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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
1
Powell reports Barnesville will not join regional chautauqua efforts citing a large, well equipped auditorium and strong local support. Directors say they prefer independent scheduling and avoid appearing weak by joining confederations, stressing autonomy and responsibility to stockholders.
Rev Rolfe Hunt of Hunt and Huddleston College Mississippi serves as principal. Eva Cassels from Milledgeville and Athens Georgia assists in Normal Departments. The notice highlights affordable boarding and a distraction free environment.
The vote total reached 234 as H. H. Gray D. L. Anderson and J. W. Hanson were named alderman nominees. Gray operates a grocery Anderson runs a drug store and Hanson serves as secretary treasurer of Barnesville Manufacturing Co. The official announcement cites a majority of votes and urges support at the regular city election on the fourth Tuesday.
The professional card announces Dr. A Pierce Kemp has located in Barnesville to practice medicine. He occupies an office over Chambers' drug store and resides currently at Mr Euce Elder's, with strong recommendations as a physician and gentleman.
Messrs. W. B. Veal Rob Holmes C. O. Summers F. M. Stephens and H. H. Gray traveled to Warm Springs Sunday for a multi day stay and reported a fine time. The party appeared well suited for the excursion and returned rested.
In Meansville Mrs. Capps reports a pet chicken hatched inside a partridge nest. Local residents vouch for the tale’s truthfulness, noting the unlikely birth as a community curiosity.
An article extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for nervous exhaustion and sleeplessness. It claims to target the stomach or liver, improve digestion, restore appetite, purify blood, and rebuild strength, citing a testimonial from Robert Hubbard of Warner Ark.
A pleasant party on Thomaston street Tuesday night hosted by Miss Corrinne Elder drew many friends. Attendees included Miss Riley of Savannah with Merritt Thurman, Miss Nellie Gray with Ben Turner, Miss Florrie Elder with Burt Milner, Miss Emmie Matthews with Robert Middlebrooks, Miss Lillian Mitchell with Morris Williams, Miss Magnita Arnold with Gainer Turner, Miss Annie Smith with Dexter Blount, Miss Jennie Ledwitch with Alva Matthews, plus stags Lawrence Hunt Shi Gray Harold Murphey and Norvin Maloney.
Last week Dr. J. P. Thurman purchased the residence he has occupied for a year or two. The property, once owned by Capt. J. A. Stafford near the Magnolia Inn, was sold by Otis A. Murphey, a real estate and insurance agent.
Mr J L Kennedy bought the brick and let the contract for a large warehouse addition. Work starts at once and will be completed as soon as possible. The Granite warehouse will become one of the largest and best in the state.
For sale undeveloped residence of Mrs. Caroline Kitchings deceased. For details contact Mrs. J. W. Kinarp at 54 Terry Street, Atlanta, Georgia.
Mr J S Perdue a respected Upson county citizen died last Thursday after a months long illness. He was son of John Perdue and brother of B F Perdue, both esteemed in Barnesville. The funeral drew large crowds showing his high regard among local residents.
Milner High School announces its leadership under Dr Rolfe Hunt a well known Christian gentleman and scholar He will oversee a fine corps of teachers and with strong patron support the school is set to become one of the best in the state The Gazette wishes it every success.
Floyd Murphey Lawrence Hunt Tom Rogers Reid Hunt and Albert Stephens visited Thomaston Monday to join Col. M. H. Sandwich at a house party reception where a group of young people enjoyed a delightful time.
The death of Mrs. W. H. Dismuke of Columbus occurred last Saturday morning. Sadness spread through Barnesville as neighbors remembered her. she had formerly lived in Griffin and was well known and esteemed. Her husband, Mr. W. H. Dismuke, is a leading Columbus businessman.
Dr. Brittain and Mrs. J. M. Brittain return to Barnesville this week and he will preach at the Baptist church Sunday. He expects all of his congregation to attend the service, and a Washington Georgia card reports a pleasant visit.
Mr W W Wilkinson assistant agent of the Central at Barnesville leaves for a vacation traveling to Newnan and other points before returning. He is described as a splendid officer of the road and has made many strong friends since residing in Barnesville.
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