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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1898
Page
1
The Gordon Institute fall term will start next Monday with high hopes of strong foreign patronage and the largest attendance in the school's history. The Gazette urges every local child to enroll Monday and attend daily, promising better advantages than anywhere else.
Thomaston voters approved issuing $10 000 in bonds to finance an auditorium for the R E Lee Institute. The election carried by a strong majority.
Uncle Morgan Howard displayed a double cotton bloom on the street, a curiosity locals had rarely seen. The bloom came from a limbless cotton stalk, drawing attention from passersby.
R. M. Jones died in Macon on Saturday and was brought to Barnesville Sun for burial. He had worked in the local factory two years ago and was reported to be in destitute circumstances.
Advertises Syrup of Figs as pleasant and safe for women under all conditions. Prompts buyers to seek the California Fig Syrup Co. name on the package and notes availability at all druggists.
J. J. Rogers attorney calls on debtors of Drs. Clark and Clark and the late Dr. B. J. Clark to settle accounts promptly. Collections will be pressed, call at the office for settlement without delay.
An advertisement targets women balancing family and work, claiming Electric Bitters cures loss of appetite headaches sleeplessness and fainting spells. It touts benefits for female complaints and nervous troubles and urges Delicate women to keep a bottle on hand at 56 cents a bottle sold by W. A. Wright.
Mr John H Blackburn offers a refined stationery line with writing paper in varied styles. The druggist keeps a fresh and up-to-date stock of goods for customers seeking quality writing materials.
Mr J T Willis leaves Tuesday for Ty Ty to take up teaching responsibilities. He has been a student at Gordon Institute for several terms and is regarded as a splendid young man likely to do good work in his new role.
Milner School will open next Monday with Dr. Rolfe Hunt in charge and a hopeful outlook from the faculty. Officials expect the new institution to advance education and deliver solid results after months of hard work.
Next Sunday Dr. Rolfe Hunt will preach at the Presbyterian church at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended for attendance at the services.
The Gazette publishes a moving reunion speech delivered in Atlanta by Mr J Q Nolan of McDonough. The Henry County Weekly carried the address last week and many Barnesville readers requested its publication in The Gazette.
Miss Belle Murphey plans to depart in a few days for Mexico for her health and hopes to stay about a year. A Texas friend will join her to accompany the journey, and her many friends expect the trip may bring her substantial benefit.
Trustees of Gordon Institute assume control of the musical department Tuition to be paid in advance monthly as before Certificates issued by J. W. Starrorp Secretary and Treasurer. Sep 14.
Barnesville architect L. P. Hudson has completed elegant house plans for Euce Elder and for M. M. Elliott on Brown Avenue. His reputation grows as many Barnesville homes are built from his designs.
The Reeves Boys announce a rapid expansion with a new staple dry goods stock already purchased by Jim Reeves after a trip to Atlanta. They promise low prices and urge customers to visit for groceries and dry goods shopping.
Over the past week several residents have relocated. Mrs. M. W. Pattillo moved to the Redding house on Elm street. Mr. B. A. Liffey moved into the Zebulon street residence he recently bought from Dr. C. H. Perdue. Mrs. Brown and her family moved to the Middlebrooks place on Greenwood, formerly occupied by Mrs. Pattillo.
Mr. J. C. Collier president of the J. C. Collier Co returns from New York Philadelphia and Baltimore with a large fall and winter stock. He promises astonishing bargains and says goods are arriving and to expect updates from the firm throughout the season.
Major John T. Hunt of Barnesville, president of the Pike County Sunday School Association, will deliver a Sunday School address at the Baptist church at 9:00 AM Saturday, September 3. He is described as a powerful and eloquent speaker and the event is open to all.
An ad touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for female weakness and related disorders. It claims easier pregnancies, healthier babies, and urges honest druggists to avoid substitutes. Mrs. Mary J. Stewart testimonial accompanies purchase details for the medical adviser book.
The Shakespearean Club meets at Mrs. L. K. Rogers home and discusses The Taming of the Shrew. Mrs. S. L. Taylor leaves for Atlanta. resolutions of regret are passed. Mrs. A. M. Lambdin becomes acting president. Willie Reynolds becomes secretary. Jere M. Pound named corresponding secretary.
Prof G F Oliphant, longtime president of R F Lee Institute Zebulon, was elected to Gordon Institute faculty to replace Prof Kemp. He will begin the fall term next Monday and is celebrated for his educational record in the state. Barnesville expects a warm welcome for the new faculty member and local citizen.
Last Friday near Milner Mr. B. T. Martin was bitten on the finger by a venomous snake, possibly a rattler or moccasin. Dr. A. M. Spier attended and treated the poison. Martin is recovering but may lose his finger as his arm remains severely swollen and the bite was highly poisonous.
Miss Dollie Rogers has been elected to the Tennille Institute faculty and accepted the post without applying. She will depart Barnesville soon to start teaching for the fall term, a compliment to her qualifications.
Mr M M Elliott will build a new home on Brown avenue in Barnesville. When finished it will be one of the prettiest and most desirable residences in that area. Elliott is a member of the J C Collier Company and is well regarded in the city and surrounding region.
Mr Charles M Brittain arrived in Barnesville Sunday from Montauk Point after serving with the army YMCA in Cuba. He faced a long period of illness on his return but is expected to recover in a few days. Friends celebrate his safe return and escape from the dangers of wartime service.
The infant of Dr and Mrs J Watts has shown marked improvement after a week of sickness. Relatives and friends expressed concern but now rejoice over the progress and hope for a speedy recovery.
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