Barnesville Manufacturing Company Sees Best Year Yet
Stockholders report the past year was the factory’s best since its founding with a $7,500 surplus and 8 percent guaranteed dividends on preferred stock plus 6 percent on common. The mill’s credit is strong and future prospects bright. J W Hanson becomes a director replacing Edgar L Rogers. board includes Rogers, Hanson, Stafford, Kennedy, Fogg, Taylor, and J F Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville Manufacturing Company
J. W. Hanson
Edgar L. Rogers
J. J. Rogers
F. M. Stafford
J. L. Kennedy
J. L. Fogg
J. F. Hanson
J. F. Taylor
Terrell Declines Governor Nomination in Georgia Race
Col J M Terrell, Georgia attorney general, announces he will not seek the democratic nomination for governor and will run again for attorney general. His exit narrows the field leaving Candler Berner duBignon Jenkins and others as remaining strong contenders.
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Col. J. M. Terrell
Georgia
Terrell
Brown
Candler
Berner
duBignon
Jenkins
Governor Berner: A Potential Georgia Governor
During Governor Atkin’s absence in Mexico, Robert L. Berner, president of the senate, serves as governor of Georgia. He is regarded as fully capable and highly worthy of the honor, though whether he becomes governor depends on the voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guv. Atkinson
Mexico
Robert L. Berner
Senate
Georgia
Race for Fifth District Congress Sees Lively Contest
The Fifth district race between Congressman Livingston and Hon T B Felder promises a spirited campaign. Livingston has strong supporters, while many in the state want Felder to defeat him. From here, Felder seems poised to win the next election, which is the hopeful outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
T. B. Felder
Col. Livingston
Felder
Cotton factories draw the South as the nation watches
The piece argues the South will attract textile plants from the North and East or face business decline. It notes Gov. Bob Taylor seeks a U S Senate seat from Tennessee and critiques Gov. Atkinson over a Mexican bullfighting trip. It mentions Mark Hanna’s Ohio Senate victory and election talks in Butts County on reopening bars. The Griffin News claims Bob Berner’s early gubernatorial influence, while Georgia’s constitution limits power when the governor is away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Griffin News
Bob Berner
Georgia
State Senate
Govenor Berner
Memorial groups honor Gen. Lee with afternoon gathering
The Daughters of the Confederacy and Barnesville Memorial Association hosted a birthday event for Gen. Robert E. Lee at Mr. and Mrs. Otis A. Murphey's home. A paper on Lee by Mrs. S. L. Taylor and talks by Dr. J. M. Brittain, Capt. B. M. Turner, and Maj. John T. Hunt framed the informal program.
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Daughters of the Confederacy of
Barnesville
Barnesville Memorial Association
Otis
A. Murphey
Gen
Robert L. Lee
Lee
S. L. Taylor
J. M. Brittain
B. M.turner
John T. Hunt
Quarterly Conference Adopts New Stewards at Methodist Church
The first quarterly conference met at the Methodist church Tuesday night with nearly all members present. Presiding elder Rev. W. W. Wadsworth attended. J I Blalock R L Swatts H H Gray and W R Shockley were added to the board of Stewards, bringing the roll to fourteen. The church is in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. W. Wadsworth
Messrs. J. ‘I. Blalock
R. L. Swatts
H. H. Gray
W. R. Shockley
Mayor appeals for new cotton mill plant in Barnesville
Mayor W. B. Smith reports a northern cotton mill owner seeks to relocate a $100,000 plant to Barnesville. The move is pitched as vital to the city’s prosperity and growth prospects. Thrash's Lung-Restorer is advertised as a cure in the notice. For sale by W. H. Chambers Barnesville and Carlisle Ward Griffin Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Smith
Barnesville
W. H. Chambers
Carlisle & Ward
Griffin, Ga
Dr Bell to Preach at Baptist Church Sunday
Dr T P Bell of Atlanta will preach at the Baptist church next Sunday morning at eleven oclock. The editor of the Christian Index is noted as one of the best preachers and will deliver an earnest and elegant sermon. All are invited to attend and a full house is hoped.
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Bell
T. P. Bell
Atlanta
Christian Index
Baptist Church
Two Happy Little Girls Receive Christmas Bicycles
Santa brought Miss Annie Kate Smith a beautiful bicycle and she learned to ride swiftly. Miss Annie Clare Huguley also received a fine wheel from her father this week, making them companions for many delightful rides.
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Santa Claus
Annie Kate Smith
Annie Clare Huguley
First Quarterly Conference Revised Date at Prospect Church
Rev H A Hodges announces the West Monroe Circuit first quarterly conference will be held at Prospect church February 5 and 6 instead of February 6 and 7 as previously announced. All official circuit members must govern themselves accordingly. Rev W W Wadsworth will preside and attend.
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H. A. Hodges
West Monroe
Prospect Church
Wesleyan
W. W. Wadsworth
Ordination Sermon Planned in Zebulon
Dr J M Brittain to preach an ordination sermon at Zebulon on Sunday January 36th for the ordination of Judge E F Dupree and Prof R D Adams as deacons in the Baptist church. Many from Barnesville may attend.
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J. M. Brittain
Zebulon
E. F. Dupree
R. D. Adams
Baptist Church
Barnesville
The Blues and Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
A cheerful woman suffers from dyspepsia and nervous distress until misdiagnosed by a doctor. She becomes worse, then Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is claimed to restore health, with notes of gratitude from other women in the library.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
New Enterprise Eyes Move to Barnesville Backhands Line
Mr. R. C. Irverson of Senoia Ga. sought location in Barnesville for a backhands manufacturing venture. He found rooms over J I Kennedy’s store, formerly Stafford’s shoe shop, and may move his family here if housing can be secured. The Gazelle hopes for his success. the piece ends with a medical discussion praising Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for blood purification and health.
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R. C. Irverson
Senoia
J. I
Kennedy
Stafford
Irverson
Barnesville
Gazurre
Mr. Irverson
Dr. Pierce
Zellner and Abercrombie Wed in Strouds Home
Mr. B. H. Zellner and Miss Nannie Abercrombie were married at the bride’s parents’ home in Strouds with Rev. W. C. Cleveland officiating. The vows united two Barnesville acquaintances and many friends sent congratulatory wishes.
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B. H. Zellner
Nannie Abercrombie
Strouds
W. C. Cleveland
Barnesville
Handsome Line of Goods From J H Bate & Co Jewellers
J H Bate and Co jewellers boast a handsome line of goods and urge Barnesville residents to patronize the store. The city has not had a more creditable jewelry shop and the public has shown liberal support that should continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. H. Bate & Co
Jewlers
Barnesville
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Public
An 19th century health notice warns against mercury containing catarrh ointments and urges use only under a physician. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, claiming it contains no mercury and is taken internally. Sold by druggists for 75 cents per bottle with free testimonials.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Ohio
Dr Bell To Address Union At Baptist Church
Dr T P Bell will address the Union at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. All members and the public are invited to attend the capable and interesting talk in the outlook of a strong union meeting.
Mr Edgar L Rogers Buys Elegant Piano for Home
Mr Edgar L Rogers recently purchased an elegant and beautiful piano for his home from Freyer Bradley Co of Atlanta. He is leaving nothing undone to make his home attractive.
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Edgar L. Rogers
Freyer & Bradley Co
Atlanta
Rogers
Salvation Oil Ad Claims Honest Cure For Ailments
A Philadelphia woman testifies Salvation Oil outperforms other liniments for rheumatism stiff joints and bruises and urges households to keep a bottle on hand. The ad warns against substitutes and promotes Salvation Oil at 25 cents.
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A. Fiedler
Palethorp St
Philadelphia
Laundry Opens Behind Barnesville Store
John Lee has opened a laundry in Barnesville, in the rear of Mr. E. C. Brown’s store. The venture seems likely to succeed and deserves liberal patronage.
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John Lee
Barnesville
E. C. Brown
Auction sale of mules and horses in city
An auction Tuesday sold about twenty head of mules and horses after several hours. Prices fetched were considered good and several fine animals were offered.
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Goggansville
Ladies Home Journal subscription offer from The Gazette
The Ladies Home Journal, a leading Philadelphia monthly, costs $1.00 per year and is highly recommended for every home. The Gazette offers to handle subscriptions for the Journal, promoting its value beyond the annual price.
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United States
Ladies Home Journal
Philadelphia
the Gazette
Browns Iron Bitters hailed as great health remedy
A long appreciation lauds Browny Iron Bitters as a sterling household remedy with elements of good health. It claims benefit for men women and children and notes it is sold by all dealers.
Uncle Sim Milner’s Health Remains Unchanged
The condition of Uncle Sim Milner, stricken with paralysis, remains unchanged. He is confined to bed and unlikely to recover, though he receives constant care from devoted friends.
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Sim Milner
Lost in The City Barnesville Evidence of Growth
A traveler arrives by train and stays at a local hotel. Early the next morning he wanders the depot and later asks a clerk for directions to his hotel. He ends up wandering the streets and finds his way, illustrating Barnesville’s growing presence.
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Barnesville
Williamson Announces Job Change At J C Collier Co
T J Williamson states to the public and friends that he is now with the J C Collier Co and will be glad to serve old customers with goods. He asks for patrons and expresses appreciation.
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Jim Williamson
W. O. Marshburn
J. C. Collier Co
T. J. Williamson
Pretty Office of Otis A Murphey in Bank Building
Otis A Murphey opens a refined office in a bank building on Zebulon street. The former barber shop space now features handsome furniture and an elegant setup. He is joined by C A Hunt and Erle Murphey as associates.
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Otis A. Murphey
Bank
Zebulon Street
Mr. Murphey
Messrs. C. A. Hunt
Erle Murphey
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Tennessee
United States Senate
Gov. Atkinson
Mark Hanna
Hanna
Butts
BLUES
Fi New Enterprise
America
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Chemists
New York
Mercury
J.C. Collier
Litty Cooper
Luta Whittle
M. M. Exuier
Collier Co
Collier Co’s. Department Store
A. J. Stephens
E. C. Elder
W. J. Williamson
J C. Collier Co
Fi Fine Piano
Ystalizeyees Aca Lenses
U.S
Willliam H. Champers
the Ladies Home Journal
Wm. J. Cox
Blalock
C. H. Perdue
Chamber Drug Store
C.ripley
Barnesville, GA
Barnesville Savings Bank
Thomasion St
B. J. Clark
Murphey
J. T. Murphey
Forsyth Street
J. M. Anderson
Dr. Head
W. B. Smith, F. D
Georgis
Lenar i
Bee
Jno. Chambers
Greenwood Street
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