Milner High School Seeks Civic Morals and Strong Leaders
Milner High School in Pike county Georgia advertises a disciplined, improved program under Dr. Rolfe Hunt. It highlights modest tuition, clean town life, broad language offerings, and growing library with new literary societies. Mrs. Hunt is praised as an outstanding educator with a notable lineage and broad teaching experience.
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Milner
Pike County
Central Railroad
Rolfe Hunt
Mississippi
L. Stanton
Dixon
Middle Georgia
Athens Female College
Ala
Jackson Female College
Tenn
Millersburg Female College
Hargerville College
Miss
Schubert Symphony Club and Lady Quartette at Kennedy’s Opera House
On February 16 the Schubert Symphony Club and Lady Quartette perform at Kennedy's opera house with proceeds sharing for the Library Association. The program promises top quality vocal and instrumental work praised by The Daily News Denver for its rare professional-level performance. An invitation to Barnesville readers notes the event as a genuine treat and asks the public to attend on February 10.
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Schubert Symphony Club
Kennedy’s Opera House
Libbrary Association
Barnesville
Daily News
Denver
Col
Opera House
A Hustling Business Man in Barnesville
Mr. W. T. Bate arrived in Barnesville just over a year ago without acquaintances and built a fine jewelry business. He supplied what the people wanted, making his store an ornament to the city and earning recognition as an excellent citizen. He helped foster another upright citizen in Mr. Harry Briggs, with both families appreciated by Barnesville.
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W. T. Bate
Barnesville
Bate
Mr. Bate
Harry Briggs
Two Inches of Snow Hits Georgia Friday Night
Georgia woke to two inches of snow after a Friday night storm. Schoolboys enjoyed throwing snowballs at teachers and girls. Some children mixed snow with cream and sugar for a tasty treat, but by evening the snow had largely melted away.
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Georgia
Sol
Whisky Will Kill Forsyth News Item
Forsyth dispatch reports Murphey Shannon a negro farmer died last Thursday from poisoned or adulterated whiskey purchased at a blind tiger saloon. He died after drinking the whiskey and was unconscious from intake until death. It warns whiskey is a deadly enemy to all who drink it.
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Forsyth
Dr Tichenor Antiseptic Promotes Quick First Aid
When injuries occur keep Dr Tichenor Antiseptic on hand as the ideal remedy. A 50 cent bottle is sold by all druggists for immediate use during minor cuts and wounds.
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Tichenor
Central of Georgia promotes fruit industry pamphlet
The Central of Georgia Railway Co. issues a stylish pamphlet touting the regional fruit industry. A pictured packing scene at the orchard of Mr. W. O. Marshburn appears in the pamphlet. Copies can be obtained by applying to Mr. J. C. Haile, G. P. A., Savannah, Ga.
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Central of Georgia Railway Co
W.O. Marshburn
Aes
J. C. Haile
Savannah
Book Party Postponed By Snow At Matthews Hotel
A book party announced for Friday at the Matthews Hotel was postponed by bad weather. Snow limited attendance to a small group, but all present donated books and about thirty five dollars to the public library. Ladies served light refreshments and the evening was considered a success despite the elements.
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Matthews Hotel
Sermon at Methodist Church Aids Gordon Institute Pupils
Special services were held at the Methodist church Sunday for the benefit of Gordon Institute pupils. Rev. W S Stevens preached on The Lord God is a sun and illustrated spiritual truths with scientific facts, drawing praise for his deep thinking and logical illustration.
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Methodist Church
Gordon Institute
W.S. Stevens
Stevens
City Hall Repairs Hampered by Weather Delays
City council crews work on City Hall repairs after weather slows progress. Officials express hope for improved weather to allow uninterrupted work and safer completion of the damaged side.
Old Lady Angeline Barksdale Dies at 72 near Barnesville
The death of Mrs. Angeline Barksdale occurred on January 21. She was seventy two years old and died while living with her daughter Mrs. M. E. Waller. Friends and loved ones mourn her loss.
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Angeline Barksdale
Barnesville
M. E. Waller
Miss May Franklin Accepts Teaching Post in Luella
Miss May Franklin left Tuesday for Luella Georgia where she has accepted a teaching position. She is described as a young woman of fine qualities with natural ability and innate dignity suited for the school. Observers predict great success in the teaching profession.
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May Franklin
Luella
Miss. Franklin
Miss Minnie McMichael Returns to Barnesville
Miss Minnie McMichael returns from Forsyth and is again with Mr. J. R. Deavours proprietor of the Penny Racket. She is an attractive young lady and has won many friends in Barnesville since her arrival last year.
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Minnie McMichael
Forsyth
J. R. Deavours
Barnesville
Hearn's Shoe Store Cash-Only Clearance At Cost
A brief sale at Hearn's Shoe Store offers shoes at cost for a few days only with cash payments. The ad urges customers to act quickly to avoid missing the opportunity and avoid paying profits to others.
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Hearn
Hearn’s
Art Section Meeting of Woman's Club Held at Cochran Home
The Art Section met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Cochran with about twenty members attending. The meeting was described as very pleasant and enjoyable. The next gathering is slated for next Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Howard.
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Woman's Club
T .W. Cochran
W. M. Howard
Mr. R C Fryer Joins Baldwin Fertilizer Co Savannah
The Baldwin Fertilizer Co of Savannah announces that Mr. R C Fryer, an experienced guano dealer, has joined the firm. He expects to do business with Barnesville and surrounding areas and is well known and highly regarded locally.
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R. C. Fryer
Baldwin Fertilizer Co
Savannah
Barnesville
Fryer
Consumption Positively Cured by New Discovery
Mr. R. B. Greeve of Chilhowie VirginiaTestifies he had consumption and was given up but cured after using two bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery He resumes business and praises the remedy for coughs colds and consumption Free trial bottles at W A Wrights Drug Store.
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R. B. Greeve
Chilhowie
Dr. King
W. A. Wright
Captain Murphey Hurt Climbing Rail Embankment Near Greenwood
Captain E J Murphey suffered a leg strain after a slip while climbing a railroad embankment beside Greenwood cemetery. He received first aid at the scene and was later confined for observation.
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E. J. Murphey
Greenwood Cemetery
Edna Baker Elected New Teacher at Jeff Davis Institute
Trustees of the Jeff Davis Institute Zebulon elected Miss Edna Baker as assistant teacher after T D Thurmen resigned. Baker, a Gordon Institute graduate from Barnesville, is described as competent and highly regarded, with patrons expected to welcome her tenure.
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T. D. Thurmen
Jeff Davis Institute
Zebulon
Edna Baker
Barnesville
Gordon Institute
Edgar L. Rogers Opens Office Behind Hearn's Shoe Store
Mr. Edgar L. Rogers will have an office in the rear of Hearn's shoe store where he will be ready to transact business.
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Edgar L. Rogers
Hearn’s Shoe Store
Loans on farms and Barnesville real estate offered
Loans on farms and Barnesville real estate quickly negotiated by S. N. Woopwarp.
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Barnesville Real Estate
S. N. Woopwarp
Third Georgia officer recounts Cuba voyage and seasickness
Editor J A Morro of Jonesboro shares a letter from the Third Georgia detailing the unit's voyage to Neuvitas Cuba. The account describes initial excitement, widespread seasickness, and gradual recovery as soldiers adapt to the voyage under Chaplain Warren and Lieutenant Brock amid wartime privations.
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J. A. Morro
Jonesboro
Georgia
Neuvitas
Cuba
Sherman
Chaplain Warren
Brock
Neptune
Scott's Emulsion Promotes Health for Winter Strength
An advertisement for Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites of lime and soda claims to keep people well through winter. It urges adults to use a fall course of treatment for two months and advises asking a doctor about the product. The wrapper should show man and fish, with pricing 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Books Donated for Barnesville Public Library Opening
A number of elegant books were given to the Barnesville public library last Friday evening, about thirty five volumes in all. Few people attended due to bad weather. More donations and funds are expected, with Col. S. N. Woodward coordinating. Citizens anticipate a library they will be proud of.
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Col. S. N. Woodward
Library Association
Barnesville
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Free Sample
An advertisement advises urine tests with a glass bottle to detect kidney issues and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure all for kidneys bladder liver and urinary pain. It claims relief from frequent urination back pain and alcohol aftereffects and offers free sample bottle and booklet by mail from Kilmer Co. Barnesville Gazette referenced.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Barnes-Ville
Georgians Praise Roumanian Transport and Officers
The Roumanian transport that carried the regiment is praised for efficiency and safe handling of thirteen troop organizations. Captain Wrigley and Lieutenant Chester Elliott earn commendations for courteous leadership and diligent ship duties. General Carpenter observes strong health in the regiment as it heads to Puerto Principe, with Georgia's Colonel Berner leading brave Third Georgia troops.
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Plete
United States
Roumanian
Wrigley
Quartermaster’s Department
Chester Elliott
Elliott
Puerto Principe
Neuvitas
Carpenter
Georgia
Cuba
Berner
J. A. Morrow
The door mat may not be a thing of beauty
A humorous line notes a door mat’s practical purpose outweighing aesthetics with a playful jab at its robust performance.
Marriage Changes a Woman’s Name But Not Her Nature
A concise reflection notes that marriage commonly alters a woman's surname but does not change her character. The line emphasizes continuity of identity despite name change.
How to Look Good and Healthy
Health advice notes looks reflect internal health. Electric Bitters is touted as a purifier for stomach liver and kidneys and a remedy for pimples blotches and boils. Sold at W A Wrights Drug Store 50c per bottle.
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W. A. Wright
Hall's Great Discovery claims kidney cure in Texas notice
Druggist advertisement from Waco Texas promotes Hall's Great Discovery a kidney and bladder remedy. It promises cure for kidney and bladder troubles gravel diabetes rheumatism and related issues in men women and children with mail order option and a testimonial from R M Jones of Barnesville Georgia dated March 22 1898.
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Hall
E. W. Hart
P. O. Box
Waco
Texas
W. A. Wright
Barnesville
Put Your Boy to Work and Keep Him Busy
A urged reform urging parents to place boys in work or chores if not in school. It warns against idleness near cigarette stumps and street vices, saying honest labor preserves souls and helps communities. The plea emphasizes training sons to be industrious to improve the next generation.
Fertilizer endorsements from Georgia clubs and buyers
Testimonials from Griffin Monroe and Goggans clubs praise Southern Phosphate Works of Macon Ga through D J Proctor. Committees and farmers state two to four years of purchases 250 to 300 tons annually with guaranteed analysis and strong satisfaction with ammoniated goods and acid phosphates. Several signatories attest to factory visits and recommend the fertilizers to Georgia farmers.
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Lamont
Redbone Club
Monroe County
D. J. Proctor
Southern Phosphate Works
Macon
Proctor
Georgia
G. W. LanGcrorp
Barnesville
J. G. McGoveu
Horne
H. N. Sappindtron
E. F. Mappox
N. J. Owen
Goccans
Goggans Club
Forsyth
Frank
E. R. Roberts
Stephen D. Jackson
Lee J. SurTon
Mr J L Hunt to Handle Southern Phosphate Goods at Barnesville
Mr J L Hunt will handle the Southern Phosphate goods at Barnesville Georgia this season and will be glad to see his friends and price them before they buy.
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J. L. Hunt
Barnesville
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Femilner High School
Royal Baking
Je Davis Institute
Ey Ag
Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Tutt
Dozier Place
T. W. Coonuran
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