Local notes from Griffin area small town paper
A series of brief items list residents visiting towns, marriages, deaths, and local business. People named include Edward Swift, Miss Crowder Flint, Col J Al Hunt, E G Willingham, Alonzo Weaver, Judge John D Stewart, R G Matthews, Rev J W Burke, M P Riviere, and others. Mentions include a picnic planned for Mentpeher Springs, a Griffin District Conference in Forsyth, local harness and buggy sales, wheat pricing, and baseball results in Griffin and Thomaston.
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Zebulon
g.Mentpeher Springs
Monroe County
Griffin District
Forsyth
A. FL. Coquitt
R. G. Matthews
BE. A. Parker
John Wiliams
N.J. Weldon
Edward Elder
Tallulah Falls
Thomaston
Griffin
Griffin Club
B.D. Shuptrine
Dol
J. D. Alexander
Shuptrine
Br. Powell
Powell
Meere Anguine
Bennett Hince
Variety of iced drinks and parlor delights at Woodall and Blassingame
The article lists beverages such as Temon Punch Ginger Ale on draught and Sparkling Soda Water with pure fruit flavors at Woodall and Blassingame. It also notes an Ice Cream Parlor with Jersey Cream and mentions local names and activities around Barnesville and nearby areas.
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Woodall & Blassingame’s
Fresh arrivals at S. K. Cook & Co and Taylor's
Men’s straw hats arrive at S. K. Cook & Co with a new stock for the season. Taylor’s reports a fresh lot of picnic pickles now on hand.
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Taylor’s
Evaporator Ready and Large Squash Shocks Georgia Readers
Angevine and Bennett prepare to receive peaches from the public. A farmer reports a squash three weeks old with a five foot circumference and six feet around lengthwise. Col S K Cook mourns death of his son Willie in Florida. Steed and Means overhaul Bailey mill offering good meal and flour. urge wheat and corn delivery.
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Angevine & Bennett
Mad Mays
Georgia
Col
S. K. Cook
Cook
Willie
Florida
Culloden
Messrs
Steed & Means
Baily
Warm Springs trip and school notes noted in Gazette
A local group enjoyed a Bright Tuesday trip to the Warm Springs chaperoned by Mrs. Murphey and others. The Gazette opines on the Cordon Institute commencement and lauds Dr. Arrows and Dr. Hawthorne for their scholarly contributions, urging stronger support for country schools and higher educational standards.
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E. 4
Murphey
James Cochrin
Opal Smith
Frank Stefford
Carrie Jones
RL. Swatts
Ada Murphey
James Néely
Willie Hunt
John Chambers
Sallie Lou Hunt
Pierce Yarbrough
Anna Howard
Roc Hunt
Mattie Lou Hatcher
Charles Higgins
Belle Davis
Jerre Pound
Sallie Respess
Lee White
Annie Blalock
George Hamberger
May Stafford
Petit Moye
Carrie White
E.J. Murphey
WH. R. Harris
Cordon Institute
Arrows
Hawthorne
East
Another Bank Hopes to Open in Barnesville Amid Talks
The Barnesville business community and farmers urge a capitalist to establish another bank here. The Gazette touts the benefits of added capital and growth, with discussions ongoing among local investors about a new banking institution.
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Barnesville
Griffin
Gazette
City Electors Asked to Back Current Governance
The August municipal election looms as voters decide city leadership for another year. The Gazette lauds the present board for solid sewers and the pulse square expansion, urging continued policy to avoid wrangling. Also notes S K Cook & Co buying bankrupt stock to boost trade. Marital union reported as Rev William R White and Miss Mattie J Andrews wed at James Weaver residence.
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Gazette
James Weaver
William R. White
Jasper County
Mattie J. Andrews
Pike County
Jones Bush
The Public Herald Subscribes at Fifty Cents Yearly
A promotional note extols The Public Herald edited by Sam Smith Philadelphia as a fearless paper exposing frauds. It urges readers to subscribe by sending 50 cents, claiming valuable reading for the general audience.
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the Public Herald
Sam Smith
Philadelphia
Bargain Clothing Stock at A. O. M. Gay Atlanta
A bankrupt stock sale lists men coats shirts and suits priced mostly at $1.00 to $2.50 with shoes hats and hose offered at deep discounts. The ad promises bargains on a wide range of garments and accessories with a mention of S. K. Cook & Co’s store.
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A. O. M. Gay
Atlanta
Skidtson
S. K. Cook & Co
Clothing Sale AnnouncesReceiver Stock Purchase in Atlanta
Bic Scoop by 8. K. Cook & Co announces purchase of ALO. M. Gay Atlanta stock and fixtures for 7300 from a receiver. They offer men and boys clothing hats shirts collars gloves and fine cassinets and cloths with spring goods at very low prices starting September 1 and lasting through fall and winter.
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ALO. M. Gay
Atlanta
S. Kk. Cook & CO
For Sale Gin and Condenser Bargain Offer
For sale one 45 Saw Gin and Condenser described as good as new. Bargain prices offered by A. O. M PHE Y & co. Lumber at one dollar per hundred. J. D Woodall has a car load at that price. Call and inspect quality.
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A. O. M Phey & Co
J. D Woodall
A.O. Murphey & CO
Uterine remedies and local notices at J F Taylor's
A mixed notice column includes an ad offering female health remedies by Mrs M J Brage with free at home instructions, plus brief society notes on Col A A Murphey and Atta Atlan ta attorney. It cites political tensions among Ohio and Iowa black voters and ends with local shopping items at J F Taylor's selling Paradise cigars syrup pickles crackers oatmeal tobacco flour and snuff.
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Ohio
Iowa
Paradise
Taylor's
J. F. Taylor’s
Taylor’s
J. F. Taylor
N.O
Taylor
T. C. William’s
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Barnesville, Georgia
Prince Whitaker
H. R. Chambers
sammMes
M. M. Mauck
J.c.ford
Edward Swift
Miss Crowder Flint
Col. J. al Hunt
Macon
E.G. Willingham
Chattanooga
Olin Blalock
Alonzo Weaver
John D. Stewart
Oudian Territory
Matthews
M. P. Riviere
Heriff offUnewford
G. Matthews
Central Railroad
Athuite
J. W. Burke
Methodist Church
S&. W. Littigjahn
Americus
J. UC
Middlebrooks
Col. Hi. H. Jones
J. Northrop Smith
Crawford County
General Assembly
Matthew
Mattie P. Fryer
Orchard Hid
W. F. Cook
Ison RB. Cook
Willie Cook
Col. M. Turner
Johnstonville
R. L. Berner
Monroe
Mondey
Legisla Lage
Geggansville
Monroe Advertiser
Judge Bout
Fleming High Schiool Academy
Pike County Board of Education
C. Mann
T. B. Lyon
O. A. Speigle
Tedas
C.F. Turner
Mildricl Steed
Eppie Elder
Masons
J. Sanders
Upson County
C. E
A. M. Lambelin
Lid Lianere
the Gazette
Atlanta Evening Journal
Bill
Atlantic
Louisville
Nashville
Market Street
Public Square
Ho Gray
Indian Spring
AT. W. Kinman
N. A. Kinman
J. J. Rogers
Abe Franklin
James Green
Lloyd Collins
George Jordan
Leela Franklin
Marshal Quinlan
K. Cook § Co
A. J.blalock
A. J. Blalock
Mr. Blalock
Lincoln
Neer
J. W. Hightowers
R. B. Brooks
Kimball Hrouse
Sam
Texas
Kimball
Kimball House
8. K. Cook & Co
Rowan Ban Ing Powdrnr Co
Wall-st
N. Y
Smith
Hightower
Chambers
JW Stafford
J.T. Murphey
J. L. Foge
Council
C. H. Matthews
Matthews House
Hk. J. Murphy
G. E. Hueunny
K and
M. J. Bragre
Marshall St
A. A. Murphey
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