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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1897
Page
8
A compilation of biblical passages from Matthew Mark Luke and Paul on divorce and remarriage. The text cites adultery implications for divorced individuals and advises reconciliation where possible within Christian marriage doctrine.
The Floral Club will meet at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. W. Stafford. All members are requested to be present.
Mr. Frank M. Stafford has been at Indian Springs for several days past recreating. Mrs. S. F. Bush is spending several days with friends and relatives at Brent. Messrs P. L. Gordy and Charley Stocks visited Indian Springs last weekend. Miss Meta Murphey returned from Forsyth after a two week visit. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Smith arrived from Newnan and will visit Guilford W. Stocks near Barnesville. Miss Geneva Henderson visits Inman Jonesboro Lovejoy and Hampton for several weeks. Col. S. N. Woodward went to Hawkinsville on legal business. Miss Florrie Elder leaves for visits to Macon Fort Valley Perry and Columbus. Miss Corinne Searson of Allendale S C is visiting Miss Magnita Arnold. Mrs. Laula K. Rogers returns from Warm Springs LaGrange and other points. Miss Mamie Johnstone and Miss Roberta Mitchell depart for Indian Spring for a stay.
Yesterday Miss Anna Wooten of Buena Vista and Miss Berta Kirven of Columbus returned home after a week with Miss Ione Murphey. Their visit has been exceedingly pleasant and everyone who met them was charmed. they left many hosts of admirers who hope to see them again as guests of Barnesville.
Travelers in the area report strong prospects for crops with corn and cotton both described as good or very good. The general sentiment is optimistic about farming outcomes and happier times ahead.
The celebrated Dr Pepper has struck Barnesville and set his permanent headquarters at Chambers Drug and Prescription Store. Locals express pleasure with his arrival and note his presence has invigorated appetites. Call for him at Chambers Drug Store.
The Central of Georgia Railway offers round trip tickets at one fare from all Georgia stations to Tybee for August 9, 16, and 11, with final limit August 15. Open to the public, this provides a low cost chance to visit the island. For details contact any system ticket agent or J C Haile, General Passenger Agent, Savannah.
Promotes the De Soto with a lure of low rates for visitors to Savannah. Tourism pitches emphasize the hotel as a destination for guests and urge people to stop there during the summer to avoid missing a notable experience.
A brief sales note promotes Cascarets as the best liver and bowel regulator ever made, urging readers to try the product in a convenient rec box format.
J M Anderson physician and surgeon operates from an office over Barnesville Savings Bank with Dr Head. Residence listed as Mrs Connallys on Forsyth Street. Promises prompt calls day or night in city or country.
A light humorous promotion contrasts Eve biting the apple with a profusion of fruits at the Cash Store. The piece touts fruit as the best remedy for hot weather and urges readers to prepare for winter with pears sugar turnip seeds and economical purchases from Joe W. Reeves.
The Stafford Huguley Hosiery Co announces a new superintendent after August 15. Mr. E. H. Bloodworth continues in cotton business while Mr. Lawrence Hunt succeeds him as hosiery mill superintendent in the new building. Hunt will manage accounting shipping and related duties. Bloodworth previously served as superintendent well.
The Pike County Veterans Association met at Bluff Springs on July 22 1897 with Maj. Jno T Hunt presiding A welcome address minutes read and short talks followed by afternoon enrollment of members from various Georgia Units including 3rd Ga 53rd Ga and 44th Ga Regiments A monument fund received 120 in donations A re election of officers was approved and plans made to attend the National Veterans Reunion in Atlanta 1898 A memorial poem was read and a committee formed to collect war songs for preservation Benediction closed the gathering
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