Bargain Clothing Sale Slashes Prices All Summer
Edgar L Rogers declares all dollars equal as he cuts prices deep on summer goods to sell every clothing item. He emphasizes no cost consideration as he clears inventory ahead of peak season.
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1896
Page
1
Edgar L Rogers declares all dollars equal as he cuts prices deep on summer goods to sell every clothing item. He emphasizes no cost consideration as he clears inventory ahead of peak season.
Quiet week in Barnesville society with a few receptions and planned events. Highlights include Miss Myerss proposal party for Miss Crawley and Miss Cooper, Miss Lucile Elders tea, and the reformed Tennis Club at Ambrose Park. A recent Liffey Springs visit left many fond memories for the group.
Barnesville will get improved passenger facilities as the railroad company plans a new waiting area or a new building at once. Mayor G E Huguley and local officials pushed the project after a letter from Superintendent S C Hoge confirmed plans for designs and rapid construction. The communication credits Huguley for his influence and notes the town’s growing business and the railroad company interest in improving facilities.
The town discusses the upcoming passenger depot and its impact on Barnesville a major shipping hub on the Central railroad. Residents praise improvements including carriage factory activity and new construction while noting a quiet midsummer period. The week features praise for Gordon Institute commencement. Odd Fellows and R E Lee Lodge growth. strong church activity with sermons by Rev Brittain Myers Rogers Hunt er Brinsfield.
The Kings Chapel quarterly gathering Sunday and Monday drew unusual interest. Dr Wadsworth preached on Missions after returning from the Orient describing work among the heathen. Prospect church hosts services next weekend with Children’s Day and early piety sermon by Rev Timmins. Brinsfield remains at his father’s bedside near Rome. Barnesville Methodist church holds services Sunday. Presbyterian service set for the second Sunday monthly. Barnesville residents invited to City Hall services.
Members are requested to meet at the Block House on Thursday afternoon July 2nd at 4 o clock for important business. Mrs. Louta K. Rogers, President.
Miss Nellie Gray entertained Thursday evening on Elm street with music and games as the main attractions. A sizable guest list enjoyed refreshments on the lawn late in the evening, including Mag ni ta Arnold Annie Smith Maude Murphey Eva Harris Corine Elder Emmie Matthews Florrie Elder May Taylor Lillie Mitchell Emory Connally Bloodworth of Griffin Nottingham of Macon and several gentlemen.
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