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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1899
Page
6
Lizzie C. Ben reads at Milner's schoolhouse on December 24 1898 about purity and innocence. The essay urges guarding children from rash talk and muddying moral waters, while praising childhood as the sweetest life and stressing justice morality integrity and virtue.
An advertisement claims stomach relief from Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation and ailments like headaches sour stomach flatulence dizziness and heartburn. It offers a free medical adviser with 21 one cent stamps and provides Buffalo New York as the send address.
Miss Murphey entertained Miss Belle and Miss Emmie Murphey and a few friends at a Violet Tea one evening this week. The gathering was described as a very enjoyable affair.
Ada and Fannie Mae Ferguson hosted a crokinole party on Liberty Hill Street Milner Mississippi. Guests included Nettie Perdue Florence Warde Mary Bloodworth Mae Berry Mary Rice Alma Stead Gwendoline Tynus Katherine Lesner Lillie Warde Eva Cassells of Decatur Prof J W Williams Joe Martin Jim Farley Walter Bolton Homer Bloodworth Tilton Tyns A C B Kitchings of Atlanta Col M King of Pleasant Hill. The event drew high praise as one of the season’s best social gatherings.
Obituary notice for Verna Collier daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Collier. The piece remembers her as a sweet child, likens her to a crown of flowers, and comforts grieving family with faith that she is with God. It reflects on the family’s loss and invokes religious passages about children and heaven.
James A. Jones publisher of the Leader Mexia Texas credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with stopping a second lagrippe attack quickly. He says he was in bed only two days this time after a six hour onset, versus ten days earlier. The remedy is marketed by J H Blackburn.
Mr. Barney Cubbedge known as Handome Barney has left baggage service to resume ticket punching on the Central. Once a popular conductor between Macon and Savannah he is rejoining the line after several years away.
Four acre property offered for sale in Barnesville Georgia. Call or write W T Repss at Barnesville for details.
A local columnist argues Barnesville has undergone significant changes in two years. He cites shifts in social life toward clannishness, altered business ethics, and evolving religious sentiment, urging personal religious conviction and wiser use of Almighty wisdom before action.
Scott's Emulsion is a strengthening food and tonic noted for its flesh-forming properties. It uses cod liver oil emulsified or partially digested combined with hypo phosphites of lime and soda to enhance potency.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a cure-all for loss of flesh and anemia, promising restoration for infant, child, and adult. It claims to enrich blood, stop coughing, soothe throat and lungs, and cure incipient consumption, urging readers to buy at 50 cents or one dollar from druggists.
A reflective exhortation urges people to attend church and worship, urging cultivation of friendly social intercourse and attention to others. The piece notes personal affairs can be set aside to engage with the community, and hints at future practical suggestions to follow.
The writer urges support for two Barnesville enterprises, the public library and the Chautauqua program. He expresses confidence in library officers and hopes for a worthy library, noting growing country interest and anticipated larger attendance next summer, with fiscal constraints acknowledged. Milner, Ga., Jan 23, 1899.
An advertisement explains how to test kidney health by observing urine sediment and explains symptoms of kidney and bladder issues. It promotes Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for rheumatism back pain and urinary problems, claiming it also reduces frequent urination and nighttime awakening. Samples and a book are offered free by mail from Kilmer & Co. with mention of the Barnesville Gazette.
A wartime style notice claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents pneumonia following a cold or lagrippe. It asserts past epidemics showed fewer pneumonia cases when used, calling it the best remedy for bad colds and lagrippe and offering guaranteed bottles sold by John H. Blackburn.
Mr J M Cochran spent Friday and Saturday in Atlanta. Mr D A Stroud visited family here last week. Hearn's Shoe Store just opened offering wholesale prices. Mr Fort of Blackshear visited Thursday. Fort aided Strickland in editing the Thomaston Times. Miss Lizzie Thomas returned to Forsyth after visiting Mrs A O Murphey. Mr Frank M Stafford left for Seville Florida to recuperate. Dr R O Cotter reported his wife improving greatly in Atlanta. Hearn announces 30 day wholesale shoe sale to Barnesville area. Young people's Bible study at Methodist church met at S B Burrs home and will meet next at R A Staffords. T B Rice of Greensboro endorses Dr Pitts Carminative for teething. Prof J C Woodward of Newnan, ex-vice president of Gordon Institute, now superintendent of Newnan public schools, is highly regarded.
Edgar L. Rogers will have an office in the rear of Hearn's shoe store and will be ready to transact business there.
State Entomologist Scott of Atlanta visited Barnesville Monday and was hosted by W. C. Stafford and W. O. Marshburn among other fruit men. He found all orchards free of the San Jose scale and expressed pleasure with the fruit section's condition.
Quick negotiations secure loans on farms and Barnesville property with S N Woopwarp named in connection.
The Central of Georgia Railway Co issues a pamphlet promoting the fruit industry along its lines. A packing scene at Mr. W O Marshburn’s orchard appears in the book. Copies available from J C Haile G P A Savannah Ga.
Public notice guarantees refund on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy bottles if unsatisfactory. Claims lagrippe colds and whooping cough can be treated. Price 25 and 50 cents per bottle. J. H. Blackburn.
Old loans renewed and new loans promptly made at the cheapest money on the market. Apply to J. J. Garland at The Rock Ga for favorable terms and quick service.
Advertises a cough remedy claimed to prevent serious illness from croup colds and throat troubles. Says a timely dose preserves life health and money. Notes it is pleasant for children to take and cites Dr W A Wi cut.
The Book Party is announced for Friday evening at the Mathews Hotel after weather delays. The event aims to be enjoyable and profitable for the library with invitations extended to all to attend, contribute a book, and support library funds.
Texas advertises Hall's Great Discovery as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatic complaints in men and women. A two month bottle costs 1 cent by mail, with endorsements from Cuthbert Georgia and a local user claiming complete relief after 60 drops.
Barnsvision Georgia January 19 1899 letter from D J Proctor Forsyth expresses satisfaction with Southern Phosphate Works. He praises the firm for honest dealings, notes a softer sales outlook but expects continued fertilizer use, pledges to represent and assist in selling their club, and invites further communication.
Advertisers claim Syrup of Figs permanently overcomes habitual constipation and is superior to other laxatives. The genuine product is made by the California Fig Syrup Co and targets well informed buyers seeking lasting relief.
The drama titled A Scrap of Paper has parts assigned and books ordered. Mrs. A. O. Murphey will distribute copies to participants soon. Organizers praise the script and expect a fine entertainment given the local talent and preparations.
Episcopal services are postponed to Sunday evening at 7 15 due to services being held at the Presbyterian church. Rev. George A. Whitney will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening next at 7 15.
The Merchants' Protective Association met Tuesday evening in Barnesville to discuss a new road from Taylor Weldon's place to Orchard Hill. A committee consisting of J. C. Collier R. A. Stafford and W. O. Mashburn was appointed to open the road promptly and study the project.
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