This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1896
Page
1
The notice reflects a merchant extending a cordial New Year greeting to friends and customers. He thanks them for past support, notes success as a reward, and promises renewed efforts to supply trade needs in the coming year.
The Gordon Institute in Barnesville faces rapid growth and crowding as enrollment soars and demand for more space rises. Leaders including President Pound and Mayor Huguley advocate a two story chapel building with possible use of present space for classrooms and a Normal department. Fundraising aims at about 5000 dollars to cover a heating system and construction.
The piece envisions a grand commencement in Barnesville drawing thousands of visitors next June. It promises praise for Barnesville’s schools, enterprises, and people from rivers to the earth’s ends, forecasting a rich harvest of pride and tribute.
Next meeting of the Shakespearean club is in Mrs Battle's rooms at Mr Joe Reeves' residence on Saturday afternoon February 8. Subject Othello. The agenda includes The English Drama, music by several members, and a debate on whether jealousy or honor drives Othello. Participants and questions about Desdemona, Cassio, and comparisons to Hamlet, Macbeth and Lear.
Mrs. S M Marshburn states she will run the business this year with Mr. W O Marshburn overseeing operations and Mr. W J Williamson assisting. The Gazette ads promise complete stock dry goods notions shoes hats clothing and up to date styles at bargain prices with prompt service and honest dealing.
Hollands Virginia resident Robert Rawls recalls a severe grippe last winter that left him weak. He tried many remedies before using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, with the first bottle easing symptoms and the second curing him. Available from Jno H Blackburn Druggist at 25 and 50 cents.
Joe Johnson, charged with killing Pink Smith in Concord last January, appeared with attorneys before Judge Beck at Griffin. Granted bail of 5000 dollars. bond not yet posted. Col J F Redding represented Johnson.
Mr. John B. Smith an 18 year old worker at the Barnesville Manufacturing Co died on the night of the 21st from fever. He was buried at New Hope church in the country last Thursday by Undertaker Smith.
A Literary Club session was held at Maj. J. T. Hunts home on Thomaston street with good attendance and a pleasant time. The next meeting is set for Tuesday evening February 12 at Mrs. L. K. Rogers home with music, papers on Scott and Ivanhoe, readings, and current events led by various members.
Advertiser B M Woolley of Atlanta Georgia offers a free book on opium and whisky diseases to every man and woman in the United States who requests it by sending box 387. The offer promises education on the illnesses and remedies through mail.
Capt E J Murphey begins a brick repair shop on the old Red Ding warehouse site. The 16 by 40 foot building will face the railroad and enhance the town’s appearance. Partner H H Black assists, with plans for a future livery stable on the same lot as Barnesville grows.
J E Campbell of Lake Weir Florida has bought the Parker and Elder Lome fifty acre tract on Elm Street and will relocate to Barnesville early next week. A prominent Florida citizen with nursery interests he moves for Gordon Institute school advantages and the healthy climate. Edward Elders real estate agency arranged the sale.
U. S. government reports announce Royal Baking Powder as superior to all other brands, highlighting its quality and effectiveness in baking.
Mrs. R. J. Powers offers a neat six room house for rent including a good garden and barn.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.