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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1896
Page
1
In the 1896 cotton crop shortage, retailer Edger L Rogers declares immediate price cuts. He touts a $5000 stock of new clothing from $15 to $18 per suit and promises the best dress goods novelties Barnesville has seen this season to entice buyers.
A seller recalls ordering boots and shoes for a vast audience of diverse beliefs. After paying, a price cutter reduced the run to only a few dozen at the regular single-pair rate, leaving the buyer unable to spare the supply.
A local merchant proclaims fixed prices for all domestic goods this winter. He claims to pay cash, undersell competitors, and urges customers not to be lured by specific brands like Ball thread or Elephants until they visit his shop.
Edgar L Rogers of Barnesville Georgia is recorded in a 1896 notice dated September 10.
Protracted services at the Methodist church continue with Rev. W M Waller preaching and assisted by Rev. W W Brinsfield. The meetings have yielded converts and additions to the church. Dr J M Brittain preached two sermons at the Baptist church. Prospect church will hold services next Saturday and Sunday with Lords Supper at the 11 o clock service. Rev T H Timmons will lecture on Joseph at 3 PM. Rev J W Beck has been called as pastor of the Baptist church in Zebulon and may enter his tenth year if he accepts.
To Barnesville Methodist members, W. W. Brunsfield asks each person to obtain a conference collection card, read and prayerfully decide a payment, and return or pay later. Cards are property of the speaker and must be returned this week.
The passage extols Syrup of Figs as bringing renewed health strength and internal cleanliness, noting that those who have not advanced beyond old-time medicines or cheap substitutes miss this sense of wellbeing.
E H Stergeon of Atlanta representing Fort Wayne Jenny Electric Corp says Barnesville will have electric lights turned on by December 16. He states the system will be among Georgia’s best and encourages continued progress on the project.
W H Connelly prominent Lithia Springs merchant married Miss Rena Humphries of Austell after a two minute proposal in his store. Rev George Harris officiated the quiet Thursday ceremony with intimate friends present. Connelly, a Barnesville council member, is noted as progressive. Humphries is well known locally.
Forepaugh and Sells Bros Circus lists travel deals for Macon November 16 and Atlanta November 11. Round trip tickets priced at 1.70 to Macon and 2.40 to Atlanta will be sold for two days only. W J Vandivere signs the notice.
Tom Delk was sentenced to die on the gallows for the murder of Sheriff W. O. Gwyn. The execution is set for December 18 at Zebulon, to be carried out after delays related to his transfer from Atlanta and legal proceedings. Delk remained calm, expressing no desire to plead his case, and will testify at his father's trial in December.
The Atlanta Constitution notes Judge John Redding of Pike County enters the new Georgia House with strong local support. He led in the previous session on the state registration law and is seen as a key figure in pushing election law reforms and other major legislative issues.
A Thursday night installation service at Barnesville Baptist church drew a large crowd. Dr H. Barnett of Atlanta preached the sermon, with Dr Woodbridge of Griffin delivering the constitutional questions and Rev W M Hunter receiving the charge. Rev T P Cleveland of Atlanta gave the charge to the people. Visitors from Griffin Forsyth and Thomaston attended.
Mrs. Laula Kendall Rogers, a Barnesville delegate to the Daughters of the Confederacy convention in Macon last week, was elected recording secretary. Her response to the welcome address, noted as very pretty, was published in full in the Macon Telegraph, showing its reception.
The new Presbyterian church is rapidly under construction and promises to be an elegant, well finished building. It will be an ornament to Barnesville and a pride for the Presbyterian community, with the builders calling for cooperative support from the town.
Atlanta on November 26 1896 Auburn versus University of Georgia football game. Central of Georgia Railway will sell round trip tickets for November 26 valid through November 27 priced at 2 dollars 40 cents. Agent W J Vandivere.
The Barnesville Blues will travel to Atlanta for the inauguration of Governor W. Y. Atkinson. The Central of Georgia Railway provides free transport for a full company, with outdoor exercises expected near the capital. Gordon Institute Cadets may also join the trip for the day.
Mr. Jackson G. Smith begins erection of a second brick building on Zebulon street with engine boiler and dynamo to heat light and power his factory. He spends vast sums to equip the plant and aims to produce three thousand Barnesville buggies in 1897 to meet demand across the state and south. His success is noted as he readies for even greater future endeavors.
The Griffin Call reports Democrats face a combined effort by negroes Republicans and Populists to defeat Hon. Chas. L. Bartlett for Congress. A Republican circular urged negroes to unite with Populists and vote for Murphey, to be carried to polls in pockets. The piece urges active campaigning in every county to ensure Bartlett’s victory.
Otis Stafford, a Black man living on Mr. I. C. Collier's property near Piedmont, was accidentally shot last Friday night by another Black man. The 38 caliber bullet entered his mouth and was removed from his throat by Dr. J. P. Thurman. Stafford is reported to be recovering with little discomfort.
Dr. Paul Kendall of Indian Springs and Miss Annie White of Monticello were married yesterday in Monticello. The couple, well known and highly esteemed, previously lived in Barnesville and have begun a bridal tour in the North.
Having sold my farm I offer all horses mules cows buggies wagons and farming implements except corn and hogs. Terms to suit the purchaser. 800 bushels of Zelner's Select cotton seed at 35 cents a bushel or exchange 1 for 2. Delivery at Cooperative Mfg. Co Forsyth or at my home. See me at once to trade S H Zelner Goggansville Ga.
City tax now due with time expiry set for November 20 1896. T. W. Cocuran serves as Clerk and Treasurer.
John Maddox and Lizzie Trammell, both of Monroe county, were married last night at the bride’s mother home in Colliers Station. The couple are well known in Monroe county.
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