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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1899
Page
1
The store proclaims a strong, steady effort to make 1899 the best mercantile year. It starts the year with new goods and a stock valued around 6500 dollars, claiming most items are significantly different from a year ago.
A. L. Mills announces arrival of spring stock with new styles and careful item selection. Special attention given to novelty, with limited space for a few specialties.
All new embroidery selections now available at Sc store. Prices range from 15 1 2 cents to 18 cents, with various patterns and finishes offered. Limited stock described as fresh arrivals for immediate purchase.
Fragmentary list shows underwear and vest prices for ladies and gents with varied figures including 25c 40c and 50c. Mentions Cheviot material and bleaching references, but lacks coherent context or complete items.
Laces sold by the yard and spool with torchon lace at 1 cent to 15 cents per yard. Val Lace priced 2 to 15 cents per yard. A large lot of new lace styles at 25 cents. A new line of between season millinery just in featuring sailors hats from modest to 2.50. Stores promise to lead Barnesville in millinery.
The Woman's club meetings grow in interest with Dr Lena Whitfort delivering a practical paper at the Rogers residence. Mrs J W Hightower was elected Home Science chairman as the Physical Culture section hosts a Friday gathering at Mrs Blalock's and child study concludes the program.
Time two thirty Saturday March 4 at Mrs W A Prout residence notes include music by Mrs Mae Prout vocal solo by Miss Florrie Elder and reading on Tennyson Idyls of the King by Miss Corinne Elder. Members asked to bring a copy of Tennyson and read The Coming of Arthur first section.
The Daughters of the Confederacy announce a full meeting Friday February 24 at 3 pm at Gordon Institute. An election of new officers will be held and planning for the Winny Davis monument reviewed. Members from the Memorial Association urged to attend.
Reports say Barnesville will see two new churches this year with Episcopalians buying a Thomaston Street lot for a new building after Archdeacon Walton’s Sunday visit. Congregational Methodists, with a strong local membership, also plan to erect a church in Barnesville.
Professor Jere M. Pound president of the Georgia Teachers Association prepares the program for the next annual convention likely at Cumberland Island in late June or early July between Gordon Institute commencement and the Barnesville Chautauqua. He aims for a highly successful event and will urge teachers statewide to attend.
Col. J J Rogers will upgrade Barnesville's telephone system by installing a new switchboard and other essential equipment. The improvements will arrive soon and be implemented promptly to provide a highly satisfactory service.
A serious cutting incident in Pike County's Second district left William Perkins with twenty three knife wounds and a gunshot wound. Robert Shockley, arrested Sunday, is jailed in Zebulon. Perkins, a family man with six to seven children, lies in a critical condition while Dr. Wells and neighbors strive to save him.
The Barnesville Chautauqua Association directors will convene at 4 PM in the Barnesville Savings Bank office. They plan bold actions for the July 28 event aimed at drawing more attendees than ever, signaling a major, statewide highlight for Barnesville.
Episcopalians in Barnesville held Sunday night services at the Presbyterian church led by Archdeacon Walton who delivered a strong sermon on What is man. He also conducted a Monday morning service for church members who plan to build a new edifice on Thomaston street. Regular services are led by Rev. George A. Whitney of Griffin.
Barnesville gains a creamery after strong support from farmer Mr Hill. He states milk supply can be secured without trouble and the venture will boost farm incomes by converting surplus milk into cash for planters in the area. The project mirrors successful creamery experiences Mr Hill witnessed elsewhere.
The ad claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription restore vigor, aid digestion and liver function, cleanse blood, and rebuild strength for nervous, debilitated women. It cites Mrs. Sallie Kauffman of Virgil City Missouri and offers free professional advice and a 1000‑page Medical Adviser for a postage fee.
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