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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1884
Page
5
A fragment from The Barnesville Gazette shows a candidate urging support at a beer solicitation and mentioning a new plank about sewing machines. The letter signs H. R. Chambers and hints at a persuasive push but contains garbled text and unclear rules.
The town reads boasts of J. L. Kennedy selling the cheapest flour and fresh crops. Advertisers push sweet Florida oranges, fancy patent flour, seed oats, and bar rels of goods. A fire at McKnight's sawmill sparks concern while new brick buildings rise and local residents move homes, marry, and welcome sequels of community commerce.
Hymeneal joining of Georgia EF Johnson and Belie re regidenc nesville was solemnized by Rev. R J Willinghan. A crowd gathered at Greenwood street to celebrate then a friendly reception followed. Also noted is Mr John W W Rose shipping twenty five hogs to Atlanta by stock car, a rare sight for the region. A new business avenue emerges as Matthews and Collier announce plans to occupy a Barnesville brick building with a general merchandise stock, welcoming Collier to the community.
May or Murphey and the council moved quickly to secure cooperation of property owners, creating a 130 foot wide street from the Central railroad to Mr A J Blalock's residence. The old hotel lot sold for one dollar to the town, becoming part of the new street with four brick stores already rising. Advertisements note remedies and dental products from local merchants.
The Liv Gleaners of Rio Janeiro hosted a church event despite rain, encouraging children to donate for a Methodist Female College. Decorated sanctuary and earnest recitations moved attendees, praising missionary work and urging more labor for God's kingdom. Also notes on local court activity, a cancer treatment success using Swift's Specific, and a medical pamphlet offer.
A card from H. Gray requests patrons to settle debts, noting Geo J Huguley will act for collections. Also advertises 100 barrels fancy patent flour at 5.50 per barrel by W R Murphey & Co with a money back guarantee and refunds.
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