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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1896
Page
8
Housekeepers who are wise will not be persuaded to buy unreliable powders sold for profit. Crude powders cost less to make but are impure and lack leavening strength. Royal Baking Powder is pure, wholesome, economical, and yields the best results.
A letter from Milner Georgia compares various political groups to bugs with humorous slams. The author recalls hunting and bug encounters, then likens rich democrats to gold bugs and white populists to hum bugs, ending with a quirky note on bed bugs and sharing a local sentiment.
The De Kalb New Era notes Dr J M Brittain accepted the Barnesville church call and will leave his Stone Mountain Association post after the third Sunday in February. He previously served Covington and Conyers for thirteen years and has been Stone Mountain moderator since 1882 noted for impartial rulings and swift business handling.
The Gordon Institute trustees voted Monday to place an advertisement in Fitzgerald edition of the South Illustrated and a page ad in the next Railway Guide. The notices are expected to benefit the institute. Ambrose Murphey, recently ill, has recovered and is welcomed by friends.
The Barnesville Blues plan to reenlist for one year on March 13. Most current members will rejoin, with possible new enlistees. Captain J F Howard aims to lead the best company of the Fight regiment to the encampment, with the advisory board meeting Tuesday to set dates. The unit expects more drilling and preparatory work before the encampment.
It is rumored that Dr. M A Clark will be appointed surgeon of the Central railroad for Barnesville and vicinity, the office once held by Dr H Perdue who is deceased. The appointment is praised as excellent. Clark is cited as a rising Georgia physician with high ability and eminent skill.
Mr. Edgar L. Rogers receives the first spring shipment this week promising the prettiest and most complete stock yet. He offers a full line of dress goods notions clothing shoes hats and more, bought with cash to secure large discounts. Visit his mammoth dry goods emporium for bargains.
Mrs. J. W. Cheek died Wednesday after a brief illness and was buried Thursday at Piedmont. Undertaker Smith conducted the funeral with Rev. W. P. Clayton officiating. The family and community extend sincere sympathy.
The city amateurs plan a comic opera likely in early spring. Talented young musicians are organizing the production and seeking a work suitable for all, with La Mascotte or Kiminy mentioned as likely choices.
Mr Lee Lyle of Jonesboro who has many friends in Barnesville was in the city this week visiting and meeting residents.
Butler and Deavours acquired the Penny Racket and opened for business offering a wider selection at lower prices. They promise honest square dealing and urge the public to visit their store to find bargains and support new local merchants.
Mr. 8S. F. Green has moved into the Speigle place on Selm Street and will stay until a house is built at the factory. Work has begun on the cottages at the factory and all will be completed as soon as possible.
Cadet J Q Nash of Lovejoy Georgia was elected Anniversarian of the Ly sian and Eunomian Literary Societies at Gordon Institute Friday afternoon. The selection comes as Nash is regarded as one of the brightest and best students in school and the anniversary occurs in April.
For rent a neat six room house with a good garden and barn. Written by Mrs. R. J. Powewn.
Rev A J Moncrief of Macon will preach at the Baptist church next Sunday. He is a young man of ability and his sermon should be enjoyed by all who attend.
Advertisement notes special low prices on all kinds of seeds offered by Mark W Johnson Seed Company in Atlanta Georgia. Buy from them and you will not regret it.
Mr Ridley and Miss Della Weaver of Weaver Georgia were united in marriage Monday. The ceremony was performed by Mr C L Butler. The couple have the best wishes of many friends.
Miss Rose plans a Violet Tea this evening inviting a small group of friends to her home for an intimate social gathering. The event promises light refreshments and a chance to enjoy the themed afternoon atmosphere.
The community urges Barnesville to host all conventions possible. The recent prohibition convention was beneficial, and the Missionary Institute was enjoyed by locals and is seen as good for town growth. Residents are asked to welcome future gatherings.
The advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as the most remarkable cure on record and unequaled for all blood diseases. It emphasizes its claimed efficacy and superiority among remedies for blood ailments.
Rouss Racket Store Barnesville Ga promotes one price cash sales across notions hosiery hardware tinware crockery and stationery. Butler and Deavours proprietors urge customers to compare prices and note stock purchase of the Penny Racket to enable deep discounts while promising fair dealing and community service.
A listed sale offers items from bread knives to lamp chimneys and oil cans. Prices include clocks 85 cents, curling irons 4 cents, padlocks 10 cents, spoons five cents per dozen, ink 3 cents a bottle, rugs 93 cents each, and many small tools and stationery items with varied low prices.
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