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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1896
Page
16
The Gordon Institute reports its fall term opening as highly auspicious with record admissions. A new faculty, departments, and an enlarged building accompany $8000 in improvements, signaling growth and increasing usefulness for a leading southern school.
Governor W Y Atkinson and Congressman C L Bartlett addressed the Democrats in Elders Grove. A large crowd attended the rally enjoyed a barbecue and cordial mood. Atkinson delivered a strong opening speech advocating Democracy with Bartlett following for about an hour. J F Redding introduced the speakers.
Mr and Mrs R A Stafford hosted an Epworth League gathering with a literary and musical program focusing on John Wesley and the Wesley family. The event featured readings on Wesleyan history and hymns, a well arranged dining room, and praise of religious topics for young people. The League meets Sundays at the Methodist church from 5 to 6 pm and invites all. A second social with the Discipline was held a month earlier. The notice closes with a local ad for Reeves boys.
Loura Kendall Rogers writes of Easter lilies and violets as comfort for a burdened teacher. Two angelic children bring flowers and soft songs, lifting sorrow and guiding hearts toward heaven. The piece ends with a wish for grace to guide the children to life beyond.
On 7 September Mrs T T Smiley announces daily arrivals of fall millinery including novel ties. Preparations on a grand scale are under way to showcase the stock at the well known millinery shop.
A 1896 notice from Bonnie Castle records Robert Powell Cotter’s birthday celebration September 2 with family lines praising his life and hopes. The poem pleads for virtue, wisdom, and future public service, ending with best wishes from Ruthillian R. and a community portrait. He is referred to as a “Muryer’s boy” and is wished honors in later years.
Local retailer claims unbeatable pricing from Reeves Boys and urges customers to trust the value shown in their slogan. No specific items or dates provided.
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