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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1897
Page
11
The piece laments passenger risks at the Barnesville depot as riders rush boarding before trains move, recounting near tragedies and a mother’s anxious farewells. It notes three young men attracting attention for fearless daring in the darkness and suggests life’s risks cannot be avoided.
The writer reflects on emotional goodbyes among travelers and contrasts genuine sorrow with sham weeping among African Americans. A negro girl mourns a sister leaving Barnesville, while moving train farewells are seen as potentially more painful, highlighting tenderness and suffering at the depot.
The Griffin News reports Hon. C. L. Bartlett, congressman for the district, socializing with supporters in Griffin after touring the district. He appears healthier and says Washington climate agrees with him, openly stating his candidacy for a third term.
Mr. A. L. Mills has built a growing business in Barnesville offering dry goods shoes millinery and notions with close prices. He is preparing to move into a new store to better serve a growing trade and invites local readers to seek out his advertisement. Fricana claims to cure eczema and catarrh permanently.
The statement asserts Bartlett has served in two Republican houses with a solid record and aims to prove himself in a Democratic house elected in 1898. He expects to chair the elections committee and gain patronage through clerkships, confident that opposition would face a tough fight as counties in his district already lean his way.
The First Glass drug store next to the post office offers pure fresh drugs and the latest toilet articles stationary and fancy goods. Mr Blackburn has built steady success since starting his own business and serves a liberal citywide trade. Both Blackburn and Rockwell are praised as jolly worthwhile men.
The Lake City News quotes Frost Texas residents praising Dr. C. L. Stocks for his elegant dental office upstairs over Levy Bros. The piece extols his ambition and pride in advancing his profession and asserts Frost has much to be proud of in its dental parlor.
Mr Mitchell purchased a vacant Main street lot from Edward Elder, a real estate agent. The 42 by 100 foot property sits beside a new store. Mitchell plans to use it as a livery outlet and may later erect offices, a repository, or a bank building.
Mrs. E. A. Nelson of Brunswick Ga buys the Thomaston street residence from the Misses Musgrove and plans to move in soon. Her family will attend Gordon Institute, and Barnesville residents celebrate the favorable transaction.
Sweet music fills Barnesville as the saw and hammer create a constant rhythm. The prospect is that this industrious sound will persist for months, signaling growth and ongoing construction in the town.
Cheney's Expectorant is a trusted remedy for colds coughs croup and related troubles used for years. A bottle should be kept in every house throughout the winter season and can be found at drug stores.
A thrifty city store profile in verse urges shoppers to pay cash, avoid credit, and keep peace with neighbors. The narrator praises the Cash Store for quiet low prices, warns against clerks and debt, and promises good temper and value as a buyer. The piece ends by noting duns from Joe W. Reeves.
Local application claim: catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease and must be cured with internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, targets blood and mucous surfaces, and is a regular prescription. It is said to combine tonics with blood purifiers and to work through the mucous membranes. Testimonials offered, Toledo firm. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
Job Bush a well known Black man died in Atlanta after a short illness. He was a carpenter by trade and also served as a preacher in his community. Survived by family and noted for his faith and work. Funeral arrangements are pending at a local church.
Advertises cheap portrait work offering 100 crayon or watercolor portraits at 85 cents each. First come, first served with free sittings if customers lack pictures. Signed by Geo W Grice urging quick orders and regional reach.
Dr. O Henley Snider of Atlanta offers treatment by mail for fifteen years for ailments including old sores dropsy fits catarrh asthma bronchitis rheumatism blood poison private troubles and female complaints with a cure guaranteed. services cost five dollars per month and cancers are removed for ten dollars with no knife or caustics. opium and morphine habits claimed cured. testimonials cited. confidential with stamped reply.
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