Memorial exercises honor Confederate dead in Barnesville
A Friday memorial service at Gordon Institute chapel drew a large audience. Judge Beck of Jackson GA delivered an eloquent address praising southern valor and the 1865 defeat, followed by songs, prayers, and a cemetery procession. The Barnesville Memorial Association has raised 660 dollars for a monument and completed headstones, with 25 dollars still needed.
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Gordon Institute Chapel
South
Golden Shore
H. J. Elis
J. T. Hunt
M. W. Beck
Jackson
Judge
Confederacy
Aga
Beck
Judge Beck
Barnesville
Army of the Unknown
Lenna Swatts
Mayor Hunt
J. ¥. Thurman
J. W. Stafford
J. W. Hightower
Dell
Laula K. Rogers
W. E. Peryclear
Gorden Institute
Lieut Piper
Barnesville Blues
Capt
Howard
Ladies of
Barnesville Memorial Association
Memorial Address by Gen Clemant Evans in Macon
Gen Clemant A Evans delivered a moving memorial address in Macon on Friday. He received a hearty reception and sparked strong enthusiasm among veterans gathered for the event.
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Clemant A. Evans
Macon
Price’s Cream Baking Powder Wins Gold Medal
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder is awarded a gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco, recognizing its quality and standing among competing baking products.
Veterans urged to form Pike County association
A prominent Confederate veteran urges forming a Pike County Veterans Association to unite all local veterans of 1864, ensure proper burial and tribute for deceased members, and align Pike with neighboring counties in veteran affairs.
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Vetrans
Pike
Pike County
Veteran’s Association
Monument Erected in Rose Hill Cemetery at Macon
A marble monument was erected Thursday in Rose Hill cemetery Macon Georgia in memory of Gen Phil Cook who died last year while serving as secretary of state. Cook is remembered as a brave Confederate general and highly honored by the state.
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Rose Hill
Macon
Phil Cook
Gen. Cook
Memorial Day Observed Across Georgia
Memorial day observances spread statewide with notable speeches. Judge Eck delivered a standout address in Barnesville, praised for its impact and clarity.
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Georgia
Eck
Barnesville
Memorial Day Rhetoric On Civic Peace And Patriotism
Extract from Gen. C. A. Evans at Macon Georgia on Memorial Day April 26 1895 extols brave soldiers of 1861 and the nation’s postwar unity. It praises personal manhood constitutional principles and human brotherhood as enduring foundations of liberty.
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Blue
C. A. Evans
Macon
Porter Business College praised in Macon Georgia
The Porter Business College in Macon Georgia receives strong endorsement. The reviewer commends President Prof J E Porter and the faculty for honest service and the college’s reputation. They highlight Prof Curtis as a respected author of several business system books.
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Porter Busines College
Macon
Georgia
J. E. Porter
Curtis
Porter Business College
Telephone Line to Thomaston Promoted by Col Rogers
Col Joseph J Rogers is likely to build a telephone line from Barnesville to Thomaston. The project would provide Thomaston merchants with a convenient outlet and offer a profitable venture for Rogers. Construction could begin soon.
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Col. Jos. J. Rogers
Barnesville
Thomaston
Col. Rogers
Low May Picnic Rate To Macon Unveiled
A special rate to Macon for the May picnic offers 60 cents for adults and 30 cents for children. The plan promises a nice time at Central City Park if the event is held in Macon.
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Macon
Central City Park
Phillips & Crew Co. Advertises Music Goods in Atlanta
A note praising Phillips & Crew Co. of Atlanta Georgia as one of the oldest most reliable music firms. The advertisement claims low prices fair terms and high quality instruments and asks readers to consider them when shopping for music goods.
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Phillips & Crew Co
Atlanta
Summers Buggy Co. Receives Notable Customer Testimonials
The Summers Buggy Company has seen steady progress over the past year or two, producing buggies wholesale as demand continually increases. A card today showcases one of the many voluntary testimonials from a satisfied customer, highlighting the company as a valuable local institution in Barnesville and the success of its business.
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Barnesville
Pinafore Presented in Forsyth by Barnesville Amateurs
Pinafore by the Barnesville amateurs under Frank M. Stafford was shown in Forsyth Friday evening to a large crowd. Receipts totaled about 75 dollars. Forsyth residents entertained visitors and Barnesville praise flowed for Forsyth.
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Barnesville
Noles Anniversary Exercises Shorter and Praised
The anniversary exercises ran over half an hour shorter than last year with Trey completing in two and a half hours. The physical culture class pleased the audience and Miss Annie Joe Head praised for her strong work. The orchestra performed well under the management of Mrs. J. M. Cochrane.
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Trey
Annie Joe Head
J.M. Cochrane
Trustees Urged to Add Seats in Institute Chapel
A local note urges trustees or city bodies to rearrange seating before a commencement. The Institute chapel has space for more seats, and organizers expect the crowd to fill twice the current seating.
Memorial week social brings many visitors to Barnesville
Local residents and visitors gather for anniversary and memorial exercises. Figures include Judge M. W. Beck and Rev J W Beck, with many guests from Monore county Macon Milner and Griffin. The town notes numerous arrivals departures and social visits across churches Gordon Institute and surrounding communities.
Blackburn offers public deal draws many buyers
A broad notice highlights a favorable offer from Mr. J. H. Blackburn to the public. The item promises value and urges readers to take advantage, anticipating wide appeal and strong interest from potential buyers.
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J. H. Blackburn
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