Barnesville Council Proceedings June 21 1897
City actions include payment totals of 1048.44 with items for dispensary and bonds, appointment of nuisance committee to hire a sanitation inspector, and election of city assessors J T Hunt J F Taylor and E J Murphey. Minutes approved. meeting adjourned with Mayor Huguley and Clerk Treas. Cocuman presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huguley
Howard
Marshburn
Smith and Jenkins
Stafford
Murphey
E. L. & W. Works
Sts & Pub Prep
Insurance Auditorium
American Coal & Coke Co
Bessemer Land & Imp Co
Stillwell Bierce Smith Vaile Co
J. W. Hightower
GenWestern
Jno
J. T. Hunt
J. F. Taylor
E. J. Murphey
G. E. Huguley
Brittain Returns From Thomaston Protracted Meeting
Dr. J. M. Brittain has returned from Thomaston where he assisted in a protracted meeting last week. The Thomaston Times notes his sermons were well received and his preaching draws strong interest and conviction among listeners at the Baptist church in Barnesville.
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J. M. Brittain
Thomaston
Mr. James M. Cochrane Improves After Illness
Mr. James M. Cochrane, recently returned from Nashville, has been ill but is now improving and should be out again in a day or so. Friends express hope for a full recovery from his recent unpleasant illness.
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James M. Cochrane
Nashville
Praise of Rev Pope Sermon in Georgia Church
Jesse Callaway of the Trion Factory Herald writes an earnest tribute to Rev A B Pope whose 11 o clock sermon at a Georgia Methodist church is praised as a gospel repast. The article lauds Pope’s clear delivery, disciplined style, selfless bearing, and zeal for Christ, predicting broad future impact with church cooperation.
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A. B. Pope
Methodist Church
Jesus Christ
John Wesley
Pope
Christ
Jerusalem
Respect the Stomach and the Royal Baking Powder
A health warning on digestion links headaches and skin irritations to alum in baking powders. It argues most cheap powders use alum, urging readers to choose Royal Baking Powder with the red and yellow label. Royal is described as cream of tartar based and anti-dyspeptic, improving flavor and quality.
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R. V. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Pierce
Common Sense
Barnesville Barber Mr O M Jones Ill Health Update
Ex barber of Barnesville Mr O M Jones has been ill since last Thursday with fever. He has been away from his shop but his fever eased and he may return within a day or two. The notice expresses hope for his return.
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O. M. Jones
Barnesville
Pansy Picnic Planned for Local Children
The Pansy Society children will picnic Friday afternoon at four o'clock after gathering at the Baptist church. Thanks are given to Mrs. S L Taylor Mrs J W Reeves and Mrs A O Bennett for arranging the event.
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Pansy Society
S. L. Taylor
J. W. Reeves
A. O. Bennett
The
Baptist Church
Singing at Liberty Hill Annual Meeting Draws Crowds
The annual singing at Liberty Hill was held Sunday drawing about 1000 attendees. Prof. D. A. Dunn was elected president with leaders including Dunn George Godard T. J. Williamson W. J. Mullins English Deering Smith Duke and others taking part.
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Liberty Hill
D. A. Dunn
Messrs Dunn
George Godard
T. J. Williamson
W. J. Mullins
English
Deering
Smith
Duke
Horse Relieved of Colic by Tichenor Antiseptic
Homer Louisiana June 2 1897 T B Waire pastor M E Church reports a horse cured of a severe colic by Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic in a brief testimonial.
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Homer, la
Delk Family in Trouble as Atlanta Arrests Grow
The report notes Monday arrests in Atlanta of another Delk, suggesting the family remains under legal scrutiny. It portrays the Delks as a problematic group and implies the women may face limited freedom amid ongoing issues.
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Atlanta
The Mayor’s Election and a Merchants Sale
A humorous campaign note compares candidates while praising Joe W. Reeves. The speaker vows to offer wide goods from groceries to tinware at low prices, arguing that vendors will supply many items regardless of election outcomes. The piece merges political commentary with local commerce in a lighthearted tone.
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Joe W. Reeves
Praise for Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic as a household medicine
New Orleans January 12 1897 a pastor J F Purser recommends Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic as a valuable household medicine praising its wound dressing properties preserving flesh preventing inflammation and suppuration illustrating broad popularity in New Orleans and beyond.
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New Orleans
Ginnery Nears Completion at Huguley Milner Mill
The Huguley and Milner ginnery nears completion with the new building almost finished. Part of the machinery has arrived and sits on the lot ready. The ginnery will be ready for the first cotton that opens.
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Huguley & Milner
Crops Look Promising Across Barnesville Area
Reports from all sections around Barnesville indicate crops are very promising for the season. Farmers have worked faithfully and kept lands in good order, with a good harvest now probable.
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Barnesville
Eyeglasses by A. K. Hawkes for sale in Barnesville
Promotion of Hawkes eyeglasses made in America, offered for sale by W. H. Chambers in Barnesville with claims of equality to any American-made pair.
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America
A. K. Hawkes
Atlanta
W. H. Chambers
Barnesville
Local Politics Southeast Barnesville Nominating Fight Continues
The local political scene remains unchanged as both tickets push for nominations with results due after Monday the 12th. The executive committee enforces standard election qualifications including tax payment and residency, and states only legally qualified white voters may participate in the August nomination.
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Barnesville
Griffinites in Luge and Legacy of Edwards Estate
A Griffin family benefits from a century old land deal linked to Thomas Edwards who bought 50 000 acres along the Hudson in 1771. Robert Edwards administered the estate and leased land to Aaron Burr in 1789 for 99 years, then Burr sub leased to New York City for 66 years, with eventual revert to Edwards descendants. The estate is valued at 312000. Emory P Edwards and J C Edwards are heirs and potential heirs to a large inheritance. Pearline washing compound is noted as a contrast.
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Griffin
Thomas Edwards
Hudson River
Mr. Edwards
Robert Edwards
Robert
New York
Aaron Burr
Burr
New York City
John
William
Solomon
Thomas
Frankie
J. C
Emory P. Edwards
Cottages Rising on Zebulon Street in Barnesville
Cottage homes contracted by Mr. J. C. Collier on Zebulon Street rise quickly with two finished. They are described as nice and in a desirable location, expected to add value to the Barnesville area.
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J. C. Collier
Zebulon Street
Barnesville
Miss Clyde Graham Weds Prof E Y Bargeron at Home
Yesterday at 4 30 in the presence of friends at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs J F Graham Miss Clyde Graham married Prof E Y Bargeron. Dr J M Brittain performed the ceremony. The couple will visit the Nashville Exposition and Tallulah Falls before settling. The Gazette offers hearty congratulations for a long and happy life.
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J. F. Graham
Clyde Graham
E. Y. Bargeron
J. M. Brittain
Bargeron
Nashville Exposition
Tallulah Falls
Barnesville
THE
Gazette
DeWitt's Little Early Risers The famous little pills
The note mentions DeWitt's Little Early Risers described as famous tiny pills likely a patent remedy. It references the product as notable medicine in circulation. Further details are unclear in the fragment.
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DeWitt
Pilis
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Royal Baking Powder CO
Goungil
Council
Barnesville, Ga
T. W. Cocuman
Clerk & Treas
Mr. Cochrane Better
Jesse Callaway
Trion Factory Herald
Mr. Jones
Jake Delk
the Ginnery
Grops
Local Politics
U.S
William H. Cuamepers
Hawkes
Griffinites
Reefer
Morris Jacobs
Rouss Ragket Store
J R. Deavours
C. B. Rouss
Gorn Lly
Washington D.C
J. G. Smith, Agt
J.M. Anderson
Barnesville Savings Bank
Dr. Head
Mrs
J.w.hightower
Georgia
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