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Newspaper

Barnesville Gazette

Location

Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1897

Page

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Wheels for Eight Dollars Listed in Notice

A brief notice mentions a limited run of four or five sets of new wheels priced at eight dollars each. The fragment indicates a sale or advertisement focused on low-cost bicycle tires or rims.

Robinson in Jail After Preliminary Trial in Milner

Robinson Sr. who shot young Fisher had a preliminary trial at Milner yesterday and was bound over in the sum of 500 dollars. Failing to give this, he was remanded to jail at Zebulon, but it was thought he would be bailed out last night. Fisher's condition is becoming more serious.

Robinson Griffin News Robinson, Sr Young Fisher Milner Zebulon Fisher

Barnesville Faces Urgent Need for 25 New Houses

The community tearfully notes a shortage of dwellings as new homes continually rise but demand far exceeds supply. Citizens are urged to form a syndicate to build homes for those moving to Barnesville. Twenty five houses are needed immediately.

Barnesville

Pleasant impromptu music sociable at Kennedy home

On Thursday night November 4 Barnesville residents gathered at Mr. and Mrs. John L Kennedy's home for an undress sociable. The event featured musical performances by Misses Daisy Rogers Belle Rose Mittie Rose Arley Murphey and Messrs Frank M Stafford James A Blalock James Marcellus Cochran and others with refreshments served by the Kennedy party and assistants. The host couple extended thanks to all attendees for their hospitality.

John L. Kennedy Barnesville Sleep Kentucky Daisy Rogers Belle and Mittie Rose Arley Murphey Frank M. Stafford James A. Blalock James Marcellus Cochrane

Mr Williams Dead Near Milner

Mr Hezekiah Williams an elderly resident near Milner died Sunday night at about seventy five. He was described as a peaceable quiet man who lived a good life and was buried near Unionville Monday afternoon by Undertaker Summers.

Hezekiah Williams Milner Unionville Undertaker Summers

Handsome Residence Nears Completion for Mr Edgar L Rogers

The elegant residence of Mr. Edgar L. Rogers nears completion and shows great advantage. Rogers spared no pains or money in a modern, convenient home of fine workmanship. The house will do honor to Barnesville.

Edgar. L. Rogers Rogers Barnesville

Prisoner transport plan aids Jasper roads

Mr. Bob Talmadge of Monticello Georgia. he is in town to transfer two Pike county prisoners to Jasper county to labor on public roads. Jasper county commissioners pay Pike county four dollars per prisoner per month for all prisoners. The program improves public highways and is popular with residents.

Bob Talmadge Monticello Pike County Jasper Couty Jasper Jasper County

Hurt With It Rock Incident Involving Collier

Tuesday morning J C Collier was struck on the head by a rock tossed by Walter Spence. He suffered severe pain and was taken to Dr B J Clark’s office for medical care from Dr Clark and Dr J M Anderson. The wound is not serious and is expected to heal in a few days. the incident is regretted by all, especially by Mr Spence.

J. C. Collier Walter Spence Collier B. J. Clark Clark J. M. Anderson Mr. Spence

Jack Harp Fined in Barnesville Disorder

Jack Harp, a local resident, was fined 5.70 after a Saturday mayor's court appearance for a minor offense. He then spoke loudly and received several blows from the marshal's club, leading to another case and a 10.00 fine.

Jack Harp John Collier Barnesville

United Congregational Conference At Fredonia Church

The United Congregational Conference met at Fredonia church near Barnesville for four days with good attendance and profits. Dedicatory services for the new Presbyterian church are set for the second Sunday in December with evangelist Dr. J. B. Mack to preach. Rev. W. M. Hunter leads the community praising the church’s completion as one of Georgia’s most beautiful small churches.

United Congregational Conference Fredonia Church Barnesville New Presbyterian Church J. B. Mack Presbyterian Church Georgia W. M. Hunter

False smallpox report shocks Barnesville

A false small pox claim sparked surprise and indignation in Barnesville. Dr. J. M. Anderson and his patient denied any symptoms while Dr. B. J. Head found the report baseless. Mayor Smith called for a law to punish those who started and spread the rumor. The panic subsided as the report proved unfounded.

Barnesville J. M. Anderson Anderson B. J. Head Head Smith

Barber Shop Enlarged Behind P O Jones

O M Jones announces expansion of his barber shop by hiring another experienced white barber. The shop will run four chairs with prompt service and first class work. Located next to P O.

O. M. Jones P. O

Cotton Fire at Hunt and Bush Warehouse

At 7 30 p m Monday a fire alarm warned crews to a cotton blaze at Hunt and Bush's warehouse. Firemen hurried from the city hall where they were meeting and quickly discharged a strong water stream to extinguish the flames. The fire was soon under control.

Hunt & Bush

Larger boiler installed to expand buggy works

Jackson G. Smith's shops close this week to install a boiler twice the size of the old one. The boiler moved from the depot on Tuesday and will be in place soon. Smith aims to fully meet demand for his Barnesville Buggy with a modern, high capacity plant capable of producing thousands yearly.

Jackson G. Smith Smith Barnesville

Cure for chronic diarrhea cited by Gaars Mills man

Mr. P. E. Grisham of Gaars Mills La. testifies that after trying many medicines he found Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to cure his chronic diarrhea. The ad notes the medicine covers colic cholera morbus dysentery and diarrhea and is sold in 25 and 50 cent sizes by J H Blackburn Druggist.

P. E. Grisham Gaars Mills Chamberlain J. H. Blackburn

For Sale 100 Acre Farm Near Town

100 acre farm offered near town for sale. prospective buyers directed to P O box 17t for applications.

P. O

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. L. Mills Barnesville, Ga Jee. W. Reeves Joe W. Reeves Bancy and THE Mr Williams Gotton Blackburn's Drug Store M. Mapshdupt V. O. Marshburn
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