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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1898
Page
1
S C Milner died last Wednesday after months of paralysis following a stroke. A Baptist, he joined in 1843 and became a deacon in 1845. Funeral services were held at the Barnesville Baptist church with Dr J M Brittain and Rev C W Oliver paying tributes. Burial followed in Zebulon Street Cemetery.
Mr. D. J. Proctor, representative for Southern Phosphate Works of Macon, reports selling about 1000 tons of fertilizer last week to farmers. He sold 300 tons to Red Bone Club and Goggin Club, 300 tons to Griffin Club, 150 tons to a Del Ray club, with Hunts & Bush in Barnesville as dealers and Banks ton handling Meansville Zebu lon and Piedmont. The farmers are urged to patronize the firm.
The young ladies of Barnesville plan a Valentine party on February 14 at the home of Mayor and Mrs. Walter B. Smith. An afternoon meeting Friday at 3 o clock will finalize arrangements and invite all interested to attend for planning and approval.
The J. C. Collier Co is updating its large store by moving doors to the center and adding plate glass windows. The rear store room will be fitted for an elegant jewelry department, aiming to be among the state’s largest and most stylish shops.
Capt J E Morgan of Lampasas Texas recently arrived in Barnesville and received a cordial public reception. A former local resident, he left with strong friendships and now serves as County Clerk in Texas. He traveled with a car of horses he has since sold. The visit was greatly enjoyed by locals.
Residences and cast details for a Shakespearean event dated February 26 1898 list Mrs J C Collier Miss West Miss Neely Miss Howard Miss McCullough and Miss White. It poses study questions on Imogen Posthumous the Queen flowers and broader themes from the play focusing on characterization and plot strands.
Plans for a new Methodist church in Barnesville have been submitted and church members plan to adopt them soon. Under Rev. W S Stevens the congregation shows strong growth with prayer meeting attendance over a hundred and services generating broad interest. Construction is expected to begin and the church will be a handsome house of worship before year’s end.
The writer argues for expending funds to build a public library in Barnesville. They state a library would provide pleasure and intellectual and social profit without harmful features, meeting a community need and offering valuable benefits. A library and building are proposed as the best investment.
Craioms, a new Barnesville pastime introduced by Merrs. J. H. Bate & Co, resembles Crokinole or pool. Players shoot playing men into four pockets, with several boards already in town and the game drawing broad pleasure.
The ladies on Elm street announce they will be at home to friends every Thursday. They state Thursdays are acceptable and invite friends to call on that day each week.
A claim that Electric Bitters cure a range of ailments from constipation and headaches to melancholy. Described as a purely vegetable nerve tonic and liver kidney stimulant, with a mild laxative effect. Guaranteed and sold at W. A. Wright's Drug Store.
An Albany notice from June 5, 1897, advertises LET ME PAINT Your Metal Roof offering material and labor for five cents per square foot with a ten year written guarantee that repairs will be free of charge if a leak or need to repaint occurs. Local officials and prominent residents endorse the ad.
The fragment lists monetary amounts including 1,105.56. 41,157.68. 42,263.24 as totals and a separate doubtful amount of 224.00. It appears to be a ledger or court filing extracting a grand total and category labels Good Doubtful.
The United States Senate confirmed on Monday the President's appointment of J. G. Harris as postmaster of Barnesville. The appointment had been delayed along with several others, and Barnesville residents express satisfaction at the confirmation.
Valuable to women and all readers Browns' Iron Bitters is praised for curing backache headaches and restoring strength and health. The copy claims it benefits sickly children and overworked men and urges every home to keep this remedy, sold by all dealers.
Mr. W. R. Taylor has departed for Atlanta to accept a promising position with an Atlanta firm. He is the son of Mrs. S. L. Taylor and is described as a bright, industrious young man destined to become a splendid businessman.
Gro W Grice of Barnesville Ga advertises cabinet size pictures at 2 50 per dozen for the next three days with a warning that time soon expires and urging customers to come at once.
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