Barnesville Manufacturing Boom Highlighted in Gazette
The Gazette reproduces a Constitution feature detailing Barnesville’s growing manufacturing base. It notes two cotton mills drawing foreign capital, Bibb Manufacturing’s local acquisition and dividend activity, the Oxford Knitting Mills underwear plant, the Georgia Underwear Company, Hansen-Crawley and two buggy factories, and the Stafford-Huguley Hosiery Works. Mayor W. B. Smith and Hugo lely prominence, with Huguley praised as a key proponent of Barnesville’s industrial rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
W. B. Smith
Bibb Manufacturing Company
Macon
Messrs
J. L. Fogg
J. L. Kennedy
J. F. Taylor
J. C. Collier Company
Oxford Knitting Mills
Georgia Underwear Company
New Orleans
Hanson-Crawley
South
Summers Buggy Company
Jackson G. Smith
Stafford-Huguley Hosiery Company
Huguley
Mayor and banker champion Barnesville progress
The text lauds a former mayor and cashier of New South Savings Bank for advancing water works bonds and building a top water system. It notes his push for electric lights and an $8,000 Gordon Institute auditorium, both completed and standing as monuments to his tireless work. It praises Barnesville’s water lights and power attracting manufacturing and weekly circulation of hundreds of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Savings Bank
Gordon Institute
Barnesville
Engine Repaired Sparks Output At Stafford-Huguley Mill
The Stafford-Huguley Holstery Co. repaired its engine after two and a half days of downtime, leaving about fifty workers idle. By noon Thursday the mill ran at full capacity producing 300 pairs of hose daily and on Friday received an order for 1000 dozen ladies hose. Gainer Turner serves as book keeper and shipping clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stafford-Huguley Holstery Co
Gainer Turner
Hall's Great Discovery Kidney Cure Sold in 1897
An advertisement from Waco Texas promotes Hall's Great Discovery as a universal kidney and bladder cure. It claims relief for gravel diabetes seminal issues back pain and bladder irregularities in men and women and even bladder troubles in children. The notice includes endorsements from Rev. L B Pounps and lists W A Wright Barnesville Ala as sellers.
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Hall
E. W. Hart
Clanton
Ala
Waco
Texas
L. B
War Talk at Barbershop Sparks Racial War Commentary
In a barber shop discussion at O. M. Jones, Ellis Johnson the bootblack declares that sending Black soldiers to Cuba would doom the United States, saying whites will lose the war as Black fighters swim to Florida when shooting begins. The remark reflects racial tensions and wartime anxieties in public talk.
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O. M. Jones
Ellis Johnson
Bootblack
United States
Cuba
Florida
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as universal cure
An emancipation era style remedy claims to heal cuts sores ulcers fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with piles cured or money refunded. Sold by W A Wright at 25 cents a box.
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W. A. Wright
Al Pleasant Affair at Cleveland Home in Wartrace
Mr and Mrs T S Cleveland hosted a refined dinner for Wartrace and nearby guests to honor their nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Hugh Arnold. The decor was elegant the dining room displayed flowers and a carved table of fine foods. Guests included Price Erwin Joseph Arnold Jr Jno F Osborne P A Murphey Lee Blanton Mabel Kathryn Arnold Caroline Cleveland Sue Milner Hattie Arnold and Mrs Hugh Arnold formerly Matchie Willingham of Macon.
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Wartrace
Tenn
T. S. Cleveland
Hugh Arnold
Caroline Cleveland
Sue Milner
Barnesville
Messrs
Price Erwin
Joseph Arnold, Jr
Jno
F. Osborne
P. A. Murphey
Lee Blanton
Mabel
Kathyrn Arnold
Hattie Arnold
Matchie Willingham
Macon
Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption and Colds
Local ad claims Dr King's New Discovery is the true remedy after trying many others. It guarantees a cure for coughs colds whooping cough and related ailments and is sold with a free trial at W A Wright's Drug Store.
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W. M. Repine
Tiskilwa
Dr. King
W. A. Wright
Stafford Returns From Eastern Markets With Large Stock
W C Stafford, of J W Stafford & Sons, has returned from New York with a large stock of merchandise. He is well known in New York and sought after by major firms. Stafford reports unprecedented buyers in the season and says he secured the lion’s share of goods, ready to persuade customers of the favorable selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Stafford
J. W. Stafford & Sons
Stafford
New York
Local Sales Notice at West End Store Barnesville Ga
Living in my own house selling my own goods pay no city taxes you are doing yourself an injustice not to get my prices before pur chasing elsewhere Life is the time to protect yourselves against everything sickness and misfortune will come sure I insure you against Sickness against Accident and against Death Just call and see me for prices in reach of the rich and poor young and old white and colored Everybody invited Remember the place West End Store Barnesville Ga.
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West End
Barnesville
Jacobs Prominent Merchant Advertised in Tur Gazette
Tur Gazette directs attention to Mr. Jacobs advertisement in this issue. He is a splendid merchant who knows patrons needs and will satisfy them. He carries a splendid line of goods, is honest in deals, and a young man worthy of patronage. Call to see him.
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Tur Gazette
Jacobs
Edgar L. Rogers Merchant Ad Opens New Store Invite
In Barnesville the well known merchant Edgar L. Rogers announces a grand display of new first class clothing and dress goods. The ad invites the trading public to inspect his store at once and praises his mercantile reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar L. Rogers
Rogers
Barnesville
Gardener Druggist J H Blackburn Shows Garden Pride
Mr J H Blackburn, a respected druggist, adds gardening prowess to his reputation. He reports three weeks of fresh radishes from his own garden and takes pride in both his flourishing flower yard and productive plots.
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J. H. Blackburn
Notice of appreciation for prompt settlement of fire damage
Mr Edward Elder of Barnesville Ga receives thanks from Warren Busu for prompt settlement of fire damage to his tenant house. Fire occurred August 18 and payment was made August 22, four days after the fire.
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Barnesville
Edward Elder
Warren Busu
Bicycle Craze Sweeps Barnesville City
The town embraces a new bicycle fad with widespread enthusiasm. Citizens foresee a wheel club uniting riders, promoting road improvements and safer riding. Local riders are skilled and accidents are few, prompting calls to organize.
The Vital Ledger: Death Balance in Health
Every man keeps two ledgers the bank balance and the life account with death. Daily, check the life balance to avoid indigestion and disease. Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claimed to cleanse blood, boost appetite, and cure consumption and related ailments with testimonials and mail-order copy.
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Dr. Pierce
J. Alonzo D. Jameson
Dunbarton, Merrimack Co
N. H
W ‘S Biapencery Medical Association
Bu N
Pierce
Common Sense
Young Man Killed in Wagon Accident at Meansville
Bob McKinley, a white man about forty and well known locally, was thrown from a wagon near Meansville late Saturday and killed instantly. He was hauling furniture when items fell from the wagon spooked the mules, causing the accident. He was unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob McKinley
Meansville
Wright Drug Store Offers Fresh Goods At Fair Prices
Dr W A Wrights drug store advertises a well stocked shop with new and fresh merchandise offered on reasonable terms. View their prices and visit to compare.
Mr McMahon Dies After Sudden Illness
Howard McMahon traveled to Griffin for the funeral of his father George A. McMahon who died suddenly Monday night after a normal day. Friends extend sympathy to the grieving family during this hour of sadness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard McMahon
Griffin
George A. McMahon
Miss Belle Blalock Leaves for State Normal School
Miss Belle Blalock departed recently to attend the State Normal School at Athens. A Gordon Institute graduate, she has been out of school for a period. She pursues teaching as a vocation and aims for success, with many friends watching her progress.
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Belle Blalock
State Normal School
Athens
Miss Blalock
Gordon Institute
Cabinet Size Pictures At $2.50 Per Dozen
Geo W Grice advertises cabinet size pictures for sale at 2 dollars 50 cents per dozen available only for three days. Buy now before the offer expires.
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Geo. W. Grice
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pills
Advertising blurb notes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as famous small pills. The item highlights their reputation as a remedy and market presence with no further details.
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DeWitt
Remarkable Fire Insurance Settlement Highlighted
Thomaston Georgia letter from C A Norris to Edward Fider confirms $500 settlement for barn and contents fire damage on August 7. Policy covers total loss. payment issued within ten days. Norris praises the agency and urges others to insure with Old Reliable Insurance.
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Thomaston
Edward Fider
Barnesville
Nye
C. A. Norris
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W. J. Lyle
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The
Atlanta Constitution
Fin Excellent Store
Mr McMahon
Earth
J. G. Smith & Sons
Main Street
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Otis A
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J. W. Hightower
Sana
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