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Barnesville News-Gazette. Volume 55 JUNE SALE In order to be able to close out all Summer Fabrics will begin at once a Special Sale on every item. I have cut the prices deep, on voiles, organdi, tissues, batistes, ratines, beach cloth and other light fabrics. Am determined not to carry over any seasonable goods, hence now is the time for you to get bargains. Have also cut prices on slip person black,brown and white. S. M. Marshburn BARNESVILLE, GEORGIA Two Men on a Train TWO TRAVELING MEN were on the train one day as it drew near the station. As they prepared to get off one of them said: “What Bank do you do business with here?” “Why, the First National, of course,’’the other replied. “We always select The First National in every town where there is such a have found it a wise thing to do. “We always know that a First National is governed by the national banking laws; that it is under the strict supervision of the Gov ernment at Washington and that it is a mem ber of the great Federal Reserve System. These banks always have plenty of Capital as well as good, reliable stockholders. We find them a good choice all over the United States.” What would you think about it? HIE FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Barnesville, Georgia BROWN’S GARAGE,PHONE 64 Barnesville, Georgia Generator, Starter and Igni tion work for all cars. Carbon removed by Oxygen, Batteries recharged, SI.OO. We repair all cars. We sell Goodrich Tires, ac cessories, etc. BARNESVILLE, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1922 LAMAR SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION The Lamar County Sunday School Association will hold its annual con vention on Sunday, July 2nd, at Mil ner Methodist church, and all Sun day Schools in the county are invited to send delegates to this convention. The theme around which the pro gram is built will be the same as for the State Convention, “Forward in Religious Education,” and the ad dresses delivered during this conven tion will be along the lines of pro gressive, efficient methods of Sunday School work. It is expected that two workers from the State Sunday School Asso ciation office will attend this conven tion and take part on the program, along with a number of the best Sun day School workers in the county. This convention is open to Sunday School worker’s of all denominations whether they are appointed as dele gates or not from their respective schools. Pastors, Superintendents, other officers, teachers and parents will find it worth while to spend this day at the convention. CAPT. MURPHEY HONORED Captain E. J. Murphey attended the Mercer commencement last week in Macon, and was honored by Dr. Weaver, the president, by being given a seat on the stage at the graduation exercises, Captain Murphey being the oldest Mercer graduate in attendance. Captain Murphey states that the exercises, particularly the addresses,, were very fine and highly interesting and he greatly enjoyed the occasion. GORDON MANAGER AND GORDON TEAM Coach Mosely, of Gordon Institute, and a former Dawson man, is manag ing the Dawson Independent baseball team, composed almost entirely of Gordon and former Gordon players. He will have a strong team and ex pects to play other amatuer teams in South Georgia. The line-up will include Alford and Wilson, of Gordon, and Cox of A. & M., pitchers; Freeman, Gordon, as catcher; Evans, first base; Pinkston, second base; Red Lawrence, short stop, and Brown, who held down third on Gordon’s ’2O and ’2l teams, third base; Wade, Gordon’s next year cap tain, Poore and Sheppard, of Mercer, formerly Gordon stars, as outfielders. Coach will, be assured of a heavy hitting bunch, brilliant fielding and three steady pitchers, with one of the best prep catchers in the state to re ceive. This combination is sure to win many ball games and will be heard from when it gets to going. PIKE SUNDAY ''' SCHOOL CONVENTION The Pike County Sunday School Association will hold its annual con vention on Sunday, July 2nd, at Zeb ulon Methodist church and all Sun day Schools in the county are in vited to send delegates to this con vention. The theme around which the pro gram is built will be the same as for the State Convention, “Forward in Religious Education,” and the ad dresses delivered during this conven tion will be along the lines of pro- J gressive, efficient methods of Sunday School work. It is expected that Miss Myra Batchelder from the State Sunday School Association office and Mr. J. G. Jackson, of Macon will attend this convention and take part on the pro gram, along with a number of the best Sunday School workers in the county. This convention is open to Sunday School workers of all denominations whether they are appointed as dele gates or not from their respective schools. Pastors, Superintendents? other officers, teachers and parents will find it worth while to spend this day at the convention. SACRED HARP SINGING There will be a Sacred Harp sing ing at Liberty Church, near Milner, the fourth Sunday in this month. This is an annual singing and every lone is cordially invited. There will be dinner on the groQnd. GOOD DAY MONDAY The crowd at the Golden R'ule Sale Monday was smaller than at any pre vious day, nearly all the farmers be ing busy with their work because of the fair weather after so much rain, but the merchants report quite a nice business, particularly in the line of ladies’ goods, some of the dealers be ing surprisingly well pleased with the volume of the patronage for the day. The crowd present included quite a number of people from outside the city, the men generally were absent, however, the shopping being confined almost exclusively to the women. Genuine bargains were offered the public by the members of the Barnes ville Advertising Club, whose adver tisements appeared in the Golden Rule News. The day was regarded as very suc cessful under all the circumstances. FINE KINDERGARTEN ENTERTAINMENT The entertainment by Miss Mary Wooten’s Kindergarten class in Gor don auditorium last Friday afternoon was a most interesting and delightful event, attended by a large audience. It was a beautiful scene which greet ed the visitors with the unique and lovely decorations and all the little people acquitted themslves in a very creditable manner, affording the au dience a real treat by the splendid program which was rendered. Miss Wooten has done a splendid work with these little people, as she is peculiarly gifted as a Kindergarten teacher. DR. COX CALLED TO SAVANNAH Dr. Norman W. Cox, formerly pas tor of the First Baptist church of Barnesville, but who went from here to the pastorate of the Court Street Baptist church of Portsmouth, Va., was extended a call last Sunday to the First Baptist church of Savannah and it is expected that he will accept the call and return to Georgia. He was recently a visitor in Barnesville and was given a royal welcome from hi3 friends, all of whom will be glad to see him return to his native state. CIVIC LEAGUE BENEFIT Tomorrow, Friday, evening at Gor don auditorium The Variety Players of Atlanta, will present “Oh, What A Night,” under the auspices of the Civic League of Barnesville, the pur pose being to raise funds for pur chasing a piano for the Club House. Mrs. L. A. Collier, President of the Civic League, is anxious that a large audience should be present to enjoy the play and also to swell the re ceipts. She has investigated the peo, pie who are putting on the play and from the recommendations made in their behalf there is every reason to believe that the play is well deserv ing of a liberal patonage. Mrs. Collier and other ladies inter ested in the Civic League earnestly ask the people of the city to turn out and assist in the worthy movement. COMMUNITY SING A most enjoyable “Community Sing’ was held last Sunday afternoon at 5 o’clock at the Club house, under the auspices of the Music Club. This is to be a permanent affair and every one in Lamar county is invited to come and take part in the singing. Don’t forget the hour and place. Those who fail to be there will miss something. VISITOR PREACHED ■"""V ' Rev. H. C. Christian of Coliege Park, a former pastor of the First Methodist church of Barnesville, preached Sunday last for the pastor, Rev. H. L. Edmondson, the sermon being in the interest of the Methodist Orphans Home at Decatur. The ser vice was enjoyed, and the former pas tor was heartily greeted by friends of the community. SINGING AT MT. PLEASANT . ! There vrill be an all-day singing at j Mt. Pleasant Church the 4th Sunday, 25th of June. Everybody invited, | especially singers. WE SELL BARGAIN S For Wednesday, June 21st ACCOUNT Co-Operative Wheat Sale Tjinrin Spool Thread in all sizes, I nnLAU-'Regular Price 5c a Spool On THIS DAY ONLY nnrop PIkJPUAM Best quality Dress UnCOO UinunAm—Gingham Well Worth 25c Per Yard 1 7 n THIS DAY ONLY 111 nnrop i luiii Good Quality Lawn UnCOO LATfll—Regular Price 12c Q n Per Yard THIS DAY ONLY 01* MEN’S SUMMER PANTS- "Panama Pants, Well Worth $4.50 Of) nc THIS DAY ONLY T|CC White Wash Ties and nice Patterns IILO— Dark Colors, Well Worth 35c 1 fin Each. THIS DAY ONLY * Farmers! help make this Wheat Sale a suc cess by bringing your wheat and selling it at this Co-operative Sale and then MAKE YOUR DOLLARS DO DOUBLE DUTY BY TRAD ING WITH US. You Dress for Less When You Trade With Us. A Visit To Our Store Will Convince You Trade With Us and Save the Difference ELIJAH WISEBRAM “THE RELIABLE STORE” 216 MAIN STREET BARNESVILLE, GA. n ill j nr. - Hand IVlade lies A touch of individuality in your clothing is the essence of style. That’s what you get in a Chateau tie. The material is finest imported silk; Cut and lined, and sewn with personal care. Hand-made scarves are the fashion this year; may we not help you match a few with your Spring clothes? SI.OO Clark T. Bush “The Store of Service” Barnesville, Ga. Number 11