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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1895
Page
5
Mr. O M Jones of Atlanta plans a white barber shop in Barnesville rented beside T B Lyons in the Bank building. Jones brings twelve years of experience from Acme barber shop Atlanta and will open soon with two chairs. He is backed by a local supporter and his family will arrive later this week.
Mr. W. C. Stafford purchases the residence of Dr. W. R. Tyler on Thomaston street. The property is described as very pretty and desirably located. Stafford plans to build an elegant new residence soon.
Local society items list trips to Atlanta Griffin and Zebulon. Residents visit expositions attend weddings and Christmas plans and note business travel. The piece highlights prominent locals like C A Hunt W B Hundley W H Fleming and Col E A Stephens with mentions of banks hotels and businesses in Barnesville Georgia.
Crowds press in the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building to view the Stevens brothers Georgia jewelers display of solid silver cut glass watches and engraved wedding invitations. The exhibit includes a printing press and free souvenirs. Their No 47 Whitehall Street store is famed and visitors praise the showroom wonders.
A plea urges readers to avoid selfishness at Christmas and to consider their children's happiness. The note references neighbors and Christmas joy, warning of guilt if neglected. It promotes toys and dolls as bright gifts, promising that Santa remembered the children.
A local notice advertises deep discounts in Barn esville with appeals to buyers in and around town. The seller offers eggs butter fruits nuts candies and seasonal items plus oysters and fish with a promise of fresh stock if ordered early. Buyers are urged to visit soon and support the shop.
Christmas holidays bring many social events for Barnesville youths with sociables parties and teas on tap. The season invites spirited enjoyment as the community reflects on a blessed year and looks forward to shared celebrations.
Taerr le er 7 Miss Tiny Bloodworth visits Atlanta then Macon and Barregville for holidays, to the delight of friends. Hugh McDonald of Philadelphia returns home with cousin Miss Katie Brantley from near Gogganeville. Florence Simms of New Orleans leaves Barnesville after a month as guest of Mrs. B. W. Elder.
One 4 year old sound horse for cash price $50.00. One warranted old mule priced at $5.00. Seller T. W. Cocuran offers these mounts in a brief classified sale.
The modern mother finds her children respond better to Syrup of Figs than other laxatives due to its gentle effect and pleasant taste. Children enjoy it and it benefits them. The true remedy Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only.
For rent is the 2 or 3 horse farm of Mrs K J Powell adjoining her home place. The property has been occupied for the past 2 years by Mr Erastus Middlebrooks. Also for sale at a bargain a 2 year old Jersey Bull and an Essex brood sow. Apply to R O Corzver or H P Powezt AEETH.
Cedartown society notes Miss Annie Hall an accomplished young lady visiting Miss Arley Murphey. She attracts admiration for charm and manners. Mr W B Handley of New York, son of Mrs G M Rockwell, has been in the city several days visiting relatives and the Blackburn family.
Registered Paland China boar available for services. Apply to R. L. Swarts.
Dr B M Owen of Hollowville and Mrs T B Powell of Haralson were united in marriage on the 4th inst. They are prominent local residents with many friends to congratulate them.
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