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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1899
Page
4
Hon Patrick Walsh editor of the Augusta Chronicle and former mayor and U S Senator dies at home in Augusta after a lingering illness. A leading Democrat and beloved figure, his death draws mourning across the state and nation.
A mob in Palmetto Georgia seized Negro prisoners from state officers and shot them dead. Four were killed and several wounded after arrests on arson charges. Officials condemn the killings as murder and demand justice for the outlaws.
Mr. J. A. Carmichael Sr and Molena citizens file bill of illegality against town authorities over a dispensary. Mayor and Council served with writ. dispensary shut. The council’s right to run the dispensary will be heard at the approaching Superior Court term.
Col William H Brewer, who pressed rate cuts for Griffin and supported taxing the Grif fin Cotton Mills, now asks railroads to grant Barnesville the same reduced Eastbound rate. He says a favorable decision could allow a wholesale house in Barnesville, boosting the town while Griffin suffers.
The Barnesville Library Association and the Woman's Club met to map the library opening and plan a drama for library funds. Committees will seek townwide memberships to fund a 1500 to 2000 volume library on a businesslike basis, with a meeting at Mayor Smith's home Friday at 4 PM for reports and further plans.
For over fifty years Mrs Wrystow's Soothing Syrup has been used by millions of mothers to soothe teething children. It softens gums relieves pain cures wind colic and eases diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle. Ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup only.
A promotional piece touts Syrup of Figs as superior due to its scientific manufacturing by the California Fig Syrup Co. It urges buyers to seek the genuine product to avoid imitations and cites its medical respectability and benefits without irritation or nausea. The ad lists San Francisco, Louisville, and New York as company locations.
Rev. W. M. Hunter left Barnesville for Blackshear to become pastor of the Presbyterian church and evangelist in the Savannah Presbytery. He cites duty calling him to a new field, leaving friends in Barnesville who hope for a half-time pastor. Efforts will seek permanent supply.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe cure for la grippe and a preventive against pneumonia. It claims tens of thousands of users with no pneumonia cases and asserts quicker relief than other treatments. Sold by J. H. Blackburn.
The Chautauqua Association directors meet Thursday at 4 PM at the Barnesville Savings Bank. They plan to announce important developments and outline a major Chautauqua event in Barnesville from July 2 to July 8.
D. J. Proctor, general agent, states he will sell Southern Phosphate Works goods this season in Barnesville via agent Jim Hunt. He reminds farmers of Pike County that he reduced fertilizer prices and urges remembrance.
Mr Will Perkins sues H A Shockley for 5000 damages after being cut in twenty three places and shot with a shotgun. Doctors say he will recover. Perkins is represented by Cols E F Dupree S N Woodward and C R Gwyn. Shockley is represented by Col J F Redding.
The article touts the season's finest weaves including plain fancy woolens fluffy crepons tailor suitings smooth fayettas and plain serges in new colors. It promotes Collier's Big Store as the only shop south of Atlanta offering dress goods.
The 1899 spring opening will occur next Tuesday March 28 inviting all to attend a display of high art millinery described as the only display of its kind in Barnesville this season.
The silk department presents the latest silks including plain and fancy taffetas in leading colors. An extra large line of plain and brocade black silks, wash silks, china silks, drapey silks, lining silks, velvets and more are offered.
J G Smith and Sons publish a handsome spring calendar titled Smith's Rough Rider. The calendar features an attractive battle scene and is promoted as an enterprising release from the firm.
About a dozen houses are under construction in Barnesville with the sound of hammers and saws on most streets. J L Kennedy is building three or four cottages on Brown avenue and Sardis street, plus others noted in the Gazette. Forsyth and Ann streets also show nearing completion. Barnesville’s growth continues with good prospects for more business houses and rumors of further expansion, urging residents to keep Barnesville growing.
Charles Ellis Cumberland offers Soluble Pacific Guano fertilizer for bone meal style super presente. Three decades on the market. Write or call for carload prices or smaller lots. Delivery available anywhere in the section. Huguley Bloodworth.
Miss Elliott relocates to the rear room of J H Bate & Co store to offer millinery and dress making services and invites friends and customers. She recently attended spring openings in Atlanta and will showcase latest fashions. Dr Pierce's Pellets marketed as a natural cure for constipation claim gentle action and offer a 1008 page medical guide upon sending stamps to the World's End Medical Association in Buffalo.
A Toledo advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming deafness stems from inflamed mucous of the Eustachian tube. It offers $100 for any deafness due to catarrh not cured by the remedy, and promotes Hall's Family Pills as best, with mail circulars available.
Montezuma correspondent notes Miss Maybelle Veal among Barnesville's lovely and accomplished young ladies. She has spent time with local friends and relatives and returned to her home, leaving the community regretful of her departure.
Miss Glennie Estella Kennedy and Mr. Shelton W. Parker of Columbus Ga were married at the bride's parents home on Sunday April 9 at 3 o'clock p m. Dr J M Brittain officiated and many congratulations are extended to the couple.
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