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Barnesville Gazette in Barnesville, Georgia
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
1
Calicoes and White Fabrics Price List
Textile price list items include White Lawns at 5c 7c 9c 12c, Figured Lawns at 5c 8c 10c 14c, Figured Organdies at 6c 9c and 62c ace, and White Organ dies.
Millinery styles and hats offered by Miss Minnie McMichael
Millinery displays with sailors in plain black or white from 25c to 75c. Mixed straw sailors 45c to 1.25. Two tone sailors 50c to 1.25. Dress hats from 1.25 to 6.25. Ladies slippers Tan 98c to 2.25 and Oxfords 0.75 to 2.25. Miss Minnie McMichael in charge offering latest styles and invites calls to view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxfords
Minnie McMichael
Special Offerings in Bargain Shoes and Goods
Special offerings list low price shoes from $1.00 to $2.25, ladies Easter bonnets from $2.28 to $7.50, Cyrano bead chains 35c to 75c, Easter pants $1.25 to $2.25, corsets 25c to 1.25, piques 10c to 12c, curtain scrims 5c to 8c, and ginghams in small unit prices.
Gauze Ribbons Offered in Barnesville at Low Prices
Ribbons in gauze striped or checked sold at low prices. Supplier touts quality and affordability in Barnesville. Customer urged to call for any item but not spring poetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Ad in March magazines Reveals Corset Facts
In this city readers familiar with March magazine ads note important corset facts advertised in Ladies Home Journal Munsey's and Delineator. The item highlights fashion guidance and product details for wearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
Munsey’s
Delineator
March Magazine
R and G Corsets Highlight Popular Number 397
A retailer invites the public to view the R and G corset line, touts the new number 397 short long model as a best seller, priced at one dollar. The store promises attentive showing to all women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R& G
Embroideries lead with low competition on sale
In town, embroideries dominate the scene with no rival lines. All over garments priced 75c to 1.50, including 50 dozen ladies vests for summer offered at a dollar and a half on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soc
The Young Confederate at Gordon Institute Friday
Barnesville patrons are urged to attend an entertainment at Gordon Institute tomorrow night. The drama The Young Confederate showcases the students’ hard work and offers proceeds for the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Institute
Barnesville
Kennedy Parker Wedding at Antioch Church
Miss Glennie Estella Kennedy married Shelton W. Parker of Columbus Georgia Sunday afternoon at the Kennedy home near Antioch church. Dr J M Brittain performed the ceremony in the presence of many friends and relatives. The couple will reside in Columbus Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Kennedy
Antioch Church
Glennie Estella Kennedy
Shelton W. Parker
Columbus
J. M. Brittain
Gazette
Elm Street Home Addition Planned for Mrs Arnold
Plans for an Elm street addition to Mrs. W. W. Arnold’s home outline a significant eastward wing with an elegant finish. The roof will be flowered and Mrs. Arnold has ordered fine plants. project to start as soon as possible with A. O. Bennett as contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Arnold
Elm Street
Grand jury sessions in Zebulon announce panel
The grand jury convened in Zebulon this and last week with foreman J. W. Dunbar and a panel including R. Y. Beckham clerk and members W. J. Barrett W. T. Liffey J. T. McGahey M. K. Jordan J. T. Matthews J. M. Scott W. T. Fincher J. T. Cadenhead W. H. Bol ton D. P. Blake W. G. Tyus J. M. Philips G. D. Beckham J. T. Jordan W. H. Brooks E. K. Hardin J. P. Crawford A. J. Harp W. E. Powell J. F. Cauthen and J. C. Beckham. Bailiff J. J. Carson of Barnesville serves the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zebulon
J. W. Dunbar
R. Y. Beckham
W. J. Barrett
W. T. Liffey
J. T. McGahey
M. K. Jordan
J. T. Matthews
J. M. Scott
W. T. Fincher
J. T. Cadenhead
W. H. Bolton
D. P. Blake
W. G. Ty
Milner Seeks Correction on Zebulon Fire Loss
Mr G W Milner asks correction of the Gazette's fire report regarding his Zebulon house. He states nearly everything was saved and only the structures burned with no insurance, prompting community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Milner
Zebulon
the Gazette
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Ad Mentioning Policies
An advertisement from Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company promotes life coverage under Massachusetts law. It touts low rates, cash and paid up values guaranteed, large annual dividends, premium grace, and prompt payouts at death or maturity. General Agent W K Winkinson in Barnesville Georgia invites inquiries with age and address for a sample policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Griffin District Conference Set for Culloden July
The Griffin district Methodist conference will convene in Culloden in July. It covers sixteen pastoral charges and about sixty four churches with an expected official attendance near one hundred. The session may last three days as ample work remains. Culloden invites the public to attend and Barnesville church from the district will send a strong delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin District
The
Methodist Church
Culloden
Barnesville
Meritt Thurman Excels at University of Georgia
Mr. Meritt Thurman a Gordon Institute graduate makes a fine March report at the University of Georgia Athens excellent in every study. He is elected president of his Phi Kappa society an honor not often given to a new man at college. Friends proud of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meritt Thurman
Gordon Institute
University of Georgia At Athens
Phi Kappa
Relapse Delays Return of C Gainer Turner in New York
Barnesville residents report Mr. C Gainer Turner suffered a relapse in New York City and is again confined to bed with fever. Mrs. Turner remains with him and their return home is postponed though from there comes hopeful news of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
C. Gainer Turner
New York City
The Favorite Prescription Restores Health and Vitality
A vibrant woman’s fan eloquently expresses emotion while health falters. Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is praised for healing weak health, restoring nerves, and reviving vitality, with user testimonials describing improved prolapsus symptoms and overall well being. The ad touts additional products for gut health and constipation relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Schuster
Box 12
Rodney, Jefferson Co
Skirt Prices Advertised In Embroideries Sale
Silk skirts priced 4.50 to 7.50, wrst ed skirts 1.00 to 3.50, duck skirts white and blue 0.50 to 1.00, linen crash skirts at 0.50 worth 1.00. The notice touts lower costs than competitors with emphasis on variety and sale values.
Clothing sale listing with varied wool suits and coats
Advertisement offering substantial discounts on all wool clay worsted suits and cassimer suits. Items include serge coats in double and single breast cuts in black and blue with prices ranging from $2.50 to $10.00. The copy claims savings but warns about quality in some cases.
Hats and Straw Hats Sale Ad with Prices
An old advertisement lists men s straw hats at 25c to 1 sec and 1 000 Crush hats priced 50c to 75c. The wording echoes a cashier style sale for men s headwear.
Shoes and Slippers Offer from Brown Shoe Co
An advertisement touts a Brown Shoe Co display featuring men women and children footwear. It promises best value and invites customers to shop the latest styles at the store’s selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Shoe Co
White Goods Novelties at Moderate Prices
Listing of linens including piques white stripes and figures with prices 15 20 25 cents. Welts lawns dimities organdies noted in a compact fabric catalog style.
Skirts Offer 25 Percent Cheaper Than Competitors
A local retailer advertises skirts at 25 percent discount compared with other outlets, inviting shoppers to compare prices and save on apparel.
Millinery Sale Highlights Affordable Trimmed Hats
Promoter extols ladies trimmed hats from 1.00 to 4.50 and trimmed sailors from 0.10 to 1.00, claiming not just prices but quality make the millinery remarkable.
Calico and Bleaching Prices From Local Stores
Advertises 1000 yards calico in fast colors at 4 to 5 cents per yard with bleaching options. Lists 10000 yards Fruit of the Loom Bleaching at 5-3-40, Lonsdale Bleaching at 8c, Lonsdale Cambric at 12-12, Dress ginghams at 5c and Apron ginghams at 4c. Also mentions 1000 yards calico good colors and Simpson calicos with low pricing and customer bleaching allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Lonsdale
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My Pretty Maid
Rouss Ragket Store
J. R. Deavours
C. B. Rouss
N. Y
A.L. Mills
Kennedy—Parker
the Grand Jury
Massachusetts Mutal Life Insurance Go
Sring
W. K. Winkinson
Barnesville, Ga
P. O. Box
Blackburn's Drug Store
Pademne
Young
John H. Blackburn
Crescent
Cleveland
Clipper
J. H. Bate & CO
Morris Jacobs
White Goods
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