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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1898
Page
1
Barnesville pledges the largest local celebration of the era on July 4 with grand preparations. Senator Benjamin Tillman of South Carolina will lecture on Our Country claiming sixty minutes of the hottest discourse, and organizers urge every resident to attend.
Veterans planning to attend the National Reunion in Atlanta are urged to submit their names immediately. Provide details to either Maj. J.T. Hunt in Barnesville or Dr. J. B. Matthews in Zebulon so accommodations can be arranged without delay.
The two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs C P Saffold Pauline died after a short illness. Interment was at Goggansville with funeral services at Mr Saffolds home on Greenwood street conducted by Rev W S Stevens. The parents thank neighbors and friends for their kindness during illness and death.
The Georgia Teachers' Association gathers at Indian Spring from June 29 to July 2. Barnesville holds a key link to the Association. Prof. J. M. Pound serves as first vice president and Prof. J. E. Kemp as treasurer, both appearing on this year's program with noteworthy speeches.
Miss Lucile Blackburn entertained visiting friends Mr. Kirby Willingham of Thomson and Miss Inez Thweatt of Yatesville with a lawn party Thursday evening last week. A large group of young people attended and the event was greatly enjoyed.
Dr and Mrs C H Perdue return Saturday from their bridal tour. The couple married June 8 1898 and are held in high esteem. They are expected to have a happy married life and receive best wishes from many friends.
The Lifsey Springs annual picnic is set for Saturday July 2 with proprietor C L Lifsey offering free baths for the day. A large crowd is expected.
The Zebulon court house was struck by lightning last week and the resulting current damaged other parts of the building. Insurance covers the damage through a company represented by Edward Elder. The matter will be settled soon and the building repaired.
Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo promotes Favorite Prescription as a tonic to strengthen the nervous system and improve appetite for expectant mothers, claiming it makes childbirth safer and less painful. Mrs Pearl Walton of Nebraska testifies to relief from sickness and fatigue after use. Dr Pierce's Pellets cited for constipation.
Last week the Gordon Institute military department revealed new assignments including Major George A. Wight Captains George H. Warthen and Pierce Hammond First lieutenants Leon K. Willingham Jackson Bush Marion Head W H Bolton L Brown and several noncommissioned ranks with T A Powell M Hughs H Jessup W R Murphey and others.
Stockholders met in the auditorium Monday afternoon to accept the charter and elect permanent officers. Directors named include Mayor W. B. Smith as president and Prof. Jere M. Pound as vice-president with B. H. Hardy as secretary and H. P. Powell as treasurer. Other directors are E. Rogers, M. Stafford, J. L. Kennedy, S. N. Woodward, and J. P. Thurman. The association shows good prospects for Barnesville.
Milner shifts from a quiet pleasant town to progressive policy. Four years after building an elegant school house a larger vision is set. Rev. Rolfe Hunt D D has been named principal with enthusiastic support and a full corps of assistants to be announced soon. Board salaries range from seven twenty to eight dollars monthly. This marks the start of great things for Milner.
A cordial social gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Otis A Murphey honored Miss Susie Hunt of Columbus. Many friends attended and enjoyed the evening as Miss Hunt made many friends during her stay in the city.
For sale now several bushels of very fine Irish potatoes. Well matured stock offered in three varieties. See or telephone W. S. Stevens, Thomaston Street.
Mr. J. De Quincy Nash, Gordon Institute graduate, will join the faculty next term taking the post vacated by Prof. Carl Monk. He may serve as commandant of the Cadet Battalion and will work actively during vacation at the school.
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