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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1896
Page
8
A heartfelt tribute to Mrs. G G Chambers who died December 15 1896. The writer recalls her devoted motherly care and charitable acts, noting her Christian patience and self sacrifice. The community mourns, and the family pledges gratitude for her guidance and love. The interment followed with a large civic procession.
In Barnesville Georgia on December 21 1896 the council met with most members present. The police appeal case against James Britt was continued due to witness illness. The finance committee proposed payments totaling 1905.52 including street costs and utilities. The Ed Elder land deal for Lick Skillet was approved with hauling commitments. A draft electric and water rate plan was outlined with meter rules and discounts, and a Moonlight Schedule for the arc dynamo proposed. Council adjourned after minor amendments and discussions on park land near Turntable.
The Barnesville Georgia council considers unifying electric light and water systems under a three member board with a City Electrician to start January 1 1897. Casey recommended as City Electrician at 50 dollars monthly with Bond of 1000 dollars and two officers as Chief and Asst Engineers.
A 1896 letter from G. G. Bono of Athens Ga argues for school libraries with 45 enrolled students reading about 500 books. He notes 4000 books circulated, urging Barnesville to support the movement for cultural access and final accountability.
Gordon Fleming died after a week of illness at his mother Mrs Nannie Fleming's Elm Street home. The deathbed loss casts gloom on family and friends as his devoted mother mourns. Funeral services were held at the home conducted by Dr J M Brittain and Rev W S Stevens with interment at Greenwood Cemetery by Undertaker Summers.
A tribute to wealthy benevolence in the United States highlights Seth Low of Columbia University. He donated one million dollars to Columbia for a memorial to his father and gave his rapid transit salary of five thousand dollars to the New York Kindergarten Association.
Epiror Barnesville Gazette recalls the Branson Library founded by 1888 efforts of Superintendent Branson and the Board of Education. It notes a 4000 book catalog and teachers fostering reading through stories and guided discovery for pupils, especially 6th graders.
A brief SCOTT and BOWNE New York advertisement notes vitality products or remedies offered by the firm. The text presents a minimal promotional card likely urging healthier living or wellness support.
Friday evening at Greenwood street residence of Mrs Charles Lambdin a large party featured music and entertainment. Attendees included Miss Mamie Harris Miss Annie Lambdin Miss Maude Elder and many others plus Messrs Roy Blount Joseph Morris Eden Taylor John Cornell Tom Myers and Will Turner. Guests praised Mrs Lambdin for her hospitality and Miss Mabel Lambdin for music and Miss Junita Oneal for help. the gathering was described as highly enjoyable.
Miss Willie Racine Barker and Dr. Johnson Harry Morgan wed in Molena in a social event attended by local notables and out of town guests. Bridesmaids Edna Collier Evalena Beckham Laura Seay Florence Young Lillian Johnson Kathleen Dunn Hettie Alford Mattiebelle Coggin Cassie Pilkinton Larookah Drewry Loig Jackson Susie Hooten Sadie Harris and groomsmen W O Hooten T E Drewry W H Howell J H Jordan H B Carriker J R Powell E S Lifford W C Carriker W M Jordan J D Yarbrough J B Carmichael W E Drewry.
Petitioners J J Rogers and associates request incorporation of the Georgia Underwear Company to build and operate a textile factory near Barnesville Pike County Georgia. Capital stock set at not less than eight thousand dollars, up to one hundred thousand with shares of fifty dollars. Thirty percent of capital already paid. term twenty years with renewal. Dec 5 1896 Pike County Georgia.
Athens resident Hammett and J R Jordan of Molena lead officials for a regional gathering. Rev D A Brindle of Atlanta presides, Dr H R Williams of Greenville acts as escort, with ushers W J Harris of Molena W J Matthews of Thomaston Mrs C P Jordan of Molena and organist A A Wright of Griffin with cornet.
Friends and admirers cheer as Magnita Arnold earns the best report from the faculty at National Park Seminary Forest Glen Md. The Barnesville community expected strong results, and the president’s signature confirms her top performance.
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