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Newspaper

Barnesville Gazette

Location

Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1896

Page

5

Bankers Guarantee Fund Life Association Endorsed

Atlanta Georgia based life company featuring 38 percent insurance written in first twenty months. Endorsements from G E Huguley mayor of Barnesville and bank cashiers J W Cabaniss of Macon praising reliability and low cost protection. Company claims many testimonials available.

G. E. Huguley New South Savings Bank Barnesville Bankers Guarantee Fund Life Association Atlanta J. W. Cabaniss Cashier Exchange Bank Macon

Solid North extols Atlanta life company savings

The article denounces extortionate life insurers in the North and compares Georgia premiums and losses for the year ending April 20, 1895. It praises the Bankers Guarantee Fund Life Association of Atlanta for lowering costs, noting it outstripped 52 of 58 competitors and inviting inquiries to Hewitt Craik or the Atlanta home office.

State of Georgia Bankers Guarantee Fund Life Association of Atlanta Bankers Guarantee Fund Life Association Hewitt Craik Equitable Building

Tyus advocates courthouse, highway improvements in Pike

Mr. J. T. Tyus of Milner visited Barnesville on Saturday and praised Pike County’s plan for a new court house. He urged county leaders to upgrade public highways. Tyus, a favorable figure for commissioner, and Mrs. Saxton with daughters Stella and Orie left for Lexington, Kentucky after staying with G. C. Cornell on Zebulon Street. The family made many warm friends during their Barnesville visit.

J. T. Tyus Milner Pike Tyus

Numerous visits and health notes in Barnesville column

The Gazette records many social calls and short trips by local residents including Mr. Joan Woods in Macon and Mr. Morris Jacobs in Griffin. It notes illnesses of Rev. W. L. Jones in Macon and remarks on Drs. Clark moving offices. A testimonial from Mr. Ge A. Mills of Lebanon about Chamberlain’s Pain Balm ends the item.

Ge. A. Mills Lebanon Coon Juo H. Blackburn

Richmond Gambling Raids Lead to Street Sentences

Five men including Steve Hollie Grub Wright andrew Wright Squire Clements and Jim Harris were caught gambling by special officer Z T Evans. They appeared before Mayor Huguley who sentenced them to thirty days on the streets. Harris was offered removal from town to rescind the sentence. The raid tarnishes Richmond’s image and authorities vow to curb gambling.

Steve Hollie Grub Wright Andrew Wright Squire Clements Jim Harris Z. T. Evans

Preaching March 29 at Barnesville Freemans Hall

Rev Wolfe Hunt will preach at Fre mans Hall in Barnesville on Sunday afternoon March 29 at 8 o clock. A cordial invitation is extended everybody to attend.

Wolfe Hunt Freman’s Hall Barnesvillde

Invitations Are Many and the Madison Soap Popular

A reader notes an influx of invitations and urges imitation only where merit exists. The piece critiques a recent imitation on Madison soap and suggests discernment before following similar trends.

Officers Elected by the Baptist Young People's Union

The B Y P A of the Baptist church elected officers for six months. Dr. Thomas J Watts was re elected president, Miss Lily Turner vice president, Miss Roberta Mitchell corresponding secretary, Miss Trella Henderson recording secretary, Mr John Middlebrooks treasurer. The Union is in flourishing condition.

B. Y.P. A. of the Baptist Church Thomas J. Watts Lily Turner Roberta Mitchell Trella Henderson John Middlebrooks

Best of All Syrup of Figs Promotes Gentle Cleansing

An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a true and perfect remedy to cleanse the system in spring. One bottle benefits the whole family, priced 50 cents or 1 for the large size, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company and sold by all druggists.

Mitchell SLL California Fig Syrup Company

Superior Court Session Opens in Zebulon Next Week

The Superior Court convenes in Zebulon next Monday under Judge Marcus W. Beck for a two to three week term. Jurors and others with business are urged to attend as court week begins.

Superior Court Zebulon Marcus W. Beck

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Landreths Y Ising W. A Wright Main Street Forsyth Main Streets Forsyth Street Thomaston Barney Green Thomaston Street Ann Street Mill Street Ann East Streets J. Carden Edward Elder Barnesville, GA M A. Clark,m. D B. J. Clark, M. L Clark & Clark Physicians and Surgeons J.C. Collier W. B F. D B. Smith Smith Commercial College OF Entucky University Helor WiLbur R. Smith Kye G. W.grice W. P. Harrison & Co THE Southern Enterprise Barnesville Furniture Store A. J. Clark Joan Woods Mr. Morris Jacobs Griffin B. J. Clark John Perry Col A. A. Murphey Einna Warner Edgar L. Cook Meesie Holmes Wiley Jordan Moleau Miss Brinsfield Jesse P. Jones City W. H. Rogers T. J. Williamson Merriwether County Macoe W.L. Jones the Gazette G. W. Grice F. M. Stafford J. W. Srvartorp & Sons R. O. Cotter Molena Kate Ford Robert Wheaton Thomasville U. S Cape Dozier’s Holmes St J. T. Buaucex H. W. Rountree Swaine Boro W. A. Wright C. L. Crawley Alabama Barnesville Manufacturing Company W. L. Jones Fredonia Church Redbone Drs. Clark W. R Tyler F. M. Staffords J. W. Srrrerp & Sons H. L. Green M. G. Harrison Mary Thurman Annie Howell Zebrlon J. P. Thurman Z. T. Williamson Texas Carrie Akin Richmond Susted Madison Lorillard’s Yours Truly Reeves Boys P. S S. M. Marshburn V.C. Marshburn Fred A. Beasley Valley Sum Mers Buggy Company George L. Summers Arm & Hammer Soda Milburn Mimnovets Jackson G. Smith Barnesville, Georgia
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