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A Cordial Invitation - ■——— • p \ -'l' ■ ■ 'liJ Lj’ We extend a cordial invitation to everybody to call and inspect our immense stock 0f.... Dry Goods.. consisting of the latest novelties in wool dress goods, silks, wash silks, wash goods in all the latest weaves, white goods, laces, embroideries, all-over laces, &c. We carry a strong line of Shoes and Slippers something to fit the eye, foot and purse of the majority of foot-wear lookers. You will find here a beautiful line of Neckwear-the latest shapes. Hats-in all the late blacks Shirts—of the famous Joseph Fowler make^ Clothing That Fits and Pleases. Collars and Cuffs —the latest shapes. Ladies’ and Gents’ Underwear for Spring. An Attractive Line of Hosiery, in Fancy, Lace Stripe and Solid Colors. Many other tilings not mentioned. Call and we are always glad to see you. In our GROCERY department, you will find everything that is usually kept in a first-class grocery store-r-fancy and heavy groceries, farm supplies, etc. Soliciting your patronage, we are, Yours to serve, The Pitts=Gray Cos. l.We Cive/Creen Trading Stamps. Barnesville Mercantile Cos. New Store! New Goods! lAf E HAVE just gotten quartered in our new store, "** in the Mitchell building, where we will be glad to serve all our old friends and customers, as well as every body that comes to Barnesville. It has always been our policy to make customers and keep them, and in our new store, with the best selected stock between Atlanta and Macon, we propose to keep growing and help Barnesville to grow. To undertake to enumerate our line of seasonable attractions, would be superfluous, for the trading people know that we keep everything, but we wish to mention par ticularly our line of WASH goods in every style, Laces, Embroideries, Appliques, Ribbons, etc. Shoes and Slippers. We are exclusive agents liere for the celebrated L. M. REYNOLDS’ mens shoes, and Godings ladies’ and misses shoes and slippers. These goods are high class, and can only be had of us. Don’t forget the place, and come to see us at our new store. Very respectfully, Barnesville Mercantile Cos. PEOPLES BANK OF BARNESVILLE, Successor to Barnesville Savings Bank. OFFICERS: DIRECTORS: C. O. Summers, President. C. O. Summers, Dr. J. P. Thurman, Vice-President. J- C. Collier, A. M. Lambdin, Cashier. W. C. Stafford, J. P. Thurman, J. L. Fogg. Does a general baning business on a sound and conser vative basis. W e respectfully solicit the accounts and busi ness of merchants, farmers and others. We are ready to make loans on good collaterals. Careful attention given to the interests of our customers. THE BARNESVILLE NEWS-GAZETTE, THURSDAY, APIitL 21, 1902. liev. A. G. Whitney, of Griffin, preached a very interesting sermon at the Presbyterian church Sunday. Cadet A. D. Jones returned Wednes day from Woodbury, where he has been the guest of relatives several days. Messrs. James Gardner and Schmitz Ferguson came down from Milner Mon day to join the Barnesville Blues on their trip to Albany. Mr. J. H. Blackburn has just had a nice ice cream cabinet put in at his soda fount and will serve ice cream and gems every day during the summer. Mr. Paris B. Cheek left yesterday morning for Valdosta, where he has ac cepted a lucrative position with a large firm. Mr. Cheek hus many friends in Barnesville who regret to see him leave, but wish him success in his new field. Col. A. A. Murphey will speak at Meansville Saturday night and at Williamson Monday night next in the interest of his candidacy for legislature. Picnic Party. (On Friday afternoon last, Mrs. J. M. Reeves entertained a party of friends with apicnicatCauthen Springs. The afternoon was balmy, and the woods and fields were full of scent-laden blossoms which were gathered by the gay party to decorate their spring wagon. A delightful lunch was served on the rocks overlooking the spring, and later on their return to town, they wore again refreshed at the soda fount. Those present were: Mrs. J. M. Reeves, Mrs. W. C. Stafford, Mrs. J. A. McCrary, Miss Mary Minhinnette, M iss Mary Cornell, and Miss May Seaman. Crosses of Honor. Those Veterans who have sent in their applications for Crosses of Honor will receive them Memorial day and are requested to be present. The Daughters of Confederacy will be pleased to see a large number of Veterans and their families attend the exercises, which will be in Gordon Institute Audito rium Friday afternoon, May ‘2. Educate Your Hovel* With Cancareta. Xandy Cathartic, cure constipation forever. *c.2H C . it c. C. C. fail. drucKisisrtfund money. PERSONAL MENTION. Mr. C. M. Baily spent Tuesday in At lanta. Mr. E. C. Elder spent Sunday at Strouds. Mr. J. W. Adams went np to Atlanta Saturday. Mr. John Taylor, of Horne, spent Friday here. Dr. G. P. Huguley spent yesterday in the Gate City. Mr. E. FI. Maddux was in the city from Horne, last week. Mr. Charley Duskell, of Strouds, was in the city Friday. Mr. T. E. Whittle, of.Meansville, was in the city Saturday. Mrs. AV. 11. Chambers was shopping in Atlanta last Friday. Mr. Augusta Bush spent Sunday at Lamont with relatives. Mr. B. FI. Perdue, of I.amont, was in the city Thursday last. Rev. G. W. Stocks spent several days in Milner last week. Mr. C. 11. Humphries made? a visit to the Gate City last Friday. Mrs. A. P. Kemp went up to Atlanta Monday to spend the day. Bring me your cotton seed left after planting. if T. Cjiowdkk. Mr. David R. Burns spent Sunday in the city with his family. Mr. T. Z. Jones, of Meansville, was a visitor in the city last Friday. Mr. A. I’. Kadle, of Strouds, was in the city Monday on business. Mr. Sam P. Neely was in the city a few days last week with his family. Mr. Eugene Brown, of Macon, was the guest of relatives here Sunday. Mr. Samuel Rutherford, of Forsyth, was a prominent visitor here Monday. Mr. Z. T. Abercrombie and wife, of Strouds, spent Friday last in the city. Mr. F. M. Murphey spent Sunday at Hampton with relatives. Mr. Condor Hightower, of Atlanta, was the guest of relatives here Sunday. Mr. Andrew Mills, of Isocost Grove, was visiting relatives in the city Sun day. Mr. B. S. Willingham, a prominent citizen of Forsyth, was in the city Mon day. Air. It. F. Connell, of Meansville, was a welcomed visitor in Barnesville F'ri day. Mrs. Erastus Middlebrooks and son Lee, of The itock, spent Friday in the city. Miss Lucy Floyd spent Saturday and Sunday at JohristonvilJe visiting rela tives. Mr. J. A. Bush, of Jacksonville Fla., is the guest of his brother, Mr. Augusta Bush. Misses Lillie and Dora Warde, of Milner, spent the day in the city last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Crawford, of Yatesville, spent Friday in the city shopping. Air. and Airs. J. W. Willis, of Milner, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of relatives. Messrs. P. A. Murphey and Halcott Ayer, of Yatesville spent Thursday in the city. Mr. J. P. Parks, of Griffin, spent Sunday in the city the guest of friends and re<atives. Air. W. E. Hall, of Vega, was in the city Friday last, trading and circulat ing among friends. Try Chamberlain’s Stomach A Liver Tablets, the best physic. For sale by j . J.vo. H. Blackburn. LANDRETH’S Garden Seed ALL KIIMDS^-^ AT Wright’s Drug Store. The Best That Grows. Mr. Jackson G. Smith went up to Griffin yesterday to visit relatives. Airs. A. J. Shoarouse spent Sunday most pleasantly with Milner friends. Mr. R. B. Osborne left yesterday for | Macon where he will reside in the fu ture. Airs. G. L. English left Wednesday j for Griffin, where she will visit relatives ! for some time. Miss Virginia Watts returned to Macon Saturday after a several weeks visit to friends here. Air. J. H. Marchman, of The Rock, was shaking hands with his many j friends here Friday. Air. J. A. Dozier and attractive daughter, Miss Estelle, of Yatesville, were here Friday last. j Air. Edward Elder spent several days j out of the city fast week in the interest I of his insurance business. Air. Carey Croodwyn after spending several weeks with relatives here, left ; Saturday for Dallas Texas. j Miss Julia Adams, an attendant of I Vega High School, spent the day with home folks last Saturday. Mr. Collier Matthews returned to Macon Thursday after spending several days in the city with relatives. Air. J. A. Reid returned to Atlanta Monday, after severals days visit to Mrs. Z. T. Evans on Elm street. Mr. Robert Holmes returned to Sparta, Thursday, where he has a posi tion with the Graves Banking Cos. Col. J. <2- Nash went down to Albany Friday to make arrangements for the cadets during their stay in that city. Mrs. A. J. Welimaker returned Fri day from Charleston, where she has been taking in the sights of the expo sition. Mrs. T. S. Griggs returned to her home in Thomaston Friday, after a several days visit to her sister here, Mrs. W. IF. Chambers. Mrs. Lutie Adams and daughter, Miss May, have returned home after a very pleasant visit to relatives and friends in Houston and Macon counties, Mr. W. J. Sykes, an old Confederate veteran, left Saturday for Dallas, Texas, where he will take in the re union. He will spend some days with the family of his son who lives in that state. Air. Fi. W. English left Thursday afternoon for Atlanta where he will be with Mr. Morris Jacobs in his new store. Mr. English has many friends here who are sorry to learn of his departure from our city. Mr. Morris Jacobs left Thursday for Atlanta where we will engage in the mercantile business. Mr. Jacobs has made many friends in Barnesville who regret to see him leave hut wish him success in his new field. . Air. and Mrs. T. W. Cochran left Fri day last for Texas, where they will spend several weeks on a visit to Dr. A. L. Cochran at Mineola. Their many friends wish a most delightful trip for them, which they will no doubt have. The Barnesville Silver Cornet Band gave an open air concert in front of Wright’s drugstore Monday afternoon. Quite a crowd collected and several pieces were well rendered. After the concert the band marched to the depot where they gave the soldier hoys a “send off.” Dr. George M. Rockwell and wife left last week for Texas where he will remain for some weeks visiting rela tives. For years he has been with Mr. John H. Blackburn’s drugstore and Is a man who has hosts of friends and no enemies. He will doubtless greatly enjoy his vacation in the great state of Texas. Airs. T. T. Smiley spent the day i Atlanta Tuesday. Air. J. R. Smith, of F'orsyth, was in the city Tuesday. Mr. Warren Smith visited relatives at Yatesville Sunday. Air. W. D. Berry went down to Macon yesterday to visit friends. Dr. and Mrs. E. T. Booth, of Thomas ton, were in the city Friday. Air. Huh LeSewer was in the city Saturday from Johnstonville. Air. Fred Emerson Brooks was a prominent visitor here Tuesday. Aliss Velicia LeSewer was the guest of Johnstonville relatives Sunday. Wanted —To rent horse and buggy by the month. Address P. (). Box 182. Misses Vannie Hunt a.id Fay Tyus spent Tuesday at Milner with relatives. Air. R. A. Stafford went down to Albany Monday to take in the Chautau qua. Col. H. .T. Hale, the well known citi zen of Milner, was in the city Monday business. Mislh Jessie Oakes spent several days last week most pleasantly with Jones boro friends. Mrs. W. D. Crahamand sister, Aliss Mattie Elliott, spent Sunday with Cul loden relatives. Air. J. F. Stallings left Sunday for Texas, where he will visit relatives for several weeks. Air. Rowley, of the Jlrrn of-.T. H. Bate & Cos., at Griffin, was in the city Tues day on business. „ I have for sale a few more bushels of fine cotton seed for planting. J. W. Stafford. Mr. C. B. Willingham, the receiver of the Hanson-Crawley Cos. was in the city Monday'. He is one of Macon’s most influential citizens. Mrs. S. E. Dusenbury left Tuesday for Atlanta where she will visit rela t'ves for several days. * Messrs. Howard Parham and John Dickey visited the parents of the latter at Meansville, Sunday last. Prof. G. F. Oliphant, the able presi dent of Gordon Institute, accompanied the cadets to Albany Monday. Mr. anu Airs. G. 11. McMahon, and little daughter, Mary Estelle, left for Griffin Sunday morning where they will make their future home. Wanted— A position as stenogra pher ami typewriter. Will furnish machine. Address, Guo. G. Gibson, Athens, Ga. care of Banner. Mr. A. O. Murphey returned yester day from Gedartown where he has been several days in the interest of the Georgia Underwear Company. Aims Wilbur Walker has been the at tractive guest of Miss Folia Collier at the home of Air. and Mrs. L. A. Collier, on Greenwood street, several days this week. Mr. Gibert Rossignol, of Savannah, arrived in the city Monday and will bo here several days. Air. and Airs. John E. Toole, of Thomasville, arrived in the city Alon day, being ealled here by the serious illness of Airs. Toole’s mother, Mrs. Jennie Williams. Rev. Thomas IKxon the well known lecturer passed through the city Sun day. Air. Dixon has appeared here twice at the Chautauqua and is quite well known liere. Airs. A. H. Flensley, of Griffin, who lias been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Franklin, is now entertain ing a pretty little girl, to the delight of her many friends. We regret to chronicle the illness of Mrs. Jennie Williams who is very sick at her residence on Zebulon street. It is the wish of her many friends that she will have a speedy recovery.