Profs Reid and Reeves Honored by Barnesville Readers
The Horror Gazette praises Profs Reid and Reeves as top teachers from Atlanta University. Letters from Dr J H Madison and Commission Shoptrine of Upson County hail Reeves as a moral, capable educator with strong exam results. Also note Thrash's Lung Restorer advertised for croup with local druggists listed in Barnesville and Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Horror Gazette
Reid
Reeves
Barnesville
Atlanta University
Webster
Prof. Reeves
Commission Shoptrine
Upson County
T. H. Reeves
J. H. Madison
Thrash
W. H. Chambers
Carlisle & Ward
Griffin, Ga
Miss Clifford Goodwyn Moves to Covington for Teaching
Miss Clifford Goodwyn left Newton County for Covington where she will teach. She is described as a gifted young lady and a good teacher.
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Clifford Goodwyn
Covington
Quarters Move Shifts Offices in Barnesville Bank District
The Barnesville Savings Bank relocation triggers a chain of office moves. New South Savings Bank occupies the old bank building now owned by E Huguley. Ed ward Elder will take the vacated New South space. Otis A. Murphey moves from Penny Racket location to the former Lincoln Buttler barber shop space being prepared. Col. J. J. Rogers to set up in the rear room behind the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville Savings Bank
New South Savings Bank
Bank
E. Huguley
Edward Elder
Otis A. Murphey
Lincoln Buttler
Col
J. J. Rogers
Heating System At Gordon Institute In Operation
The new heating system at Gordon Institute is in operation with steam activated on Saturday though some machinery remains absent. The smokestack for the engine was erected Monday. The auditorium remains unheated for now but can be heated easily when decided. The improvement is described as very important.
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Gordon Institute
South
Southern Phosphate Works
Penguin Guano
Rescue Guano
Ocmulgee Guano
Monarch
Acme
Hunt & Bush
Barnesville
Southern Denies Owning Central Railroad In Macon
Southern Railway Company denies ownership and control of the Central railroad in Macon in response to Dunlap Hardware Co. et al. The move challenges prior belief that the Central was owned by the Southern, adding a new phase to the ongoing situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway Company
The
Central Railroad
Dunlap Hardware Co
Macon
Central
Southern
Milner Elects Mayor and Councilmen in January Vote
In Milner an election held January 6 chose J. F. Wilson as mayor and J. A. Rice, T. Scott Grigg, R. A. Farmer, Er. T. Ferguson, and H. M. Tyus as councilmen. The men are described as good and capable for the city’s administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milner
J. 4. Wilson
Messrs
J. A. Rice
T. Scott Grigg
R. A. Farmer
Er. T. Ferguson
H. M. Tyus
Golden Opportunity for Portrait Enlargements
Advertisement from Gro W Grice offering one hundred crayon portraits at 85 cents each or water color, first come first served around the region. Provides free sitting for those without small pictures and invites quick visits to secure orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gro
W. Grice
The Favorite Prescription Promises Home Cure for Female Ailments
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a private home remedy for feminine illnesses and childbirth. It claims neglect causes sickness, asserts the medicine strengthens nerves and reproductive organs, eases pregnancy, and cites a testimonial from W R Malcolm of Knobel Arkansas. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as part of a household regimen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juliet
Orson
Pierce
W.R. Malcolm, Esq
Knobel, Clay Co
Ark
Ruth
Dr. Pierce
Banks Open New Branches In Barnesville
The Barnesville Savings Bank has moved into a new building on Main Street with an elegant office ready to serve patrons. The New South Savings Bank will occupy the recently vacated office and plans improvements and painting, aiming for better prosperity in a vibrant local banking scene.
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Barnesville Savings Bank
Main Street
New South Savings Bank
Barnesville
Uncle Morgan Howard Moves To Brown Avenue Home
Uncle Morgan Howard relocates with family to a new residence on Brown Avenue. He traded his Zebulon Street home for the Brown Avenue house once owned by Mr. Jim Reeves.
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Morgan Howard
Brown Avenue
Zebulon Street
Jim Reeves
Marshburns Hire E T Middlebrooks as Salesman
W O Marshburn announces the addition of E T Middlebrooks to the Marshburn store run by Mrs S M Marshburn. Middlebrooks is an experienced salesman and will serve regular patrons and friends, inviting them to visit for new goods.
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W. O. Marshburn
E. T. Middlebrooks
S. M. Marshburn
Middlebrooks
Miss Marion Bloodworth Hosts Pleasant Thursday Tea
A large gathering of friends enjoyed a Thursday afternoon at Miss Marion Bloodworth’s home with many attendees expressing pleasure at the event.
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Marion Bloodworth
Stafford & Sons Promising Mercantile Prospect
The large and reliable firm of J. W. Stafford & Sons reflects on past success and enters the new year prepared to meet the demands of a first class mercantile establishment. They invite customers to visit and are confident in Atlanta’s Gate City status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Stafford & Sons
Atlanta
Messrs. Stafford & Sons
Special Notice of Cash Sales and Debt Settlement
A business owner announces cash-only sales starting now and requests debtors to settle accounts by February 1. If unpaid, accounts will be placed for collection. Dated January 12, 1898 and signed L. J. Moye.
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L. J. Moye
Valuable Barnesville Real Estate At A Bardall
An 1897 taxed appraisal lists the RACKET STORE in Barnesville once owned by C C Holmes. The seller offers the nonresident owner’s property for 3000 dollars, claiming a 1000 dollar profit and noting possible seller financing options.
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Barnesville
Bardall
C. C. Holmes
City Board of Assessors
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Royal Baking Powder
New York
Newton County
Marshburn
Porter
Boston
Georgia
R. J. Ae
Geo. B Wett
E. N. Telas
Second Street
Sysem
Philadelphia
Gost
Jackson G. Smith
Doatabase Chaannvass
J.W. Hightower
Barnesville, GA
J. W. Hightower
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