Death of Mrs C H Morris in Methodist church
Sunday morning at 2 o clock Mrs C H Morris died after months of illness of consumption. A devoted Methodist and Christian woman, she was loved by many. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon conducted by Rev H J Ellis, with interment in Greenwood cemetery. The community extends its sympathies to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Morris
W. A. Wright
Methodist Church
H. J. Ellis
Greenwood Cemetery
Fall Term Closes at Gordon Institute
The fall term at Gordon Institute closed yesterday afternoon after a highly successful period. Teachers and pupils deserve a rest, and students held their last night gatherings with friends at the homes of Misses Willie Hightower Carrie Cook and Trella Henderson, each hosting delightful parties.
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Gordon Institute
Willie Hightower
Carrie Cook
Trella Henderson
Blasingame Nominated for Pike County Ordinary
Judge T J Blasingame of Zebulon was nominated for Ordinary of Pike County in the quiet primary last Friday. The vote total did not exceed six hundred with Blasingame winning by four votes over his strongest opponent J W Means. Other candidates B D Martin and J C Beskham received some support.
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T. J. Blasingame
Zebulon
Pike County
Frev
Harry Wells
Judge Blasingame
J. W. Means
Messrs
B. D. Martin
J.C. Beskham
Death of Captain J H Darden of Milner
Captain J H Darden died Sunday at his Milner home after illness from pneumonia. A respected Milner and Coweta County figure and member of the Methodist church he served on the Democratic executive committee and earned broad esteem. Burial occurred Monday with Undertaker Sumners in charge.
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J. H. Darden
Milner
Methodist Church
Darden
Democratic Executive Committee
Sumners
Worthy Distinction as E H Myers Receives 2d Lieutenant Rank
Governor Atkinson grants E H Myers a 2d Lieutenant commission in the Georgia Volunteer Infantry under a 1893 law for state military school graduates after three years, with 100 in ranks and top ranker’s eligibility. Gordon Institute also receives commendation for the first commission under the new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Myers
W. Y. Atkinson
Georgia Volunteer Infantry
Myers
Gordon Institute
Mr R B King Recovers From Bad Cut At Work
Mr King suffered a severe cut while using an adz at work last week. He is improving slowly and will be out of work for some time. Dr Perdue has been attending him.
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R. B. King
H. Perdue
Christmas Entertainment Committee Meeting Notice
The Methodist Sunday School committee on Christmas entertainment will meet at the host's home Friday at 3 p m Mrs Cotter Porch Swatts Kate Chambers Mittie Rose expected to attend. Mrs S K Coex Chairman Cow December 19 1894.
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Methodist Sunday School
Dr. Cotter
J. C. Porch
R. L. Swatts
Kate Chambers
Mittie Rose
Memorial Shaft Erected for Prof R B Brecka
The Horror Gazette prints a tribute from the Brecka family and Gordon Institute relatives praising the Barnesville Literary Club for placing a Georgia marble shaft over the late Prof R B Brecka’s grave. They express gratitude for the local memorial and its enduring remembrance.
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Atlanta
Horror Gazette
R. B. Brecka
Gordon Institute
Barnesville Literary Club
Georgia
Music Over The Wires Connects Several Towns
A Macon phonograph connected to the telephone at J W Stafford and Son's store carried music to R A Stafford W B Adams and Yatesville. Sound was clear at each stop and several pieces were heard. The experiment proved a success and Yatesville residents could enjoy Barnesville music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Siett
Macon
J. W. Stafford
Free book on Opium and Whisky Habits Offer
Public notice invites all Americans to obtain a free book on opium and whisky diseases. Send name and address to B M Woolley, Box 387, Atlanta Georgia, to receive the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Woolley
Atlanta
Christmas Shopping Fills Barnesville Stores With Busy Trade
Merchants report strong Christmas sales with crowded shops and steady demand. Local merchants stock a wide range of holiday goods and expect business to stay brisk through the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrismas
Barnesville
Damaged Cotton Meeting Set After Fire at Murphey Warehouse
Affected cotton owners are urged to meet the in charge committee at Granite Hall in Barnesville on December 20 1894 to receive pro rata shares from the sale of burned cotton receipts required. Participants should bring receipts and attend at 10 o'clock a m with committee members Dan B Harris Orrs Murpusey P F Marruews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan B. Harris
Orrs A. Murpusey
P. F. Marruews
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W. Jor Brooks
M. M. Brooxs
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E. L. Brooxe
M. D. L. B. Brooks
Suprz Brooxs
Jennie Brooks
Cheney
Webster
Chenmy
Walter Ki
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BH Hardy
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