Murder in Upson County Claims Prominent Farmer
A Thomaston report says Matthew McCord, a respected farmer, was killed near his home around 9 pm by an ambush while walking the highway. The body lay behind his garden with multiple head wounds from a Winchester. Jim Moore and son Charlie are charged. Jim confesses aiding the act, instructing Charlie to shoot. The coroner’s jury has not yet reached a verdict.
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Upson
Thomaston
Matthew McCord
McCord
Ublic
Winchester
Messrs. Moore
Frank Sheperd
Garner
Jim Moore
Charlie
Mosses Thrive in Patagonian Urwalds Sinking Explorer
German traveler Herr Dusen reports Patagonia’s west coast hosts mosses of all species in extraordinary abundance The plants form vast heaps and can envelop a person up to the armpits during exploration
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr Dusen
Patagonia
Bryan in Barnesville praised for Bryan address favor
The Atlanta Constitution editorial lauds Barnesville for its thriving schools industries and chautauqua association which secured William J. Bryan to speak on Independence Day. The piece praises democracy and Bryan as a leading voice and anticipates a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Barnesville
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Democratic Party
Barnesville Chautauqua Association
Hall's Great Discovery Kidney Cure Promise in 1899 Ad
A Texas wonder claims one bottle of Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, semen disorders, back pain, rheumatism, and regulates child urinary issues. Sold by W A Wright in Barnesville. E W Hart of St Louis advertises mail delivery from Waco Texas. testimonial from G W Williams assistant police chief praises the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
E. W. Hart
St. Louis
Waco
Tex
Holiness Meeting Held at Methodist Church
Every Monday evening a holiness gathering takes place at the Methodist church conducted by Rev. W. S. Stevens. The service is well attended with testimony meetings and is one of the church’s regular appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
W. S. Stevens
Barnesville soda fountains prep for big season
Three Barnesville fountains led by J. H. Blackburn, W. C. Jordan & Bro., and Dr. W. A. Wright have repainted or revamped to attract customers. The town boasts soda water rivals to any Georgia city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Messrs
J. H. Blackburn
W. C. Jordan
Barnesville Chautauqua and Gordon Institute Mentioned
The upcoming Barnesville month includes Gordon Institute events and a chautauqua July 2 8. Notables mention Gordon trained leaders Graham Johnson Leila Pattillo Morgan County Buckhead Edward Elder Mercer University speaker Eugene Brittain. Emphasizes school pride and public health by urging cleanup to curb disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Brittain
Mercer University
Gordon Institute
Mrs J C Dozier Dies At Eight Miles From Barnesville
Mrs J C Dozier died at her husband’s home eight miles from Barnesville after long illness. She was a Methodist and well regarded. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon with Rev W S Stevens delivering the sermon. Interment followed in Greenwood Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Dozier
Barnesville
Methodist Church
W. S. Stevens
Greenwood Street
Band Benefit At Auditorium For Gordon Institute Cadet Band
A Friday evening benefit concert at the auditorium supports the Gordon Institute Cadet band. Featured performances include Miss Mary W Lovelace and Miss M Kathryn Lockhart alongside the band. Admission is 25 cents with schoolchildren at 15 cents or two for 25 cents.
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Gordon Institute
Mary W. Lovelace
M. Kathryn Lockhart
Pelham High picks Brittain as principal for next year
In Pelham Georgia the Pelham school board elected Rev Chas M Brittain of Barnesville as principal for the coming year. He previously served as assistant principal under Prof K C Moore and is well regarded locally. Miss Kalla Mai Odum was re elected primary teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leila Pattillo
Gordon Institute
Enterprise
Morgan County
Buckhead
Atlanta Journal
Pelham
Chas. M. Brittain
Barnesville
Pelham High School
Brittain
K. C. Moore
Kalla Mai Odum
Barnesville Chautauqua Presents Grand Series of Lectures and Music
The Barnesville Chautauqua offers a rich program from July 2 to 8 featuring the Fifth Regiment Band with the Schubert Glee Club and noted soloists, lectures by Thomas Dixon Jr and George Wendling, and a finale of combined musical talent. Railroads offer round trip fares from Georgia and an inter-county teachers institute is planned with education leaders from Nashville, Athens, and Gordon Institute.
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Lansing Burrows
Schuberts
Cathedral Isles
School of Experience
Thomas Dixon
Fifth Regiment
Chautauqua
William Jennings Bryan
John B. Gordon
Georgia
W.S. Payne
Peabody Normal College
Nashvile
Tenn
G. R. Glenn
G. G. Bond
Athens
Jere M. Pound
Gordon Institute
Barnesville
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W. W.lambdin
Ars. JL. Mont
MO. D. Jordan
Savannah, Ga
Keesee
Mo.t. Boipru Nur
Macon
W. W. Landrum
Jerem. Pound
W. A. Wright
Tula Willis
Cabanissa
City
W. H. Willis
Mythie White
Osterman
Harry Grimsley
Nellie Head
B. J. Head
Jackson G. Smith
Griffin
Julius W. Gresham
Henry Matthews
Ypsilantia
Matthews Hotel
C. S. Barrett
Upson County
Mr. Curry
Sybil Curry
Key West, Fla
Capt. L. FE. Veal
Carro
Annie Lou Talley
Atlanta
Maybelle Veal
Arabia
Persia
L. Houmes
Nashville, Tenn
Galveston, Tex
Draughon
Savannah
Texarkana
Texas
Geo. A. Lowe
Market St
Phil
Wilton Ave
Potrar
Dave Cour
Rope
Boston
Graham Johnson
San Juan
Porto Rico
Edward Elder
West Pike
Williamson High School
Everbody
Scott
the Band Entertainment
Smith
J. G. Smith & Sons
Barnesville Chautauqua
Chautauqua Assembly
Schubert Glee Club
Catherine Taylor
Chicago
Lucius M. Hiatt
New York
Joseph W. Lucas
Harvey L. Bassett
Cincinnati
Frank T. Johnson
Thomas Dixon, Jr
Stonewall Jackson
George R. Wendling
Alba Heywood
S. G. McLendon
A. S. Clay
A. D. Candler
Flom duBignon
Dupont Guerry
L.L. D
Abraham Lincoln
Henry Watterson
Miss Taylor
Fr. Hiatt
Th. Lucas
Mr. Bassett
Mr. Johnson
Pres
Barnesville, Ga
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