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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1896
Page
19
The Gazette declares the Woman's Edition a success though only half the planned content could be produced due to lack of help. The former editor notes the edition would have been more extensive if the editorial staff had been fully available, yet the issue stands as one of the most successful of its kind in Georgia.
The Barnesville notice describes Powell Cotter’s eighth birthday at Bonnie Castle with Jack Horner pies, Jessie Myers’ lawn games, and Mrs. Cochrane planning an evening with Cromwell. It notes two early fall weddings, welcomes Miss Mary Lovelace and Miss Mary Kate Lockhart to Gordon Institute, and lauds their musical talents and elocution skills.
Mr Carl Monk oldest son of Dr Alonzo Monk has been chosen to assist the president of Gordon Institute Barnesville in teaching Greek and Latin. A Vanderbilt University alum and thorough scholar he is viewed as a valuable addition and will win warm ties with Barnesville residents. His training and natural ability qualify him for the duties ahead.
Gordon Institute music department opens the season with a concert on Friday evening September 18 at Kennedy's Opera House. Stars include Mrs Annie Sanford Coch rane Miss Mary W Lovelace and Miss Mary K Lockhart with strong local support. The programme promises a delightful evening.
The Rome Tribune notes Miss Rachel Rodgers and Mr. W. E. Huff announce their forthcoming marriage. Rodgers spent months in Rome gaining admirers while Huff, a Chattanooga Rome and Columbus railroad official, is a popular local bachelor. The ceremony is planned for Cincinnati on Sept 28.
Immense lines of furniture stoves and mantles advertised at headquarters in Atlanta Georgia. The home is the dearest place on earth and should be made comfortable. It will require little money to do it, with showrooms ready to display goods and set prices. Visit before buying.
The Reeves brothers proclaim their grocery business thriving in Barnesville with stock capital rising from 252 dollars to 5000 dollars in twenty months. They announce a new restaurant next to New South Savings Bank and a fresh meat market under J L Lazenby, promising fair prices and courteous service while urging local merchants to share trade.
Local dealer touts a car load of superior buggy harness wagons horses and mules with new stock arriving. He invites customers to inspect selections and negotiate prices and stresses prompt payment and customer service to please all who visit.
Robt Mitchell and Dr M A Clark spent yesterday in Atlanta while H W Maples of Zebulon and others visited. Judge Pope attended a Democratic rally hosted by Mayor Huguley. Prof C B Ployd of Montgomery assisted Gordon Institute. Prof Willard Harmon visited with Gordon Institute entrants and Rev J H Cline hosted boarders seeking two more girls.
The shop reports being fixed up in a new location with clean premises and first class work and courteous service. Special rates offered to Gordon Institute Cadets. Located next door to P. O. M. Jones, Proprietor.
An advertisement touts Gilt Edge as a premier ladies shoe dressing that contains oil and softens while preserving leather. It claims the product offers a four finish, is sold across North America, ships in patented tin cylinders, and is priced equal to cartons for travel ease.
For sale by Mrs S M Marshburn a Dandy Combination Package priced 25 cents includes a large bottle of Dandy Dressing a YELLOW POLISHING PASTE tin box and polishing materials to cleanse restore and waterproof russet or tan leather goods including reins saddles riding and bicycle items in original color and luster.
Local vendor promotes church support with a promise of guaranteed goods and quick returns. The Selah Reeves Boys emphasize friendly service and a smiling exchange for customers handling purchases.
Extend hearty greetings to Barnesville and vicinity. Call on us in Macon or write for samples. One year in business, rising to a leading dry goods house in the Central City. We will fill orders promptly and carefully.
On September 15 the Dress Making department returns with Madam de Young in charge. She has spent five weeks in New York visiting leading fashion parlors and updating the department with the latest ideas and a reliable cutter has been secured. Orders will be taken starting September 15.
Fashion note highlights three main silks for the season with numerous patterns in each weave. It features brocade in satin, gros grain, and morie valour options for dramatic fabric choices.
By special arrangement with a major English German importers, we feature an exclusive collection of high class novelty dress fabrics. The assortment includes numerous fine dress goods offered through this section, highlighting quality textiles for discerning shoppers.
Plain satin damask fabrics offered at 1 yard for 72 inch width and 1 yard at 1.50, with 58 inch and napkins to match patterns from 75 cents per yard, all available in the department. Impression of a late 19th or early 20th century sale ad.
Classified notice offers 50 dozen damask towels with tied fringe in all colors. No further details provided.
Soon time to buy hosiery and handkerchiefs for the children's school wear. Child's ribbed hose in all sizes 6 to 84 priced 13c per pair. Double foot and knee hose 25c per pair. Heavy ribbed boys and misses hose 35c per pair. Handkerchiefs available in various styles including hemstitched options priced from 8 cents each.
Store offers Nottingham lace curtains in Egyptian patterns priced from 59 cents to 2 dollars. Other options include Rennaisance Irish Point and Marie Antoinette styles from 2.50 to 8 dollars, plus poles fixtures and pins at low prices.
The store reports record glove sales and expands its glove department with a complete stock. It takes sole agency for Maggorie French Kid Gloves in black and colored and offers full guarantees on every pair. Jessie Gloves in black and colored priced 20 to 50 cents a pair.
A local shop announces a wide stock of dress goods silks prints ginghams outings and cottons with competitive prices. Featured picks include bleached sheeting 15 cents yard 22 yards sea island at 1 and various fabrics. also indigo blue calico ginghams outings and heavy bleached linens with hose offered at low prices.
Silk waist and full suits rise in fashion as colored silk gains prominence this season. The article invites readers to view the collection and consider adopting the look, noting its anticipated prevalence.
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