Truth and Shams lecture by Joe Camp at the Opera House
Joe Camp hailed as Georgia’s Imperial Orator will present Truth and Shams at the Opera House next Friday evening. Critics at Cordele and Douglasville praise his eloquence and humor, predicting a rare and entertaining treat for a full house.
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Joe Camp
Georgia
Opera House
Camp
Cordele
Daily Sentinel
A. I. Branham
Douglasville College
J. B. Hawthorne
Ladies proposed weekly at home evenings for husbands
A letter inquires about wives hosting a weekly at home evening to hear domestic matters, noting a busy husband and a letter from his office. The writer mentions Gazette notices of ladies' afternoon at homes and suggests a designated weekly time for wives to be available to their husbands.
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Borror Gazette
Judge Marcus Beck Faces Unopposed Reelection Bid
Forsyth correspondent notes Judge Marcus Beck will have no opposition for election to the judge ship before the next legislature. The Flint circuit bar largely supports his continuance, praising him as a capable, evolving jurist who has made a capital judge.
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Forsyth
Flint
Marcus Beck
Wedding invitations urged to match society standards
A noted admonition on wedding invitations stresses correct form and fine stationery. It advises consulting J. P. Stevens & Bro., fashionable engravers at 9 W Alabama St Atlanta Ga, to ensure invitations reflect the latest urban styles.
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Messrs. J. P. Stevens & Bro
Alabama St
Atlanta
London
New York
Ridley Chosen President at Stillmore College
Professor G Ben Ridley has accepted the presidency of the college at Stillmore Georgia. He was recommended by Captain S D Bradwell and the trustees elected him readily. The appointment brings him congratulations from friends on his good fortune.
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G. Ben Ridley
Stillmore
S. D. Bradwell
Ridley
J. H. Bate & Co Replenishes Spring Jewelry Stock
J. H. Bate & Co., jewelers, announce they have replenished their stock of watches clocks jewelry novelties link buttons studs and related items for the upcoming early spring trade.
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J. H. Bate & Co
Be Sure You Are Right and Then Go Ahead Farmer Call
An editorial urges farmers to think for themselves to raise cotton prices and revive the economy. It warns against wasteful practices such as feeding dogs and overstock, and stresses planning crops and careful management to improve profits and community wealth.
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Epitor Gazette
No League Meeting Called Off for Tomorrow
The Epworth League has canceled its meeting tomorrow evening due to the musicale at Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cochrane's. Members will largely attend the event.
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Epworth League
J. M. Cochrane
Mrs H H Black Dies After Illness At Fifty
Mrs H H Black wife of H H Black longtime resident dies yesterday after weeks of illness. She was about fifty and a member of the Primitive Baptist church. Her funeral service will be held today with burial to follow as friends express condolences.
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H.H. Black
H. H. Black
Primitive Baptist Church
Pastor Dr. Alonzo Monk Stirs Chattanooga Church
Dr. Alonzo Monk, a known Barnesville figure, now serves as pastor in Chattanooga Tennessee and preaches against dancing balls and similar evils in which church members have participated. His Macon work was similar and he is expected to do much good.
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Alonzo Monk
Barnesville
Chattanooga
Tenn
Good Luck Baking Powder Gains Southern Popularity
The advertisement proclaims Good Luck Baking Powder as highly satisfactory and widely used across the south. State agent I W Spark of Atlanta orders carload lots due to soaring sales, with Barnesville grocers carrying the product.
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South
I. W. Spark
Atlanta
Barnesville
Old Farmer Hopkins at Kennedy's Opera House
Frank S. Davidson will be in Barnesville Tuesday evening to present Old Farmer Hopkins at Kennedy's Opera House. It promises to be a treat Barnesville does not often enjoy and will, doubtless, be liberally patronized.
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Frank S. Davidson
Barnesville
Old Farmer Hopkins
Kennedy’s
Opera House
Washington's Birthday Observed Quietly in Barnesville
Washington's birthday was only partly observed in Barnesville with closures at the post office and banks. A few residents went on a hunt, but overall the day remained very quiet.
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Washington
Barnesville
Memorial Association and Daughters of the Confederacy Merge Discussed
At Magnolia Inn the Memorial Association weighs uniting with the Daughters of the Confederacy to align goals. Both groups share veteran memory work and memorial day duties while the Confederacy group pursues historical study and minimal annual dues. A joint meeting is planned for Thursday March 3 at 3 p.m. with invited members.
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Memorial Association
Magnolia Inn
Daughters of the Confederacy
South
Georgia
Donts Complete Pile Cure Ad Explains Quick Pain Free Relief
An advertisement touts a great quick sure cure for piles without cutting or pain. Product claimed as the best on the market and offered for sale by Johnny Blackburn.
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Johnny Blackburn
Collier Plans Spring Goods Purchase in New York
Mr J C Collier president of the J C Collier Co will travel to New York next week to buy a large shipment of spring goods. He aims to acquire the latest and finest merchandise to meet customer needs and will have the Collier Company ready to supply all orders.
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J. C. Collier
J. C. Collier Co
New York
Collier Company
Missionary Institute session at Griffin Methodist church
The Missionary Institute for the Griffin District meets at the Methodist church with prominent ministers in attendance. Dr Morrison of the Nashville Mission Board gave a strong address Tuesday night, along with other fine talks. Dr Wadsworth presides as elder. Henry Casten of Monroe county visited Barnesville yesterday showing a forty pound beaver foot, sparking interest.
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Missionary Institute
Missionary Institute For
Griffin District
The
Methodist Church
Morrison
Mission Board
Nashville
Institute
Wadsworth
Henry Casten
Monroe County
Barnesville
New York Chemist Offers Free Bottles for Consumption Cure
T A Slocum M D of New York City pledges three free bottles of his claimed cure for consumption and lung diseases to readers of the Barnesville Gazette. He cites thousands cured and urges afflicted readers to send address to 98 Pine Street New York, noting he received the offer in the Barnesville Gazette.
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T. A. Socum
T. A. Slocum
New York City
Barnesville
M. C
Pine Street
New York
Barnesville Gazzerre
Democrats to Meet at Kimball House for Primary Plans
Washington February 16 Special The state Democratic executive committee will convene at the Kimball House on March 17 1898 at 11 oclock a m to fix the time and manner for holding primary elections to nominate governor state officers and for other purposes A S Cray chairman requests newspapers to copy this notice.
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Washington
Democratic Excutive Committee
Kimball House
State House
Illness of Mr. Dempsey Jordan at Barnesville
Dempsey Jordan is eighty four, very ill at his Barnesville home. A well known local citizen, he has been in feeble health for some time. His loved ones are anxious but hopeful for his recovery.
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Dempsey Jordan
Barnesville
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Poe
Scott
Bowne
M- W. Beck
Little Ben
Fn. Hi. Black
Washington’s
Memorial Association and Daughters of Confederacy
A. S. Cray
Mr. Dempsey
Jordan
Ite
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