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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1897
Page
5
A brief prompt asks residents to check with friends about Barnesville’s development. It emphasizes community awareness and civic interest in local growth and progress.
Barnesville items note visits by Mr. Swatts and Mrs. Reynolds to Forsyth, travel to Atlanta Griffin and Thomaston, and social calls by local residents. Cas Carets ad and Dr Tichenor antiseptic promotions appear with dental and personal care hints. Public notices include sale of 20 lots on Forsyth street and Daughters of Confederacy meeting at Gordon Institute.
The Jackson Argus reports Judge Beck feels proud of the new Flint circuit courthouses. He expresses gratitude for his role in securing elegant buildings and plans to obtain framed pictures of the Forsyth Zebulon McDonough and Jackson courthouses for his library.
The Johnstonville community praises Miss Janie Bush a Gordon Institute graduate who has taught there three years. She has secured a position at Andrew Female College in Cuthbert and will depart, leaving her pupils and patrons impressed by her work.
A color girl named Sarah Jane Mauldin jumped from a passenger train between Milner and Barnesville Sunday afternoon after being asked for a ticket. She suffered a deep head wound but was treated by Drs. B J Clark and Pope Huguley in Barnesville and is not believed to be fatally hurt. She lived near The Rock.
Three fine Jersey milch cows with young calves offered for sale. Inquire at ERLE Owen or Z T Evans.
The Annual Meansville Singing is postponed to the fourth Sunday in June due to a sufficient reason. The event, traditionally held earlier, will now occur on the new date with planned local participation.
Mrs Knott and her children express deep thanks to the people of Barnesville and Rock Spring for kindness during the illness and death of Mr John S Knott. The family credits the community with comfort and aid in a time of sorrow.
The race for Ordinary in Upson County ended last week with Col. J. E. F. Matthews winning the Democratic nomination by a large margin over the Populist candidate. The Gazette extends its congratulations.
Money to lend on farms at six and a half percent interest. Only secure, safe investments offered by Legare Walker of the Exchange Bank Building in Macon Georgia. Apply in person for favorable terms.
Major E A Garlington Inspector General arrived in Barnesville to inspect Gordon Institute's military department. Lieut F L Palmer met him at the train. The daylong inspection was thorough and satisfactory with two companies performing creditably. A final report will be submitted in a few weeks.
J E Ropen of Liberty Hilt Louisiana recalls being shot with a double barreled shotgun on April 18 1895. He reports 18 wounds and says antiseptic treatment allowed a rapid recovery within 50 days. The testimonial notes the product is sold at Chambers Drug Store.
Elegant home in Thomaston known as the Hammond House offers ten rooms with every convenience on a corner lot near the public square. Substantially constructed with outbuildings, one block from the square, and will sell on reasonable terms to the right party. For particulars contact W. T. Hammond, Thomaston, Georgia.
From the Fairhaven Regis ter Mr James Rowland reports his wife long afflicted with rheumatism found relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. She slept within an hour and continues to apply it for aches. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from J H Blackburn Druggist.
Dry stove wood for 1.50 per cord cash only. Building rock worth 25c per load at quarry, 65c per two horse load delivered within the city. Also trades offered including horses and mules, with good trade required.
The advertisement invites Barnesville residents and surrounding neighbors to inspect a full line of fresh groceries including apple vinegar cucumbers mackerel hams sugar and coffee. It promises best prices and asks visitors to sample lemonade Saturday evening to be convinced the store is “Yours to Please.”
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