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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1897
Page
5
A roundup of visits and travels from Barnesville residents and guests including Rev Hodges to Atlanta and other ministers and teachers traveling to Warm Springs, Griffin, Columbus, Macon, Forsyth, and Hamp ton. Several local dignitaries and families are noted with social calls, teaching assignments, and district conferences.
Mrs. W A Prout shows improvement after illness as friends note. Mrs. Mare Prout nears recovery from a recent attack. John H Blackburn leaves for Hampton to represent Barnesville Methodist church at a district conference. Miss Jule Harris visits then returns to Barnesville. Col Thad E Murphey of Macon visits, en route to Milwaukee for Northwestern Life stockholders meeting. Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic praised by J B Camppet.
The Famous DeSoto Hotel in Savannah Georgia announces a low rate of 2.50 dollars per day and upwards for the summer of 1897. The message promises good news for travelers seeking affordable lodging.
Miss Mary White of Columbus, noted in Barnesville circles, has organized a summer music class in Zebulon she will conduct. She is a bright, well qualified instructor.
Sunday brought a good rain to Barnesville and surrounding area, cooling the air and benefiting the crops after a week of light showers.
Professor J C Woodward, once with Gordon Institute and beloved here, has been chosen to lead Newnan public schools as superintendent. He is hailed as an excellent official for the position.
The town did not observe the holiday with events noting the so called glorious fourth. Banks and the post office closed on Monday but otherwise little observance occurred. Yet residents remain patriotic despite the quiet commemorations.
President Jere M. Pound says the outlook is good for Gordon Institute as inquiries for catalogues and information pour in from every section of the state. The fall term will open with greatly increased enrollment.
A party of Barnesville's happiest young men are at Lifsey's springs for a week of recreation. They bring a fine supply of provisions and expect a most delightful occasion. Members include Ben Turner, Gainer Turner, Shi Gray, Rob Middlebrooks, Charley Matthews, Bert Milner, and Dexter Blount.
Last week real estate agent Edward Elder sold the B W Elder place on Zebulon street to Mrs T L Williams of Jackson Ga. The property is described as valuable and was sold at a low price. Mrs Williams has many friends in Barnesville.
Dr A G Carswell has started work as sanitary inspector of Barnsville and plans a thorough examination of homes and premises citywide. He seeks full cooperation from all residents to protect public health in every home and asks everyone to assist in his duties.
A Zebulon party of young people visited Liffys Springs this week, per the Pike County Journal. Members include H W Maples C R Gwyn Bob Dupree W F Childs H I and S R Green and Misses Annie Howell Genie Beckham Lena Blasingame Jessie Dupree Tonnie Ford Sadie Ford Mary White Lucia Jackson Mr and Mrs C H Harper.
A historical advertisement extolls Chamberlain’s Colic Attention to pain relief in stomach disorders. It claims universal efficacy in dysentery and diarrhoea, prevention of bilious colic, safety and pleasant taste, and notes availability in 25 and 30 second sizes sold by J H Blackburn.
The brief note asserts that the One Minute Cough Cure is designed to cure coughing. It presents the product as a targeted remedy with a bold claim of rapid effectiveness.
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