Religious Notes on Camp Meetings and Revivals
Religious notes report strong turnout at the Rock camp meeting with Presiding Elder W W Wadsworth and Rev W W Brinsfield preaching. Milner revival by Rev Rolfe Hunt drew large crowds and seven church accessions were recorded. Visits by Judge E T Pound are noted. Upcoming reunion at Baptist church and remodeling contributions for Barnesville Methodist are mentioned. Other revivals include Bethany church in Meriwether, Tabernacle, Marvin and Kings Chapel with multiple baptisms and continued interest.
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Rock
W. W. Wadsworth
W. W. Brinsfield
Barnesville Methodist Church
Milner
Rolfe Hunt
Barnesville
E. T. Pound
Judge Pound
Tabernacle
T. H. Timmons
Clement C. Cary
Marvin
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by St Paul Reader
Six weeks after a severe cold nearly silencing him William Kell of 678 Selby Ave St Paul Minn recovered fully after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised in the St Paul Volks Zeitung. He now recommends it to others with colds. Sold by Jno Blackburn Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
St. Paul
Democratic Rally and Barbecue in Pike County
A large Zebulon turnout of 1200 to 1500 Democrats enjoyed a warm day for a campaign kickoff. Congressman Bartlett addressed free silver and the party platform, Col. Roland Ellis spoke briefly, and Robert L. Berner delivered a praised, vigorous address urging party unity and populist appeal. Resolutions endorsed Monroe and Pike in the senatorial convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zebulon
Pike County
J. C. Beauchamp
Williamson
Bartlett
Charles L. Bartlett
Congress
National Democratic
Supreme Court
Court
Robert L. Berner
Col. Berner
Monroe
Pike
Cotton crop outlook and heat wave push Barnesville market
The 1896 cotton crop is forecast to be significantly short due to drought and heat, with prices likely rising briefly to eight or nine cents. Severe summer heat has caused many deaths across major cities, while Barnesville warehouses report about ten bales daily and buyers promise strong local prices above surrounding towns.
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United States
New York
Washington
Chicago
Philadelphia
Barnesville
Murphey & Hunt's
Georgia
Professor Branson Arrives in City for Gordon Institute
Prof E C Branson arrived Friday night from Gainesville and stays at Matthews Hotel. His family will not come to Barnesville until cooler weather. He recently became president and is busy sending catalogs and promoting the school for a large fall term opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Branson
Gainesville
Matthews Hotel
Barnesville
Prof. Branson
Gordon Institute
Barnesville Beats Griffin In Ambrose Park Tennis Match
Barnesville Tennis Club defeated Griffin Outing Club 17 to 13 at Ambrose Park on Tuesday afternoon. Home players E. L. Cook and J. C. Elder faced Griffin’s W. B. Reeves and George Niles. The Griffin party, hosted by A. M. Lambdin, included Addie Kincaid Anna Blount Beeks Nell Brown Bessie Clark Brawner Belle Horne Washington DC Reba Ryan Macon Mrs. R A Drake Mrs Thos Nall Ellsworth Hall Milton Daniel Will Reeves George Niles Henry Mooney Rockwell Nall Hugh Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville Tennis Club
Griffin Outing Club
Ambrose Park
Barnesville
E. L. Cook
J. C. Elder
W. B. Reeves
George Niles
Griffin
A. M. Lambdin
Addie Kincaid
Anna Blount Beeks
Nell Brown
Bessie Clark Brawner
Belle Horne
Washington, D. C
Reba Ryan
Macon
R. A. Drake
Thos. Nall
Ellsworth Hall
Milton Daniel
Will Reeves
Henry Mooney
Rockwell Nall
Hugh Johnson
Funeral for Mr. Frank Miller in Spartanburg
Mr. Frank Miller died Monday in Spartanburg South Carolina and was buried Tuesday at Kings Chapel. Rev T H Timmons led the funeral services and Undertaker Smith supervised the burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miller
A. J. Ross
Strouds
Spartanburg
South Carolina
Kings Chapel
T. H. Timmons
Smith
Barnesville Cotton Market Promises Fair Prices and Service
Our Mr. Frank M. Stafford travels to New York to secure merchandise while Barnesville asserts leadership in cotton trade. They have bought every bale this season, paying high prices, claiming customers gain 1 8 to 1 4 and sometimes 1 2 more than alternatives, and pledge fair treatment with ten salesmen ready to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M.stafford
New York
Barnesville
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Edgar L. Rogers
Rail Road
Freigh
Baptist Church
Brittain
J. H. Cline
Bethany Church
Meriwether County
Kings’ Chapel
Demogratic Rally
Beauchamp
Roland Ellis
Col
Berner
Blackburn's Drug Store
J. W. Stafford & Sons
Murphey & Blagk
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