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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. * * * 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. * * * 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. * * % 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. AGENCY FOR School Books AT Blackburn’s Drug Store. KSTThey are sold only for CASH I give Green Trading Stamps. SpendYourCash J. W. Stafford & Sons WE GIVE TRADING STAMPS TO OUR 4 Cash Customers. J. W. Stafford & Sons. 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 your Hour department and buy the best—Brand Milled AZ-I-LE. Guaranteed absolutely pure. M. M. ELLIOTT <S CO. f Barnesville, Oa. : 7 4 NUMBER 9