Barnesville community notes show growth and plans for spring
The Barnesville column reports overhanging sidewalk fences to be fixed or risk injuries, announces W B Smith to begin a two story home on Thomaston, praises the town’s show, flowers, and a Cooking Club led by Mrs J T Bialock and Mrs J W Hightower. It highlights local students, new homes on Kim Street and Eli Street, and civic views from Rev G H Perdue. It recalls community events, preaching, and a state convention trip by local men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Smith
Thomaston
Rue& Morgan
Atlante
Barnesville
J. T. Bialock
J. W. Hightower
W. W. Arnold
Kim Street
Royal Baking Powder Rated Best by Government Chemists
Government chemists analyzed major baking powders and ranked Royal highest for strength and purity. Thousands of tests nationwide support its unrivaled qualities. Avoid powders with gifts or prizes or lower prices as they often contain alum lime or sulphuric acid and render food unwholesome.
YMCA Reports Pleasant Time and Profitable Session
A brief item notes a pleasant time and a profitable session for the Y M C A, reflecting on activities and outcomes of the meeting.
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Vention
Mr R B Goodwyn Improvement Hopes Rise
Mr R B Goodwyn has a foot injury from several weeks ago and shows slow improvement. Friends express hope for quicker recovery and better mobility in coming days.
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R. B. Goodwyn
Barnesville Blues Ready for Encampment Under Capt Howard
The Barnesville Blues march from winter quarters to work as Capt Howard anticipates a strong encampment year. He is highly regarded for his leadership and efforts for the company. Dr Blalock remains gravely ill with little chance of recovery. Mr J B Gardner shows slight improvement but remains ill.
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Barnesville Blues
Capt
Howard
W. ©. Blalock
J. B. Gardner
Easter Dresses by Mrs. Sallie Mid Yebrooks and Mrs. Jennie Williams
Mrs Sallie Mid Yebrooks is with Mrs Jennie Williams this season and has the latest fashion books to make up Easter dresses for both old and young ladies. First class work promised.
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Sallie Mid Yebrooks
Jennie Williams
Claes
Easter Millinery Tour Upturns In Atlanta Visits
Mrs T T Sailey and Elia Mills traveled to Atlanta yesterday for millinery openings. Jeanie Williams and Jennie Williams receive new hats and accessories for Easter. Misses Jean and Lillie Mitchell and Master George Mitchell visited Zebulon, with Jean to stay a few days visiting relatives.
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T. T. Sailey
Atlanta
Jean
Lillie Mitchell
George Mitchell
Zebulon
Mryo
Elia Mills
Preventing Colds and Coughs with Cod Liver Oil Tonic
An ad notes wet feet heighten risk of colds bronchitis and pneumonia and promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with Hypophosphites as a health restoration remedy. It also touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and nerve tonic endorsed for twenty years.
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Scott
Medical Peacees
Hood
Council Proceedings Barnesville 1896 Electric Plans and Budget
The Barnesville council discusses electric light plans with Hollis for 50 dollars, approves preliminary plans by Golucke & Stewart for Gordon Institute buildings at 100 dollars, and voids Bruce & Morgan contract for failure to comply. Adjournment follows after accounting and committee reports.
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Counci
Barnesville
Man
G. E. Huguley
Murphey
Smith
Howard
Marshburn
Swatts
Jenkins
Huguley
Atlanta
J. B. Hollis
Golucke & Stewart
Messrs
Bruce & Morgan
Gordon Institute
The Liberty Club Closes Season With March Meeting Planned
The Liberty Club held a Tuesday evening gathering at Dr. J. H. Connallys home with nearly a hundred in attendance. The group announced its next meeting for Tuesday March 31 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Kennedy featuring Byron as author and a program including music by Mr. and Mrs. Cochran and papers on Byrons life by Mrs. L. K. Rogers and Mrs. A. L. Taylor. Miss Arlie Murphey and Miss Kate Battle contributed vocal music, Miss Collie Rogers delivered a recitation, and local items were noted by Mr. J. M. Cochran.
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J. H. Connally
J. L. Kennedy
Direct application remedy for female ailments sold locally
The note rejects internal remedies for female diseases and favors a direct topical treatment such as Orange Blossom. It states the product is sold by J. H. Blackburn.
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J. H. Blackburn
Cold dosing warned against careless exposure
The Cincinnati Gazette warns that colds can lead to serious illness if not treated promptly. The piece notes many fatal illnesses begin with minor symptoms and urges use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, sold by Jno H Blackburn Druggist in 25 and 50 cent bottles.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Chamberlain
Jno
H. Blackburn
Stafford and Roy Blount Return From Land of Flowers
Mrs. W. C. Stafford and Master Roy Blount arrived in Barnesville yesterday morning after a stay in Florida known as the Land of Flowers.
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W. C. Stafford
Roy Blount
Barnesville
Florida
Land of Flowers
Reward Offered for Arrest of Wires Cutter
A reward of $10 is offered for the arrest of any person who cuts telephone wires, with proof to convict. Signed J. J. Rogers. Barnesville Gaфф.
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J. J. Rogers
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University of Maryland At Baltimore
W. J F. Connally
Charles H. Perdue
G. H .Perdue
the Gazette
GC. W. Oliver
Alvah Irvin
Ebenezer Church
Milver Cross Roads
Eyverybody
G. M. Rockwell
Anderson
Eli Street
A. S. Hardy
Waycross
B. Bankston
Gate City
W. W. Brinefield
Methodist Church
J.M. Brittain
Baptist Church
Quivey Nash
John Dennis J
J. M. Sharp
Eugene Brittain
Augusta
M. J.C. Collier
Jeanie Williams
Robert Mitchell
Ny Fear
Council Proceedings
G. E. Huautry
T. W. Cocoran
Clerk
Treas
Chamber
Bargesvitue
Moon
Murphey and Jenkins
Reed Dispensary
Gale
A. O. Murphey
Charm
Finance Com
Potts Thompson Liquor Co
Loeb & Bro
Oak
Standard Oil Co
Henry Stevens Sons
Falloway Coal Co
T. W. Cocurane
Clerk & Treas
G. E. Huevrey
THE
Liberty Club
Pr‘gram
Hood’s Pills
Neausche
Mr Hewitt Craik
Bankers Guarantee Fund Life Association
E. J. Murrney
Morris Jacob
Bargain Store
Barnesville, GA
Gate City Fence Co
Edgewood Avenue
Atlanta, Ga
Barnesville Gaff
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