Notable Visitors and Local Notables Pass Through Barnesville
Forsyth solicitor general Col O H B Bloodworth was in Barnesville to the citys notable figures. Dr B J Clark and Mr Jesse E Wright returned from visits and study. Fred Dismuke appointed US deputy marshal at Columbus. Col J E F Matthews considered for Upson county ordinary. Hon J S Pope seen in town. M H Connally of Jacksonville, railman, in the city to visit family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broodworth
O. H. B. Bloodworth
Forsyth
Flint
Col. Bloodworth
Barnesville
Wricit
Jesse E. Wright
Medical
Louisville
Wright
Gordon Institute
Dismuke
Fred Dismuke
United States
Columbus
Connally
M. H. Connally
Jacksonville
Fla
Louisville & Nashville Railway Company
Connelly
Pioneer Citizen Dies in Barnesville Community
In the death of Mr. Wilson Clark on February 23, the town mourns a pioneer citizen who lived in Barnesville since 1826. He was ninety, father of A. S. Clark, and known before Barnesville existed. A. S. Clark thanks the community for kindness shown in his father’s last days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Clark
Barnesville
A. S.clark
A. S. Clark
Ministers' Union to Convene in Baptist Church Next Tuesday
The Baptist Ministers and Deacons Union will meet in the Baptist church next Tuesday at 10 o clock in the morning. Many ministers and deacons from the state section are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ministers
Baptist Church
A Successful Man from Barnesville Brings Prosperity to Red Hills
The piece highlights Samuel Morgan Howard’s rise from debt to owning 800 acres near Barnesville with paid property and growing improvements. He expanded through purchases like the Butts place and Murphey Mill, turning land into productive ventures. A German colony option fell through, underscoring his land value and potential for water power and rock quarries for manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Lanier
Red Hills
Georgia
Barnesville
Samuel Morgan Howard
Johnathan Stewart
Stewart
Howard
Butts Place
Murphey Mill
Track Extension Serves Lumber Freight at Central Depot
A side track extending west from the mainline under Turner and Prout's planning mill will reach the Central water tank to handle lumber coal and other carload freight without entering the depot. The adjacent spur by the new passenger depot will be removed for clear views. The passenger depot nears completion and soon will be occupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner & Prout
Central
Blue Birds Reported by Dr Cotter in Pine Mountains
Dr. R. O. Cotter, while traveling in West Pike's pine mountains last week, spotted a pair of blue birds. He noted they are the first sighting in over two years since the severe February freeze that wiped out the local blue bird population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Cotter
Pine Mountains
West Pike
Milner Teacher Miss Leila Holmes Runs Noted Midway School
Miss Leila Holmes of Milner operates a respected midtown school at Midway earning eminent satisfaction as a teacher. She graduated from Gordon Institute and is well known and esteemed in Barnesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leila Holmes
Milner
Midway
Gordon Institute
Barnesville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edgar L. Rogers
Ghose and
Middle Georgia
Hammerslaugh Bros
New York
Strause & Bros
Baltimore
J. W. Losse
St. Louis
America
Smith
Ilton W. Smith
Monroe
Jackson G. B&f
Jno. F. Dickinson
Stiffin House
Agency For
Nunnally's
Heinz
Boston
Gray
the Grocer
ClLark
B. J. Clark
Cuthbert
Matthews
J. E. F. Matthews
Thomaston
Upson County
J. C. Williams
Pike
Pope
Flint Circuit
Boynton
Ministers’ and Deacons’ Union
Blue Birds
J.H. Blackburn
M. Mapsnduph
Ladies Union
Germain
Marshburn
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