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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1898
Page
1
A 1898 New Year message from Rogges extends thanks to friends and customers for past patronage. The note announces continued operation at the same old stand to serve the community and invites mutual support in the coming year.
Gordon Institute enters the spring term of 1898 with growing enrollment surpassing last term by over 50 students. President Pound and the faculty express satisfaction as numbers rise toward 400, calling the school unequaled in the south.
The social season’s event in Barnesville was a grand reception at Mayor Walter B. Smith’s Thomaston Street home honoring Miss Mary W Lovelace and Miss M Kathryn Lockhart. The afternoon and evening featured elegant decoration, formal calls, tea, and games with prizes won by I M Stephens and Mrs W C Stafford. A large guest list included numerous local families and officials, with Miss Annie Kate Smith praised for her charm and assistance.
Farmers are urged to consider high grade fertilizers from the Southern Phosphate Works of Macon Georgia. The ad notes the factory is among Georgia's largest and guanos are popular, especially with prior users. Barnesville merchants Hunt and Bush sell these guanos and are recommended to consult before purchasing.
Citizens urged to construct 100 dwelling houses in 1898 to accommodate new residents. Mr G L Summers suggested via The Gazette that Barnesville should rapidly erect homes for a growing city and better local living.
A sale listing for a house on Thomaston Street described as in good condition. The notice is signed by Auprose Murphey.
Mr. W. J. Williamson, long affiliated with Mr. W. O. Marshburn, will join the J. C. Collier Co. after January 15. He is described as a splendid salesman with many patrons in the section who will continue to patronize him.
Mrs George R Brown of Canton Georgia has moved to Barnesville and occupies the new house built for her by Edgar L Rogers on Forsyth Street. She is heartily welcomed by Barnesville citizens.
A minor adjustment in Central schedules changes arrival times for two trains. The Macon line now arrives at 9 22 a m instead of 9 27 a m and the Atlanta line now arrives at 9 45 a m instead of 9 40 a m.
Last week Captain W D Redding sold his corner property near the Baptist church to Mrs H Neiman and Mrs Missouri Cole. The buyers had occupied the place for some time and agreed to purchase, transferring ownership to them. The property is described as good and valuable.
Mrs Wiley Martin died at the factory last Sunday at nine o'clock after a brief illness. A well known community figure, she left a destitute family. The service was led by Dr J M Brittain and the remains were laid to rest in the Methodist cemetery Monday afternoon.
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