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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1897
Page
4
Rev. H. A. Hodges is associated with The Gazette and will contribute editorial and local items regularly. He will also represent the paper’s business interests and appreciates favors shown to him.
The Tennessee Centennial is described as a fine show and well attended. Senator Bacon has introduced a senate resolution declaring the United States favors peace. Florida's state treasurer is short in his accounts by more than $50,000.
The Baptists of the South closed a great convention in Wilmington North Carolina with gratifying reports for the denomination.
Mrs Paul Atkinson formerly Lula Hurst refused to sell her new book for 8000 dollars. The text hints at continuing profits from her old tactic and notes rising opposition to granting divorces. General John B Gordon, famed Civil War hero, is expected to receive a large ovation at Gordon Institute on June 16.
The document notes rough prospects for state and local offices including a governor candidate, a postmaster in Augusta, and mentions a co-receiver warning stockholders of a small asset recovery. It also comments on Greece and Turkey fighting and a prediction about Judson Lyon winning the Augusta postmaster role despite opposition.
The Journal notes Atlanta is building more than nearly any U S city with 100000 residents, a claim Barnesville could not dispute though it offered a counterpoint about its own size and pace.
The Augusta Chronicle argues that a reputable physician may publish office details in a newspaper to invite patronage. It cites Judge John S. Candler sentencing about forty men to death in the last year, noting few executions and casting doubt on the state courts.
The Tennessee Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy invites Barnesville Daughters of the Confederacy to attend a June 22 reception in Nashville honoring the United Confederate Veterans.
Building progresses rapidly and will be ready for use soon. Mr Jackson G Smith needs the room for his large buggy business serving the southern country and employing many workmen.
Report on Prof. Arthur Bernard of Nashville presenting an airship at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. The craft combines bicycle, propeller and cigar-shaped balloon, can rise to three miles, cross the Cumberland River, and land fifteen miles from Nashville without harm. Bernard warns it is not perfect but controllable in calm upper air conditions.
The piece argues for broader constitutional limits on newspaper reporting of physician trials. It contends ethics laws are unfairly narrow and should be read liberally to include all professions, and that public notices of doctors’ actions deserve exposure alongside miners, millionaires, and lawyers.
Gen John B Gordon told The Macon Telegraph that Georgia and its people are hopeful and encouraged. He praised improving conditions, insisting the South is on solid ground and future improvement will continue, though slowly under present circumstances.
One hundred dollar reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. J Chenry & Co of Toledo endorses F J Cheney as honest and able to fulfill obligations. West Truax Waxping Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists in Toledo acknowledge the cure and certify testimonials. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The annual picnic will be held at Tobler on Saturday May 12. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend with well filled baskets for a pleasant occasion.
An advertisement declares Fricana will cure rheumatism and scrofula and keep users cured. It emphasizes lasting relief and benefits for health conditions historically tied to tonic remedies. The notice seeks customer trust through bold health claims and ongoing wellness effects.
An immense crowd is expected for commencement in Barnesville with visitors from across the state. Citizens are urged to present a neat, painted and orderly home to make a favorable impression on guests and ensure the town looks its best.
Local barber shop O M Jones offers a year end promo with Hair Tonic free and a 15 cent preparation for everyone. The offer advertised at the City Barber Shop signals a limited time sale for grooming products and services.
The new addition for the fleecing room at the Georgia Underwear Company is nearing completion as walls rise rapidly this week.
Munce Freman, a colored boy, was brought before Capt. E J Murphey's court Tuesday on assault and battery, carrying concealed weapons, and pointing a pistol. Witnesses testified. the judge required a $50 bond for Freman's appearance at the superior court, which was posted.
Fax notice states tax receiver W. P. Ripley will be in Barnesville Thursday to take tax returns. Advertising copy promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills for liver and stomach relief year round, by Dr. W. A. Wright.
Der Stein der Weisen cites Vienna as noting magnetic attraction near Bornholm Denmark. The Baltic island may act as a huge magnet affecting ships, turning their compasses and veering from course, with effects detectable up to about fifteen kilometers away.
France also faces the Bible play trend as Sarah Bernhardt stages a Rostand work Woman of Samaria during Holy Week. Unlike British and German productions, Rostand presents Christ on stage without disguise in Chrcist.
Advertised furniture sale touts 40 yard rolls of China floor matting at five dollars, about twelve cents a yard, noting limited stock and cheaper prices than rival China and Japan mats offered up to ten dollars per roll.
A vintage discount list shows items like hair curlers finishing braid and garter web sewing notions plus purses fans toothpicks and dress shields. The catalog includes Colgate extracts stockinet shields swandown powder and leather belts with price ranges from 5c to 75c.
A local listing promotes a collection of wash goods including organdies malls lappets and percals plus rugs mats shades and lace curtains. It highlights a regular side show with attractive prices and urges readers not to miss the event.
Plain Tumblers 4c Plain Goblets 6c Fancy Tumblers 5c Cut Glass Tumblers 8c Hotel Goblets 8c Pickle Dishes 5c Preserve Dishes 15c and 25c. Visit us in need of glassware we undersell any little spot cash stores. We buy in car loads and can sell our customers as cheap as small stores buy goods.
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