General presentments and local notices from Barnesville column
Feed oats at Matthews and Colliers. Mrs H R Harris leaves on visit to Atlanta. New Orleans syrup barrels left and sold cheap. Marrurws and Conler note busy trade. George W Jordan and Emma Goode wed. W H Parker brings hand some grays from Illinois. J D Carreker visits town. Judge Stewart adjourns court. W J McCaslin to Atlanta. Col J D Alexander of the Times present. Heavy groceries sold cheap. G K Graddy sick. Hancock cultivator praised by pilots. S K Cook and Co advertise clothing and hats. W P Bussey and Co show lumber and building supplies. Col 8 K Cook returns from Knights of Honor meeting. Next year’s meeting at La Grange. See W P Bussey & Co ad for new machines and building materials.
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Matthews & Colliers
H. R. Harris
Atlanta
New Orleans
W. H. Parker
Illinois
J. D. Carreker
West Pike
Stewart
Superior Court
W. J. McCaslin
Thomaston
Col
J. D. Alexander
The
Times
G. K. Graddy
S.ick. Cook & Co
Hancock
R. A. Weldon
Barnesville
S. K. Cook & Co
Alvis Stafford
Forsyth
Jeff Hogan
Gazetrr
Cook & Co
Henry Matthews
Jackson
Forsyth Streets
K. Cook & Co
S. Col
K. Cook
New Poetry and Farming Ads From Local Stores
Call at the Gem Drug Store for a copy of Tonia Waltz by Otis Murphey and obtain Sterling Guano now available. Hancock Cultivator boasts a new improvement and reduced price to 4.00. Purchases urged at Barnesville and nearby outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Drug Store
Tonia Waltz
Otis Murphey
Hancock
Barnesville
Barnesville Oil Mills to Close May 15 1886
The Barnesville Oil Mills will shut down May fifteenth and cotton seed must be brought in before then or shown until next season. A O Murphey Co. April 15 1886. County Association. The Pike county Sabbath School Association plans its May meeting at Barnesville on the first Saturday in May with a county picnic and broad participation expected from all local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
A. O. Murphey , CO
County Association
Pike County Sabbath School Association
Death of Hugh G Powell at home after brief illness
Hugh G Powell died at his father's residence in Barnesville after returning ill from Macon where he had worked in mercantile business. He had just passed his 17th birthday. He was loved by schoolmates and local youths. Interment occurred Thursday at Ebenezer Church family burial ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Powell
Hugh G. Powell
Hugh
Macon
Barnesville
Ebenezer Church
Multiple Marriages Reported in Georgia Counties
In Griffin at Ms. R. T. Walker’s residence Mr. W. T. Ison wed Miss Alice L. Boyd. At J. A. Sledge’s home in Upson county Miss Mary Underwood became Mrs. J. A. Sledge. In Barnesville Rev. R. J. Willingham united T. T. Smiley and Miss Ellis Hickman. In Moro county Mr. C. W. Kitchings married Miss Lucy Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Walker
Griffin
W. T. Ison
Alice L. Boyd
J. A. Sledge
Upson County
Mary Underwood
Reynolds
C. B. Marshall
T. T. Smiley
Ellis Hickman
Barnesville
R. J. Willingham
Mor O
C. W. Kitchings
Lucy Wilson
Missionary Assessments Urged for April and Conference Plans
To the Preachers of the Griffin District Brethren please do all you can to get up all your missionary assessments and forward them to J B Stewart Treas during April Elect your delegates from the church conferences to the district conference during May and June The conference will be held in Forsyth sometime in July Fleet no one who will not promise to go and remain through the conference G H Parimu o P E
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Brethren
Stewart Treas
Forsyth
G. H. Parimu
P. E
Gazette vows neutrality in railroad suit coverage
The Gazette explains it burned with the claimants and pledges no side in court, maintaining that publication remains impartial before testimony. It asserts independence from influence while expressing solidarity with the town and readers in adversity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Congressman Blount Tracked By Lobbyists In Zebulon Visit
Hon James H Blount congressman attorney general explored during four day stay in Zebulon as spectators from politicians and office seekers pressed for influence. Report notes his stoic patience and sphinx like replies amid public interest and private rooms, hotels, and courts. The article ends with the congressman departed and the factions dispersing from the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Blount
Congress
Zebulon
Barnesville
Pike County Civil and Criminal Docket Summaries
The Pike Superior Court report covers two days of civil dispositions and criminal sentencing. Civil cases include verdicts for plaintiffs and defendants, dismissals, and foreclosures involving Banks, Davis, Lavender, Harris, and others. The criminal docket lists convictions for larceny burglary weapons offenses rape attempt and assault, with sentences from fines and months in the chain gang to prison terms. The piece notes townsfolk observed orderly behavior and a small Grand Jury workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Harris
John Cauthern & Son
Barnesae Saving Bank
Ivy & Owen
Bloodworth & Co
Milner
R Wilson
AJ Pry
J Singleton
Sims
P Waller
Fosseth
Coats
Matthews Admr
Harris Elmt
Pht
Tel & Son
W & WR
Graham
Mary J
English
Hale Admr
Camp
Hale
Frank Hart
Will Jordan
Henry Reeves
Top Gammion
J M Brown
Bill Bethune
Elbert Hunt
W J Phinazee
Zebulon
A New Enterprise in Barnesville Announces Plan and Outlook
An introductory notice from Barnesville announces a new enterprise joining the town’s existing businesses. The owners express faith, intent to invest labor and money, and a aim to provide the best work at fair prices. They promise honest effort, ongoing expansion, and a general planing mill operation with materials like laths shingles lime brick and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Prominent contractor A. O. Bennett praised for fair dealing
We publish the presentments of Pike County Grand Jurors April Term noting JPEG jail conditions and the call to strengthen jail safeguards. They urge enlarging county offices, selling the Poor Farm for a hospital, and appointing new Notaries Public. They commend Judge Pope’s administration and report crime down, while condemning the ballot box removal. They close with thanks and a note to publish these presentments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Superior Court
Superior Court
Grand Jury Room
Potato Creek
Zebulon
Barnesville
J. W. Powell
Z. T. Jones
J. L Aldredge
Henry T. Jennings
G. M
J. L. Banks
Said
R. D. Adams
Board of Education
Jas L. Driver
James S. Pope
Justices of the Peace
John D. Stewart
Genry Womack
J.C. McMicheal Foreman
B A Lifsey
Allen W Brown
Robi M Pilkington
B C Madden
B H Lifsey
C C Hightower
H R Harris
I J Perdue
W G Tyus
R H Allen
G H Collier
W Warthen
J T Cadenhead
J G Smith
L F Farley
T J Blasingame
Ambrose Murphey
J C Strickland
L Jackson
John H Lee
J H Mitchell
Democratic landslide hinted in Michigan judge race
The text suggests Michigan leans Democratic and notes the Supreme Judge candidate leading by about 30,000 votes, indicating a strong Democratic result in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Supreme Judge
Mother uses Brown's Iron Bitters for her children
A Richmond Virginia mother, Mrs H W Perry, endorses Brown's Iron Bitters for her children with satisfaction. The product is advertised as sold everywhere and recommended for childhood ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Perry
Richmond
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