The Barnesville news-gazette. (Barnesville, Ga.) 189?-1941, April 03, 1902, Image 12

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BARNESVILLE NEWS-GAZETTE lie Twentieth Centnry Country Weekly. Published Every Thursday by The News Publishing Company, BAIINKSVIIjXjK. oa. SUBSCRIPTION *1 PER YEAR PAY ABLE IN ADVANCE. Entered at the Pont Office at Barnesville, Oa., an second class mail matter. APRIL 3, 1902. THE BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA. The News-Gazette is before you and you may pass judgement upon it. These twenty pages show that the paper is equipped for any emergency and while this edition is gotten out largely on the “spur of the moment,” it shows what could have been done with Borne special effort and a lit tle time. It means also that Barneaville is one of the livewt little cities in Georgia. Our mer chants gre prepared for all the business of the entire surround ing country. They invite the patronage of the people, for cash and for time. It. certainly is a showing of which the little city should bo proud. As will he seen from this issue also, Barneaville is to have the very best banking facilities. Two good, strong hanks are already open and it is practi cally certain that a third hank will open here within the next two weeks. We confidently believe that all this means that Barnesville lias entered upon anew era of great prosperity. THE REORGANIZATION PLAN The Newh-Garettk takes this occasion to congratulate all par ties conocrned, the depositors of the Barnesville Savings Bank, the creditors and stockholders of the bank and the factory properties, and the business men and people generally of the city and section, over the success of the reorganiza tion plan, which has already taken the bank out of the court and which will shortly take the two factories out ef court and put them in operation. Ae remarkable as it may seem, and as unparalleled ns it in fact is, the plan provides, and practi cally guarantees beyond the shad ow of a doubt, that every deposi tor ajul every creditor, is to re ceive in settlement of his claim one hundred cents on every dollar. We do not in the slightest de gree condone any wrong doing or in any ihanner relieve any one of the mistakes made which brought on all this trouble, yet it is a fact that in the settlement which was made and accepted the officials of the bank and the factory seem to have done all that any set of peo ple, under any circumstances, could undertake to do. It is one case in a thousand where such a result has been obtained. If the properties had gone on through the courts and the funds thereof been distributed, through that chattel, the people who will now get the money, would have hardly got a taste of it—it would have all been eaten up in fees and court costs. We feel, therefore, that we can, in all sincerity, congratulate the people on the settlement which has been made. OASTOniA. Betti the yjThe Kind You Han Always Bought MR. CHARLES O. SUMMERS, President of the reorganized Barnesville Havings Bank. The name of the bank will be changed to The People’s Bank of Barnesville. Mr. Hummers has been manager of the Summers Buggy Cos, since its incorporation, and the great success of this company proves his superb business ability He is going to exert every influence possible to make the business of the liHnk just.whatit ought to be and he will he a strong factor in the commercial circles of this part of the state. T. W. DUMAS SUICIDES. IT IS BELIEVED HE WAS .MEN TALLY UNBALANCED AT TIME or COMMITTING lEKI>. Milner, Ga., March 111.—Mr. T. W. Dumas, a well known citi zen of tins county committed sui cide Sunday at his home near Liberty Hill, about five miles east of here. Mr. Dumas left his home about 4 o’clock Sunday afternoon. His wife thought he was going to his 1 his son's home, some two or three I miles distant. When he failed to i return at night she became un easy, but supposing he was at. his son’s did not begin any search till this morning. The result of the search was fliat Mr. Dumas’ body was found a few hundred yards from his house in a pine orchard hanging to a limb. His feet was on the ground. His action seemed to have been very deliberate, although he was doubt less temporarily insane, as it is known he has been suffering with his head occasionally for some time. He was quite deaf, this atlliction being brought about by bis service in the confederate army. The community sympathizes with his family very deeply. His family is a most excellent one. He leaves a widow and several grown children. MR. L. O. BENTON, President of the Bank of Barnesville. Mr. Benton is a merchant and banker of Mouticello, Ga., and is one of the strongest business men in the state. He belongs to one of the wealthiest families of Jasper county and has been very successful in all his business undertakings. He has an almost unlim ited financial backing. THE BARNESVILLE NEWS-GAZETTE, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1902. The Pitts-Gray Cos. This new but well known and reliable company is ready for the spring trade and they announce the fact in a handsome half page advertisement in this paper today. Their stock is all new and you cannot make a mistake when you get anything from them. The firm is composed of Mr. J. L. Pitts, a very substantial and pleasant gentleman, recently removed to Barnesville from Newton county, and Mr. H. H. Gray. These gen tlemen are assisted in their large business with a number of accom plished sales people, namely M essrs. W. J. Williamson, Shi Gray, Henry Miller and Miss Ida Hamil. All of these people always ex tend a warm welcome to the patrons and your wants will have the politest attention from all of them. We commend this firm to the trade. Milner Announces lor He-electlon. Sheriff J. 11. Milner announces in to-days paper for re-election to the offiice of sheriff of Pike county. He has served the peo ple in this capacity before and they know that he has made a good and efficient officer and during his term of office has made many strong friends who will sup port him in the coming cam paign. He is thoroughly familiar with the duties of the office and if elected will make an excellent officer. He is also a clever gen tleman and a strong democrat. BANK OF . BARNESVILLE. ORGANIZED MONDAY EVENING AND NOW DOING BUSINESS. The stockholders of the Bank of Barnesville met Monday evening and elected the following board of directors: L. 0. Benton, J. A. McCrary, W. B. Smith, A. P. Kemp. Otis A. Murphy, W. H. Mitchell and F. M. Stafford. These directors immediately met and elected the following officers: President, L. 0. Benton; Vice- President. W. B. Smith; Cashier, J. A. McCrary. This hank began business yes ! terday morning in the office for merly occupied by the New South Savings Bank. It has a paid in ! capital of $25,000, and begins operations under the most favora ble auspices. The board of di rectors is composed of the best j business men of Barnesville, and | any business given the bank will have the best possible attention iin every way. It is proposed to ! guarantee ample accommodation j to all its customers. The present quarters will be overhauled and renovated in a short time. The bank’s books will arrive in a day or two, and no doubt in a few days it will be run ning smoothly. The officials will be glad to have the people call to see them and confer with them about their banking business. SUDDENIDEATH OF MR. POWELL FORMERLY a merchant of this PLACE—PASSES AWAY IN; BELLEVUE YESTEII PAY, Mr John Powell died of apop lexy very suddenly yesterday after noon at 5 o’clock at the residence of his nephew, Mr. R. F. Smith, in Bellevue. Mr. Powell arose early yesterday morning and was apparently in good health. He came to the city about 10 o’clock and spent an hour or so shaking hands with his num erous friends. He returned home ate a hearty dinner, but soon afterwards complained of feeling ill. He went upstairs and began smoking a cigar, when he grew worse. Mrs. Smith called at his room to see if she could do any thing for him. Mr. Powell talked as if he thought he would be bet ter in a few minutes, so Mrs. Smith left him. A few minutes later she heard a noise in Mr. Powell’s room and when she enter ed he was found in a dying condi tion. Physicians were summoned, but he passed away before their arriv al. Mr. Powell was a Mason in good standing, and he will likely be buried this afternoon with Mason ic honors. Mr. Powell came to Macon abou£ two years ago from Barnesville at which place he conducted a mer cantile business for a number of years. He was about 55 years of age and leaves one daughter and one son. —Macon Telegraph. Mr. John Powell was well known here as he made Barnes ville his home several years. Mr. Powell left here several years ago and since resided in Macon. He is the brother of Mr. H. P. Pow ell of this city and the late R. J. Powell. His many friends here regret very much to learn of his death. A Handsome Store Room. The Barnesville Mercantile Cos. makes their bow to the trade to day from the new store in the Mitchell building. They carry a splendid line of goods and people who trade with them may expect the best of treatment in every par ticular. This is one of the best firms in Barnesville and it members are i anxious for an opportunity to show how glad they will be to wait on you. Mrs. P. H. Maddux, the senior member of the firm, and 1., j A. Collier and Leon Porche extend i the public a cordial invitation to j call to see them in their new quar- 1 ters. See to if ♦ you get PEARL- Z, when you buy it. Grocers have poorer washing powders that pay more profit. Sometimes these are sent “by mistake,” or because "out of Pear line.” . You’ll be told, probably, " just 1 as good—Just the same thing.” I This is not so. Prove it for I yourself. PEAR.LLNE the I best washing-powder, the L Most Economical AGENCY FOR School Books AT Blackburn’s Drug Store. are sold only for CASH I give Green Trading Stamps. Dry Goods, Notions, and SHOES! A. L. Mills. riur trade is much better than we once could reasonaby ” expect, and we can only account for it in this way, and that is: We keep our stock fresh and nice—always add ing the nicest styles in every thing as fast as they come out; selling the best goods we can buy, for the least money. You can compare prices as much as you wish, but when you take quality and style Into consideration, you will readily see that we fear no competition. We are showing some exceptionally good values in Skirt and Waiste Fabrics* also percals, Madras, white Lawns, Dimities, Piques, Cotton Fulards, Embroideries, Laces, and Silks at very low prices. Shoes and Slippers, It’s our business to know about SHOES and SLIPPERS and to see that you get rare quality when' you get shoes here. WATCH THE LEATHERS* and the way it is put together. AVe aim to have Shoes we can recommend —Shoes you will like to wear. Nothing better than the REGINA Shoes for Ladies and Children Our FOOT GLOVE Shoes for men is the best $3.50 Shoe on the market. In order to prove what we say, we in vite you to call around and see for your self. A. L. Mills. LANDRETH’S , Garden Seed —OF ALL KINDS—O AT t Wright’s Drug Store. The Best That Grows. For Over Sixty Years. Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup has been used for over sixty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething with per fect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic and is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately. Sold by Druggists in every part of the world at 25 cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, and take no other kind. FOR SALE—6O bushels of Berry's Early big boll cotton seed. Pure at $2,00 per bushel. For particulars address bOx No. 175, Barnesville, or box No. 22, Milner. 4t Millinery, Laces, , and Embroideries. Millinery! This season promises to be one of the biggest season with us in MILI NERY that we have ever had. Our work room is already crowded a week ahead with orders. We are showing exclusive styles that you will not find anywhere else. We are the largest dealers in Millinery Goods in Barnesville. Miss Cook, our Milliner, is an art ist in the Millinery business and no doubt she can please you. Come to headquarters for your Millinery. A Beautiful Store. Ihe new store just completed by the J. C. Collier Cos. on east side of Main street, makes one of the most beautiful stores, any where. This store will be uspd for the clothing and gent’s furnishings department of this enterprising company, and is very conveni ently arranged in every way. The tiling pavement and the hand some plate glasss how windows in front make it a very attractive store. There is an office in the rear end, where the bookkeeping and office work of the firm will be done. This new store is a valua ble addition to the business houses of Barnesville, and is another evi dence that the J. C. Collier Cos. is one of the liveliest firms in the Ga.