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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1897
Page
2
A new residence on Forsyth street is being erected by Edgar L Rogers for Mrs George R Brown and advances rapidly. A force of workmen is at the site and progress is steady. Rogers will soon own several Forsyth Street houses and is described as a progressive and successful citizen.
An Oxfordshire mansion faced a famous haunting as a bell-wire system beneath the floor produced eerie music at night. A fearless mistress slept there to prove the ghost real, but a carpenter later revealed wires channeling wind into an “Indianian harp” sounds, ending the haunting.
A Barnesville party traveled by 5:40 passenger train to Newborn on Tuesday to attend the marriage of Miss Sadie Pitts and Mr H Hollis Gray. The ceremony was performed by Rev Homer Bush at 8:30 AM with Nellie Gray, Rev and Mrs Bush, Dr W J Cox and others in attendance. The couple planned a return to Barnesville for a reception hosted by Mrs L H Gray on Elm Street.
Sol C. Bloodworth leaves Barnesville for Valdosta beginning a four month selling trip. He is an experienced fertilizer salesman with many friends across Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, and will travel to promote his goods.
Rev. A. C. Wellens reported the accidental shooting death of Leonard White, about twenty-five, after he dropped his gun while returning from a hunt in Barnesville. The load struck the back of his head and killed him instantly.
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. The copy warns against substitutes and guarantees money back if it does not help. Trial bottle free at W A Wright’s D Store with regular sizes priced fifty cents and one dollar.
The B Y P U sacred literature course starts Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church. Program topics include Jerusalem after the captivity, the first Christian church, Acts chapters, early church music, church prosperity, Holy Ghost references, Pharisee and Sadducee life, persecution stages, early Christians’ conditions, Peter the fisherman and apostle, with question guidance from The Union issues October 23 and 30 for member study.
Scientists scorn the idea that humans will become hairless. Hall's Hair Re newer is claimed to avert baldness by delivering notable results.
Maj. Kendrick and Maj. W. J. Kendrick of Atlanta, senior officers of the Fifth Georgia Regiment, were in Barnesville Sunday, drawing cheers from military men before returning to Atlanta Monday.
Workers have been digging Forsyth Street for several days cutting the hill down several feet. The project is expected to greatly improve the street and raise property values in this city section.
Mrs F Bukery of Fairhaven Conn reports relief from weeks of bilious colic through Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and urges early use at first symptoms to ward off attacks. J H Blackburn sells the remedy. One Minute Cough Cure by Dr W A Wright promises instant relief and a certain cure for coughs.
John T. Middlebrooks starts in business with solid patronage from the community. He advertises an elegant stock of goods and promises satisfactory prices to attract customers. Visit the new store to see the offerings.
Advertises a home cure for whiskey habits claimed to be painless. Promotes a “Book of particulars” sent free by B M Woolley M D with address Pryor Street.
The Flying Jenny folded its tents Monday and left for other parts after a period of solid business. The venture drew strong patronage from the colored population who supported it generously.
Old sores cancers ruptures fits and blood poison claimed cured rapidly in home treatments. Opium and morphine habits relieved in ten days for five dollars. Female troubles promised speedy relief. No charges until cured. Nineteen years of success. Atlanta, Georgia.
An astronomical journal lists famed figures who lived long lives including Casini 97, Caroline Herschel 98, Sir W Herschel 84, Newton 84, Mary Somerville 92, Halley 86, Sir George Airey 90, Sir David Brewster 86, Sir E Sabine 94, Humboldt 90, Schwabe 86, Santini 91, Fontenelle 100. Regularity and calm study of the heavens appear linked to longevity.
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