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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1896
Page
5
A Barnesville Ga reader commends Edward Elder of the Old Reliable Fire Insurance Agency for prompt settlement of fire damage. The tenant house fire occurred August 18 with payment issued August 22, four days after the event.
Gordon Institute travels to Macon for a Thursday afternoon game at Central City Park. Manager Sam Hewlette reports the Cadets prepared for a tough test and Barnesville expects creditable play. Expected lineup includes Edwards center rush Wellborn Cunningham Jenkins Whitfield Johnson duBignon Simmons Sullivan Hewlette.
The new home of Mr. Eneas S Murphey is nearing completion. It will be an improvement on the earlier burned structure with concrete walls retained and added verandas. The residence promises to be an elegant dwelling.
Barnesville activity centers on visits and stays from residents and guests. Local figures J. W. Hightower, Walter B. Smith, C. L. Brown, and Miss Dorothy Banks appear among social calls, trips to Atlanta, Forsyth, Cedartown, and Griffin, with church, school, and civic engagement noted. The piece also mentions cottonseed meal deliveries, a public meeting, and recent funerals alongside bank news and marital tidings.
The Adams family extends thanks to friends for support during the death of their sister Miss Lonnie Dawson.
All stores and business houses will close today for Thanksgiving and stay shut all day. The public is advised to refrain from trading as this is considered the proper course of action.
Local merchant urges customers to buy before Christmas and promises low prices on firecrackers, candy, tobacco, sugar, and dried fruits. The storefront boasts fixed sugar costs, fifteen tobacco brands, and keen price comparisons while inviting debtors to visit with whatever cash they have.
Tax collector J D Carreker announces the final state and county tax collection rounds. Milner on Wednesday December 2 from 8 AM to 3 PM at Liberty Hill. Barnesville December 3 from 12 PM to 4 PM. December 4 from 8 AM to 3 PM.
Advertised notice seeks hides with the highest market price paid. Seller Eugene Whitaker invites concealment of details and contact for offers.
Bor sale notice describes a fine milk cow that yields 34 gallons daily. It will be sold for 25 dollars with contact by calling W. C. Jenkins.
Public notice offers a seven room dwelling on Thomaston Street with a large garden one acre patch good barn and servant outbuildings. Possession given at once apply to J T Murphey or D A Strovup.
A bill passed the legislature Monday incorporating Yatesville, granting municipal status with its attendant advantages and disadvantages. The measure was introduced and advanced by Hon. W. B. Adams, representative for Upson County.
Savannah resident Mr. W. K. Wilkinson sent a barrel of apples and a bunch of bananas to the night school. The fruit will be distributed today brightening the day for many who lack luxuries.
H L Abernathy announces purchase of stock from the late J S Chambers Jr and opening a groceries and restaurant business in his former location. He plans to complete a full line of fresh groceries and invites public patronage, dated November 16, 1896.
To reassure readers that many illnesses are not real diseases but require cleansing the body the advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as a positive cure. It notes the product is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company and sold by all druggists.
The Reeves boys offer six gallons of molasses for one dollar. Bring your jug to the sale location and purchase at the stated price. Per the notice the event emphasizes self service and direct sale to customers.
The church meeting extends through the week with evening services only. Dr. J. M. Brittain leads the services, regarded as an exceptional preacher and pastor in Georgia. Attendees express great enjoyment of the gatherings.
The elocution class of Gordon Institute directed by Miss M Kathryn Lockhart presents a recital at Kennedy's Opera House Friday evening December 4 for gymnasium funds. The full program will be announced next week and promises a fine entertainment.
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