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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1897
Page
5
Local residents and visitors listed include Mr. Morris Jacobs in Macon. Mrs. Hodges and Mrs. Moreland visiting. Col. Leon Greer and Mr. Reynolds in town. numerous trips to Atlanta Eaton ton Madison Thomson and Savannah. Also ads for Pearline and Dr Tichnor’s Antiseptic and a Barnesville school term wrap.
Classified notice lists twenty good residence lots for sale on Forsyth Street with easy terms. Apply to E. L. Rogers for details.
Delineator June issue features Butterick Pattern 1338 a velvet bolero jacket with mousseline de soie and jet trim. It notes cost from 2.50 to 6.00 and highlights an immense stock of velvets mair es fine cloths silk wool cotton textures and trims including passementerie laces and braids.
Dr. J. M. Brittain pastor of Barnesville Baptist church traveled to Griffin Saturday and preached at the Baptist church Sunday morning and evening while Rev. T. W. O'Kelly was sick at Indian Spring. He reports a very pleasant day in Griffin.
A. L. Mills' advertises hats ribbons and laces for graduation commencements inviting customers to shop for caps gowns and related accessories.
A gold ring is in the possession of Mr. Z. T. Evans. The owner may claim it by identifying the ring and paying twenty five cents for this notice.
Professor H M Fletcher reports a missing badge bearing his name and requests its return. A return to the professor is desired at the earliest opportunity.
Gordon Institute's Mr Samuel D Hewlette will deliver the closing exercises address at Union High School near Molena on Friday evening. He is described as a bright young man and is expected to give a splendid speech for the occasion.
Wesleyan alumnae and former pupils are invited to gather in Mrs. L. K. Rogers room at Gordon Institute Friday afternoon at 5 o’clock.
Mr. Homer Carreker, Gordon Institute 1896 graduate and principal of Union High School near Molena, visited Barnesville on Saturday. The school has had good attendance this session, and closing exercises are planned for Friday evening likely to be interesting.
Special attention to the Prescription department promises medicines compounded strictly per the Doctor's prescription. Quality is emphasized as most important, ensuring customers receive personal service from a registered Pharmacist.
The advertisement promotes Butterick Pattern 9042 with a tailor made blue cloth costume featuring black braid decoration. Prices range from 3.00 to 10.00. It also touts a complete stock of dress goods fancy braids ribbons lace and ornate trimmings at competitive prices.
Molena High School will hold closing exercises next Monday and Tuesday evenings. Splendid programs have been arranged and the community is urged to attend. Prof. J Holmes Jordan and assistants deserve commendation for their work.
The Central railroad has been making improvements on their property near Mr Reese's residence, an addition to the house that was much needed. The project is expected to be appreciated by Mr Reese and the town, and his many friends praise every good thing that comes to him.
Dr. T. R. Kendall, a highly regarded minister of the North Georgia Conference, has been visiting his sister Mrs. L. K. Rogers for several days, drawing admiration from Barnesville residents who welcome his presence.
The Cash Corner Store touts low prices and top value for country produce. They invite customers to visit Saturday evening for a free plate of ice cream and a glass of lemonade, emphasizing fair and honest dealing.
A Gog ginsville Sunday school picnic last Friday drew a large crowd and a pleasant day. Free lemonade and a big dinner highlighted the event, with Barnesville residents praising Gog ginsville hosts led by Mr. E. Rumble for their generous treatment.
A pair of ladies gloves were found in the Editor of THE Gazette's coat pocket during a Gog ginsville picnic Friday. He cannot identify the owner and offers the gloves to the rightful owner or her suitor. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Cures Piles Scalds Burns.
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