Barnesville Chautauqua stockholders reelect leaders
The Barnesville Chautauqua Association stockholders met in City Hall Tuesday afternoon. All existing directors and officers were re elected for the coming year. President W B Smith reported a $123 net profit and a $1 per share 4 percent dividend. Total tickets sold reached 500 with strong inter county institute support and railroad cooperation anticipated for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville ‘Chautauqua Association
Smith
W. B. Smith
Chautauqua Association
Taylor
Monteagle
Glenn
Georgia
Tillman
South Carolina
Barnesville
Wedemeyer
Treasury
Board of Directors
Institute
Inter-County Institute
Epworth League Service at Methodist Church
The Epworth League invites all to a Sunday morning service at 11 o'clock at the Methodist church. Officers urge attendance with a cordial invitation. The program includes songs, prayers, scripture, solos by Mrs. Homer Bush, and addresses by Prof. E A Pound and Dr. T J Watts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Jesus
Homer Bush
E. A. Pound
T. J. Watts
Two Items From Madison Noted By Ga Zetts Readers
Miss Leala Pattillo traveled to Greensboro to visit a cousin for a few days and will not teach at Enterprise academy again. Patrons regret losing her services for another term due to her high regard among pupils and patrons. Miss Dollie Rogers of Barnesville attends the Atlanta reunion as a sponsor and may visit Mrs. H. L. Simmons before returning home.
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Leala Pattillo
Greensboro
Barnesville
Enterprise Academy
Miss Pattillo
Dollie Rogers
Atlanta
Lawn Party Attended by Barnesville Guests Last Friday
Miss Bessie Floyd hosted a lawn party at her father’s Brent home in Monroe County. Many Barnesville residents attended and enjoyed a pleasant evening. From Barnesville present were Lily Turner Florie Elder Corinne Elder Emmie Matthews Carrie Bloodworth Maud Murphey Bert Milner Merritt Thurman Robt Middlebrooks Harold Murphey Norvin Maloney Shi Gray.
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Bessie Floyd
Brent
Monroe County
Barnesville
Lily Turner
Florie Elder
Corinne Elder
Emmie Matthews
Carrie Bloodworth
Maud Murphey
Messrs
Bert Milner
Merritt Thurman
Robt
Middlebrooks
Harold Murphey
Norvin Maloney
Shi Gray
They Return, Capt John F Howard and His Company
Captain John F. Howard and all the men of his company returned to their regiment last Friday after furlough. Relatives and friends enjoyed the home visit. Rumors swirl about the Second regiment’s movements, with the Barnesville company included. It remains to be seen what the regiment will be called to do, but it is predicted to earn a solid reputation when given the opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Howard
Barnesville
James S. Boynton
Pike County
Griffin
Judge Boynton
Senate
Alexander H. Stephens
McDaniel
Judge Boyton
Rooster Sale Offered by R L Swatts
One dozen full-blooded barred Plymouth Rock roosters for sale by R L Swatts a local poultry dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rock Roosters
R. L. Swatts
Traveling Blind Tiger Busted Near Barnesville
Last Sunday near Barnesville a traveling blind tiger was captured. Charles Castleberry, a Black man, admitted ownership in the Mayors court and was fined 50 dollars or 30 days on the streets for keeping such a business. He had four gallons of whisky and a complete setup with funnel glass and bottles. Castleberry pled guilty and authorities warn others will be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Charles Castleberry
Smith
Castleberry
Marshall Collier
Evans
Mayor Smith
Prominent Doctor Claims Pierce's Discovery Prevents Consumption
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as preventing consumption by boosting overall health. It claims the tonic strengthens digestion, liver function, and nerve power, replacing worn tissue with muscle and enabling better blood formation, with free mail consultation offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Surgical Institute of
Buffalo, N. Y
Pierce
One Minute Cough Cure Simplified Claim
A brief note claims a product named One Minute Cough Cure cures ailments. It presents a terse, saleslike statement without evidence or details about usage, ingredients, or endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae
Pike County Sunday School Meet Set at Bluff Springs
The Pike County Sunday School Association holds its annual meeting August 3 1898 at Bluff Springs campground with basket dinner at noon and a full program. Addresses by Miss Mamie Martin Miss Jennie McLendon Mr F M Gassert Miss Edna Baker Rev L B Wilson and Mr W S Witham plus roll calls reports and prize banner contest.
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Pike County Sunday School Association
Bluff Springs
Mamie Martin
Milner
Jennie McLendon
Concord
F. M. Gassert
Williamson
Edna Baker
Zebulon
L. B. Wilson
Eatonton
W. S. Witham
Atlanta
State Sunday School Association
Joan T. Hunt
Pike County Journal
Veterans Reunion at Bluff Springs Campground
The Pike County Confederate Veterans announce their annual reunion at Bluff Springs Campground on an August Thursday. They invite veterans with families and friends to attend, with a Sons of Veterans camp to form that day and a basket dinner at noon. President Joan T. Hunt welcomes all and notes the Pike County Journal will cover the event.
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Bluff Springs
Sons of Veterans
Joan T. Hunt
Pike County Confederate Veterans’ Association
P. S. Pike County Journal
Brothers Reunite After Thirty Two Years in City
Mr. M. C. Cooper of Montgomery Alabama spent a day or two in the city last week with his brother J. E. Cooper. They had not seen each other for thirty two years. The reunion caused a joyous embrace and they remained together until Mr. Cooper returned home Monday.
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M.C. Cooper
Montgomery
Ala
J. E. Cooper
Mr. Cooper
Alabama
Indian Spring Party Enjoys Pleasant Weekend Outing
A party including W L Milteer J S Murph C A Hunt J T Middlebrooks G L Lowe Maybelle Veal Jennie and Annie Ledwich traveled to Indian Spring Saturday afternoon and stayed through Monday morning. They reported a most pleasant time and plan another visit at once.
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W- L. Milteer
New York City
J. S. Murph
Marshallville
C. A. Hunt
J. T. Middlebrooks
Barnesville
G. L. Lowe
Maybelle Veal
Jennie
Annie Ledwich
Indian Spring
Free Trial of Dr Kings New Discovery for Coughs
Shelves offer a free sample bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds at W A Wrights Drug Store. No purchase required to try the remedy many physicians report success in severe cases and guarantee the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kings
W. A. Wright
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Chatauqua
Epworth League Service
Madison
The
Madisonian
Gazette
Eor Sale
J. S. Boynton
Sunday School Association
Weather Bureau
John HM
Blackbarn
Macon
J.H. Bate & Co
Barnesville, GA
Moitis J Goods
Cal
Madras
DOW Bt
Vie Cescosceee
Sccseseer
Morris Jacobs
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