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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1896
Page
4
Dress goods for spring 1896 announced with new fabrics and novelties from silk and wool Mozambiques to velvet serges. Store claims to be Barneville’s only dress goods shop with a complete stock and invites customers to visit or request samples.
The text praises Henry G. Turner and Sam Jones while noting many Georgians seek federal seats amid political trickery. It cautions that the political landscape is uncertain, with many candidates and looming disappointment. It also notes Kentucky’s legislature adjourned without electing a U.S. Senator, illustrating political dysfunction.
It is not too late to consider further the cotton acreage and the national business, which will be transacted with the view of a large but unprofitable cotton crop.
The financial debate between Hon Hoke Smith and Hon Charles F. Crisp should educate readers on the question. The speakers urge laying aside prejudice in advance to enable a clear discussion.
Alex Carr condemned to death for killing H. O. King in Atlanta declares he is save and has been acting as if he were crazy. The admission creates a sensation and draws attention to his mental state and upcoming proceedings.
Hon. Charles F. Crisp delivers remarks at Griffin with tickets selling at one fare round trip to Atlanta Forsyth Carrollton and intermediate points via Central of Georgia Railway.
A commentator questions how silver can regain former prominence given 600,000,000 coins versus an earlier total under 100,000,000, deeming it an impossible task. The note frames metal value as tightly linked to supply limits and historical coinage levels.
The speaker argues there is no true bimetalism and that the gold standard, by circulating gold and silver money, effectively creates a form of bimetalism.
An advertisement claims One Minute Cough Cure hits the right spot and timing when coughs or colds strike. It urges readers to take the medicine to stop coughing promptly.
Millinery shop in Barnesville announces fresh ideas from recent New York openings. The owner promises low prices and flexible terms cash or credit to please customers and support the new millinery business in town.
Matting and rugs offered from 35¢ to 1.00 per yard with plain and stripe matting 12½ to 25 cents per yard. Large rugs range from 50¢ to 1.50. Five rugs priced 2.50 to 5.00. Stock exceeds 18 complete in every detail. Carpets and an installment plan available at cash prices.
The piece argues that many talented sellers fail for lacking the right morality and cash flow. It praises merchants who balance cash, brains, energy, honesty and liberality and advocates cash or time terms with credit for prompt payers.
Mrs. Kuma Vasner leads the department at J C Collier Co of Barnesville offering ready to make up spring dresses. Local shop promotes custom sewing and alterations for new season wear.
Georgians may attend next week as Hoke Smith and Mr. Crisp debate the silver coinage question. The discussion centers on 1873 silver policy, gold standard, and the nation’s monetary system, with reflections on money versus currency and the political stakes for Democrats.
An 19th century advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and lists price at 25 cents per box with S. B. Burr Jr. as the seller.
Hundreds of new suits arrive from top U S clothing houses with lower prices. Boys wool suits four dollars seventy five and mens suits six fifty to ten dollars earlier. Extra pants and childrens wear featured. Shrewd buyers urged to visit for cash savings. We travel to the metropolis to secure value.
The text argues Barnesville population 3900 with a 500 student school will support a new laundry. It recalls a former operator who moved on, leaving Barnesville without laundry and urging a reliable laundyman to establish service soon to meet local demand.
Lieut A R Piper commandant of Gordon Institute Cadets has been informed after an Army examination at Fort Leavenworth that he passed the board's test satisfactorily. The War Department notice from Washington confirms his qualifications and follows the exam in which he was evaluated.
Dates listed for tax receiver bounds and townships include Zebulon Hope Flat Rock Piedmont Meanesville Barnesville Williamson and Beeks Concord Molena Liffey Milner Liberty Hill and others with sequence through April May and into early June. Signatories T R Pike County W and Samra.
Burt Packards offer correct shaped men shoes and Drew Selbys ladies lines with new stock unavailable elsewhere. 8000 invested in Barnesville and 6000 in Toomastor, totaling 14900. We aim to dominate local trade with cash or credit while in business.
A brief item lists fabrics and sewing notions with prices including Best calico 4 and 5c Good Sea Island 5c Fine dress gighouws 3c Hooks and eyes 1e 1d. The entry presents a shop window style summary of fabric and notions and their costs.
A fragmented record shows an endorsement by the War Department granting a promotion upon vacancy. The text also mixes names and a notarized statement from December 6, 1986, with a testimonial advertisement for Hall's Catarrh remedy by F. J. Curnay & Co. Toledo, Ohio. The garbled items imply a legal or military form and a product pitch.
Mrs Helen Woodward of Virginia will give an illustrated health lecture at the opera house this afternoon at 3 30 on Mental Moral and Physical Health of Women and Health and Beauty how to attain and preserve it The lecture is exclusively for ladies mothers and daughters with no admission charge All invited to attend.
The second quarterly conference for the West Monroe circuit will be held on the Saturday before the first Sunday in April at Tabernacle church. Full attendance is desired as there will be business of much importance for the conference to consider.
In Barnesville Georgia on March 10 1896 Barker's Guarantee Fund Life Association of Atlanta acknowledges receipt of a $2000 check and returns a $2400 Guarantee Fund deposit on Insurance Policy No 1240 for the deceased C Holmes guardian for Bessie Gray Holmes aged twenty one and a half months. The settlement was made within three days after proof of death. About 3 500 000 in insurance written and only four death claims.
All parties indebted to the estate of Mrs. Bessie G Holmes and all parties holding claims against this estate are hereby notified to report same to the undersigned James G Homes Administrator of the estate of Bessie G Holmes
The notice lists assorted items with low prices including rubbertip pencils at 5c per dozen, Gloria umbrellas at 52c, dress shirts 42c, corsets, tea and paper goods, and various fabrics and hosiery. Located in Barnesville, from J C Collier Co.
The Stafford Huguley Hosiery Company plans to restart the Barnesville Hosiery Co mill in about two weeks with a small initial staff. As orders grow and samples meet demand, employment will rise to about six workers, with large northern houses securing all products. The company, owned by J W Stafford & Sons and G E Huguley, will operate on strict business principles with no high salaried execs. Officers are President G E Huguley and Secretary Treasurer B F Stafford. No superintendent yet elected.
Perfect Health claim promoting Tutt's Liver Pills to regulate bowels and produce vigor. Ad highlights cures for sick headache malaria biliousness constipation and related diseases with emphasis on absolute efficacy and universal benefit.
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