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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1896
Page
1
Edgar L. Rogers declares any dollar type offers equal buying power and vows to slash prices to move all summer clothing. He emphasizes fiscal boldness and a broad store-wide sale to clear stock regardless of cost.
All lawns jaconets dimities and linens are reduced by half this summer to clear stock before next season. The seller emphasizes the need to sell now and warns the items will not carry over to next summer.
Press comments in several papers praise swift trials of outlaws like Tom Delk of Pike county who was arrested, tried, convicted, and sentenced to hang in one week. They argue rapid justice reduces lynching and shows courts will act firmly to deter crime.
Major E A Garlington Inspector General United States Army arrived Monday to inspect Gordon Institute Cadet battalion. The 2 to 5 pm inspection tested field movements and manual of arms. He praised the cadets as up to date and well drilled and his report to the Adjutant General will be awaited. He had previously impressed locals as a fine officer.
At Milner's Cross Roads Rev J M Brittain will preach next Sunday afternoon June 7 at 3 30 oclock. Everyone invited to attend.
Invitations issued for Gordon Institute 24th annual commencement. Events run Sunday June 14 to Wednesday June 17 include sermons, exhibits, declamation contests, military and literary programs, and graduating exercises with noted speakers from Savannah.
Taylor Delk was brought to Barnesville from Zebulon after a confusing trial and a hang sentence set for June 19. A crowd gathered before the Northbound train carried him to Atlanta under Sheriff Slade and two deputies. J H McWilliams, Delk’s captor, was entertained by locals and paid several sums by county and citizens totaling about 500 dollars, with Governor rewards expected. he left for Senoia Friday morning.
William Waller of Piedmont died Wednesday morning last week at age 81. A devoted Christian and Baptist, he was buried Thursday at Bethiloh Church in Upson County by Undertaker Smith. He was the father of Rev. J. M. Waller, formerly of Barnesville.
Real estate notice describes a six room house in Forrens with offer terms and an application contact. Details are sparse but indicate a straightforward property listing.
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