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BARNESYILLE NEWS-GAZETTE. VOLUME 36. S. M. MABSHBUBN. Calls Special Attention To a New Line of Skirts! Made in latest designs for early spring wear, and brought from the manufac turers. They are elegantly made and cheap in price. BIG BARGAINS in high-grade of tailor-made pants. These are plums in quality and price. New Lot of Mens’ Fine Shoes in patent calf, vici and box calf—both men and boys. These shoes are made for us on the latest lasts. See our great variety of GINGHAMS for early spring wear. Have just receiv ed another lot of wide embroidery, also medal ions in both acme and white. Come to see us. We are studying to please you. V. O. MARSHBURN, Manager. Seed Irish Potatoes! It is time to plant Irish Potatoes, and to insure a success you want the Genuine Eastern Seed. I HAVE A FULL SUPPLY of all \lrieties, and they are the genuine eas tern stock, shipped direct from Aristook coun ty, Mane, and I know they are pure. I want I want to sell yon your seed. I can save you money on them. Remember, I have the BEST GROCERIES, and my prices are as cheap as the cheapest. JohnT. Middlebrooks Agent for “Pride of Barneaville” Flour. GARDEN SEED or ALL KINDS— Genuine Eastern Potatoes. Try us and see if you can’t be “the early Huck ster that gets the price.” EVERY DRUGGIST says that his drugs are pure, and that he does not sub stitute, does not use inferior or adulterated drugs, and that he always does accurate work. W hat is there left for us to say different from any body else ? W ell, we invite you to bring your prescriptions to us aud see the kind of treatment you get and the way everything is done, and then see if you do not feel that the medicine is put up just as your doctor would like to have it. W. C. JORDAN & BRO. THE TWENTIETH CENTURY COUNTRY WEEKLY. BARNESVILLE, GA., THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1903. AN EXCELLENT ATTRACTION. ENTERTAINMENT TO BE GIVEN UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE K. OP P.IiODGE. The Page Concert Company will give an entertainment at the opera house next Wednesday eve ning, March 18th, under the auspices of Knights of Pythias. This company is composed of four members who are all artists in their lines of work, and for play ing,' singing, dancing, reciting, etc., can hardly be excelled. They come highly recommended by the press and people and the public may expect something good from them. The reserved seats will cost 50 cents: general admission 35 cents and the gallery 25 cents. Be sure to see them and enjoy an excellent evening’s entertain ment. Will be a Pleasant Event. About the 10th of April Mr. Robert Hugh Morris will appear here in one of his recitals under the auspices of the Ladies Aid So ciety of the Presbyterian church. The ladies have arranged with Mr. Morris to give one of his re citals, which‘news will be hailed with pleasure by the people of this city. His recital given re cently for the K. of P’s. was a great treat to the people of Bar nesville. The exact nature of the program has not yet been deter mined, but will be annouced later and it will be a good one. It will be a matter of informa tion to the many friends of Mr. Morris to know that his recitals will probably be under the management of the Alkahest Lyceum Bureau in a short time, as that concern is making an effort to secure his services. It is gratifying to his admirers to learn that his remarkable talents and merit in this line have been shown such a mark of appreciation. Entertained Friends. Miss Jackie Carswell entertain ed some of her friends at a party given at her home on Forsyth street last Monday night. The occasion was one of great pleasure to all who were fortunate enough to be present. Various amusements were indulged in for several hours, after which a de lightful course of refreshments was served. The affair passed off very happily and was one of keen enjoyment to her friends, who pro nounced her a pleasant hostess. _— <5. Holiness Association. The Middle Georgia Holiness As sociation was in session here three days last week, closing Sunday night. Quite a number of visiting delegates were present to attend the meeting from various points in this section of the state, and it was an exceedingly pleasant oc casion. The Association adjourned Sun day night to meat next session in Columbus. Hand Mashed. Mr. Felton Blackman,'a young man who has been at work at the Barnesville Planing Mill, had the misfortune to get his left hand terribly mashed in one of the machines Monday morning. By the accident he lost several fingers from his left hand. The wound was a very painful one, and he was carried to Dr. Kemp’s office where his hand was dressed. He is getting along very well now although his hand gives him great, pain, and he is unfartunate in; losing his fingers. I Lecture Friday Evening. Dr. F. C. McConnell, of Atlan ta, who was to lecture in Barnes vill last week, was unable to come, but he will deliver the lecture at the Baptist church here tomorrow (Friday) evening at 7:80 o’clock. The lecture will be free and it is an opportunity that no body should miss. Bazaar Came to a Close Friday Night. Last Friday night was the crowning success of the Bazaar, which was held at the Blues’ Armory last week. The crowd was the largest that attended the entertainment any night. The hall was filled to the limit with pleasure seekers and bargain buy ers. A great quantity of the mer chandise was auctioned off and sold in other ways, so that the evening was a fitting close of so successful a week. Ou the whole, the bazaar has far exceeded the expectations of the most sanguine, and the Metho dists have reason to be proud of the showing made. We will not attempt to bestow praise on each individual who took part in the work, but we feel that Mr. Chas. T. Tyler, who was moat active in the affair, is entitled to congratulations on the success of the Bazaar. The ladies are especially due the thanks of all concerned for the way in which they entered in to the work, and without their help, the thing would have come to nought. We congratulate all coucerned on the pronounced success of the Bazaar. Jackson-Smith. Avery pretty home wedding was that of Miss Ida Jackson, of Meansville, and Mr. Ivey D. Smith, of Barnesville, which took place Sunday afternoon at 8:80 o’clock at the home of the bride’s brother, Mr. J. T. Jackson, of Meansville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. C. Smith, of Griffin, in the presence of a large crowd of friends and relatives who wish for them much happiness. The bride was gowned in blue cloth trimmed in buttons and white silk. The home was decor ated in yellow and green. The bride is one of Meansville’s sweet est girls who possesses many noble qualities and is highly es teemed by all who know her. The groom is a young man of sterling qualities who has a host of friends who will gladly welcome his bride. They left immediately after the ceremony for Barnesville, the home of the groom, where a bril liant reception was a awaiting them at the home of the groom’s father. At The Opera House. Friday night, “Romeo and Jul iet” will be seen at the op°ra house. The company presenting it is said to be an unusually good one, : and no doubt will please a fine audience at their performance here. The Anniston Star, at which place they played last week, has, the following to say of it: “A more finished production of Shakespeare’s immortal tragedy of love and passion has not been witnessed at the local theater in many seasons, and the lovers of! true dramatic art enjoyed it im mensely.” A CHILD KNOWS ITS FRIEND. The children are eager for a dose of of Cheney’s Expectorant whenever they are threatened with a cold or c.oup. I prefer Cheney's because it is fo agreeable to take, and it’s results are sooner seen than that of any other preparation. Mas. L. D. Johnson. Winston, N. C. NEW CROP SEED IRISH POTATOES DIRECT FROM GROWER. FRESH LOT Garden Seed Just Received Blackburn’s Drug Store. “Afraid of Banks,” * A phrase we heard someone recently use. Well, are you afraid to ride on the cars, just because there have been wrecks on the rail-road ? Are you afraid to buy something to eat, just because someone has occasionally been cheated in groceries ? ? Are you afraid to bathe, just because a man was once drowned in a bath tub ? ? ? Are you afraid to breathe, just because there are a few poisonous microbes in the air? ? ? ? We trust you will see the point, if not, call to see us and we will point it out. The First National Bank, Barnesville, Ca. NOTICE! We have bought out the store known as “The Cutter” and will replenish the same with a stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE, consisting of Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats and Gents’ Furnish ings Goods, and a full line of STAPLEand FANCY GROCERIES We have secured the services of Mr. Chas. Butler, who will be ready to wait on his old friends and customers. This is the place to buy your goods cheap. Maddux & Son. NUMBER 7