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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1897
Page
8
The author extols old times from a grandson’s yard beneath a large oak and hails Confederate and Revolutionary mothers as brave, noble figures who built up nations after war. Emphasizes enduring virtues, dignity, and independence of women who supported families and civil life.
The speaker cites Jerry Simpson accusing Tom Reed of a bold act of soonerism. The remark parallels gravity failing to hold and compares to a bicycle version of soonerism in modern politics.
The district General Meeting will convene at Mt Olive Baptist Church near Molena Georgia the Friday before the Fifth Sunday in May for three days. The program includes prayer, sermons, and discussions on church growth personal piety baptism and gospel outreach with leaders J M Brittain J W Beck W H Bolton and others. Delegations are urged from churches.
Central Railroad announces round trip tickets for Barnum and Bailey excursions. Macon trip May 1 at 1.70 dollars, Atlanta trip May 17 at 2.40 dollars. Tickets valid one day after sale date.
Judge W A Prout has been in Zebulon this week overseeing the county jail painting. Turner and Prout hold the contract as the jail receives notable improvements recently.
A 19th century health ad claims facial eruptions stem from internal female disorders. It asserts external cosmetics are dangerous and recommends Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery to purify blood and restore health. Testimonials promise cure with these products from Buffalo.
An advertising plea urges supporting Cuba's independence and the inventor of perpetual motion, selling Cu ban Sticks cigars and other brands, with promises of fame and a quick order of more cigars. It promotes Prize Chewing Gum, fresh bread, buns, Heinz pickles, and seasonal ice cream as competing offerings.
Mr. Emmett Elder adds a new fence to his home enhancing curb appeal. Jacob Mitchell of Unionville PA reports thirty years of painful piles ended by DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve, claimed to cure piles eczema and skin conditions. Dr W A Wright endorses.
To Indiana, Prof. C. S. Barrett, who has been teaching in Upson county, left a few days ago for Valparaiso, Ind. He will remain in that state about two months.
Dr. Rolfe Hunt presents an article urging careful consideration of a moral issue. The piece notes Mr. Hunt as a valued contributor and signals a thoughtful, cautionary discussion in the column.
Advertisement urges readers to visit Chambers' Drug Store for Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic. Claims it heals, preserves flesh, prevents suppuration, and is a pleasant stain free liquid selling for 50 cents with money back satisfaction.
The Gazette appeals to readers to patronize its advertisers, asserting the paper’s high patronage in the state and its role in supporting local businesses. It asks readers to invest in advertising to sustain the Gazette’s service to the community.
Barnesville reports an unusually quiet week with farmers focused on crops and few townspeople seen. Activity levels are down as the community settles into the harvest season.
Frank McAvoy, longtime employee of the L N A C Ry in Westfield, says he has used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for over ten years and never is without it. He calls it the best remedy of its kind and recommends it. For sale by J H Blackburn Druggist.
Mrs Stout of Thomaston wife of Rev T H Stout died after an illness beginning Wednesday and lasting until Thursday. The Reverend Stout is a well known local figure in this area.
Mr. Robert Franklin, sick for three weeks, is improving and friends hope for full recovery soon.
Barnesville may attract a large fertilizer factory soon though no concrete plans exist yet. Distant parties with funds and expertise are inquiring, and the town hopes to secure the major enterprise.
The Barnesville Floral Club will meet at Mrs. C. T. Tyler's residence on Saturday afternoon from 3 to 4 o'clock. All members are asked to be present.
Mr G C Cornell a leading Barnesville painter leaves for northern and eastern buggy factories to study latest painting styles and methods He aims for New York for two weeks and will return with new techniques Jackson G Smith funds the trip as Barnesville Buggy pursues continued leadership Cornell has painted for Smith about twenty years and is highly esteemed in town
Mr. W. J. Thomas of the firm Douglas Thomas and Davison died in Atlanta Tuesday morning at age thirty three. He began in Griffin and rose to prominence in the south with Chamberlain Johnson Co and J M High. He formed the successful partnership with Douglas and Davison and was brother in law to George Muse. He leaves a wife and two children and had been ill only a day or two.
Advertises farm loans with only real estate as security and unusually low interest. Contact Legare Walker at Exchange Bank Building Macon Georgia for the offer.
Dr. J. M. Brittain hosts a weekly meeting at the factory with night services. Attendees are described as good people who value church privileges and expect the gathering to do good.
A humorous ad advises applying Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic not to the bike but to the wearer’s body after a fall or fright. It promises relief and directs readers to Chambers' Drug Store for the product.
Three and four gallon Jerseys with young calves offered for sale. Apply to Eric Owen or Z T Evans.
Edwards and Parker of Plains Georgia hail Chamberlain’s Pain Balm as the best on earth for rheumatism lame back and deep seated muscular pains sold by J H Blackburn Druggist.
The first quarterly session will meet at Sharon church Strouds Monroe County on the first sabbath in June for regular preaching. The second session meets at Hope Shoals church Unionville on the second sabbath in June with services. Members and lovers of sacred song are urged to attend and support the cause. E. T. Pound president T. J. Williamson clerk.
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