Barnesville Council Proceedings June 1 1896
Regular meeting in Barnesville Georgia with all members present except Alderman Marshburn. Finance items approved totaling 900.74 including dispensary 10.05 capitation tax 400 school bonds 70 and other items. Chief Police W H Wixars filed May report listing several payments and dismissals. Water yard dispute referred to petitions committee. Fire Department requests for a shaft pair and one horse wagon referred to streets and public property. Bicycle riders on sidewalks declared dangerous. bicycle ordinance to be posted and enforced by June 21 1896. Minutes approved. meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couxci
Cuampes
Barnesville
W. O. Marshburn
Standard Oil Co
Loeb Bros. & Co
Colored School
Gordon Institute
Hon
Mayor & Covaxei
James Willis
Wm. H. Rogers
W. H. Wixars
J. W. Stafford
J. W. Stafford & Sons
City Attoney
G. U. Summere
Ohas
Waggoner
Smith
Marshall
Reverend C. W. Oliver Brings Vigorous Gospel to Griffin
A Griffin meeting at DeVolle Chapel led by Bro Kendrick and visiting Rev C W Oliver known as Uncle Wash drew strong interest from the start. Oliver, age well past seventy, preaches with great fervor and power though little formal education, praising Christ and the preacher’s tireless活el روح.
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Christian Todex
C. W. Oliver
Griffin
DeVolle Chapel
Bro. Kendrick
C W. Oliver
Uncle Wash
Christ
Banks-Stephens Institute Commencement Invitations Issued
Forsyth Georgia invites for the R Banks Stephens Institute commencement from June 12 to 17 have been received in the city. It is probable several Barnesville residents will attend the exercises. A quite nice program has been arranged.
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R. Banks—Stephens Institute
Forsyth
Ty.e
Barnesville
Tybee Georgia's Great Beachside Resort
Tybee offers hotels near the beach and rail station with daily and weekly board rates. Included are Hotel Tybee and South End Hotel, bath houses, bands, boating and fishing, and telegraph/mail service. Daily train service between Savannah and Tybee and local agents listed for information.
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South Atlantic
L'Ybee
Chae
F. Graham
South End
Old “Cottage Club
Mesers Bobar & Cowan
J.C. Harcx
T. M. GP
Jenkins Enters Race for County Commissioner
Mr. W. C. Jenkins announces this week his candidacy for County Commissioner. Widely known in Pike County, supporters believe he can win, noting his late entry came through friends, and voters should consider his claims when forming a ticket.
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W. C. Jenkins
Jenkins
Pike County
Jenkin
Seniors of Gordon Institute to graduate this year
The Senior Class of Gordon Institute will hold commencement with 22 members. Sulucatorian G H Coleman Historian Magnita Arnold Prophetess May Taylor Valedictorian J T Dennis Sr Mattie DeVaughn will read an original paper. Orators are J Q Nash F A Brinson W D Sanford and H B Peacock.
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Gordon Institute
Sulucatorian
G. H. Coleman
Magnita Arnold
May Taylor
J. T. Dennis Sr
Mattie DeVaughn
J. Q. Nash
F. A Brinson
W. D. Sanford
H. B. Peacock
Pike County Tax Receiver Candidate Announces Run
W P Riviey declares candidacy for Tax Receiver of Pike County in the Democratic primary on June 6. He thanks supporters and asks for continued help in this race.
Joxpan Announces Candidacy for Pike County Commissioner
H G Joxpan announces for the office of commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Pike County. He enters the Democratic primary on June 6 seeking election through the sponsor solicitation of friends.
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Pike County
H. G. Joxpan
Candidate for Clerk of the Superior Court 1896
J B Martews declares candidacy for Clerk of the Superior Court in the Democratic Primaries on June 6. He thanks supporters and pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability. April 21, 1896.
County Commissioner Seeks Support in Democratic Primary
W C Jexxnis requests support for his bid in the Democratic primary to become county commissioner, with the vote scheduled for June 6.
Heap announces candidacy for county commissioner
A candidate announces his bid for county commissioner in the upcoming primary on June 6. J M Heap thanks supporters in advance for their backing.
Treasurer candidate vow in Pike County primary
A Democratic primary statement from W. G. Mircuetr advocating for the Pike County treasurer race. He pledges faithful discharge of duty if elected and signs respectfully.
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Pike County
W. G. Mircuetr
B M Owen Seeks Democratic Nomination for Pike County Representative
A May 11 1896 notice from Hollonville Georgia announces B M Owen as a candidate for Representative of Pike County subject to the Democratic primary on June 1. The letter invites voters to support his bid and pledges service.
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Pike County
B. M. Owen
Hollonville, Ga
Molena High School Holds Commencement Sermon and Exercises
Rev J M Brittain delivered the commencement sermon at Molena High School last Sunday to a large crowd. Commencement exercises concluded Tuesday night with about one hundred students average attendance and Prof J H Lewis as principal leading a strong staff.
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J. M. Brittain
Molena
Molena High School
Brittian
J. H. Lewis
Candidate for Treasurer Seeks Democratic Party Support
A local notice announces B. B. Axx as a candidate for Treasurer of the county. He asks for friends’ support and pledges to be efficient in office if elected, noting candidacy is subject to the action of the Democratic Party.
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Pixe
Democratic Party
County Treasurer Seeks Democratic Nomination Support
A county treasurer announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination. He requests support from friends and pledges to exercise his duties with fidelity and integrity as an officer.
Pike County Tax Receiver Candidate Announces Run
J Carson announces candidacy for Tax Receiver of Pike County subject to the Democratic primary on June 6. He signs the notice with respectful address and name.
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Pike County
J Carson
Jno. L. Banks Aims for Tax Collector Post
An authorized notice announces Jno. L. Banks as a Democratic Primary candidate for Tax Collector, set for June 6. The filing signals a campaign in the upcoming primary.
Pike County Sheriff Candidate Seeks Support
E. W. Rose runs for the office of sheriff of Pike County under the Democratic Party promising a faithful discharge of duties. He respectfully solicits the support of the citizens of Pike County in an April 6 1896 message.
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Pike County
E. W. Rose
Religious Notes Quarterly Conferences and Services
The West Monroe Circuit holds its third quarterly conference at King's Chapel on the fourth Sabbath and following Monday in June. Griffin District meets in Jonesboro from July 7 to July 9. Prospect Church hosts a Sunday School celebration next Saturday with an 11 o'clock address by Rev. T L Timmons. Barnesville Methodist holds quarterly conference next Sunday with Rev. W W Wordsworth preaching. The business session follows Monday.
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West Monroe
King’s Chapel
Prospect Church
T. Ll. Timmons
Barnesville Methodist Church
W. W. Wordsworth
Pike County Georgia Democratic Treasurer Candidate Letter
A candidate for Pike County Georgia treasurer writes as a Democratic primary hopeful pledging loyalty to the party and seeking assistance. The note emphasizes commitment to follow the party voice and support from supporters.
Local travelers visit on Tuesday in city
Mr W M Kersh of the Atlanta Constitution was here Tuesday. Mr W H Mitchell of Zebulon a county treasurer candidate and one of Pike's best young men was the guest of his father Mr Robert Mitchell Tuesday night. Mr J W Sparks a well known traveling salesman was in the city Tuesday.
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W. H. Mitchell
Zebulon
Pikes
Robert Mitchell
J. W. Sparks
Pike County Ordinary Candidate Declares Candidacy
A resident announces self as candidate for the office of Ordinary of Pike County subject to the Democratic primary on June 6, 1896. The statement respectfully solicits the support of the people.
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Pike County
G A Sons Announces Candidacy for Tax Receiver
The candidate G A Sons declares run for Tax Receiver of Pike County. He states candidacy is subject to Democratic party action and promotes competency, timeliness, and faithful performance of duty.
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Pike ‘County
Democratic Party
G. A. Sons
Pretty Medals From Local Institutes Highlight Awards
Mr. T. T. Smiley completed a set of medals for Gordon Institute and Joseph E. Johnston Institute. The Gordon medals include the J. W. Hightower elocution award Edward Elder for declamation and two Pound medals for declamation and elocution. Johnston Institute honors include the Arnold Latin medal Stanford Declamation Brown General Excellence and Brown Juvenile medals.
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T. T. Smiley
Gordon Institute
Joseph E. Johnston Institute
J. W. Hightower
Edward Elder
Pound
Johnston Institute
Arnold Latin
Stafford
Brown
Tax Collector Candidate Seeks Support in Pike County
S A Howett announces his candidacy for the office of Tax Collector and asks Democratic voters in Pike County for support and votes.
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Pike County
S. A. Howett
Candidate for Ordinary of Pike County Announces Bid
A resident announces candidacy for the office of ordinary in Pike County subject to the Democratic primary on June 6. He pledges to discharge duties faithfully and honestly if nominated and elected, signing as Tuos J. Buasin.
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Pike County
Tuos. J. Buasin
A Remarkable Sale Offer For Bowel Complaint Remedy
An idea urges buying Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as affordable insurance against bowel illness. The ad claims a bottle costs 25 cents and promises quick cures with one or two doses, urging readers to buy from John H Blackburs, druggist, to avoid dangerous delays.
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John H. Blackburs
Candidate for Tax Receiver in Pike County Primary
A self introduction announces a run for Tax Receiver of Pike County in the upcoming Democratic primary on June 6. The candidate appeals for public support and pledges faithful duty performance if elected.
County Commissioners Seek Endorsement in June Primary
Local candidates announce their names for county commissioner races subject to the democratic primary on June 6. They urge voter endorsement and pledge faithful attention to county business and duties.
Community notes and visits in Barnesville fluctuating ahead of Saturday primary
Edgar L Rogers a Barnesville dry goods merchant spent a day in Atlanta while Mittie Perry returned from Macon. J L Kennedy and A J Wellmaker upgrade their stores with interior work. R J Stephens visited Hamp ton after weeks in the city. Mrs J C Ellington of Montezuma arrived, guest of Mrs S B Burr Sr. S B Burr Sr. to Monroe county for a day or two. Rev H P Myers returned from Savannah and South Georgia. Emmie Johnson and Sallie Malone from Griffin visited Miss Mabelle Veal. H L Bosworth now runs Barnesville to Atlanta for the Railway Mail Service. Gordon Institute boys travel to Griffin for a Saturday baseball game. W C Anderson returns from a three week pad trip, in improving health and restocking goods.
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Emmie Johnson
Sallie Malone
Griffin
City
Mabelle Veal
For Sale Items Include Stove Bedstead Hose and Lot on Holmes Street
Classified listing notes sale of a kitchen stove with water back, two small stoves, brass trimmed iron bedstead, 50 ft garden hose, rolling screen, small table, light wood buck board and harness, a Rochester lamp, and a fine building lot on Holmes street. A. R. Prrrn.
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Rochester
Holmes Street
A. R. Prrrn
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T. W. Cocoran
Clerk & Treas
Banks—Stephens Institute
TYBEE
Georgia's
Great Beaside Resort
MR. Jenkins Announces
Hood
BOR
W. PB. Riviey
J. B. Martews
W. C. Jexxnis
B. J.M. Heap
Jno
Jonesboro
T. Lirsey
Sue Dier
Carlinville
Illinois
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Scott
J. ‘I’. Capey Read
E. C. Arm
J.T. Trva
Edgar L. Rogers
Mittie Perry
Macon
J. L- Kennedy
Hig
A J. Wellmaker
R. J. Stephens
Hampton
J. C. Ellington
Montzuma
S. B. Burr Sr
Hig Farm
Monroe County
H. L. Bosworth
Railway Mail Service
Atlanta
W. C. Anderson
Johnson
Johnson & Johnson
New York
Watertown
Magon, GA
Murphey
S. Ramsbotham
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