Barnesville Council Proceedings March 15 1897
The Barnesville council met with Alderman Stafford absent. Accounts approved totaling 244.04 with 500.00 to Mrs. Pritchard. Manure from stables allocated. electric light and water board declined a pipe bill. Second quarter clerk treasurer report submitted and approved. Howard chair reports funds and vouchers. Armory work proposed. Palmer and Bennett & Bro. authorized to proceed with gun storage rooms offices and fixtures. Minutes approved.
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Council
Barnesville
Alderman Stafford
Luboline Oil Co
Pritchard
W. O. Marshburn
R. A. Stafford
W. H. Willis
Z. T. Evans
Clerk & Treas
Murphey
Colored Union
Electric Light and Water Board
Mitchell
Electric Light & Water Works
W. M. Howard
Chim
Finance
Howard
Dispensary
Palmer
Howard Moved That Liet
Alderman Smith
Bennet & Bro
G. E. Hooney
Loafer and Customer Duel Over Joe W Reeves Prices
A Barnesville exchange mocks a cash store owner named Joe W Reeves. The loafer praises low prices and private word deals while a customer admits saving for the ad. The scene hints at competition and cheap groceries including flour meal and cowfeed. Also notes two building lots on Zebulon street offered for cash by A L Mills.
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Loafer
Joe W. Reeves
Barnesville
Zebulon Street
A. L. Mills
Barnesville, Ga
Pike County Court session in Zebulon yields eight convictions
The Pike county court met in Zebulon for two days with Judge F E Dupree presiding and Col. S N Woodward representing the state. Nine criminal cases were disposed of on Tuesday with eight convictions and several Barnesville cases referenced.
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Pike
Zebulon
FE. F. Dupree
Col. S. N. Woodward
Barnesville
Walter Blalock
Lucius Oneal
Morris Hollis
Pike County
Dupree
Woodward
Dray Horse Collapses Into Gully After Market Street Run
A horse hitched to Stafford's dray bolted from the store and ran along Market street. It headed toward the Kennedy place then veered straight into the gully by the railroad where the dray stopped. No injuries or damage occurred to horse or wagon. both were freed promptly.
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Stafford
Market Street
Kennedy Place
Meyers and Eshleman Earn Praise for Remedial Quality
In Sterling Illinois Meyers and Eshleman are cited by Mr Eshleman for the high customer satisfaction of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after sixteen years in the drug trade. J H Blackburn is noted as the local druggist selling the medicine.
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Meyers & Eshleman, Sterling
Ill
Mr. Eshleman
Chamberlain
J. H. Blackburn
Repair Shop Opens In Barnesville By J W Woopard
A new repair shop opens in the rear of A O Murphey & Hunts warehouse in Barnesville Georgia. J W Woopard announces overhauling on buggies wagons and farm work for 1897 with Charles Chatfield a good horse shoer and guarantees satisfaction. Call to see and try.
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A. O. Murphey & Hunt
Charles Chatfield
J. W. WooparDb
Barnesville
Music Teacher Miss Annie Pound Leaves for Mountville
Miss Annie Pound, daughter of Judge E. T. Pound and Gordon Institute alumna, has left for Mountville, Ga., where she has been engaged to teach music. She is described as a capable and accomplished young lady.
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Annie Pound
Mountville
E. T. Pound
Gordon Institute
Thatcher Smith Company Shines At Kennedy’s Opera House
The Thatcher Smith Company has performed at Kennedy's Opera House for several nights this week. It is a good clean show and has been greatly enjoyed. Mr. James Thatcher is described as a splendid actor.
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Thatcher-Smith
Kennedy’s Opera House
James Thatcher
Adams Buys Kennedy Place From Dwelle Estate
Mr J W Adams purchases the Kennedy property from the Dwelle estate and will take possession immediately. The purchase secures a valuable parcel and an elegant home in a convenient location.
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J. W. Adams
Kennedy Place
Dwelle
Pretty office by Summers Buggy Company described
An elegant office space built by the Summers Buggy Company features oak finish and bank-like fixtures. Located in the first room accessible from the corner entrance, the area emphasizes convenience and beauty.
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Summers Buggy Company
Local notables travel and civic notes from Barnesville
A stream of visits marks the week with Mr E Rumble Mr Boling Hickson of Macon and Mr M Stein of Griffin in the city on business. Mrs R J Powell Mrs R O Cotter and Master Powell Cotter travel to Atlanta to stay with friends. Capt J B Hollis inspects the electric light plant in town. The Barnesville Savings Bank shows a healthy condition per a published statement. The supreme court grants Rider a new trial but Mrs Nobles must hang. A Yankee Drummer to be staged at Kennedy’s Opera House by Our Country Cousin Co. Mabel Veal attends a Montezuma wedding and may visit for a week. Mrs D L Anderson and Mary visit Thomaston, then return home. Ed Middlebrooks and Sallie Middlebrooks move into the Pixley house with J E Casey and family. M W Bussey reports sickness in Piedmont area, Prof H M Fletcher nears recovery and plans a return to activity. Dr J Harvey Moore to visit Matthews Hotel Friday and Saturday. Col Leon C Greer of Oglethorpe returns from Barnesville. editor of Macon County Citizen and Gordon Institute alumnus.
Wanted Reliable Salesman for Lubricating Oils
Advertisement seeks a reliable salesman to sell a complete line of lubricating oils to canners, sugar planters and others. Salary or commission offered. Promises a good opportunity for a proper party. Atlantic Refining Co Cleveland Ohio.
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Atlantic Refining Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Money To Loan On Pike County Farms
Notice announces a loan offer of 50000 dollars secured by improved farms in Pike County. Old loans have been transferred to the presenting company run by J J Garland based in The Rock Georgia.
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Pike County
Improvement at Stafford & Sons Stores Boosts Firm
The J. W. Stafford & Sons store enhances the establishment as one of the state’s largest firms carrying nearly everything. Rev. T. H. Stout, noted Baptist minister of Thomaston, visited the city with Dr. J. M. Brittain and plans to address the Ministers and Deacons' Institute after the second Sunday in April.
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Messrs
J. W. Stafford & Sons
T. H. Stout
Thomaston
J. M. Brittain
A Story of Honor by Irene Banks at Gordon Institute
A creditable article by Irene Banks, a Gordon Institute pupil, titled A Story of Honor, underscores the South’s role in shaping national history and is published with pleasure.
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Irene Banks
Gordon Institute
For Sale Hammond Hotel in Thomaston Georgia
For sale a house and lot known as the Hammond Hotel in Thomaston Ga. Ten rooms plus parlor office six bedrooms dining room kitchen and out buildings. One acre corner lot facing two streets near the public square. Price three thousand dollars on terms to suit. W T Hammonpn Agent.
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Thomaston
Hammond Hotel
Public Square
W. T. Hammonpn
Agt
Protracted Methodist Services Continue This Week
The protracted service at the Methodist church has been continued this week despite unfavorable weather. Attendance has been fairly good and the meetings have been productive. Three services daily are held with Rev. W. S. Stevens assisted by Rev. H. A. Hodges in preaching.
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Methodist Church
W. S. Stevens
H. A. Hodges
Who Will It Be Royal Owl Flour Prize Night
A promotion offers a sack of Royal Owl Flour to the customer spending the most money next Saturday. Cash payments will be delivered in the city. T. J. Moye.
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T. J. Moye
Pain Balm Relief Claim From Minnesota Patient
In early symptoms of rheumatism the patient stayed in bed until May. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm on February 20 1895 relief was nearly complete after the first application and complete after the second. A. T. Moreaoux of La Verne Minnesota reports relief. Sold by J H Blackburn druggist.
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A. T. Moreaoux
Laverne, Minn
J. H. Blackburn
Will Taylor Buys 5000 Fish Hooks In Fishing Spree
In Barnesville local lore from the Jackson Argus recalls Will Taylor of McKibben visiting town. He enters Car michael’s drug store and purchases 5000 fish hooks, the entire stock barbatiously, signaling his intent to fish this season.
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W. M. Taylor
Barnesville
Jackson Argus
Will Taylor
McKibben
Will
Carmichael
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U. S
Goungil
T. W. CocuRan
Jor. W. Reeves
Barnesville Savings Bank
Capital Stock Pay Exchange
Total
Mr. A Adams
Mr. E. Rumble
Mr. Boling Hickson
Macon
City
Mr. M. Stein
Griffin
Ida Bennett
E. H. Blackman
Milner
C. H. Pool
Hampton
R. J. Powell
R. O. Cotter
Master Powell Cotter
Atlanta
J. B. Hollis
The
Supreme Court of Georgia
Mrs. Nobles
Kennedy's Opera House
Our Country Cousin Co
Mabel Veal
Montzuma
D. L. Anderson
Miss Mary
W. C. Anderson
J. A. Hunt
Flovilla
Ed Middlebrooks
Sallie Middlebrooks
Pixley House
J. E. Casey
M. W. Bussey
Piedmont
H. M. Fletcher
C. B. Charles
J. Harvey Moore
Matthews Hotel
Leon C. Greer
Oglethorpe
Macon County Citizen
J. J. Garland
the Rock, Ga
Scott
New York
General Merchandise
Moffis Jacobs
J. W. Aightower
Icarry
J. W. Hightower
J. R. Deavours
C. B. Rouss
N. Y
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