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BARNESVILLE, QA.
THURSDAY, MAR. 9, 1899.
STAND BY THE CHAUTAUQUA.
The directors of the Barnesville
Chautauqua association have invited
the teachers of twenty-seven sur.ound
ing counties to meet in Barnesville in
an Inter-County Teachers Institute
during chautauqua week. Replies
already received indicate that many
of them will avail themselves ot the
great opportunity offered them and
there will be a great host of teachers
present at that time.
It is not necessary to say that the
work of the directors is wholly un
selfish. The work they do does not
put a penny directly into their pock
ets and the only profit they receive
for all the labor required of them is
that which will come to Barnesville
in a successful session of the chau
tauqua. They not only get no pay
for their work, but often they will be
required to neglect their own business
to some extent to perform duties
pertaining to the chautauqua. The
directors think that these considera
tions authorize them, even at this
early date, to appeal to the people of
Barnesville to stand by the chautau
qua. There are many ways in which
the citizens can encourage the great
enterprise, one of which is envoived
in the entertainment of the teachers
who ate to lie in the city for six days.
The directors would like to see the
entire citizenship come together, and
for the good of Barnesville and for
the sake of the reputation which the
bright little city already has and
which it ought always to maintain and
advance, agree upon a reasonable and
a uniform rate to be charged for
board. It is a very important matter
and The Gazette is sure that every
citizen will be willing to consider this
suggestion in the spirit in which it is
made. The directors do not ask for
any great concessions on the part of
the people here. Those who agree
to take the teachers should be just
alike to themselves and to the teach
ers. But if all would come together
and agree upon a uniform rate, it
would aid very much in the success
of the great chautauqua which the
directors have uudertaken for the
week July 2 8.
The directors can already say that
the chautauqua is going to be a glo
rious success, far surpassing, they
think, the very satisfactory session
held last July. The fact is, the peo
ple may just as well begin to get
ready now to see the greatest thing
they ever saw, and to enjoy them
selves as they never did before. The
Gazette can even now see the hosts
gathering and the banners flying in
honor of the great Barnesville chau
tauqua for 1599!
SORT IIW ESTER X MUTUAL LIFE.
We understand that that staunch
old company, the Northwestern Mu
tual, eclipsed its own magnificent
records of the past in its business for
1898. Without special stress or
strain, without the payment of a sin
gle dollar in bonuses or extra coni
missions to agents, and with the rig
orous enforcement of the restrictive,
anti-rebate rules, more insurance has
been written and a greater gain in
insurance in force has been made
than in any previous year of the com
pany's history.
It increased its assts $12,071,107
—its income $2.287,245 —and its in
surance in force $44,631,368. It now
has assets of $115,446,643.16 and a
surplus of $25,367,602.52. Its inter
est receipts in 1898 exceeded its
death losses by over $1,500,000, a
remarkable showing. During the for
ty years past the interest earnings on
the invested assets have been sufli
cient to pay all the expenses of con-
ducting the business and leave a mar
gin of profit to the policy holders of
nearly twenty-three million of dollars.
These are eloquent figures and
speak for themselves.
We congratulate the policy holders
of the company in having a company
that has achieved such grand results.
To the Farmers of Pike County.
I will sell the Southern Phosphate
Works goods this season at Barnes
ville. Mr. Jim Hunt will be my
agent. Remember it was I who re
duced the prices of fertilizes in your
county. You ought not to forget me.
I). J. Proctor,
General Agent,
POOR
Rev. W. E. Mumford of Macon,
founder and president of the Georgia
Industrial Home, will lecture in
Barnesville Sunday afternoon next,
March i-nh, at 3 o'clock, on the sub
ject ‘‘Poor Folks.”
On 1 )ecember last Rev. W. 10.
Mumford, of Macon, and five years
agent of the South Georgia Confer
ence Orphans’ Home, retired from
the Methodist itineracy to undertake
the founding of an Industrial Home
for Georgia’s .friendless and outcast
children, and orphans not now pro
vided for by any orphan home in the
state. He determirfed to devote his
life to this work, and going at it with
faith in God and humanity his success
has been marvelous. Macon s citizens
of all classes have responded to his
cause, and though starting without a
dollar, in Macon alone he lias within
a few weeks raised over three thou
sand dollars to start this work. A
cha ter has been granted to the fol
lowing gentlemen under the name
and style of “The Georgia Industrial
Home:”
Rev. W. E. Mumford, Founder;
Hon. G. R. Glenn, State School
Commissioner; Dr. P. D. Pollock,
President of Mercer University; Col.
C. M. Wiley, Ordinary of Bibb Coun
ty; Capt. W. A. Davis. Grand Master
of the Grand Lodge of Masons of
Georgia; and Mr. E. J. Willingham,
of the,great Willingham family of
Macon.
These gentlemen, outside of him
self, are selected to aid him in his
work by Mr. Mumford because of
their deep sympathy with the move
ment, their prominence and their
well known integrity, and their resi
dence in the city near which the work
is started. Macon was selected as
the most eligible place in the state
because of its geographical location
and other advantages.
A two hundred acre farm four and
a half miles north of Macon, fertile,
well watered, isolated and yet con
venient to railroad and street cars,
has been selected as the site.
The following class of children will
be admitted to this Home: i. All
indigent, homeless and triendless or
phans between the ages of six and
fifteen years, preference in the open
ing being given to children under
twelve and over six. 2. The children
of parents convicted of crime. 3.
The children now confined in the
poor houses of Georgia. 4. The chil
dren of parents who are living in op
en violation of the law. 5. All idle,
wandering, homeless and begging
children. 6. All children whose par
ents are indigent and unable, by rea
son of poverty and affliction, to care
for them.
This great Home proposes to take
these children upon its farm and
teach them the great lesson of how
to get along in the w-orld as well as
inculcate the moral principles neces
sary to success in life. It is in the
interest of no church but is strictly
humanitarian and will do a work that
is sadly neglected in this state.
All applications for admission into
the home must be made by two rep
uatable citizens of the state and ap
proved by the ordinary of the county
where the child lives. The ordinary
ot this county has a few blank appli
cations forwarded him by the founder
of this Home and if there be any
children among us who are fit sub
jects to become inmates of this first
open door to the outcast and friend
less children of Georgia, let applica
tion be made at once.
DEAFNESS CANNOT HE CURED
by local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafnessis caused by an intlamed condi
tion of the mucous lining of the eus
tacldan Tube. When this is inflamed
you have a rumbling sound or imperfect
bearing, ami when it is entirely closed.
Deafness is the result, and unless the
inllatnatioN can he taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition,
hearing will he destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing blit an intlamed con
dition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one hundred dollars for
any case of Deafness caused by catarrh
that caunot he cured by Hall’s Catarrh
Cure. Send for circular free.
F. .1. Cheney,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all druggists, "sc.
Hall's Family Fills are the best.
11. Y. I*. U. Meeting.
The meeting of the B. Y. P. U.,
will be held Friday evening at the
home of Mayor and Mrs. W. B.
Smith on Thomaston street. A good
program has been arranged and the
meeting will be an interesting one.
THE EXCELLENCE OF SYRUP OF FIGS
is due not only to the originality and
simplicity of the combination, but also
to the care and skill with which it is
raamifuciured by scientific processes
known to the Cai.ifouma Fig Syrup
Cos. only, and vve wish to impress upon
all the importance of purchasing the
true and original remedy. As the
genuine Syrup of Figs is manufactured
by the California Fig Strop Cos.
only, a knowledge of that fact will
assist one in avoiding the worthless
imitations manufactured by other par
ries. The high standing of the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Cos. with the medi
cal profession, and the satisfaction
which the genuine Syrup of Figs lias
given to millions of families, makes
the name of the Company a guaranty
of the excellence of its remedy. It is
far in advance of all oilier laxatives,
as it acts on the kidneys, liver and
bowels without irritating or weaken
ing them, and it does not gripe nor
nan- cat's In order to get its beneficial
effects, please remember the name of
the Company
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
AN FIMNC’iSOO. Col.
UK’ISVILLM, Ky. m;\v youk, k.y.
Good Show Coming:.
Many who like good shows will
receive with great pleasure the an
nouncement of the coming of the
Prince of Comedians, Alba Heywood,
and his peerless company, in an en
tirely new program. Mr. Heywood
is undoubtedly the most versatile and
artistic comedian that tours the west,
lie can tell a funny story, sing a
comic song and impersonate eccen
tric characters in a way that is inim
itable. Whiie convulsing an audience
with laughter he never bids for popu
larity by stooping to vulgarity or
coarseness. Throughout his work
there sparkles and gleams the brilliant
wit and keen insight into the funny
side of life that is the highest type of
art. He is the favorite of the ladies
because he understands the art of
entertaining without offending; the
favorite of men because bis work is
tresh and new and his fun contagious;
the favorite of children because he
loves them all and can make their
eyes sparkle with delight and their
little mouths open with wonder at his
wonderful mimicry and ventriloqual
powers. Mr. Heywood’s supporting
artists are close seconds in popular
favor and make a perfect background
for this particularly bright star. This
company will be seen here on the
evening of Tuesday, Marah 21 at
Kennedy’s opera house. This show
will be under the management here
ot Mr. Charles A. Hunt and Mr. W.
C. Jordan, and they guarantee satis
faction to every one who attends the
performance.
DANGERS OF THE GRIP.
The greatest danger from La Grippe
is of its resulting iu pneumonia. If rea
sonable care is used,however, aud Cham
berlain’s Cough Remedy taken, all
dauger will be avoided. Among the tens
of thousands who have used this remedy
for la grippe we have yet to learn of a
single ease having resulted in pneumo
nia, which shows conclusively that this
remecy is a certain preventive of that
dangerous disease It will cure la grippe
in less time than any other treatment.
It is pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by J. 11. Blackburn.
He Buys The Wigwam.
Mr. Ike Bashinski, who was for
years the proprietor of the Kennesaw
restaurant in Macon, has purchased
the Wigwam, at Indian Spring, from
R. C. Strother of West Union, S. C.,
and will in future conduct the hotel,
which he says will be opened May
15th. He promises to nut in electric
lights and set a good table, and ev
erybody wishes him luck. Many
people from Barnesville go to Indian
Spring every summer and stop at the
Wigwam and the other hotels there.
Good Lady Dies.
On February 23rd, near Means
ville, occurred the death of Mrs. Mary
K. Jones. She was eighty years old
and was one of the best of women.
She was raised in Barnesville and
joined the Baptist church here many
years ago. Her funeral was preached
by Rev. J. A. Jackson, of Ceres, Ga.
This good woman was known and
highly respected by many people
throughout the county.
With Telephone Exchange.
Mr. Garland Seaman is now with
the Barnesville Telephone exchange,
and he expects to make quite an im
provement in the service. He has
had considerable experience and is
capacitated to make the exchange do
satistactory service.
Corset Departments
LADIESz-vWe desire to make special mention of our corset
department for spring 1899. We have three of the best makes to
be found in all America- The ”American Lady” is anew corset
and one that is sure to be the leading corset of the country,
' m R *>. 6 Jk
Is well known. We have all of the new styles now in
stock. Prices 75c, SI.OO, $1.25.
Thompson’s Glove Flioo Jill,
r % Is the leading corset of the day /, . {• V **W\
and always reliable. i'- 1 ,! I'
PRICE If. $1.25, 11.50 '
Our new Spring Stock of Dress goods, White
Goods, Laces, and Millinery is fast coming in
\II anc * no better stock was ever shown in
ville, Our low and popular prices will prove
f very attractive during the coming season,
j jPj IVo never met any ona
TJ.OHwj. 6- COLLIER COMPANY.
MIDDLE CA’S LEADING STORE.
ELECTED SECRETARY-
Mr. Walter W. Willis, son of Mr.
and Mrs. W. H. Willis of Barnesville,
and who was reared and is highly es
teemed here, has been elected secre
tary of the boys’ department of the
Y. M. C. A., of Atlanta. In noticing
his election the Constitution pays him
the following high compliment, which
The Gazette gladly reproduces:
“An important meeting of the board
of directors of the Young Men’s
Chr stian Association was held yester
day, at which Walter W. Willis was
elected secretary of the boys’ depart
ment, a newly created teature of the
association.
“For months the board of directors
has been considering the advisability
of establishing a separate and distinct
department tor boys whose ages
range from ten to sixteen. Since the
week ot prayer for boys conducted
last fall by John M. Dick, when he
demonstrated his wonderful influence
over children, the subject of securing
the services of someone whose duties
would be confined solely to the
younger boys has been broached on
several occasions.
“A week or so ago it was definitely
decided to create the new office, and
Mr. Willis was suggested as being
eminently suited foi the place. He
was approached in regard to the mat
ter and signified his willingness to
accept the position.
“Mr. Willis is one of the best known
young men in the city. Ten years
ago he came to Atlanta from Barnes
ville and secured a position with a
j prominent insurance company. He
remained with this firm up to about
two years ago, when he was oftered a
clerkship with W. F. Manry & Cos.,
which position he leaves to accept
! the boys' secretaryship of the Young
! Men's Christian Association.
“For a number of years Mr. Willis
i has been prominently identified with
[church work. He is a member of
Trinity Methodist church and has
held nearly every office in the Epworth
League. He has also held several
positions in the local U nion ot Leagues.
“A number of names were consid
ered in connection with the position
Mr. Willis will occupy, and he was
elected without solicitation over a
number of applicants. He will as
sume his new duties at once, and from
this time on the boys' department will
be one of the features of the Young
Men's Chrisrian Association."
OkOgnu £ And vrhlskej- n*wts
rJC 8 8 2 B? '3 cureU &: Lome with
- m lll out pain. Book of t>nr-
Ju 5; 1 Mlwl tieularssent FBKE,
Mamni—i b.m.wooixky, m u.
” Auiuita, WaTOffice 1W N. Frror St.
The "American Lady"
Is proving a rapid seller. The price 50c, 75c, $1
catches the people. This is the best corset on
the market for the price.
Bund of ijSIGOO.
v
Mr. H. A. Shockley, charged with
assault and intent to murder Mr. Will
Perkins in the Eighth district recent
ly, was given a preliminary hearing
before justices Hartley, Slade and
McElroy at Zebulon Wednesday ot
last week. Only five witnesses, all
for the state were examined. After
hearing the evidence, Shockley’s bond
was assessed at SI,OOO, which he will
succeed in giving without any trou
ble. Shockley was represented by
Col. J. F. Redding ot Barnesville,
and the State by Judge E. F Dupree.
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS
Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years by
millions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
It soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind colic and is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea. It
will relieve the poor little sufferers
immediately. Sold by Druggists in
every part of the world at 25 cents a
bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs
Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, and take
no other kind.
To Add Another Boom.
Mrs. W. W. Arnold has decided to
add another room to her home on
Elm street, thereby making quite an
improvement to her already lovely
home. The new room will be an
elegantly finished one story addition,
but on top will be a place for flowers,
something on the order of a roof gar
den, which will indeed be a very
pleasant feature. Mrs. Arnold is
quite fond of flowers and is also quite
successful with them. This new im
provement will be an important one
in the home of Mrs Arnold. The
plans will be ready and the contract
let in a few days.
AN IMPORTANT QUESTION.
If vour friemls or neighbors are suf.
fering from coughs, oolfbs, sore throat
or any throat or lung disease including
consumption, ask them if they have ever
tried Otto's C ure. This famous German
remedy is having a large sale here and
is performing some wonderful cures of
throat and lung diseases. No matter
what other medicines have failed to do
try Otto's Cure. Large sixes 25c. and
50c. Sold by all druggists.
Speda! Rates for Board.
I make special rates to young men
boarders, on the third floor.
C. M. ATWATER,
Proprietor Matthews Hotel.
LOANS.
On farms, and choice Barnesville real
estate, quickly negotiated.
S. N. Woodward.
DR. FRANCIS McCANDLISS.
Diseases of Women and Children
a Specialty.
OFFICE HOURS 9 a. m. tO 11 a. in.; 3p. m. to
4 p. m.; 7 p. m. to 8 p. in.
Residence and office at the Capt. E. J. Mnrphey
place. PHONE: 29.
COMMERCIAL HOTEL,
Zebulon, Ga.
A. B POPE, Proprietor.
First Glass Accommodations-
FIRE! FIRE!!
WATER! WATER!
QUICKEST SETTLEMENT
SATISFACTION !
Baresville, Ga., May 26, '9B.
Mr. Edward Elder, Ins. Agt,
Barnesville. Ga.
Dear Sir:—ln acknowledging
receipt of settlement of my loss
by water damaged from fire
which occured on May 24th, I
desire to thank you for the
prompt and satisfactory settle
ment —only tvo days subse
quent to fire—and a total pay
ment of amount of damage
claimed by me.
W. J. COX, M. D.
Work Wanted.
I am now' located in Barnesville, at
the Stocks house, and solicit work—
grate-setting, brick w r ork and plaster
ing. H. M. Pittman.