Barnesville Sarzette May 26 1898 Edition
Barnesville Georgia newspaper Barnesville Sarzette issue dated Thursday May 26 1898. Historic local paper format with notices and news items from Barnesville and Lamar County.
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1898
Page
4
Barnesville Georgia newspaper Barnesville Sarzette issue dated Thursday May 26 1898. Historic local paper format with notices and news items from Barnesville and Lamar County.
Gen Henry R Jackson a leading Georgian dies in Savannah. The death of Hon W F Gladstone last week removes a century’s greatest man, his world wide influence noted. Democratic primaries occur in nearly every county Monday June 6 with many candidates likely to lose.
Alfred Willingham was elected captain of the Macon Hussars at a Monday evening meeting in Macon with no opposition. A Gordon Institute alumnus, he led cadet companies and is praised as a thorough military man and friend to all. He is the son of C. B. Willingham and among Barnesville friends for his character.
A dry spell ended with Saturday afternoon rain that eased hardship for people and crops. Monday evening’s heavy shower then fell widely across the region, greatly benefiting vegetation and farm fields.
The Tur Gazette reports Mrs. L. A. Collier is getting along nicely in her illness. Family and friends express encouragement and hope for a speedy recovery to full health.
Notice states a trip to Zebulon for three days the 16th 17th and 18th of June to receive state and county tax returns for Pike county 1898. Also planned visits to Milner on the 14th Barnesville on the 15th and then residence at Beeks Ga.
The June issue of The Ladies Home Journal features Mrs. Cleveland in Picture and Story as a highlight. The publication promises a high quality issue with numerous interesting articles and material.
Notice states the farm is posted and the public is warned not to trespass under penalty. Authored by W. H. Eulncron.
George W. Jordan succeeds O. M. Jones as barber at the next door post office site. First class workmen, years with J. Gianone in Macon, Georgia. Local notice describes the new shop and its location.
A short obituary style verse from a Sunday School class mourning the death of Ella Martyn. It praises her faith and patience during illness, notes her bright Christian life, and comforts classmates and family with religious reflections on sleep and heaven. The piece closes with the schoolmate Lyda F. offering remarks.
A claim that Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all its stages is presented with a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. The advertisement notes internal use, blood and mucous surface targeting, and urges readers to request testimonials from F J Cueny & Co in Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
Reports from all sections around Barnesville indicate a large and fine wheat harvest this year. The news suggests plenty of bread for the people and the wheat is described as very pure and best.
A sale notice lists Ladies Sailors at 50 to 75 cents and Men’s trimmed Leghorn hats at 1.50 to 2.00. Describes Fine Leghorn Hats for ladies and general Leghorn hats as available.
Market prices paid for eggs and butter at City Bakery are noted. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Chapman, Miss Rosa Colwell, Miss Belle Murphey, Miss Arley Murphey, and Miss Carrie Lowe visiting friends and relatives in Milner Griffin Hapeville Covington Greensboro.figures.
Judge Marcus W. Beck granted a charter at Zebulon last Thursday to the Barnesville Chautauqua Association. Stockholders will be called together soon to elect permanent officers. The move promises much for Barnesville.
Rec restaurant and New Bakery serve lunches. Miss Irene Banks travels to Gainesville for Georgia Female Seminary commencement. Col Thad E Murphey, North Western Insurance Co. manager, visits from Macon. Miss Susie Milner returns from Wartrace Tenn. to be welcomed home. Col E A Stevens of McDonough attends city events and speaks at Rock High School. Senator O B Stevens visits Barnesville campaigning for Agriculture Commissioner. City Bakery hours 9 to 11 Sunday. bread available for dinner.
An old style ad notes that when nature needs help the simplest remedy is Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co. It emphasizes prompt use and gentle relief as the preferred remedy.
A grocery ad by Joe W. Reeves appeals to readers facing rising wheat and flour prices. It promotes corn meal muffins butter and various cereals while criticizing gambling in commodities and urging customers to buy now before prices rise.
Barnesville will contribute to a monument for Ensign Bagly the Winslow casualty. Dr T J Watts a classmate has raised several dollars to fund the tribute and will forward the funds to North Carolina authorities.
Free trial sample of Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds available at W A Wrights Drug Store. No purchase required to try. prescribed by many physicians and guaranteed. Aimed at alleviating severe cases with a standard size bottle seen as the next step after the trial.
Cleve A Adams passed away Sunday night after months of frail health. He lived in destitute circumstances but was kindly cared for. his death is a relief to him and to those who tended him.
Gro W Grice advertises cabinet sizes at $2.50 per dozen for the next three days. The offer urges customers to come at once before the time expires.
Prominent physicians Dr. William Perrin Nicolson Dr. Purse of Atlanta and Dr. G Pope Huguley were in Barnesville last Friday to perform a difficult operation. Under their skillful management the operation was successful and Dr Nicolson praised the result.
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