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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1898
Page
1
Edgar J Rogers announces a large and well selected stock in Middle Georgia with low prices due to widespread rain damaging the cotton crop. He claims not to have visited Eastern markets and says his stock and cash purchases yield bargains unmatched by competitors.
An advertisement proclaims Rogers' as the town’s premier dress goods seller noting it sells more than the rest of the town combined and that every lady favors Rogers' for fine dresses.
In Barnesville and surrounding areas residents discuss housing shortages as twenty five vacant residences are advertised yet all are taken. Dr Beauchamp, the Democratic nominee for the legislature, speaks at city hall. Macon Jubilee plans lure travelers with discounted round trips. Local business J H Bate & Co showcases watches while Miss Lula Whittle visits Atlanta for new millinery. Dr J M Brittain preaches to large congregations.
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