Edgar L Rogers Date and Place Noted
Edgar L. Rogers of Barnesville Georgia is recorded on October 12 1897 with a citation or notice containing his name and location.
21 Oct 1897
Page 1
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1897
Page
1
Edgar L. Rogers of Barnesville Georgia is recorded on October 12 1897 with a citation or notice containing his name and location.
An old man gains a tract in Albany and, after visiting the barren land with Col Tift, discards the property declaring the desolate region a God forsaken wilderness. The tale contrasts memory of Georgia’s past with letters from a half century ago about slavery, a school teaching mishap, and a widow’s hardship.
The Woman's Shakespearean Club met at the Institute to elect delegates for the Federation of Clubs convention on November 2 3 4 Miss Nannie Howard and Miss Jennie West were chosen as delegates with Miss Jessie Campbell and Mrs John Chambers as alternates Mrs James M Cochrane serves as treasurer of the State Federation and will attend the Rome convention The club is in splendid condition with enthusiastic members and a grand work plan for the coming year Antony and Cleopatra selected as next meeting topic
Jameson called. Griffin Baptist church has called Rev. S. Y. Jameson of Atlanta for its pastor in place of Rev. T. W. O'Kelly who recently resigned due to illness. It is thought the call will be accepted.
Henry B H Butts seven year old dies Monday after several days sickness with fever. He was loved by family and friends and recently began school. Funeral at home led by Rev Stevens and Dr Brittain, Greenwood Cemetery interment by Summers. Gazette extends deepest sympathy.
The trial of elderly Taylor Delk will start Monday at McDonough. Judge John S. Candler will preside for Judge Beck. Many Pike County residents connected with the case are expected to attend.
The lecture by Dr. C. S. Blackwell scheduled for Monday at the Baptist church has been postponed. It will likely be held Monday evening next week instead.
A single two horse wagon is offered at a bargain by Barnesville Medicine Co. The listing notes a good wagon available for purchase.
Miss May Lamb hosted a Monday evening complimentary party for Miss Maggie Crawley of Waycross. Despite inclement weather, guests enjoyed old fashioned games and served chocolate and fruit, with a list of attendees including Misses Ione Murphey Mittie Rose Arley Murphe y Mabel Lambdin Josie Rose Alice Myers Mary Lovelace Kathryn Lockhart Belle Rose Lucile Elder Jule Harris Maggie Crawley Jennie West Annie Harris Sallie Harris and Messrs Reid Hunt Earle Murphey Rob Holmes Sol Bloodworth W. B. Veal H. M. Fletcher F. M. Stafford Marvin Stephens Albert Stephens Walter Spence Hollis Gray John T. Middlebrooks W. H. Rogers C. A. Hunt Lawrence Hunt Asbury Lambdin and Shy Gray.
The Barnesville police officers Chief Marshall John Collier Deputy E R Carswell Superintendent J K Casey and Dispenser Z T Evans wear new blue uniforms with bright brass buttons. The four officers look neat and ready for faithful duty as Barnesville boasts an excellent slate of officers.
Mr John T Middlebrooks announces readiness to open a new grocery venture in The Gazette. The advertisement praises his youth experience and a carefully selected stock. He promises excellent goods at right prices and invites public patronage.
Two good horses wanted for buggy use. Apply at once to Barnesville Medicine Co, Barnesville, Georgia.
In Gainesville the last issue of the Georgia Gazette notes President Jere M. Pound of Gordon Institute dined with locals. He praises the magnitude and beauty of the buildings and school. Pound lauds the institute as among Georgia’s finest educators and reports record attendance growth.
Miss Jean Mitchell of Barnesville spent the week in Gainesville as a guest of Miss Lucile Ham at East High lands. A Georgia Female Seminary graduate in the class of 1894 with first honors she also earned medals in several departments and is regarded with many friends and admirers.
News from Lakeland Florida reports a large schoolhouse fire destroying nearly all property where Mr A M Lambdin teaches. A replacement building was secured and the school continues operating with bonds and insurance funds to finance new structures.
Dr. Alonzo Monk of Mulberry Street Methodist Church in Macon is transferred to Chattanooga Tennessee and will soon leave the state. He is well known and greatly admired in Barnesville and his departure from Georgia is regretted.
Mr. A. L. Mills, dry goods and millinery dealer, will move to a new store Monday. The elegant premises, one of the city’s prettiest, will showcase his stock more effectively once settled.
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