Town Notes Amid Elections and Local Happenings
Capt Eur Murphey wins Justice of the Peace in the 5383rd district Georgia militia. Dr S G Harp voices disillusionment with politics. Rev T G Scott ill with abscess of the liver, critical but hopeful. J C Collier returns from New York with bargains, reports his office as Barnesville branch. Mrs J J Rogers buys ponies and a phaeton for a handsome turnout. Calder B Willinghaw celebrates eleventh birthday in Macon on February 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eur. Murphey
Georgia
Robert L. Merritt
Barnesville
Sparta
J. C. Collier
J. C. Collier Co
Worth Street
New York City
New York
Barnesville House
Calder B. Willinghaw
Macor
Gordon Institute
Macon
Barnesville sees business growth with repairs and factory prospects
Prof Wallace Bankston reports John Owens killed a mad dog after alarm raised by Bankston in Barnesville. Meanwhile Murphey and Black plan to convert a former ten pen alley into a paint shop and expand their brick shop. Local leaders see strong potential for a Barnesville Wagon factory boosting the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace W. Bankston
John Owens
J. W. Bush
Bankston
Murphey
Black
Beckham and daughter visit to be examined by county official
Mr. K. Y. Beckham and his daughter Miss Genie traveled to the city on Saturday to be examined by County School Commissioner Edward Elder. Beckham is a well known Barnesville teacher and respected man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Y. Beckham
Genie
Edward Elder
Beckham
Barnesville
Mr. R. B. Goodwyn Improves After Freight Car Fall
Mr. R. B. Goodwyn, who recently fell from a freight car, is unloading some cargo and sprained his foot, but is improving and still walks with a crutch.
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R. B. Goodwyn
Barnesville News Highlights Local Community Notices
Local items note sidewalk fencing issues and church activities across town. The B Y P A meets at the Kennedy home on Zebulon Street to study a different Bible book each week, Ecclesiastes this week, with readings and three papers. Reverend Timmons reports a fruitful Prospect church service and generous mission support. Dr W A Wright advertises a frog throat remedy. newspaper ads praised. Gov Atkinson appoints A O Murphey to represent Georgia at the Mexico Exposition. Literary club meets at Dr J L Fogg’s with sixty six members. Pastor Brinsfield preaches at the Methodist church. Dr J M Brittain delivers first sermon at the Baptist church. Traveling salesman W C Anderson departs Barnesville for western Georgia, returning home afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Y. P. A. of the Baptist Church
J. L. Kennedy
Zebulon Street
Ecclesiastes
B. M. Turner
Little Miss Flannie Shockley Fractures Collar Bone
Little Miss Flannie Shockley fell from steps on Brown Avenue last week and broke a collar bone. Doctors M. A. Clark and Pope Huguley attended her and she has been improving. doctors hope for a rapid healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flannie Shockley
Brown Avenue
Bachelor physician seeks suitable matrimonial correspondent
The Gazette carries a notice from a bachelor physician seeking a fair correspondent for marriage with careful letter addressing to avoid confusion. Mrs. J. M. Cochrane reports Gordon Institute music department thriving with new pupils daily and anticipates hiring a top southern vocalist as teacher and singer for upcoming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cochrane
Gordon Institute
Cochrane
South
Mesers J. W. Stafford and Sons Advertised as Leading Merchants
The Gazette highlights J. W. Stafford and Sons as forward buying merchants near to spring stock. They are described as the largest dealers in Pike, Upson and Monroe counties with a growing business and broad selection. Frank Stafford’s return from New York is expected to bring new, novel and cheap goods for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers J. W. Safford and Sons
Gazette
Frank Stafford
New York
Pike
Upson
Monroe
F.M. Stafford
Metropolis
Zeigler
Lester
Cold dangers and treatment urged in Cincinnati Gazette
The Cincinnati Gazette warns that colds can lead to serious illness and urges prompt treatment. It cites many fatal illnesses beginning with minor symptoms and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by Jno. H. Blackburn, Druggist, in 25 and 50 cent bottles.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Tale Vy Jno
H.blackburn
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Dgar L. Rogers
Edgar L. Rogers
Barnesville, GA
Turner & Progt
T. W. Cochran
Ella Mills
5. G. Harp
Piedmont
T. G. Scott
Monroe County
Justice of the Peace
J. J. Rogers
T. H. Timmons
Prospect Church
W. A. Wright
A. O. Murphey
Atkinson
Mexico
Brinsfield
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
J. M. Brittein
W.C. Anderson
Bairnesville
Blackburn'’S
U. S
W. Stafford & Sons
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