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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1897
Page
4
Atlanta will not dispose of the Zoo, a valued institution. The Macon Telegraph is praised as a premier southern paper. The lagrippe departs Georgia as residents bid it farewell. Pro f J F Willet, longtime Mercer University professor and noted educator, died in Atlanta. his home was in Macon.
The elections committee of the House has declared Congressman J C C Black the legally elected representative for the Tenth district. The piece notes populist and free silver opponents and confusion over land values in Georgia. The Georgia Sunday School Convention meets in Newnan April 13 14 15 with W S Witham as president. Dr I S Hopkins resigns from Atlanta First Methodist Church and may receive a prominent appointment under President elect McKinley.
Maj J F Hanson of Macon addressed the Republican League of Georgia in Atlanta Saturday evening. Though a Republican and a high tariff advocate, he is regarded as one of the shrewdest men in the state.
Thomas C. Platt, the prominent New York politician, spent twenty minutes in Savannah last Friday. The brief visit yielded exchanges with Savannah residents on politics, suggesting even the visitor can gain lessons from local voices.
Mr. T. J. Moye opens a stock of groceries and tinware in the Murphey building on Zebulon street in the former Barnesville Furniture space. He aims to attract local patronage and also operates a store at Lamont.
The board plans to establish a new road on the first Tuesday in March 1897 from Liberty Hill road near G T Weldon to Barnesville, through multiple land tracts, ending at the High Falls road near Towa liga creek, with a Campbell land segment and a water tank point. Public notice asks for any good cause to oppose the order.
The election of Prof. Jere M. Pound as president of Gordon Institute by the board of trustees is endorsed as timely and proper. Pound is seen as an intellectual giant among Georgia educators, with unmatched popularity and the promise of continued growth and leadership in the state’s educational interests.
Pike county received a compliment from the state school commissioner. Commissioner Glenn nominated Edward Elder as a Georgia delegate to the National convention of superintendents and county commissioners in Indianapolis this week. Elder could not attend, so alternate Dr. J C Beauchamp will attend as a key participant.
Banks in Barnesville show solid deposits with New South Savings Bank recording 6000 in a day and Barnesville Savings Bank handling 7000 for foreign clients. Macon sold 130000 worth of 44 percent bonds at 10340, attracting bidders from New York Philadelphia Boston and Baltimore led by E. Sheppard & Co. The commentary notes high city credit in eastern markets and renewed capital flow into Southern securities, especially gold bonds, signaling improving business and optimistic prospects.
An advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and argues only constitutional remedies work. It offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh related deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and invites readers to send for free circulars from F J Curene y & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
Dr. J. M. Brittain starts a series of lectures on the Lord s Prayer during the prayer meeting at the Baptist church this evening. He plans to share his best thoughts and church members are urged to attend and benefit from the lectures. The first lecture will be delivered tonight.
A Christmas greetings piece laments loss and death, comparing life to a passing shadow. It reflects on the mourner’s grief, the moonlit night, and quotes Marcus Aurelius and Dr. Brittain while urging virtue and memory amid winter sorrow.
A vintage advertisement touts Codner’s Big Store offering dry goods clothing furniture shoes millinery carpets groceries sewing machines hardware and made to order garments. The copy emphasizes fixed low prices and urges shoppers to confront the “rock” on each advertised item.
The seller cites pressure from buying panic and forces a shift into the furniture trade. Advertised oak bedroom suites range from 12.50 to 5000 with chairs at 75 cents and up and polished oak rockers from 4 dollars. Side boards and bureaus listed 4 to 20 dollars. Stock arriving by February 20 aims to meet demand.
A summer newspaper note announces winter goods available for a 15 day period with overcoats offered at cost and payment postponed to next fall.
Advert reads low prices on tobacco and coffee 25c and 15c respectively with white corn at 45c Best water ground meal 50c Large California peaches 10c and flour 2 50 per hundred Full stock seeds oats hay bran and plow tools offered. WANTED 1000 bushels peas and potatoes and all eggs and chickens available.
A local ad announces a yard wide bleaching service at a special price of Sc per yard with emphasis on value for customers.
Local retailer slashes prices on white goods lawns muslin linens and more at cost for 415 days or until new stock arrives. Regular give away prices apply across all items including checks muslin and linens.
A sales pitch offers Bert & Packard's $3 men’s shoes and Drew & Selby's $2 ladies' shoes. The retailer promises honest dealings, saying they would rather miss a sale than mislead a customer.
An old advertises a laxative candy sold for 25 cents. It promises relief when bilious or costive, urging readers to try the product for a guaranteed cure.
Public sale set for Thursday February 18 1896 offers 4 acres of building lots between E T Pound and A J Wellmaker. Terms one third cash one third in six months and one third in twelve months with 8 percent interest.
A reader raises concerns about utility poles and overhead wires cluttering sidewalks and ditches. The letter asks for new rental buildings, a local passenger depot completion date, a request to involve local figures, and a note about a nonfunctioning telephone exchange ahead of court week.
D. J. Proctor of Forsyth, representative for Southern Phosphate Works of Macon, Ga., has opened fertilizer headquarters at A. O. Murphey & Hunt warehouse. Proctor, a well known figure in the region, has supplied Red Bone club for three seasons, indicating satisfaction. Visit Murphey & Hunt to get fertilizers priced cheaper than ever.
The Gazette directs attention to Barnesville's hardware store with one of the state's most complete stocks. Visit Mr. J. W. Hightower for satisfaction in every regard.
Mr. C. L. Lifsey, proprietor of Lifseys Springs near Meansville, visited Barnesville to announce plans for major improvements for the next season. He notes a handsome property with enhanced conveniences and abundant mineral waters. The springs have drawn patronage recently and are expected to grow in the coming summer.
Miss Jessie Campbell has been selected as art teacher for Gordon Institute and will begin work Monday. She is considered thoroughly competent and aims to quickly build a large class, giving full attention to the department.
A vintage advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a wonderful medical discovery that cleanses the entire system. It promises relief for cold symptoms headaches fevers and constipation and invites readers to buy a box priced at 10 25 or 50 cents with druggists guaranteeing a cure.
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