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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1899
Page
4
The piece reflects on love's pain and divine reward beyond death, then shifts to a political note praising the prohibition issue. It lists Georgia counties and notes that liquor sales are barred in 107 counties, with dispensaries in a few and no barrooms in many areas.
Georgia voices push for state prohibition with debate over Rep. Bartow Willingham's bill and Sen. McGehee's Senate proposal. Walter B. Hill notes no current organized drive, but willingham aims for a third reading next October. Battle looms between prohibitionists and anti prohibitionists as lawmakers consider a statewide vote.
Policeman Green arrested a man known as Jerry Jackson and Pat Jones in a hut on McDaniel Street. The suspect is wanted for the killing of Edward Bowden last year at Jackson's mother's home near Zebulon in Pike County. He confessed self defense and said he fired after Bowden shot him, wounding him first. Pike County sheriff to receive the case.
A 19th century notice extols Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy as a safe preventive for pneumonia linked to la grippe and claims it cures la grippe faster than other treatments. It notes the remedy is pleasant to take and available from J. H. Blackburn.
Mr Milton W Smith was taken ill last week and was in danger briefly. Doctors treated him promptly, and he is improving rapidly. In a few days he is expected to be well again.
For over fifty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has soothed teething pain and relieved wind colic and diarrhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle, with a recommendation to ask for this product and not other kinds.
Dr. Rolfe Hunt will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The public is invited and a large congregation is expected to attend the service.
Brief mentions include San Francisco Louisville New York and New Jersey in a scattered city list. The notes imply cross country coverage but provide no event details or context.
A stray female hog weighing 140 pounds with three white back spots and a white face appeared at Will Ragsdale near Water Works on February 20. It has a long nose and no marks.
To the farmers of Pike County the agent LD. Doctor proclaims selling Southern Phosphate Works goods this season at Barnesville with Mr. Jim Hunt as agent. He notes reduced fertilizer prices in the county and asks farmers not to forget him.
The Edison Projectoscope and Comedy Co of Baltimore presents moving scenes of the late conflict with Spain at the Opera House on Tuesday night March 7. The show appeals to students and the public, with battles interlaced by comedy from noted performers. Admission 15 and 25 cents, reserved seats 35 cents, tickets at W C Jordan's Drug Store.
The advertisement promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal cure for cuts sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tottter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or no pay and guarantees satisfaction or a refund. Sold by W A Wright at 25 cents a box.
Mr. John Sappington, a well known Barnesville resident living in the Sappington settlement, was badly injured last week when a tree he felled fell on him as he attempted to remove his coat from its path. One arm was broken and he suffered other bruises. The accident is deeply mourned by friends and acquaintances.
During a brief clearance sale Hearn's Shoe Store offers shoes for cash only at cost. The promotion emphasizes profitless pricing for a few days more, urging customers to take advantage before it ends.
Miss Mattie Elliott with long experience in dressmaking and millinery sets up in the rear of Maddox & Son store. She invites former customers and new patrons to call and assign work, promising best satisfaction and readiness to begin business.
Miss Annie May Sandwich of Thomaston visits the city as a guest of Miss Meta Murphey.
Miss Nellie Tullis of Jackson Georgia is a pleasant young lady guest of Mr and Mrs Fred Smith.
New York dated February 25 1899 invites trading people of Barnesville and surrounding territory to engage in commerce and review forthcoming offerings.
The Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs offers a free scholarship at the Oread Institute of Domestic Science in Worcester. Open to Georgia women aged 18 to 35 with good schooling, it covers cookery, food chemistry, marketing, house economics, sanitation, physical culture, elocution, and lectures. Applicants should contact Mrs. J. Lindsay Johnson, Rio Vista, Rome, Georgia, for details.
Mrs J Lindsay Johnson addressed Barnesville Woman's Club at Mrs J L Kennedy's on February 8 praising the temperance leader Francis Willard like organizer, urging support for founding a public library in the thrifty city. The club noted the enthusiastic response and fruitful potential of the effort.
Gordon Institute alumni are asked to meet Monday afternoon March 6 at 4 o clock to discuss plans for a reunion and banquet at the next commencement. Prof J M Pound, president of the Alumni Association, urges a large attendance.
An editor praises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as the true remedy after trying many others. The ad claims a cure record and guaranteed satisfaction with trial bottles offered free at W A Wright's Drug Store.
For sale. The property includes house and lot on Thomaston Street offered by R. G. Matthews. Prospective buyers may inquire for details and terms.
On farms and Barnesville property, negotiations moved swiftly with S. N. Woopwarp named as broker or party in the deal.
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