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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1895
Page
5
Local items report visits from Mrs. R J Williams and guests from Milner and Thomaston. Bailey and Burr advertise hats and cigars while Mrs. J F Hanson and Miss Leila Culver visit Barnesville. Transportation and business updates include mules for sale and a freight wreck on the Central railroad.
The fragment references editor G. E. Huertey and T.SW. Cocuras and mentions mayor, clerk, and treasurer roles, indicating a continuation from the editorial page discussing city leadership positions.
For rent in a two to three horse farm adjoining Mrs Powell’s property long occupied by Erastus Middiebrooks. Also for sale a two year old Jersey bull and a Sussex brood sow. Apply to R. O. Corter or H. P. Powell.
Crowds gather in the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building to view the J P Stevens and Company display of silver, cut glass, and watches. The Atlanta jewelers demonstrate engraving presses for wedding invitations and visiting cards with free souvenirs. Their Whitehall street store is renowned in Atlanta for its dazzling showroom.
Miss Pearl Williams visits Deputy Carswell in Sandersville while others arrive for holidays. Mrs. Emara Hunt and Prof. J. Holmes Jordan travel from Molena. Mrs. Emily Mason dies in Atlanta. Miss Willie Mason counts many friends here. Miss Bessie Woolfolk visits, Mr. L. A. Edwards and daughter Marietta of Oakland, Ga. guest of the Williamsons. Miss Arley Murphey returns from Cedartown with Miss Reed. Notice highlights J W Stafford & Sons ad and Royal Baking Powder touted by the federal reports.
Dr. B M Owen of Hollowville and Mrs T S Powell of Haralson were united in marriage on the 4th inst. They have many friends to congratulate them as a notable local union in West Pike community.
A stray hog is at the residence of W P Evans at the factory site. The owner may reclaim by identifying the animal and covering related expenses.
By order of Council an election will be held January 13 1896 to elect an alderman to fill the unexpired term left by the resignation of Alderman P F Matthews. T W Cocuaan C & T.
The Modern Mother notes her children improve more with Syrup of Figs than other laxatives and find it more acceptable. The true remedy is manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
A ponderous social reflection wonders about the contented man who pays high grocery prices without complaint. It imagines him living quietly, possibly rich, and contrasts him with locals who crave status. The piece suggests the contented man’s wife could manage finances and save by trading with the store.
Christmas arrives on December 25 with new crop London layers and fresh candy made from pure granulated sugar. We promise timely deliveries and reasonable prices, with no old nuts and no cold storage raisins in stock this year.
Fireworks of all descriptions offered with astonishingly cheap prices. Seven bars of laundry soap for 20 cents lure customers, while a bar of Trash Mover Soap promises remarkable cleansing. Cranberries and Malaga gropes noted in profusion as visitors are urged to attend for treatment.
Young and old in Barnesville discuss a very swell New Year’s night event at the hotel. Organizers aim for a top band from Macon or Atlanta and a grand, extensive menu. Community members express strong support and enthusiasm to ensure a successful celebration.
Rev W W Brinsfield arrived in the city Saturday night at 6 30 joining a welcoming committee. At the parsonage on Thomaster street the ladies prepared a warm reception for him and his family. He preached an excellent sermon at 11 o clock Sunday to a large crowded congregation and again at the evening service. The Gazette wishes him a pleasant pastorate and great success.
The Jeff Davis the Company will host an oyster supper at the Matthews hotel on Friday evening December 20. They invite their lady friends and expect a pleasant evening. Committees will oversee arrangements to ensure a successful event.
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