Gordon Institute Graduation Set with Gen John B Gordon
Reports indicate Gordon Institute will hold commencement from Sunday June 13 to Wednesday June 16 with Gen John B Gordon delivering the address. The senior class of thirty five will graduate in the new chapel as Barnesville extends a wide invitation for all to attend the historic Georgia event.
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Gordon Institute
John B. Gordon
Gordon
Kemp
Barnesville
Georgia
Barnesville’s Rapid Growth Sparks Comeback Visit
A visitor returning to Barnesville in fall finds rapid expansion including an electric light system, a new passenger depot, a Presbyterian church, a large auditorium and armory, a three story brick building for Summers Buggy Co, a major addition by Jack G. Smith, a brick fleece room for Georgia Underwear Co, a reworked park, and many other improvements, signaling ongoing development and new enterprises.
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Barnesville
Summers Buggy Co
Jackson G. Smith
Georgia Underwear Co
Hawkins Dies at Newnan at 37
Mr. J. T. Hawkins died last Friday in Newnan after a month’s visit and illness from consumption. The Barnesville resident, 37, had been recovering at the home of G. W. Stocks before traveling to Newnan seeking relief. He was buried at Piedmont with Rev A. W. Epps preaching the funeral.
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J. T. Hawkins
Newnan
G. W. Stocks
Barnesville
Piedmont
A. W. Epps
Death of Mr Garsnard at Wall er homestead after long residence
Mr Garsnard died Tuesday at 6 am in the old Walker homestead on the town's east side. He was about 67 years old and had long lived here. The remains were taken to Newberry, South Carolina for interment at the elder man’s request. Mr P F Matthews, who managed the family affairs, accompanied the body and will return Thursday or Friday.
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T. H. Carsnard
Waller Homestead
Newberry
S. C
P. F. Matthews
Congregational Methodist Church Plans City Hall Services
The Congregational Methodist church will hold regular services at City Hall next Sunday. Rev. G. W. Stocks will preach at the morning service and Dr. Rolfe Hunt at the evening service. Everyone is invited to attend.
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The
Congregational Methodist Church
City Hall
G. W. Stocks
Rolfe Hunt
Baby Boy Ripley Dies After Short Illness
The infant son of Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Ripley, a fourteen month old boy, died Tuesday evening after a brief illness. The community expresses deep sympathy to the grieving parents during this sorrowful time.
All Day Singing at Antioch Church Near Barnesville
An all day singing at Antioch Church near Barnesville will be held on July 4. The public is invited and the events are described as pleasant social occasions.
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Antioch Church
Barnesville
Barnesville Blues Benefit at Kennedy's Opera House
Friday 8 30 p m in Kennedy's Opera House Barnesville presents a benefit program for the Barnesville Blues with top local talent in a full evening of entertainment. Reserved seats 35 cents and 25 cents otherwise, aiming to raise funds for caps and equipment.
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Kennedy
Opera House
Barnesville
Griffin District Conference Set for Hampton
The Griffin district conference of the M. E. Church South will meet in Hampton on Tuesday July 6 with ministers and lay representatives from local churches and many visitors. Rev C S Owens of Jonesboro circuit will deliver the opening sermon at 11 oclock. Delegates elected include Maj J I Hunt for Barnesville and Col S N Woodward as alternate. J H Blackburn and G W Grice will represent the quarterly conference with alternates R A Stafford and G C Cornell.
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Griffin
M. E. Church
South
Hampton
C. S. Owens
Jonesboro
Maj
J.I. Hunt
Barnesville Methodist Church
Col
S. N. Woodward
J. H. Blackburn
G. W. Grice
Messrs
R. A. Stafford
G. C. Cornell
Phantom Party at Stafford Home Pleases Guests
A social gathering last Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Stafford drew a large attendance. Attendees included Lieut. and Mrs. F. L. Palmer, Col. S. N. Woodward, Dr. W. J. Cox, Rev. W. M. Hunter and many others, with refreshments noted as a highlight of the evening.
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W. C. Stafford
A.O. Murphey
F. L. Palmer
R. A. Stafford
Misses Mittie
Josie Rose
Mabel Lambdin
Mamie Myers
Mary Hitch
Carrie Henri Davis
Annie
Sallie Harris
Clifford Burr
Gertrude Connally
Annie Redding
Arley Murphey
Kathryn Lockhart
Mary Lovelace
Col. S. N. Woodward
Messrs
H. M. Fletcher
George Crowder
F. M. Stafford
Rob Holmes
W. H. Rogers
H. H. Gray
E. L. Cook
F. M. Stephens
C. A. Hunt
Sol C. Bloodworth
J. A. Blalock
W. B. Veal
W. J. Cox
W. M. Hunter
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Noers
Rogers
Roger's
Gary Ment
Edgar L. Rogers
A. L. Mills
France
York
Barnesville, Ga
Tit Grocer
Fiow
Mr. Hawkins
Mr. Garsnard
J. M. Cochrane
Miss Carter
Maud Smith
Lillies
Frank M. Stafford
Phillip Wilson
Mrs. Wilson
Kathryn M. Lockhart
Earle
Harry Monroe
C. T. Tyler
S. B. Love
E. W. Elder
P. H. Williams
R. L. Swatts
G. C. Crowder
PHOS
Troy
John H. Blackburn
D. M. Marshburn
Owiss and
Gambric
V. O. Marshburn
Oo. Go. G
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