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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1897
Page
4
Due to limited space several local items could not be printed but will appear next week. The note signals forthcoming items from community notices and public announcements.
Former mayor George FE Huguley ends a four year term as Walter B. Smith succeeds him on a Wednesday evening. Huguley is praised as progressive yet conservative and Barnesville notes substantial city progress during his administration.
The Gazette predicts a creditable administration by Walter B Smith who is closely identified with Barnesville and will keep the town growing. The paper pledges support and cooperation to the new mayor as Yellow fever unsettles many residents.
The passage notes Bryan’s misfortunes in a railroad and political disaster, references a Virginia lynching, and claims prohibition strength with Hancock county voting 250 in favor. It also mentions widespread insurance uptake and a sycamore tree in Irwinville insured for $1000.
A man was lynched in Minnesota after swindling many people, prompting concerns over vigilante violence. Residents warn that the lynching trend is becoming alarming and call for lawful responses.
Miss Ellen J Dortch, a candidate for state librarian, has married. The item prompts editor Glessner to decide how to handle the development in the political race and its impact on her candidacy.
Stockholders met Friday to decide selling all real estate owned by the bank. On October 26 the property may be offered to the highest bidder if not sold privately, including the bank building and nearby lots.
Catarrh cannot be cured with local treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. Marketed as a regular prescription from a top physician, with testimonials and a 75 cent price, sold by druggists in Toledo Ohio.
Wizard Oil Company set up a tent on the vacant lot between City Hall and Summers Buggy Company. Performances are being held to advertise Wizard Oil, drawing local crowds to the roadside exhibit.
The Summers Buggy Company is flourishing yet behind on orders and unable to produce buggies as fast as customers buy. The firm is turning out vehicles sold across the southern United States.
Mr. E. J. Schall of Meyer Bros. Drug Co. in St. Louis reports his son cut his hand at school and Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved pain quickly, healed the wound without a scar, and proved essential for wounds sprains swellings and rheumatism. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from J. H. Blackburn.
The advertisement promises Mr. Edgar L. Rogers offers the best and most reliable goods for the coming season. It notes an immense stock for fall and winter trade and invites readers to call to see him.
Local ad from Barnesville Georgia by W P Davis inviting customers to place daily or weekly orders for Jersey butter and milk, with delivery from September 13, 1897.
New Orleans October 14 1889 endorsement from Gero. K. Prarr M D claims Dr Tichenors Antiseptic gave satisfactory results on his plantation and recommends it to readers.
The Y. M. C. A. of Gordon Institute held a Saturday night reception at Rev. H. P. Myers home. A pleasant program went smoothly with Mr. and Mrs. Myers providing refreshments that enhanced the event.
The 1897 tax rate for Pike county is fixed at 5.50 mills per dollar, equal to 5.50 per thousand. The combined rate in Pike totals 10.71 per thousand, with the state rate at 5.21 per thousand.
Seaview Virginia merchants Kellam & Carren advertise a big sale of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claiming many customers say their croupy children would have died without it. The appeal stresses strong praises from buyers and distant customers.
The Gordon Institute Y M C A was reorganized Sunday afternoon with Mr. C. J. Stacy of Macon assisting. A number of young men are active, and the organization is expected to accomplish much good.
Col. I. W. Avery a well known Georgia figure died in Atlanta last week. He was known for championing various public causes and remained active in civic matters until his death.
Dr A G Thomas approves the formula as chemically correct and recommends use. W C Smith M D lauds their curative and tonic effects on genital and urinary organs. C R King M D calls them an excellent nerve tonic and stimulant. A R Holderby M D notes relief of debility and nervousness. J L Hutt M D testifies to treatment of painful menstruation and cystitis. Public offer to have the medical profession test merits.
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