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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1895
Page
4
Local figures and guests arrive across the week, including Mr. W. W. Busk of Hawkinsville, Mr. J. B. Willis of Pleasant Hill, and Miss Ida Gray of Chicago visiting Barnesville. Many travel to Atlanta and Macon for business, expositions, and church activities, with Alicias and families hosting callers from Griffin, Thomaston, and Zebulon.
Twe accounts due the late firm of Morris and Black have been placed in the hands of C H Morris for collection. Settle with him at Dr Wright s Drug Store at once and save trouble. Brex and Guxce Hanpwarz Co.
For rent a fine 2 or 3 horse farm of Mrs. R. J. Powell adjoining her home place. The home has been occupied for the past two years by Mr. Erastus Middlebrooks. Also for sale a two year old Jersey bull and an Essex brood cow at a bargain. Apply to R. O. Cortez or H. P. Power.
At the center of the Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building a crowd admires a sterling exhibit by J. P. Stevens & Bro., famed Atlanta jewelers. The display features silver, cut glass, watches, and engraving presses. Souvenirs are given and the display is noted as a city wonder along with Stevens & Bro.’s Whitehall Street store. Other items note Mr. Joe Ford visiting West Vike, Mrs. J. M. Cochrane traveling to Atlanta, Uncle Morgan Howard’s illness improving, T. J. Williamson of the Matthews house in Atlanta, and Nellie Williams of Greensboro visiting D. L. Anderson’s home.
Judge Marcus W. Beck passes through en route to Thomaston for Upson Superior court. Mrs J Holmes and Miss Mabel Holmes return from Atlanta visit. Mrs John Turner of Waco Texas visits with Capt W D Redding then goes to Macon. Shakespearean Club meets at Gordon Institute on Saturday with an prepared program. Dwelle estate sale to Barnesville on first Tuesday in December. Barnesville Blues invited to Atlanta expo circus day. Miss Laura Mendes of New York City visits Barnesville, formerly from here, welcomed by friends.
The speaker argues that similarities in products like flour sugar coffee and lard fade as brands differ claiming White Frost Brand offers superior lard. He asserts their store carries only lard and promises a growing stock of high quality items to meet customer demand.
An old time market pitch praises fresh country eggs Jer ry butter and assorted goods. It touts rising meat demand warns of cholera risk and urges bulk purchases of flour cane syrup and other staples while thanking customers for their support.
Miss Gertrude Connally visited Macon yesterday for a brief stay with friends. Miss Mabel Lambdin left for Atlanta yesterday morning to spend a month with relatives and friends.
Mrs. B. A. Heads home place located three miles west of Barnesville. The 2 horse farm and a one horse farm are offered for sale. Apply to J. J. Garlann at The Rock Georgia.
Mrs R J Williams starts a winter millinery sale with fine trimmed hats and untrimmed new felts offered near cost. A few old felt hats are priced at ten cents or given away.
The passage extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting gentle laxative with soothing effects. It claims costive or bilious parents will see gratifying results, promoting it as the best family remedy and recommending a bottle for every home.
The Dwelle property on Greenwood Street in Barnesville will be sold at an administrator's sale on Tuesday December 3 on the premises. The article notes the property is valuable and expects many buyers to attend ready to bid.
The street committee reports extensive work on the public square and all streets. Rocks removed from streets and sewers cleaned, dramatically improving town drainage.
Property reference for Mas. Co. E. Lambspm at the Lambdin place on Greenwood street appears in the notice.
Local observer Wiley Martin shows off a large hog with a beater cord. A recent kill yielded 425 pounds and drew attention as a fine example of livestock in the area. The crowd noted it as an interesting sight and hoped for more such specimens nearby.
The note states that the late firm of Morris & Black has been placed in the hands of Mr. O H Morris for collection. It urges settlement at Dr Wright's Drug Store at once and warns to save trouble. Brox & Greee Harpwane Co.
Dr W A Wright opens a handsome selection of Christmas goods promising bargain prices to sustain his reputation for choicest items. Visit the store to view the assortment and likely purchases.
The message warns the public that cheats and swindles follow performances. It urges people to avoid patronizing any scheme and to spend no money, insisting that staying away keeps them safe and urges severe avoidance of all such solicitations.
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