Ladies Entertained at Missionary Society Tea
Mrs. J L Kennedy hosted a refined Missionary Society tea at her Barnesville home on Monday afternoon. Assisted by Mrs. W A Prout and Mrs. Mae Prout, the event featured devotional exercises, elegant dining with embroidery, fine china and silver, hot tea and chocolate, and lush plant decorations creating a fairyland ambiance.
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Barnesville
Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
J. L. Kennedy
W. A. Prout
Mae Prout
Kennedy
Fairy Land
Beauchamp Dickinson Wedding Held at Williamson Home
Miss Myrtie Beauchamp wed Alvin P. Dickinson Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents home in Williamson. Rev M M Waldraven officiated. The ceremony joined a favored Beauchamp daughter with a well known Spaulding County farmer amid warm wishes from many friends.
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J. C. Beauchamp
Williamson
Myrtie Beauchamp
Alvin P. Dickinson
M. M. Waldraven
Zebulon
Miss Beauchamp
Spaulding County
Pension Claim Recounts Ball Injury of Aaron Stewart
Aaron Stewart, an elderly soldier from near Hollowville, traveled to Zebulon to seek a pension after being wounded at Fisher's Hill on September 22, 1864. The sharpshooter ball entered near his left ear and lodged in the right jaw bone, with a small ball fragment later removed by Dr. Owen who pulled it from his mouth.
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Zebulon Journal
Aaron Stewart
Hollowville
Zebulon
Dr. Owen
Magnolia Hill Ladies Plan Wednesday Afternoon Social
The Magnolia Hill ladies have chosen Wednesday afternoon to host visiting friends. Attendees include Mrs. J. M. Pound, Miss Maude Murphey, Mrs. J. W. Hightower, Misses Willie and Louise Hightower, Mrs. W. O. Marshburn, Mrs. J. P. Thurman, Mrs. Bate, Mrs. A. J. Blalock, Mrs. J. W. Stafford, Mrs. T. W. Cochran, Mrs. W. H. Chambers, and Mrs. C. O. Summers.
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Magnolia Hill
J. M. Pound
Maude Murphey
J. W. Hightower
Willie
Louise Hightower
W. O. Marshburn
J. P. Thurman
Bate
A. J. Blalock
J. W. Stafford
T. W. Cochran
W. H. Chambers
C. O. Summers
Heating Is Satisfactory Says Local Enthusiast
A reader defends the public heating system amid criticism of slower warming. Thermometer checks show rooms reach 60 to 70 degrees and halls about 58 on cold days. Two upstairs rooms lag due to piping layout. the Committee on Public Buildings is already addressing the issue.
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Horror Gazette
Watson to Defend Langford in Pike County Murder Case
Watson is named lead counsel for Tom Langford who faces murder charges in the case against Sheriff Gwyn of Pike County. He is joined by S. N. Woodward of Barnesville and M. D. Domineck of Zebulon with O. H. Bloodworth and J. F. Redding and E. F. Dupree prosecuting. Langford allegedly aided Tom Delk and Taylor Delk in the sheriff death. Delk was hanged and Taylor Delk is serving a life sentence. Langford’s March term trial is anticipated as a major local event.
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E. Watson
Tom Langford
Gway
Pike County
Langford
S. N. Woodward
Barnesville
M. D. Domineck
Zebulon
O. H. B. Bloodworth
Messrs
J. F. Redding
E. F. Dupree
Tom Delk
Taylor Delk
Gwyn
Atlanta Journal
Local youths host pleasant Monday evening visit
Miss Geneva Hender son and Miss Trella Hender son brought friends to meet Miss Annie Billups and Miss Laura Grubbs at their home Monday evening. The gathering was described as very pleasant by all who attended.
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Geneva
Trella Henderson
Annie Billups
Laura Grubbs
Barnesville Attends City Manufacturers' Convention
Mayor Walter B. Smith Col Joseph J. Rogers F M Stafford and A Murphey will represent Barnesville at the Manufacturers' Convention in Atlanta today. The delegation is described as a strong Barnesville presence at the important gathering.
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Walter B. Smith
Joseph J. Rogers
F. M. Stafford
A. ©. Murphey
Barnesville
Atlanta
Free Pills Offer From H. E. Buck Len Co
Free sample box of Dr. King's New Life Pills advertised by H E Bucklen Co of Chicago. Claims ease for constipation and sick headache with liver and malaria benefits. Guaranteed safe and purely vegetable. Regular size 25 cents per box sold by W A Wright Druggist.
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H. E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
W. A. Wright
Gordy Buys Hunt’s Mill Place Near Barnesville
Mr P J Gordy purchased the old Hunt mill place from H A Morgan about two miles from Barnesville. The property is described as valuable and Gordy plans to make significant improvements.
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P. J. Gordy
H. A. Morgan
Miss Sallie Candler Injured Teaching Nearby
The people of Barnesville regret to learn Sallie Candler recently fell and broke her arm at Hashton near Gainesville where she has taught for a year or two. She has many friends in Barnesville who mourn her misfortune.
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Barnesville
Sallie Candler
Hashton
Gainesville
J. P. Stevens & Bro Jewelers Advertises Engagement Cards
Marriage invitations and visiting cards offered at low prices by skilled artists at J. P. Stevens & Bro. Jewelers in Atlanta Georgia. Samples and prices available on request from the store at 9 West Alabama Street.
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J. P. Stevens & Bro., Jewelers
Alabama Street
Atlanta, Ga
Quarantine Officers Dismissed in Barnesville
Barnesville city officials announced the dismissal of all quarantine officers ending the local quarantine regulations. The move eliminates enforcement in the community. Local health authorities have not indicated new measures replacing the regulations.
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Barnesville
Let Me Paint Your Metal Roof in Albany Georgia
A local advertisement from Albany Georgia dated June 5, 1897 proclaims paint services for metal roofs with material and labor, a ten year guarantee against leaks, and a quoted price per square. The notice lists city officials and notable residents endorsing or associated with the contractor Harvey English.
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Albany, Ga
Harvey English
Dougherty Co
Albany
J. T. Hester
Sam W. Smith
S. W. Gunnison
R. P. Hall
W. T. Jones
W. E. Wooten
ED. L. Wight
Georgia
B. F. Brimberry
John Mack
C. B. James
Southern Express Company
N. F. Tift
J. C. Tabor
L. E. Welch
A. W. Muse
Y. G. Rust
J. D. Weston
S. R. Weston
Albany Water Works
Leaking roof repaired by Harvey English Paints
A Florida or Georgia area notice cites Harvey English painting services for leaking tin roofs. Testimonies from JOHN D. POPE and others praise the paint and leak sealing, with dates in 1895 and endorsements from local firms and officials.
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Albany
Harveyapien
John D. Pope
English Paint Stops Leaks Promoted by Harvey English
Albany Georgia advertisement declares English Paint a shining glossy white product, with Harvey English asserting it stops leaks and does not cater to painters or roofers. The terse notice emphasizes the paint’s white finish and readiness for unspecified uses.
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Harvey English
Albany
Resolutions by Fort Valley Church Women for Mrs Marshall
The Ladies society of the Baptist church at Fort Valley passed resolutions on the death of Mrs C F E Marshall of Barnesville who died December 27 1897. They praise her Christian life and record their loss while noting her eternal gain and urge minutes entry and publication to the bereaved family and the Christian Index.
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Ladies Society of the Baptist Church
Fort Valley
C. F E. Marshall
Barnesville
Charlie Marshall
Jesus
Christian Index
W. H. Norvron
Verna James
Carrié Lou Sass
Cartoria. The tao times Op Well Pleased
A card from J A Wellmaker in Oakwoods Texas says he is well pleased with Texas and will be a salesman for a large Texas firm. Barnesville friends wish him success.
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J. A. Wellmaker
Oakwoods
Tex
Texas
Barnesville
The Valentine Party at Mayor Smith Home
The Barnesville young ladies host a Valentine Party at Mayor and Mrs. W. B. Smiths home on Monday evening. Invitations invite gallant swains to attend a feast and claim their valentine, promising a fine event at 36 minutes to nine on Old Saint Valentine’s eve.
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Barnesville
W. B. Smith
Valentine
Will of J D Boyd Probate Seals Equal Estate for Wife and Children
The will of Hon J D Boyd who died recently in Griffin was probated in Spalding Monday. The $100000 estate was divided equally between his wife and children. The policy included $30000 life insurance willed to his wife.
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J. D. Boyd
Griffin
Spalding
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L. Roogps
Colgar L. Nooérs
Barnesville, GA
A. L. Mills
Fas
Beauchamp
Jere M. Pounp
Watson
Hunt’s Mill
John H. Blackburn
Pruggst
Georgia Cotton Oil Co
Albany Mill
G.a
Cartoria
The
Tao Times
Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
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