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Newspaper

Barnesville Gazette

Location

Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1897

Page

9

A Sufferer Relieved By Pink Pills Testimony

A Columbus schoolteacher Miss Jerusha McKinney credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with ending years of pain and catarrhal illness. She describes severe symptoms, gradual improvement after using the pills, and strong endorsement for other women. pills sold 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 by Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.

Columbus Ohio Williams Dr. Williams Pr. Williams Pr. Williams’ Medicine Company Schenectady N.Y

Southern Manager resumes duties for London Assurance in South

The writer announces his return as Southern Manager for the London Assurance Corporation, overseeing losses in the South while delegating local business to Chas. A. Hunt and Erle D. Murphey. He will supervise personally every few days, pledging careful policy writing to prevent trouble in fires and promising prompt attention to Southern Mutual business and policyholders.

London Assurance Corporation Chas. A. Hunt Erle D. Murphey

Barnesville notes celebrate culture and civic effort

The Barnesville Gazette highlights Shakespearean women, local clubs, and civic pride while noting a fire drill by the Colored Fire Department and a house destruction. It mentions J Pierpont Morgan considering control of Central of Georgia and urges local leadership plus community hygiene. Mrs Laula Kendall Rogers is praised as a noble Georg ia woman. J L Kennedy gains praise for cotton market activity.

Georgia Laula Kendall Rogers Barnesville

Kathleen Huff to wed Thomas Worth Marshall in Barnesville

On Monday October 4 1897 at 4 o clock at the Huff home Barnesville Miss Kathleen Huff will marry Thomas Worth Marshall of Indianapolis Ind A few friends witness the ceremony after which the couple will go to Indianapolis The event closes an acquaintance begun in Boston and brings congratulations from many friends Miss Huff is a Barnesville native Gordon Institute graduate active in religious work and literary circles Mr Marshall a popular traveling man with a leading northern firm.

H. H. Huff Zebulon Street Barnesville Kathleen Huff Thomas Worth Marshall Indianapolis Ind Boston Huff Gordon Institute Marshall

Lifsey Promoted to Tampa Plant System Post

Lifsey a Montgomery transfed to Tampa as Division Passenger Agent F M Jolly moves to Jacksonville. Lifsey, raised in Pike, known as a top Plant System passenger man, departs with broad territory including Dupont lines and Port Tampa steamer connections. Friends here express regret yet wish him success.

Montgomery Pike Davison Lifsey Liffey Tampa Divison F. M. Jolly Jacksonville Division R. L. Todd Mr. Lifsey Dupont Manatee River Port Tampa

Word making contest at Strouds honors Ida Merritt

A pleasant Al Verbarian Party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Stroud in honor of Miss Ida Merritt of Buena Vista. The event featured a word making contest with prizes to Miss M Kathryn Lockhart and Prof. Fletcher. Dr. W. J. Cox received the booby prize.

D. A. Stroud Prof Fletcher W. J. Cox Laslie Harris Jane Murphey May Lambdin Maud Murphey Jean Mitchell Kathryn Lockheart Mary Lovelace Jennie West Messrs W. B. Veal H. M. Fletcher S. C. Bloodworth Carl Monk C. H. Perdue C. A. Hunt Capt E. J. Murphey

Bate to Open Jewelry Store in Barnesville

Mr J H Bate of Marietta writes he will locate in Barnesville and has closed the Cochran's store trade now held by A L Mills. He will operate an up to date jewelry store and expects success. His family will be warmly welcomed to Barnesville.

J. L. Kennedy Barnesville A. L. Mills J. H. Bate Marietta Cochran Mills Bate

Jefferson Davis Holiday Petition Moves Georgia Legislature

Through Col John F Redding Pike s representative the Daughters of the Confederacy of Barnesville will present a petition to Georgia lawmakers to make Jeff Davis birthday a legal holiday in Georgia The idea originated with Sidney Lanier chapter of Macon and nearly all state chapters will join in securing endorsements for the memorial to the legislature Barnesville s petition is urged to be large and representative to lawmakers and the Daughters of the Confederacy of Barnesville are encouraged in their efforts.

John F. Redding Pike Daughters of the Confederacy Barnesville Georgia Jeff Davis Sidney Lanier Macon

Middlemas Family Enrolls at Gordon Institute in Barnesville

Mr A O Middlemas of Jacksonville Florida arrived in Barnesville with his three daughters Mary Lillian and Bessie to enroll at Gordon Institute. They are boarding with Mrs J H Connally. The community welcomes him as a potential patron of the institute.

A. O. Middlemas Jacksonville Fla Barnesville Mary Lillian Bessie Gordon Institute J. H. Connally Middlemas

Upson County Goes Dry in Prohibition Vote

Upson county voted dry last week by about 500 majority in a decisive temperance victory. Rejoicing comes from temperance supporters across the state as the banner of temperance rises.

Upson

Colored Firemen's Tournament Brightens Barnesville Day

The colored firemen's tournament in Barnesville drew many attendees and concluded without incident. Barnesville and visiting Griffin and Thomaston teams swept all prizes, marking a successful day for the colored community.

Barnesville Griffin Thomaston

New Orleans Ad Dates Praise for Tichenor’s Antiseptic

A testimonial from Geo. K. Pratt. M. D. declares Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic on his plantation yields highly satisfactory results. The notice is dated New Orleans October 14, 1889.

New Orleans

Sequel to Sunday's Sermon at Baptist Church

Dr J M Brittain returns to the Baptist church next Sunday at eleven in the morning to preach on Four questions for every christian or the duty of christians in view of the moral accountability of the heart. The previous sermon was greatly enjoyed by the congregation.

J. M. Brittain Baptist Church

Union Service at Barnesville Baptists Ends with Strong Sermon

The first union service by Barnesville Congregations was held Sunday evening at the Baptist church. Rev. W. S. Stevens of the Methodist church preached on "The majesty of the law." The sermon was strong and held the audience’s close attention, and is expected to be productive of good.

Barnesville Baptist Church W. S. Stevens Methodist Church

Pike Superior Court Set for Busy Fall Term in Zebu lon

The Pike Superior Court convenes in Zebuton Monday for its regular fall term with Judge Marcus W. Beck presiding. A substantial docket is expected and Barnesville residents plan to attend in large numbers.

Pike Superior Court Zebulon Marcus W. Beck Barnesville

Georgia Educator A M Lambdin Accepts Lakeland Teaching Post

Mr A M Lambdin left Barnesville for Lakeland Florida where he took a fine teaching position. He is regarded as a scholarly experienced teacher and the community laments his departure as he is a valuable citizen.

A. M. Lambdin Lakeland Fla Lambdin Georgia Barnesville

Wanted to Rent Farm for Two or Three Horses

Advert shows S. E. Bearden & Bros of Towaliga Georgia seeking to rent a two or three horse farm and will furnish their own stock.

S. E. Bearden & Bros Towaliga, Ga

Fresh Jersey butter and milk by order in Barnesville

W P Davis of Barnesville Georgia offers daily or weekly delivery of Jersey butter and milk. Orders welcome from local residents. September 13 1897 notice.

Jersey W. P. Davis Barnesville

Rentals for Small Horse Farms in South County

RORRENT offers several good one and two horse farms available for rent. Contact S. M. Howarp for details and pricing.

S. M. Howarp

DeWitts Little Early Risers Advertised by Dr Wright

A promotional note from ee W. B. Smith & Co touts coal offers and September pricing. It claims torpid liver hampers life and promises relief with DeWitts Little Early Risers pills advertised by Dr. W. A. Wright.

Ee W. B. Smith & Co DeWitts W. A. Wright

Homesick Amateur Detective Outsmarts Embezzler

A mining expert recounts posing as a Mexican forger to lure a confidential clerk who embezzled ten thousand dollars. They travel toward a rumored Arizona ore deposit, plan a sting with officers, and are captured at the Colorado River crossing. The embezzler accepts his sentence with indifference after the capture.

Mexico Pittsburg San Diego United States Arizona Colorado River Chicago Times-Herald

Man’s Superior Ability in Humorous Exchange

A dialogue from the Indianapolis Journal features Ba laam and a patient animal in a witty exchange. The animal claims coarse speech, while Ba laam asserts the ease of making an ass of oneself in five minutes, contrasting self-improvement with blunt talk.

Balaam Indianapolis Journal

Also Mentioned on This Page

From the Press Columbus, Ohio Otis A. Murphey Damocles Moye Cain Wall Street T. J. Moye Jackson G. Smith J. M. Anderson Barnesville, GA Savings Bank Dr. Head Mrs Watt Wm. H. Chambers Miles Barnesvill Ille Summers the Gazette Barnesville Literary Club Colored Fire Department J. Pierpont Mongan New York Central of Georgia Railway Marshall—Huff Pikes al Verbarian Party Mr Bate Jeff Davis Holiday Jacksonville, Fla Union Service Florida Savannah Ocean Steamship Company Philadelphia Merchants and Miners Line Baltimore J. C. Haile
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