Two Couples Unite in Double Wedding at Barnesville
A small romance blossomed from the Kendrick-Haygood union as Miss Florrie Haygood and Mr. Alex Lesuer joined hands and lives in Thomaston. The newlyweds, now Mr. and Mrs. Lesner, arrived in Barnesville Tuesday amid warm congratulations from a surprised community. Both couples are well known and cherished locally, with longstanding acquaintance factored into their decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendrick — Haygood
Florrie Haygood
Alex Lesuer
Near
Milner
Talbot County
Miss Haygood
Mr. Lesuer
Thomaston
Lesner
Barnesville
Barnesville Tax Likely Hurting Town, Electric Rates Examined
A. A. M. argues Barnesville taxes are too high and electric light charges excessive. He compares rates in Oglethorpe Valdosta Waycross Eastman Graceville Logansport and links costly power to burdening residents and hindering growth. He urges municipal control of the electric plant to reduce costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epiror
Barnesvale
Barnesville
Georgia
Oglethorpe
Valdosta
Waycross
Eastman
Graceville
Minn
Logansport
Ind
Alarm as Whistle at Smith & Sons Shops Blows All Night
During a storm last Saturday night the engine whistle at J. G. Smith & Sons shops blew for hours after being blown open by a gust. Citizens woke and went to the shops, fearing a distress signal.
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Messrs. J. G. Smith & Sons
Woman's Club department to meet Saturday at Blalock home
The department of child study and physical culture of the Woman's Club will meet Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the apartment of Mrs. J T Blalock, hosted by Mrs. S K Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Child Study and Physical Culture
The
Woman's Club
J T. Blalock
S. K. Cook
Mose Lyon and kin visit Spruce family Sunday
Mr Mose Lyon and a sister Miss Etta and Miss Etta Akin of Yatesville visited the family of Mr M D Spruce Sunday. They are well known young people in this community.
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Mose Lyon
Etta
Etta Akin
Yatesville
M. D. Spruce
Strayed Shoats Sought Near Louis Collier
Two young pigs missing described as a black and white spotted shoat and a red jersey, about forty five pounds each. Anyone with information should contact Louis Collier.
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Louis Collier
Excellent room on first floor for two boarders
Classified notice requests applicants for a first floor room fit for two boarders. The notice names Mrs J. M. Murpney as the contact for applying.
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J. M. Murpney
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Cures Piles
Local advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for piles and scalds promising quick relief. The brief claims the product heals burns and bras related irritation.
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DeWitt
Kendrick Haygood Wedding in Talbot County
Tuesday in Talbot county Miss Minnie May Kendrick wed Floyd Haygood. The quiet home ceremony had only a few friends and relatives present. The couple traveled from Thomaston to their Barnesville home near Gogginsville, and many local friends offer congratulations.
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Talbott County
Minnie May Kendrick
Floyd Haygood
Tur
Barnesville
Thomaston
Gogginsville
Tue Gazerrr
April the Fire Offers Month of Shoe Bargains
The Hearn's Shoe Store in Barnesville announces a month of opportunities with every pair of shoes at cost. Every customer who buys shoes valued at one dollar or more in the next thirty days will receive a free package of Arbuckle's coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Arbuckle
Hearn
Suor
Mrs. C. W. Brown Dies in Blakely Ga
News reached The Gazette of the death of Mrs. C. W. Brown in Blakely Georgia. Burial planned in Barnesville likely today. The obituary notes she was a good woman who has fallen asleep to her heavenly reward.
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Blakely
C. W. Brown
Barnesville
Petition for Community Mills Incorporation in Pike County Georgia
Petition seeks superior court approval to form The Community Mills an industrial community in Barnesville Pike County to build operate a cotton factory knitting mills and related ventures with branch industries statewide The plan sets capital stock at 100000 with 10000 primary stock and 90000 subordinate stock primary stock nontransferable except inheritance and capped 3 percent dividend while subordinate stock carries no dividends Profits to fund future communities and humanitarian projects for twenty year term with renewal option Signed by W M Whitaker attorney for petitioners and associates
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Georgia
Pike Country
Superior Court
Said County
United States
Pike
Whitaker
Guano Buying and Cotton Debt Weigh on Farmers
The article criticizes farmers for buying guano at high prices under a supposed trust and argues the all cotton plan worsens debt. It uses a debt example to show how costs exceed returns, urging delay, cash price competition, and avoidance of ruinous credit.
Atlanta milliner Lula Merrill to lead Maddux & Son shop
Miss Lula Merrill of Atlanta arrives in the city to take charge of the millinery department at Maddux and Son. She is described as a fine milliner and skilled in hat design.
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Lula Merrill
Atlanta
Maddux & Son
Grip lets go when you take Miles' Nervine
A historical health claim describes relief from grip and similar pains when using Miles' Nervine. The text notes soothing effects and recommends the remedy for experiential comfort, framing it as an accepted cure offered by a recognized patent medicine line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grip
Farmer Quote on Learning and Mortgages
A farmer laments that people may never learn what is best as they deal with prior loans and mortgages and seem to undermine themselves. The fragment suggests caution about financial decisions and self-harm through mismanagement.
Bank of Molena Organized in Georgia
The Bank of Molena has been organized at Molena Georgia and will open this week for business. H P Powell and Robert Holmes of Barnesville Savings Bank helped organize it. W S Witham serves as president and W L Pirkle of Buford is cashier. Directors include H G Jordan J M Brooks J P Carreker W H Brooks and Zack Lawrence.
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Bank of
Molena
Messrs
H. G. Jordan
J. M. Brooks
J. P. Carreker
W. H. Brooks
Zack Lawrence
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Quick Cure Claims
A brisk patient demands rapid relief for ailments, rejecting theories of cause. The ad touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier that supposedly cures 98 percent of consumptive cases and other bronchial diseases, presenting it as a microbe hunter and healer for scrofulous blood with no need for lengthy explanations.
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Thas
Hall's Great Discovery touted as kidney and bladder cure
An 1898 Texas advertisement claims Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles, gravel, diabetes, emissions, rheumatism, and irregularities in men and women, with child bladder regulation. One bottle mailed for $1, two months treatment. testimonial from a traveler praising the cure.
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Hall
E. W. Hal
P. O. Box
Waco
Texas
W. A. Wright
Barnesville
A Fine Instrument for Dr. Huguley Practice
Dr. G Pope Huguley has received a large, fine galvanic battery for use in his practice. It is the latest improved make and of great value, larger than ordinary batteries. He has been successful as a physician and now equips himself thoroughly in all branches of his profession.
Hall's Hair Renewer Promises Healthier Hair
An early cosmetic ad touts Hall's Hair Renewer as a remedy to dry harsh hair. It claims the product restores oil, making hair healthy soft and pliable.
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Hall
Fertilizer Endorsements From Georgia Farmer Groups
A set of testimonials from Griffn and Lamont area clubs and farmers praising the Southern Phosphate Works of Macon Ga. for ammoniated goods and acid phosphates. D. J. Proctor is the local representative. Clubs report purchasing 250 to 300 tons annually and commend the product quality and guaranteed analysis.
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Griffn
Griffin Club
D. J. Proctor
Southern Phosphate Works
Macon
Joan F. Ogletree
W. C. Manley
L. T. Jesteer
G. Mauldin
E. L. Rocers
Lamont
Redbone Club
Monroe County
Proctor
Georgia
G. W. Lancrorp
Barnesville
J. G. McGoveu
Horne
H. N. Sappractron
E. F. Mappox
N. J. Owen
Goceans
Goggans Club
Forsyth
Frank
E. R. Roberts
Stephen D. Jackson
Lee J. Sutton
Hunt to handle Southern Phosphate goods in Barnesville
Mr. J. L. Hunt will handle the Southern Phosphate goods at Barnesville Georgia this season and will be glad to see his friends and price them before they buy.
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J. L. Hunt
Barnesville
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Haygood—Lesuer
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Barnesvilles
Kendrick—Haygood
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bank of Molena
Cuthbert
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Northwestern
Eneas S. Murphey
Middle Ga
Barnesville, Ga
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