Two Major Fires Hit Barnesville Last Week
Barnesville suffered two serious blazes affecting families on Mrs Stephens and Mrs Williams. The Stephens residence lost nearly all contents with insurance of 1500, while Williams home was total loss with 1000 insured. neighboring homes were saved but some damage occurred. Mr E W Whitaker also suffered loss living in Williams house without insurance.
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Barnesville
E. R. Stephens
Jennie Williams
Zebulon Street
Rev L M Lyle Dies After Illness at Hampton Ga
Revered pastor Rev L M Lyle died Sunday at the Hampton Georgia Methodist parsonage from blood poisoning after moving there from Senioa. Born 1843 in Athens he entered the ministry in 1877 and leaves a wife nine children. Remains sent to Athens for interment.
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L. M. Lyle
West Monroe
Hampton
North Georgia
Athens
Senoia
Christmas Tree at Presbyterian Church Draws Community
A Christmas tree lighting and program will be held Saturday night at the Presbyterian church. The event is primarily for the Sunday school, with Dr. J. P. Thurman inviting all who wish to join. Families may place presents on the tree for their children, and everyone is welcome to attend the exercises.
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Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
J. P. Thurman
Barlow Bros Ministrels at Kennedy's Opera House
The Barlow Bros ministrels will perform at Kennedy's Opera House Saturday night. They have a wide reputation and are considered among the best on the road. The show is expected to attract a large crowd and be well patronized.
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Barlow Bros. Ministrels
Kennedy's Opera House
Barlow Bros
Barnesville
Pleasant B Y P U entertainment at Judge Prout home
A Friday evening gathering at Judge and Mrs W A Prout celebrated the B Y P U with many young guests. Mrs Mae Prout hosted, a game of quotations entertained attendees, and prizes went to Miss Lillian Mitchell and Miss Arrabelle Collier. Refreshments followed the activity.
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W. A. Prout
Mae Prout
Lillian Mitchell
Arrabelle Collier
Pleasant Services Draw Big Congregations In Barnesville
Dr. B D Ragsdale of Mercer University preached at 11 on Faith to Baptist church congregants. At 3 he spoke on Christ's temptations in the wilderness to the B Y P U. Evening sermon on Christ's first miracle at the marriage feast drew high praise. His Barnesville visit brought much pleasure.
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B. D. Ragsdale
Mercer University
Barnesville
Kennedy Akin Couple Wed in Quiet Barnesville Home Ceremony
Sunday afternoon at the bride’s parents near Antioch church Mr E E Kennedy and Miss Leila Akin united in marriage with Rev Ben Ethridge officiating. Only a few relatives and friends attended. The couple will make Barnesville their home as they begin their life together amid warm local congratulations.
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Antioch Church
Barnesville
E. E. Kennedy
Leila Akin
Ben Ethridge
Fight over gambling ends with pistol shot in town
On Friday afternoon three men engaged in a gambling dispute. Pete Ottoma pulled a pistol and shot Jack Harp in the arm. Police officer Wright Stocks confronted Ottoma as he drew two pistols, leading Ottoma to drop his guns and be taken to the guardhouse.
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Pete Ottoma
Jack Harp
Wright Stocks
Ottoman
Stocks
Painful Scales Accident Damages Eyelid
Mr Will C Stafford sustained a painful facial injury Friday afternoon when a nail struck near his eye while weighing girls on scales. The nail narrowly missed the eyeball and caused a painful but not serious wound. Dr Kemp dressed the injury.
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Will C. Stafford
Kemp
Mr. Stafford
Barnesville Native John Futrell Earns Newsroom Fame
John Futrell, once a Barnesville child, sold papers in Atlanta then joined the Atlanta Journal staff. He now works as a reporter for the New York Journal under the pen name Knickerbocker, and his old friends are proud of his success.
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John Futrell
Barnesville
Elegant Supper For Jeff Davis Fire Company Guests
Jeff Davis Fire Company held a splendid dinner at Matthews Hotel Monday night with Mayor Smith, council members, and friends as guests. Host T. J. Williamson served oysters and turkey for about 36 attendees, marking a thoroughly enjoyable occasion. If the firemen fight fire as well as they feast, Barnesville will grow.
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Jeff Davis Fire Company
Matthews Hotel
Smith
T. J. Williamson
Barnesville
Prof. J. E. Kemp Returns to Traveling Work
The people of Barnesville report continued improvement in Prof. J. E. Kemp who has recovered enough to accept a traveling position and is now on the road. He is praised for his gentlemanly courtesy and service to Barnesville. Tuer Gazerre sends best wishes for a long and prosperous life.
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Barnesville
J. E. Kemp
Kemp
Prof
Tuer Gazerre
Milner High School hosts charity entertainment Friday
Milner High School literary societies stage an evening program at 7 P M on Friday the 23rd to raise funds for the library. The event features charades tableaus recitations and the Bellamy Drill with admission priced at ten cents. All supporters urged to attend.
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Milner
Christmas Supper at Matthews Hotel for Baptist Sunday School
The Baptist Sunday School plans an entertainment next Sunday night at the Matthews hotel for the children. A committee is arranging amusements and a nice supper will be provided. It promises to be enjoyable.
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The
Baptist Sunday School
Matthews Hotel
Thurman Buys the Myers Place on Thomaston Street
Dr. J. P. Thurman purchases the Myers place on Thomaston street and plans to move soon. He anticipates important improvements to the valuable residence.
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J. P. Thurman
Myers Place
Thomaston Street
Fine Candies At Middlebrooks Store For Christmas
A fine lot of Blanke Bros. candies has just been received at Mr. J. T. Middlebrooks’ store. Shoppers can find what they want there in time for Christmas.
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Blanke Bros
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