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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1898
Page
1
A Middle Georgia merchant argues cotton damage due to rains has depressed prices and claims to offer the largest best selected stock at unbeatable prices. He asserts careful buying, cash readiness, and willingness to meet or beat Eastern markets.
The advertisement proclaims Rogers' as the acknowledged dress goods leader selling more than the town's remaining stock. It asserts every lady chooses Rogers' for fine dresses.
Mr and Mrs Jackson G Smith return from Hot Springs Ark after six weeks. Miss Dollie Rogers leaves for Tennille Ga to teach. Barnesville needs more good dwelling houses due to rising demand. George M Rockwell moves to Zebulon street, old house rented to Frank A Stafford. Miss Carrie Chambers goes to Perry Ga to teach. Belle Murphey heads to Texas then Mexico for health. Brown family returns to Canton and rents Capt E J Murphey’s home. W S Witham, head banker, pivotal at Denver convention with song and speech. Irene Zehnbar Susie Zehnbar and Charlotte Bowdoin visiting, plan to return to Indian Spring.
The Gordon Institute fall term opened to a large and bright enrollment as students from across Georgia and the South gathered for the new session. Rev W S Stevens led scripture and prayer, Capt B M Turner welcomed pupils, and Prof G F Oliphant praised Prof Kemp in an opening program. Faculty arrivals include Miss Mary W Lovelace and Miss M Kathryn Lockhart returning to duties, with cadet commander J Quincy Nash joining the staff.
A New York discussion links marriage success to mutual love and health, warning that illness makes wedlock dangerous. It praises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for digestive strength and blood health, and Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to restore female health, sold by dealers.
Mr H A Patrick died in Columbus last Saturday after a brief illness with malarial fever. His remains were brought to Barnesville for interment Monday. A well known, upright man with many friends in Barnesville and Columbus, he married Miss Dora Neiman here years ago and they lived happily together. Services occurred in Columbus. none in Barnesville. Many mourn his passing.
Mr Dunbar, former prominent county resident, died Monday in South Georgia. His funeral was held Tuesday morning at the Presbyterian church conducted by Pastor W M Hunter. He was widely known and had many friends and relatives in this section, and his death caused deep sadness locally.
After a prolonged illness the baby of Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Watts died Tuesday afternoon. The loss follows a prior death of their infant and the community extends sympathy. Funeral services were held yesterday at the home of Mrs. C. E. Lambdin.
News reports Mr James D Williamson of Waco Texas accidentally shot himself in the leg last week his wound is not serious but will confine him to his room for a time His friends in Barnesville sympathize while awaiting his October 6 wedding to one of the town’s daughters
Mr. J. H. Blackburn travels to Atlanta to meet a traveling man with samples of holiday goods displayed at the Kimbal. He plans to purchase a fine stock for his trade and hopes to present a selection as happy and notable as seen in a city the size of Barnesville.
Advertisement seeks several trustworthy persons in the state to manage business in their counties. mainly office work at home. Salary straight $900 a year plus expenses. Monthly $75. References required. Enclose a self addressed stamped envelope to Herbert E Hess president Dept M Chicago.
Miss Magnita Arnold left Barnesville recently to teach music at Hampton. She is an accomplished and talented young woman qualified for the role and is expected to give great satisfaction to her pupils and patrons. Her Barnesville friends regret her departure.
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