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Newspaper

Barnesville Gazette

Location

Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1896

Page

5

Valuable Real Estate for Sale in Georgia Listings

A real estate ad lists 4 Main Street lots including a corner Forsyth and Main parcel, 75 acres on East Thomaston Street, a Barney Green house, 8 Ann Street lots, 8 Mill Street lots, a dwelling at Milner corner Ann and East Warehouse, and 67 acres the A J Carden place. Terms: one fourth cash, balance in 1 2 and 3 years. Edward Elder, Real Estate and Insurance Agency Barnesville, GA.

Main Street Forsyth Main Streets Forsyth Street Thomaston Street Barney Green Ann Street Mill Street Ann East Streets Milner Georgia J. Carden

Local Social News Highlights Holiday Visits and Changes

Miss Magnita Arnold returns from Albany with Miss Gertrude Hobbs staying several days in Barnesville. Belle and Emmie Murphey enjoy holidays at Shorter College Rowe. Prof. R D McDowell takes half interest in Eatonton Messenger and leads local department. Miss Lula Carroll leaves Waco after pleasant visit with Miss Willie Higtower. praised for vivacity and popularity.

Magnita Arnold Albany Gertrude Hobbs Belle Emmie Murphey Barnesville Shorter College Rowe R. D. McDowell Eatonton Lula Carroll Waco Texas Willie Higtower

Election to fill unexpired alderman term

By order of Council an election will be held January 13, 1896 to fill the unexpired term of Alderman P. F. Matthews who resigned.

P. F. Matthewa

Rev Timmons to Preach at Prospect Church

Church notices announce Rev T. H. Timmons will preach at Prospect church next Saturday and Sunday. The West Monroe Circuit first quarterly conference will be held with Marvin church at Goggansville on January 18 and 19.

T. H. Timmons Prospect Church West Monroe Marvin Church Goggansville

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Cure and Reward

An 19th century style testimonial advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for a catarrh cure. It lists F J Cuzary & Co Toledo and several druggists and wholesalers in Toledo Ohio. The copy touts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and says testimonials are free with price seven shillings per bottle.

F. J. Cuzary & Co Toledo O. We F. J. Cheney West & Truax O. Walding Kirwan & Marvin O. Hall

Atlanta minister Dr. Brittain called to local Baptist church

Dr J M Brittain of Atlanta was unanimously voted for the pastorate of a local Baptist church last Sunday. It is not yet known whether he will accept the call.

J. M. Brittain Atlanta The Baptist Church

Langford and Bush Married at Barnasville Home

At the residence of Mr. J. W. Colquitt near Barnasville, on Wednesday December 25 1895, Rev I H Timmons officiated as G W Langford and Mrs M A Bush were united in marriage. The contracting parties have the best wishes of friends.

J. W. Colquitt Barnasville I. H. ‘Timmons G. W. Langford M &. Bush

New Year Reflections From a Trading Firm

The note reflects on past year trading, claiming strong effort and growth from small beginnings to large operations. It credits the trading public for support, emphasizes fair dealing, and outlines a plan to continue cash transactions for mutual benefit.

Central Cas

Extravagance and rationing talk in a distressed town

The speaker urges against extravagance amid poverty and urges collective effort to build public works. References a Virginia salt cargo in 125 pound sacks and Mason jars of Elberta peaches sold at 25c each. Bananas priced at 10c per dozen as part of daily necessities.

Onions Bannished as Necessaries Urged for Growth

A community notice asks residents to quit eating onions and other staples like Irish potatoes and cabbage to build strength. It invites people to visit or call No. 24 for a prompt delivery and promises a ready response.

Preaching Announcement For Barnesville Baptist Church

Dr. J. M. Brittain of Atlanta has been called to the Barnesville Baptist Church and will preach next Sunday. Members and the public are urged to attend.

J. M. Brittain Atlanta Barnesville Baptist Church

New Year Greeting and General Repair Business Notice

A group forms a general repair business and invites friends to patronize with a reasonable share. They greet friends on January 1, 1896, and wish a happy new year.

Grigg and Ward Wed in Milner Home Ceremony

Mr. T. Scott Grigg of Washington D C and Miss Eula Ward of Milner Ga married at the bride's home on Tuesday December 26 1895 Reverend A B Pope officiated the ceremony.

T. Scott Grigg Washington, D. C Eula Ward Milner, Ga A. B. Pope

W. R Smiths College Ad Promises Quick Earnings

Hundreds of clerks and farmer boys invest 60 to 90 dollars for tuition and board at W R Smiths College Lexington Kentucky and now earn 100 dollars or more monthly in banks and mercantile offices. Prof Smith president of the Commercial College of Kentucky University offers assistance to graduates in finding positions.

Brof. Smith Commercial College OF Lds Entucky University Ier Ronihenthe Wilbur R. Smith Lexington, KY

Syrup of Figs Promises Permanent Constipation Cure

Advert appears to claim Syrup of Figs permanently cures habitual constipation, contrasting with other laxatives that only act temporarily and may harm the system. It urges well formed people to choose the fig product over alternatives for lasting relief.

Gazette Offers Subscriptions At Publishers Rates

The Gazette invites friends to subscribe for magazines or newspapers through its services at publishers rates. Prof. H. L. Swatts of Fellowship Florida, visited his parents in the city over the holidays and is noted as an excellent teacher with a fine Florida school.

Pope Huguley Louisville Barnesville G. E. Huguley the Gazette H. L. Swatts Fellowship Fla H. H. Swatts Florida

Death of Mr W H McDowell Moves Barnesville Community

The 24 year old W H McDowell died Sunday afternoon at 6 after a short illness likely tied to nervous prostration. He joined the Baptist church in Atlanta and was employed by Summers Buggy Co. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 at the Baptist church with Rev J H Cline officiating, and interment was in Elmwood cemetery. The GazerteE extends condolences to the family.

W. H. McDowell W. L. McDowell Zebulon Street Barnesville McDowell The Baptist Church Atlanta Second Baptist Church Summers Buggy Co Hig Pete’’ McDowell George McDowell J. H. Cline

Man Claims Record Hog Kill Weighing 4264 Pounds

Mr. Jackson G. Smith reports a remarkable hog weighing 4264 pounds was killed Tuesday. The animal is described as a fine specimen and may set a local record for size.

Jackson G. Smith

Royal Baking Powder Leavening Strength Highlight

Government reports note next week's paper will feature an account of the New year's party.

Royal Baking Powder

Oxford Guest Daily at Stafford Family

Local readers recall their own experiences with illness as Mr. Robert Rawls of Hollands Virginia shares a winter grippe story. He credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with relief after one bottle and complete cure after a second. Available at 25 and 50 cents per bottle from Jno H Blackburn Druggist.

Wention Perry Robert Rawls Hollands Chamberlain Jno H. Blackburn

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