This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1898
Page
4
The Democratic primary will be held next Monday at every precinct in Pike County. Interest is low and a small vote is expected as candidates move among voters presenting their claims. The piece notes many good men in the race and urges all Democrats to vote.
Insurance matters were promptly adjusted last week on all property damaged by the fire. Policies represented by Otis A. Murphey settled claims quickly. William H. Chambers received just over 1200 dollars for building fixtures and stock. Barnesville Enterprise was paid 300 dollars in full settlement. The week closed with business resumed. Wheat and oat crops are reported very fine, perhaps the best in years, with many new thrashing machines bought signaling an era of good times ahead.
Much of the cotton stored around Barnesville was sold last week. Frank M. Stafford, representing Maddox & Rucker of Atlanta, bought it for six cents per pound, a price many sellers accepted. The sales circulated money, with one Stafford check for nine thousand dollars among the payments.
A telegram from the Y M C A manager asks if May Go With the Army Me Gharios can immediately join in Tampa as an assistant in Y M C A work. Brittain, a Mercer University graduate, ready to go, awaits orders and will receive prayers and good wishes.
Mr. HH Gray starts immediate construction of a handsome two story residence on Thomaston Street. A. O. Bennett holds the contract and will rush the project to completion at the earliest possible date.
Four Pike county men named John were summoned to serve on the United States Grand Jury convening in Macon this week. They are John L. Kennedy, John F. Taylor, John E. Gardner, and John C. Wood, all well known citizens expected to render valuable service and represent the county well.
Rev. W.8 Stevens leads a sunrise prayer service with members of the Methodist Church this week. Attendance has been fairly good and organizers expect the service will better prepare participants for the Masters work.
An 100 reward offer appears for catarrh cure cases that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. Endorsers West Truax Wal(l)ping Kinnan Marvin vouch for F J Cheney's honor and solvency. Cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, price 1.00 per bottle, sold by druggists.
Chief Marshall Collier oversees the city effort to lay pipe to Oxford Knitting Mills. Water secured, mill ready to begin operations. The pipe project marks a significant move by the city council.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Kennedy expect to leave Barnesville about June 10 for Texas. They will visit relatives and Mr. Kennedy will handle business interests there. The trip is described as very pleasant and Barnesville wishes them a safe journey and return.
George W. Jordan announces his barber profession at the city shop next to the Post Office as successor to O. M. Jones. He claims first class workmen and eight years of experience with J. Gianone in Macon, Georgia.
The present senior class was relieved from further duties Monday afternoon by President Pound. The students expressed rejoicing and relief after their hard work and long labors. They anticipate a smooth finish to their school year.
Great cut prices in all millinery to clear out stock. Ladies Sailors priced at 50 cents and 75 cents, Ladies Sailors at 1.50, 2.00, plus Misses and Leghorn hats. Fine Leghorn Hats also offered.
Chautauqua week brings 300 to 400 teachers from about a dozen counties. Directors urge citizens to host teachers with 50 cent to 1 dollar per day rates. The Gazette appeals Barnesville to provide for their welcome, protecting the town’s reputation and aiding a successful event.
W P Ridley tax receiver for Pike County announces locations and dates to collect State and County tax returns for 1898. He will be in Zebulon on the 6th 16th and in Milner on the 14th and Barnesville on the 1st of June and then at his Beeks home.
The humorous book Samantha at Saratoga is praised as delicious humor and bitter satire in exalted terms. It has moved from a 2.50 subscription price to a 25 cent cloth bound Cambridge Classics edition by Hurst & Co. of New York to widen sales reach.
Gro W Grice advertises cabinet sizes for immediate purchase with a price of 2.50 per dozen and a short deadline stating time is running out, urging customers to come at once.
The city of Barnesville aims to showcase its pride during two key events. Officials vow a polished presentation to highlight the town’s charm and attract visitors. Citizens anticipate a festive, well organized celebration.
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the best remedy to keep on hand for cuts and bruises. It claims rapid healing and notes a well known cure for piles, attributed to Dr. W. A. Wright.
The June issue of The Ladies Home Journal from Philadelphia is rich with content including an article titled Mrs Cleveland in Picture and Story. It is described as one of the finest papers published and highlights notable features in the issue.
Lieut A R Piper the noted military man is at Chickamauga now serving as captain. He remains a Barnesville favorite and writes to The Gazette that he is finally ordered into active service. Hurrah.
The infant of Dr. and Mrs. M. A. Clark died suddenly in Macon after a brief illness. Convulsions caused death. The body was transported to Barnesville and buried at Greenwood Cemetery. Services were held at the cemetery by Dr. J. M. Brittain. friends express sympathy.
An eccentric Cash Store advertisement by Joe W. Reeves urges readers to stock up on corn meal muffins and butter as a cheaper alternative to flour. It derides wheat gambling, Cuba pressure, and rising provisions, touts sweet water ground meal, and invites customers to pay cash while promising goodwill and bargains.
Mrs. E. C. Ripley has been quite ill but shows decided improvement. One of Dr. Ripley’s children was ill as well and is much better now.
Claim free trial bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds at W A Wrights Drug Store. No purchase required to try. Promotes vast merits and doctor usage with strong guarantee.
The friends of Mr J F Graham are glad to see him out again after a serious hand injury from a machine. He has suffered considerably from the wound and recovery is noted.
Mr A S Smith of Monroe county reported 100 bushels of wheat burned this week during threshing. The loss is substantial and deeply regretted by his friends and neighbors.
Prof. L. P. Moore will present a school exhibition at Quitte on Friday June 10 at 7 30 P M. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the event.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.