Hanson-Crawley Company Enlarge Underwear Mill
The Hanson-Crawley Co will enlarge their underwear mill by adding a 50 by 50 feet brick three story building and raise their present structure to two stories. The new plant will be three stories with a basement one floor. Capacity will triple to about five hundred dozen daily. Machinery bought in New York. Completion expected within four weeks. Employment will rise from about fifty to around one hundred fifty. The Gazette congratulates Barnesville on the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson-Crawley Co
Charley Crawley
New York
Barnesville
the Gazette
Oxford Knitting Mills Plans Quick Plant Expansion
The Oxford Knitting Mills, after one month of operation, will add a brick building of 30 by 50 feet immediately. Construction is already started and will be ready in thirty days. President J. C. Collier says the company plans to treble capacity within a year and foresees splendid success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Knitting Mills
J. C.collier
the Gazette
A Dozen Cottages Emerge in Barnesville
Wealthy Barnesville financier J L Kennedy is constructing twelve to fifteen cottages on Brown Avenue to be sold or rented. The four to six room homes will be nicely furnished and aimed at providing comfortable cottage living. Several are already rented, and the project is expected to boost Barnesville housing as new homes fill quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Kennedy
Barnesville
Brown Avenue
Kennedy
Three New Houses in Barnesville on Forsyth Street
Mr. Edgar L. Rogers, a prominent Barnesville citizen with about fifteen properties, will immediately construct two new cottage homes on Forsyth street beyond Maj. A. C. Widdows residence. The houses are rented, and Rogers may add a third house, accelerating neighborhood improvement as work starts at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar L. Rogers
Barnesville
Forsyth Street
Maj. A. C. Widdows
The Fruit Business in Barnesville
Barnesville ships large quantities of peaches to markets nationwide. The crop is outstanding with full trees and high quality. About 150 cars will be produced, promising profitable prices and prosperity for local enterprises led by Howard, Stafford, Middlebrooks, Cochran, Murphey, Collier, Rumble, Mott, Marshburn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Messrs
S. M. Howard
W. C. Stafford
A. P. Middlebrooks
T. W. Cochran
A. O. Murphey
J. C. Collier
E. Rumble
J. H. Mott
Veterans from Pike county to Great Confederate Reunion in Atlanta
The Pike county veterans led by Major John T. Hunt will travel to Atlanta for one of the Confederate veterans reunions. A long list of expected attendees from Barnesville Milner Piedmont Meansville Zebulon Concord Hollonville Beeks Lifley Hope Williamson Jolly Molena and nearby areas is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike County
Atlanta
John T. Hunt
Barnesville
Favorite Prescription Promises Restored Health for Women
An advertisement for Dr. R V Pierce's Favorite Prescription claims to restore womanly health and nervous vigor. It describes benefits such as improved function, stability during weakness, and safer childbirth, citing a testimonial from Marguerite Collin of Ontario praising the remedy's effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute of
Buffalo
N.Y
Pierce
Marguerite Collin
Cutler, Algoma Co
Ont
Dr. Pierce
The Shakespearean Club Elects New Officers
The Woman's Shakespearean Club held a Saturday meeting at Prof. J. M. Pound's home. Officers were elected: Mrs. S. L. Taylor president, Mrs. A. M. Lambdin first VP, Mrs. L. K. Rogers second VP, Mrs. J. P. Thurman third VP, Mrs. J. M. Pound corresponding secretary, Miss Willie Reynolds recording secretary, Mrs. J. C. Collier treasurer. The club plans its third anniversary in August with a program featuring Barnesville's musical and literary talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Shakespearean Club
J. M. Pound
S. L. Taylor
A. M. Lambdin
L. K. Rogers
J. P. Th
The
Gazette
the Gazette
Medal Awarded to Fred Wedemeyer by Barnesville Chautauqua
The Barnesville Chautauqua Association presents Mr. Fred Wedemeyer, leader of the Fifth Regiment band, with a handsome medal bearing his name and the association. The medal was purchased through J. H. Bate & Co., Barnesville jewelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville Chautauqua Association
Fred Wedemeyer
Fifth Regiment
Messrs
J. H. Bate & Co
Barnesville
Visitors from Tampa Return After Camp Life
Capt. John F. Howard and Messrs. J. Clifton Elder Paul Seaman and Jim Thurman arrived in Barnesville from Tampa Fla as members of the Second Georgia regiment of volunteers. They were warmly greeted and entertained friends with accounts of camp life before returning to Tampa Saturday for furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Howard
J. Clifton Elder
Paul Seaman
Jim Thurman
Tampa
Fla
Second Georgia Regiment of Volunteers
Barnesville
Sunday Services At Local Churches Highlight Sermons
Dr. J. M. Brittain delivered an excellent sermon at the Baptist church to a large crowd. No Methodist service due to Rev. W. S. Stevens absence, drawing many of his worshippers to the Baptists. Dr. T. R. Kendall preached at night on the flight of Jonah, drawing full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Brittain
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
W. S. Stevens
The
Baptists
Brittain
T. R. Kendall
Jonah
God
Dr. Kendall
Capt. Turner Ill in Barnesville
Capt. B. M. Turner, a beloved Barnesville resident, has been ill since last week. He was confined to bed but is now up and improving. The Gazette wishes him a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Turner
Barnesville
the Gazette
Charles L Crawley Returns From New York Trip
Charles L Crawley came back Saturday from New York City after a business trip. He visited other cities in the region and was away about ten days. He reports a delightful time and a successful voyage with sights along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Crawley
New York City
Emory College Graduate Takes Blackshear School Post
Mr. M. Merritt Murphey graduates with first honors from Emory College and accepts an assistant position at the Blackshear school. He will begin at fall term opening, and friends expect valuable service from the competent, ambitious young educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Merritt Murphey
Emory College
Blackshear
Malsby and Company Advertises Multiple Manufacturing Firms
The notice lists Malsby and Company as general agents for Erie City Iron Works The Geiser Manufacturing Company The New Birdsall Company Munger Improved System for Ginning Cotton R Hoe and Co Henry Disston and Sons James Ohlen and Sons Gardner Governor Company Penberthy Injector Company It calls attention to orders and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie City Iron Works
the Geiser Manufacturing Company
New Birdsall Company
Munger
R. Hoe & Co
Henry Disston & Sons
James Ohlen & Sons
Gardner Governor Company
Penberthy
Hall's Great Discovery Kidney and Bladder Cure
Advertisement from Texas promoting Hall's Great Discovery a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. Claims to treat gravel diabetes seminal emissions rheumatism and irregularities in men and women and regulate bladder issues in children. Mentions mail order from E W Hall Waco Texas and local sellers W A Wright Barnesville Cisco Texas with dates and testimonials.
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Hall
E. W. Hall
Cisco
Texas
Waco
Kelpy
Con
J. UH. Holcomb
First Nate Bank
Wanted boarders for first class rooms near Matthews Hotel
Wanted boarders for first class board and choice rooms on the first or second floor. Apply to Mrs. J. T. Murphy, next door to Matthews Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Murphey
Matthews Hotel
Gray Sickness Affects Local Citizen this Week
Mr. H Hollis Gray is ill this week after several days of complaints. He was bedridden on Monday and distant hopes for a speedy recovery are noted, with plans to chronicle his progress in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hollis Gray
Miss Crawley to be maid of honor in Atlanta reunion
Miss Margaret Crawley, beloved by many here, passed through last night enroute to Atlanta where she will serve as a maid of honor at the reunion. Col. R L Merritt, longtime Barnesville resident and member elect of the Hancock county legislature, traveled through yesterday bound for Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Crawley
Atlanta
Col
R. L. Merritt
Barnesville
Hancock County
Electric Bitters Deemed Best Nerve Tonic and Blood Purifier
It is claimed Electric Bitters restore tired nervous systems to vigor by vegetable action that tones nerve centers in the stomach, stimulates the liver and kidneys, and purifies the blood. The tonic improves appetite and digestion and is sold for one dollar per bottle at W. A. Wright's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wright
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Hanson-Grawley Company
J. W. Stafford
J. W. Hightower
G. M. Rockwell
A. J. Wellmaker
Z. L. Freyer
J. N. Jordan
Dr. J. P. Thurman
J. W. Vaughn
J. R. Oliver
W. V. Garner
Pp. F. Matthews
M. D. Spruce
FE. M. Brown
W.T. Chapman
J. T. Blalock
B. M. ‘Furner
A. L. Hickman
H. H. Black
L. P. Hudson
J. L. Hunt
E. H. Bloodworth
J. B. Gardner
J. W. King
J. M. Akin
Dr. Carswell
W. P. Holmes
R. B. Caldwell
John E. Cooper
W. J. Gordy
W. D. Newton
W. H. Willis
T. B. Lyon
John W. Davis
J. R. Franklin
W. H. Holmes
L. S. Burnett
Milner
L. C. Holmes
J. H. Blackman
J. A. Cook
Thomas Baird
E. C. Akin
J. P. Seagraves
J. L. Duncan
T. W. Dumas
K. Harden
W. T. Childers
John Kitchens
Piedmont
I. C. Collier
J. G. Torbert
M. W. Bussy
G. H. Collier
Z. H. Elliott
W. R. Cheek
Meansville
R. W. McGinty
B. R. Wright
G. E. Lavender
T. C. Fisher
T. J. Barnett
J. W. Halsey
J. R. Jackson
Zebulon
F. M. Gardner
R. Y. Beckham
J. W. Means
J. H. Howell
T. J. Blasingame
J. B. Matthews
J. H. Baker
G. A. Simmons
J. B. Purifoy
W. T. Fincher
W. G. Johnson
W. T. Lyle
J. T. Cadenhead
Concord
J. E. Gothard
J. L. Beckham
J. F. Madden
J. J. Johnston
Hollonville
T. Scott
B. M. Scott
W. Ss. Scott
A. J. Pryor
Aaron Stewart
J. W. Dunbar
Beeks
H. C. Wiggins
J. M. Scott
R. P. Driver
J. W. Driver
W. J. Coggin
Lifley
John Willingham
Joshua Hamlett
J. B. Ware
Jesse Adams
W. W. King
Hope
M. F. Ross
J. E. Smith
J. M. Sikes
Williamson
H. W. Johnson
J. D. Yarbrough
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W. W. Sheffield
A. Moore
Molena
Wits
A. E. Masris
T.H. Harris
W. M. Jimmerson
Hiram Beckham
H. H. Reeves
H. J. Carriker
the Shakespearean Club
Turner
Weather Bureau
John H. Blackburn
Monarch
Cleveland
J.H. Bate & Co
Barnesville, GA
Malsby & Company
S. Forsyth ST
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Halls
P. O. Box
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Mr. Gray
Castoria
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