Barnesville Underwear Mill Shows Strong Revival
The Barnesville Underwear Mill, saved by local investors led by A O Murphey, reports new machinery investment of 3000 dollars and a ten percent dividend as its capacity doubles. Directors and officers including Edward Elder J J Rogers and J P Thurman are re elected and the plant plans to meet rising orders in the near future.
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Barnesville
Georgia
Messrs
Edward Elder
J. L. Kennedy
A. O. Murphey
J. J. Rogers
J. P. Thurman
Mr. Murphey
J. P.thurman
J. J. Kennedy
Meeting on Henry VIII topics at Mrs Patillo's Greenwood
A group will meet at 2 o clock on January 29 at Mrs Patillo's Greenwood to discuss Henry VIII. The program includes music by Miss Campbell and Miss Maud Patillo, papers on Cardinal Wolsey and Queen Katharine, readings from Wolsey's soliloquy, and questions about Henry VIII's reign, marriage legality, and the play's characterization.
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Miss Campbell
Cardinal Wolsey
J. M. Pound
Henry Will
Shakespeare
Henry
Duke of Buckingham
Katharine
Institution of Learning
Anne Bullen
Queen Katharine
Barnesville Officers Attend Atlanta Guard Anniversary
Capt J F Howard along with Lieuts R B Goodwyn and R L Swatts of the Barnesville Blues received invitations from the Gate City Guards of Atlanta to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of that group yesterday evening. Captain Howard travelled to Atlanta for the event and, as reported, enjoyed the occasion.
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J. F. Howard
R. B. Goodwyn
R. L. Swatts
Barnesville Blues
Gate City Guards
Atlanta
Howard
Change in Ownership at Smiths Buggy Factory
Jackson G. Smith & Sons is formed as Jackson G. Smith deeds one third interest to each son Walter B. and Milton W. Smith. The factory, established in 1866, becomes the largest buggy and carriage operation in the South with famed Smith buggies and strong credit and prospects. The Gazette wishes the new firm continued success.
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Jackson G. Smith & Sons
Jackson G. Smith
Messrs
Walter B
Milton W. Smith
South
the Gazette
Mrs. G. W. Milner Dies After 58 Years of Marriage
Mrs. G W Milner aged seventy four passed away at the Zebulon home Saturday after a brief illness. She and her husband lived together fifty eight years and were long time Baptists. Funeral Monday at the home with Rev J W Beck officiating. interment in the family burial ground. The Gazette extends condolences to the bereaved family. Their daughter Mrs Robert Mitchell resides with her father this week.
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Zebulon
G. W. Milner
Mrs. Milner
The
Baptist Church
J. W. Beck
Gazette
Robert Mitchell
Forsyth Street Upgrade Finished by City Council
Forsyth Street work completed after city council efforts. Street and sidewalks lowered several feet transforming the hill area and improving appearance. Yard grading and terracing planned for hill properties to enhance Forsyth Street frontage. Project supervised by Edgar L. Rokters, chairman of streets and public property.
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Forsyth Street
Edgar L. Rokters
Man Fires At Dog On Main Street Incident
On Monday around 11 am on Main street residents were startled by multiple pistol shots fired by Zack Evans the Dispenser. The aim was a dog believed to have hydrophobia. the animal was killed after several shots.
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Main Street
Zack Evans
Valuable Barnesville Real Estate At A Bardalt
A historic Barnesville property known as the RACKET STORE formerly owned by C C Holmes is offered for sale at 3000 Dollars, claimed as a clear profit from its 4000 Dollar 1897 tax appraisal. Howard M Smith offers details and contacts for interested buyers.
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Barnesville
C. C. Holmes
City Board of Assessors
Mrs Nolan Dies After Long Illness in Melonough
Mrs J Q Nolan died in Melonough Sunday after a long illness of cancer of the breast. She was about forty, sister of T W and J M Cochrane, highly esteemed, active in the Methodist church, and long part of McDonough society. Her death brings sorrow to Barnesville where she was known as a girl and young woman.
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J. Q. Nolan
Melonough
Nolan
Messrs
T. W
J. M. Cochrane
Methodist Church
McDonough
Barnesville
Y M C A Gordon Institute Weekly Meeting
The Y M C A of Gordon Institute will hold its regular weekly meeting in the Old Building in Prof Pound's room at 2 30 P M Sunday. A warm room and a pleasant short service are promised to all who attend. Every young man who possibly can come will be gladly welcomed.
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Gordon Institute
Pound
Mrs Williams Marries Mr L W Harkey in Texas
Mrs R J Williams formerly in Barnesville millinery, moved to Locust Grove, wed Dec 23 1897 to Mr L W Harkey of Greenville Texas. The couple left immediately for their Texas home. Local friends will welcome the news.
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R. J. Williams
Barnesville
Locust Grove
L. W. Harkey
Greenville
Tex
Barnesville urged to attract new cash store investors
The piece notes two Atlanta young businessmen plan to open a cash store in Barnesville. They are described as experienced, well financed, and family men. With no suitable storehouse available, locals worry they may relocate unless a building is built for a new shop.
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Barnesville
Atlanta
Mrs Jenks Dies At Factory In Sudden Death
Mrs Milton Jenks died at the factory last week. She was about fifty years old and had lived there only a short time. She was not believed to be seriously sick and her death was unexpected.
Prompt Fire Insurance Adjustments Praise Edward Elder
Letters from Barnesville and Thomaston praise Edward Elder of Barnesville for rapid fire loss settlements. One client notes a fire August 18 and payment four days later. another reports a barn claim settled for 500 dollars within ten days and urges others to use the agency.
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Barnesville
Edward Elder
T'suly
Warren
Thomaston
Edward Fider
C. A, Norris
Putnam County Family Moves to Milner Place
Edward Elder announces that Mr. J. W. Davis and his family from Putnam County have moved to the Milner place near Barnesville. The community welcomes the new residents and expects them to settle in well.
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J. W. Davis
Putnam County
Milner Place
Barnesville
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