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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1896
Page
1
Captain W. M. Carter of Orlando Florida, former captain of the Barnesville Blues, is in Barnesville as a guest of Mr J W Hightower. He once lived here for years and has many friends. He left twenty years ago moving to Georgia then Florida and this is his second visit since leaving.
Miss Mary W. Lovelace will join the Gordon Institute Music Department at fall term opening. The 20 year old soprano has a cultivated voice and was recommended by Miss Stakely of Washington DC. Mrs. Annie Salford Coch rane engaged her after hearing her sing and hopes to enroll enough pupils by mid term to hire another teacher.
Mrs Annie Sanford Cochranes new Cadet March composed with Lieut A R Piper dedication to the Gordon Institute Cadets is available at Wrights. The piece features a titled page with Lieut Piper image and follows Cochranes Athenean March and Gordon Institute Waltz in popularity.
The Southern Female College at LaGrange Georgia under President Dr G A Nunnally is praised for strong leadership and a well equipped campus. The notice invites inquiries and catalogs from interested families in the region.
Mrs L P Matthews of Yatesville died Saturday after a long illness. Undertaker Summers embalmed the body Sunday and the remains were interred at Thomaston Monday. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
Savannah Georgia July 8 1896 News that Barnesville manufactures gain new terminal freight rates after years of effort This editorial notes the 50 percent freight savings and quotes General Freight Agent Winburn confirming Atlanta Macon Carrollton routes and duties to boost southeastern trade for Barnesville Buggy Co and others.
The Baptist Ministers Union of Middle Georgia gathered at the Barnesville Baptist Church with moderator Dr. J. M. Brittain and secretary Rev. G. H. Perdue. Attendees from multiple towns reported encouraging church work and planned a summer revival campaign across the region. The next meeting is scheduled for the Monday after the second Sunday in August.
The Gazette reports the Gordon Institute board unanimously elected Prof. E. C. Branson to fill the chair left by President J. M. Pound. Branson’s acceptance is anticipated, with the paper predicting a new era of growth as Georgia’s Pedagogy campus expands its scientific training for teachers.
Supt. Hoge Roadmaster Aderholt and an architect visited Thursday to approve a brick veneer addition to the old depot. The present agent’s office becomes the ware room, waiting rooms are enlarged, a baggage room is created, and two new 15 by 22 foot waiting rooms for white and colored passengers are added with fireplaces. A ground level expansion includes a long platform along the tracks and a central ticket office with wire screens. The project aims to give Barnesville a creditable, modern depot and shows railroad officials recognizing the town’s importance.
The opera house renovations wrap up this Saturday with chairs pending delivery. Scenic effects impress, featuring a Venetian drop curtain and Louis XV era sets including parlor woodland garden and kitchen. Atlanta contractor C. O. Sheridan and decorator J. Otto earned praise for refined fresco work in Zebulon Street residence.
Tybee Georgia's greatest seashore resort enters peak season with expanded hotels and ample accommodations. Low rates and convenient Central of Georgia Railway schedules boost access for travelers from all regions.
When you need a washing compound do not take anything but Pyles Pearline. It will give you service and satisfaction.
An Epworth League was formed at the Methodist church with about forty members. Officers include President R A Stafford, First Vice President R P Stephens, Second Vice President J W Hightower, Third Vice President C T Tyler, Secretary Treasurer C H Summers. Meetings set for Sundays at 5 PM with occasional social gatherings during the week.
Reduced summer excursion fares offered by the Central of Georgia Railway with Ocean Steamship Company steamers from Savannah to New York and Boston. Tickets valid until October 31, include meals and berths. Inquiries to Central of Georgia agents or J C Haile, General Passenger Agent, Savannah GA.
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