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Newspaper

Barnesville Gazette

Location

Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1898

Page

8

Mrs. J M Roberts Dies in Florida Home

Barnesville mourns the death of Mrs Allie Fryer Roberts wife of J M Roberts in Florida. Funeral held at Judge Z L Fryer home Elm Street with Dr J M Brittain preaching. She joined Barnesville Baptist Church eleven years ago and helped rebuild a Florida church after a cyclone.

Barnesville J. M. Roberts Allie Fryer Florida Z. L. Fryer Elm Street J. M. Brittain Roberts Georgia Normal and Industrial College Milledgeville Baptist Church Baptist Judge Fryer

Mrs Allie Roberts Obituary in Georgia and Florida

Mrs Allie Roberts daughter of Z L and A M Fryer of Barnesville Ga died in High Springs Florida on November 11 1898 Her body was brought to Barnesville and interred in the Baptist cemetery The Baptist church in High Springs had been destroyed by a storm and she helped in erecting a new building before her death

Allie Roberts Z. L A. M. Fryer Barnesville High Springs Florida Baptist

Passing of a devoted wife and mother in Florida

A beloved woman, modest and amiable, died leaving a husband and infant. A Sunday service at Elm Street followed by burial in Baptist cemetery drew a large crowd. Her former pastor J. M. Brittain preached as mourners recall her Christian faith and hope for reunion.

Elm Street J. M. Brittain Florida J. M. Brrrrain

Dr Pitts Carminative Praised by Georgia Druggist

T B Rice of Greensboro Georgia testifies to the efficacy of Dr Pitts Carminative praising eight years of use with perfect satisfaction. He notes customers become regular buyers and claims they sell more than all other carminatives soothing syrups and colic drops combined. He adds it is unmatched for teething children.

T. B. Rice Greensboro Pitts

Longfellow to Be Illustrated in The Ladies' Home Journal

The Ladies' Home Journal will feature illustrations of Longfellow works. Charles Dana Gibson did The People of Dickens last year and will be followed by New England artist W. L. Taylor, who will illustrate The People of Longfellow next year. Poems include The Psalm of Life Hiawatha Evangeline The Courtship of Miles Standish The Children's Hour The Village Blacksmith and others.

Charles Dana Gibson Dickens Ladies’ Home Journal W. L. Taylor New England Longfellow

Ten Commandments for Married Life by Theodore Parker

An item presents Parker’s ten resolutions on marriage including never oppose my wife’s will and bear her burdens. It underscores sacredness of marriage and offers guidance for husbands to support, cherish, protect, and pray for their spouses.

Theodore Parker

Talented Miss Magnita Arnold Teaches Music in Stillmore

In Stillmore Magnita Arnold has relocated to Stillmore Georgia where she leads a good music class. She is a talented young lady and is succeeding well as a music teacher.

Magnita Arnold Stillmore

Mrs Drake Dies In Griffin After Long Residence

Mrs. Henrietta G. Drake died in Griffin Saturday afternoon. A prominent Griffin resident, she was born and raised in Zebulon and lived in Griffin for many years.

Henrietta G. Drake Griffin Drake Zebulon

Century Magazine Subscriptions Offer

The Gazette will take a few subscriptions for the Century Magazine at 3.50 dollars, a discount from the regular price of 4.00 dollars.

Gazette Century Magazine

Dusenbury Depot Agent Transferred to Barnesville

Mr L S Dusenbury, former Eatonton depot agent, is moved to Barnesville as agent. He is praised for fine business qualities. Mrs Dusenbury will join him next month. She is related to the Adams, Reids and Flournoys of Putnam, prominent in county affairs for nearly a century.

L. S. Dusenbury Eatonton Barnesville Dusenbury Adams, Reids and Flournoys Old Putnam

Recollections of a Baptist church reunion at Barnesville

The article recalls a Barnesville Baptist reunion tied to Rev. John Milner founded 1825. It honors elderly members who joined between 1840 and 1860, notes Milner's death in 1841, and highlights descendants across America, including Benjamin M. Milner aged over 87. It salutes Rev. Joshua Calloway and Grand Pa Josiah Holmes and reflects on enduring spiritual influence.

Baptist Church Barnesville John Milner Benjamin M. Milner Texas New York California Jesus Joshua Calloway Pa Josiah Holmes

Hall's Great Discovery Promises Kidney and Bladder Cure

Texas advertisement proclaims Hall's Great Discovery as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. One cent mail order offers a two month bottle, with E. W. Hart sole manufacturer in Waco and local agent W. A. Wright in Barnesville.

Hall E. W. Hart P. O. Box Waco Texas W. A. Wright Barnesville

Hall's Great Discovery Cures Gravel Says Georgia Testimony

A Cuthbert Georgia man certifies he suffered gravel and took 60 drops of Hall's Great Discovery, claiming it cured him completely. He asserts the preparation is worth $1,000 per bottle and that it was sold by W A Wriair.

Cuthbert Hall W. A. Wriair

Willis and Brown Real Estate at Ty Ty Georgia

Willis and Brown operate a real estate agency in Ty Ty Georgia. The two young men grew up in Middle Georgia. J T Willis, formerly of Barnesville, is a Gordon Institute graduate this year. They invite readers to review their real estate offerings in the region.

Willis & Brown Ty Ty Middle Georgia J. T. Willis Barnesville Gordon Institute

Shakesperean Club Anniversary Planned at Mayor Smith Home

The Woman's Shakesperean Club marks its anniversary this Friday afternoon at the home of Mayor and Mrs. W. B. Smith. Invitations have been issued and the event is expected to be a pleasant social gathering.

Woman's Shakesperean Club W. B. Smith

Robbed the Grave Electric Bitters Save a Life

John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near fatal illness with yellow skin sunken eyes and pain. After three physicians gave up a friend urged Electric Bitters the first bottle began a marked recovery and three weeks restored his health. He says the remedy saved his life and warns others to try it at 50 cents a bottle from W A Wincut Drug Store.

John Oliver Philadephia W. A. Wincut Drug Store

Illness of Rev. George A. Whitney Delays Service

The friends of Rev. George A. Whitney regret his serious illness at his Griffin home and wish him a speedy recovery. Due to his illness there will be no Episcopal service here this month.

George A. Whitney Griffin Whitney

Engraved Visiting Cards Offer From J P Stevens

One hundred engraved visiting cards offered for one dollar until December first. After that date price rises to $1.50. Samples available and orders urged. Wedding invitations engraved at low price by J P Stevens and Bro, jewelers and engravers, 47 Whitehall St., Atlanta.

J. P. Stevens & Bro Whitehall St Atlanta

Stafford's Shoes Claim Superior Farm Service

Stafford's Shoes offers footwear by J. W. Stafford & Sons praised for strength and reliability in farm work. The manufacturer guarantees these shoes and reports growing demand and a large trade.

Messrs. J. W. Stafford & Sons

Dr David Kennedys Favorite Remedy Heads To Town Visit

Editor A A Rose of the Daily Hornet Cordolt Ga visited on Tuesday with family ties to his late father E W Rose. The item notes the remedy for kids stomach and liver troubles as promoted by Dr David Kennedys.

David Kennedys A. A. Rose Daily Hornet Cordolt, Ga E. W. Rose

Prohibition Election Set for December 14 in Coweta County

Coweta county votes again on December 14 with only two barrooms both in Newnan. A past court decision left the county wet, but the upcoming ballot is expected to place it dry once more. De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve touted as a remedy for sores burns and wounds and claimed to never fail for piles.

Coweta Newnan de Witt

Quiet Sunday Keeps Churches Low in Barnesville

Sunday was disagreeable and churchgoers stayed home. All churches held services but few Barnesville residents attended, leaving empty pews across the town.

Barnesville

Hall's Hair Restore Promises Fuller Hair Naturally

A claim that baldness can be reversed and existing bald patches revived with Hall's Hair Re newer products. The advertisement asserts hair regrowth, natural color, and healthier appearance through its formula.

Fire at Oxford Knitting Mills Damages Machines

A small fire at Oxford Knitting Mills last Friday damaged one machine. The blaze was extinguished quickly and the total damage estimated at about $200.

Oxford Knitting Mills

Hall's Catarrh Cure Credited by Physicians

Local readers are assured Hall's Catarrh Cure treats catarrh by internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Aged to be a non quack medicine, it is claimed to be a trusted prescription from top physicians, with testimonials available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents through F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.

Hall F. J, Cheney & CO Props Toledo All Druggistu

Cooper & Co Show Spreads Through Barnesville Forsyth

Cooper and Company performed in Barnesville on Friday with two acts and fair attendance. The show drew limited profits from its exhibits in Barnesville before moving to Forsyth for a Saturday presentation.

Cooper & Co Barnesville Forsyth

One Minute Cough Cure Made to Cure

An abbreviated note claims a product named One Minute Cough Cure was designed as a fast acting remedy. The text provides minimal details about the cure and its purpose without broader context or supporting information.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Suun Mrs. Roberts Newton Admiral Crichton Dr. Pierce Robert Ss. W Esq Galloway Ave Columbus Pierce Wat the Century Magazine S. M. Marshburn Vv. O. Marshburn Halls Real Estate Agency Shakesperean Club Stafford Methodist Gharon W. S. Stevens M. Brown Georgia Simeon C. Milner Court House S. E Pike County Dist Monroe Co Pike Monroe S.C. Milner Central Railroad R. L. Swatts Colwell’s Alley B. J. Milner W. A. Wricut
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