Eccentric Hermit and Booth Tale From 19th Century Letters
Letters recount two encounters linking J Wilkes Booth to a remote Tennessee hermit and a Georgia visitor. One 1868 tale describes a man resembling Booth living with a rooster near Tallulah Falls and vanishing after the party’s departure. The 1872 note claims a meeting with Booth in a desert area, with a host denying identity yet hinting at Booth’s notoriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wilkes Booth
Habersham County
Texas
Tallulah Falls
Charlie
John Wilkes Booth
Mr. Booth
Booth
Washington
Georgia
Mr. Wilkes Booth
D. L. Williams
Massachusetts
Pillow Dex Party Honors Miss Carry Atwater in Barnesville
A Pillow Dex party at the Blalock House in Barnesville honored Miss Carry Payne Atwater of Thomaston. About twenty couples enjoyed lantern lighting, dainty refreshments, and a lively Pillow Dex game judged by Col. S. N. Woodward. Prizes went to Miss Kathryn Lockhart and Mr. Robert Holmes. guests included Miss Celeste Moore, Prof. H. M. Fletcher, Rev. W. M. Hunter, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blalock
Carry Payne Atwater
Thomaston
Col
S. N. Woodward
A. J. Blalock
Georgia
Kathryn Lockhart
Robert Holmes
Col. S. N. Woodward
Barnesville
Celeste Moore
Prof
H. M. Fletcher
Mary Lovelace
George Crowder
Maud Hammond
W. W. Spence
Iane Murphey
Hollis Gray
Resolutions on the Death of E. Walker Wright
The Barnesville Gazette notes the death of E. Walker Wright on January 18, 1897. Resolutions praise his gentleness, truthfulness, fidelity to principle, integrity, and Christian character. He is described as a faithful member and true friend, with the committee asking publication and sharing a copy with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Walker Wright
Providence
Barnes- Ville
M. M. Elliott
J.P Thurman
C. T. Tyler
No-To-Bac and Witch Hazel Salve Advertisements
Promotes No-To-Bac as a cure to quit tobacco with claims of rapid weight gain and 400000 cured, priced 0c or 81.00, booklets mailed free. Also touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a universal healer for skin conditions and piles, endorsed by Dr. W. A. Wricut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
DeWitt
W. A. Wricut
Commendation for Barnesville City Life and Morality
A tribute from Ai GOOD PLAGE lauds Barnesville for morality enterprise refinement and harmony. The writer notes fondness for the city after living there twelve months and mentions Mr J R Deavours purchasing the Racket store interest with hopes of continued patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorror Gazette
Barnesville
J. R. Deavours
Jackson Departs Barnesville for Drug House Prescription Post
Mr. Jas. R. Jackson leaves for Barnesville to assume duties as prescription clerk at a prominent drug house. He is well qualified, highly recommended, and beloved in Social Circle. The move is regretted, but best wishes go with him for a prosperous career. Dr. W. W. Wadsworth preached two sermons with large congregations in Senoia. Miss Arlie Murphey arrives in Griffin to stay several days with Mrs. Wilson Matthews. Special U. S. Marshal F. D. Dismuke and Deputy Marshal F. D. Dismuke Jr. return from Jasper county with two raids, destroying two copper stills and arresting four men near Glad esville and Maneta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. R. Jackson
Barnesville
Jackson
W. W. Wadsworth
L. M. Lyle
Senoia Enterprise-Gazette
Arlie Murphey
City
Wilson Matthews
Griffin Call
U.S
F. D. Dismuke
F. D. Dismuke, Jr
Jasper County
Milt
Frank Hattaway
Gladesville
Will
Slade McMichael
Maneta
Griffin News
Epworth League Formed At Milner In Frist Meeting
Last Friday evening Milner saw the organization of an Epworth league. Officers elected include Hilton Tyus as president J P Williams as first vice president E T Cato as vice president J R Williams as third vice president and Della Wilson as secretary. The group aims to do much good work.
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Milner
Hilton Tyus
J. P. Williams
E. T. Cato
J. R. Williams
Della Wilson
Cascarets Health Benefit Claim Promoted in Ad
An old advertisement proclaims cascara tablets stimulate the liver kidneys and bowels without sickness weakness or griping. The claim emphasizes gentle regularity and natural relief from discomfort.
Emulsion Claim for Child Health from Scott and Bowne
An old advertisement urges Ott s Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with Hypophosphites as a cure for wasting in growing children. It promises hard flesh strong bones and healthy nerves and asserts the product can transform poor children into prospering ones. The copy touts Scott and Bowne New York as the genuine brand.
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Ott
Sion
Scott
Soc
Weaver Journal Notes Sickness and Local Occurrences
In the Weaver area for weeks there is widespread lagrippe. Dr J M of Zebulon visits patients day and night. Mrs Elijah McHinley and Mrs Webster Jones died recently with large families left behind. Other ill residents include Mrs Elliott Mrs Harper Mr James Buchanan and a son of Rufus Buchanan. Ab Moreland died near Meanesville and was buried at Ebenezer church. Prof Ben Ridley leads a local school. farmers prep land with ditches terraces and fuel cutting. Cotton is likely to be planted widely this year while corn should occupy over half of the land. February 13th 1897.
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J. M
Zebulon
Elijah McHinley
Webster Jones
Elliott
Harper
James Buchanan
Rufus Buchanan
Ab. Moreland
Meanesville
Ebenezer Church
Weaver
Barnesville
Ben Ridley
Roth
Pike County Court Proceedings Report
County court in Zebulon heard trials on Monday and Tuesday with Judge E F Dupree presiding and Col S N Woodward prosecuting for the state. Of twelve criminal cases, Woodward secured ten convictions, a strong record for the court.
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County Court
Pike County
Zebulon
E. F. Dupree
Col. S. N. Woodward
Col. Woodward
Hammond Hotel Thomaston Ga for sale on two streets
House and lot at Thomaston known as the Hammond Hotel. Ten rooms parlor office six bedrooms dining room kitchen and out houses. One acre corner lot facing two streets near public square. Price 3000 on any terms. W T Hammond Agent.
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Thomaston
Hammond Hotel
Public Square
W. T. Hammond
Agt
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised by Druggists in Ads
Stands at the Head Aug J Bogel of Shreveport Louisiana says the medicine cures his cough and is the best seller. J F Campbell of Safford Arizona attests it never fails and cures consumption coughs and colds. The ad notes a 25 year track record and offers a free trial at W H Chambers’ Drug Store.
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J. Bogel
Shreveport
Dr. King
J. F. Campbell
Safford
Ariz
Wooparp Opens Repair Shop In Barnesville GA 1897
J. W. Wooparp announces a repair shop rear of A. O. Murphey & Hunt's warehouse in Barnesville Georgia. He offers overhaul services for buggies wagons and farm work with Charles Chatfield a qualified horseshoer. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call to visit.
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A. O. Murphey & Hunt
Charles Chatfield
J. W. Wooparp
Barnesville
Leisure Hours for Youth Fostered by Hobby and Study
James Buckman urges use of leisure time by youths to avoid boredom and discontent. He promotes hobbies like scrap-booking, tool use, embroidery, and reading, warning against unhealthy dancing and wasted effort. Youth should study rudiments of science and arts aligned with aptitude for future productive work.
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James Buckman
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Cartof
Ad. Sterling Remedy CO
Montreal
J. W. Hightower
Barnesville, GI
Rouss Racket Store
the Gazette
Whitehall ST
Atlanta
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