hightower and Messrs Cook Stafford Hoelmes Huguley Hardy Haxt Rogers and Chambers.
The church passes strong resolutions bidding farewell to Pastor W E Perryclear. It praises him as a manly Christian gentleman and faithful pastor while expressing prayers for his future success and honoring his service. A later note speaks caution about interfering with roads and urges young men to avoid mischief and seek public good.
The text touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe tonic for women including those confined to bed, nursing mothers, and those with weak health. It claims to regulate female functions, strengthen the system, and cure a range of conditions, promising a money-back guarantee if no improvement is seen.
A group of Pike County youths in the eighth district faced trouble after a Christmas night serenade that devolved into disruptive behavior. The incident, described as impolite and unlawful, sparked questions about conduct and social norms in the neighborhood.
Mrs S L McDowey and ramty express sincere thanks to friends who generously aided them during the illness of their son and brother.
In a religious reflection, the speaker argues that God’s ability to halt celestial bodies would defy nature and science, stressing that sustaining their motion is itself a greater miracle than stopping them. The passage invites readers to grasp the meaning of God and the perpetual order of creation.
Practical tips to improve lamp light by caring for wicks. Drying the wick and ensuring free oil flow prevents smoking and odor. Soak wicks in vinegar and dry before use, boil in soft water and soap, keep reservoir full, and replace charred wicks for better brightness and less trouble.
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