Barnesville Holds Peaceful Primary Move Toward City Offices
Citizens in Barnesville met to avert a bitter election fight and set a primary for July 12 to pick mayor and three aldermen. Two tickets led by Col S N Woodward and Walter B Smith remain, with executive ballots to determine a municipal committee.
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Barnesville
H. A. Hodges
B. M. Turner
Messrs
F. M. Stafford
J. T. Hunt
J. J. Rogers
Edward Elder
T. Hunt
Col. S. N. Woodward
E. L. Rogers
J. F. Stallings
Good Profit Reported From Pike Peach Crop
Mr. R. W. Hale of Jolly reportedly sold his peach crop for $1100 on the trees. The figures indicate a handsome profit in fruit growing and Hale is noted as one of Pike's substantial citizens.
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R. W. Hale
Jolly
Hale
Pike
Pleasant Evening Party for Trella Henderson Attended
Miss Trella Henderson hosted a very pleasant party last week with a large turnout of local youths. Attendees included Irene Banks Shi Gray Maud Murphey Eugene Brittain Edna Bazemore Norvin Malo ney Meta Murphey Ben Turner Magnita Arnold Merritt Thurman Eva Harris Lawrence Hunt Corinne Elder Floyd Murphey Florrie Elder Erle Murphey Annie Belle Holmes Asbury Lambdin Annie Smith Dexter Blount Lucy Bloodworth W. R. Murphey Mary Minchinnett T. J. Simmons Emmie Matthews Burton Milner Mamie Harris Tom Myers Maud Elder Willie Cash Nettie Matthews Roy Blount Clifford Moore One Head Gainer Turner Pierce Hammond Harold Murphey Robert Middlebrooks Frank Cook Charlie Brittain Claude Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trella Henderson
Irene Banks
Shi Gray
Maud Murphey
Eugene Brittain
Edna Bazemore
Norvin Maloney
Meta Murphey
Ben Turner
Magnita Arnold
Merritt Thurman
Eva Harris
Lawrence Hunt
Corinne Elder
Floyd Murphey
Gainer Turner
Pierce Hammond
Harold Murphey
Robert Middlebrooks
Frank Cook
Charlie Brittain
Claude Henderson
Shakespearean Club Members Meet at Captain Turner’s Home
The Shakespearean Club gathered last Saturday afternoon at Captain Turner’s residence. Discussions focused on Richard II with a social tea of sherbert and cake afterward. Mrs Turner and Miss Lily provided charming hospitality and plans for 1898 were announced for the July 31 meeting at Mrs Collier’s to discuss A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
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Capt. Turner
Turner
J. C. Collier
Marriage of Miss Clyde Graham to Prof Yewry Eugene Bargeron
Invitations announce the marriage of Clyde Graham to Professor Yewry Eugene Bargeron at the Graham home in Barnesville on Wednesday July 7 at 4 o clock. Miss Graham is highly regarded and Professor Bargeron, an educator of prominence, has led Locust Grove Institute for years. The Gazette offers congratulations in advance.
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Clyde Graham
Yewry Eugene Bargeron
J. F. Graham
Barnesville
Graham
Bargeron
Locust Grove Institute
Gazette
Happy Marriage in Pike County Bonds L P Owen Lucy Moore
At 4 o clock p m in Pike County district two Barnesville resident L P Owen married Miss Lucy Moore at her father’s home. Rev J M Brittain performed a unique ceremony. Owen described as enterprising and faithful. couple blessed with a Christian home and bright future.
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Pike County
L. P. Owen
Barnesville
Lucy Moore
J. M. Brittain
Owen
Pike
Picnic Party At Liffey Springs Delights Locals
A happy group of picnickers spent Tuesday at Liffey Springs enjoying a pleasant day. The party included Messrs Lewis Swatts W. W. Spence Albert Stephens S. B. Love and Misses Lucile Elder Mary Dwelle Carrie Cook Annie Belle Holmes Larvalette Martin Corinne Elder.
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Liffey Springs
Messrs
Lewis Swatts
W. W. Spence
Albert Stephens
S. B. Love
Lucile Elder
Mary Dwelle
Carrie Cook
Annie Belle Holmes
Larvalette Martin
Corinne Elder
Seasonal Health Advice On Beating Summer Heat
A public notice urges careful health practices during hot weather. It emphasizes avoiding unnecessary sun exposure and preparing properly to prevent illness while staying comfortable and optimistic.
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Char L. Rogers
Rogers
Edgar L. Rogers
A. L. Mills
A. L, Mills
Barnesville, Ga
Mason Srut Sars
Gray
Grocer
Fleischmann
Shakespearean Club
Nevorg
Jom HH. Blockburn’s
S. M. Marsadurn
Owiss and
Gambric
V. O. Marshburn
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