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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
4
On July 4 the Chautauqua program brings Hon. William J. Bryan to Barnesville for a speech. Ten thousand visitors expected as the town plans open house meals and generous hospitality to ensure a memorable, inexpensive welcome for all.
James Calloway notes Gov Northen faced a hostile Boston crowd over Uncle Tom’s Cabin as Gregg’s history supports Northen’s critique. The English author’s chapter argues the novel misrepresents Southern society and stereotypes no real Southern figures or masters, a point Gregg says resonates with Northen’s stance.
A mayor and council urge all Barnesville residents to keep public and private spaces clean to prevent sickness. Officials should thoroughly investigate the city and remove suspicious causes while urging cooperative, seasonally careful conduct and prudent eating.
County School Commissioner El der issues notice for the annual examination of applicants for teaching licenses to be held at the court house in Zebulon on June 22. All who wish to teach in Pike county next year must take this exam.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from F. J. Cheney & Co and local druggists West & Truax Kiwan & Marvin and Walpine, Kiwan & Marvin. The remedy is claimed to act internally on blood and mucous surfaces with price 75 cents per bottle. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills.
A healthy lifestyle description highlights good food sun and exercise. It notes the laxative Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co as a gentle cleansing remedy.
The community mourns Elmo Heywood who died after an elevator accident at Summers Buggy Co. factory. He was about 30, unmarried, admired for his generosity and friendliness. funeral services were held at the Baptist church with large attendance.
West Point Georgia November 16 1898. R T Roberts says he has used Dr Tichenor’s Antiseptic for cuts bee stings and scalds and finds it finest yet. He keeps a bottle at home and considers it worth its weight in gold.
The ordination service at the Baptist church last Thursday evening ordained Dr T J Watts as minister. The presbytery included Dr J M Brittain Dr W A Nelson and Rev S C Hood. Dr Nelson preached the ordination sermon. Watts received a Bible from the Union of which he has long been president. The service was described as very interesting.
The Gazette notes the commencement exercises sequence appears elsewhere. An alumni banquet and reunion will be held Saturday evening at the auditorium. Dr. John D. Jordan of Savannah will preach Sunday morning and evening, promising a treat for attendees. Next week the usual order of exercises will be followed. The outlook is a splendid commencement.
F A Bascock of Erie Pennsylvania says a sprain in the left hip worsened to rheumatism but half a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm cured him. He recommends it to friends. Sold by J H Blackburn druggist.
Barnesville features artist Frank H. Bogle who specializes in gold wire work. He crafts pins chains buttons bracelets rings and more with neat attractive results and offers to consult with patrons submitting samples for custom designs.
An old reliable life insurance company offers policies under Massachusetts laws with cash and paid up values guaranteed. It promises large annual dividends and grace in premium payments. A sample policy is available by sending age and address to P. O. Box 66.
The Macon Evening News reports Barnesville plans a grand chautauqua opening on Independence Day. Hon. W. J. Bryan will address national affairs, Hon. Henry Watterson speaks Friday, and a census during the event shows Barnesville as a large Georgia city.
A long running teething remedy claims 50 years of trusted use by mothers worldwide. It soothes gums relieves pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea, and is sold by druggists for 25 cents a bottle. Be sure to ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
Milner High School presents a centennial style commencement program. The events run Sunday June 11 at 11 a.m. with a sermon by Rev. W. T. Irwin of Forsyth on the Methodist church, followed by Monday June 12 activities including recitations, an address by Hon. F. H. Richardson editor of the Atlanta Journal, and evening elocutionary and dramatic exercises.
The next general examination for license to teach will be held at Zebulon on Thursday June 22 at 8 o clock. It covers the 1898 Manuel and Methods. New Edition of Page s Theory and Practice of Teaching edited by Prof Branson for sale by American Book Company Atlanta at 1 postpaid and Miss Arnold s Way marks for Teachers sold by Southern Book Depository Atlanta at 1 postpaid. The white teachers institute will be held at Barnesville from July 2 through 8. Epwarp Elder County School Commissioner.
Dr. J. M. Bosworth of Atlanta will be in Barnesville all day on June 24 at the Matthews hotel. He will examine and consult free for those with eye ear throat or related chronic conditions and for those needing surgery for tumors growths piles and similar issues.
All local members of the Alumni Association of Gordon Institute are earnestly requested to meet at Gordon Institute Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Matters of much importance are to be considered.
The ad claims women and young girls suffer tears and melancholy from feminine organ weakness and urges use of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It blames doctors for misdiagnosis and offers a 1008 page medical adviser in exchange for 21 cents in stamps to the World’s Dispensary Association in Buffalo, New York.
Following the burial of their son, L. H. and P. F. Heywood express heartfelt thanks to the many friends and neighbors who showed devotion and kindness during his last moments and to the family. May God bless them all.
A new barber shop by P. M. Edwards promises the best shaves in Barnesville with clean towels and face cream to prevent burning. It offers a dandruff hair tonic and invites patrons to try once and return.
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