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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1896
Page
1
Edgars Rogers announces a sweeping summer sale to clear all clothing items. He proclaims dollar value equivalence and slashed prices with a goal to sell every piece, regardless of cost, as summer pods arrive.
The county held a calm primary with 1070 votes cast. G. T. Weldon and J. D. Yarbrough lead the county ticket, backed by members from diverse sections. J. C. Slade secured the sheriff unexpired term by a solid majority over R. C. Jonson.
The Monroe Advertiser defends Judge Beck for a swift Zebulon case against the Delks, saying the trial was fair and impartial, with all reasonable concessions provided. Vows public support and asserts the verdict of guilty will stand.
Prof A J Clark of Barnesville was unanimously elected president of Bethel Male College at Cuthbert and will start work after settling his Barnesville furniture business. The board praised his prior tenure at schools, noting his discipline and record of success in Southwest Georgia. He will join his father to run the college, with opening planned for next fall.
Closing exercises at the Jeff Davis Institute in Zebulon began yesterday and continue through today and tomorrow. Principal Prof. W. D. Thurman leads the program with assistance from Miss Mary Thurman of Barnesville. The school has prospered under their care and the community is invited to attend.
A cordial invitation invites Baptist ministers of Pike and adjacent counties to Barnesville Baptist Church on the second Monday after the first Sunday in June at 10 o'clock a.m. to form a Minister's Union for experience exchange, better fellowship, and denominational interests.
Mr J J Carson was nominated for Tax Receiver in the primary last Saturday but votes showed he had not resided in the state twelve months and was thus ineligible. Another nomination will be held on June 27 to select a Tax Receiver.
Prospect Church hosted a large Children’s Day program in Redbone district. A well prepared program with songs and recitations delighted attendees, lasting all day. A hearty noon dinner drew everyone together, and the Redbone community was praised for hosting a pleasant event.
The World’s Fair tests found no baking powder equal to Royal 80 pure in rising power. The Royal brand stood out for its superior leavening performance compared with others.
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