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Newspaper

Barnesville Gazette

Location

Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1896

Page

5

The Bankers Guarantee Fund Life Association

A Barnesville reader carries stories of endorsements from G E Huguley and J W Cabaniss for The Bankers Guarantee Fund Life Association of Atlanta Ga. The piece lists numerous local social notes and visits, including travel to Atlanta Forsyth Zebulon Griffin and Waco, plus brief remarks on members and recent activity.

G. E. Huguley New South Savings Bank Barnesville Bankers Guarantee Fund Life Association Atlanta

Bankers Guarantee Fund Life Association shines in Georgia race

The article notes Georgia citizens paid 2,361,566.53 in premiums to life insurers in the year ending April 20, 1895, with 730,034.00 paid for death losses and a deficit of 1,631,532.53. It praises the Bankers Guarantee Fund Life Association of Atlanta for outperforming 52 rivals, claiming lower rates without sacrificing safety, and invites inquiries to Hewitt CraIK or the Atlanta home office.

Bankers Guarantee Fund Life Association of Atlanta Bankers Guarantee Fund Life Association Hewitt Craik Equitable Building

Local Work Improves Store and Misfortune at Murphey Home

Mr. £. HW Bloodworth left for a several days trip to Atlanta and nearby places. M V O Marshburn's store interior is being repaired with new sleepers and floor. The estate note says goods were so numerous the building needed a stronger foundation. Little Nina McLendon fell from a ham mock at Mr A O Murphey's last Saturday dislocating her left shoulder and collar bone. the pain was not serious. B J Clark assisted.

HW. Bloodworth Atlanta M.V.O. Marshburn Nina McLendon A. O- Murphey B. J. Clark

Ready For Business Dress 6000S Notions Clothing Shoes Hats

Ready For Business offers dress goods latest styles notions clothing hats and shoes for men boys and children. The ad promises low prices, honest dealing, credit to buyers, and prompt attention with W. O. Marshburn and W. J Williamson serving customers daily.

W. O. Marshburn W. J Williamson

Genuine Cuba Molasses Sold in Neighborhood Quip

A note mocks a neighbor over Molasses from Cuba praised as genuine. The author jokes about selling more of the Cuba molasses while mentioning the neighbor’s lack of it for months and his children's clothing as proof. The piece ends with a casual warning about a house fly’s impending picnic.

Farmer Allerton axle grease promises longer spindles

An advertisement touts Farmer Allerton's axle grease for wagons with time-worn spindles. It guarantees the product lasts three times longer than the competitor's and claims distinguishable formula from Farmer Allerton's standard blend.

Allerton

Local shop advertises tobacco gelatine and bananas

A humble catalog lists R. J. R. Advertiser tobacco at five cents for three ounces, Knox gelatine as a staple change, bananas at ten and fifteen cents per dozen, and family flour at three dollars fifty per barrel with further bargains and a nod to the doctor.

R. J. R. Advertiser Knox

Sermon at the factory draws crowd on Sunday

Dr J M Brittain preached a sermon at the factory last Sunday afternoon, well received by a cordial congregation. Travelers Mr B S Webb of Central railroad and Mr D G Hall of Georgia Southern and Florida railroad visited the city on Tuesday. Elder's pond is drying rapidly after ditching, a move praised as reducing sickness by the city council.

J. M. Brittain 8S. B. Webb The Central Railroad D.G. Hall Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad M. H. Connally Jacksonville, Fla J. H. Connally South

Public invited to view new millinery at Mills store

The public may inspect the handsome new millinery in Mr. A. L. Mills store. Mrs. Mills stands ready to please ladies with stylish headwear.

A. L. Mills

Syrup of Figs Promotes Health on Travel

When traveling whether for pleasure or business take a bottle of Syrup of Figs. It is said to pleasant ly and effectively cleanse the kidneys liver and bowels preventing fevers headaches and other illnesses. Sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles by leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company.

California Fig Syrup Company

Millinery Opening and Local Notices in Barnesville

Mrs. R. J. Walliams will exhibit pattern bats and bonnete on Thursday April 2. Gordon Institute members practice for an anniversary entertainment. Daughters of the Confederacy invite Barnesville women to join and attend a meeting today. Miss Arley Murphey returned from Macon. Dr. R. O. Cotter and a dove-hunt party are noted. Misa Nell Dismuke of Griffin visits Barnesville. many local social details and advertiser notes appear.

R. J. Walliams The Daughters of the Confederacy Barnesville R. O. Cotter Lee County Cotter Misa Nell Dismuke of Griffin Arley Murphey

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Landreths Ny Besins W. A Wright Real Estatf Main Street Forsyth Main Streets Forsyth Street Thomaston Street Barney Green House Ann Street Mill Street Ann East Streets Milner Georgia J. Carden Edward Elder Real Estait & Instrance Agency Barnesville, GA M A. Clark, M.D B. J. Clark, M. D Clark & Clark Physicians and Surgeons J.C. Collier Blackburn W.B F. D B. Smith Barnesvill F. GA S MN. Woodwar Mitchell Smith Commercial College OF Entucky University Wilbur R. Smith Lexington G. W. Grice Bellable W. P. Harrison & Co the Bankers’ Guarantee Fund Life Association Home Institution Southern Enterprise J. W. Cabaniss Cashier Exchange Bank Macon J. M. Brittian Henry M. Fletcher Alva Matthews John W. White RJ. Williams Miss Knott Thad E. Murphey of Miss Greer Steed C. A. Hunt South Georgia Mr. Jackson G. Smith Miss Maude Smith Miss Singleton New Methodist Church John T. Chambers Jr U U. S Laura Spence Newton Col Claud Estes Zebulon W. D. Redding Waco Texas Miss Seare of Milper H. A. Gray Will Chambers J. F. Howard Sam Jones Mr. ‘I’. J. Williamson J. B. Lyon City West Pike Roberta Mitchell Jackson G. Smith Sadie Pitts Lenna Swatts Jano Mitchell Barnesville Furniture Store Marshburn the Reeves Boys Gordon Institute T. J. Simmons Supreme Court of Georgia A. O. Murphey Fred A. Beasley Summers Buggy Co Quitman, GA Yours Truly M. Marruews M. Dy Milburn Barnesville, Georgia
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