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About The Barnesville news-gazette. (Barnesville, Ga.) 189?-1941 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 7, 1904)
BARNESVILLE NEWb, K2ETTE -T 4 M Ik Tveatieth Century Country eekly. Published Every Thursday by The News Publishing Company, BAXtNKSVIIiIiK. fiA. BUBSCKIPTIOIS II I’KR YEAR PAY ABLE IN ADVANCE. Bntf-rari t t* * Post Offloo m Bnrf-Hvill<-, a*.. ah Vmhhh mail mot t#r JANUARY 7. 1904. PROSPECTS BRIGHT. The prospects for the coming year are vary encouraging to the farmers and business men of Georgia and the south, judging from present conditions as They appear to ns. The farmers ot the country are in good circumstances for the work of the coming year. They are ready for planting a big crop of cotton for which they will cer tainly receive a remunerative price next fall. Jt is not proba ble that the price w ill he less than nine or ten Vents and at this price money can he made in producing cotton, provided other fa m pro ducts are not neglected to too great an extent. If this price is obtained the* farmer is sure to prosper as a result of his labors, unless some uuforseen misfortune comes upon him. When the agricultural interests Hourish the other business inter ests and institutions also flourish. Therefore business men of all kinds may prepare for prosperous times. Of course all parties should use discretion and good judgment in their transactions, Tor this is the only safe plan. The little city of Barnesvilh* is in line conuition for beginning thiß new year. There is a greater demand for residences and busi ness houses t han there has been in years past. The merchants are ready for the trade of the people from the entire surrounding coun try. There are now at least half dozen parties negotiating for opening new enterprises here. The manufacturing industries of the city are prosperous and reach ing out after new trade and new territory. The Citizens Bank and the First National Bank arc pre pared to accomodate all reason able demands for banking accom modations, for the people ot the city and its territory. Let every body join hands for a successful year, the farmers, business men and all the people at large co-op erating to this end and the result wili be helpful and gratifying. Handsome Calendars. The season for of calendars lias been,in 4 full blast for the past few weeks and there has be6n scattered abroad to beau tify the home of the people as handsome t u collection of orna nieuts as can be found in any town. Thi* ones given away this year are unusually pretty and are to be appreciated bv those who receive them. Some of them are fine works of art. The cal endars of the Citizens Bank and s irst National Bank have prob ’y attracted tie* most attention heir beauty while those given e Central Railway are tin* *rvici*able. Those distribu drug stores and iusur ies also come in for attention. For Sale. ’uni Klberta, uidell un irices on * sold FACTS ON CREDIT. You are about to place yourself in position to be gin business for the com ing year. You’ve been thinking the matter over, at first, possibly you were undecided whether you should borrow money or buy on credit. (It’s best to do neither if you are so fortunate as to have the money in your jeans,) then after some reflection and passing the last years business through your mind, you made your de cision. Money at eight, ten or twelve per cent., may be cheap. Hut you take the money you bor row, spending a* dollar here, there and every where, buying some things which yon could do without, going a little more than you would go. Your money is gone. On the other hand, make arrangements with some good concern —Col- lier’s for example—buy just what you want and when you want it, know ing that you pay no in terest on what you don’t use, paying no more than the interest a bank would charge-and in many cases less—-Then they’ll pro tect your interest as they would their own. It’s more satisfactory from every point. You’ve tried it—what’s been your ex perience. We are open for a good line of customers, and if you are good, here’s a good store looking lor you. You can get credit now. From now until Febru ary ist we’ll give some ot the greatest reductions we ’ve ever made we want the ready cash when you get these prices, tho*. J. C. Collier Cos. THE HAKNEBVILI.E NEWS-GAZETTE TH UKSDAY, JANUARY 7, 19u4. THE COUNCIL’S PROCEEDINGS. Council Chamber, J Barnksville, Ga. Jan. 4, 1004. ) Regular meeting of council call ed to order by the Mayor, present Aldermen Gray, Smith, Prout Murphey and Anderson, absent Alderman Collier. Owing to the absence of the Chairman of the Finance commit tee, motion was made that the Clerk pay the monthly salaries when due and same carried. The chairman of Tax commit tee reported progress regarding the investigation of the amount of tax to be collected from the First National Bank. The matter of the special li cense of P. H. Maddux <fc So:, and also Mr. Oxford, differences which have not yet been adjusted was discussed and upon motion they were continued for further investigation. Chairman of Electric Light and Water Board stated that the en gine of the old plant had broken down and that it would be several days before we would have lights. Motion was made that Alderman Murphey make arrangements for an expert, to come down from Atlanta and inspect the new plant beforeJstarting same, same ear ned. Report of Chief of police read and ordered filed. A request made from Messrs. Stallings and Stocks that their stable license lie transferred to Mr.J'.J. L. Kennedy, upon motion thejjmnt.ter was referred to the Ordinance copimittee with power to act. i .j Alderman Front made motion that thatjpart of the ordinance of tie* Southern. Bell Telephone Cos. lie struck Jut, compelling them to make nojincreasj in their pres ent rates, same carried. Nothing further, minutes read and upon motion, council adjourn ed. T. W. Cochran, J. A. Bi ai.ock 1 . Mayor. C. & T. + Card From Mr. Akin. Editor X K\V S-Ci AZJSTTR ’. — \\ r i 11 von give me space in your paper for u fesv words to my many friends that so kindly helped me nurse my wife during her last sickness which lasted for three month. I shall always remember them for their kind aid and words of encouragement and comfort. For three long wearisome months of waiting and watching they stood by me and helped me in my sad hours of trial and allliction. Every thing that kind and tender hands could do was done for her. Her devoted physician did every thing that medical aid and skill could do for her relict. But she had to go. The t ime came Jan 2nd about 1 n*elock for the last farewell. We parted in the sixties hut through kind providence I was spared to meet her again. We walked together f or fifty one years and upward, but now 1 am ns a “Pelican of the w ilderness, and a- a “Sparrow upon the house lop." The time came with her several months ago when the thing of this time-world did not 'come before, .the was as the apostle Paul was “forgetting the tiling- that were behind,’ reach ed forth the hand to immortal glory and in the language of tin* same apostle; “’I he time of my departure is at hand,” and could sing: "I am nearer my home in Heaven today that ever I’ve been beforel have fought a good tight. 1 have kept the faith: 1 have finished mv course, hence forth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness ami not only for me but for all them that love tin* appearance ot the Lord .Je-its Christ ." And flow 1 ask my good friends to visit me, for 1 know when 1 re turn home 1 will not tind Eronnie sitting in her accustomed seat. Let me again thank joy friends tor their kindness. One in sorrow. K. C. Akin. Libertv Hill, i Jan. I. l'-HUL We have a suits of Strouse & Bros. High Art Clothing *<eft that we must sell T — Buggy Robes, Bed blankets and Rugs AT COST- * v ' • , t ' ; i ; ; ' We have just received our new Hamburgs and Embroideries and want to show them to you. We solicit your patronage for 1904. Come to see its. Wishing you a Merry and happy New Year, we are yours truly, Collier & Ogletree. Holiday Entertainments. Miss Lucile Mitchell and Mr. George Mitchell gave a “Trial ’ party last Monday night in compli ment to Dr. G. D. Ayer, of Ocala, Fla., who was the latters guest during the holidays. Their lovely home was a vision of beauty on | this occasion and is admirably | adapted for receiving large par i ties. The guests were made wel* | come in a very happy manner • dnd were soon absorbed in the games which they enjoyed im mensely. Another feature of the ! evening was a carricature contest, each person being given a slip of paper on which do draw a likeness of some member of the party, j This contest was productive of much amusement, the prize, a j handsome picture, was awarded [to Miss Mattie Tea Turner for j the best drawm<flO The guests were then served a delightful ; course of refreshments. When ' the hour of departure came there were many expressions of genuine pleasure in the evenings enter tainment. Those present on this occasion were: fit isses Mattie Tea Turner and Alice Wyehe, of Macon, Mat j tie Nelson, ltosa Uaminond, Olive Williams, Lneile Blackburn, Ai nie Lambdin, Priscilla Stroud, Mary Stroud, Mattie Jordan, Net tie Matthews, Lillie Mitchell, Roberta Mitchell; Messrs. Erie Hooten and Quigg Fletcher, of Jackson, Rov Blount, John Holmes, Pierce Hammond, Jack son Bush, Broughton Hardy, Warren Woodward, \\ alter Marsh burn, Chas. Lane, Clarence Willis and Will Turner. Tuesday evening -Mrs. W. A. Front entertained in honor of Miss Ethel Taylor, of Atlanta, at a ‘‘phantom” party. The guests wore received in a very cordial manner and put at ease immedi ately. They were then conducted to the dressing rooms where they donned their costumes and after wards returned to the parlors to make mem . The scene was one to provoke great amusement and many were the ludicrous things that occurred while the guests moved about in their disguises seeking to discover the identity of each other. After sometime bad elapsed the masks were dis pensed with and the young peo ple fell to amusing themselves m a contest of picking up Irish potatoes from the floor in a des sert spoon. Phis departure was a novel ami interesting one and proved very entertaining, booby pvize go'inw tCQjMis- Annie Lamb din ain) Mr. Pierce Hammond, tiiev having consumed the longest time in removing the potatoes from the door. When this con* to-t was finished refreshments were served. This occasion was voted one of the most pleasant of the holiday guyieties. * * * \ A delight ful function of the hoiiday fest iv it ies wastiup ‘Fagyt’' panv given by Miss Priscilla Stroud Wednesday evening in compliment to her guest, Miss Alice Wyche, of Macon. When the guests had all arrived with their bundle of fagots they were seated on the floor, the room dark ened and each guest cast his bun dle onTbe fire and was called upon for 1 ‘i*X‘ w G ,4 1.0 n0 told a taL * mor ons/ I? '?® r y plea last i>. > turned) gan ay gamesAt, ( b a late hour, v lightful music < -*-'8 of the party, w^fenot .ey wp)Pe served refreshments. At the close of the entertainment the guests wore lavish in their praise of the hospitality of their hostess and the guest of honor. * •* * *: ‘ i Thursday night the members of the Baptist church held a reunion in their handsome new house of worship. On this occasion there was a program of music and this feature was thoroughly eDjoyed. There was a roll call of the church membership, a short talk by tho pastor. A loving cup was pre sented to Mr. M- Wl Smith, chairman of the building commit tee which had charge of _thb re cent i mprovementaft the appreciatiilpp® th at com m itwbj&L were served 111 011 the ladies and of great pleasure "*' -.-Vi The Forsyth Street FTfffo was entertained last Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. Will Gardner, in honor of Misses Rosalie and Mirta Monsalvatge, of Atlanta, and Miss Annie Shultz, of Key West, Fla. The house was beautifully de corated in green and red colors symbolic of the yuletide, through out the rooms quantities of holly and mistletoe and bamboo was used. The score cards was New Year bells beautifully painted in holly. The first prize was a love ly box. of stationery tied with green and red ribbon which fell to Miss Mfrta Monsalvatge. The second, a hand-painted pin cush ion in was awarded to Miss Alma Murphey. After the games a delicious salad course was served in a very uniquo way salad cakes represent ing Christmas turkey’s were used. Those present were! Misses Mollie Roger*: Neil Smiley, Alma Murphey, Rosalie and Mirta Mon sah’atge, Annie Shultz, Ida Thur man, Mary Minhinimtte; Mes dames'K. L. Rogers. Jim Reeves, A. H. English. \\ r ill Chambers, C. H. Humphrey, C. O. Summers. J. A. McCrary, W. C. Stafford, J. P. Thurman, Frank Bloodworth. Rooms to rent—One to three rooms to rent. Suitable for light housekeeping. Apply to W. T. Respess.* tf Thomaston St. Society in Milner. Miss May Berry, of Milner, en tertained a few of her friends informally Monday night, of Christmas. The home was beau tifully and artistically decorated, with holly and mistletoe. Games afforded much amusement for the jolly crowd. Those present wore: Miaous Libia and Dora Warde, Mary Rice, Fannie Mae Fergersou, Kate Childers, Ada and Annie Fisher, Ida Mae Woodall, Nell Woodall .and'GUsede Berry,.yf Barnesville. Messrs. Herbert ami Lewis Bos ton, .Tint Tytts, Jim Gardner, Clinton Swint, Edgar FergersoU, E. W. Wilson, Jack Childera, Luther Berry, of Solado, Tex., E. Hemphill, of Griffin and Herbert Sanders,’of Wrjghtsville, Ga. All reported a very nice time. X The Goggansville Band. A serenade by the Goggairrrdle band, But they had no instruments .to toat, One used an old rusty tin pan. And the rest used their throat. . But tile band did’ great credit To the Goggansville boys. For those who heard it Sav. they never heard such The wagon was drawn by the old gray, .at looked forlorn anil.dejected, And he jogged quietly on hie way if, no better could be expected. e wtis hardly able to trot, is along the highway he went * And when he reached his quiet lot, Said, “Twaathe worst Christmas he ever spent.” Goggansville, Ga., J.H. Rkksi Dec. 25, 1903. 1 v • Representative Owen Honored. Speaker Morris has notified State School Commissioner tner ritt of the appointment of Hon. Emmett Owen of Pike and Julian McCurry of Hart on the joint committee to act with tie* state school commissioner in preparing a ,ill making necessary changes in the schools laws. The resolu tion provided tor a committee of three from the senate and five from the house, and there had al ready been appointed Senators Comas, McMichael and Turner and RepresentatiAes Holder of Jackson: Bell of Milton, and Steed of Taylor. The committee will meet in February.—Macon News. 1 tillal<-s till v ii\ The m-w scientific discovery for dis eases of tin- throat ’ and‘lungs’ acts upon m*\v principle differing greatly from the old stylet Gough Medicines, which are composed ’ chiefly of wild cherry and tar, which ,do little more than stimulate the liying of the throat and lungs. Uydales Eiixir strikes at the root of the trouble, it kills the mi crobes that cause throat and lung dis eases. It removes and hastens recovery by helping pat tire restore the diseased organs tci health. ,T.3|H Blackburn.
