Ladies Adopt Plan for Receiving Calls in Barnesville
Barnesville women plan regular visiting days to welcome friends. Thomaston street homes will likely host Tuesdays with several residents already committing to be at home that day. Forsyth street ladies will designate Wednesdays, aiming to foster better acquaintance among neighbors.
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Barnesville
Thomaston Street
G. E. Huguley
J. M. Cochrane
A. Morrill Lambdin
May
Hand Injury At Smiths Buggy Factory
Mr. W. R. Shockley suffered a badly cut hand in a factory accident at Smiths buggy works last week. Doctors B. J. Clark J. M. Anderson and E. C. Ripley treated the wound. The incident is greatly regretted and Shockley, a well regarded local citizen, returned to work Monday.
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W. R. Shockley
Smith
B. J. Clark
J. M. Anderson
E. C. Ripley
Shockley
Barnesville
Atlanta Officer Mr. S. B. Bankston Visits Barnesville
Mr. S. B. Bankston of Atlanta spent several days in Barnesville visiting relatives. A longtime member of the Atlanta police force he has never been suspended or reprimanded. He speaks of many close calls and wounds but credits Providence for protection. His record is a gratifying one.
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S. B. Bankston
Atlanta
Barnesville
Providence
Matthews Hotel Adds Comfort With New Improvements
Rev H A Hodges is upgrading the Matthews Hotel with new mattresses and other stock. He is improving the facilities to better please travelers, maintaining a good table and inviting continued patronage from friends and guests.
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H. A. Hodges
Matthews Hotel
Special Services at Methodist Church for Schoolchildren
Sunday morning services at the Methodist church honored schoolchildren with a fine sermon by Rev. W. S Stevens. The church choir, praised for improving music, now occupies the rostrum formerly used by the pulpit with the minister on the second rostrum. The arrangement is considered satisfactory and promising.
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Methodist
W. 5
Stevens
Don's Complete Pile Cure Ad
An advertisement promotes Don's Complete Pile Cure as a quick painless remedy for piles without cutting. It claims guaranteed effectiveness and lists seller Joan H. Brackpurn.
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Don
Joan H. Brackpurn
Rev Rogers Leaves Waynesboro For Texas Pastoral Position
The former pastor of the local Baptist church, Rev W S Rogers, recently called to a Texas church, has moved there after several years in Waynesboro. He leaves behind many friends who regret his departure from the state.
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W. S. Rogers
Baptist Church
Texas
Waynesboro
Narrow Escape For Gainer Turner At Barnesville Mills
Mr. Gainer Turner nearly lost a thumb while working at Barnesville Planing Mills. A machine clipped the end, leaving only a flesh wound. The injury is minor and should not inconvenience him much.
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Gainer Turner
Barnesville
Uncertain dyspepsia and Browns' Iron Bitters claim
An old ad markets Browns' Iron Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and stomach nerve and blood ailments. It touts the disease as highly variable and says the medicine is sold by all dealers.
Dr Bell Preaches at Baptist Church Atlanta
Dr T P Bell editor of the Christian Index preached Sunday morning on And Enoch walked with God and was not for God took him. The sermon offered cheer hope and comfort and will do much good. At 3 pm he spoke to the B Y P U on The Supreme Motive and was greatly enjoyed. He stayed as a guest of Mayor and Mrs Walter B Smith.
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T. P. Bell
The
Christian Index
Atlanta
Baptist Church
Enoch
Immense Collard Attracts Attention At Local Drug Store
An enormous collard weighing 134 pounds, grown by Wade Holmes, was exhibited at Mr. J. H. Blackburn’s drug store on Monday drawing wide attention from passersby.
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J. H. Blackburn
Wade Holmes
New South Savings Bank Ready With New Office
Beautiful quarters for The New South Savings Bank are completed with fresh painting and a neat appearance. Cashier George E. Huguley and assistant W. H. Rogers express satisfaction and anticipate larger business than ever.
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New South Savings Bank
George E. Huguley
W. H. Rogers
In Better Shape Mills Ad Sees Stronger Business Push
A notice highlights that Mr. A. L. Mills is better prepared for business and anticipates a busy year. Readers are urged to consult him for high quality purchases and self improvement through informed buying.
Fire Hits Guiloden Culloden Drug Store Again
A Monday morning fire damaged Dr. D. S. Holt’s drug store in Guiloden Culloden. Holt had no insurance and $700 in stock. The building, owned by Mrs. Sue Pender, valued at $800, also carried no insurance. This marks a second fire recently.
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Culloden
D. S. Holt
Sue Pender
Dr Gotter Returns From Tennessee Visit
Dr. R. O. Cotter greets friends on Barneville streets after an extended visit to Tennessee. He is in pretty good health and pleased to be back in Barneville as friends welcome his return.
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R. O. Cotter
Tennessee
Barneville
Mr Harvey Promises Leak-Stopping Roof Paint Ad
An advertisement in this issue highlights Mr Harvey of Albany Go English who offers a paint claimed to stop leaks in any metal roof with a guarantee. The piece urges readers to have him inspect and paint roofs and notes strong local endorsements.
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Harvey
English
Albany
Albany, Ga
Harvey English
Georgia Cotton Oil Co
Albany Mill
Improvement at Zebulon Street Home by Jim Reeves
Jim Reeves improves the Howard place on Zebulon Street by installing a new shingle roof and making other repairs. He recently traded places with Uncle Morgan Howard and became owner of the property. Hall's Hair Renewer is recommended to keep hair healthy and soft if scalp oil is insufficient.
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Jim Reeves
Howard Place
Zebulon Street
Morgan Howard
Hall
Morris Jacobs shifts focus to Barnesville store
Mr. Morris Jacobs spent Monday in Culloden tending interests there. He has closed out in Culloden and will devote his entire time to his Barnesville store. He has been successful in Barnesville and his business is in better shape here than ever before.
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Morris Jacobs
Culloden
Barnesville
Metaphysical University Promotes Health Pamphlet
An advertisement urges readers to obtain Mrs. M. G. Brown's Metaphysical Pamphlet from the Metaphysical University of New York City. It promises guidance on laws of Metaphysical Discovery and a plan to protect and sustain body and mind from disease, described as reliable after nearly forty years.
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Metaphysical University of New York City
M. G. Brown
Valuable Barnesville Real Estate At A Bargain
A sale notice for the Barnesville Racket Store formerly owned by C. C. Holmes offers a cash price of 3000 dollars with owner Howard M. Smith of Macon Georgia inviting inquiries. Appraised for 4000 dollars for 1897 tax purposes, the property is presented as a profitable purchase with possible installment time on part of the price.
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Barnesville
C. C. Holmes
City Board of Assessors
Howard M. Smith
Second Street
Macon
Let Me Paint Your Metal Roof in Albany 1897
An advertisement from Albany Georgia dated June 5 1897 promises metal roof painting with materials labor and a ten year guarantee against leaks or painting needs to be done at no cost to the owner. Signers include local officials and business names such as Harvey English and J T Hester tax collector W Gun nison clerk R P Hall and others.
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Albany
Harvey English
Dougherty Co
J. T. Hester
Sam W. Smith
W. Gunnison
R. P. Hall
Roof painting praise for Harvey English in Albany notices
A series of 1895 1897 testimonials from Albany residents and officials praise Harvey English for sealing leaks on tin roofs at homes and the Albany Water Works. Endorsements cite durable paint and long lasting satisfaction from clients including John D. Pope and WTIFT Chief Engineer.
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Albany
Harvey English
John D. Pope
Harvey Bugis
See Water Works
Co. Wtift
Albany Water Works
English Paint Stops Leaks Claims by Albany Writer
Harvey English of Albany Georgia declares he has no agents or partners and does not sell to painters. He touts English Paint as a shining glossy black product that stops leaks and stresses its white base and non roofing use.
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Harvey English
Albany
Parr
Mrs Connally Heads South for Florida Visit
Miss Gertrude Connally departed yesterday for Florida to stay for some time. Her friends wish her a pleasant visit. Mrs W O Marshburn and her children returned home Saturday night from a pleasant visit to Macon.
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Gertrude Connally
Florida
Macon
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Iam
Cigar L. Roogps
Barnesville, GA
A. L. Mills
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Lee
Fi Fine Record
Castoria
Dr. Bell
Guiloden
Dr. Gotter
Blackburn
Oma
A. W. Muse
W. O. Marshburn
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