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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1898
Page
2
An essay in a Gazette column extols the law of association as nature’s connecting force. It describes how ideas, scents, and faces trigger a cascade of memories linking past and present, shaping identity and emotion. The piece ends with a recalled verse fragment.
A polemic condemns liquor’s ruin of women and homes. It urges abstinence and firm moral influence from young women to spare themselves and children from sorrow, urging the motto The lips that touch liquor shall never touch mine.
News reached Barnesville of a tragic death from a fire near Meansville. Mrs Bruce Lee rushed to fight the blaze, saved her children, but her clothing caught fire and she died shortly after. Funeral held at Midway church near Barnesville last Thursday.
In regular Sunday conference the Barnesville Baptist church elected Judge W. A. Prout and Mr. John T. Middlebrooks to the deacons board. Both are well known and worthy of the office. Ordination is set for the fourth Sunday in March.
A Barnesville resident thanks the Old Reliable Fire Insurance Agency for swift settlement of a tenant house fire damage. The fire occurred August 18 and payment was issued August 22, four days after the blaze, with notable prompt assistance from Edward Elder of Barnesville.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a life threatening illness with yellowing skin sunken eyes and pain. After three doctors gave up a friend urged Electric Bitters which he used for three weeks leading to marked recovery and a life saved. He states the medicine robbed the grave of another victim and recommends trial at 50 cents a bottle.
Advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for instant relief from burns scalds and skin ailments claiming it as the great pile remedy endorsed by Dr W A Wright and suitable for both children and adults.
Poor weather delayed the musicale at the home of Mr and Mrs J M Cochranes last Friday. The event will present the same program tomorrow evening with the same lineup. Attendees are promised an enjoyable and interesting evening.
Gero W. Grice of Barnesville Georgia advertises cabinet size pictures at 2 50 per dozen for the next three days and urges customers to come at once before the offer expires.
Reverend W S Stevens and Dr J M Brittain swapped pulpits for the Sunday evening service with Dr Brittain at the Methodist church and Stevens at the Baptist church. The two ministries and their congregations enjoy a cordial, harmonious relationship in Barnesville.
A seven room dwelling with a two acre lot on Thomaston Street is available for rent. Apply to Chas A Hunt at Murphey's Insurance Office or D A Stroup for details.
Edward Fider receives $500 settlement for August 7 fire damage to barn and contents. Letter from C. A. Norris commends prompt payment and endorses the agency as reliable fire insurance.
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