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BARNESVILLE NEWB-GAZETTE. VOLUME 36. S. IV3. MARSHBURN. Calls Special Attention To a New Line of Skirts! ———n—m—ra——a—— gw— c— a—— h— —■!—— 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 medalions in both acrue and white. Come to see us. We are studying to please you. V. 0. 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 varieties, and they are the genuine eas tern stock, shipped direct from Aristook conn- . ty, Mane, and I know they are pure. I want I want to sell you your seed. I can save you money on them. Remember, I have the BEST GROCERIES, and my prices are as cheap as the cheapest. John T. Middlebrooks flpar*Sole Agent for “Pride of Barnesville” Flour. GARDEN SEED OF 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. What is there left for us to say different from any body else ? Well, we invite you to bring your prescriptions to us and 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 19, 1903. A SETTLEMENT WAS EFFECTED, CASES AGAINST H VGI’IjEY ANl> HOOEItS HAVE BEEN DIS MISSED. A settlement was effected Tues day afternoon in the cases of Col. J. .T. Rogers and Mr. G. E. Hugu lev, growing out. of the failure of the New South Savings Bank. In accordance with a proposition made by parties at interest at October term of Pike Superior court, Col. Rogers and Mr. ITugu ley paid over to the receiver the sum of S6OOO and each and every case against them was no lpross ed. the order being signed by Judge Reagan of the Flint cir cuit. It will he remembered that this settlement came up some months ago, and when the prosecuting attorneys put in their claim for ten per cent of the S6OOO, they were promptly turned down. Judge Reagan stated that the en tire amount, less the court costs, should go to the depositors and creditors of the bank. He persist ently refused to yield his views and was endorsed hv the people interested and by the public. Mr. T. W. Cochran, the receiver of the bank, handles the money without any commission. This settlement is received with pleasure by the public, especially by the friends of Col. Rogers and Mr. Huguley. Had Narrow Escape. Mr. Cliff Flewellen was caught !in the elevator at the factory of I Messrs. J. G. Smith & Sons Sat urday morning last and was right right badly hurt, in fact, he nar rowly escaped death. The elevator was going down and Mr. Flewellen stuck his head over in the shaft looking down and was caught. His neck and head was considerably bruised and skinned up. He was sent home and Dr. E. C. Ripley gave him such medical aid as was necessary. It is remarkable that the young man was not killed. He has been getting along well ana will probably be at work in a few days. Capt. Howard Welcomed Home It will be good news to his hun dreds of friends in Barnesville and this section to know that Capt. John F. Howard is again a citizen of Barnesville, having just moved back to the city and ac cepted a place in the store ol Mr. A. L. Mills. Few men have more friends than Capt. Howard and he will be cordially welcomed back to his old home. He is, also, perfectly at home in a dry goods store hud Mr. Mills is to be congratulated in securing his services. Society in Milner. Miss Nannie Rose Thomas en tertained her guests, the Misses King from Greensboro, with a tea last Tuesday afternoon. Miss Georgia Thomas presided at the tea table where delicious wafers and tea were served. Games were enjoyed during the afternoon. Those invited to meet the Misses King were: Misses Rice, Tyus, Ferguson, Fisher, VVarde, Goddard and Holmes. IN HONOR OK THE MISSES KINO. Miss Dorothy Warde entertained the Misses King at a Parcheesi party Wednesday evening. After enjoying several games, refreshments were served. Those presnt were: Misses King, Nannie Rose Thomas, and Mary | Rk:e. Messrs Walter Bolton, Prof. \ Aiken, Herbert Bolton and Frank \ Hunt. Dr. White Lectures Friday Evening. Dr. John E. White, of Atlanta, | will lecture at the Baptist church j tomorrow (Frida} 7 ) evening. He will have as his subject, “The Old Fashioned Religion.” Dr. Whit“ is said to be a very fine speaker and no doubt what he has to say will be greatly ‘en joyed. Dr. F. C. McConnell spoke last Friday evening and there was a large crowd present to hear him. He preached a magnficient ser mon and all felt well repaid for attending the services. __ Concert Tonight. The Page Concert Company will giye a performance tonight (Wednesday) at the opera house. The entertainment will be un der the auspices of the K. of P. lodge of this place and promises to be an excellent affair. The company comes highly recom mended by the press and the pub lic may expect an unusually good performance by the artists. Go out to see them. Perform ance will begin at 8:15 promptly. Interest Not Part of Bouded Debt The Supreme court of Georgia handed down its decision a few days ago on the bond question and it was held that the interest was not a part of the bonded debt, this view being held by every member ,ot the court. Quite a number of the cities and towns of the state were vitally nterested in the decision, among them being Barnesville on account of the recent bond issue of SIO,OOO It is another case in which the interests of the people win out. In Honor of Misses King. Mrs. G. F. Oliphant gave a reception to a number of the young people of the city lust Sat urday afternoon in compliment to Misses Allie and Maybell King, who have b'een visiting her from Greensboro. Her hospitable home was thrown open to the guests and nothing that would add to their pleasure and amusement was left undone by their gracious hostess. The entertainment was a pleasing affair and many were the kind re gards expressed for the hostess and her guests of honor, whoseef-* forded them so much enjoyment. A Quiet Wedding. Yesterday afternoon at the res idence of the bride, Mrs. Stokes Hillsmau was married to Mr. F. A. Stafford. The wedding was a quiet home affair, attended by a i few relatives and friends. After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Stafford left for Barnesville, where they will visit the family of i the groom. Mrs. Stafford was a Miss Myrick, ]of Meriwether county, but has been a resident of this city for several years. She has many friends to wish her joy in her marriage. Mr. Stafford belongs to the prominent Stafford family of Pike county, and possesses the esteem of a large circle of friends and acquaintences. He is now assistant postal transfer clerk at the Union depot in this city, where they will make their home. —Macon News, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Stafford have been here several days this week and last, mingling with tin ir numerous relatives and friends and receiving many hearty con gratulations and good wishes. When they return to Macon they carry with them the best wishes of the people of this' city and county for a life of happiness! I and success. 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 lias 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 8