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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1897
Page
1
With years of experience and ready cash, the dealer pledges to win back old customers and expand trade this year. He claims thorough business knowledge and constant liquidity to offer better inducements to the trade.
Dr. R O Cotter remains unable to attend his medical duties as lagrippe suspends his practice. Mrs Cotter’s severe illness and his own two year health decline, plus responsibilities as bank president and Powell estate manager, force him to suspend eye ear and throat care. He hopes to resume full practice once health and affairs allow.
Dr W J Cox formerly of Morgan county and last practicing in Flovilla has opened offices over Chambers' drug store in Barnesville. He is described as a gentleman of good address and well recom mended, and his citizenship in Barnesville will be welcomed by the people.
Maj J F Hanson a Barnesville man and Macon citizen was elected vice president of a New York hosiery and underwear manufacturers group. Pike county fills two state school book commission seats through Dr J C Beauchamp and Prof W B Merritt. Southern Mutual Building and Loan in Atlanta placed under temporary receiver, stockholders unlikely to lose. Barn esville residents held stock in the association. A bloody street fight in Atlanta involved Jim Reeves and Jones, the scrap occurred there, not Barnesville. The GazetteE records eight marriages over eight years. City tax leader W D Grant paid 13 966 50 in 1896, richer than many. Jesse James literature remains popular despite hard times. Parents urged to provide Barnesville Gazette to children to avoid sensational trash.
Prof. E. C. Branson resigns to become chair of Pedagogy at State Normal School in Athens, effective March 1. Board of Trustees, led by Capt. B. M. Turner, expresses harmony and confidence in Kemp as acting president to maintain operations and plan for a new president in the fall term. Gordon Institute’s future remains bright.
Messrs M Freedman and M Stein of Griffin arrived this week to open a stock of goods in the vacated store of H L Abernathy owned by Edgar L Rogers. The shop will be repainted and a plate glass front installed. The business will operate under Freedman and Stein with Stein remaining in active charge. They plan a large well chosen stock of clothing and general dry goods and expect to be ready for business in a few days.
Col. Thad E. Murphey suffered a painful setback after a fall last Friday morning when he stepped on a plank and toppled onto the stub of his amputated arm. He remains at his father Ambrose Murphey's home in Barnesville, after traveling from Macon for a short hunting visit. friends express hope for a quick recovery.
A Thomaston correspondent notes Thomaston continues as Georgia's second mule market, with Barnesville first. The piece praises both towns for mules and goods, suggests Atlanta as a fallback, and quotes Prof Branson on birthplace and national greatness.
Harvey Mills suffered a broken arm while playing football last week. He fell backward on his hand causing two wrist bones to break. doctors dressed the injury and report the arm is healing. Friends express regret and wish a rapid recovery.
Gee-Hanson Co seeks several girls to operate Union Special and Wilcox Gibbs sewing machines and to braid Swiss Ribbed underwear. Experience preferred. steady work and good wages offered.
Mr J R Jackson of Social Circle Georgia has accepted a position with Dr W A Wright to lead the prescription and drug department. A graduate of the Atlanta College of Pharmacy he holds a state board license and arrives highly recommended from State Chemist Payne and others. He is described as young and pleasant with a cordial reception from the community.
Carrie Carter appointed new music teacher at Gordon Institute in Kansas city. She will instruct stringed instruments and piano, bringing strong violin expertise and high recommendations to the department.
John S. Berry and Fannie Hadaway of Milner wed in Macon on Tuesday. The marriage surprised many but drew warm congratulations from friends of both families.
Mr. E. S. Murphey and family have moved into their new home completed after a fire in early 1896. The dwelling is described as an elegant, prettier residence than the original and the community shares in the family's joy. The wish is expressed that they never suffer another fire.
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