Electric lights bring new pride to Barnesville town
A long humorous reminiscence about Barnesville’s modernizing scene with trimmed shade trees and electric lights. The writer jokes about horses, streetcars, and dummies, then wanders through a compact history of electricity from Gilbert to Edison, noting Franklin’s kite experiment and early telegraph advances. He ends by promising to try keeping his horse Rattler in the glow of the new light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epior Gazette
Barnesville
Old Rattler
Rattler
Gilbert
Colchester
Eng
Benjamin Franklin
Boston
Sir Humphry Davy
Prof
Morse
Edison
Ben Franklin
Ben
For Sale Hammond Hotel Thomaston Ga House and Lot
For sale the Hammond Hotel property in Thomaston Georgia includes a ten room house with parlor office six bedrooms dining kitchen and out buildings on a one acre corner lot fronting two streets near the public square. Asking price 3000 on any terms. W T Hammond agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomaston
Hammond Hotel
Public Square
W. T. Hammond
Agt
A Farmer Boy’s View Of Country Life And Liberty
A farmer boy laments long delays in farm life and defends country living. He argues farmers enjoy liberty, urges practical farming economy over political theory, and urges education via the Commissioner to learn farm economy and improve profitability. He compares farm success to commercial careers and calls for readers to study and act on better farming practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Gacerre
Baird
Health and death notices from Pike county community
The health of the community shows improvement with convalescents among the ill. Mrs Mary Grace near Zebulon is near death. Mr John Williams of Pike county died near Meansville and was buried at New Hope church. Mr and Mrs Owen Ridley lost their only child. J T Headly, famed writer, has died. The Congregational church mourns many clergy losses and honors Dr William Kincaid and Hon R C Horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Elliott
Mary Grace
Zebulon
John Williams
Pike County
Meansville
New Hope Church
Owen Ridley
Jones Beecher Bush
Jennie Chapman
Gideon Horn
Congregational Church of the
United States
William Kincaid
New York
R. C. Horn
J. T. Headly
America
Congregational Church
J.B
Sunday School Convention in Newnan GA April 13 14 15
The State Sunday School Association will hold its annual meeting in Newnan Georgia on April 13 14 and 15. Delegates are urged from every Sunday School and railroads offer reduced rates. President W S Witham leads preparations with eminent speakers from several states and Revival No 2 as the new song book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Sunday School Association
Newnan
W.S. Witham
Atlanta
Gouncil Proceedings In Barnesville Ga February 15 1897
City council meets in Barnesville with Mayor Huguley presiding. The Jas Britt case is declared guilty with 15 days imprisonment or a $15 fine. Finances show a total of 559.78 for various city expenses. The council discusses renting space for produce storage, manure disposal, nightwatch duties, and a redrafted building committee request. Public notices for local ads follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chamber
Barnesville
Huguley
Marshburn
Stafford
Council
Jas Britt
Edward Elder
Electric Light and Water Works
Stillwell-Bierce, Smith Vaile Co
A. & N. M. Block
Potts
Thompson Liquor Co
J. C. Collier Co
Alderman Smith
Murphey
Howard
Colora Union Schools
G. E. Hucatey
Storekeeper shoots man over fifteen cents in Georgia
Tom Atkinson, a Burshy store proprietor near Griffin, shot and killed John Rucker as he fled after a 15 cent dispute. Atkinson was arrested, the killing described as unprovoked. the piece condemns the violence and urges stronger legal remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitution
Tom Atkinson
Burshy
Griffin
John Rucker
Rucker
Atkinson
West
Georgia
Empire State
South
Chambers Drug Store Thrives Under New Management
Patrons praise growth at Chambers Drug Store led by W H Chambers and Dr T J Watts. The store reports rising patronage and a strong line of goods with a focus on solid business practices. Community response indicates appreciation for their efforts to earn a liberal trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers
W. H. Chambers
T. J. Watts
Marshburns Bargains Store Claims Lowest Prices in Barnesville
The piece asserts that Mr. V. Marshburn offers the cleanest and best selected stock of dry goods Notions Shoes Hats and clothing and sells at prices lower than competitors. It urges buyers with limited cash to visit Marshburns Bargains Store to stretch their money with low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. ©. Marshburn
Barnesville
Marshburns
Morris Jacobs Promotes New Barnesville Business
The Gazette directed attention to Morris Jacobs new Barnesville enterprise. Since his arrival he has built a solid business and acts as a good citizen. He plans to offer a higher quality stock and serve customers seeking first class goods, with continuing Gazette announcements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Morris Jacobs
Barnesville
The
Gazette
Job Printing On Short Notice Prepared
Local printers announce readiness to handle all kinds of job printing on short notice. They invite customers to bring projects and discuss quick turnaround options.
For Sale Cheap Barnesville Property and Adjacent Farmland
Two story brick store house and lot on Main Street Barnesville fronting 31 feet with 78 feet depth, known as The Racket and once owned by C. C. Holmes. Also 200 acres near Barnesville corporate limits adjacent to the Atlanta Division of Central Railroad. Contact Howard M. Sairu at 314 Second St. Macon Ga for details.
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Barnesville
C. C. Holmes
Atlanta
Central Railroad
Howard M. Sairu
Second St
Macon
Big Bargains For Thirty Days At Zebulon Store
Mrs Minnie McDowell’s Place on Zebulon advertises large discounts for the next thirty days. Customers are urged to shop early for the best selections and prices across the store.
Summers Buggy 60 Promises Best Barnesville Vehicle
Advertisement promotes Barnesville buggy by Summers Buggy 60, inviting customers to come and be sold the best buggy ever made in Barnesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
New Repair Shop Opens For Buggy Wagon Farm Work
J. W. Wooparp announces a repair shop in the rear of A. O. Murphey & Hunt's warehouse in Barnesville Georgia offering overhauls on buggies wagons and all farm work for 1897. Charles Chatfield horse shoer joins, satisfaction guaranteed. Call to visit and try services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Murphey & Hunt
Charles Chatfield
J. W. Wooparp
Barnesville
Cascarets Featured For Liver Kidney and Bowel Health
A short medical advertisement touts Cascarets as a stimulant for the liver kidneys and bowels. It claims no sickness weakness or griping and emphasizes gentle regularity.
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Goungil
T. W. Cochran
Clerk & Treas
Joe W. Reeves
Jor. W. BrEvers
Sound Logic
Minnie McDow
Ell
Barnesville, GA
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