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Barnesville Georgia edition dated Thursday June 9 1898 reports local notices and community items with brief notices of residents businesses and events in the county town.
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1898
Page
8
Barnesville Chautauqua Promises Southern Ring of Merit
The Barnesville Chautauqua weeklong program is billed as one of the finest ever in a southern Chautauqua. Citizens are asked to open their homes to about four hundred teachers and visitors, ensuring the event’s success and Barnesville’s growth. A directorate committee will canvass homes to gauge capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Bamnesville
Chautauqua
The
Candler Nominated Governor as Georgia Primary Results Set
The Georgia state primary produced a clear winner with Hon Allen D. Candler nominated for governor by a strong majority. Hon R L Berner carried many counties but was narrowly defeated in key areas. Philip Cook won secretary of state and O B Stevens secured commissioner of agriculture, while J S Turner beat Renfroe for prison commissioner. The outcome pleases Georgia voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen D. Candler
R. L. Berner
Atkinson
Berner
Candler
Philip Cook
Harden
O. B. Stevens
Nesbitt
J. S. Turner
Renfroe
Soldiers Pass Through
Soldiers headed to Tampa pass through Barnesville by train this past week. Many trains stop for water and locals visit to talk with the troops. The soldiers are described as jolly and playful, often chasing small animals or making lighthearted schemes, and they flirt with passersby waving and tossing kisses as the trains halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Tampa
Election of Officers in R. E. Lodge No. 63
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge held its semi annual election. Elected were Dr T J Watts Noble Grand, Mr F M Stephens Vice Grand, Dr C H Perdue Secretary. Installation set for first Wednesday in July. The lodge is in splendid condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Lodge No. 63
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
T. J. Watts
Noble
F. M. Stephens
C. H. Perdue
For Sale Second Hand Buggies by Summers Bucey Co
Sale notice offers two good second hand buggies with bargains for buyers. Summers Bucey Co advertises the items to be purchased by the party that gets them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summers Bucey Co
Goun G Proceedings in Barnesville Council 1898
Regular meeting June 6 1898 includes payment of bills totaling 2908 65 and continued appeal in Police case Mayor and Council vs W S Moore. Town inspectors report progress on white residents and upcoming brick veneering for color Odd Fellows building near C R Road. Minutes approved and adjournment recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Co
Carter & Gillespie
Bessemer Land Co
Acme Brewing Co
Cotton States Belt Co
A. & N. M. Block
Potts &Thompson
W. S. Moore
Streets and Public Property
Clerk & Treas
City Marshall
Chairman Streets and Public Property
The
Colored Odd Fellows
C. R. Road
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
How's This We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured Hall's Catarrh Cure F J Cheney & Co Toledo We the undersigned have known F J Cheney for 15 years and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to meet any obligations Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system Testimonials free Price 75c per bottle Sold by all Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnvy Hall
F. J. Chenty & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & TruaAx
O. Warpina, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
All Druggista
Mrs Jim Wood Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Jim Wood died Sunday at her husband's home near Weaver after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Monday with Rev. F. L. Bussey delivering the sermon. She leaves a husband, several children, and many friends to mourn her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Wood
Weaver
F. L. Bussey
Minute Exchange Promotes Denominational Progress
J M Brirraty of Barnesville Georgia urges Cen tennial Association churches to obtain minutes from the Georgia Baptist Convention and Southern Baptist Convention clerk B H Hardy. He offers available copies to each church to inform members about missionary work and denominational interests ahead of the October association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Baptist Convention
B. H. Hardy
Southern Baptist Convention
Barnesville Wins Prizes in Hardware Co Contest
Beck Gregg Hardware Co of Atlanta offered two prizes of 35 and 25 dollars for the largest one year sales on cutlery and whips. Twenty one men competed and Barnesville won both prizes. John T. Chambers Jr a popular salesman received the awards and has since enjoyed notable success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck & Gregg Hardware Co
Atlanta
Barnesville
John T. Chambers Jr
Cabinet Photos Offered at Low Price
Notice offers cabinet size pictures at $2.50 per dozen for the next three days. Readers are urged to come at once as the time soon expires. Signed Gro W Grice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gro
W. Grice
Flowers in Show Window at Dr Wright Drug Store
Show window displays at Dr. W A Wright’s drug store attract public admiration with many beautiful pot plants. The note suggests broader adoption, noting it could be appreciated and is not very expensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wright
Stop Women and Confiding Your Ills to Mrs Pinkham
A historical advertisement urges women to contact Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts for confidential personal health advice. It emphasizes female understanding, mentions letters being read by women, and claims extensive experience aiding women with ailments.
The Commencement Exercises Begin With Anniversary
Preparations are complete for the commencement events. The program includes a Friday evening anniversary, a Sunday 10 o'clock sermon by Dr. E H Barnett of Atlanta, and evening services. Morning sessions start at 9:00, with evening programs at 8:00, drawing many visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Barnett
Atlanta
Georgia Cracker Commencement Edition Highlights
The Georgia Cracker of Gainesville Georgia issued a sixteen page commencement edition last week filled with interesting reading material and handsome advertisements. It is described as a creditable issue in good condition. Albert S Hardy manages the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Georgia Cracker
Gainesville
Albert S. Hardy
Caught Gambling and Grocery Pitch From Joe W Reeves
A Southern daily attacks wheat speculators and gambling ties to Cuba and war price shocks. The piece urges readers to boycott flour, buy corn meal muffins and rice, and stock up at the Cash Store with Joe W Reeves offering cash terms and low prices as a pledge to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Chicago
Europe
Joe W. Reeves
Doctor Brittain Delivers Zebulon Commencement Sermon
Dr. J. M. Brittain preached the commencement sermon at Jeff Davis Institute in Zebulon on Sunday before a large crowd. He also delivered a nighttime sermon and stayed as a guest of the Baker family during his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Brittain
Jeff Davis Institute
Zebulon
Dr. Brittain
J. T. Baker
Notice to Patrons of Water Works
Water users must install a meter by July 1, with meters supplied by the city for 7.50 on a service pipe or provide an approved meter. Irrigation requires a meter. Water without a meter is illegal and violators face fines and cut off. By order of the Water Board, W. A. Prout, Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Board
The
W. A. Prout
Household Gods Dr Kings New Discovery Ad
The piece promotes Dr. Kings New Discovery as a modern household god for consumption coughs colds and throat chest and lung issues. It claims a quarter century of use with a money back guarantee and free trials at W A Wrights Drug Store with regular size priced at one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. A. Wright
Barnesville Savings Bank Declares Four Cent Dividend
The Barnesville Savings Bank directors recently declared a four cent semi annual dividend. Stockholders have already received this amount and it will likely be spent during the summer. The bank reports a prosperous condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville Savings Bank
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