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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1897
Page
7
The last Concord Enterprise issue highlights items of special interest for GazErTE readers including notable notices and community updates from Concord. The brief list hints at local events, community milestones, and upcoming activities relevant to residents.
Miss Mattie Madden, long ill with typhoid fever for two months, has begun convalescing and her friends hope to see her out again soon.
Col J M Strickland a leading young Georgia attorney who has earned bar honors will relocate his office from Zebulon to be closer to Concord friends and associates in a notable move.
A Sunday wedding wave united Ed Crawford with Annie Banks and Tom Irvin of Hollowville with Ophelia Crawford. The Enterprise joins friends in wishing happiness and prosperity to the newly married couples.
The Horse Swappers' Association met last Friday at the old gypsy camp near here. Despite no official notice the turnout was lively and many profitable trades occurred. A further meeting is planned for Friday November 12 with an attractive program and a large crowd anticipated. Official notice will appear in the Enterprise.
A Liberty Banner note reports the editor suffered a severe cold identified as la grippe and used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The remedy is praised as magical, producing a speedy and permanent cure, with a recommendation to others with coughs or colds. J H Blackburn, Druggist, sells 25 and 50 cent sizes.
A two horse farm eight miles from Barnesville is offered for rent. Property can be rented as a single unit or split into two separate farms. Contact J. H. Blackburn for arrangements.
Sidney Green, editor of the Pike County Journal, notes the final issue of the Zebulon paper. The outlet presents items of special interest to Gazette readers, signaling a conclusion to the publication’s run.
Miss Mamie Mitchell, a talented young lady from Barnesville, visited relatives here this week.
One of Barnesville's leading lawyers Col S N Wood ward attended county court here last Monday in a show of professional activity and local prominence.
The Barnesville mayor Hon W B Smith visited this week on official legal matters. Described as a conservative and farsighted leader, he is expected to guide continued prosperity for the city as in the past.
Pike County will pay $15 228 92 into the state treasury this year in taxes and the state will pay back to the county in school funds and pensions $17 873 80, a net gain of $2 646 88 for the county.
Miss Mattie McCord is elected to teach the Stewartville school for the coming year. She completed primary work at Jeff Davis Institute and graduated with honors from the Southern Female University of Alabama. The people of Stewartville are congratulated on securing her services.
The church rises as a beautiful house of worship and monument to the Christian spirit of its members. Pastor Dr. J. W. Beck, in his eighth year here, has been unanimously recalled for the ensuing year.
For over fifty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used by millions of mothers for teething, soothing gums, easing pain, curing wind colic, and treating diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle. Ask for Mrs Winslow's and take no other.
The Tennessee Court of Appeals declares that Georgia owns the Chattanooga depot and the land it sits on valued at $100,000. An easement for depot use remains for the other railroads involved. The suit began about ten years ago with East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Railway and others, previously owned by the W and A line, and appealed by both sides. Georgia's jurisdiction argument was rejected, but its title is upheld as sole owner.
An old advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best treatment for cuts sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or a refund and lists a 25 cent price per box sold by W. A. Wright.
Joshua G. Harris is restored as postmaster of Barnesville, appointed Saturday and reported by daily papers. The move surprised by coming before Congress reassembly. Harris previously served under Harrison. Emmett Elder's term ended satisfactorily and his strong endorsement is noted, but Republicans are filling offices now. No assistant named for Harris yet.
An advertisement claims Africana will cure rheumatism and scrofula and keep patients permanently cured, presenting a bold health promise. The notice names the product and asserts lasting outcomes.
Due to illness Reverend A B Pope and his family move back to Zebulon from Summerville after the North Georgia Conference session. Friends wish for his swift improvement and recovery.
Colliers big store reports brisk season business with a large stock of goods. Prices attract buyers who transport carloads to surrounding sections. The firm is described as one of the liveliest in Georgia.
In Savannah Floyd Murphey attends business college preparing for business after graduation. He is a bright, popular young man in Barnesville where residents wish him well.
Rev. W. S. Stevens, pastor, calls all Sunday School teachers to meet at the Methodist church Thursday evening. He will have a special message for the teachers regarding Sunday school work. He urges all to attend, calling it a very important invitation.
Miss Lealia Pattillo is re elected principal of Enterprise Academy for the next scholastic year. She has given universal satisfaction to patrons, is well educated, and possesses eminent executive ability and tact in imparting knowledge.
Will H. Thompson shot his wife in Darlington Indiana last week after a separation of about two weeks following a spree. The woman remains dangerously wounded and may not recover. They had formerly lived in Barnesville and Thompson worked with O M Jones in a barber shop.
About twenty five members of the Pansy society joined a spring picnic at Dozier's last Saturday. The event was held on a beautiful day with much enjoyment, and the children were led by Mrs. S. L. Taylor Mrs. W. A. Prout Mrs. J. R. Jenkins and Mrs. O. M. Jones.
Edgar L. Rogers sold the Waller place to Mrs. T Case of Macon. Thirty five acres brought 800 dollars in cash and the property is described as good and bringing a fair price.
The engagement of Miss Maud Thurmond of Griffin to Mr. R E Lee Hawkins is announced with a Forsyth wedding planned for October 28. Miss Thurmond is sister to Prof W D Thurmond Zebulon school principal. The Gazette notes reader interest.
A school girl writes about boys and women noting men were made first and women followed. She jokes that boys are trouble and wear out everything but soap while praising her papa as unusually gentle. The piece ends with the playful observation that rest stopped after Eve’s creation.
Rev. Sigmund Ragowsky, a lecturer and evangelist and a converted Jew, spent several days in the city delivering lectures. He is noted as an interesting speaker and a learned man actively working to spark interest in Jewish evangelization.
Mr J B P Milner runs a top ginning operation with nearly 1200 bales of cotton processed. The facility earns praise for service and patronage in the state.
Crude promotional fragment touts Dr Miles pills with a claim of universal guarantee and a one cent per dose price. The text mimics late era patent medicine rhetoric and lacks verifiable details.
A town caller urges rapid construction of an express building in Barnesville. Mr. Swatts, with an office in the depot, is cramped in a small corner and awaits a larger facility as the year progresses.
A stubborn eczema case of 13 years duration was cured by Watt's Eczema Ointment. For sale by Wm H Chambers Drugist Barnesville Ga.
President McKinley will not replace General Wade Hampton as Commissioner of Railroads, despite prior speculation that General Longstreet would take the post. Secretary Sherman Ex-Senator Edmunds and other Republicans urged Hampton's retention, and the president yielded. Longstreet's supporters seek his appointment as postmaster of Gainesville Georgia.
Advertises De Witt's Little Early Risers as a safe pill that cures biliousness constipation sick headache and other ailments. Mentions Dr W A Writcht as associated figure.
A home and lot on Zebulon street Barnesville Georgia near the depot and schools with a garden barn fruit trees water and ample land for two building lots. The owner M G Howarp invites inquiries and trades and offers the property cheap for a quick sale.
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