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Barnesville News-Gazette.
Volume 55
Still Going On
The most remarkable price
slashing closing out sale ever
inaugurated in the City of
of Barnesville.
This is testified to by the
continued coming of people
from far and near to avail them
, selves of the wonderful savings
that are offered by this sale.
New faces are seen, new cus
tomers made each day.
Next week will be found
prices reduced to a lower
figure than our first circular
indicated.
Space will allow mention of
one item. 30 dozen silk hose,
white, black and cordovan,
worth $1.25 price 69c.
Keep the good work going
on by still coming.
S. M. Marshburn
BARNESVILLE, GEORGIA
The Story of the Big
House on the Hill
, Every town has its “big house on
the hill”—a rich man who has be
come financially independent and is
perhaps the envy of those around
him.
But the base of all this prosperity. /
has been thrift. He has banked his
money—then invested it wisely with
the cooperation of his banking con
nections.
Yes, the big house on the hill is built
-on the sound foundation of THRIFT.
The First National Bank
BARNESVILLE, GEORGIA
EVERYTHING FORYOHRAUTO
We have the most complete line of
accessories in town
Shock Absorbers, Pumps,Jacks,Tubes.Lamps,
Fan Belts, Radiator Wings, Brake
Lining and Vesta Battery.
Batteries Recharged, SI.OO.
Starter and Generator work on all cars.
FREE WATER and AIR. CALF. US
BROWN’S GARAGE,PHONE 64
Barnesville, Georgia
BARNESVILLE, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16. 1922
; PROMINENT CITIZEN DIES
AFTER BRIEF ILLNES
Mr. Virgil O. Marshburn, long one
of the prominent and influential citi
zens of Barnesville, died at his home
on Thomaston street Monday after
noon shortly after 1 o’clock as the
result of an attack of eryspelas, from
which he had suffered about one
week. Until a few days before his
death his illness was not generally
known and at first it was not regard
ed seriously by himself or his fami
ly, as Mr. Marshburn complained
very little and kept at his work until
he was forced to yield to the inroads
the disease was making in his sys
tem. It was then too late to stay
its progress, although everything that
skilled physicians could do was used
in the effort to save his life.
The funeral was held Wednesday
at 11 o’clock at the home and the
services were conducted by Rev. H.
L. Edmondson, the pastor of the
First Methodist church of which Mr.
Marshburn was a member and of
which he was for years a trustee.
During the funeral service Gordon
Institute and all the stores and busi
ness places of the city were closed
out of respect to the memory of the
deceased. There were many lovely
floral offerings sent in by organiza
tions and friends of the community
and a large audience gathered to pay
their last tribute to the esteemed
man and citizen.
The body was buried in the Green
wood cemetery.
Mr. Marshburn was 68 years old
and for nearly half a century had
been a tdtizen of Barnesville, where
he had successfully reared a large
family. Practically all this time he
had conducted a large rdercantile
business here, had operated large
farms and peach orchards and had
other interests. For more than
twenty-five years he had been a
trustee of Gordon Institute and since
its organization had been a director
of the Citizens Bank. He had served
several years as an alderman of the
city and had always taken an active
part in the progress and development
of the city. He was held in high
esteem by all the people and his
death is deplored by the citizenship
of the city and surrounding com
munity. While he had lived out
nearly his allotted three score and
ten years, he was still active in the
various business interests which he
had charge of and was several years
older than he appeared to be.
Mr. Marshburn was one of the
pioneer peach growers of Georgia
and for a number of years he suc
cessfully operated one of the largest
orchards in the state, often shipping
many cars of fine peaches to the
markets of the country in a season.
He will be missed greatly in the va
rious activities of the city and com
munity.
Mr. Marshburn is survived by his
widow, three sons, Col. Walter O.
Marshburn, who was a successful law
yer of Atlanta until about two years
ago, when he moved to Miami, Fla.,
to enter the real estate business;
Messrs. Robert J. Marshburn and
Joseph D. Marshburn, of Miami; five
dau{*hters, Mrs. Stroud Jordan, of
Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mrs. R. F. Hunt, of
Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. J. K. Jemison
and Miss Sallie Marshburn of this
city, and Miss Louise Marshburn of
Miami.
The people of the city and com
munity extend their depest sympathy
to all the members of the family in
their sorrow.
MAN KILLED IN ACCIDENT
A Nash roadster overturned in Mil
ner Tuesday afternoon, almost in
stantly killing Mr. L. C. Brunner,
who was driving the car, the car
catching fire as a result of the acci
dent and burning completely up.
Accounts of how the accident oc
curred vary, but it was caused when
the Nash car undertook to pass an
other car. Mr. Brunner lived only
a short time after the car over
turned.
There were two other men in the
automobile at the time, Mr. W. F.
Jenkin3, according to information
given, who is said to live at Forsyth,
and another man, whose name is un
known.
The body of Mr. Brunner was
brought to Barnesville and shipped to
Macon Wednesday morning by the
Jordan Undertaking Cos. The dead
man was said to be a switchman of
the Central of Georgia Railway Cos.
TO SERVE OYSTERS
The local chapter of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy have
planned to serve oysters at the Club
House, Friday, November 17th, from
5:30 to 7:30 P. M.
It is needless to say that all who
may avail themselves of this oppor
tunity for a good supper, will be
more than pleased with good service
and a pleasant evening.
These good women are interested
in several worthy projects. Their
work is mainly along educational
lines and other things pertaining to
the uplift of younger generations es
pecially. They are using this means
to assist in raising funds to be able
to do their part in some good works
under the auspices of the State and
also the General Federation.
It may be a matter of interest to
some to know that each state of our
great country can claim chapters of
this organization now and that when
Mrs. Frank Harrold, Georgia State
President, visited France this year,
she was entertained by loyal mem
bers in Paris.
MISS POWELL TO LECTURE
Miss Ella May Powell, noted lec
turer, will deliver her well-known
and highly interesting lecture on
“Psychology and Technique of Speech
and Song” at the club house in Sum
mers Field Saturday, November 18th,
at 3 o’clock, under the auspices of
the Three Arts Club of Barnesville.
Miss Powell has delivered this lec
ture all over the country and it af
fords the women of the community a
rare opportunity of hearing a dis
cussion of the laws of the psychology
of singing. Miss Powell should and
evidently will be heard by a large au
dience of the women of Barnesville
and vicinity.
The public is extended a very cor
dial invitation to intend and hear
the lecture. There will be no charges.
Miss Powell has strong endorse
ments from every section of the
United States where she has been
heard, a sample of which we present
•from a distinguished educator, as
'follows: “Miss Ella Powell pos
sesses a beautiful voice and a mind
that quickly perceives the principles
of True Art in Song.”
U. D. C. MEETING
The U. D. C. held their regular
meeting Friday. Business both old
and new was attended to, after which
Mrs. Holmes, delegate to the State
Convention at Decatur, gave a most
interesting report.
Mrs. Eugene. Armstrong sang a
beautiful selection, “a negro lullaby.”
The chapter urges all members to
attend the meetings and bring with
them any new members. They are
striving for a live, active chapter.
So let’s all take renewed interest and
make it one.—
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MUSIC AND EXPRES
SION RECITAL
Th' re will be a Recital at Gordon
auditorium Friday evening this week
by the pupils of the Music and Ex
pression Departments of Gordon.
The program will be a very interest
ing one and there should be a large
audience present to enjoy it.
Miss Marion Bush, director of
Music, and Miss Zedene Horne, teach
er of Expression, and their pupils
extend a special invitation to the
people of the city and community to
be present. Make it a point to go
and thus encourage those who are
to have a part* in the evening’s en
tertainment.
THREE ARTS CLUB, JR.
The Junior Three Arts Club was
organized October 25th. There are
twenty-four enthusiastic charter
members.
The first meeting was held at the
home of Mrs. C. M. Dunn, where
officers were elected, Miss Emma
Martin beiag elected president.
NOTICE!
From now on I will sell anything
in my store at cost for cash. All
fixtures at a reasonable price. It
will pay you to see me as I expect
to vacate by the 10th.
SARAH FAMBRO.
BARGAINS
For Friday and Saturday
November 17 and 18
Good quality Kimona Flannelette in beautiful
Patterns, well worth 30c yard. 1 y
A Genuine Bargain at 1 / C
Yard-wide Good Quality Bleaching, well
worth 19c per yard. *
A Genuine Bargain at 1
Yard Wide Good Quality Percales, well worth
25c per yard. i q
A Genuine Bargain at .... . LsC
Yard Wide Good Quality Sheeting, well
worth 12 l-2c per yard. Q
A Genuine Bargain at
Good Quality Dark Outing, well 1 1
worth 15c yard; A Genuine Bargain at A A v.
Ladies’ Heavy Outing Gowns in white and
striped outing, well worth $l5O. Qftr*
A Genuine Bargain at -'UL
Boys’ Heavy Cotton Sweaters, well QO
worth $1.50; A Genuine Bargain at
Special Reduced Prices on Ladies’
Coat Suits and Long Coats
You Dress for Less When You Trade With Us.
A Visit To Our Siore Will Convince You
Trade With Us and Save the Difference
ELIJAH WISEBRAM
“THE RELIABLE STORE”
216 MAIN STREET BARNESVILLE, GA.
Fall Showing
The Florsheim
Shoes Are Here
New styles now ready
for the many men who
appreciate good-look
ing f o o t w e a r —who
want F L OR S H EIM
quality and refined ap
pearance.
ALL STYLES
SIO.OO
ClarkT Bush
“The Store of Service”
Barnesville, Ga.
Number 33