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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1896
Page
1
The Rock School community is stirred by upcoming improvements and the election of Prof. A M McConnell as principal. He brings literary reputation and plans to push the school’s work forward with vigorous effort.
A Sunday timetable update shifts the Atlanta passenger train, previously due Barnesville at 9 30 a m, to arrive at 10 15 a m. The adjustment affects the morning schedule and connections for travelers.
Mr Isaac Richards, representing Morse Elevator Co of Philadelphia, visited Barnesville Friday to finalize an elevator purchase for Summers Buggy Co. The new building will join the existing three story plant, making an immense combined facility and enabling rapid work start on the expansion.
The frame of Barnesville’s new passenger depot rises as rain delays progress. Ground is broken for a grand chapel and armory at Gordon Institute, and a dynamo for the electric light plant nears completion. J W Stafford Sons improves their store. Collier Company expands into furniture and carpets, moving George W Grice’s photograph gallery. Summers Buggy Co plans a brick carriage repository on Forsyth street. Stafford-Huguley Hosiery Co will build a new mill home early 1897, and a Presbyterian church is set for early completion. A jewelry shop opens in the Bank building in January.
The Masonic Order Pinzo Lodge No 88 in Barnesville held its annual officer election last Friday evening. Elected were Worshipful Master W A Prout Senior Warden W J Vandivere Junior Warden H M Fletcher Senior Deacon R G Matthews Junior Deacon J C Porch Treasurer H H Swatts Secretary K R L Swatts Tyler Wap Summers. The lodge remains in first class condition and continues to add new members.
Several Christmas entertainments are planned in Barnesville this week. The Methodist Sunday School hosts an event tonight in Kennedy's Opera House, the Baptist Sunday School has its usual church program tonight, the Night School presents a Christmas entertainment tomorrow evening above Kennedy's store, and the Factory people plan a Christmas tree tomorrow evening.
Citizens of Pike County Milner send a petition to Governor Atkinson asking to liberate Taylor and Tom Delk to avert continued public trouble and tax costs. The letter accuses authorities of protecting the lawless and demands action to restore justice, noting familiar local signers.
The Masons of Barnesville plan a service at the Baptist church next Sunday morning December 27 led by Dr. J. M. Brittain, a Mason. A committee secured his consent, and masons will assemble at the lodge at 10 o clock before marching to the church. Visiting lodges are invited and the public is welcome to attend.
Barnesville will host University Extension lectures starting the first week in January with six weekly sessions. Mrs J M Cochrane organized the inclusion after consulting local citizens and the syllabus has appeared in the GAzerve. The program aims to enhance local intellect and mirrors Wesleyan Female College in Macon which secured lectures for its students.
The Blalock House hosts a Tuesday gathering with Miss Alice Goodwyn reading as critic and Miss Iane Murphey providing music. A Cuba independence debate features Prof. H. E. Kemp and Col. S. N. Woodward as mains, plus a quartet, recitation, music and current events.
Mr. Frank M. Stafford suffered injuries Friday evening when his horse spooked and he attempted to dismount. He was confined to his room for several days as friends hope for a speedy recovery.
Yesterday at 4 PM at the Akin home Miss Mattie Akin married Rev. F J Fowler with Rev J E Pound officiating. The couple left at 6 PM for Macon where Mrs A Reynolds hosted a reception. They will reside in Melrose Florida as friends offer congratulations.
Mr George R Hury opens Barnesville Book Co in the room next to Barnesville Savings Bank. The store will carry books stationary and related articles with a full up to date line. Hury and his family will reside in Barnesville after January 1. Barnesville offers a hearty welcome.
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