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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1897
Page
6
A Barnesville Gazette round up covers mail mix ups, sidewalk safety and overhanging fences, and a push for citywide walks. It notes cotton and goods shipments as signs of prosperity, a two performance town show, and local visits by Ida Brown and Col. Leon C. Greer among others.
A Barnesville opinion piece argues debtors should calmly explain inability to pay, while merchants deserve prompt payment. It notes newcomers feel overlooked, defends local women, and recalls a dog show and a quoted poem urging self-awareness, ending with praise for Barnesville’s ladies.
A nearby editor with la grippe used Chamberlains Cough Remedy and reports rapid, permanent relief from a severe cold. The Banner of Liberty notes the medicine acted like magic and recommends it for coughs or colds. J H Blackburn sells 25 and 50 cent sizes.
The Gazette lists firms selling Watts Eczema Ointment in this section. Available from Wm. H. Chambers in Barnesville and from Alexander Bros. in Forsyth. Also from Dr. G. W. T. Hannah in Thomaston, plus Goggans in PaRIA DIssa ks, J. M. Fleming in Johnstonville, Grigg Drug Co. in Milner, and I. C. Collier in Piedmont.
Classified note announces a farm is for sale with favorable terms offered by C. H. Reviere. The brief item emphasizes affordability and owner financing as the selling points.
The article describes the postwar rise of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, its goals to preserve Confederate memory, and its rapid spread across states, with chapters in Nashville Atlanta Augusta and New York City. It notes annual Georgia Division conventions and membership criteria for descendants of Confederate servicemen.
Spencer Missouri resident J C Berry testifies he cured the worst kind of piles after more than thirty years using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. He says the product worked when others failed and offers to verify the claim if contacted through Dr. W A Wright.
Farmers may negotiate loans promptly from $300 up at eight percent annual interest. Deeds required. Capaniss and Willingham, attorneys at law, Forsyth Georgia invite applicants to visit. October 1 1897.
The 14th Session of the Centennial Association met at Cabaniss Baptist church in Monroe county. Dr. J. M. Brittain was re-elected moderator as twenty three of twenty four churches were represented. Reports praised prosperity and hospitality and the sermon on the Three Graces delivered by Dr. Brittain at 11 a.m. offered a strong closing note.
J. M. Thirlwend of Crosbeck Texas reports that two of DeWitt's Little Early Risers taken at night end indigestion spells and leave him feeling well by morning. The ad claims thousands do the same and asks the reader if they will try it.
In Pike county circa 1883 to 1888, C R Wilson of Hollowville borrowed 6000 against 1400 acres. Sheriff W M Howard seized and sold land. crops valued at 85 bales cotton and 2400 bushels corn were wasted. A jury awarded 1100 to Carrie Wilson and heirs. Wilson seeks 3300 in damages. The case stretched years with contested deeds and lost papers.
An advertisement proclaims no need for children to suffer skin ailments with DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve offering instant relief and permanent cure for scalds eczema and eruptions.
Tax collector S A Howell of Pike County will be in Barnesville on Saturday October 16 to collect state and county taxes. The visit offers residents a chance to pay the due tax.
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co promote, with testimonials from West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin endorsing the firm. Cure taken internally. acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
On Tuesday evening October 16 at the Methodist church Mr W S Witham president of the State Sunday School Association will address local Sunday School workers. Everyone is invited to attend. The talk will compare The freight train Sunday School with The vestibule limited Sunday School.
A Detroit man testifies a daughter near death from anemia was revived after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He recalls pale illness from age fourteen, weight loss, and near death before treatment, noting rapid recovery to 130 pounds and continued good health. He endorses the remedy and its availability through Dr Williams Medicine Company.
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