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BARNESVILLE NEWS-GAZETTE.
VOLUME 35.
New Goods...
Hplie beautiful, bright and attractive ————————
colors leads one off to the thought Nothing
Takes Like
of joyful spring when the violets be- .. n a
J J r & New Goods
gin to bloom and the birds sing their p p rom
merry songs. Such sentiments are The Loom,
welcomed after an experience of a—— —
long, bleak winter like the one just
past. JL
Marshburn’s store is being [filled
with all the new fabrics for spring
apparel. i—————i
Ginghams, and Madras Cloths
Percales, Woolen Goods, Embroideries, Laces, &c.,
are being received every day. All the new shaped
Hats and Shoes are seen at Marshburn’s.
Two thousand dollars worth of Clothing will ar
rive this week. Don’t forget they sell McCall’s pat
terns 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 be Found at
W. C. Jordan & Bro.
Druggists and Stationers.
Do Your Eyes
Ache
Pain 5
or Burn
If so, you had better consult an eye
specialist at once. You will only
have one pair of eyes to a life-time,
and it pays to take care of them. If
you need glasses, we can fit you —no
matter how complicated the case, and
if you do not need them, we will tell
you so. Consultation free.
J. H. Bate & Cos.,
Jewelers and Opticians.
THE TWENTIETH CENTURY COUNTRY WEEKLY.
BARNESVILLE, GA., THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1902.
SOMEWHAT PERSONAL
Willingham —Hon. Bartow S.
Willingham, of Forsyth, was in
the city Monday and was greeted i
warmly by his many friends and
admirers here. Col. Willingham
has been considering entering the
race for the senate from this die- {
trict, it being Monroe’s time to
name the man, under the rotation
system. He is an ardent prohibi
tionists and when in the legisla
ture a few years ago he introduced
what is known as the Willingham
bill, which called for state prohi-J
bition. Col. Willingham is an
an experienced legislator and is
qualified in every way for making
the district a most creditable rep
resentative should he become a
candidate and be elected.
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Rogers —Dr. W. T. Rogers, of
Coleman, was in the city Monday,
on a short visit with relatives.
.He is one of the most prominent
physicians and citizens of his sec
tion of the state and is a good and
useful man. Years ago he was a
frequent visitor to Barnesville and
knew most of the older citizens
here. He says that Barnesville
has grown so much in the last ten
years that he hardly knows the
place, so many changes having
taken place.
Hurst —Rev. N. W. Hurst, vice
president of Gordon Institute,
preached at the Baptist church
Sunday night and his sermon
made a profound impression creat
ing most favorable comment by
all who heard him. Prof. Hurst,
has been frequently called upon
to fill the pulpit for the Baptist,
Methodist and Presbyterian pas
tors of the city and he always
gives the people something to
think about, all of his sermons
being strong and practical. He
utilizes frequently with great force
the well known characters of the
Old Testament.
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Rumble —Mr. E. Rumble, the
well known citizen and merchant
of Goggansville, was in Barnes
ville yesterday. Mr. Rumble is
one of the most substantial busi
ness men and and one of the most
upright citizens of Middle Geor
gia, and his word is as good as a
bond, anywhere. He has a host
of warm friends among the citi
zens of this city and section, and
they recogni/H in him a strong in
fluence for the material and moral
upbuilding of the state.
Fleming —Mr. J. B. Fleming
was circulating among friends here
yesterday, from JohustoimUe.
Mr. Fleming is a member of one
of the best families of Monroe
county and is usually successful
in his undertakings. He is en
gaged in the mercantile business
and farming, and is not only very
industrious but is always sound
and conservative in his views. He
is a splendid man and is highly
esteemed among all our readers.
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Beckhxm —Mr. R. Y. Beckham,
of Zebulon, was in the city yes
terday and was notifying the peo
ple that he was a candidate for
the office of tax receiver, and was
earnestly soliciting their support.
Mr. Beckham is a mighty good
man and thoroughly competent to
fill it, if the people should nomi
nate and elect him. He is familiar
with county matters, having given
efficient service to the county in
various capacities heretofore. He
states that he needs the office and
will greatly appreciate it if the
people will elect him.
Proctok —Mr. D. J. Proctor, of
Forsyth, is a frequent visitor to
Barnesville these days, working in
the interest of his business. He
is one the hustling men of his
little city and has numerous
friends and patrons in Pike and
surrounding territory. The people
have confidence in him and pat- 1
ronize him liberally.
Attending Baptist Convention.
Rev. C. W. Durden, Rev. O. W. I
Epps, Mrs. H. H. Huff, Mrs. O. !
M. Jones and Mrs. B. H. Hardy
left yesterday for Rome, Ga., j
; where they will be for several days i
1 attending the State Baptist Con- i
I vention. This is a large organiza
i tion and its sessions are always
i very interesting and largely at
tended.
GOOD WOMAN DIES.
MRS. EMMA HUNT PASSED AWAY
LAST WEDNESDAY EVENING,
AFTER A LINCERINC
ILLNESS.
Mrs. Emma C. Hunt died Wed
nesday, evening of last week at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. W.
B. Smith, and thus ended the use
ful life of a woman who was
greatly beloved among a very large
circle of relatives, friends and
acquaintances. She had been in
failing health for some time past
and her death was not unexpected.
In fact, she has not been well
since about two years ago, when
she was stricken with paralysis.
During the most of the time since
then she has been able to be up,
but she was a constant sufferer.
Early last week it was realized
that the end was near, but Bhe
lingered until Wednesday evening,
when she passed peacefully away,
surrounded by several of her chil
dren and other relatives.
The funeral was held in ti e
Methodist church Thursday after
noon at 8 o’clock, and was con
ducted by her pastor, Rev. W. R.
Branham, assisted by Rev. C. W.
Durden. The sermon was preach
ed by Brother Branham, and was
a very impressive one. He spoke
of the the beautiful Christian life
of the departed, and also of bis
visits to her during her last days,
and of her strong and unwavering
faith in her Lord.
After the service at the church,
the body was interred in the Green
wood cemetery.
Mrs. Hunt was born near Bar
nesville, at Liberty Hill, about
55 years ago, and was well known
and loved throughout this commu
nity and section. She was mar
ried in early life to Col. J. A.
Hunt, who was one of the most
prominent and successful lawyers
in Middle Georgia. Col. Hunt
died :ii 1889. She was a member
of the Methodist church, and was
quite active in church and charity
work, being greatly loved and ap
preciated by all classes of people.
The sympathy of the entire
community is extended to her
bereaved family in their great
sorrow.
A TRIBUTE OF LOVE
TO MRS. EMMA HUNT.
When death comes with the smiting rod
And touches our beloved of Clod;
When her beautiful life is ended,
With the joy of the angels blended,
I forget the Crown of Life
She has won from out the strife,
For I hug a selfish sorrow—
One that, time can never borrow,
'Tis but human; yet I know
She has com;uered every foe.
While I reason 'tis the Ix-st
The weary one's eternal rest,
I feel grief thrust a piercing dart •
And love sheds a teardrop on my heart.
Then memory eomes from the long ago
With the gentlest friend my life shall know
And I live again happy girlhood days
When she had young lives and pleasant ways.
After the years went gliding by,
Eaeh one waving a Had goodbye,
Her life again touched close to mine,
A sweet life God had made sublime.
Heaven gave her sorrow's measure
As the price of her heart's best treasure.
Took the husband, father, friend,
Whose chiefest Joy was to defend.
Who led blind justice by the hand—
Whom all the world could a man.
And never a murmur 'scaped her lips
As the bitter eUp to the dregs she sipped.
The arrow loves a shining mark
And sought her home for the brightest spark
Then Death claimed as a beautiful bride;
A fair young daughter, her Joy and pride.
Whose great'sd strength is beauty's power
Her lift; was like a fragile flower
One whom the Kingdom wants above
To beautify the realm of love.
The mother sobbed, “If it be thy will”
And her crushed heart was sweeter still.
When the angels took my baby boy
And madt; life weary with grief’s alloy,
She canto to me with a soothing touch
And said, “Had heart don’t love too much.
Your great loss is heaven’s gain,
And all who love must suffer pain ;
Ail rebellion you must smother
And live like an angel’s mother."
O, how likt; the Saviour’s own
She could comfort those who mourn ;
Oh, how like His patient meekness
She could pity human weakness;
Oh, how, like a wounded dove,
She found refuge in His love
To the dear ones she lias left,
Of a mother's love bereft.
Would I could some comfort bring
To allay death’s awful sting.
When some days are dark and dreary
And your faithful hearts are weary,
When He hide* his smiling face
And the riches of His grace.
You will know his love but loiter
Very near an angel’s daughter,
Saha R. Reeves.
March 21st, 1902.
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Our Greeting;.
The Old Year is gone—the New Year is here. We
wish you well as the years change. We greet all-our
friends with good wishes and are ready to make them
happy through substantial savings and increased benefits
both to them and to us, and at the same time thank them
for their patronage during the year that has just gone.
Beginning with the new year, turn over anew leaf in
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