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BARNESYILLE NEWS-GAZETTE.
Volume 54
GOOD MAN DIES
Mr. J. S. Willis, known to hun
dreds of the citizens of Barnesville
and vicinity as “Uncle Joe Willis,”
died at his home on Greenwood
street Saturday morning last at 7
o’clock. His going was not unex
pected to his family and friends, for
he had been ill for several months,
having been confined 'to his home for
many weeks. For some time his phy
sician had not held out much hope
for his recovery, as his condition, at
his advanced age, was such that there
was little to hope for. The end
came peacefully, as he was surround
ed by his immediate family and oth
er friends.
The funeral service was held at
the home Sunday afternoon, where
a great 'throng of friends assembled
to pay their last tribute of respect
to the beloved citizen. The floral
offerings were numerous and very
beautiful. Rev. J. E. Parker, pas
tor of the First Methodist church,
conducted tthe service, assisted by
Rev. Arthur Jackson, pastor of the
First Baptist church. Judge C. J.
Lester also made a talk in which he
paid loving tribute to the deceased.
The body was then lovingly laid away
in the Greenwood cemetery.
Mr. Willis was 72 years old. He
was born and reared near Topeka
Junction. He married and lived in
Talbot county for a number of years.
More than twenty years ago he mov
ed back to Barnesville, since which
time he has been engaged in the
mercantile business, a partner in the
firm of M. M. Elliott & Cos., during
which time he had been one of the
most honored and beloved citizens
of the community. He was quiet and
unostentatious in his life and deport
ment. He attended to his own busi- I
ness and while he' always took an
interest in public matters and ex
pressed his views he did so without
offence 'to anybody else. He was
unquestionably a good man and while
he never attached himself tc any
church there are none who knew him
intimately who doubt his faith and
trust in the Savior and Lord. He
will be sincerely missed and mourn
ed by scores of people throughout
this section of the state.
Mr. Willis is survived by his wife,
three daughters, Mrs. M. M. Elliott
and Mrs. Z. T. Naxwell of this city,
and Mrs. H. B. Arnold of Madras,
and two sisters, Mrs. J. C. Adams of
Atlanta and Mrs. Emma McLain of
Dallis, Texas, to whom the tender
sympathy of the people is extended
in the-great sorrow which has come
to them in this good man’s death.
WANTED-Ford car. Will trade good
new buggy and harness for late
model Ford. B. W. Middlebrooks
Cos., Bamesville, Ga.
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Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Turner of Mc-
Donough have been in the city the
guest of Mrs. A. M. Lambdin, Mrs.
Turner’s mother.
Are You A Rundown
Nervous Woman?
If You Arc, Tliis is Most Important
to You
Covington, Ky.—“Some years ago I
had a general break-down in health, was
very nervous and weak. I heard Dr.
Pierce’s Favorite Prescription highly rec
ommended, so I began taking it, and in
a short time my health and strength were
fully restored. I am still enjoying good
health and can highly recommend Dr.
Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for the ills
of women.” —Mrs. C. E. Hull, 1216
Wheeler St.
Beauty and Health go hand in hand.
Do not neglect the most valuable asset
you have. Go to your neighborhood drug
store and get Favorite Prcsctiption in
tablets or liquid. If you are troubled
write Dr. Pierce, president Invalids’
Hotel in Buffalo, N. Y., and receive good
medical advice in return, free.
LIEUTENANT CHARLES
Q. LIFSEY HONORED
The friends of Lieut. Charles Lif
sey, who finished his course at Gor
don in 1915 and entered West Point
without examination, will be pleased
to learn of an honor recently con
ferred upon him. Lieut. Lifsey was
graduated from the United States
Military Academy as 2nd Lieutenant
in 1918 and has been on active duty
since that time. He won himself
promotion to a First Lieutenantcy
some months ago and has been with
the American Army of Occupation
j; ationed at Coblenz, Germany.
On September 22nd, he received
his appointment as Supply Officer
of the Composite Battalion which
was sent with Gen. Pershing to Paris
and London to present Congressional
medals of Honor to the Unkown Sol
dier at each of these cities.
This assignment placed Lieuten
ant Lifsey on the Com
mander’s Staff and is an evidence
of the standing he has attained in
the Army. r
The accounts of the ceremonies
in the two cities where Gen. Persh
ing performed the duty for which he
was sent overseas have recently oc
cupied prominent place in the daily
papers and it is a source of pride to
Gordon and the Barnesville people
that Lieut. Lifsey was chosen for a
part in the exercises.
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MOTHERS'*
For Thr Generation*
Have Made Child-Birth
Easier By Using
VRITC for booklet os motherhood ass th *AWf
Brad fit ld Regulator Cos., Deft • D. Atiarta.
BARNESVILLE, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1921
WHY [VERY WOMAN KNOWS THIS IS A COAT YEAR
Every Autumn Coat is a reason. Never had Fall Coats a stronger ap
peal. So graceful of line. So rich in fabrics and colorings. So adorable
all of them —in the snuggling collars that are so becoming to every face.
Then so many of the new Coats have that “wrappy” effect that makes
each one seem as though it was made just for the woman who wears it —
so individual, so distinctive, so smart and thoroughly protective. The
prices on these begin at $25.00. Other coats priced as low as $12.50.
THERE IS INDIVIDUALITY AND RICHNESS IN THE NEW DRESSES FOR WOMEN
The fashionable fabrics are so delightful--lend themselves so exquisitely to the
soft lines and witching draperies—Canton Crepes, Satin-faced Cantons, Crepe
back Satins, Charmeuses, Poiret Twills, Tricotines—these and many more are
here, in superb models, charmingly adorned and beautifully finished.
See the collections early, for they are here in only one of a model, and the prices
begin as low as $15.00.
Griffin Mercantile Company
The Big Store Gritfin, Ga.
SOME BEAUTIFUL WORK
At the recent fair there was a dis
play of hand work by Mr. H. W.
Carson which attracted many com
plimentary remarks. The display
consisted of several boxes of differ
ent sizes, pen holders, etc., inlaid
with different kinds of woods and
handsomely painted. The work
which Mr. Carson does is really re
markable and is appreciated by
everyboty who sees it. He does it at
odd times with his pen knife.
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No Worms In a Healthy Child
All children troubled with Worms have an un
healthy color, which indicates poor blood, and as a
rule, there is more or 1 ess stomach disturbance.
GROVE S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC given regu
larly for two or three weeks will enrich the blood,
improve the digestion, and act as a general Strength
ening Tonicto the whole system. Nature will then
throw off or dispel the worms, and the Child willbe
in perfect health. Pleasant to take. 60c per bottls.
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We are now ready to store your
Potatoes, buy them or to trade with
you on toll. All potatoes bought to
be number 1. Call to see us. Get
your potatoes in before it is too late.
Barnesville Potato Plant. 10-27
New Goods arriving every day at
latest prices. See us before buying.
J. H. Bate & Cos.
FOR SALE —One Ford Automobile
in good condition. Mrs. D. C. Burns.
10-27.
A HUGE POTATO
Mr. E. W. Brazier brought to The
News Gazette office Monday a huge
sweet potato. It weighed 6 1-2
pounds and was well formed, being
quite a show.
On about a half an acres Mr. Bra
zier has almost made a living for
himself and family, growing differ
ent articles of food. It shows what
can be done on a small piece of
ground. The people will have to
come to this kind of farming sooner
or later. People in Florida work on
this method and make good money.
if°HUI?T*S GU A°R A NTEED
1 SKIN DISEASE REMEDIES
K/i (Hunt's Salve and Soap), fail in
|l f f/ the treatment of Itch, Eczema,
£/\ Ringworm,Tetter or other iteh-
g J in* skin diseases. Try thir
treatment at our risk.
Lamar County Drug Cos.
MEANSVILLE NEWS
Miss Sarah Maddox, one of our
most charming and popular young
ladies, was married last Sunday
evening to Mr. Amos McGraw. The
wedding occurred at Molena, the
ceremony being performed in the
presence of a few intimate friends
by the Rev. Carreker. Immediately
after the ceremony, the bride and
groom left for the home of the lat
ter’s parents, where an excellent
dinner was served in their honor.
The bride is the acnomplished
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Mad
dox, of 'this place, while the groom
is a prosperous young farmer of
Merriwether county. Their many
friends extend to this happy pair
heartiest congratulations and wish
for them a long, happy and useful
life.
We welcome Miss Vennie Clark
into our high school ranks this week.
Mr. Jim Banks and Mr. Rose and
family, of Woodbury were guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lyles last Sun
day.
Messrs. Juen and W. T. Moore of
Gray, Ga. spent Sunday as guests
of Misses Mary Carter and Miriam
Hunt.
Mr. K. P. Lowe of Roberta visited
Miss Fannie Maude Norris Sunday.
A large crowd of young people en
joyed the party given by Miss Louise
Lifsey Saturday night.
Rev. Gid Horne has returned home
from a ten day visit at Montezuma*
Mr. Jas. C. Collier went to Macon
Sunday night and will be in attend
ance as a juror in the Federal Court,
which is in session there this week.
Mr. W. W. Ward and Mrs. 11. N.
Ward spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. E. B. Horne.
Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Bishop visited
the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs.
T. L. Bussey of College Park Sunday.
Miss Mary E. Allen of Atlanta
spent the past week end with Mr. and
Mrs. Tony Allen of Vega.
Miss Mary Susie Allen was a visi
tor in Barnesville last Saturday.
A large congregation attended the
services at the Baptist Tabernacle
here Sunday and Sunday nigh..
Miss Louise Self spent Sunday
with Miss Wesley Maddox.
Mr. William Lifsey was a week
end visitor and while here made a
number of calls on his friends.
We regret to learn that Mrs. E.
B. Story is sick this week and hope
she will speedily be restored to
health.
Mrs. H. G. Moulder and children
returned home from Atlanta Stvur
day night where they went to attend
the wedding of her niece, Miss Emily
Gordy.
Messrs. Clinton and Geo. Lifsey
were in Atlanta recently.
Mrs. W. F. Reeves and children,
Mrs. Horace Cannafax and Miss
Claudia Slade attended the circus
in Griffin Saturday.
Miss Mary Emma Wilson went to
take charge of her school near Mo
lena Monday.
P.'ev. J. W. R. Jenkins spent Satur
day night with Mr. W. H. Fackler.
Mrs. R. L. Barrett and Mr. and
Mrs. Joe Story are spending a few
flays in Atlanta this week.
Miss Sarah Holloway spent a short
while here one day last week.
Rev. J. S. Winn preached at Beu
lah Saturday and Sunday, stopping
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Billie
Waller.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Reeves visit
ed the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. T. Vaughan Sunday.
We are glad to welcome the fami
ly of Mr. Clark, who moved here
from Milner last week.
Mr. Jim Buehanon was in town
Sunday.
Mr. H. G. Langford and family
spent Sunday with Mr. Stanley and
family.
The young people, assisted by
Prof. Winn are practicing for an
entertainment at J. M. 1. auditorium
in the near future. The name of
the play is “Pifteville Folk,” and
promises to be a great success.
Several from here attended the
Centennial Association at Shiloh this
1-1
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It appeals to everybody
because of the pleasure
enloo and benefit It affords.
MEAL * The longest-lasting refresh-'
■H 'merit possible to obtaio.
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impurity-proof package.
JEL- The Flavor Lasts
Number 30
week.
The Mennsville Baptist Church is
to be congratulated on calling their
present beloved pastor, Rev. J. W. R.
Jenkins, to serve them anciher year.
He has served this church four years
and enters upon the fifth with a
very promising outlook and with
the good wishes and unanimous sup
port of all our people.
Messrs. J. C. Collier and H. G.
Langford were in Zebulon this week.
Zebulon defeated Meansville in a
basket ball game here Friday after
noon.
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66C cures Biliousness.