Gordon Institute urged to raise permanent endowment fund
In a heartfelt essay S N Woopwakrp praises Gordon Institute in Barnesville Georgia and calls for a town wide effort to create a lasting endowment. He argues the school has built regional influence without endowment and urges trustees to start a fund, proposing an initial thousand dollars next week toward a fifty thousand dollar goal within ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horror Gazette
Gordon Institute
Barnesville
Georgia
Eton College
England
Eton
Cross Roads
Friends of Gordon Institute
Providence
S. N
Dedication of New School Auditorium in Barnesville
The grand auditorium at Barnesville School opened Monday with 8 10 am assembly. Dr J M Brittain read Psalm 119 and led prayer dedicating the building to Christian education. The event marked a milestone for the community.
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J. M. Brittain
Kempo
Brittain
Barnesville
Big Gunnery Project Underway in Barnesville
Material for a major gunnery project by Messrs Huguley and Milner is arriving and being unloaded on the old mill lot. House construction will start soon and be pushed to completion. The venture is described as a big enterprise for Barnesville.
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Messrs. Huguley & Milner
Barnesville
Heavy hail damages crops across county
A heavy hailstorm hit multiple county sections on Tuesday causing damage to young crops in several areas. Local reports note scattered property impact and ongoing assessments by agricultural officials.
New Books Adopted by South Savings Bank
The New South Savings Bank has purchased a new system of ledgers now being adopted by leading banks nationwide. Cashier G. E. Huguley calls it an improvement over the old books.
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New South Savings Bank
G. E. Huguley
Chambers Unveils Large Water-Driven Fan at Soda Fountain
William H. Chambers, the enterprising druggist, installs a large water motor powered fan for his soda fountain. The new device will serve as a notable attraction in his store.
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William H. Chambers
Chambers
Circular checks issued by Georgia Bankers Association
Circular checks issued by the Georgia Bankers Association will facilitate financial transactions with amounts from 25 cents to 50 dollars. Barnesville Savings Bank, a member, holds these checks and all member banks cash them at par.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Bankers Association
Barnesville Savings Bank
Dr Tichenor antiseptic praised by dealers in Hamilton
In Hamilton Alabama on October 16 1896 G J Wilson editor reports dealers handling Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic are well pleased with sales. Everyone who has given it a fair trial pronounces it a success and says it is all it is claimed to be.
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Hamilton
Ala
Dr. Tichenor
G. J. Wilson
News
V O Marshburn Praised For Auditorium Work In Barnesville
As chairman of the building committee in charge of the auditorium and armory construction, V O Marshburn rendered valuable service to Barnesville. He was diligent faithful and showed excellent judgment in all duties, earning the people’s appreciation.
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V. O. Marshburn
Barnesville
Marshburn
Public Exercises Planned in New Auditorium
Friday evening marks the first public events in the new auditorium. The Lysian and Eunomian literary societies celebrate their anniversary. Mr Hulon Howard cannot attend due to illness. Hon J E Pottle of Milledgeville will deliver the address and the crowd is urged to attend for a successful entertainment.
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Hulon Howard
J. E. Pottle
Milledgeville
Notable Endorsement for Chamberlain Cholera Tonic in Indiana
A. H Potter of Indianapolis reports three years of reliance on Chamberlain's Tonic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He claims it cures fully for all three of their children and cannot imagine summer without it. Sold by J. H. Blackburn Druggist.
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A. H Potter
Er. C. Atkins & Co
Indianapolis
Ind
J. H. Blackburn
Local notables and visitors listed in Barnesville
Col J J Rogers made a business trip to Atlanta Tuesday. Henry Rogers at Warm Springs holds a position until October 1. Annie Belle Lynch of Columbus Ga stays with Belle Murphey. For Sare new six room residence on Thomaston St contact Miss E G Musgrove. Rev W M Hunter spent the week in Thomaston for R E Lee Institute commencement. Mrs C D Matthews of Ypsilanti visited Tuesday and Wednesday en route to see her sister Mrs Homer Bush ill in Cuthbert. James W Cole, a Mercer University student, visited A J Mills' family last week then returned to Sharpsburg for vacation. Minnie Merritt arrived from Gainesville Tuesday to stay through commencement. she teaches at Georgia Female Seminary and is highly regarded.
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C. D. Matthews
Ypsilanti
City
Homer Bush
Cuthbert
Jas. W. Cole
Mercer University
A. J. Mills
Sharpsburg
Minnie Merritt
Gainsville
Georgia Female Seminary
Gainesville
Georgia
Barnesville
Thorough Investigation Urged for State Committee
The legislative committee led by Mr Blalock of Fayette County should conduct a careful, wide ranging, and detailed examination of all state departments. The report must be full, properly published, and provide clear information to the people about duties and expenses, benefiting the state.
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Blalock
Fayette County
Mrs Chambers Jr Travels to Knoxville for Weeks Visit
Mrs. John T. Chambers Jr. left for Knoxville Tennessee to visit friends for several weeks. Dr J R Campbell recently returned from Alabama after two weeks attending mining interests and notes rain has been badly needed in the areas he passed. Dr Campbell is heavily involved in mining ventures.
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John T. Chambers Jr
Knoxville
Tenn
J. R. Campbell
Alabama
Campbell
Doctor J M Anderson Sets Practice in Barnesville
Dr. J. M. Anderson of Holly Springs Georgia has located in Barnesville to practise medicine. He is a pleasant gentleman who comes highly recommended as a physician and is favorably impressed with Barnesville hoping to succeed there.
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J. M. Anderson
Holly Springs
Barnesville
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised for Deafness Cure
An advertisement claims deafness caused by catarrh can be cured by constitutional remedies, offering one hundred dollars for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The text notes the treatment is sold by F. J. Cuenty & Co. of Toledo and by druggists at 75 cents. It also mentions Mercer University holding a splendid commencement with expected benefits.
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Hall
F. J. Cuenty & Co
Toledo
O. Bex
Paper Ownership Denied by Major Hanson
Major J. F. Hanson denies owning any stock in the Macon Telegraph amid ongoing rumors about paper ownership and control.
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J. F. Hanson
Macon Telegraph
Legislative panel urged to probe state affairs fully
A legislative committee should conduct an exhaustive examination and report its findings. A mob lynching occurred at Urbana Ohio last Saturday with two lynchers killed, a rapist lynched, and officials forced to flee after shots were fired. Ocala banker R B McConnell killed himself before arrest. In Jeffersonville a shooting involving the Newlys Defores left R R Newly mortally wounded after ten shots.
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Legislative Committee
Urbana
R. B. McConnell
Ocala
Fla
Jeffersonville
Newlys Defores
R. R. Newly
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Jaise
Col
J. J. Rogers
Atlanta
Henry Rogers
Warm Springs
Annie Belle Lynch
Columbus, Ga
Belle Murphey
W. M. Hunter
Thomaston
R. E. Lee Institute
Dr. Finderson
Porrar Cave
Boston
Willevita Soxe
Jaconet
Dimity
Russia
Godus
Henriettas
Sarah Serges
Dickerson
Fuprichpe
Bert & Packard
Drew Selby & Co
America
J. CG. Collier CO
Insurance
Holme’s
Barnesville, Georgia
Chas. A. Hunt
C. H. Perdue
Chambers’ Drug Store
Wm. J. Cox
S. N. Woodward
B. J. Clark
Murphey Building
E. C. Elder
Thomaston Street
W.B. Smith, F. D
Dorless
B. Smith
S. D. Colbert
Barnesville, GA
Matthews Hotel
MOVE
OYE
Jackson G. Smith
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