Confederate Veterans Gather for Gen Gordon Address
Confederate Veterans nationwide around Barnesville are invited to hear Gen. John B. Gordon speak on Wednesday June 16. Veterans should meet at Maj. John T. Hunt’s Granite Warehouse office at 9 AM to receive badges and coordinate the day’s ceremonies. An escort will accompany Gordon to the auditorium and a reunion session in the afternoon will feature his address to old comrades.
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Barnesville
John B. Gordon
John T. Hunt
Granite Warehouse
Gen. Gordon
Entertaining Benefit at Kennedy's Opera House for Barnesville Blues
Local talent presented a Friday evening show at Kennedy's Opera House to benefit the Barnesville Blues. The program opened with Frank M. Stafford in Innocent, directed music by Mrs. J. M. Cochrane, followed by a minstrelsy segment featuring I. M. Stafford C. T. Tyler J. M. Cochrane Emmett W. Elder J. A. Blalock R. L. Swatts George Crowder Seah Love P. H. Williams. The performance drew praise for jokes singing and overall quality and raised a neat sum for the Barnesville Blues.
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Barnesville
Kennedy’s
Opera House
Frank M. Stafford
J. M. Cochrane
Messrs. I. M. Stafford
C. T. Tyler
Emmett W. Elder
J. A. Blalock
R. L. Swatts
George Crowder
Seah Love
P. H. Williams
Departure of Prof Jere M Pound from Georgia Normal College
The 1897 commencement exercises mark the end of Prof. Jere M Pound’s tenure at the Georgia Normal College. He served as head of pedagogy for a year after resigning the presidency of Gordon Institute to join the college. Trustees, city residents, and the faculty express deep regret, noting his gifts and the statewide value of his future work.
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Atlanta Journal
Milledgeville
Georgia Normal College
Jere M. Pound
Pound
Gordon Institute
Barnesville Plans Greatest Day With Graduation Address
The town of Barnesville expects Gen. John B. Gordon to deliver the graduation address at the new auditorium on Wednesday June 16 with thousands visiting. Merchants urged to close all stores and businesses to honor the occasion and ensure a grand success.
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Barnesville
John B. Gordon
Rogers Thrashed 2014 Bushels Oats From 24 Acres
Edgar L. Rogers harvested 2014 bushels of fine oats from 24 acres of land using the improved red rust proof variety. He estimates at least one sixth of the crop was lost in cutting, with about 500 bushels gathered on the lot near his home.
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Edgar L. Rogers
Rogers
Barnesville Blues Thank Barnesville Community
The Barnesville Blues express heartfelt thanks to managers talent contributors and the public who attended last Friday's benefit to fund new regulation caps. Committee chair J. F. Howard signs with M. M. Extiorv R. Powex Stephens, affirming the group’s unity with Barnesville and promising continued worthy effort.
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Barnesville
J. F. Howard
M. M
R. Powex
Stephens
Mrs. J. B. Mathews Dies in Barnesville
The community of Barnesville and Pike county mourns the death of Mrs. J. B. Mathews wife of Dr. J. B. Mathews clerk of Pike Superior court after a period of illness. Her passing last Saturday brings sorrow to many who knew her and sympathy is extended to her husband and family.
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Barnesville
Pike County
J. B. Mathews
Pike Superior Court
Barnesville Merchants Urge Early Shopping for 6:30 PM Closings
Merchants and salesmen in Barnesville appeal to shoppers to finish purchases by 6:30 PM to allow stores to close on time. The public is urged to pace their shopping and support orderly closures.
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Barnesville
Manufacturing Executive Considers Barnesville Site
Mr. H. L. Nick of New Orleans stays with Mr. William Gee in Barnesville for several days while evaluating a possible relocation of his firm H. L. Nick & Co, manufacturers of ladies shirts. He is impressed with Barnesville and may move the plant here.
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H. L. Nick
New Orleans
Barnesville
William Gee
Nick
H. L. Nick & Co
Atlanta Journal Celebrates Tenth Birthday Edition
The Atlanta Journal released a special edition last Saturday under current management to mark its tenth birthday. The paper touts itself as a great success and an institution the state can be proud of.
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Atlanta Journal
All Day Singing Planned at Mid Way Church
On the third Sunday in July an all day singing event will be held at Mid way church near Barnesville. The occasion is expected to be a pleasant community gathering with music and fellowship throughout the day.
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Midway Church
Barnesville
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