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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1897
Page
8
The Rev pastor preaches on perseverance and steadfast service on a Sabbath morning. The article lauds the pastor for his earnestness and urges continued commitment to Salvation, church work, citizenship, and neighborly obligations through tireless Sabbath School teachers and believers.
The document lists names for jury service including T. W. Cochran J. W. Dunbar Sr L. F. Farley W. P. Hemphill Robi Mitchell and others as jurors. It also details Traverse Jurors for Week One and Week Two with many names such as W. S. Ballard J. T. Robinson J. J. Alford D. M. Kendall I. Williamson J. D. Johnson Burrell Banks and additional selections.
A group led by Capt. W. M. Ennis hunted on his farm with R. A. Broyles L. R. Vandivere W. J. Vandivere C. A. Hunt H. H. Gray C. H. Perdue W Stafford W H Rogers and Gundy Howard. They reportedly killed about 8000 doves.
Announcement calls for a Baptist church reunion this evening following a short conference. All members able to attend are urged to participate for a pleasant gathering.
Announcement from Barnesville reports the marriage of Miss Lenna Swatts to Rev. Homer Bush at 9:30 AM on Wednesday February 3 1897 at the Swatts home. The couple have deep local roots and bright prospects. Miss Swatts renowned singer and Bush a rising Georgia scholar, with reception planned the preceding evening in their honor.
A letter from the Horror Gazette in Atlanta and Jacksonville dated 1897 asks readers to publish and share notices to aid orphans in all homes. The writer thanks the paper for its role and extends best wishes to editors.
A Georgia governor born in an Orphan’s Home shows how orphans excel in all life spheres. Bethesda Asylum in Savannah and the Decatur Orphan’s Home nurture hand, brain, and soul, with many adopted families praising their progress. In the last six weeks thirty five distressed children sought admission to the Decatur home.
Governor Atkinson has ordered a thirty day respite for four murderers Tom Delk Gus Fambles Sam Gaunt and Will Deas who were scheduled to hang next Friday. The delay allows Tom Delk to testify again in Taylor Delk's case and comes as the governor remains out of the state with instructions to act if he does not return in time.
Saturday morning Mr Z T Evans arrested Charles Goode a negro wanted in Fayetteville with a reward of 10 dollars. Evans also arrested Charley Bryant a negro charged with eating three cows from W W Jackson. Bryant brought cows to Barnesville and sold them to W B Veal. Last Friday Chief W H Willis and Deputy Evans raided a gambling den on Elders Row but could not convict. they captured Squire Bankston a negro wanted for a year or more. Public sentiment praises Barnesville marshalls and warns wrongdoers to quit.
A business point note describes Barnesville as a daily depot with heavy freight flow. The amount of goods moving in and out indicates Barnesville ranks as a principal business site, likely second only to Macon between Atlanta and Savannah.
Mrs Madeline Pound died in Knoxville Tennessee on Sunday and was buried in Macon on Tuesday. She was the wife of J B Pound formerly a citizen of Barnesville and known to many local residents.
J W Wooparp announces a repair shop in the rear of A O Murphey Hunt's warehouse Barnesville Ga offering over hauling on buggies wagons and farm work for 1897 with Charles Chatfield, a noted horse shoer, ready to serve and guarantee satisfaction. Call to visit and try the service.
An advertisement extols DeWitts Little Early Risers as soothing and strengthening pills. The caption credits Dr. W. A. Wright as the source, presenting the product as small yet effective.
Reports say President elect McKinley will appoint Lyman J. Gage of Chicago as secretary of the treasury. He is described as one of the country’s best financiers and a broad minded citizen.
Roberta Mitchell traveled to Fayetteville to teach, returning at the people’s request as long as attendance remains large. She previously taught there last fall and will stay to meet current needs.
Dr J R Campbell has bought nearly a thousand acres near Barnesville Ga from Judge E T Pound and traded a Gold Ridge interest. The property is described as valuable and mineral-rich, with syndicates forming in the south to mine it. Some observers value the land at about one hundred thousand dollars. Campbell has settled in Barnesville to educate his sons at Gordon Institute, and Mrs Campbell, formerly Miss Lou R Pringle, is well known to local women.
Yesterday afternoon at 3 30 o clock at Rev J P Head s home the bride s father Mr T H Clark of Macon was married to Miss Maggie Head Rev J P Head performed the ceremony A few relatives and friends witnessed the happy event The couple with a few friends went to their Macon home last night The Gazette extends its congratulations.
A few weeks ago Ada Brown was to go to West Point Mississippi to teach at the female college there. Trustees convinced her to stay at Locust Grove where she is greatly appreciated by the community and students.
For sale a ten room house and lot in Thomaston Georgia known as the Hammond Hotel. Includes parlor office six bedrooms dining room kitchen and outbuildings on one acre corner lot facing two streets near public square. Price 3000 on any terms desired. Agent W T Hammond.
An entertainment event honoring Prof. Arthur Dunn scheduled by Mr and Mrs J M Cochrane was postponed due to exceedingly inclement weather.
The adjourned meeting of the Barnesville Savings Bank stockholders will be held at the bank in Barnesville at 11 a. m. Friday January 29 to consider the reduction of the capital stock and other business. W S Wirham, Pres.
Mr J B Smith, a Gordon Institute alumnus, has assumed leadership of the Jolly school and aims to build a fine institution. He is praised as a splendid young man and intends to dedicate himself to the community's education.
The J. C. Collier Co. has purchased a handsome large safe and installed it in their store. It is described as fire and burglar proof and appears capable of holding a substantial amount of money.
Citizens praise cleaner better streets in Barnesville with constant maintenance. The improvement is widely attributed to City Marshall W. H. Willis whose efforts receive daily comment and commendation.
Farmers around Barnesville have bought guano in large quantities and hauled it to their farms over the past ten days, signaling a spike in soil amendments across the region.
The Woman's Shakespearean Club will meet at Miss Nannie Howard's residence next Saturday January 36th at 2 30 p m. The session will center on the tragedy King John.
In North Rome Barnesville and Pike county rejoice over Rev T P Graham as he completes his first four years in the North Georgia conference His ministry has converted between three hundred and four hundred souls and his health and family are well He is pleased with the new field of labor.
Maj. P. W. Meldrim won the Savannah mayoral race Tuesday following a vigorous, costly campaign. Election spending in the city reflected the intense contest.
Walter W. Willis, seven years in Barnesville, will join Manry & Co. insurance Feb 1. Capt. J. B. Hollis, Atlanta electrician, visited Barnesville for the electric light plant project. C E Marshall of Matthews hotel is ill with grippe but manages travel plans. T Z Sturgeon of Fort Wayne Electric Light Co. visits Barnesville to oversee the local system contract. headquarters in Atlanta. The Black Watson contest delay may affect Richmond County, potentially altering the election outcome.
Readers are told of Alkavis, a botanical remedy from the Kava Kava shrub, claimed to cure uric acid related diseases and kidney disorders. The ad cites 1200 hospital cures in 30 days and testimonials from ministers, doctors, and business men, asserting direct action on blood and kidneys.
Prominent clergymen and professionals across states recount rapid relief from kidney disease rheumatism and related disorders after using Alkavis The Georgia Farmer invites readers to request a free Alkavis treatment from Church Kidney Care Company No 420 Fourth Avenue New York aimed at proving its curative powers
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