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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
1
Mr. J. G. Suggs of Griffin visited Barnesville Tuesday to establish a candy factory and bakery. After surveying the town he found no vacant house or room, forcing him to abandon the plan for now despite ongoing construction. The reporter notes Barnesville’s rapid growth as a record of new buildings.
Last Friday afternoon Master W. A. Prout was run over by a bicycle driven by Master George Elder in front of Gordon Institute. He suffered facial bruises and returned home not seriously hurt but worsened the next day with suspected internal injury. He is now gradually improving and his friends hope for a swift recovery.
Mr Chas Batey has stayed weeks at Cochrane's stables with stylish horses and outfits young men well. A good judge of a horse and a fair trader, he may settle in Barnesville permanently and would be welcomed as a citizen. He is a brother of Mrs B J Clark.
A town faces tire punctures from scattered tacks causing damage and expense. A resident vows to track down the culprit, warning that someone may be hurt when names are revealed.
The J. C. Collier Company has updated its business house with new signs. Dr. W. A. Wright the local druggist also has a lettered front, and hardware merchant J. W. Hightower of Barnesville is doing the same. The feature emphasizes visible names to reduce questions.
The GazeTTE notes the city’s warm reception of Key West people, praising the long connection and growing presence in Barnesville. The piece highlights that numerous visitors are now in town, reflecting the town’s hospitality and history with them.
Lieut. F L Palmer of the 21st Infantry is ready for orders any day and may be sent to his regiment in Tampa Florida. He is selling heavy household goods to be able to leave on short notice. Mrs Palmer may travel north to her parents if orders arrive.
An advertisement touts Browns' Iron Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and related stomach blood and nerve diseases. It claims symptoms vary and insists the remedy is invaluable and sold by all dealers.
Mr. J. W. Hanson recently returned from New York and other eastern cities where he in the interest of Barnesville Manufacturing Company. He reports strong sales and cannot meet demand. The firm enjoys its best prosperity yet and locals cheer its success.
Charles Matthews, candidate for tax receiver of Pike County, promises to handle the books personally if elected. He asserts he can write the records himself and believes he would make a good officer.
Judge Robert P. Trippe, a respected Georgia figure with a notable political career, spent several days in Barnesville last week. He attracted crowds and engaged locals in conversation, earning high esteem from residents.
Mrs. Elizabeth Moye died last Friday night at the home of T. J. Moye on Zebulon street after weeks of illness. She had returned frail from a visit to Dooly county two weeks earlier. A Fre Donia church member she was laid to rest after funeral services Saturday led by Rev. McDaniel. The community extends sympathy to the family.
All alumnae and former pupils living in Barnesville are urged to gather at Mrs. L. K. Rogers room at Gordon Institute on Thursday afternoon April 21 at 3 30 p m for an important meeting. Officers Amy Rogers president and Mrs Duas Tyler secretary announce full attendance.
Last Saturday at 11 a.m. engineer Crowell Brown married Lizzie Caldwell. Rev. W. S. Stevens conducted the ceremony at the Methodist parsonage. The marriage was romantic but not a run-away. Brown works for the Stafford-Huguley Hosiery Co.
Mr and Mrs O M Jones and their little son Lee departed Barnesville Tuesday for Indiana where they will reside for a time. They leave behind many friends who regret the move and hope they may return to Barnesville someday.
Memorial Day events will proceed as published in last week's Gazette with full preparations to ensure a memorable occasion during wartime.
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