The Science of Primary Work at Gordon Institute
A historical essay praising patient, well prepared teachers who cultivate heart, mind, and soul in early education. It argues Froebel and Pestalozzi as models, warns against harsh discipline, and highlights geometric play, color study, and the need for cooperation between teachers and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Froebel
Voltaire
Robert Ingersol
Richard Hargroves
Bulwer
Pestalozzi
Gordon Institue
Plato
Gordon Institute
Alma Mater Sets Tone for New Year in 1899
The faculty and students reflect on past success of the school, noting alumni in trust positions nationwide. They urge courage for 1899, aiming to build noble graduates who honor their country, and invoke a bright, upward year with a song of praise.
Lagrippe Treated Successfully Says Local Publisher
James A. Jones publisher of the Leader Mexia Texas reports recovering from a second lagrippe attack this year using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He was in bed slightly over two days this time after a quicker onset and notes the remedy helped him avoid a longer illness. Sold by J Hy BsaAckBuRN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Jones
Leader
Mexia
Texas
Chamberlain
J. Hy Bsaackburn
Barnesville City Council Minutes January 3 1899
Regular meeting of the Barnesville Georgia council notes payments approved by Finance Committee. Dispensary 45c E L and W W 79.20 street and public property 127.20 Gordon Institute 480 H and L Co 5 Barnesville Blues 110 officers salaries 307.40 water bonds coupon 1203 Carter and Gillespie 6.87 total 2319.12 Special committee to Pres Pound regards apparatus left at Institute purchased for 85. Fire Company progress Water E L board progress Wilkinson tax petitions referred Chief marshal and electrician reports filed. Minutes read adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Prout
Gray
Anderson
Coramttee
Gordon Institute
Barnesville Blues
Carter & Gillespie Co
Kemp
Committee On Fire Company
Water
E. L. Board
W. K. Wilkinson
J. G. Smith
G. L. Summers
Marshal
J. B. Bankston
Water Board
Syrup of Figs Promises Lasting Constipation Relief
Advert shows that people once preferred temporary laxatives but now recognize Syrup of Figs as a permanent remedy. It emphasizes buying the genuine product made by the California Fig Syrup Co and cautions against other laxatives that only work briefly and may harm the system.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Obituary: Uncle John Perdue Remembered in Monroe County
Uncle John Perdue born December 9 1817 died November 31 1898 married Phoebe Mabry December 15 1836 and Phoebe Seay February 22 1860. Nine children from first marriage four surviving sons. Settled in Monroe County at marriage. Member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Narrator recalls his neighborly conduct and Christian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Perdue
Phoebe Mabry
Phoebe M. Seay
Monroe County
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Guarantee Sale Notice
Public notice states J. H. Blackburn guarantees Chamberlain's Cough Remedy bottles for refunds if unsatisfactory. Claims the best medicine for colds and whooping cough. Priced 25 and 50 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. H. Blackburn
DeWitt's Little Early Users The Famous Little Pilis
A brief mention of DeWitt’s Little Early Users, described as a famous small pilis.
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DeWitt
Balance Wheel Log Analogy Urges Steady Honest Work
An instructional piece uses a balance wheel analogy to advise choosing solid, reliable logs and people. It extols discretion, sound judgment, and steady effort, comparing heavy sides to balance and success, while warning against deadheads and charity misread as weakness.
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Charity
Little Ben
Free Department Timetable Set By Gordon Institute Board
State School Commissioner Glenn announces monthly teacher payments with funds covering January and February only. Gordon Institute trustees set free department terms from January 9 to February 28 and September to December with transfers urged to nonfree departments at term start to avoid mid term changes.
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Glenn
Gordon Institute
Department of Gordon Institute
W. Stafford
B. M Turner
Sec’y and Treas
Important Real Estate Exchange Between Local Gentry
An important Monday real estate deal exchanges the Middlebrooks home on Railroad Street for the Elm Street house and lot belonging to T J Williamson now occupied by Judge Z L Fryer. Middlebrooks will move when Fryer secures a new residence while Williamson may build cottages for rent on the Elm Street lot. The transaction is described as significant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivison Middlebrooks
Railroad Street
Elm Street
T. J. Williamson
Z. L. Fryer
Mr. Middlebrooks
Judge Fryer
Mr. Williamson
Barnesville Baptist Sunday School Officers Elected
The Barnesville Baptist Sunday School held its annual election last Sunday naming B. H. Hardy as superintendent John T. Middlebrooks as assistant superintendent E. N. Mills as secretary and treasurer and Miss Mary Wright as organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville Baptist Sunday School
B. H. Hardy
John T. Middlebrooks
E. N. Mills
Mary Wright
Barnesville Baptist B Y P U elects new officers
The B Y P U of Barnesville Baptist Church held its annual election Sunday afternoon with Dr. T J Watts named president, John T Middlebrooks as vice president, Lillian Mitchell as secretary, and George Mitchell as treasurer. The union shows renewed life, growing membership and active service.
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Barnesville Baptist Church
T. J. Watts
John T. Middlebrooks
Lillian Mitchell
George Mitchell
How to Prevent Pneumonia and Remedy for Cold
This notice claims pneumonia follows a cold or lagrippe but not when using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It states the remedy counters a cold or lagrippe, is the best for bad colds, and guarantees satisfaction. Sold by John H. Blackburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
John H. Blackburn
Cyclone Ravages Liberty County and Georgia
Over the past week Liberty County endured a severe cyclone causing extensive property damage. Georgia has suffered similarly from wind storms and cyclones, with widespread destruction reported.
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Liberty County
Georgia
Loans Renewed and New Money Available at The Rock
Old loans renewed and new loans promptly made with cheapest money on the market. Apply to J. J. Garland at The Rock Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Garland
the Rock, Ga
Woman's Club Meeting Postponed
The Woman's club meeting scheduled for Saturday afternoon at Mr J W Hightower's has been postponed due to Mrs J T Blalock's illness. The Gazette will announce the next meeting in next week's issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
J. W. Hightower
J. T. Blalock
Special Notice on Accounts Due February Deadlines
All notes and accounts due me and not paid by February 1st will be placed in the hands of my attorney for collection.
Gordon Institute Trustees Limit Free Department Hours
The Gordon Institute trustees adopt the state school commissioner’s plan and will open the free department only two months now and then in the fall. The resolutions detail the situation and urge patrons to heed the change. Other county schools may follow different courses in response to the recommendations.
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Gordon Institute
Hall's Great Discovery for Kidney and Bladder Ailments
Texas notice promotes Hall's Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. Sold by mail for 1 cent or at druggists. two months of treatment per bottle. Local tester from Cuthbert, Georgia testifies to long kidney trouble relief after less than one bottle.
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Hall
E. W. Hart
P. O. Box
Waco
Texas
W. A. Wright
Barnesville
Cuthbert, Ga
R. M. Jones
Barnesville Library Book Party Set for January 13
Barnesville Library plans a book party at Matthews Hotel on Friday evening January 13 to raise funds and collect books for a community library. The event invites all citizens to contribute and support a treasury of books spanning philosophers scientists historians novelists and poets. Refreshments to be provided by ladies should be sent to Matthews Hotel Friday afternoon. S N Woopwarp pres Protem Barnesville Library Association
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Barnesville
Matthews Hotel
S. N. Woopwarp
Protem
Barnesville Library Association
Free Copies of Dr Pierce’s Medical Book Offered
An advertisement claims Dr R V Pierce of Buffalo announces 500000 free copies after 680000 sales. The 1008 page medical volume, mailed postpaid, requires 21 one cent stamps to cover mailing. The frew edition differs only by manilla covers and cloth binding.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
People’s Common Sense Medical Advertiser
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Laura Kendall Rogers
Herbert Spencer
Watch Tower
Paul Dombey
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Lagrippe
Goungil
Scott
Liberty
Edgar L. Rogers
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