Walter Spence Dead in Barnesville Farewell to a Popular Young Man
Walter Spence, a popular Barnesville resident and manager in the J. W. Stafford & Sons store, died Thursday after a brief illness described as brain congestion. A large funeral was held at the Matthews Hotel parlors with services in Barnesville and Griffin, attended by the RE. Lee lodge members and Odd Fellows. The community and family extend heartfelt gratitude for sympathy and support.
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Walter Spence
Earth
Matthews Hotel
Spence
Kemp
Mr. Spence
Barnesville
J. W. Stafford & Sons
W. S. Stevens
Giffin
RE. Lee Lodge
R. J. Hunt
A. J. Stephens
J. T. Middlebrooks
Er. N. Mills
Dr. Kemp
W. B Veal
J. F. Howard
I. M. Stafford
F. M. Stephens
P.L. Gordy
F. R. Carswell
C. H. Summers
M. Jacobs
J. W. Hightower
Wap Summers
Griffin
Artist James F. Ballard Dies at 29 Near Zebulon
James F. Ballard died last Saturday night near Zebulon after returning from Arkansas. A Barnesville native of 1892 and noted artist, he spent his final months in Georgia during his struggle with consumption. He left a wife and two children.
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James F. Ballard
Zebulon
Barnesville
Arkansas
Georgia
For Sale: House and Lot on Thomaston Street
Real estate notice advertising the sale of a residence and lot on Thomaston Street listed under R. G. Martews. Building details and price not provided in readable text.
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Thomaston Street
R. G. Martews
Loans on Farms and Barnesville Real Estate Sellers
Loans on farms and Barnesville real estate are quickly negotiated through S. N. Woopward, with prompt terms and local handling.
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Barnesville Real Estate
S. N. Woopward
Lunch House at Matthews Hotel Forsyth Street
A brief ad for a lunch house located opposite the Matthews Hotel on Forsyth Street invites patrons to visit. The notice signs the speaker as York Marry and provides a call to contact or visit.
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Matthews Hotel
Forsyth Street
York
Death of Miss Leila Holmes Reverberates Across Communities
Miss Leila Holmes daughter of L C Holmes of Milner died after a fainting spell on Easter Sunday while visiting Cuthbert. The Milner resident gained fame for musical talent and Christian character. Funeral services were held Wednesday with interment in Milner.
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Barnesville
Milner
Leila Holmes
L. C. Holmes
Cuthbert
Miss Holmes
Gordon Institute
D. R. Lide
Iwenty
Fannie Allison
Emily Castleberry
McNiel
C. R. West
Homer Bush
G. R. Bisby
The
Baptist Church
Dr. C. F. Redding Dies in Zebulon at 75
Dr. C F Redding longtime Pike County physician and devout Methodist dies at his Zebulon home after a long illness at age 75. He leaves a wife and daughter Mrs W O Gwyn among many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday conducted by Rev W M Walraven Rev J W Beck and Rev A B Pope.
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Pike County
C. F. Redding
Zebulon
Redding
Barnesville
Methodist Church
W. O. Gwyn
W. M. Walraven
J. W. Beck
A. B. Pope
Tax Collector Howell Complimented by Comptroller General
A letter from Comptroller General Wright to Tax Collector S. A. Howell praises the final statement papers as correct and fully settled for 1898. It commends Howell for prompt accurate work and notes appreciation from the department and his friends, praising Pike County’s choice of leader.
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Wright
S. A. Howell
Howell
Pike County
Zebulon Journal
New Barber Shop Opens in Barnesville
A new barber shop operates over the Penny Racket run by P. M. Edwards promising the best shaves in Barnesville with clean towels and a face cream to prevent burning. They offer a hair tonic for dandruff and invite patrons to try once and return.
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P. M. Edwards
Barnesville
Pike Superior Court Returns Guilty Verdicts In Numerous Criminal Cases
Judge Reagan presided at Pike Superior Court delivering guilty verdicts in multiple cases including burglary for Bob Smith and Bob Huguley both sentenced to nine months or fifty dollars, rioting for Bill Josey twelve months or sixty, larceny for Ben Knight Jr eight months or forty, and more. Several appeals or delays noted. John Bonner and Walter Bates faced misdemeanors with six or three months and modest fines. One murder case, Jerry Jackson, was not guilty. John Jackson pled guilty to misdemeanor. Tom Langford case postponed due to absent witness.
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Pike Superior Court
Reagan
Bob Smith
Bob Huguley
Z. T. Evans
Barnesville
Bill Josey
Ben Knight, Jr
Charles Pierce
Frank Banks
Emma Holloway
Arnold Swanson
Pete Moore
Henry Mays
Babe Lawrence
John Jackson
Dave Leonard
Lindsey Robison
Bob Lindsey
John Bonner
Walter Bates
Bud Banks
Charles Jones
Jerry Jackson
Tom Langford
Scott's Emulsion Claim As Throat Lung Remedy
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites as a superior throat and lung remedy. It claims easier digestion, better taste, and cure or life extension for early consumption, noting most cannot digest plain oil and nine in ten can with the emulsion.
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Scott
Sii Acne
Sikitenga Hias Scott
Chemsiste
New York
Franklin elected mayor of Tennille Georgia
Barnesville residents congratulate H. M. Franklin on his recent election as mayor of Tennille Georgia where he has long resided. He is the son in law of Mrs. L. K. Rogers and is well known and esteemed by Barnesville friends.
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Gordon Institute
J. Q. Nash
Robert N. Swatts
Barnesville
Mary Wright
Myrtis Nelson
Leila May Stewart
Hattie Jordan
Howell Lamar
Eugene Boley
Mary W. Lovelace
Stella
Confederate
Gorge Waterman
Paul McDonald
Putte Bra
H. M. Franklin
Tennille
L. K. Rogers
Judge Reagan Rules Two Dispensaries In Pike County
In Pike County the court fined the Barnesville dispensary $300 at the Pike Superior Court and ruled the Molena dispensary a legal institution. The ruling leaves exactly two dispensaries in the county. A separate ad touts Hall's Hair Re newer as a popular hair restorer and beautifier for women.
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Reagan
Pike
Pike Superior Court
Barnesville
Molena
Pike County
Verine Care Constipation Relief Advert
Cleared OCR ad copy for Cascarets Candy Cathartic claims gentle relief. Mentions pricing 10c or 25a and references efficacy. Fragmentary text presents a historical consumer health notice style.
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Walter Spenge
Walter
FE. S. Spennce
Willliam W. Spence
B. FE. Ogletree
W. H. Spence
E. N. Spence
Laura Spence
Mr. Ballard
Dr. Redding
Gordon Williamsen
Sockery
Ash
Aylmew L. Want
Russell St
Detroit
Mich
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
Montreal
Telegraph
Douglas
E. A. Pound
Waycross High School
Jas. Melton
Hayden St
rAtlanta
Porter D&c. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Criminal Court In
Smith
J. G. Smith & Sons
Eiseman Bros
Atlanta
South
Riseman S Bros
Whitehall Street
Washington
Col
Baltimore
W. German Street
Whitehall ST
Franklin
Hall
Baresville
Edward Elder
Ins
W. J. Cox
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