Quiet Barnesville Social Scene Reflects Summer Slowdown
Barnesville society remains quiet as many residents are away for summer. Visitors include Miss Kate Abbott of Atlanta and a party of young men from town who return from Indian Spring. Various locals, such as Mrs. J. H. Blackburn and Miss Marion Cooper, are hosting guests, with travel to Thomson and Macon noted among socials. Captain W. T. Sanford and other regional figures are seen in social circles.
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Barnesville
Kate Abbott
Atlanta
H. S. Bradley
Pike county teacher exams held at Zebulon
The regular examination for Pike county teachers was held at Zebulon on Saturday with a large number of applicants for teacher licenses examined by County School Commissioner Edward Elder. The report notes strong crops and local commerce as well as upcoming Populist primary and cotton market plans in Barnesville.
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Pike County
Zebulon
Edward Elder
Dr E C McCarthy Sells Cotton in Barnesville Move
Dr E C McCarthy of the Second district arrived Tuesday with six bales of cotton, stored in Griffin, offered 5 cents, hauled to Barnesville and sold for 64 cents. He bought goods from Barnesville merchants, proving higher cotton prices and cheaper goods locally. He plans Barnesville as his market, affirming farmers will get top prices and local goods always cheaper.
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E. C. McCarthy
Barnesville
Lieut Palmer Assigned as Gordon Institute Instructor
1st Lieutenant Frederick L. Palmer of the 21st Infantry, U S Army, has been detailed by the War Department to instruct military science and tactics at Gordon Institute. He will report at once, likely on leave until September 1, and is a native Georgian from Rome. Lieutenant Piper, formerly at Gordon, is assigned to Fort Sheridan and promoted to first lieutenant.
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Frederick L. Palmer
21St Infantry
United States Army
War Department
Gordon Institute
Lieut
Palmer
Plattsburg Barracks
N. Y
United States
West Point Military Academy
Rome
Lieut. Palmer
A. R. Piper
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
Piper
Shakespearean Club Meeting Programme and Questions
The Shakespearean Club meets at Rev H P Myers on August 5 at 4 PM with readings music and paper topics. Items include Mrs Reeves as critic Mrs May Prout mandolin solo Miss Annie Pound vocal duet Miss Mabel Lambdin recitation and questions on themes characters and quotes from As You Like It.
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Shakespearean Club
H. P. Myers
Joe Reeves
May Prout
A. M. Lambdin
B. J. Clarke
Annie Pound
Mabel Lambdin
Ione Murphey
J. C. Collier
Nannie Howard
Death of Infant of Marshburn Family
Mr and Mrs W Marshburn mourn the loss of their infant daughter who died Wednesday night. The funeral was held Thursday morning at the Methodist church conducted by Rev W W Brinsfield. Interment followed at Greenwood cemetery under the direction of Undertaker Summers.
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W. ©. Marshburn
Methodist Church
W. W. Brinsfield
Greewood Cemetery
Summers
Appointment of E L Cook as Resident Agent for Barnesville
The Athens Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Athens Georgia announces the appointment of Mr E L Cook as Resident Agent for Barnesville and vicinity. This is a strong company and Mr Cook will make a splendid agent.
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Athens Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Athens, Ga
E. L. Cook
Barnesville and Vicinity
General Meeting Called for Meansville Trip
A general meeting will be held in Meansville on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Organizers expect a good turnout with many from Barnesville planning to attend.
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Meansville
Barnesville
Sermon to Laboring People Announced by Dr Brittain
On Sunday week August 6 Dr J M Brittain will preach a sermon to the laboring people. The notice invites all to attend and suggests the sermon will interest the working crowd.
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J. M. Brittain
Mr Harper Dies After Griffin Death
Young county man Mr Harper died in Griffin last week and his remains were taken to Mt. Zion church for burial. Rev. W P Clayton attended and preached the funeral.
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Harper
Griffin
Mt. Zion Church
W. P. Clayton
Revival services led by Dr J M Brittain at Milner's crossroads
Dr J M Brittain has been invited to conduct revival at Milner's crossroads school house by the local community. Services begin Monday evening after the first Sunday in August. All are invited to attend.
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J. M. Brittain
Willis and Gunn Wed In City Ceremony
Mr James Willis and Miss Mattie Gunn united in marriage Monday night performed by Dr J M Brittain. Both reside in this city.
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James Willis
Mattie Gunn
J. M. Brittain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cdgar L. Rogers
Freigh
Edgar L. Rogers
Barnesville, GA
Messrs
Will Rogers
Robert Holmes
Hollis Gray
Frank Stafford
Jim Blalock
Charlie Hunt
Burt Milner
Indian Spring
J. H. Blackburn
Thomson Ga
Miss Mabel Lambdin
Miss Clements
Strouds
Marion Cooper
Savannah
Mamie Myers
Thomaston Street
Jule Harris
Blitch
Margaret Calloway
Macon
Ocmulgee Park
J. S. Bryan
Milledgeville
Bryan
G. E. Huguley
Florrie Jones
Decatur
W. T. Sanford
Marietta
Marietta Rifles
R. G. Matthews
S. B. Burr Jr
Clifford Burr
Florrie Elder
A. J. Burr
E. L. Rogers
Griffin Rifles
H.M. Fletcher
Jackson
Cumberland Island
Mies
H. M. Franklin
St. Simons Island
McMay
Tennille
Julia
W. C. Woodall
The
Columbus Evening Ledger
Mr. J. Dan Woodall
W. O. Marshburn
Georgia
T. W. Cochran
Col
J. J. Rogers
G. C. Campbell
A. O. Murphey
L. E. Veal
R. C. Matthews
T. J. Barrett
Congress
Bartlett
Col. Rogers
W. C. Stafford
Mrs. Stafford
Rosalind
Viola
Shakespeare
Phoenix
MR. Harper
DIXIE
Murphey & Blagk
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