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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1898
Page
4
The piece argues that numerous executions set a firm example to enforce law. It urges swift, certain punishment for willful murder and other capital offenses to protect life and property. It calls on citizens to adopt a resolute stance as the new year begins.
Judge Emory Speer sides with railroads in a Griffin case, overruling ICC and endorsing discrimination against smaller cities. The ruling allows higher freight charges to Griffin or Barnesville from Cincinnati than to Macon for similar goods, challenging fairness in transportation policy.
Captain B M Turner in Zebulon says sentiment favors Governor candidate Allen D Candler. The outlook appears broadly favorable in this section according to his report.
Hon. Thomas B. Felder of Atlanta declares his run for Congress in the Fifth district. He faces incumbent L. F. Livingston as his main opponent and is praised for a strong legislative record. The editorial urges readers to support Felder's election.
Ordinary Means at Zebulon calls indigent pensioners widows and invalid pensioners who have drawn a county pension to call at his office and sign up vouchers for 1898.
Tuesday evening Dr. J. B. Mack preached a special sermon to the masons at their meeting place in Odd Fellows Hall. The discourse was greatly enjoyed and Dr. Mack’s knowledge was praised as always.
An advertisement for quinine hair tonic claims to remove dandruff and prevent hair loss. It targets both ladies and gentlemen and offers a large bottle for 75 cents. Produced and sold by O. er Jones at a barber shop location near the listed address.
Three tales circulated as men gathered in Blackburns drug store. Dr B J Clark opened with a Louisville Medical College student anecdote about a brick falling from a seventh story and striking a man on the ground, the brick itself suffering the only damage.
Mr J H Blackburn recounts two anecdotes from Atlanta and Jones county. In one, a steel spade at a Peachtree Broags skyscraper site flies to a basement and fatally strikes a man while the spade itself is harmed. In the other, a 1897 Jones county man falls into a well and sprains an ankle.
The Pike County Board of Education met in Zebulon on Tuesday and decided that white teachers' salaries would depend on pupil attendance, while salaries for teachers in Negro schools are fixed regardless of attendance. Assistants for colored schools to be paid by the county school commissioner. Enumerators to take the school census.
Mr J Lawrence Hunt leaves Tuesday evening to teach the school at Kingland Georgia He is a capable young man well prepared for his work and should satisfy his patrons We wish him every success.
Special services fill the Presbyterian church with two daily gatherings at 11:00 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Dr. Mack directs the program assisted by Pastor Rev. W. M. Hunter. Miss Clifford Napier of Forsyth visited Barnesville recently as a guest of A. Q. Murphey's family.
A narration on female illness and miscommunication between patient and doctor. It credits Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts for advising women to seek help from her Vegetable Compound and asserts over one hundred thousand women were treated successfully last year.
Health Board of Barnesville allowed entry of people from Atlanta and Griffin with health certificates after W C Stocks reported improved small pox conditions. No Barnesville cases, and the council receives commendation for effective measures and careful handling amid broader city experiences.
Zebulon held its election for mayor and councilmen last week resulting in J. J. Howard mayor. Councilmen elected were F. B. Wells C. R. Gwyn M. G. Harrison and P. M. Sullivan. Gwyn chosen secretary and treasurer Wells mayor pro tem and A. A. Howell elected marshal for 1898.
An old medical theory claims impure blood causes most diseases and thirty years ago Browns' Iron Bitters popularized this idea. The remedy is presented as a proven cure with many remarkable results and is sold by all dealers.
Mr R S Crutcher a renowned Atlanta furniture dealer and former Barnesville resident visited this week and enrolled his son Samuel in Gordon Institute. He previously sent him to Bell Buckle in Tennessee and praised Barnesville’s recent progress.
Warning against mercury based catarrh remedies and urging prescription guidance. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, asserting no mercury and internal action. Claims testimonials free and price 75 cents per bottle.
Miss Annie Lambdin hosted a pleasant Friday evening party for friends, drawing a large crowd of happy young people. The event was the final social entertainment before the opening of the new school term.
The freight depot is being painted as a New Year start. The Central railroad shows appreciation for Barnesville patronage, noting Barnesville provides more traffic than any point between Atlanta and Savannah except Macon, which is urged to watch.
Miss Mattie Elliott has returned to Culloden for the present and will return to Barnesville around February 1 to re open her dress making establishment. Her fall business was good and prospects look favorable for the year.
A very pleasant party was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs A O Murphey on Thursday evening. A large group of young people attended and the occasion was described as thoroughly enjoyable, reflecting the couple's renowned hospitality.
An advertisement asserts that Browns' Iron Bitters maintains liver health and cures liver disease if taken early or after illness. It claims persistent use yields strength and vitality and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
A fresh spring line of Irish point and fancy open work embroideries has just arrived. Ladies are urged to view the latest laces and embroideries to stay up to date.
The advertisement proclaims a specialty in oats, tobacco, corn, meat, flour and heavy groceries. It pledges to cut prices and undersell competitors to attract customers.
Elegant new items offered at former prices, noting a 20 percent tariff increase under McKinley. Vendor claims to have ordered last fall and can sell at the old price to customers.
Dedication services were held last Sunday at the new Presbyterian church with a sermon by Dr. J. B. Mack. A large audience enjoyed the service and a vocal solo “The Holy City” by Miss Mary W. Lovelace accompanied the musical program. The congregation is proud of their beautiful church.
The Zebulon Journal reports Judge J. S. Pope seen on the streets this week. He had been in declining health for several weeks but is regaining strength and physicians are hopeful for full recovery.
Mr D J Proctor, representative of Southern Phosphate Works of Macon, visited the city this week. He arranged with Hunt & Bush to sell the guanos, noting farmers paid promptly last year and urging greater use this season.
Dr J C Drake a Thomaston physician died at his home last Saturday at age eighty four. A well known citizen his death removes a longtime local medical figure and community member.
A historical notice proclaims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for piles, scaids, and burns. The ad-like fragment emphasizes curative claims for common skin and hemorrhoidal ailments.
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