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Barnes villi: N e ws-Gazette. VOLUME 36. 1,000 Pieces of Ribbon. This is a great big show, but we have just received one thousand pieces of ribbon from first hands, and at prices that will make them hum. New Arrival of Ladies’ Hats.^-^o- You can find all the new shapes in our millinery department you are looking for, and the manager of this department, Miss Baker, has demonstrated by her success that she is master of the business. New Lot of Slippers That great George F. Daniels* make, that teems with style, and aids the pedestrian on their jour ney because of their comfort. See our crash suits that reached the city Monday. They are gems. Our Straw Hats Claim the blue ribbon and are catching the bloods of the city. This week finds us with anew lot of white goods, silk gloves, etc. Come and see our great array of new things. S. M. MARSHBURN. IT’S MONEY In your pocket to use a Caldwell Cotton Dropper. Y'ou save half your seed. You save half the chopping, you save all the hoeing. You are sure to get a stand if your seed are any good. Your cotton comes up and grows off better all of which means Money in Your Pocket I want to sell you one. Give me your order early so as to be sure of getting it in time. REMEMBER I sell all kinds of Groceries and farming supplies. John T. Middlebrooks Agent for “Pride of Barnesville” Flour. Everyone has to take a Spring Tonic in the spring time. We are the sole agents for this section for “The Blood Wine Tonic” that sells for 50c. The only blood tonic on the market for this price. Whooping: Cough is all over town, come and get a Vapo-Cresolen Lamp so your child can sleep at night. For Your Dresser we have Mennen’s Tal cum, Keystone Violet Talcum and Eastman’s Anti septic Crushed Roses. Remember we will compound your Rx day or night and deliver promptly. Yours Truly, W. C. JORDAN & BRO. THE TWENTIETH CENTURY COUNTRY WEEKLY. BARNESVILLE, GA., THURSDAY, MAY 21. 1903. THE ANNUAL DEBATE HELD. AT THE MJIHTOHIVM I,AST FRI DAY NIGHT—A LARGE CROWD WAS IX ATTENDANCE. The trusts and monopolies of the United States may now rest in peace since it was decided last Fri day night that they were not a positive injury to ihis nation and Mr. Rockefeller, Mr. Morgan and other heads of the trusts can lie down to rest without fear of being j disturbed since the Lvsians have j said that they are a benefit rather than an injury tc the country. The affirmative side of the above question was ably supported by Messrs. R. L. Bolton, F. L. Brin son and E. T. Mcllvaine while Messrs. H. L. Covington, C. F. Lifsey and C. S. Kelley champion ed the negative view of the sub ject. The speeches made by both sides were far above the average. We will not attempt to go into de tail with each oration but suffice it to say that they were the equal of anything to be heard in any of the colleges of the state and the young men have reason to j congratulate themselves upon their depth of thought and brilliancy of oratory. Notwithstanding that | there was a display of strong! argument on the side of the affirm-) ative, the judges, Cols. E. A. I Stephens, F. M. Stafford and C. j J. Lester, saw fit to cast their j decision in favor of the negative. I An unexpected feature of the occasion was the conferring of a gold medal upon the best speaker of the evening. As soon as the arguments had come to a close Rev. li. H. Morris arose and stated that he had been appointed by the local lodge Knights of Pythias to confer upon the best speaker of the occasion, who was to be ap pointed by the chairman of the committee of three to be appoint ed by the chairman of the meeting, Prof. C. L. Anderson. The com mittee appointed, Rev. R. H. Morris, Col. J. Q. Nash and Mr. B. H. Hardy, awarded the medal to Mr. R. L. Bolton and it was presented to him amidst a storm of applause. The musical part of the program was not less entertaining and well carried out than was the literary feature. The choruses, duets and solos were all exceedingly good and showed that the children had re ceived he most careful and pains taking training. Every feature of the entertainment was thor oughly enjoyable and the evening one of great pleasure and instruc tion. No Preaching at Meth odist Church Sunday. Rev. J. N. Snow announces that there will be no preaching at the Methodist church next Sunday. He will be out of the city and as the meeting is in progress at the Baptist church, he will not secure any body to fill his pulpit, thus affording his congregation an op portunity to attend the protracted services. Picnic Will Not Be Held. The Sunday School picnic will not be held this week as was an nounced in some of the churches last Sunday morning but has been postponed. It is not known when it will be held, probably next week, but it is not certain. Those inter ested in the matter will please take notice of the fact so that there will be no disappointment about it. The reason of the postpone ment was the meeting which is going on at the Baptist church. SENATOR CARMACK OF TENNESSEE WIUj BPRAK AT THE BARNES* VIMiK CHAUTAUQUA. SATUR DAY MORNING, JUNE JSOth. Senator Carmack, of Tennessee, has accepted an invitation to speak before the Barnesville Chau tauqua, on Saturday morning June 20th. Senator Carmack is the fiery young democratic statesman who is one of Tennessee’s representa tives in the United States Senate. He it is who has stirred up the wrath of President Roosevelt more than any other one man, by the arraignment of the president on account of his position on certain questions of vital importance to the south. Senator Carmack is not only a fearless statesman but he is an orator of great reputation. There will be a great crowd present to hear and honor him when he speaks in Barnesville. The Chautauqua program is now about complete and it will be one of the best Chautuquas ever in the country. Will Deliver Sermon. Rev. J. N. Snow will go to Douglasville next Sunday and de liver the commencement sermon at the Douglasville college. The people of that town may congrat ulate themselves upon having se cured such an able and eloquent man to till their pulpit on that occasion and they could not have been more fortunate in their choice of a preacher, as Mr. Snow is one of the deepest thinkers and most entertaining orators the people of this town have had the pleasure of listening to in their churches. He will no doubt win many friends for himself by his efforts next Sunday. Bishop Nelson Preaches. ! Bishop C. K. Nelson, the head of the Episcopal church in Geor gia, preached at the Baptist church here Sunday evening to a large congregation. He was in oho city in the interest of the denomina tion which he represents, and by invitation filled the Baptist pul pit. The subject of the sermon was, “Godliness is Profitable in all Things” and it was a magnificent effort. Everybody was greatly pleased and the Bishop held the undivided attention of the large audience from beginning to end. The Episcopalians have a church organization in this city, but only a small membership and nochurch building. About two years ago the foundation was laid for a building, but it has not been com pleted. Making Changes. The Barnesville Blues have been making some important changes in their armory. They have torn out the rooms up-stairs and thrown the whole into one hall thus giving them a great deal more space. They have secured two rooms down stairs and will fit them up nicely for their reading rooms, etc. Considerable money is being spent in the renovation of the armory and when it is finished it will be one of the most com plete and up-to-date homes for a military company of any town in this section. The Blues are in a flourishing condition having the largest mem bership that they have known in sometime and are becoming well drilled. The United States inspec tor will visit them soon and they hope to be found in tiptop condi tion when he arrives. JUST RECEIVED The Daintiest and most Elegant lot of FRESH CANDY AT Blackburn’s Drug Store. I want your trade Road tho Ad which will appear in this space next week. YOUR WHOLE FAMILY Is Interested in and has hopes for your success. It may be that we can help you to bring their hopes to a happy consumation. We do many and a great variety of things for our customers. Are you one of them? We shall be pleased to have you. The First National Bank, Of Barnesville, RELIABLE IN EVERY WAY. That describes the Citizens Bank shortly but very accurately. Jt was established on a firm basis. The capital and surplus is $27,600. The officers are men of standing and have the confidence of the community. The interest of depositors are carefully safeguarded, and no steps are taken or investments made without the fullest investi gation. THE CITIZENS BANK solicits the accounts of firms, individuals and corporations. This Bank Is also a Depository for the State. Hours, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. J. W. CABANISS, C. H. HUMPHREY, Pres. Cashier. W. R. Baird & Cos. McCORMICK MOWERS, BINDERS, REAPERS, ETC. The best make of implements of the kind on the market. Call to see and price them. W. R.Baird & Cos. NUMBER 17