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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1898
Page
1
Barnesville city assessors John T. Hunt Otis A. Murphey and Robert L. Swatts report 1898 taxable property at 937,085 up from 868,922 in 1897 an increase of 69,163 or about 70,000 due to new business ventures homes and improvements. The rise reflects growth across the city with little change in valuations.
J L Kennedy buys the vacant lot between Murphey Mercantile Co. and Murphey & Black shop, extending from Zebulon street to Granite warehouse. He plans an 80 by 120 foot brick building as an addition to Granite warehouse to boost Barnesville as a premier cotton market with enhanced handling facilities and higher prices.
The General meeting of the Western District Centennial Association met at Hendricks Baptist Church on Friday July 29 1898 with Rev J T Robinson preaching the introductory sermon from 2 Thessalonians. Robinson was elected chairman and R F Kersey clerk. Delegates from Yatesville Fellowship Valley Grove Meansville Antioch New Harmony Neal Mt Olive Mt Zion Beulah Molena and others read letters. Sessions discussed deacon duties church member obligations and Bible authority for missions. Sunday included prayer meetings doctrine discussion and a missionary sermon with a missions collection of 3.69.
The note praises D. A. Stroud with improved health after weeks at home. He plans to resume travel soon, being a top salesman with strong local friends and customers across his territory.
Rev. W. S. Stevens, pastor of the Methodist church, returns to the city after a pleasant vacation. He is welcomed home and will attend the prayer meeting at the Methodist church this Thursday evening.
Reverend W S Stevens has returned to Barnesville and, renewed after rest, will resume preaching and pastoral duties at the Methodist church. Regular services are announced for Sunday with an invitation to all to attend faithfully.
Capt L E Veal has been busy shipping water melons for several days and expects to load about five cars in total. The venture aims to bring him good returns from the shipments.
With Mr. Otis Murphey, Miss Geneva Henderson has a position in the insurance and real estate office as stenographer, typewriter and book keeper. She is competent and well qualified for the role.
For sale residence of Mrs. Caroline Kitchings on Elm Street. For particulars apply to Mrs. J. W. Ktnarp, 54 Terry Street, Atlanta, Ga.
Dr Rolfe Hunt will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday next August 7 at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
Mr. J. M. Cochrane left Saturday for Chicago on business but plans to see sights and enjoy a ten day trip. Those who know him expect he will have a very good time and make the most of the excursion.
An advertisement extols Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo and his Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments. It claims to purify regulate strengthen and heal and cites a Texas testimonial of recovery after small doses and pellets. The copy urges medicine dealers to sell only this product.
A Barnesville party enjoyed a Friday picnic at Lifsey s Springs with a morning departure and evening return. The group included W. L. Milteer C. A. Hunt J. T. Middlebrooks W. B. Veal H. L. Swatts Maybelle Veal Jennie Annie Ledwich Eva Harris and Mrs. George L. Lowe.
Messrs. R. C. Iverson and S. A. Sterne of Milner visited the city to promote their Iverson and Sterne Manufacturing Co. They aim to expand production and are preparing their plant for heavy work.
Mr D A Stroud has moved from Capt E J Murphey's Thomaston Street home to his own residence further along the street. Capt Murphey's home remains unoccupied for the time being.
Miss Iane Murphey and Mr Floyd Murphey visit Thomaston this week for a house party hosted by Miss May Sandwich. Guests anticipate a pleasant social occasion as the hostess is known for her charming hospitality.
The Daughters of the Confederacy hold their monthly meeting at Magnolia Inn on Thursday afternoon August 4 at 4 30. Reports will be read from the Atlanta meeting. All members requested to attend.
Notice announces opening of Books of Registration on August 17 18 19 for voters entitled to vote for three aldermen on the fourth Tuesday in August. Certificates of registration may be obtained during the opening. By order FE Murphey secretary and treasurer.
Sunday morning services at 11 o clock were held at the Methodist church under Epworth League auspices with Mr Powell Stephens presiding. Dr T J Watts spoke on the Holy Ghost and Prof E A Pound spoke on temperance. The program was well received and enjoyed.
With Mr J W Hightower and Mr B T Woodall, son of Mr J Dan Woodall, takes a position in the hardware store of Mr J W Hightower and will stay through year’s end. He is described as reliable and well suited for the job.
Capt and Mrs Turner have been ill for about three weeks but are improving and hoped to be fully well soon. Barnesville residents express strong affection for the couple as they recover.
J. C. Collier Co. agent Mr A H English and family of Liberty Hill plan to move to Barnesville. An effort has been made to secure a suitable house for them and Mr English will join the firm. They hope to find a satisfactory residence promptly.
Help sought for a top quality dairy cow. Address Box 122 Barnesville Ga for responders or inquiries.
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a universal remedy claiming to cure coughs. The note emphasizes its purpose as a fast acting relief.
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