Redding Nominated by 22nd District Democratic Convention
The 22nd district senatorial convention at Matthews Hotel nominated Hon. John F. Redding for state senate. Dr. Thurman of Barnesville opened the meeting. Judge J. L. Hardeman of Bibb elected permanent chairman. T. J. Hardin of Monroe chosen secretary. A rotation-based primary proposal was adopted for senator selection. Delegates from Bibb Monroe and Pike attended.
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22Nd
Matthews Hotel
John F. Redding
State Senate
Thurman
Barnesville
J. L. Hardeman
Bibb
T. J. Hardin
Monroe
Col. Redding
E. F. Dupree
Pike
State House
Hope Polhill
W. A. Davis
E. D. Huguenin
O. H. B. Bloodworth
I. H. Williams
J. P. Thurman
W. M. Howard
E. M. Owen
The Gainesville Chautauqua In Session This Week
A fine chautauqua is in session at Gainesville this week and will close next Sunday. A large crowd is in attendance and the programme is a splendid one. The financial status of the chautauqua is satisfactory to the association officers. The people there usually succeed in their undertakings.
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Gainesville
Barnesville Thanks Press For Chautauqua Kindness
Barnesville expresses gratitude to the weekly press and major dailies The Atlanta Journal The Atlanta Constitution and the Macon Telegraph for favorable coverage of the chautauqua. The Gazette specifically thanks these papers for their kindness toward Barnesville.
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Barnesville
Atlanta Journal
The
Atlanta Constitution
Macon Telegraph
the Gazette
Zebulon Gains New Presbyterian Church Amid Services
A Zebulon Sunday night service series led to organizing the Zebulon Presbyterian Church. Dr J B Mack of South Carolina and Rev W G Woodbridge of Griffin Ga aided the proceedings. Dr J M Head and W N Blake elected ruling elders. R L Allen and M M Head named deacons. This marks another new church in Zebulon.
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J. B. Mack
South Carolina
W. G. Woodbridge
Griffin
Zebulon
Zebulon Presbyterian Church
J. M. Head
W. N. Blake
R. L. Allen
M. M. Head
Protracted Services At Presbyterian Church
Protracted services are being conducted this week at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. W. M. Hunter with assistance from Rev. Mr. Rice of Atlanta. The visiting minister’s sermons are well received and the schedule continues through the week.
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The
Presbyterian Church
W. M. Hunter
Mr. Rice
Atlanta
Early to Bed and Home in the Skies
A whimsical note links late nights and early risers to a man’s life in the skies. The verse names Wrieart and a product called Little Early Riser as a cure for a longer, better life.
Court House Unsafe at Zebulon
The Zebulon court house was examined by Atlanta architect Mr Bruce who found it unsafe. The Monday inspection, requested by county commissioners, estimates a $1500 outlay to repair. The tower must be moved and other changes made, with work to begin at once.
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Zebulon
Bruce
Atlanta
Presiding Elder Preaches in Griffin District
Rev. W. W. Wadsworth presiding elder of the Griffin district visited the city Sunday and preached at the Methodist church to a good congregation. He is described as an able preacher who regularly draws sizable crowds.
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W. W. Wadsworth
Griffin
Methodist Church
New Howe Going Up on Thomas Ton Street
The two story home for Mr. H. Hollis Gray is rapidly rising on Thomas ton street with Mr. A. O. Bennett as the contracting builder. The house aims to be convenient and handsome in design.
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H. Hollis Gray
Thomaston Street
A. O. Bennett
Episcopal Preacher to Lead Services at Presbyterian Church
Rev. George A. Whitney of the Episcopal church in Griffin will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday at 8 o'clock p.m. and will conduct services there at the same hour every third Sunday.
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George A. Whitney
Episcopal Church of Griffin
Presbyterian Church
Deafness Cure Claim by Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and asserts a constitutional remedy. It attributes deafness to inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh, offering one hundred dollars for any deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
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Hall
F. J. Cunary & Co
Toledo
Frank A Stafford Hosts Reeves Boys For Fruit Market Tips
Mr Frank A Stafford establishes headquarters with the Reeves Boys ready to provide daily fruit market information. He receives daily telegraph quotations and offers free guidance to anyone selling fruit. He invites calls and conferences to discuss market conditions and opportunities.
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Frank A. Stafford
Reeves Boys
Telegraph
Remedy praised by El Rio family for cough relief
A letter quotes W. B. Cooper of El Rio California praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for family use and especially effective for small children. The note adds for sale by J. H. Blackburn.
Honors to a Barnesville Girl
Miss Collie Louise Rogers named maid of honor for the Sixth Congressional District by General Evans of the U C V in Georgia. Maj J T Hunt, Pike County Veterans Association president, arranged the testimonial honoring her father a captain in the Fifth Georgia Regiment during the Civil War.
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Collie Louise Rogers
Evans
Georgia
Maj. J. T. Hunt
Pike County Veterans’ Association
Fifth Georgia
Low Mood of Spirits Warns of Summer Health Risk
The text describes a summer deterioration in mood and energy as a deficiency of nourishment. It warns that vitality is depleted, affecting endurance more than muscle, with risk rising for lung disease, and notes loss of flesh and a cough as warning signs.
Cod liver Oil Emulsion Promises Palatable Strength Tonic
Scott's Emulsion offers cod liver oil with hypophosphites to tone fatten and strengthen the body. The taste is masked making it nearly as palatable as milk. Available for sale at 50c and $1.00 by all druggists BcoTr & Bowne, Mig. Chemists, New York.
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Scott
BcoTr & Bowne
Mig
Chemista
New York
Notable Visitors at Barnesville Chautauqua Programs
Last week Barnesville hosted prominent citizens on Chautauqua and teachers' institute programs. Guests included Senator Benjamin Tillman Gov. Bob Taylor Prof. P. D. Pollock Rev Thomas Dixon Editor F H Richardson Maj A W Hawks Gov W Y Atkinson Hon John Boiseuillet Prof Lawton Evans and Kentucky colonels along with Mrs Shelverton and Mr Rogers.
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Barnesville
Benjamin R.tillman
Bob Taylor
P. D. Pollock
W. B. Smith
Thomas Dixon
F. H. Richardson
The
Atlanta Journal
J. W. Stafford
I. S. Hopkins
A. W. Hawks
E. L. Rogers
W. Y. Atkinson
George E. Huguley
John T. Boiseuillet
Lawton B. Evans
J. M. Pound
F. M. Shonert
Otis Ashmore
Kentucky Colonels
Magnolia Inn
E. F. Andrews
N. L. Shelverton
Chautauqua
Teachers’ Institute
Sol Bloodworth Takes Charge of Murphey's Brick Warehouse
Murphey's Brick Warehouse rents to Mr. Sol C. Bloodworth who will manage operations this season. He vows to please local cotton planters while Mr. J. C. Porch serves as scalesman and is noted as an experienced cotton man among Barnesville growers.
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Sol C. Bloodworth
Murphey
A. O. Murphey & Hunt
J. C. Porch
Barnesville
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Fast Relief
One Minute Cough Cure claims rapid relief from colds and throat or lung troubles. It is advertised as preventing consumption and curing ailments such as croup bronchitis pneumonia lagrippe and related conditions. Dr W A Wrichr is named in the ad.
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W. A. Wrichr
Central of Ga sells round trip tickets July 16 to Tybee
Special notice announces round trip tickets from Barnesville to Tybee at $3.50. Good return travel departs Savannah July 16 night and returns arriving home July 19 morning.
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Central of
Physician Dr A Pierce Kemp to Begin Practice in Barnesville
Roswell doctor Dr A Pierce Kemp, brother-in-law of Mr Carlos P Rose, will soon set up practice in Barnesville. He spent last week in the city, returned home to arrange, and plans to arrive in Barnesville in about three weeks. The move is welcomed by local citizens.
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A. Pierce Kemp
Roswell
Carlos P. Rose
Barnesville
The Coming Woman and Electric Bitters Remedy
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the best cure for female nervous troubles and general weakness. It claims working women and homemakers suffer loss of appetite and headaches but can be relieved, urging delicate women to keep a bottle on hand. Sold by W. A. Wright for fifty cents.
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W. A. Wright
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted as Quick Remedy
Medical advert notes that One Minute Cough Cure is designed to cure coughs quickly. It presents bold claims of fast relief and underscores its purpose as a remedy for coughing fits.
Chautauqua Flour and Fair Trade Pitch
An old town scene describes the Cash Store as a busy trade hub where home made flour proves highly popular. A speaker references a humorous quote about truth and promises a cloth flag of every nation to merchants who trade substantially next week.
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Bob Taylor
Lester
Fire and water damage settlement in Barnesville letter
A May 26 1898 letter from W J Cox M D of Barnesville Ga thanks Edward Elder insurance agent for prompt settlement of water and fire damage claim from a fire on May 24, two days after the incident, with full payment of the claimed damages.
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Barnestville
Edward Elder
Ins
Barnesville
W. J. Cox
Lavender Homestead for Sale Near Barnesville
Two story eight room house with seventy five acres of farmland. Located two miles west of Barnesville on Zebulon public road and Central Railroad. For terms and prices contact Mrs Exiza A Lavender by writing or calling.
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Barnesville
Zebulon Public Road
R. R
Exiza A. Lavender
Chautauqua Visitors Loosen Social Ties In Clarkston
Miss Leila Hardeman of Clarkston hosts guests Mrs. J. R. Deavours. The Bakery publicizes ample breads rolls and cakes for crowds at the Chautauqua. Prof E Y Bargeron and Mrs Bargeron of Reynolds visit Mr J F Graham’s family. Miss Annie and Lena Harris of Atlanta with Mr M Gawronski of Buford stay with Mr Morris Jacobs during the event. J A Bryan of the Macon Telegraph, now with the Atlanta Journal, reviews the Chautauqua and foretells value for the newspaper.
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E. Y. Bargeron
Reynolds
J. F. Graham
Annie and
Lena Harris
Atlanta
M. Gawronski
Buford
Morris Jacobs
Peach shipments kick off from Barnesville direct to Philadelphia
The first car of peaches left Barnesville on Tuesday aboard Capt. J. A. Stafford bound for Philadelphia. Additional cars will follow quickly from various fruit growers, with V. O. Marsnburn among the largest Georgia growers ready to ship soon. Prices hoped to be profitable for growers.
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Barnesville
J. A. Stafford
Philadelphia
V. O. Marsnburn
Middle Georgia
Estate of Dr. B. J. Clark administrator notice
Georgia Pike County creditors of the estate of Dr. B. J. Clark are notified to render on demands within legal time and all debtors are asked to pay promptly. This eleventh day of June, 1898. M. A. Clark Administrator of B. J. Clark, Macon, Ga.
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Georgia
Pike County
B. J. Clark
M. A. Clark
B. J. Clarke
Macon
Miss Jennie West Named Assistant at Chicago Normal Summer School
In Chicago, Miss Jennie West who has taught at Gordon Institute becomes assistant in the model school of the Chicago Normal Summer School. She began work there immediately after commencement here.
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Jennie West
Gordon Institute
Chicago Normal Summer School
A Child Enjoys Syrup of Figs For Gentle Laxative Relief
The passage extolls Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting gentle laxative for family use. It lauds the soothing effect and recommends a bottle for households, noting it is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California
Testimonial on Chamberlain's Colic Remedy in Keokuk
A Keokuk Iowa family reports their baby’s colic and cholera infantum were relieved after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. They offer the statement as gratitude rather than advertisement and note sale through J H Blackburn.
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Chamberlain
G. M. Law
Keokuk
Iowa
J. H. Blackburn
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ROYAL
Barnesville, GA
Redding
Court House
Howe
Episcopal Service
Imi
California Fie Syrup Co
California Fia Syrup Co
Catifornia Fia Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Franciso
Cal
Murphey’s Brick Warehouse
CAE
Bardalns
J. G. Collier
Lavender Homestead
America
Rev. L. D. Bass
D. D
Pittsburg
Pig
Toronto
Can
New Orleans
N. Y
Washington, D, C
San Francisco
Chicago
St Louis
Denver
United and
Canada
Leila Hardeman
Clarkston
J. R. Deavours
J. A. Bryan
Buffalo Spring & Gear Co
Buffalo
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