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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1898
Page
8
The piece urges farmers to reflect on cotton prices, noting the South’s agricultural base as vital to national prosperity. It argues for diversifying crops, improving country life, and seeking better prices through practical, thinking farmers and supportive merchants.
Regular council meeting notes payments of bills for streets public property freight electric light and water works heater insurance and salaries. Ordinances amended and passed establishing budget rules fines for absences and reserve for a guard house with reports filed and approved.
For over fifty years Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup has soothed teething children and relieved wind colic and diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle. Ask for Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup and take the safe remedy.
Miss Jean Mitchell leaves for Senoia Georgia to assist in the local school for the year. A Gordon Institute and Georgia Female Seminary graduate she is described as thoroughly qualified for her duties by friends who wish her a pleasant time in her new position.
A medical ad describes consumption as a web of neglect and claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures a high percentage of cases and can restore health. It cites testimonials and offers the Common Sense Medical Adviser, with a request for stamps to obtain a copy from the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, N Y.
The text urges providing warming, fat forming food for well children not very robust. It specifies use in the fall for two to three months to help them endure cold conditions.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites as a tonic for families. It claims children thrive and adults regain strength, recommending a fall course of treatment and urging readers to ask doctors and ensure the wrapper shows man and fish. Prices are 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Offlers Mystic Chapter No 51 Royal Arch Masons of Barnesville elected officers on December 27 with A M Lambdin High Priest B J Head King Morgan Howard Scribe H H Swatts Treasurer W A Prout Captain of the Host W J Vandivere Principal Sojourner C H White Royal Arch Captain J F Howard Master of Third Veil R G Matthews Master of Second Veil S B Burr Sr Master of First Veil Wap Summers sentinel H H Swatts Secretary The group is described as well known and highly esteemed citizens with the order in good hands.
Coughs and colds relief advertised with Thrash's Lung Restorer a 50 cent bottle sold by W. H. Chambers Barnesville and Carlisle Ward Manufacturers Griffin Ga for relieve.
Last Friday evening a little girl, daughter of Mr Williams, was accidentally shot through the shoulder by a pistol discharged by a boy who picked it up from a mantel. The ball passed through the shoulder from back to front and she is reported doing well.
To Morners: For group in children a positive cure and preventive is Thrash's Lung Restorer. 'Try it and be convinced. If your druggist doesn't keep it write to us for particulars. For sale by W. H. Chambers, Barnesville, and Carlisle & Ward, Griffin, Ga.
Judge W. A. Prout, after several days of sickness, is back in town this week. Friends greet him on the streets as he resumes duties and appears in improved health.
Advertisement notes consumption and bronchial troubles cured by Thrash's Ludg Restorer a 50 cent bottle sold by W H Chambers Barnesville and Carlisle Ward Griffin Ga manufacturers promote the remedy to readers in the local paper.
The Baptist Sunday school held its annual election with B. H. Hardy elected Superintendent and W. C. Jordan as Assistant Superintendent. Ben Turner Jr. is Secretary with Gainer Turner as Assistant Secretary. Organists are Lillian Mitchell and Mary Wright. The Sunday school is in prosperous condition.
The contract has been let for the church furnace and it is to be in operation within two weeks. About six registers will heat the church uniformly and satisfactorily.
Mr Josiah Wood, longtime Texas resident, visits his brothers John and Jim Wood near Barnesville. He has many local friends who greet him warmly and plans to return to Texas in a few days.
An advertisement claims AFRICANA will cure eczema and catarrh permanently. It asserts lasting results and urges readers to try the remedy, presenting it as a proven treatment for these chronic conditions.
Mrs Belle Goodwyn nee Pound died after a long illness born August 23 1857 joined the M E Church in 1868 married R B Goodwyn in 1876 and was the eldest of six children. Her funeral was held at the Methodist church with Rev W S Stevens officiating. The Barnesville community extends sympathy to the family.
The Hanson-Crawley Underwear Co began Monday to operate around the clock to fill orders. The firm is well financed owning its own electric light plant and is fully equipped for manufacturing fine underwear.
The city notes the RACKET STORE in Barnesville once owned by C. C. Holmes, appraised for 1897 taxation at 4000 dollars. A non resident owner offers sale at 3000 dollars, claiming a 1000 dollar profit and optional installment terms. For details contact the address provided.
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