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BARNESVILLE NEWS-GAZETTE. VOLUME 35. New Goods... The beautiful, bright and attractive 1 .1 1. Nothing colors leads one off to the thought I akes l ike of joyful spring when the violets be- Q()ods gin to bloom and the birds sing their p ro m merry songs. Such sentiments are The Loom. welcomed after an experience of a long, bleal; winter like the one just past. A Marshbum’s store is being filled with all the new fabrics for spring NjJ apparel. Ginghams, and Madras Cloths Percales, Woolen Goods, Embroideries, Laces, &c., are being received every day. All the new shaped Hats ancl Shoes are seen at Marshbum’s. Two thousand dollars worth of Clothing will ar rive this week. Don’t forget they sell McCall’s pat tems-for ioc and 15c. The best fitting of all Bazaar Sheets given free. See their Royal Worcester Corset —the best fitting of all. Marshburn still has great piles of winter goods that is offered at cost to make space. Remember that Marshburn has the largest exclusive dry goods store in Barnesville. Cash and credit customers both are cordially invited to deal with us during the year 1902. V. 0. MARSHBURN, Manager. ==A SUPPLY OF== Buist’s Garden Seed, Eastern Potatoes —AND— EARLY CORN Can lie Found at W. C. Jordan & Bro. Druggists and Stationers. We Are Offering Special Prices... CHINA AND PICTURES. In fact, all lines of goods for the CASH. Come in and see. Full line of Bike Sundries on hand. J. H. Bate & Cos., JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS. THE TWENTIETH CENTURY COUNTRY WEEKLY. BARNESVILLE, GA„ THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1902. SOMEWHAT PERSONAL Bate —Mr. W.T. Bate, who lias been sick for some time, is im proving rapidly at the home of liis father-in-law. Dr. F. R. Cal houn. in Cartersville. The news is that he is going about every where and eating three square meals a day. This is cheering news to friends here. He expects to return to Barnesville in about two weeks more. * * * Barrett —Mr. S. S. Barrett, of Lifsey, was in the city Saturday.' He is a member of the county board of education, of Pike, and is a useful and an influential citizen. * * * Whittle— Mr. T. E. Whittle,, one of Pike county’s stirring citi zens, was in Barnesville Saturday. He came here for the purpose of putting in bids for building and repairing the bridges of the coun ty, contracts for which were given out Saturday by the county com missioners. Mr. Whittle secured several contracts for this work. * * * Gwyn —Col. Charles R. Gwyn, the well known attorney, of Zelm lon, was here Saturday, announc ing to the people that he was a candidate for the legislature. It has been rumored for sometime that he would be in the race and lie has coniirmed the rumor and entered actively into the cam paign. * * * Hunt —Dr. Rolfe Hunt was in Barnesville a few days ago, and in fact he is a frequent visitor here. He is a minister of the Con gregational Methodist church and is one of the most earnest and self-sacrificing preachers in Geor gia. It is hard to estimate the influence of a good man like him. * * * Hartly—Mr. W. M. Hartly, chairman of the board of county commissioners, was in Barnesville Saturday, for the purpose of let ting several contracts for repair ing bridges which were damaged by the recent, heavy rains. Mr. Hartley is one of our best inform ed men in the county affairs and the people frequently honor him with important offices. He is a splendid public servant. * * * Farley —Mr. W. A. Farley, who is one of Monroe county’s success ful farmers and influential citizens was circulating among his acquain tances here a few days ago. There are none here who do not always extend him cordial greetings when he visits the city. * Murphey—We are glad to chronicle the recovery of Mr. K. S. Murphey from his recent se rious illness. For several days he was very low, but when lie began to improve he did so rapidly. He was able to get down town several days last week and was warmly greeted by the citizens generally. * * * Allen —Col. J. Y. Allen, who is a frequent visitor to Barnesville fromThomaston, is being strongly urged to become a candidate for the twenty-fifth district. Under the rotation system it is Upson’s time to name the senator. If Col. Allen is named the district will honor itself and the state will ee : cure the services of a splendid leg i islator. * * * Gresham —Mr. J. W. Gresham, 1 of Griffin, visited friends in Barnes- I ville this week. He is now the proprietor and manager of the old Osborn & Walcott factory and foundry and is succeeding well with the enterprise. Mr. Gresham has been in Griffin only a few years but he lias built up for him self the reputation us one of the leading business men there ami stands well among all the people. * * * Robins —Dr. J. B. Robins, Pre siding Elder of the Griffin district., has been in Barnesville several days recently and has also visited quite a number of the churches in his district which are loo%ted around here. Dr. Robins has made himself quite popular with the people throughout this com munity. He is a strong preacher and a thinker of wide reputation. He is also an author whose books have had a large circulation and have accomplished much good. He will always be gladly welcom ed by tin* people of this city. * •* •* Fleminu—The last issue of the Cordele Sent inel contains a splen didly written article about the wonderful progress being made by Cordele, from Prof. \V. B. Flem ing. Prof. Fleming’s home is at Johnstoirville in Monroe county, but he is now the efficient super intendent. of the public schools of that, nourishing little city. He is 1 well known among our renders as an accomplished educator and is a gentleman of the highest Christian character. We are glad to hear of his success in his present field. * * * Middlemas —Mr. A. Middleman returned a few days ago from an extended visit to Florida where he escaped much of our cold weather and where he lias also had a very delightful time. Mr. Middlemas has been a citizen of Barnesville fox the past two years and in this time he has made a great many warm friends. He is gladly wel comed back to the city. ** * ’ Beck —Judge Marcus W. Beck, of Griffin, was in the city Monday j on legal business. Judge Beck was formerly judge of Flint cir cuit and he was a good one. He is a splendid lawyer and orator. Several years ago lie delivered the memorial addrdßs in Barnesville. for the Memorial association and it was one of the most magnifi cent speeches ever delivered here. His speech was filled with statis tics of the war and was delivered with great earnestness. When he | closed he was applauded vigorous jlv for several minutes. Judge Beck has hosts of strong friends in Barnesville and Pike county. * * He Carswell —Mr. E. R. Carswell, deputy marshall of Barnesville, went to Macon yesterday on busi ness. He rarely ever has a day oil and no doubt he enjoyed his trip. Barnesville never had a better or a more faithful officer than Mr. Carswell, and withal he is a true, Christian gentleman who is ever ready to help any who may be in distress. Long may he live and prosper. * * * Brittian —I)r. J. M. Brittian, | who came to Barnesville yesterday j to preach the funeral of Mr. B. (i. j Milner, was given a most cordial reception by the citizens of this city. He is one of the most lova ble men who ever lived in this section and no man ever had more friends among all classes of peo ple. He is now pastor of the first B iptist church of Fort Valley and is equally as popular there us lie is here. It was a great pleasure to his friends to see him here again, * * * Hale— Col. S. J. Hale was among the visitors here yesterday. He is one Milner’s most substan tial and influential citizens and is a man held in the highest esteem by the people of Pike county. He is al>vnys cordially greeted when in Barnesville. A Card of Thank*. We wish the return thanks to our many friend for the kindness es shown us during our daughter’s illness and death. Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Burnett. Hearing March iiUth. The reorganization plan for the hank and factory was discussed before Judge Reagan in McDon ough Tuesday. It received favor able consideration, but another hearing was set for March 29th in Barnesville. Memorial l>ay on Usi,h. Prof. G. F. Oliphant has been secured as memorial day orator. The exercise will he held in the auditorium on the afternoon of Friday the 2,5 th. instead of Satur day as is the usual custom. The reason for this is that the merchants intend closing their j stores on that occasion and Sat j urday is an unusually busy flay, and they cannot well well close jthem, so the Daughters Confeder acy will celebrate on Friday. The event promises to be one of much pleasure and enjoyment. At i'rcMhyterian Church. Dr. Bull of Atlanta, will preach every day at 10 a. m. and 7:80 p.! m. The meeting will close Friday j night. Everybody is cordially invited to attend these services, I ■V f k. New Crop | Carden Seed Seed Iri^ 1 P°* atoes \ California Red Peanuts. M I A FEW SEED LEFT OF gjLjL ) Choice Mixed Sweet Peas ‘yf give Green Trading Stamps. My Motto : quTutv I Yours to serve day or night JNO. H. BLACKBURN. TRADING STAMPS AT J. W. Stafford & Sons Commencing tomorrow, we shall give Trading Stamps with spot CASH purchase in every de= partment of our store. For every purchase of 10 cents you get a stamp. For every SI.OO purchase you get ten stamps. These stamps are redeemable in any department of our store at Yz cent each, and will buy goods just like the cold cash. You don’t have to go to Atlanta to get rid of your stamps. Come to see us for further particulars. J. W, Stafford & Sobs., —=You Want= — All you can get for your Money 11 Wilkinson will sell j j you more Dry Goods, j: j: M j Shoes and Notions 1 w 'HjjLj \ for the same money fIV M! | than any merchant Cl { inßarnesville==lnves= j 11 tigate, it’ll pay well, j NUMBER 7