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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1899
Page
4
The article urges residents of Barnesville to work diligently in 1899, noting that most people can find honorable employment and that labor builds wealth. It praises persistent effort by owners, officers, and workers, predicting enlarged trade, prosperity, and a strong year ahead.
The piece urges hope and diligence for 1899 and notes financial stress. It mentions State School Commissioner Glenn recommending shorter school terms tied to finances and concludes that the current situation is bad.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best for sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands corns and skin eruptions and claims it cures piles or money refunded. It guarantees satisfaction with a 25 cent price per box by W A Wright.
Washington correspondent of the Louisville Courier Journal argues that true statesmen are not valued in the south. He cites Clay Calhoun and Webster as enduring figures and contrasts southern leaders with New England personalities like Carlisle Turner and Wilson, warning the region of sowing folly and future regret.
Local residents in Macon express fear over proposed mustering out of two black regiments. Merchants seek payments to soldiers while authorities worry growth of violence from black troops. Citizens cite prior killings and unrest linked to black wearers of blue. Government policy accused of errors in enlisting black soldiers.
A Wednesday night gathering titled poverty party featured costumes reflecting poverty with invitations on yellow wrapping paper. Groundpeas and ginger cakes served as refreshments, hosted at Mr. J. H. Blackburn’s home.
Barnesville will welcome a new shoe store owned and managed by Lyman H. Hearn and Nisbet Pelot of Eatonton. They have rented the N. L. Bush grocery and restaurant building and plan to open next week as goods arrive. The venture aims to offer a fine selection of shoes and is viewed as a profitable addition by Putnam County residents.
An article describes a grip epidemic sweeping major U S cities and lists affected groups such as teachers clerks and police. It promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy and preventive, citing a testimonial from E11 Wooparp of Plymoth Ill and offering a booklet and guaranteed money back on first bottle.
State School Commissioner Glenn will not hold winter exams for teaching licenses. Last exam was June 1898. licenses expire after one year, so none before June this year. He cites travel hardship and daylight limits. summer exams provide adequate licensing, with emergency provisions for county special exams.
Advertisement asserts catarrh is blood or constitutional and cannot be cured by local remedies. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, claims endorsement by physicians, and notes price and availability. Includes testimonial requests and references Toledo manufacturers F. J. Carne ry & Co.
At the bride’s mother’s home in Lamont on December 21, Miss Ira May Stokes married Mr. Philip Ogletree of Zenith Crawford county Georgia with Rev. Pearce of LaGrange officiating. Congratulations from friends and family.
A brief note describes a coughing remedy named One Minute Cough Cure and asserts it “cures.” The text lacks dates, places, or additional context to support broader claims.
All city accounts will be due and payable the 1st of each month. W. J. Williamson indicates the schedule and payment policy for municipal finances.
The Hull army bill pending in Congress could grant commissions to Georgia graduates of Barnesville Milledgeville and Dahlonega military colleges. If officers are needed and West Point cadets are insufficient, these graduates would be given preference over civilian applicants, with several already in the state awaiting word.
The Barnesville Medical Society was permanently organized Monday evening in Dr. A. P. Kemp’s office. It includes all Barnesville physicians, with Dr. W. J. Cox elected president and Dr. G. Pope Huguley as secretary and treasurer. A committee works on constitution and by laws. The group aims to aid physicians and the public.
The trial of Edward C. Flannagan, a noted Decatur murderer, was postponed by Judge Candler in Atlanta. It is believed Flannagan will be sent to an asylum rather than to the gallows.
The Third Georgia, commanded by Colonel Robert L. Berner, remains in Savannah awaiting transport to Cuba. Orders to move have been issued several times but no transports have been provided, making the regiment’s departure uncertain and the service unsatisfactory.
T B Rice of Greensboro Georgia lauds Dr Pitts Carminative saying he has used it eight years with perfect satisfaction. He notes customers become permanent and that the store sells more of this article than all other carminatives syrups and drops combined. He adds it has no equal for teething children.
The death of Mr. E. P. Chamberlin in Atlanta last week removes a useful citizen and noble man. He led a beautiful Christian life, which many admired and remembered.
The Barnesville Chautauqua Association directors began planning the next Chautauqua set for the fourth of July. They promise the finest program possible and anticipate a great Georgia event.
Mr. C. H. Jordan of Jasper county has been chosen editor of the agricultural department of the Semi weekly Journal of Atlanta. He is a practical successful farmer and a worthy citizen whose writings should aid Georgia farmers.
Mr and Mrs H H Gray send out invitations for an At Home tonight at their residence. The event is graciously hosted for Miss Nannette Carter and promises much pleasure from their stylish entertaining.
A teacher explains that prayers often go unanswered when not truly desired, likening it to a knock on a dark door. A bright boy pledges to keep knocking until Jesus opens the door, showing growth in faith and resolve.
House and large lot in Barnesville Georgia. Four acre parcel on Thomaston Street offered for sale. Contact W T Respess at Barnesville address or via the listed phone.
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