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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1899
Page
8
The two week long meeting led by Dr. Carradine attracts attendees from Thomaston Forsyth Griffin Macon Atlanta and other towns. Many adopt the second blessing doctrine and become active in the Barnesville church as the preacher plans to depart Friday.
Hon F H Richardson editor of the Atlanta Journal will deliver the commencement address for Milner high school at 1 o clock on Monday June 1. He is regarded as a brilliant Georgia speaker and writer and his address is expected to delight attendees.
Sunday schools of Barnesville join the annual picnic at Wellmaker's Pond on Friday May 26. A large crowd is expected and the usual arrangements for the day will be provided.
The Barnesville Presbyterian church unanimously called Rev. F. R. Graves of Atlanta to serve half time, with Forsyth and Thomaston churches taking the rest. Graves consented to lead all three and plans to begin at once, residing in Barnesville. The Presbytery in Atlanta will consider severing his current ties Monday. Graves is described as a splendid preacher loved by locals.
Notices list multiple local visits and moves. Mrs S E Dusenberry visited relatives in Eatonton. Mrs Julius W Gresham came from Griffin to visit her parents. Miss Grace Woodward returned from Atlanta. Mr Claud Henderson returned from Macon. J G Smith seeks a milch cow. M C Cabaniss of the Mon roe Advertiser attended Dr Carradine's meetings. Rev George W Mathews of Macon visited Barnesville for Methodist meetings. He is noted as a strong preacher of the South Georgia Conference.
Notices list three boys about 15 years old sought for work in a paint shop at J G Smith and Sons. The page also mentions Hon C A Turner of Macon visiting relatives and a series of local social and medical updates including Miss Mabel Cortelyou of Marietta visiting Macon, Dr J M Brittain’s busy Sunday including a commencement sermon and a marriage, and Dr W J Cox planning a summer stay at Porter Springs as resident physician.
Neatly engraved invitations are sent for the Gordon Institute Alumni Reunion on Banquet to be held Saturday evening June 16 at 8 30. Committees are working actively to ensure a successful and pleasant occasion.
Gen Gordon will deliver his famous lecture The last days of the Confederacy at Barnesville Chautauqua on Wednesday July 5 at 10 o clock. A contract was closed this week and a large crowd is expected. Organizers predict a far greater event than last year.
J. D. Bridge of the Democrat in Lancaster New Hampshire praises One Minute Cough Cure as essential for his boy during coughing fits and cold. He calls it the best remedy for croup he has used, with endorsements from Dr. W. A. Wrien and Dr. L. Houmes.
A new barber shop runs under P. M. Edwards offering top shaves, clean towels, face cream to prevent burning, and a famous hair tonic for dandruff. Visit once and you will return. P. M. pwarps.
A notice promotes a Jubilee Singers concert under manager J H Torbert a respected local figure. Torbert, a colored man from Pike county, is known for commendable work and garnering support from Barnesville’s white community. The notice praises the entertainment as first class and worthy of public backing.
The article recommends meticulous care for the hair and suggests applying Hall's Hair Renewer to restore faded color. The notice emphasizes regular use and maintenance of hair appearance.
The advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as the best simple and gentle remedy for nature's needs. It credits the California Fig Syrup Co as the manufacturer and suggests prompt use when remedies are required.
The notice advertises delivery of saw dust for stable use at a price of 25 cents per load, highlighting a simple service for horse stables.
Last Sunday at 6 PM in Molena Georgia Miss Alice Goodwyn of Barnesville and Mr J M Madden of Concord were married by Dr J M Brittain. The ceremony surprised many friends who know the couple as well regarded in the county. The Gazette offers its congratulations.
An advertisement touts Dr. R V Pierce with claims that women suffer from female organ derangements and that his Favorite Prescription plus a free medical adviser book can cure them. It urges women to mail 21 one cent stamps for mailing costs to receive the book.
A Canton Mississippi editorial blasts a journalist physician agronomist for advice on poverty. The essay lists counterproductive farming, wasteful spending, neglecting stock and soil, shunning agricultural sources, avoiding public affairs, and blaming luck or others, concluding with the claim you will get poor and stay poor.
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