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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1898
Page
8
Obituary tribute to Mrs Mary Bolin Milner detailing her devotion to family and neighbors. She died January 14 after a peaceful illness, surrounded by husband daughter and grandchildren. The portion notes her kindness to the poor and strangers and her faith in Jesus of Nazareth. Churchly tone reflects local mourning.
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and a guide for wifehood and motherhood. It touts a medical adviser book, once costly, now free with paper cover, and claims numerous testimonials from women who recovered health and happiness using the medicine. The narrative includes personal anecdotes from a Texas family praising the treatment and its cost effectiveness.
The Jackson Argus pays a heartfelt tribute to Mrs. Jace Nolan of McDonough who died last Sunday morning. The notice recalls her beauty, talents in music and literature, and her generous work as a charitable organizer and ministering presence in her community. The Argus extends sympathy to her husband and local sorrow by the Providences of God.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion with cod liver oil and hypophosphites of lime and soda as the best remedy for thin children. It promises growth strength plumpness and comfort and urges buyers to choose SCOTT'S Emulsion.
Pike county treasurer W H Mitchell from Zebulon seeks 2 or 3 light housekeeping rooms. Mayor and Mrs Walter B Smith visited Atlanta. Miss Belle Murphey travels to Gainesville to visit friends. Misses Annie Redding and Nettie Summers in Atlanta, returning tonight. J W Spruce now boss Knitter at Georgia Underwear Mills praised by owners. Dr J M Brittain preached in Marietta last Saturday and at Barnesville Monday. Miss Obie Hatcher of Fort Valley visits Gordon Institute connections in the city, hosted by Miss Florrie Elder.
A drive to establish Barnesville club rooms gains support from leading young men. Plans propose a building on the vacant lot near Summers Buggy Co with an initiation fee of 5 dollars and monthly dues of 2.50 dollars. The Gazette protests, citing financial and moral concerns and urging changes to the project.
Virginia, the bright daughter of Dr and Mrs B J Clark, has been quite ill this week but showed improvement yesterday. The family hopes she will be entirely well in a day or two.
A man visiting Barnesville after a quarter century found the town unrecognizable. He recalled familiar scenes but described wide changes and new developments, noting Barnesville has grown wonderfully in recent years.
A new discovery promises to cure all forms of dyspepsia, regulate the stomach and restore appetite. Sold by JonN. H. Blackburn.
Warren Busy of Barnesville Georgia writes to Edward Elder to thank him for his help in securing a quick and satisfactory fire damage settlement. The tenant house fire occurred August 18 and payment arrived August 22, four days after the blaze.
Rev E W Hammond of Griffin will preach at the Baptist church Sunday at 11 o clock in the absence of Dr Brittain who preaches an ordination sermon at Zebulon Dr Brittain will preach at night
Col S N Woodward has moved his office from the bank building to the room just vacated by Mr Edward Elder. The spaces once used by Col Woodward will become the office of Dr G Pope Huguley upon his return from Louisville Kentucky.
Uncle Sim Milner has been much worse this week his condition alarms friends and loved ones and he remains very low in health. The family hopes he may be spared for many days.
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