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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1898
Page
5
In Parry Lee’s absence the Pike county Dem Executive Committee calls a meeting in Zebulon on Monday April 11 at noon to discuss party matters. Frank M. Stafford, Secretary.
Dr J C Beauchamp of Williams son announces in this issue his bid for the legislature, subject to the democratic primary. The Gazette endorses him as a pure, best and ablest man in the county and capable of a useful role in the next Georgia general assembly if Pike county elects him.
The text reports Honorable Thomas E. Watson declining the populist convention nomination for Georgia governor. It portrays his career as devoted to a political life and notes his deep disappointment, sympathy for his past, and best wishes for his future as he withdraws from politics.
Barn esville residents urged to remove impurities and sanitize premises. Clean up around homes, whitewash exposed areas, sprinkle lime where needed to ward off diseases. Act now before conditions worsen.
The elocution class recital under Miss M Kathryn Lockhart at Gordon Institute is postponed due to a Methodist church meeting. It will be rescheduled at the first opportunity in the near future.
A letter to the horror gazette argues that northern Civil War actions harmed the South and questions current Cuban sympathy. J. W. Starrorp urges northern money and men to repay the billions in property seized, while calling for hands off and South defense.
Alice Hunt hosted a Tuesday candy pulling at her parents home on Thompson Street. Many friends attended and the gathering was a very pleasant occasion.
The letter describes early ovarian inflammation with dull throbbing pain and swelling. It cites Mrs Lydia E Pinkham and anecdotes from Amiz Curtis of Ticonderoga claiming recovery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compounds and Blood Purifier. The testimonial notes prior long illness, weakness, headaches, and bloating before treatment.
Wholesale sale notice advertises ladies Madras waists priced at 75 cents 1.00 and 1.50 with novelty gingham plaid waists offered at 1.00 and 1.50. Describes affordable options likely from a local department store or retailer.
Miss Annie Estelle Harris wed William J. Josey in a Holmes Street parlor ceremony witnessed by many friends. Rev. W S Stevens officiated as guests admired Las France roses, LaFrance roses, and fruit cake jokes. The couple left at 9 30 on a Florida trip after gifts including a silver tea service.
James J. Garland of The Rock Go and Sally Bell Turnipseed of Fort Gaines wed at 3 p.m. yesterday at Browman residence corner Walnut and Academy streets. Rev. J P Head of Yatesville officiated. The bride hails from a prominent Clay county family. the groom is a prosperous young businessman. Friends wish the couple happiness.
A strong group of Gordon Institute graduates plans to organize an alumnae association after quiet town matters pass. Backed by enthusiastic alumni, the society aims to benefit members and support the school with a permanent fund and ongoing assistance.
Mr Otis A Murphey sold the Mid dlebrooks place and a vacant lot on Greenwood street to Mrs M A Brown a few days ago. The sale followed an advertisement and Mrs Brown recently moved from Thomaston to make a permanent home in the area.
An ad proclaims a new discovery named Electric Dyspepsia Buttons that cures all forms of dyspepsia and regulates the stomach restoring appetite. Sold by John H. Blackburn.
Dr G Pope Huguley returns from Louisville Kentucky where he graduated with high honors from Louisville Medical College. He earned top faculty opinion and is welcomed home by many friends with strong predictions of his future success as a physician.
The ad praises DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as famous small pills for quick relief. It notes their popularity and suggests use for stomach and liver discomfort, aligning with vintage patent medicine branding.
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