Barnesville Figures Prominent At Waycross Banquet
Barnesville shines in a Waycross banquet with hostesses Madames Pound and Hawkins praised for their service. Lucy Keen engaged to Hon. Fletcher M. Johnson, a Gainesville legislator, described as a bright Montezuma society figure. Moonshine raids in Monroe County lead to two arrests, a large beer haul and a chopped still. W. H. Castlen dies in Culloden at 67 after grippe complications.
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Barnesville
Waycross
E. A. Pound
Hawkins
Lucy Keen
Fletcher M. Johnson
Johnson
Gainesville
Lucy
Oglethorpe
Johnston
Monroe County
Arthur Goodrum
Henry Wadley
Macon
L. M. Erwin
Family Wash Pot: 150 Years Of Service At Barnesville Factory
Mr. C. E. Wallis, an employee of Barnesville Manufacturing Company, preserves a wash pot in continuous use for 150 years. The heirloom, handed down through families, remains in good condition and is doubly cherished.
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C. E. Wallis
Barnesville Manufacturing Company
Gordon Institute Recital at Kennedy's Opera House
The music department of Gordon Institute will present a Friday recital at Kennedy's Opera House on April 2. Teachers and pupils will perform showcasing strong department talent, promising a most enjoyable Barnesville event.
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Gordon Institute
Kennedy's Opera House
Barnesville
Rev H S Bradley of Oxford Praised as Able Speaker
A complimentary notice in Mondays Constitution highlights Rev. H S Bradley of Oxford Ga as a dynamic young minister who filled the First Methodist pulpit in Barnesville when Dr Hopkins was away. The visiting preacher impressed a large congregation with eloquence and strength of voice.
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Barnesville
H. S. Bradley
Oxford
First Methodist Church
Hopkins
Bradley
Barnesville Enterprise Debuts In Town News
The Barnesville Enterprise begins weekly publication in Barnesville, started by Rev. H. A. Hodges and Mr. M. Cabaniss. The first issue appeared Saturday with praise for the newspaper and an aim to succeed in local journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
H. A. Hodges
M. C. Cabaniss
Memorial Association Meeting Called at Blalock House
The Barnesville Memorial Association requests all members to meet at the Blalock House Friday afternoon March 12 at 3 oclock. There is important business to transact. Mrs. A J Blalock, President.
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Barnesville Memorial Association
Blalock House
A. J. Blalock
Whitaker Opens New Grocery Next Door to Taylor
Mr E W Whitaker opens a new grocery store in the room next to Mr J F Taylor. He offers a well stocked selection of family and fancy groceries and expects solid business. Whitaker has run a beef market for the past year or two.
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E. W. Whitaker
J. F. Taylor
Whitaker
Music Department at Gordon Institute Grows
Mrs. James M. Cochrane reports sixty six pupils in the Gordon Institute music department the largest in five years. With three teachers needed to handle duties a new piano will be added this week and the department remains in prosperous condition under Mrs Cochrane’s leadership.
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James M. Cochrane
Gordon Institute
Cochrane
Pretty Show Window in Barnesville Store
The show window in Mr. M. Friedman’s store is praised as one of Barnesville’s prettiest. It is tastefully arranged to display goods, with Mr. M. Stein credited for the setup. Bright electric light enhances its brilliance at night.
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Scott
Money to loan on Pike county farms
J J Garland of The Rock Georgia advertises a loan offering of 50200 dollars on improved Pike county farms. Old loans are transferred into the applicant's company.
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Pike County
Eye Ear Nose Doctor to Visit Barnesville
Dr. J Harvey Moore of Atlanta renowned in Georgia as an eye ear and throat specialist will lecture in Barnesville on March 19 and 20. He will see patients at the Matthews Hotel on those dates and brings strong testimonials from Georgia's leading figures.
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J. Harvey Moore
Atlanta
Georgia
Barnesville
Matthews Hotel
New Residence Planned for Barnesville Area
A lot has been purchased for a new home in Barnesville and construction will begin soon. Plans will be drawn shortly and full details are expected to be announced at an early date.
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Barnesville
Loafer Tricks at Joe W. Reeves Cash Store
A street dialogue exposes a shopkeeper known as Joe W. Reeves who advertises low prices by offering private word to customers. A customer laments non itemized pricing while the loafer proclaims his quest to find the cheapest store and urges shoppers to spend a quarter that goes further at Reeves' establishment.
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Loafer
Joe W. Reeves
Barnesville
Riot at Police Court Tension After City Festival
Mayor Huguley presided over a lengthy police court session after a church festival riot among local Black residents. Sid Stroud suffered a knife wound from Walter Blalock, bound over to county court with a $150 bond. Lucius Oneal faces two bonds totaling $100 for concealed weaponry and pistol threat. Andrew Nelson fined $10 or 20 days for riot involvement. Col J J Rogers represented the city.
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Huguley
Lucius Oneal
Andrew Nelson
Col
J. J. Rogers
Preaching at Milner by Rev L B Wilson
Rev L B Wilson editor Congregational Methodist will fill Milner pulpit next Sunday both morning and evening. Rev Rolfe Hunt requests the Gazette to announce the invitation to hear him as a spiritual helpful preacher.
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Rolfe Hunt
Barnesville
the Gazette
L. B. Wilson
Congregational Methodist
Milner
Mr. Wilson
Fannie May Clarey and J E Hawkins Wed in Barnesville
Miss Fannie May Clarey and Mr J E Hawkins married by Rev George W Stocks at his Barnesville home after a planned runaway. The couple returned to the Hawkins residence near Piedmont where they will reside.
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Fannie May Clarey
J. E. Hawkins
George W. Stocks
Barnesville
Mr. Stocks
Hawkins
Piedmont
For Sale Two Building Lots on Zebulon Street
A. L. Mills of Barnesville Georgia advertises two building lots on Zebulon Street for cash sale. The offer promises cheap price.
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Zebulon Street
A. L. Mills
Barnesville
Protracted Methodist Service Attracts Community Attendance
The Methodist church held three daily services from last Thursday with Rev. W. S. Stevens and Rev. H. A. Hodges preaching. Congregations have filled the house seeking spiritual renewal and church growth.
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Methodist Church
W. S. Stevens
H. A. Hodges
Be Safe Deposit Tip Cautions Home Money Transfer
Readers advised to avoid sending money from home and to use the Barnesville Savings Bank described as unbreakable for deposits. The note emphasizes secure banking practices and local financial guidance.
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Barnesville Savings Bank
New Repair Shop Opens in Barnesville
J. W. Wooparv announces a repair shop at the rear of A. O. Murphey & Hunt's warehouse in Barnesville Georgia offering overhaul work on buggies wagons and farm gear for 1897 with Charles Chatfield a skilled horse shoer and guaranteed satisfaction inviting calls for trials.
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A. O. Murphey & Hunt
Charles Chatfield
J. W. Wooparv
Barnesville
For Sale Hammond Hotel Thomaston Ga House and Lot
For sale on reasonable terms in Thomaston Georgia the Hammond Hotel with ten rooms parlor office six bedrooms dining room kitchen and outbuildings on a one acre corner lot near the public square. Price three thousand dollars on any terms wanted. Agent W T Hammond.
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Thomaston
Hammond Hotel
Public Square
W. T. Hammond
Agt
Local notices and social updates from area residents
Captain B M Turner returns from Macon improved. Miss Rosa Colwell shows great improvement. J W Adams travels to Fort Gables for ten days on farming matters. M E Willis of Liberty Hill noted as a prominent young man. Alfred Chappell and Mrs Ethridge of Liberty Hill visit Spruce home. George W Grice travels to Forsyth for photographic work.
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J. W. Adams
Fort Gables
M.E. Willis
Liberty
Hill
Alfred Chappell
Frank . Ethridge
Liberty Hill
M. D. Spruce
Distinguished Atlanta Doctor Visits Canton for Medical Meet
Dr. J Har vey Moore eye ear nose and throat specialist from Atlanta attended the North Georgia Medical Association session in Canton and performed a skilled eye operation on Charlie Wilsorf. He will be at Matthews Hotel Friday and Saturday March 19 and 20 for consults in Barnesville readers urged to seek treatment locally.
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Canton
J. Harvey Moore
Atlanta
North Georgia Medical Association
South Carolina
Dr. Moore
Philadelphia
New York
Jefferson Medical College
Pennsylvania
Georgia
South
Charlie Wilsorf
Moore
Little Charlie
A. B. Vaughan
Eugene McCanless
Coleman
Anthony Fair
Buffington
Inez Collier Weds F J Sykes at Hendrix Ga
Yesterday at Hendrix Georgia Miss Inez Collier married Mr F J Sykes. The couple is well known in the area and received many hearty congratulations on the happy union.
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Hendrix
Inez Collier
F. J. Sykes
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U. S
W. H. Castlen
Culloden
Gonert
Dr. Bradley
J. J. Garland
the Rock, Ga
Jor. W. Reeves
Gupid
B. M. Turner
Rosa-Colwell
George W. Grice
Forsyth
Sykes
Collier
Scott & Bowne
Moffis Jacobs
Barnesville, GA
J. W. Aightower
Barnesville, GI
J. W. Hightower
Roc
IOC
J. R. Deavours
C. B. Rouss
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