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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1896
Page
1
In a bold appeal, Edgar L Rogers announces drastic markdowns to clear a vast, new clothing and novelty stock after an exceptionally short cotton crop. He claims $5000 in suits and a large boot and shoe order must move now, promising unmatched selection and prices to draw buyers.
A seller proclaims winter pricing and cash terms, offering all domestic goods at factory cost. The notice pledges undercutting rivals and invites customers to shop without pressure for Ball thread or Elephants, promising better times.
A brief notice lists Edgar L. Rogers of Barnesville Georgia with a date in September 1896. No further context or action is provided in the OCR snippet.
The Georgia Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in Atlanta on a request for new trials for Taylor and Tom Delk. Prosecution and defense teams included Solicitor O. H. Bloodworth and Cols. J. F. Redding and E. F. Dupree for the state, and Cols. W. C. Glenn and F. M. O'Bryan for the Delks. The brief contends the new-trial grounds are weak and that the Delks were already fairly tried. The court’s decision is expected within days.
The Barnesville Methodist church plans a new series starting Sunday morning the 11th with Rev. W. M. Waller of Atlanta preaching most of the services. Everyone in Barnesville and nearby is invited to attend the morning and evening meetings and welcome the new preacher.
Thomas Kincaid and Miss Addavale Kincaid of Griffin unite with Dr. Joseph M. Thomas of Atlanta in a 8 o'clock ceremony at First Baptist church Griffin. Mrs Kincaid is well known in Barnesville and many friends will congratulate the couple. The wedding is described as one of the swellest in Griffin in some time.
Bud Jenkins, charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct, appeared before Mayor Huguley and was fined $2.50. Will Grace, described as a half witted negro, was jailed for disturbing the peace and may face lunacy trial for asylum commitment.
First Lieutenant A R Piper of the 15th Infantry U S A is ordered to transfer with his regiment from Fort Sheridan Illinois to New Mexico and Arizona. He will be stationed at Fort Bayard New Mexico near the Mexican border where the country is high at about 5000 feet and healthy with a fine climate though remote. Barnesville friends hope he will be pleasantly situated.
Stores hustled to feed a crowded Saturday as hotels and restaurants strained to serve diners. Cheese crackers and canned goods sold fast while extra help struggled to keep pace with the shoppers.
The Baptist Ministers Union, comprised of local Baptist pastors, will gather for a study session at the Baptist church next Monday morning. The group serves the region's ministers and reports steady progress in its work.
A Saturday rally drew 3000 to 6000 Populists and Democrats from Pike Upson Monroe Spalding Meriwether and Butts counties to hear Tom Watson defend free ballot and fair count, push state reform and endorse Seab Wright. Graves Huff and Murphey also spoke on issues of money, dispensary policy, and partisan reform in a period-voiced account.
Mr Frank A Stafford and Miss Lutie Hunt wed at First Methodist Church Atlanta at 10 AM Monday officiated by Dr I S Hopkins. The surprise ceremony followed a planned trip from Barnesville for an Atlanta wedding with many friends sending congratulations. They will reside at 66 Houston Street Atlanta.
Former Gordon Institute student Mr O J Massee was struck by a street car in Macon last Friday night and suffered a severe leg injury requiring amputation above the knee. He is reported as doing well and progressing toward recovery. Barnesville friends express deep sympathy. Massee had studied at Mercer University.
The Gee-Hanson Company has moved into a new Brown avenue factory with most machinery installed. Officers include President J L Kennedy Vice President and Superintendent William Gee Treasurer J W Hanson and Secretary Chas Crawley.
The Woman's Shakespearean Club schedules an October 10 meeting at Captain Turner’s residence. Program includes piano solos by Mrs Jas M Cochrane and Mrs Mai Prout, readings by Mrs J F Neeley and Miss Carrie Cook, a play extract, comic characters discussion, and a series of critical questions on Henry V.
Mr C A Park chairman reports a long conference with Gordon Institute officers during a Barnesville visit. He notes the group started well in fall but has a small, unenthusiastic membership and needs help. R P Stephens, ex UGA president, has aided meetings.
Plans for the Barnesville depot have been circulated among local contractors who submitted bids. The designs are described as pretty and the completed depot is expected to be a fine addition to the town.
Central of Georgia Railway depot at Barnesville reports freight receipts for September exceed those of the prior year by over $1000. Early cotton shipments contribute to the increase as farmers move crops sooner than last year.
As we go to press indications strongly point to the election of the populist ticket in Pike County. Henry Hudson is building a four room cottage on Brown Avenue with L P Hudson supervising the work. J F Stallings has improved his residence on Brown Avenue adding two rooms and a new roof.
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