Gordon Institute Commencement Proudly Concludes
Col J Q Nash was unwell but the week showcased military exhibitions with Company C winning the competitive drill. Will Turner becomes major, Murphey captain of Company C, Reviere captain of Company B. A sham battle on Wednesday thrilled a large crowd. Medals were awarded including Hightower to Maude Sheffield and Declamation to Walter Marshburn. The 27th annual commencement was a magnificent success, with Gordon Institute praised as best in Georgia and the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. Nash
W. R. Murphey
Will Turner
Hal Reviere
Pound
Sophmore Boys
Col
S. N. Woodward
Hightower
Maude Sheffield
Cedar Springs
Walter Marshburn
W. A. Prout Jr
Alice May Neely
Perdue
Mayer W. B. Smith
Annie Lambdin
Willie Green Pound
Rogers
T. J. Watts
Gordon Institute
Georgia
South
Barnesville
the Gazette
Notable Visitors Stop in Town for Chautauqua Week
Miss Mattie Lee Dunham of Cochran visits in the city staying with Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Evans for chautauqua. Col. G. D. Dominick of Zebulon met Mayor and Mrs. W. B. Smith. J. T. Middlebrooks left for the B. Y. P. U. convention in Columbus Georgia representing Bernesville. Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Head of Zebulon attended with Mr. Marvin Head graduation festivities. W. T. Maynard of Forsyth, a 1894 graduate and battalion officer, judged military contests this week in Barnesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Lee Dunham
Cochran
City
Z. T. Evans
Col
G. D. Dominick of
Zebulon
W. B. Smith
J. T. Middlebrooks
Columbus, Ga
Bernesville
J. M. Head
G. E. Huguley
Marvin Head
W. T. Maynard
Forsyth
Bamesyville
A Model Farm By Dr J B Suggs In Upson County
A Thomaston Times feature praises Dr J B Suggs for transforming a dilapidated farm in Upson County over two decades. Terraced gullies disappeared, soils improved, and crops including cotton and fruit trees thrive under Superintendent J M Barron. The piece highlights practical, reasoned improvements and appeals to farmers to emulate the approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upson
J. B. Suggs
J. M. Barron
Bermuda
Admiral Schley Seizes West Through Peaceful Blockade
The Chicago Record reports Admiral Schley has captured the western approaches via a tranquil blockade, signaling strategic gains without open conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record
Admiral Schley
West
Barnesville Chautauqua to welcome Hon. W. J. Bryan
Hon. Clark Howell will introduce W. J. Bryan at Barnesville on July 4 as part of the Chautauqua Association program. Howell accepted the request to give the opening remarks, promising a memorable event for Barnesville. The piece also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a remedy for constipation and related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution
W. J. Bryan
Barnesville
Dr. Pierce
Nature B
Wittiest Clubwoman Merces Leigh Charms New York Society
A profile of Mrs. Mercedes Leigh, noted for wit and Shakespearean scholarship, active in the Fortnightly Shakespeare club and college settlement work, who impressed the Prince of Wales and the pope with her intellect and charm, and who aided Montauk Point soldiers with provisions. A tease of her bon mots concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Napers
Sally
Kate Field
Mercedes Leigh
London
Prince of Wales
Shakespeare Club
Anna Randall Diehl
Leigh
New York
Montauk Point
N. Y
Lambsclub
Noted social snubs and vanity at a club gathering
In a club scene at Richfield Springs Mrs. Leigh centers attention among women of wealth and ambition. A rival boasts of a coat of arms on a pocketbook while others mock appearances and lineage. Caroline Wetherell notes the social tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richfield Springs
Tyler Captures Audience At Tennile Chautauqua
Charley Tyler delivered a grand performance as the funny man at the Tennile Chautauqua. His impersonations costumes and laughing song drew loud applause and he was recalled repeatedly as the crowd enjoyed his lively act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandersville
Charley Tyler
Chas. T. Tyler
House Party Honoring Miss Meta Murphey With Guests
Miss Meta Murphey entertains a number of friends during commencement week at a house party. Guests include Miss Lily Burbage of Brunswick Miss Lucy Bloodworth of Atlanta Miss Elizabeth Thomas of Forsyth Miss Ethel Jones of Macon Miss Edna Batmore of Cleveland Tenn Mrs Kinzie of Savannah Mr J B Jemison of Macon Mr Clarke McMichael of Atlanta Mr Eugene Whitfield of Brunswick Mr T J Simmons Jr of Macon Mr John Burbage of Brunswick and Mr Floyd Murphey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meta Murphey
Lily Burbage
Brunswick
Lucy Bloodworth
Atlanta
Elizabeth Thomas
Forsyth
Ethel Jones
Macon
Edna Batmore
Cleveland, Tenn
Kinzie
Savannah
J. B. Jemison
Clarke McMichael
Eugene Whitfield
T. J. Simmons, Jr
John Burbage
Floyd Murphey
Coca Cola Companys New Atlanta Building and Operations
The article describes Coca Cola’s new four story brick and stone Atlanta building at Edgewood avenue and College street. It details basement engines and vats, first floor shipping and sugar storage, offices on the next floor, and top floors for crude drugs and advertising material. It notes Coca Cola’s use of Coca leaves and Kola nuts, large purchases, promotional travel in early seasons, and lists incorporation in 1892 with officers Asa G. Candler and John S. Candler, plus directors Samuel C. Dobbs and Seth A. Fowle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coca Cola
Atlanta
Edgewood Avenue
College Street
Georgia
Coca-Cola Company
Asa G. Candler
John S. Candler
F. M. Robinson
Samuel C. Dobbs
Seth A. Fowle
Coca-Cola
Barnesville
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Thomaston Times
Scott
Bryan
Wittiest
Mrs. Mercedes Leigh
Tyler
Royal Baking Powder CO
York
Gola Go
Jere M. Pound
Pres
Barnesville, Ga
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