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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1902
Page
3
The advertisement touts a cure for red rough hands, itching palms, and painful finger ends using a hot soaks, CORPORA SOAP and CORP ointment, worn gloves at night, and lists the Cuticura line as a complete treatment. It claims millions use the products for skin, scalp, and nail issues and markets depots in London and Paris.
Charles Baggett died at his home in Chalker after a short fever illness. He worked at the Chalker Brick Works and was well liked by those who knew him. He leaves a wife and several children who have the sympathy of the community.
Roanoke Virginia college for young ladies opens September 18, 1902 with new buildings pianos equipment and a refined campus. Highlights include conservatory arts music elocution and European and American teachers drawing students from thirty states. Address Mattie P Harris president for catalogue.
The report notes gatherings at Piney Mount on Saturday and Bethel on Sunday with a small congregation due to bad weather. Dinner Sunday was shared with Brother Amerson near Bethel who is described as a solid county man with a notable family. The group plans to extend meetings at Piney Mount in July and hold a three day session at Cabin Hill to include the fifth Sunday, with Rev RK Campbell of Augusta assisting.
In India reporters warn about filthy temples and polluted bodies due to constipation. Dr. King’s New Life Pills claim to revive liver function improve digestion and appetite. Available at D. Jamer son’s drag store for 250.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for ulcers eczema blood poisons cancer and other skin and blood diseases. It claims thorough testing for 30 years and offers a free sample and medical advice by mail from Atlanta Georgia.
The column records social visits by Clayton Robson and others, summer plans, baptisms at the Tennille Methodist church, and a group from Tennille touring Idylwild. It notes farmers benefited from rain, July travels to Asheville, and a tobacco of gift shop ads. Also mentions Indian Spring Camp Ground meeting and board of education actions.
Local columns recount visits and illnesses in Deepstep and Sandersville, noting Alva Walker's burned arm, W. B. O’Quin's illness, and social events. Messages describe church, school, and family visits, travels to Milledgeville and Dublin, and a large Tarbotton family reunion near the Lime Sinks.
Wanted, man to take charge of branch office of wholesale business in this vicinity. Address at once A. T. Morris.
The death of Mrs. Willie Smith casts gloom over Tennille with her funeral at the Methodist church. Prof. Godard plans a two month vacation visiting kin in Bonth West Ga and Knoxville. Dr. Lewis returns home after Emory College events. Miss Lizzie May Duncan returns from Dublin visit. Tennille delegates to the B Y P U include Rev E J Smith and others. Prof. E T Holmes visits Tennille during vacation. Mrs. Laula Rogers departs for Barnesville. Mr. B F Jacobson injured but not seriously. recovery expected in days.
Mrs. Joe Rich Smith died Saturday June 14 after years of devoted service. She leaves a husband and three children, including 18 month old Mattie Louise, plus a mother, brothers, sisters, and many friends. A faithful Methodist, funeral services were held Sunday at 10 a.m. in the Tennille Methodist church with three ministers assisting. Burial followed at Zéta cemetery. The family is offered sympathy and faith in God’s eternal home.
Mia A M Shields of Chambersburg Pa claims recovery from six months of extreme illness described as hay fever and asthma after using Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption. She calls it the safest cure for throat and lung diseases and notes trials offered free by M D Jameson.
The social department of the Epworth League met Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Newman Wood with a large attendance of young people. Mrs. Newman Wood prepared a fine musical program of songs and duets. Bro. Cutler spoke on the social value of league activities and Christlike fellowship. Refreshments followed as attendees congratulated the enjoyable evening. The next meeting will be at Miss Mattie Mae Wall's and all are invited.
Advertises Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes for instant relief from tight or new footwear. Claims reduce swelling, blisters, corns, and sore feet and offers a trial package by mail from Le Roy, New York.
We express our appreciation to neighbors and friends who assisted and sympathized with us during illness and bereavement following the death of Mr. Wm. Watkins, Mariannie Cox, Mrs. M. A. Buacu, Mrs. Many Lawrence, Mya, J. A. Bachers, T. A. Wiaarya.
The North Macon District session in East Macon from the 12th to the 16th drew many delegates from district churches. Bishop Uandler presided until Dr. Walker Lewis took the chair. reports showed overall spiritual and material gains, with Sandersville church praised for practical strength. Delegates elected for Thomasville conference included W. H. Cutter and others. Dr. Hinton spoke on religious literature. Money for the South Georgia Orphans Home was collected. The next session is slated for Louisville, July 1 street tax enforcement was announced, and a summer school for two months seeking teachers was advertised.
The Junior Christian Endeavorers met Tuesday at 4 PM at Miss Alice Scarborough’s home. They studied Old Testament miracles, recited the Lord’s Prayer, read Bible references, and heard Mrs. Hendrix speak on Daily Bread. The group closed with Mizpah benediction and plans a larger turnout next week.
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