Holloway Grays Master List of Upson County Soldiers
A published roster from 1861 lists Captain A. J. Waite and officers plus many sergeants corporals and privates of Holloway Grays of Upson County. The document names Bloodworth Murphey Kendall Carmichael Murphey Stephens Holloway Cunningham Williams Willis Perdue Floyd and numerous others as members and officers in a comprehensive company roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway Grays
Upson County
E. H. Bloodworth
Barnesville
B. F. Childs
J. J. Lyon
W. L. Carmichael
J. Murphey
R. A. Stephens
J. B. Holloway
P. B. Cunningham
J. M. Williams
J. A. Willis
J. O. Holloway
E. Perdue
Treas
T. M. Floyd
R. L. Andrews
Mr. Adams
Wesley Alexander
P. W. Allen
W. J. Bevel
B. F. Blalock
R. W. Brown
J. R. Burnett
Wm. Crawford
Jno
A. P. Garland
H. J. Harper
W. DL. Hilton
C. C. Holloway
E. H. Hightower
J. F. W. Jones
G. W Jackson
W. W. Jackson
Thos
W. Jernigean
Jas
W Kendrick
G. A Kennedy
R. J. Lyon
Thos. B Moye
A. J. Mays
Jno. Middle
Major buggy maker sees renewed confidence in southwest Georgia
Mr. G. L. Summers of Barnesville, a large buggy manufacturer, reports improved country conditions and rising demand. He notes plans to double his plant capacity and expects this year's business to be highly satisfactory as he travels through southwest Georgia and Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
G. L. Summers
Barnesville
Summers
Georgia
Alabama
Small-town notices and movements across Georgia
Multiple brief items report personnel changes at the Star Store with S H Morgan resigning and F L Adams taking over. marriages in the West Texas Conference. regional visits by business figures James Meyer Buggy Co and Barnesville carriage leaders. A O Bennett relocating his family to Barnesville. mayoral and council results in Zebulon. social gatherings in Zebulon. a family tragedy in Fayetteville with a son injured and a husband under death sentence. pastor transfers and community expectations in Barnesville.
New Trial Granted for Delk Over Juror Relation
Judge Marcus W. Beck granted a new trial for Taylor Delk after evidence showed a juror was related to Sheriff Gwyn as fourth cousins through Shackleford family lines. The affidavit cites Great Grandmother of Shackleford and Gwyn’s grandmother as sisters, affecting legal competency under degree rules. The new trial is set for the Pike Superior Court March term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus W. Beck
Taylor Delk
Sheriff Gwyn
Mr. Shackleford
Shackleford
Police
A. B. Shackleford
Griffin
Pike Superior Court
Beck
Rock store rising on Market Street in Barnesville
Monroe Laster is set to build a rock store on Market Street and the colored Odd Fellows plan a veneered brick building. Both projects mark progress for both colored and white residents and will enhance Market Street business and dwellings in Barnesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Monroe Laster
Market Street
Colored Odd Fellows
A GOOD WOMAN DIES IN MONROE COUNTY GA
Mrs. Amanda R. Bankston died in Monroe county Georgia on December 11 1896. She was 67 years old and had embraced religion in 1847 under Rev. Sidney M. Smith. She lived a faithful Christian life praying for her children and teaching spiritual duties. She left seven sons and one daughter. Her industry humility benevolence and charity were widely noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda R. Bankston
Monroe County
Sidney M. Smith
Christ
Georgia Underwear Co. Starts Strong Under Reorganisation
The Georgia Underwear Co. reports strong early momentum after reorganisation with manager A. O. Murphey noting the mill is fifteen days behind orders and producing 200 dozen pieces daily. Night shifts have been used to meet demand despite LaGripp interfering with workers. Management is solid and optimism remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Georgia Underwear Co
A. O. Murphey
LaGripp
Ministers and Deacons Union Discuss Revival Timing
The Ministers and Deacons Union met at the Baptist church Pastors Study with Dr J M Brittain presiding. They debated when to begin revival preparations and chose February’s topic to increase church meeting attendance. Rev T H Stout was appointed to read an exegesis on John 3 5 for March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministers and Deacons Union
The
Baptist Church
J. M. Brittain
T. H. Stout
Presiding Elders Appointments for Griffin District
The appointments for Rev W W Wadsworth as presiding elder for the Griffin district show visits across Forsyth Concord Culloden The Rock Thomaston Senoia Orchard Hill Jonesboro Hampton Milner with dates Jan 16 to Feb 28 and a note urging stewards to report ministerial support for the first quarter in full The district stewards met Jan 8 at C H Johnson’s Griffin office The denomination’s interests in the district are described as prosperous.
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W. W. Wadsworth
Griffin
Forsyth
Ebenezer
Concord
Culloden
Union
the Rock
Antioch
Thomaston
Senoia
Orchard Hill
Jonesboro
Hampton
Milner
C. H. Johnson
Bargain Space Promotes Marshburns Dry Goods
The two right hand columns on the first page spotlight low prices and bargains. Mr. W. O. Marshburn, a noted buyer, leads the business push and invites shoppers to S. M. Marshburns for dry goods notions shoes hats and clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshburn
W. O. Marshburn
S. M. Marshburns
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Life Extension
The text claims life length may be increased by reducing dangers and that most deaths come from lung troubles. It promotes prompt use of One Minute Cough Cure as a preventive measure.
Collier and Matthews Tie The Knot At Forsyth Residence
Mr Lewis A Collier and Miss Ezra Matthews were married yesterday at 7 30 pm at the Matthews homestead Forsyth street. The ceremony was led by Dr J M Brittain in the presence of relatives and friends. The couple enjoys strong local ties with Barnesville and the Matthews family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis A. Collier
Ezra Matthews
Matthews Homestead
Forsyth Street
J. M. Brittain
Cellier
Barnesville
Miss Matthews
P.F. Matthews
the Gazette
Colored Odd Fellows to Build Two Story Hall on Market
The Bar nesville colored Odd Fellows plan a two story brick veneer building on Market street. The upper floor will house the Odd Fellows hall while the first floor will be rented for other uses. F L Willis heads the committee coordinating construction with lumber already ordered and early start anticipated.
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Colored Odd Fellows of
Barnesville
Market Street
Odd Fellows Hall
F. L. Willis
Train schedule changes to Macon and Atlanta routes
The Macon to Atlanta passenger train arrival in Barn esville is moved to 9 18 am and the Atlanta to Macon service arrives at 5 56 pm. The public should note the updated times and plan accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Atlanta
Barnesville
Odd Fellows Install Officers and Hold Oyster Supper
The Odd Fellows installed new officers Wednesday evening last week and followed with a large oyster supper. The order here is composed of good men and is in splendid condition, reflecting a cheerful, communal spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Missionary Institute Session in Forsyth Church
The Missionary Institute of Griffin district meets at the Methods church in Forsyth starting Tuesday morning at 10 for three days. Topics cover cultivation of the Foreign Field, pastors as missionary teachers, collections timing and method, and the missionary mass meeting with a sermon by Dr. T. R. Kendall. All district pastors are urged to attend. others may join by contacting Rev. R. W. Bigham for a home stay with W. W. Wapsworth, P. E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Institute of the
Griffin District
Methods
Forsyth
T. R. Kendall
Atlanta
R. W. Bigham
W. W. Wapsworth
P. E
Rogers Purchases Chambers Estate Interests
Mr. Edgar L. Rogers has bought his sisters in law interests in the Chambers estate, becoming sole owner of the Mill Street residence once occupied by Uncle John Chambers and the brick store now occupied by H. L. Abernathy. He plans to improve the home and rent the store to suitable tenants for grocery or other business use.
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Edgar L. Rogers
Chambers
Mill Street
John Chambers
H. L. Abernathy
Rogers
Suit Over Depot Builds For syth Rail Link
The state railroad commission sues Central of Georgia for 5000 dollars over the failure to build a new passenger depot at Forsyth. The case heads to Monroe Superior Court next term and is expected to be strongly contested. Citizens petitioned for the depot. Barnesville already boasts a near finished, elegant depot.
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Central of Georgia Railway
State Railroad Commission
Forsyth
Monroe
Barnesville
Local Notes From Pike County and Forsyth
Dr M A Clark prominent physician visits Atlanta yesterday. J A Spruce and daughter Clyde visit M D Spruce family. Prof T L Adams chosen clerk of Pike county commissioners. Miss Maude Hooks and Ed ward H Maddox wed in Forsyth and will reside in Atlanta. Col J F Redding attends Delk case hearing amid juror relationship affidavit. Buist's fresh garden seed advertised at Chambers Drug Store.
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T. L. Adams
Pike County
Maude Hooks
Edward H. Maddox
Forsyth
Atlanta
Col
J. F. Redding
Delk
Gwyn
Gen Lee Birthday Observed as Georgia Legal Holiday
The note states next Tuesday January 16th marks General Robert E. Lee birthday and is a legally observed holiday in Georgia. It emphasizes proper observance of the holiday by state residents and institutions.
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Robert E. Lee
Georgia
Joint Service At Epworth League Meeting
The Epworth League joined with the factory church Sunday afternoon for a joint service with the Sunday school led by superintendent Charnell Summers. The service was enjoyed by all in attendance.
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Epworth League
Factory
Charnell Summers
Mr Harden Dead In Atlanta Burial In Barnesville
James Harden, longtime Barnesville resident, died in Atlanta last week. His remains were brought to Barnesville Friday morning and buried in Greenwood cemetery, with Undertaker Summers in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harden
Barnesville
Atlanta
Summers
Greenwood Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S
A. J. Waite
J. T. Murphey
Thos. R. Kendall
Cabtori
Wragyen
S. H. Morgan
Star Store
Jackson Times
Nathan B. Thompson
West Texas
Sallie Abott
Acworth
W. A. Candler
Wesleyan
Wesleyan Christian Advocate
R. G. Mathews
James Meyer Buggy Company
Cincinnati
Jackson G. Smith
A. O. Bennett
Bennett
Griffin News
J B. Matthews
Messrs
M. G. Harrison
R. C. Manley
G. D. Dominick
H. L. Green
Zebulon Journal
W. J. Franklin
Misses May
Myrtis Franklin
H.A. Hodges
South Georgia Conference
West Monroe
Brower Hodges
Collier—Matthews
ODD Fellows Building
Mexico
Brazil
Japan
India
South
America
Mason and Dixon Line
Whitehall ST
NEW South Savings Bank
One
Barnesville Savings Bank
Banking House
Onion
Chamber
M. A. Clark
J. A. Spruce
Miss Clyde
Pattillo
Mrs
M. D. Spruce
Buist
Chamber’s Drug Store
Joint Service
MR. Harden
Cabstoria
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