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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1896
Page
8
Grandmother recalls a western voyage troubled by highwaymen who spared her and Paul Foster. A romantic thief courted her with manners and a turquoise ring, later revealed as Mr Meredith, who escaped when the law closed in. A diamond ring later confirms the tale’s truth.
The notice explains that preventing colds and throat infections protects against consumption by weakening the body and inviting germs to the lungs. Scott's Emulsion with cod liver oil and hypophosphites is presented as a valuable remedy to restore health before germs take hold. It claims neural endorsement for twenty years and cites pure Norwegian cod liver oil. Sizes include small and full, with advice to consult a doctor.
Miss Lucile Elder hosted a refined tea gathering with guests Miss Zettar of Atlanta Miss Burbage of Brunswick and friends Mabel Lambdin Jule Harris Emmie Muphey Willie and Louise Hightower plus W H Rogers A S Hardy W W Spence C A Hunt C V Miller G P Huguley and R J Hunt. The hostess is noted as a charming entertaining host.
Rev. R W Rogers of Barnesville has been elected president of Reinhardt College in Walesca Georgia and will start work in the fall term He is an experienced educator and his daughter Lois who recently graduated from Wesleyan will join the college staff Barnesville expresses regret at his departure but congratulates him on the prestigious appointment.
The World’s Fair tests found no baking powder purer or more effective at leavening than Royal. Officials reported Royal outperformed competitors in rising, texture, and overall results, confirming its top status.
The House of Commons enjoyed a light moment at the expense of Mr John Burns a serious member who quipped that since he arrived four years ago public confidence in the body has diminished laughter interrupted him.
The tale recalls Wesley the great extemporaneous fugue player who astonished a vicar and an organ builder with a double fugue. After thirty minutes the crowd grew weary as the second subject began. The organ blower accepted a half crown to cut the wind, leaving Wesley mid fugue. Also cited is Monroe resident James Perdue who found relief from rheumatism with Chamberlain's Pain Balm sold by Junc H. Blackburn.
Hon William C Whitney, a leading New York businessman and Democrat, says free silver would bring hopeless disaster. He fears Chicago success would destroy democracy and ruin bimetallism ambitions shared worldwide.
Ella Hayes Cook arrived from Thomasville several weeks ago and is ill in the city. She has stayed with Miss Carrie Cook and friends wish her a speedy recovery. Barnesville residents will soon depart for the summer, and they will speak of Barnesville wherever they go, a habit seen as beneficial to the town.
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