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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1896
Page
1
Edgar L Rogers announces a two month sale to reduce stock with prices cut far below actual values. He promises a special drive in a few lines of his business to attract customers and clear inventory.
I have a large stock of clothing for sale and will quote low prices to move it. Every garment is offered for sale from today through New Year’s Day. I would rather have the money, even at a sacrifice, than the clothing remain unsold.
A dealer touts wool dress goods sale with a beautiful full assortment offered at special cut prices in all grades. Shops urge customers to call and take advantage of the unusually handsome and cheapest stock in town.
The Barnesville Blues and Gordon Institute Cadets joined the governor's inauguration parade in Atlanta. Blues 21 men under Lieut. Swatts. Cadets 75 under Lieut. Palmer with Cadet Captains Blitch and Hunt. Cadets praised for marching and dress. many attended the Georgia North Carolina football game. Returned home on the late train.
Hon. Charles L. Bartlett was elected to Congress from the district by a large majority. He carried every county including Murphey's home precinct Barnesville by 31 votes. The district election was quiet throughout.
The Floral Club will meet at Mrs. C Ty Tyler's on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. All members urged to be present.
The Manufacturers Record lists Barnesville Georgia armory and auditorium construction let to A O Bennett for about 8000, a Murfreesboro Tennessee party planning a small Barnesville ice plant, and Fort Wayne Jenney Electric Corp underway with Barnesville's electric light plant.
A short guide on croup origins in a cold, early hoarseness, and a rough cough. It advises acting at the first hoarseness and using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent or stop the attack, claiming safety and no harmful ingredients. Sold by Jnc. H. Blackburn, Druggist.
About town notes describe widespread betting on the election, small and large, as crowds watch results Tuesday. Observers compare enthusiastic bettors and losers, then pivot to reflections on ambition persistence and the unending quest for success.
Protracted Methodist meeting enters its fourth week with Rev. Waller continuing as preacher. Mrs. Waller and Rev Brinsfield praise the revival’s fruit as many join the church. Baptist services feature Dr. Brittain on Building in silence and Prof. Branson lecturing to B Y P U. Col. Woodward to speak next Sunday. Benevolent Cards sent to West Monroe circuit members urging cheerful giving.
The Stewards of the West Monroe circuit plan their final gathering next Saturday at 12 o'clock M. at Tabernacle church to close activities for the term.
Rev T H Timmons will preach at Tabernacle on Saturday and Sunday. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered on Sunday at the 11 o clock service. A protracted meeting at the Methodist church featured singing by Rev and Mrs Waller. Their duets pleased all, and their visit was worthwhile. At the Baptist church Mary W Lovelace and Eva Harris sang a duet to widespread appreciation. The performance was exceedingly well rendered.
A large feature ad from the J C Collier Co of Barnesville and Thomaston touts the firm as one of the largest and liveliest in the state. It urges readers to visit their store at once to take advantage of big offerings and value.
Miss Esther Respess married Mr. F H Chatfield on Wednesday of last week in Upson county. The couple is described as a splendid pair with many friends in Barnesville and surrounding areas. The Gazette extends warm congratulations to the newlyweds.
A bold claim for fast relief from headaches with Dr Miles Pan Pints advertised as a cure in twenty minutes. The pitch mentions one cent a dove and notes availability at druggists.
Having sold my farm I offer all horses mules cows buggies wagons and farming implements except corn and hogs. Terms to suit purchaser. 800 bushels of Zelner's Select cotton seed at 35 cents per bushel or exchange 1 for 2. Delivery at Cooperative Mfg Co Forsyth or at my home. See me at once S H ZeLNeR Goggansville Ga.
City tax now due with time to pay expiring November 20 1896. T. W. Cochran serves as Clerk and Treasurer.
Forepaugh Sells Bros Circus announces sale of round trip tickets to Macon and Atlanta on specified November dates. Macon tickets priced $1.70 and Atlanta tickets $2.40. Tickets limited to two days. W J Vandivere.
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