Barnesville Council Hears Colored School Bond Petition
Barnesville July 13 1896 council session adjourned after trustees of the Colored Union School petitioned for an $8 000 bond issue to fund repairs and expansion. The resolution backed issuing licenses for July 23 to feed a large invited colored crowd, with plans to allocate bond proceeds to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Smith
Board of Trustees of
Colored Union Academy
Barnesville
Clerk & Treas
Local Council Adopts License Fee And Adjourns
The council set a five dollar license fee and then adjourned. Mayor G. Fe. Hucutey presided and T. W. Cocuran served as Clerk and Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. FE. Hucutey
Sabbath School Entertaining at Mrs Reeves Home
Mrs Jenkins and Mrs Reeves hosted Sabbath School classes at Mrs Reeves home on July 7. The scene mingles praise, playground games, and songs as children enjoy ice cream and a summer gathering on Greenwood Street amid reflections on youth and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jenkins
Mrs. Reeves
Greenwood Street
Delightful Evening at Mrs Hendersons with Young Guests
The younger set enjoyed a Friday evening at Mrs J M Henderson s with Miss Trella Henderson hosting from 8 to 11. Guests included Corinne Elder Maude Murphey Eva Harris Ona Head Magnita Arnold Annie Smith Lizzie Thomas Meta Murphey and several young men. Mr and Mrs J T Blalock returned Friday from Jonesboro after attending the Griffin District Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Henderson
Trella Henderson
Corinne Elder
Maude Murphey
Eva Harris
Ona Head
Magnita Arnold
Annie Smith
Lizzie Thomas
Meta Murphey
Ben Turner
Gainer Turner
Harry Arnold
J.T. Blalock
Jonesboro
Veterans Day Invitation From Memorial Association
The Memorial Association and Daughters of the Confederacy are urged to attend the Veteran's Association gathering in Bluff Spring on July 25. The notice calls for unity among those who honor 1861 to 1865 veterans and promises to keep the memory of the “noble boys in gray” alive. Daughters of the Confederacy meet at the Blalock House on July 20 at 5 PM to finalize preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Association
Daughters of the Confederacy
Veteran’s Association
Bluff Spring
Southland
United Brotherhood
Blalock House
L. K. Rogers
Stafford-Huguley Hosiery Co. grows strong demand soars
The Stafford-Huguley Hosiery Co. reports strong business with orders exceeding capacity. About 1000 dozen hose were shipped yesterday as the factory operates with more hands than ever and seeks fifteen to twenty more boys and girls to hire immediately. Goods in production satisfy trade and demand remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford-Huguley Hosiery Co
the Gazette
The Foot of a Fly Health Message
An eminent English doctor warns that summer disease germs flood the air and threaten the weak. The piece contrasts healthy, strong people with the frail, who succumb to illnesses and die. It urges maintaining a healthy weight to catch health and avoid disease.
Cod liver Oil advised for health build up
The article promotes cod liver oil as condensed nourishment to strengthen the system against disease. It recommends reasonable summer doses for those under healthy weight and suggests starting a bottle if health seems to be deteriorating.
Barnesville Bond Election Call Urges Registration and Vote
The notice urges today and tomorrow as the final days to register for the Barnesville bond election. It appeals to every citizen in favor of Barnesville to register and vote, arguing the interests of the city require participation and support for the bonds.
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Barnesville
Religious Notes Highlight Active Local Churches
Last Sunday was children day at the Methodist church with a plan to devote one service monthly to children. Presbyterian Rev W M Hunter energizes local work since arrival. Baptist candidates to be baptised at Barnesville church next Sunday. Various pastors conduct services, factory meetings, and district conference reports mark a busy spiritual scene with repairs, invitations, and noted attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Brinsfield
W. M. Hunter
Presbyterian Church
C. W. Oliver
Baptist Church
Barnesville
Tabernacle
T. Y. Brent
W. B. Floyd
Jonesboro
Julia ‘Thweatts
Barnesville Buggies Sweep Premiums at Tifton Fair
Mr. Jackson G. Smith's Barnesville buggies won all premiums and blue ribbons at the Tifton mid summer fair. His display was praised by judges while Mr. M. W. Smith oversaw the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson G. Smith
Barnesville
Executor's Sale of Pike County Estate in Barnesville
By order of the Pike County Ordinary the estate of C. W. Brown deceased will sell on the first Tuesday in August 1896 at Barnesville Georgia forty acres more or less between Brown Avenue and Mill Street. The property fronts Brown Avenue from J. C. Adams lot to the Oaks lot owned by J. P. Thurman and extends to Mill Street. West by Brown Avenue Thurman Weldon and others East by Mill Street North by J. M. Akin Mrs Pixley and others South by J. C. Adams on Brown Avenue and Dock Milner on Mill Street. Sale for cash to pay debts and for distribution. Co. L. Brown executor. Estate of C. W. Brown deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Ordinary
Pike County
Barnesville
Brown Avenue
Mill Street
J. C. Adam
J. P. Thurman
Thurman
Co. L. Brown
C. W. Brown
Barnesville to Vote on 15000 Bond Issue for School and Power Plant
The town of Barnesville Georgia announces a July 22, 1896 election to decide whether to issue fifteen thousand dollars in bonds for a school building and an electric light and power plant. Voters will see Bonds or Against Bonds on their ballots after registration opens July 15 1617 as ordered by the town council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
How to Walk Well from a 19th Century Philadelphia Timot
A dry guidance piece on graceful walking instructs women to hold shoulders back and arms close, keep the chest lifted and head up, avoid a forward tilt like a tortoise, and place the foot on the ball rather than the heel. It warns against tiptoeing or flat footfall, even on stairs, to preserve poise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Philadelphia
Timot
Regular clincher hair restorer pitch fools crowd
A Washington Times item describes a street faker selling external hair restorer promising a full head of hair, then claiming a pair of internal doses will clinch the roots. He jokes about the double claim and pockets 50 cents as spectators react.
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Washington Times
Respect the Stomach Advocates Royal Baking Powder
A health note warns against alum baking powders which irritate digestion and cause headaches and skin issues. It promotes Royal Baking Powder, labeled red and yellow, as free from alum and made from cream of tartar. Royal is praised for anti-dyspeptic qualities and better taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Royal
Barnesville Praised For Hospitable, Clever Residents
Visitors admire Barnesville for its hospitality and clever townspeople, and their return journeys uplift the town as they sing its praises, benefiting the community each time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Apples as Nighttime Remedy Highlighted by Bulletin of Pharmacy
The Bulletin of Pharmacy extols apples as a nightly snack for health. It claims apples aid digestion, liver function, sleep, mouth hygiene, and kidney secretions, and prevent throat diseases and calculi, urging universal familiarity with these benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin of Pharmacy
Utah Delegates to Chicago Convention Earn Seats
Four Mormon women from Utah were sent as delegates to the convention in Chicago and given seats. Mrs. Cannon, wife of a prominent Republican, noted as aiding balance of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Chicago
Old Brigham
Cannon
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Goungil
Huguley
Trustees of
Union Colored School
Colored Union School
J. H. Dubignon
F. L. WiLuis
Chr. Sec
T. W. Cocuran
James Pyle
New York
C. H. Graddick
W. P. Head
Florida
St. Zion Church
Piedmont
J. M. Brittain
Dr. Brittain
Tampa
Fla
Mt. Zion Church
Mr. Head
Kings Chapel
Strouds
T. H. Timmons
Marvin
Goggins
W. W. Brinsfield
Thos. H. Timmons
Forsyth
Woman's Foreign and Home Missionary Societies
W. W. Wadsworth
N. L. Bush
C. F. Tinner
E. Rumble
Banks
Mamie Scott
Minnie Clements
West Monroe
G. E. Hucutey
Hood
Bright
Ella Bartley
Grant Ave
Columbus
Ohio
C. I. Hood& Co
Lowell
Mass
Southern Female College
Lagrange, GA
G. A. Nunnally
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