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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1896
Page
8
J M Brittain writes of the death of Deacon Thomas A Gibbs at his Social Circle Georgia home. Gibbs long served as clerk of the Stone Mountain Association for forty years and was a trusted moderator and elder. His passing is marked as a deep loss to family church and community with prayers for comfort.
Dr and Mrs J L Fogg entertained last Friday for guest Miss May Nottingham of Macon. The event highlighted Barnesville society with refreshments served late and reception help by Mrs. Fogg and Miss Annie Fryer. Attendees included pairs such as May Nottingham with Erle Murphey and Nell Gray with Eugene Brittain, among others.
Rev. Rolfe Hunt will lead a second Sunday afternoon service at Elm Grove. Everyone is invited to attend.
Dr G A Coggeshall A M has located in Barnesville to practice medicine. From Oxford NC he brings broad experience and high recommendation. Office above the Penny Racket. calls may be left there or at Burr's Drug Store.
In Saturday’s primary nomination W P Ridley won by 130 votes over rivals T L McLendon and G A Simmons. The young nominee, deemed fully competent, is expected to excel as Tax Receiver.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as unequalled in merit and sales. It claims the medicine purifies and enriches the blood and cites a testimonial about a seven year old boy with rheumatic fever and severe sores on his thigh previously considered incurable.
The Farmers Alliance of Monroe County plans a basket picnic at Lamont on Friday July 16. A number of speakers will address attendees and a business meeting led by president Mr. T. T. Smith will be held. Ladies will ensure the dinner is proper and enjoy the day with husbands and neighbors. A sizable crowd is expected.
By order of the Pike County Georgia court of ordinary the estate of C. W. Brown deceased will sell August 1 1896 on the premises in Barnesville forty acres between Brown Avenue and Mill Street fronting Brown Avenue to J C Adams lot and through to Mill Street for distribution and debt payment terms cash C L Brown Administrator estate of C W Brown deceased
A large barbecue is planned in Goggansville on Thursday July 16 with an invitation for attendees to come for a good time.
A critical verse, titled Two Cities by a Broken Heart, discusses Barnesville affairs and is set for inside pages this week, likely to draw local reader interest in the community.
A London Truth piece argues that great inventions from Prometheus to the steam engine and electric telegraph were not patented. It contends patents reward minor improvements for profits while foundational ideas remain free, and that innovators pursue knowledge beyond commercial gain.
A man interrupts a marriage ceremony demanding the couple's names. The clergyman confirms George Washington Spoonamore and Jophenia Shaw as the betrothed. The interrupter, unaware of the intended wedding, declares the real wedding is elsewhere and departs.
Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eneas S. Murphey died Sunday morning after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at Ambrose Murphey's home conducted by Dr. J. M. Brittain. The body was interred in Greenwood cemetery by Undertaker Smith. Community sympathy is offered to the family.
A witty Chicago Post quip recalls a couple’s evening ride with a chaperon joke. The woman notes they had a chaperone at start but punctured her tire to end the guard, sparking humor about propriety and independence.
A Detroit Free Press snippet notes Mrs. Wester calls her daughter a queen, while mentioning she married a cattle king. The playful remark highlights social prestige and regional slang in local society.
Notice from SEE LYLE of Jonesboro Georgia dated June 24 1896 urges delegates to obtain tickets from agents offering reduced Central railroad rates for conference travel. Requests those traveling by private conveyance to inform at once. homes provided and a cordial welcome extended in the spirit of fraternity.
Mr. Jackson G. Smith advances a two story brick carriage factory near the railroad. Workers are constructing the brickwork and plans call for joining adjacent buildings to form a single facility. The project aims to create the Souths best and most complete carriage works.
Members of the Barnesville Tennis club will meet today at 4 PM at Edward Elder's office to reorganize the club. The session will set the new structure and plan for the club's operations.
At New Hope church in Meansville last Sunday an all day children service was held. In the forenoon and afternoon programs were carried out, Rev. Jones Bush delivered a sermon at 11 o clock, followed by an elegant dinner. An immense crowd attended and enjoyed the occasion.
Mrs E G Gregory of Frederickstown Missouri testifies Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave speedy relief to a sick child after other remedies failed. She calls it the best medicine for dysentery summer complaint colic and cholera infantum in children and notes prompt relief when directions are followed. Sold by J H Blackburn Druggist.
U. S. Government report proclaims Royal Baking Powder the highest among leavening agents. The claim highlights its superior baking performance and trusted safety as a staple in households and professional kitchens.
Friends mourn the death of Mrs. A. H. Cauthen at her home near Midway church on Tuesday. The funeral was held at Midway church yesterday afternoon with Rev. C. W. Oliver officiating. The burial was conducted by Undertaker Smith.
The Phillips and Crew Co. of Atlanta Georgia is presented as among the best music houses in the south. They sell pianos organs and other instruments to Georgia citizens and aim to satisfy every family they serve. Customers are urged to confer with them before purchasing.
At this year’s commencement Harvard conferred the degree of M A on Booker T. Washington the Black orator famed for his Atlanta exposition speech last fall.
In The Waycross Herald, free silver supporters are described as potential architects of the Democratic Party’s misfortunes, a claim framing their influence as historically pivotal.
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