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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1897
Page
6
Visitors invited to inspect the Ginnery’s operating machinery praising its smooth handling of cotton and seed. The display promises demonstrations and favors shown to patrons as the facility hosts a viewing event.
A week long union meeting ended Sunday with great good for churches and the community. Services were held at Baptist and Methodist churches then Gordon Institute auditorium with Dr. Wadsworth, Dr. Brittain and Dr. Hunt preaching. A large audience attended each service and several ministers preached throughout the week.
Mr. Otis A. Murphey, southern manager for the London Assurance Corporation, leaves Barnesville for a Virginia trip while Charles A. Hunt and Erle Murphey oversee local insurance business from the Penny Racket office. The week features Methodist church meetings with Rev. W. S. Stevens, Rev. H. S. Bradley, Dr. Alonzo Monk, and laymen, with two services daily. The Gazette extends best wishes for the gathering.
A historical ad-like brief proclaims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve heals piles scaids and burns. The claim emphasizes early 20th century remedies and marketing language. The product is presented as a universal topical cure for common skin ailments.
Milner’s big new ginnery performs quickly and smoothly as cotton planters praise the service. Farmers report it takes only minutes to gin a bale and express satisfaction with the facility.
Mr W H Rogers assistant cashier of the New South Savings Bank said deposits Tuesday were nearly five thousand dollars and money was coming in daily. Business was brisk and Barnesville was in good condition as a result of the financial activity.
Central of Georgia railway freight at Barnesville for August 1897 totaled 6551.58 dollars, about 2000 more than August 1896. The item proclaims Barnesville’s rapid growth and challenges other Georgia towns to match the rise.
The Barnesville telephone exchange will receive major upgrades under the leadership of Howard McMahon to extend service to Jackson Griffin Thomaston Culloden Roberta and nearby points. Manager W H Rogers says the system will become one of the best in the state and provide improved service to patrons. EF J Schall of Meyer Bros Drug Co St Louis praises Chamberlain s Pain Balm noting rapid relief for his son s hand injury and endorsing it as a household necessity. 25 and 50 cent sizes are sold by J H Blackburn Druggist.
Grays markets the finest cream cheese and Nunnally’s candies while Col J J Rogers and Mrs L D Owen are noted for trips and visits. Numerous mentions of Watts Eczema Ointment Tichenor’s Antiseptic and Dr Wrights ad copy fill the page along with local residents’ movements and business updates.
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