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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1899
Page
8
J M Heap of Zebulon Georgia writes of the death of C F Redding praising his sixteen years of friendship and noting his gentleness, selflessness, and steadfast religious life. He hopes Redding’s virtues will inspire others and asks for comfort for the bereaved.
Bearded customers consider dyeing options and are urged to choose Buckingham's Dye as the best and cleanest solution for grizzly beards.
George W. Jordan, a fashionable barber with twenty years in business, advertises children's hair cutting dyeing and shampooing. He touts artistic taste and clean linen and invites patrons to call and visit next door to the Post Office.
Attention is directed to the advertisement of Mallory Bros. & Co. Macon Georgia dealers in engines bolts cotton gins and presses saw mills grist mills etc They are large and reliable dealers and any one will make no mistake in making purchases from them They operate machine shops and foundry and they will be glad to have you confer with them about anything you may want.
Last week Miss Lizzie Osborn suffered a slight stroke of paralysis. It was very light and after a few days of confinement at home she recovered sufficiently to be out again, a source of joy to her many friends.
Professor W D Thurman leads a Commencement week at Jeff Davis Institute Zebulon with sermons and exhibitions. The schedule runs June 4 to June 7 with speakers Rev W W Childs Rev A B Pope Rev A J Moncrief and Col Claude Estees delivering addresses and diplomas awarded.
Dr. J. B. Mack a distinguished Presbyterian divine has been in the city this week. He organized the Barnesville Presbyterian church and is regarded as one of the strongest ministers in the state with many admirers in town.
A large Barnesville turnout attended a general meeting in Milner on Sunday. Dr. T. J. Watts preached a missionary sermon at 11 o'clock and his effort was praised by all who heard him.
A public notice highlights the san itarium of Dr W A and Dr Rosa F Monnish in Atlanta Georgia. It emphasizes their trustworthiness and extensive medical experience from leading colleges both in the United States and abroad. It invites readers to review their card published elsewhere and to write for services.
Memorial Day observances drew a large Barnesville audience for an afternoon memorial address by Dr. J Harris Chappell of Milledgeville. The speech was praised as magnificent and a model for the occasion, with earnest delivery and historical insights. Dr. Chappell met many Barnesville residents and enjoyed a pleasant stay.
Dr H Nelkin of Nelken Optical Co Atlanta will make regular Barnesville visits. He plans to base at Dr W A Wright's drug store and return in May with dates announced in The Gazette. He will assess eye defects and fit glasses as needed.
The Baptist church meeting continues at the church house and will close with several services. The gathering has produced much good with revived membership and several conversions and additions. Dr. J M Brittain has preached throughout and is valued as pastor and preacher by the church and community.
P. M. Edwards opens a barber shop at the Penny Racket promising the best shaves in Barnesville. Customers receive clean towels and a face cream to prevent burning, plus a hair tonic for dandruff. Call and see me once and you will call again.
An obituary memorial for Culver Castleberry dated March 30 1899. The verse laments a life cut short as a tender, unblown flower claimed by death, praising purity and heavenly light over earthly sorrow. A.L. H. a)
The Atlanta Journal notes significant Memorial Day events from Augusta Savannah and Vicksburg. Confederate veterans visit graves with regimental bands, U S regulars lead salutes, and marines from the Nashville join the procession to honor soldiers of the gray. The piece urges North honor for Confederate bravery and a united nation.
Dr Rolfe Hunt pastor of the Congregational Methodist church will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 3 oclock. Everybody is invited to attend the service.
A Tuesday evening party hosted by Miss Iane Murphey for Miss Annie May Sandwich of Thomaston featured several games and pleasant conversations. Guests included Miss Dean of Eufaula, Ala, and Misses Marion Bloodworth, Mary Minhinnette, Annie May Sandwich, Meta Murphey, with Ed Minhinnette, Asbury Lambdin, Floyd Murphy, Earle Murphey, Lawrence Hunt, Albert Stephens, and Thos K. Rogers enjoying refreshments and the hospitality.
The Barnesville base ball team will go to Griffin Saturday morning to face the Griffin boys on the diamond. The Barnesville players are in good trim and aim for a winning game, with several friends accompanying them. They depart on the nine oclock train Saturday morning.
Friends of Mr. A O Murphey announce he is ill and confined to his Thomaston street home. He has battled poor health for months and well wishers hope for his quick recovery to full health.
Mr F M Stephens seeks an architect from Macon to draft plans for a new home on Forsyth street on the burned lot. Plans are needed to start work soon and remodeling proposals for Mr Robert Mitchell's Greenwood street house may follow once drawn.
Streets of Barnesville are in excellent condition with shade trees enhancing appearance. Chief Marshal W. H. Willis praises the work across all sections, noting the town now looks better and healthier overall.
Mr. W. B. Veal announces his readiness to furnish all the ice needed and invites readers to confer with him. He presents himself as the local go to source for ice supply and efficient service.
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