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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1896
Page
8
A group of businessmen plans a new underwear mill in Barnesville with 10000 dollars capital to start. They expect a daily output of about a dozen suits and a payroll of roughly 200 dollars weekly, employing around forty workers. A new building will be erected and capacity expanded as profits grow.
Gouncil proceedings in Barnesville Georgia note the mayor Huguley and four aldermen present with three absent. Payments approved total 327.20 covering Waterworks Dispensary taxes and other charges. Street work near the depot described and York Mabry free license petition referred to petitions committee. Minutes approved and meeting adjourned.
Hollonville Ga July 20 96 Tu Hap Adams declares rumors of a Pike county delegate plotting with Bibb county to defeat Monroe county nominee are false Bibb has not elected its delegation and Adams has not conferred with Bibb or opposed Monroe's candidate. he supports the rotation system giving Monroe the seat this year.
Mr. T. S. M. Bloodworth of Forsyth, father of Mrs. E. T. Pound of 1¢, was stricken with paralysis Monday morning and is now at the point of death. He has been a useful citizen and has reached the mature age of 85 years.
The Woman's Shakespearean Club led by Miss Nannie Howard plans July 2 meeting at 4 PM to discuss Twelfth Night. Members will present papers on characters, scenes, and themes, with musical interludes by several members.
Advertisement urges using Ott's Emulsion to heal throats and coughs and strengthen the body during warm weather. It warns against thinness and chest weakness and recommends continued use all summer. Sold by druggists at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Prof. E. C. Branson has accepted the presidency of Gordon Institute after last week’s Board of Trustees election. He is praised as a leading educator, with prior roles at Athens public schools and the Georgia Normal and Industrial College. The institute plans new faculty, a larger auditorium and armory, renovations, a new department for women, and enhanced scholarships and training under Branson and Mrs. E. K. Head.
Officials announce registration hours at multiple locations across the county. Concord, Hollowville, Williamson, Hope, Milner, Barnesville, Piedmont, Meansville, and Liffey host sessions from early morning to mid afternoon on August 3rd through August 7th to allow eligible residents to register.
A domestic guide explains that common cream of tartar and soda are often adulterated with lime, alum, and other impurities, causing uneven leavening and poor pastries. It endorses Royal Baking Powder as pure, precisely balanced, and capable of producing light, flaky, and wholesome biscuits and cakes.
A snippet notes The Gazette urges housekeepers to use The Royal for best results in serving hot or cold, emphasizing sweet moistness and pleasing taste without digestion concerns. The claim highlights a favored product tied to kitchen use.
Mr J L Hunt will erect an eight room one story home on Thomaston street above Mrs Reynolds residence. The $1800 house, expected complete in about sixty days, will enhance street beauty with A O Bennett of Griffin as contractor.
Reduced excursion rates via Savannah and the U S S Co are in effect for summer travel. Tickets returnable by October 31 with meals and berths on steamers from Savannah to New York and Boston. Information available from Central of Ga Ry agents or J C Haile Savannah GA.
On July 4 in Greensboro Alabama Miss Rickett Tindell married Col Frank M Simonton. The couple is welcomed in Barnesville where Col Simonton is highly regarded and The Gazette offers congratulations to the newlyweds.
By order of Pike county Georgia court, the executor will sell on the premises in Barnesville on the first Tuesday in August 1896 forty acres more or less between Brown Avenue and Mill Street. The land fronts Brown Avenue from J C Adams to the Oaks lot and extends to Mill Street. Bounded by Brown Avenue Thurman Weldon and others on the West and by Mill Street Adams Pixley J M Akin and Milner on the South and East by Mill Street. Sold as the estate of C W Brown deceased to pay debts and for distribution. Terms cash. C L Brown Executor.
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