29 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1897
Page
1
Miss Janie Bush has accepted a teaching position at the R. Banks Stephens Institute in Forsyth. A Gordon Institute graduate, she is described as a fine teacher and will begin duties soon.
Mr A M Schoen of Atlanta representing the South-Eastern Tariff Association inspected Barnesville's electric light plant and found the installation well done with no defects. The favorable report was filed from Brooklyn on February 29, 1897.
Tom Langford, interviewed in Zébulon jail by an attorney for Taylor Delk, reportedly refused to exonerate Delk and hinted he would reveal statements strengthening the state's murder case against Delk.
House and lot on Zebulon Street Barnesville close to depot school and three churches. Includes garden barn fruit water and ample land for two building lots. Will sell cheap and consider trades. See M G Howarp to discuss.
A single milch cow is offered for sale by R L Swarts. The notice provides no further details such as price age or marks.
Barnesville gains a large enterprise as the Atlanta Chemical Co moves its plant and offices to town and becomes Barnesville Medicine Co. Led by president E M Blalock the move aims to boost local industry with King’s Royal Germetuer production and extensive operations in Barnesville. The firm plans to advertise widely and expand facilities as soon as possible.
County commissioners of Pike authorize road improvements at Potato Creek along Zebulon and Barnesville road. A large crew operates under W. C. Jenkins, chairman, directing efforts on both sides of the bridge. Work aims to ease long-standing travel and benefit county residents.
Monday morning Col. J. J. Rogers on behalf of Mrs. Whitehurst sold the vacant 23 by 90 foot lot adjoining Mr. T. W. Cochrane's store to Mr. A. L. Mills who will erect a one story brick store for his business. The location is favorable and Mills will occupy the new building once arrangements are made.
The Woman's Shakespearean Club enjoyed a large gathering at Rev H P Myers home last Friday. Prof Jere M Pound spoke brilliantly on parlimentary law as the program’s highlight. Music by Magnita Arnold Mabel Veal Eva Harris and recitation by Dollie Rogers enriched the evening.
Dr J M Brittain returns home this week from vacation and will lead Sunday morning services at the Baptist church. The congregation is urged to attend and give him a cordial welcome home. Everyone is invited to be present.
Mr. S C Bloodworth becomes owner of two ponies traded from T W Cochran and buys a pony phaeton from John T Chambers. His fine team and rig draw attention on the streets while his popularity among young ladies is noted.
Peach harvest across the area collapsed as fruit rotted soon after ripening. About two thirds of the crop spoiled, with only a fraction remaining for shipment. Farmers including W. C Marshburn and Stafford and S. M. Howard reported similar losses, leaving very few peaches available.
The Missionary Institute announced last week will start at the Methodist church on Tuesday August 3. The Gazette expects a large turnout and promises engaging sessions with attendees well entertained.
A Sunday 11 a m joint service by Epworth League and B Y P U at the Methodist church proved interesting and profitable. Mr R Powell Stephens presided and the life and works of Paul were explored. Papers by Miss Jean Mitchell and Miss Ruth Hodges, Prof J Clifton Elder, with talks by Dr T J Watts and Prof E A Pound, highlighted the event. Miss Mabel Veal sang a vocal solo to enhance the program.
The card advertises a valuable home place owned by Uncle Morgan Howard. It notes a good location and potential as a boarding house, stating the property is offered for sale cheap and should attract buyers.
Work on the Stafford Huguley Hosiery Co brick factory started Tuesday morning. The contractor A. O. Bennett aims to finish the splendid structure by September first.
Capt Redding, a popular local figure, remains ill but shows marked improvement over last week. Once gravely ill, he now begins a hopeful recovery as residents wish for rapid and permanent health restoration.
Millard P. Bush of Lamont sent watermelons to Barnesville this week. One melon weighed 53 pounds and was described as a fine fruit.
Miss Trella Henderson will leave next week to teach in Henry county. A Gordon Institute graduate she is expected to render satisfactory service at the local school.
Mr A J Shearhouse who recently bought the dwelling of Mr Edgar L Rogers is greatly improving the place adding several rooms and making it a pretty commodious home Forsyth street is making great improvements.
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