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About The Barnesville gazette. (Barnesville, Ga.) 187?-189? | View Entire Issue (Feb. 4, 1897)
we Have Moved into J. G. Smith’s Reposi tory. And have brought with us one of the largest and most varied lines in Barnesville. Yes, $5,000 worth of stuff that’s paid for, and a little over the cash will move it. You get our price on corn. You get our price on granulated sugar. You get our price on syrups, on bran, hay, flour, nails, plows, every thing in fact we have, and your face will scowl to know you have been dup ed into higer prices. Don’t be deceived by reading flowing advertising mat ter, but get our quotation LASTLY if not FIRSTLY. We are agents for that black-looking TRASH MOVER SOAP. We can save any merchadt the freight on it, on snuff, on tobacco, and various com modities in our line. On Ga. Cane Syrup we are fixed. On crockery we can’t be touched. On N. O. molasses your wagon will be loaded. To all country merchants, we bid you come. To every body else, we bid you come. If you have, no money, bring your chick ens, eggs, peas, corn, and everything else except Butter. "We might be induced to swap for it sometimes. Your Friends, me Reeves Boys. W. B. SMITH, F. D. FINEST FUNERAL CAR IN GEORGIA. EXPERIENCED EMBAI.MERS. ODORLESS EMBALMING FLUID r. B. SMITH, LEADING UNDERTAKER barnEsville. ga. S. N. .WOODWARD, Attorney-at-Is>av, BARNESVILLE, - - - GA. C. H. PERDUE, Dentist, Office over Burr’s Drug Store. BARNESVILLE, - GEORGIA M. A. CLARK, M. D. B. J. CLARK, M. D CLARK & CLARK, Physicians and s (ir o eon S> BARNESVILLE, - GEORGIA • Office: Murphey Building, ’rhone 42. ltesidenoe corner Tliomaston and Holmes street, ’phone S, The Tin Man Will do your Tin Roofing, Tin Gutters, or Iron and Tin Pipe Work the best way for the least money. See F, A, Beasley about it, TELEPHONE 26. GARDEN SEED I LANDRETH’S— PURE AND FRESH! W. fl. WRIGHT, Druggist. Prof. E. C. Branson spent last Sat urday in Macon. Mr. T. B. Lyon returned Monday from a visit to Griffin. Cotton seed meal aud hulls for sale by Gundy Howard. , ■ ' Mr. J. M. Sharp of Crawford coun ty, was here this week. Mr Edward Elder spent Monday in the Gate city on business. Good type writer for sale. Charnell Summers. Capt. J. S. Westbrook, the contrac tor, spent Sunday in Griffin with his family. Mrs. Emma Green went to Griffin Saturday to remain several days with ' relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Kennedy went to Forsyth Monday morning to be with friends. Mr. Eugene Brittain went to Atlan ta Monday, on a trip of business importance. Cols. S. N. Woodward, J. J. Rogers and J. F. Redding have been attend ing court in Forsyth this week. Mrs. S. P. Neely, wjio has been visiting relatives in Alabama for some weeks returned home last night. Miss Laura Willis, of Upson coun ty, has been visiting her sister,' Mrs. M. M. Elliott, for the past week. Mr. Fred Dismuke Jr. was here with friends this week. Who has morelriends here than jovial Fred? Mr. A. O. Bennett returned Mon day evening from a short visit to Grif fin. He is one of the biggest contrac tors in Georgia. Miss Lillie Cooper left a few days ago for Savannah, .where she will re main unfil about the middle of this month, visiting her relatives. Mr. Rob Holmes has been sick for some ten days, suffering with the grippe. His numerous friends hope for his entire recovery speedily. Rev. W. M. Hunter went to Thomaston Saturday, where he preached Sunday, being an extra ser vice, January having five Sabbaths. Mr. W. B. Smith left Tuesday morn ing for Fort Gaines and other points in that section, in the interest of j Smith’s celebrated Barnesville buggy. Mr. Robert Mitchell, one of Bar nesville’s substantial and influential citizens and business men made a business trip to the Gate City Satur day. Miss Mamie Myers, who has been on quite an extensive visit to Way cross and other points in that section of the state, returned home Monday evening. Miss Laura Willis, who has been with Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Elliott, left Tuesday morning for Newnan where she will_ spend some weeks with friends. We regret to know that Mrs. M. W. Pattillo has been quite sick for two weeks past. She is improving however, to the pleasure of her friends. Miss Fannie Coppedge, one of our brightest girls, returned this week from a visit of five weeks to relatives and friends in Americus, Ga. Many friends welcome her return. Miss Josie Clark has been out of school for some days past on account of sickness. In her absence, Mrs. S. L. Taylor bad charge of her room and classes in Gordon Institute. ' Mr. W. S. Witham, the great bank er, now president of the Barnesville Savings Bank, was in the city Friday. He is giving much attention personal ly to the interests of the bank. Mr. M. C. Cabiness, well known here, formerly editor of the Monroe Advertiser, was in Barnesville last Saturday. He is now working for the Wesleyan Christian Advocate. Miss Libia F.xley, one of Savannah's charming young women, arrnved in Barnesville Monday evening, to at tend the Bush—Swatts wedding. She visited Barnesville l&st summer. For cotton seed meal and hulls see Gundy Howard. Try the Chambers' Drug Store when you have prescriptions to be filled. Miss Mary W. Lovelace went to Atlanta last Thursday and visited friends. Miss Nettie Perdue of Milner has been w r ith the family ofMr.-R. L. Bush this week. The past week was a “scorcher.” A person scorched on one side while he froje on the other. I have a big lot of BlaVs Keystone Tablets from 8c to 35c. Good paper. W. H. Chambers. Mr. William Walker, of Thomas ton. a former citizen of Barnesville, was in the city yesterday. Mr. C. D. Matthews of Ypsilanti came over Tuesday to attend the Bush-Swatts wedding. Messrs. A. O. Miirphey and J. C. Collier went to Forsyth yesterday morning, having business in Monroe Superior court. Choice Cigars and Tobaccos at Chambers’ Drug Store. Mr. F. L. Cooper, a prominent citizen of Savannah, has been in the city this weeks He has a son in Gor don Institute. Mr. William Sampler was here from Griffin a few days ago, working on the telephone line between Barnes ville and Forsyth. Loans promptly negotiated on im proved real estate, in sums of S3OO to SSOOO. S. N. Woodward, Barnesville, Ga. Attorney. Mrs. C. D. Matthews came over from Ypsilanti a few days' ago to at tend the Bush—Swatts wedding. She was once one of Barnesville’s most! popular young ladies. The services this evening at the Methodist church will be devoted to the Parsonage and Home Mission society. It takes the place of the regular prayer meeting service. Prof. H. M. Fletcher was taken possession of last Friday by the grippe and he was laid up for several days. His nature is too jolly for the monster and so the popular professor is out again. The characters in “A Trip to the Circus” are as humorous and grotes quely funny as any that ever visited the old time cross-roads country cir cus.—lndianapolis Journal. At Ken nedy’s Opera House to-night (Thurs day). Dr. R. O. Cotter has been strug gling and wrestling with his first at tack of lagyppe for nearly three weeks. He has been able to go about some nearly every day up to Sunday but Sunday he got a relapse and has been confined to his bed since then. Master Van McKibben, a pupil of Gordon Institute, was called home Saturday, by a telegram from Jack son, announcing the illness of his father, Col. M. V. McKibben, the well known lawyer of Butts county*. Col. McKibben has been quite sick with pneumonia, but the latest news from him is that he is much better. Orten & Moose’s “A Trip to the Circus" Cos. at thf Grand last night pleased a large audience. # Asa play it is first-class in every re spect and strictly up to date; a beau tiful story prettily told. The special ties are all new and entirely different from those usually seen at theatrical companies.—l)es Moines Leader. At Kennedy’s Opera House to-night (Thursday). BRING YOUR Prescrintlons ' TO THE Chambers Drug Store! , • Where the greatest amount of CARE possi ble is given to such work. Of course we use only the BEST drugs ana chemicals and our prices are always reasonable. W. ft. CHAMBERS, DRUGGIST, BARNESVILLE, GEORGIA. I have a complete assortment of toilet soap. W. H. Chambers. Mr. Otis A. Murphey, the well known insurance man, went to Atlan ta Tuesday evening on business. Miss Leila Holmes of Milner was in Barnesville yesterday to attend the Bush—Swatts wedding. She has many friends here. Miss Sadie Pitts of Newborn, Ga., came to Barnesville Saturday to at tend the marriage of her friend, Miss Lenna Swatts to Rev. Homer Bush. Miss Pitts has several times visited Barnesville and she has. numerous friends here.. . FOR SALE CHEAP. A good gentle family horse seven years old. Also buggy and harness, I )ixie Cultivator, and one horse Crown Turner. Come quick or you may lose a bargain. L. C. Butler. Zebulon St., Barnesville, Ga. FOR SALE CHEAP. Two story brick store house and lot in Barnesville, Ga., fronting 31 feet on Main Street and running back 78 feet to an alley in the rear. Known as “The Racket” store, and formerly owned by C. C. Holmes. Rents steadily at a good rental. Also 200 acres of land within 1-4 mile of corporate limits of Barnesville formerly owned by C. C. Holmes, on public road and immediately adjacent to Atlanta Division of Central Rail road. Can be made a very desirable suburban farm., For further particulars apply to Howard M. Smith, 314 Second St., Macon, Ga. MONEY TO LOAN. $50,000 to loan on improved Bike county farms. J. J. Garland, The Rock, Ga. MULES AND HORSES. * Barnesville is getting to be a fine stock market, and the people of Mid dle Georgia are finding it out. We are selling more mules and horses by far than were ever sold here before, and almost any demand can be sup plied as well here as in Atlanta or elsewhere. The dealers who are pushing the stock business are Mes srs Robert Mitchell, T. W. Cochran, J. L. Kennedy and E. J. Murphey. Come to Banesville to buy or trade your stock. TOBACCO! i Chewing tobacco may be a bad habit, but people will chew, you know. If you use it and want the BEST GOODS AT THE LOWEST VALUES come to see us. Our buyer is probably the best judge of the weed in the country. We buy direct from the manufacturers and every piece is made to our order.. We KNOW we buy cheaper than small merchants who buy from jobbers. Now, if you want a plug; a pound, or a box, come to Headquarters For, It. You will wonder why you ever bought tobac co elsewhere. Our Special Brands: HONEST JOHN, 9 inch. 3s. SULLIVANS A NO, 1, 9 inch, 3s, MANHATTAN, 12 inch, 2s. LITTLE ROSEBUD, 12 inch, 2s, POUND CAKE, 12 inch, 2s, LUCY ASHTON, 9 inch, 4s, Yours Truly, J. W. STAFFORD & SONS =GRAY^ Strictlu First-Glass Grocer In Barnesville. s~ £% I sell nothing but the best. 1 make a specialty of C PICKLES, sweet and.sour pickles, evaporated 4 ' A Horse Radish Salid. Dressing, and Tomato Catsup. A W big lot of Canned Fruits which 1 am selling cheaper than dskever known before. Come to see me and be convinced I am alright. Yours etc., H. H. GRAY. ROUSS RACKET STORE Yi e have at all times in stock at lowest prices: For The Ladies: Pins, needles, buttons, thread, ribbons, laces, embroidery, shoes, hair pins, gloves, hosiery, un derwear, rugs, window shades, combs, handker chiefs, table covers, table linen and towels. Anything to wear, anything to study, anything for parlor, dining room or kitchen at the ONLY cash house in town. J. R. DEAVOURS, Prop . BIG BARGAINS FOR THE NEXT THIRTY DAYS. MRS. MINNIE MCDOW ELL’S PLACE ON ZEBULON STREET FOR ONLY #700.00. Apply at once to EDWARD ELDER Real Estate Agent BARNESVILLE, GA. WIV YOU HAVE PROPERTY FOR SALE OR RENT, LET ME . HANDLE IT. For the Gentlemen; Shirts, collars, cuff, ties, shoes, hats, clothing, canes, umbrellas, unbrellas, under wear, hammers, saws, chis els, braces, lamps, crockery tinware, glassware, buckets canes and tubs. Bush People We are keeping our customers supplied with the celebrated Barnesville buggy, If youll come around we will take time to sell you the best buggy ever made in Barnesville, SUMMERS BUGGY GO-, BARNESVILLE, GA. Pictures. You can t get Pictures at Geo. W. Grice’s studio unless you are pleased with the same; as he dorit allow any Picture to leave his stucio unless it gives perfect satisfaction. School Trade- School Books, tablets, paper,- pencils, pens, box paper, copy books, exercise books, ledgers, day books, ink and rules.
