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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1884
Page
5
A terse political appeal from U. H. R. Chambers urges support at an urgent moment. The candidate lists hardware stoves sewing machines as core planks and hints at a new plank. Chambers notes he may sell a carriage mule.
An aged widow Mrs Reny Wilkinson died last Friday and Genie Williams a young colored man died in Barnesville. The town notes trade in horse flesh, housing moves, church calls, and local politics. A number of residents move to Barnesville and local business activity rises with new machinery and property leases.
Mr W A Steed offers through these columns valuable property for sale in Barnesville and a half interest in a good mill in Upson County five miles from Barnesville. Dr W A Wright advertises seven acres of open land fronting Brown Avenue in Barnesville and seeks a single buyer or several parcels. Act quickly to contact Dr Wright.
Farmers report plowing in small grain before rain, with damp soil not reaching. The dry heat killed 40 acres of wheat sown by Capt. J. A. Stafford, leaving a question on how to obtain a wheat crop. Readers with late sowing experience are urged to share ideas.
Prof. T H Thurmond resigns as Flem ming High School principal after a successful fall exhibition. Prof. G B Merritte of Sumpter county will be principal and Miss Minnie Merritte will be assistant. Mrs B M Turner and Mrs Pixley led music and teaching respectively.
In Atlanta last week a private infirmary for women and children opened under Dr. William Abram Love and Dr. Thomas D. Love. The facility boasts modern improvements and home like comforts, with full attention to each patient. Dr Love leads the staff, renowned for his specialty practice in women and children.
Dr. Thos D Love, his assistant, a young man yet capable, is deemed peculiarly fitted to oversee the institution’s affairs and ensure competent administration.
Mr. 8 H Zellner raised ribbon cane on a quarter acre, with half used for syrup and half for seed and eating. He produced 474 gallons of first class syrup selling at 75 cents a gallon, equating to over 870 gallons per acre on moderate land. He estimates one acre could net about 185 dollars, comparing favorably with 25 bales of cotton from five acres at ten cents per pound.
In Pike County a Democratic convention last Tuesday backed a ticket of honest capable men for county offices. The editorial lauds the sheriff for six years of fair fearless service and argues the Ordinary clerk treasurer collector and board of roads and revenues should be trusted and capable. It urges steady support for the slate as best for the county’s interests.
Captain D M Riggs, known in New Orleans and along the Mississippi, reports five years of dyspepsia and kidney pains, tried many medicines without relief, then Brown’s Iron Bitters cured his liver kidney and malaria ailments effectively.
Delegates met in Zebulon courthouse and elected C C Holmes as chairman. The convention backed the party slate, nominated sheriff W P Bussey and Harry Wells for ordinary, elected R Y Beckham clerk, J H Howell treasurer, and others for tax collector, receiver, surveyor, coroner, and county commissioners.
A vintage advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery cures consumption and throat lung ailments. It touts thousands of permanent cures, offers free trial bottles at J W Hightower’s Drug Store, and lists large size at 1.00.
Describes moisture itching and night distress from hemorrhoids. Claims pinworm-like crawling sensation and potential serious results if untreated. Promotes Swayne's Ointment as a pleasant sure cure and lists other skin complaints it treats with mail order from Dr. Swayne & Son Philadelphia for 3 for $1.25.
In Monroe County on November 17 1884 residents of Goggansville adopted resolutions against Central Rail Road locomotives causing frequent fires along the Atlanta Division Forsyth to Barnesville. They threaten suit if sparks persist and publish proceedings in local papers.
Mr Geo W Willing of Manchester Michigan states his wife once helpless for five years now can do her own work after using two bottles of Electric Bitters. Hundreds of testimonials claim their curative powers. Fifty cents a bottle at J W Hightower’s. The Gazette mentions a printing challenge and a new press, noting improved quality.
An 19th century ad touts Holmes Cure Mouth Wash and Destifrice as a universal remedy for ulcerated sore throat bleeding gums sore mouth and ulcers. It notes preparation by Drs J P and WR Holmes of Macon Georgia and sale through J W Hightower and druggists. It also advertises Swaynes Wild Cherry for throat and lung ailments with a first dose relief claim priced at 25 cents or one dollar.
A card from H Gray informs friends and patrons that his books are placed with Geo Huguley for collections due to ongoing professional duties. Indebted individuals are urged to come forward and settle accounts.
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