Mayors and Aldermen Elected Unopposed in Barnesville
Quiet Tuesday election at Cochran's store polled 85 votes. G E Huguley elected mayor with W M Howard P F Matthews and W B Smith as aldermen. Gazettes endorsement after two years confirms public support for Huguley and a stable business leadership for the next term.
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Cochran
R. Ju. Merritt
T. W. Cochran
K. W. Rose
G .E. Huguley
W. M. Howard
P. F. Matthews
W. B. Smith
The
Gazette
Huguley
Barnesville
Burglars Hit Summers Buggy Office but Miss Cash
Thieves broke into The Summers Buggy Company office Tuesday night smashing two windows and opening the money drawer and attempting to pick the safe. No cash was found in either the drawer or the safe. Mr C O Summers said the firm never kept money there and warned burglars to notify him if they plan a return so they can leave the door open to avoid breaking glasses.
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Summers Buggy Company
C. O. Summers
Shakespearean Club Organized at Matthews House
The woman's Shakespearean club will be organized today at the Matthews House. The meeting starts at 4 30 o clock this afternoon and every interested lady is cordially invited to attend. The club promises to be a lively and useful organization.
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Woman’s Shakespearean Club
Matthews House
Murphey Ginnery Seeks Cotton for Ginning and Seed
P F Marruzws invites cotton growers to bring cotton to the Murphey ginnery in Barnesville for ginning and to sell cotton seed at current market prices. The notice is dated August 27, 1895.
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Murphey
P. F. Marruzws
Barnesville
Annie Cochrane Offered Chair at North Texas College
Mrs. Annie Sanford Cochrane received a prestigious offer to lead the stringed instruments program at the North Texas Female College in Sherman. She will remain with Gordon Institute while considering the new post, highlighting her strong reputation as a musician in Texas.
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Annie Sanford Cochrane
North Texas Female College
Sherman
Texas
Barnesville property assessed open for inspection
The Barnesville property assessment is complete and the books may be inspected by contacting J. M. Cochrane at Stafford & Sons store.
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Barnesville
J. M. Cochrane
Stafford & Sons
Local social notes list residents and visits in town
Mr D A Stroud moved to Capt Murphey place. J F Taylor attended Superior Court in Forsyth. Miss Clifford Burr visited Griffin. Miss Bobbie Cook of Waycross visited Miss Willie Hightower. Col J J Rogers traveled to Griffin to inspect telephone line. Mr McGough and Miss McGough of Forsyth spent time in the city with Dr J L Fogg. Cotton prices seen favorable for fall. J R Franklin traveled to Atlanta to prepare for a new store. W M Howard renamed Alderman Howard from Richmond location. Dr M A Clark left for Indian Springs for a week of rest. Mrs Shehan of Macon visited the Marshburns and plans to send her son to Gordon Institute. James A Wellmaker joins J M High Co in Atlanta starting Monday. B H Butts retires from J W Hightower position, George Steed to succeed. Miss Leonora Beck of Atlanta, president of Capital Female College, in town promoting the school. Beck, daughter of Rev J W Beck and sister of Judge M W Beck, noted Georgia educator.
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Leonora Beck
Atlanta
Capital Female College
Miss Beck
Georgia
J. W. Beck
This
M. W. Beck
Flint
Murphey Couple Return to Macon After Summer Visit
Col and Mrs. T. E. Murphey, guests of Ambrosa Murphey and relatives, complete a summer stay in the city and return to Macon Tuesday morning. Their Barnesville visits are described as always pleasant, with Barnesville noted as their former home.
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Col
T. E. Murphey
Ambrosa Murphey
Macon
Barnesville
Stafford & Sons Fall Trade Inducements Ad
A half page advertisement from Messrs J. W. Stafford & Sons urges readers to study their fall trade inducements and keep track of their messages as they outline offers. The notice emphasizes readership should follow the firm’s forthcoming statements.
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Messrs
J. W. Stafford & Sons
W. M. Howard & Co. Announces Store Improvements
A live firm advertises in this issue promising year round business with a fine line of fresh groceries and hardware. They plan store improvements including repainting and repairs to boost convenience and beauty, inviting customers to shop for fresh groceries at close prices and hardware at low figures.
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W. M. Howard & Co
Indian Women and a Local Weed Medicine
A St Louis Post Dispatch excerpt notes Indian women show great endurance, marching with babies on their backs and traveling surrounding confinement days. It claims they gain strength from a local weed used to make a medicine sold as Indian Weed by J H Blackburn.
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St. Louis
Post Dispatch
J. H. Blackburn
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder Wins Top Honors at World Fair
The World Fair awarded Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder the highest medal and diploma for its quality and innovation. Attendees praised its performance and branding during the exhibit, highlighting the product's standout status among competing baking powders.
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Dr. Price
Help for Women from Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
An ad touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for women at all life stages from adolescence to menopause. It claims to build strength regulate the system and soothe nerves, promising money back if it fails to benefit or cure female complaints and weaknesses.
Dr Sage's Remedy Promises Cure for Catarrh
Advert croisages claim Dr Sage's Remedy cures catarrh permanently with a single bottle. The notice asserts the product relieves symptoms and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Dr. Sage
Maloney Family Plans Gordon Institute Entry
Mrs. Maloney of Key West Florida will enter her son in Gordon Institute on Monday then return home in a few weeks. The Macon Telegraph notes several other students from Macon and across Georgia who will also enter Gordon Institute Monday.
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Ms. Maloney
Key West, Fla
Blulock House
Macon
Gordon Institute
Georgia
Royal Baking Powder Tops Leavening Strength Claims
Royal Baking Powder is proclaimed the highest leavening strength according to U. S. Government reports. The statement highlights its superiority in baking results and quality assurance as documented by official sources.
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State OF Georgia
G. F. Huguley
New South Price County
Savings Bank
A. Elder
N. P
Pike County
U. S
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Edgar L. Rogers
Epicarr L. Rogers
Shakespearean Club
Murphey Ginnery
Inte
New South Savings Bank
G. E. Huguley
Schofield
Gullett
Magnolia
Hancock
J. S. Schofield Sons., & Company
Macon, GA
Ellis M. Talbott
EAGLE
Cherry Street
D. A. Stroud
Capt. Murphey Place
J. F. Taylor
Forsyth
Superior Court
Clifford Burr
Griffin
Bobbie Cook of
Waycross
Willie Hightower
Thomaston Street
J. J. Rogers
Williamson
Mr. McGough
Miss McGough
City
J. L. Fogg
J. R. Franklin
M. A. Clark
Indian Springs
James A. Wellmaker
J. M. High & Co
B.H. Butts
J. W. Hightower
George Steed
Morninea
Blackburn's Drug Store
Atlanta Medical College
W. 8. Kendrick, M.D
Atlanta, Ga
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