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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1896
Page
1
Mr H H Gray the grocer told a Gazette representative he will offer a line of fancy groceries described as the best and freshest in the city. He plans thirty day accounts with end of month due bills and free delivery.
The article promotes Syrup of Figs as a pleasant and safe remedy for women under all conditions. It instructs to seek the true article by checking for the California Fig Syrup Company name at the bottom of the package and notes availability through all responsible druggists.
Religious notice states Reverend H P Myers will preach at the Methodist church next Sunday in both the morning and evening services filling the pulpit for the pastor.
Meansville High School held its closing exercises last Wednesday night with Prof. R. D. Adams praised as an outstanding teacher after three years of service and Prof. Warthen leading the program. About eight hundred attendees enjoyed music by Ben H. Nelson J. W. Ferguson and comic turns by Charles T. Tyler. County School Commissioner Edward Elder commended the teachers and urged community support for educational progress.
Thousands have tested the great building up power of Hood's Sarsaparilla and have found renewed strength vigor and vitality in its use.
Barnesville gears up for a large Democratic rally on Thursday September 16 with Governor W Y Atkinson and Congressman C L Bartlett to speak. A barbecue, music, rail rate discounts, and extra cars are planned to handle crowds. committees report strong support and widespread advertising to draw thousands.
Congressman C. L. Bartlett spoke to a large Upson county Democratic gathering at Yatesville and urged support. He will lead campaign efforts in the Sixth district amid strong expectations of Bartlett winning Pike county and delivering a blow to Populism this fall. The race is expected to be lively from now until election day.
The new opera chairs have arrived and been fitted at Kennedy's opera house. The house is now completed and praised as pretty. If good shows are booked this season, liberal patronage is expected. Mr. Kennedy is in talks with several troupes and plans to book them for the season. The house opens Friday evening in September with a musicale.
Mr. W. K. Wilkerson of Savannah has bought the Parker place from G. E. Campbell and will move to Barnesville. Campbell may buy another nearby home and remain in the area. The sale was arranged through Edward Elder's Real Estate Agency.
The concert at Kennedy's Opera House is postponed from September 11 to a later date.
The Gordon Institute fall term begins Monday September 7 with a large anticipated attendance. The faculty is described as the best ever with new departments and experienced teachers. Additional rooms and interior improvements are underway as carpenters work this week. The auditorium and armory will start after bonds of 8000 dollars were sold. President Branson and Lieut F L Palmer are on hand as the school plans a higher plane, growth, and new methods.
The Woman's Shakespearean Club gathered at Capt Turner’s residence for a literary session. Miss Nannie Howard presented a witty reading on As You Like It, Mrs Locket offered a Henry IV sketch, and discussions of Falstaff amused the group. Music, songs, and refreshments added cheer.
W J Vandivere of the Central railroad says plans for Barnesville's new passenger depot have been approved and work will begin soon. The carpenter force has resumed after a layoff, with Barnesville's depot project described as the first priority and much needed.
Bluff Springs camp meeting drew a crowd estimated at 5000 from Pike, Upson, Spalding, Butts, Fayette and Monroe counties. Ministers McCleskey Wadsworth Pope Timmons Akin and others attended throughout the event. Local residents from Barnesville joined, and neighbors hosted attendees with hospitality.
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