Private letter from Col Merritt visits Crawfordville and Milledgeville
Extracts from a private letter recount Col Robert L. Merritt’s travels through Warrenton Cumak Crawfordville and Milledgeville. He notes old towns with a worn look the Asylum at Milledgeville impresses with size and cleanliness and mentions a trustee partner’s monthly duty and a long walk to survey wards and floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Merritt
Barnesville
Spartana
Warrenton
Cumak
Rawfordville
Milledgeville
Brvesville
Crawfordville
Alex Stephen
Wes
Inside the Asylum Tour with Trustees and Attendants
A visitor recounts a tour of the state asylum grounds with trustees and an assistant steward guiding the way through the 1000 acres. He notes orderly operations, staff and patients mingling, a lively but calm atmosphere, and meals including quail and turkey.
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Wizard Oil Co
Dr. Powell
Gentle Evening at Home of Dr and Mrs Connally
A small group gathered Saturday at the Connally residence hosted by Misses Gertrude and Emory Connally. Music by 41 H Connally Belle Rose and F M Stafford accompanied a relaxed evening with fruits and candies, enjoyed by all present.
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J. H. Connally
Gertrude
Emory Connally
H. Connally
Belle Rose
F. M. Stafford
Cotton hopes and farming talks in Pike County notes
The article discusses farmers hauling guano for cotton in Pike County and the Texas crop outlook. It recalls a Mississippi and Louisiana bollworm tale and warns against overreliance on cotton. It mentions a Sabbath school at Meansville led by Rev. G E Lavender and Judge J W Means, and notes Uncle Johnie Means’s illness but expected recovery.
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Texas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Georgia
Meansville
G. E. Lavender
J. W. Means
In Memoriam Jack Mitchell Lavender
Obituary notice for four year old Jack Mitchell Lavender, son of J. B. and Annie Lavender. Describes his bright character and last words to his mother, notes beloved by friends, and expresses faith in heaven.
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Annie Lavender
Jack Mitchell Lavender
Jack
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
County Officials Buy Furnishings for Zebulon Court House
County Commissioners J T Cad enhead E K Akin and J T Tyus traveled to Atlanta on Thursday to purchase furniture for the new Zebulon court house. They bought from W E Orr a northern wholesale house at a cost of 1150 dollars. The furniture will furnish the court house with fixed jury chairs and chapel style seats similar to Gordon Institute. When finished Pike county will have an elegant court house in Georgia.
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J. T. Cadenhead
E. K. Akin
J. T. Tyus
Atlanta
Lursday
Zebulor
W. E. Orr
Gordon Institute Chapel
All i
Pike County
Georgia
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised For Children
West Brinfield merchant W. P. Holder reports a twenty five cent bottle relieved the daughter of Fred Webber of Holland Mass who suffered a bad cold and cough. The remedy targets acute throat and lung diseases including colds croup and whooping cough and is sold by J. H. Blackbure with noted safety for children.
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Fred Webber
Holland
Mass
W. P. Holder
West Brinfield
J. H. Blackbure
Sunday Services Draw Large Congregations in Barnesville
Barnesville churches reported strong attendance last Sunday. At the Methodist church Rev. W. W. Brinsfield preached at the 11 o'clock morning service and Rev. I. H. Timmons spoke at the evening service to a good audience. The Baptist church featured Dr. J. B. Gambrell of Mercer University at morning worship and Rev. J. H. Cline on the prodigal son in the evening.
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Barnesville
W. W. Brinsfield
I. H. Timmons
All the Baptist Church
Mersing
J. B. Gambrell
Mercer University
J. H. Cline
Prodigal Son
Death at Zebulon Claims Mrs Eva Zellner Thurmond
Mrs W D Thurmond wife of Prof Thurmond principal of Jeft Davis Institute Zebulon died Sunday after weeks of illness. Born Eva Zellner she was raised in Russellville and interred there Monday. Her death caused widespread sorrow among acquaintances in Pike and Monroe counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Thurmond
Prof. Thurmond
Jeft. Davis Institute
Zebulon
Thurmond
Eva Zellner
Pike and Monroe
Russellville
Bicycle Thief Apprehended After Chase
Griffin Police Officer Harrington captured a bicycle thief at Collier's station on the Central railroad. The suspect, a Black man, was handcuffed and forced to push the bicycle while the officer rode alongside on horseback. The theft occurred in Atlanta.
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Harrington
Griffin
Collier’s Station
Central Railroad
Atlanta
Reward for Arrest of Wire-Cutter in Barnesville
A $10 reward is offered by J. J. Rogers of Barnesville Gaff for the arrest of any person proven to cut telephone wires. The notice states the reward for capturing the culprit and providing proof to convict.
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J. J. Rogers
Barnesville Telephone Exchange Expands Connections
The Barnesville Telephone exchange will link directly with Forsyth and extend from Yatesville to Culloden. The new lines create direct connections for residents of these communities, showing growth of the Barnesville system.
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Barnesville
Notice to creditors of Bessie G. Holmes estate
All parties indebted to the estate of Mrs. Bessie G. Holmes and all claimants are required to report their claims to James G. Holmes, Administrator of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie G. Holmes
James G. Holmes
Montgomery’s Cradle of Confederacy Drama Delights Audience
Dick P Sutton's thirty member company presented a well staged drama at Prince's Theater last evening. The Mobile Daily Register praised the performance for its accuracy to the 1860s, refined acting, clean specialties, and engaging comedy. The company traveled with their own car, Texas.
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Montgomery
Cradle of Confederacy
Dick P. Sutton
Prince’s Theater
Texas
Mobile Daily Register
Burnett Weds Bishop at Barnesville Home
Yesterday in Barnesville Miss Dora Burnett married Mr. J L Bishop of Meansville. Only a few friends attended the ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple receives hearty congratulations.
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Barnesville
Dora Burnett
J. L. Bishop
Meansville
Blalock to Entertain Guests Friday Evening
Mrs A J Blalock will host a social gathering Friday evening from 8 30 to midnight at the Blalock home. Invitations were issued yesterday and the event promises much pleasure for the invited guests.
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A. J. Blalock
Blalock
Presbyterians Move Worship to Davis Fire Hall
The Presbyterian congregation now worships in the Davis Fire Company hall after Odd Fellows sold part of their hall to the Masons. A pastor is not yet secured and attendance plans are unclear.
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Vest Davis Fire Company
Odd Fellows
Masons
Barnesville Furniture Company Offers Baby Carriages On Easy Terms
The Barnesville Furniture Company advertises baby carriages on inviting terms. Visit this week to explore options and deals.
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Barnesville Furniture Company
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