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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1896
Page
5
A stream of arrivals and departures fills Barnesville life as visitors from Griffin Atlanta and Montezuma mingle with local families. Notables such as Chief Justice Simmons and Rev Brinsfield stop by, while merchants promote cotton seed meal and hulls. Nearby towns, weddings and social events are noted along with health updates and travel.
Insurance note warns that cut rate fire insurance may hide solvency risks and attract unsafe business practices. Cautionary claim labels the so called Wild Cat insurers as ambush threats to prudent men in the market.
Warren Bush of Barnesville Georgia thanks Edward Elper for prompt help in securing settlement for damage from a blaze that struck a tenant house on August 18 and was paid four days later on August 22.
In Barnesville on Monday William H. Chambers bought Burr drug store stock and plans to run a top local drug store. Dr. T J Watts remains as manager, delivering professional service. The new owners aim to make the Chambers Drug Store one of the state’s best.
A heavy sleet began Tuesday evening and by noon Wednesday many trees and poles were down. Telegraph lines were affected and the weather was cold and disagreeable. Snow fell heavily, delaying outdoor activity and keeping people indoors.
Responsible party asked for a good two horse farm one mile from town and offers to rent two good mules as an alternative. Contact P. O. Box 112.
An advertisement asserts that many people feel ill not due to disease but a need for cleansing. It promotes Syrup of Figs as a positive cure, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company and sold by all druggists.
The adjourned term of Pike Superior Court will convene in Zebulon next Monday to try special cases. The Taylor Desk case is highlighted as most important. Judge Beck will preside after a recent Supreme Court grant of a new trial. A large attendance is anticipated.
The Central of Georgia Railway announces holiday excursion tickets within 300 miles at four cents per mile round trip. Sales run December 22 to 25 and December 28, 30, 31, 1896, with final return by January 4, 1897. Students with school or college certs may buy at the same rate December 16 to 25 inclusive. W. J. VanDiver, Agt.
Last Thursday at the bride’s Piedmont home Miss Bussey married Mr. Zellner Persons with Rev. J. H. Cline performing the ceremony. A small gathering witnessed the happy event and the public sent best wishes to the couple.
Sunday morning services at the Baptist church will include a sermon by Dr. Brittain followed by a brief business meeting to discuss church matters and membership concerns.
H Chambers of Barnesville announces purchase of the entire Drug Stock of S B Burr Jr and will operate the same stand as a first class drug store. Dr Thomas J Watts, licensed pharmacist, will manage the drug and prescription department and respond to calls day or night. The note is dated Barnesville Ga December 1 1896.
Tax collector J. D. Carreker announces final rounds in Milner Liberty Hill Barnesville and surrounding areas. Collection times are Dec 2 8 A M to 3 P M Dec 3 8 A M to 10 A M and 12 to 4 P M Dec 4 8 A M to 3 P M.
Classified ad notes a fine milk cow producing 34 gallons per day offered for 25 dollars. Seller W. C. Jenkins can be contacted for inquiry.
A brisk promotional letter urges readers to shop locally and push for lower prices ahead of Christmas. The firm touts fire works, candy, tobacco, sugar, and a wide fruit and nut selection, inviting customers to bring what money they have and promising low costs and big deals.
Local notice advertises a molasses sale offering six gallons for one dollar. Patrons are urged to bring their own jug to fill. Prominent in-store deal encourages crowding the event.
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