27 May 1897
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1897
Page
1
The new passenger depot is finished and in use enhancing local transit. A large auditorium for Gordon Institute is planned with 316 incandescent lights to create a bright scene when electricity starts. Residents anticipate park improvements and tasteful new fences, trees, and two story home additions in the town.
Miss Carriehenri Davis entertained a small group of friends Monday evening with cordial hospitality. The pleasant visit passed quickly and ended all too soon as goodbyes were spoken.
Dr. J M Brittain returned from Auburn Georgia after delivering the commencement sermon for the Perry Rainey Institute to a large audience. He plans to preach the commencement sermon for Monroe Female College at Forsyth on Sunday.
Mr W. J. Williamson marked his seventy fifth birthday last Friday at his Colliers station home. He enjoyed a reunion with his children and grandchildren, with an excellent dinner and a most enjoyable day. The Gazette wishes him many more such occasions.
Rev Julien S Rodgers of Macon filled the Baptist pulpit for morning and evening services Sunday. In the morning his subject was He leadeth me and in the evening he spoke about heaven. He is a relatively new minister but already an interesting preacher.
Mr and Mrs W C Stafford invite the young people of Barnesville to their Thomaston street home The terraces for a Phantom party this Thursday evening The Stafford residence is described as one of Barnesvilles loveliest and happiest homes and a large crowd is expected to attend
Gen John B Gordon will give the commencement address at Gordon Institute Chapel on June 16 at 11 a.m. A 3:30 p.m. informal reception follows for Confederate Veterans in Pike County. Commander Jnc T Hunt urges all Monroe and Upson veterans to attend and join a Confederate Veterans reunion.
Lieut and Mrs. F L Palmer hosted an elegant evening for Gordon Institute battalion officers. Delicate refreshments and engaging games featured the event. Attendees included Miss Marilyn Wellens, Mr. W H Blitch, Miss Eva Harris, Mr Lawrence Hunt, and many others with Lieuts Liggin and Mott among the guests.
Jeff Davis Fire Company members shared a hearty meal at the Matthews Hotel on Monday evening. Host C. E. Marshall provided a fine supper and the gathering was described as a very pleasant social occasion with nearly all members present.
Miss May Franklin of Barnesville will graduate from Gordon Institute this commencement and be presented by her father Mr J R Franklin with a fine phaeton from Summers Buggy Co. The article praises her beauty and scholastic record and predicts well deserved good fortune.
Dr W J Cox was appointed surgeon for the Central of Georgia Railway Company at Barnesville last Friday in a surprised move. A Southern Medical College Atlanta graduate with a growing Barnesville practice he has quickly gained friends and is expected to render satisfactory service.
A vintage patent remedy claims rapid relief for coughing. The advertisement asserts the product cures coughs and related throat irritations, marketed as a quick home remedy.
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