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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1896
Page
1
Edgar L. Rogers proclaims an unprecedented poor cotton crop of 1896 and announces immediate price cuts to move a $5000 stock of new clothing. He touts a wide selection of dress novelties, boots and shoes, and tailored goods, aiming to attract customers now rather than wait for Christmas.
A Barnesville Georgia advertisement from September 10 1896 promotes all domestic goods at factory cost with cash payments and undercutting rivals. The note asks customers to avoid being pressed into purchases elsewhere and promises better times.
Petitioners S W Willis Jerry E Reeves Ben Howard Green Willis and N R Laster seek state charter for Home Mission and Burial Society at Liberty Hill Pike County Georgia. They request corporate powers to govern branches collect dues provide sick benefits burial funds sue and be sued for twenty years with renewal and to receive donations and acquire real or personal property.
Hon. Thomas E. Watson, vice presidential nominee, will headline a Saturday speaking event in Barnesville. Other speakers are planned, and a large crowd is expected as Watson is described as a standout public speaker.
John T. Chambers Sr. died at 4:30 am Tuesday at his son in law Edgar L. Rogers home from paralysis of the heart after two months illness. Born in 1833 in Milledgeville Ga he spent youth in Arkansas and served with the Confederate army, wounded at Kennesaw. He lived in Barnesville most of his life building a successful business. He married Miss Mary Chambers near war’s end. three children survive Mrs S S Blackwell Arkadelphia Ark Mrs E L Rogers and Miss Carrie Chambers Barnesville. Funeral from Rogers home yesterday at 4:00 pm conducted by Rev W W Brinsfield. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.
A wagon factory proposed for Barnesville could profit from the Barnesville buggy reputation. If capitalists funded a large plant, it would be a paying enterprise, boosting Barnesville and offering a solid investment.
Mr. H. L. Abernathy is building a four room cottage on the corner of Ginn and Second streets. He hopes to complete it soon and move his family from Gogansville as soon as it is ready for occupancy.
The Gazette advertises printing for letter heads bill heads envelopes hand bills circulars and nearly any item with satisfactory quality and low prices. Customers are invited to bring orders to The Gazette.
The notice urges the public to read every advertisement in the Gazette as merchants and business people present strong trade inducements. It emphasizes paying strict attention to ads to catch all deals and opportunities.
Thomas Delk, jailed in Fulton county for the Pike county sheriff murder, is expected to be reviewed by the Georgia Supreme Court when it meets next month. Convicted in Pike superior court, his lawyers claim a fair trial was impossible there. Delk has wavered between jailbreak schemes and reformist poses while awaiting ruling.
Telegram from September 28 1896 reports the Railway company intends a Barnesville passenger station built of brick and slate. Plans are nearly complete and specifications due soon. Superintendent Hoge seeks reliable Barnesville contractors to bid and have specs sent to them.
The Rome Tribune reports W. E. Huff will wed Miss Rachel Rodgers in Cincinnati tomorrow night. Both are popular in Rome with many friends. They will visit Jamesville this week as guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Huff and receive widespread congratulations.
Warren Bush hires Gee-Hanson Co to supply the lot and A O Bennett to build a four room cottage on Brown Avenue. Bennett expects completion in about fifteen days.
The Lysian Society of Gordon Institute announced officers for the term led by Chairman W. H. Blitch and Premier C. G. Turner. Other posts include Assistant secretary F. M. Murphey, corresponding secretary M. Byne, consoromorum H. H. Howard, treasurer A. C. Pittman, and tribunals J. Sullivan, R. Tate, and N. Maloney. The society notes a large membership and many bright young men.
For over fifty years Winlow's Soothing Syrup is advertised as a universal remedy for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea. It claims quick relief and is sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle urging customers to ask for Mrs Winlow's brand and not other kinds.
Mrs Jas M Cochrane calls Shakesperean Club meeting for next Saturday Oct 3 at 3 pm at the Institute. No regular program. Henry I will be discussed, Miss Lovelace to sing, Miss Lockhart to recite. All members urged to attend to discuss plans.
Mr. C. H. Morris has the contract to erect the new residence for Mr. Eneas Murphey on the site of the former burned dwelling. Materials are being cleared as work prepares to start. The concrete walls will be used and the house should be finished in about six weeks.
The Floral Club will meet Friday afternoon October 2 at 4 o'clock at the home of Mrs. S. B. Burr Sr. in the provided local notice.
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