Barnesville Sees Notable Rail Yard Improvement
The Central road improvement car has begun filling in the hollow between the depot and the business block in Barnesville. Dirt is loaded from flat cars with over fifty workers, a terra cotta water way laid along the sidewalk, and the area to be leveled and covered with chert. Mayor Hughes hails railroad cooperation and the project, expected to rapidly advance and beautify the town.
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Barnesville
Central Road
Murphey & Black’s
Huguley
New Residence for Barnesville as Rogers Sells Home
Edgar L. Rogers sold his Forsyth street home to A. J. Shearouse of Effingham county who plans to move his family to Barnesville. Shearouse is a Gordon Institute patron and will be warmly welcomed. Rogers will occupy briefly and build a temporary five room dwelling near his barn before erecting a handsome, long term residence to enhance the town.
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Edgar L. Rogers
Forsyth Street
A. J. Shearouse
Effingham County
Shearouse
Gordon Institute
Barnesville
Rogers
Plant to be Enlarged by Georgia Underwear Co
The Georgia Underwear Co is enlarging its plant with a brick addition to house a fleecing room for winter goods. Construction begins as masons are secured, with rock and brick being placed on the ground. Manager A O Murphey reports the mill operating well and calls the Barnesville plant splendid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Underwear Co
A. O. Murphey
Barnesville
Dwelle Place Sold by Col J J Rogers
Col J J Rogers representing the administration sold the Dwelle place on the premises at one o clock Tuesday afternoon to perfect titles. The sale by Mrs J W Adams named the price of 1750 dollars.
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J. J. Rogers
J. W. Adams
New Congregational Methodist Church Organized in Barnesville
A Congregational Methodist church was organized in Barnesville on Sunday afternoon at City Hall with sixteen members. Two more joined at the evening service, bringing the total to eighteen. Rev. Rolfe Hunt chosen pastor with T J Ogletree as secretary Rev George W Stocks as church leader and C E Stocks and John Collier as stewards. An evening sermon by Rev L B Wilson followed and the group plans to meet again on the fifth Sunday in May at 11 AM and 7:30 PM in City Hall. The Gazette rejoices at the churchs organization and wishes it success.
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Barnesville
City Hall
Rolfe Hunt
T. J. Ogletree
George W. Stocks
John Collier
Gaazeette
Great Auditorium Nears Completion for Commencement
Work on the great auditorium proceeds with high energy and care. The mammoth building should be ready in ample time for Commencement, with plastering soon to begin and seats being arranged by the city council. Contractor A. O. Bennett receives praise for progress as Gordon Institute may boast the world's largest school chapel.
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Barnesville
A. O. Bennett
Bennett
Gordon Institute
Rogers and Veal form melon farming partnership
Messrs Edgar L. Rogers and L. E. Veal enter a joint watermelon venture. Rogers provides twenty acres behind his home while Veal handles planting and cultivation. They share all proceeds and hope for strong profits.
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Edgar L. Rogers
L. E. Veal
Mr. Rogers
Capt. Veal
Central Railroad At Last Aid Barnesville Revival
A prominent citizen says for the first time since the 1884 fire the Central railroad will aid Barnesville’s improvement efforts. The same source credits Mayor Huguley for this renewed support and notes this condition is a positive development.
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Central Railroad
Barnesville
Huguley
New Citizen Sells Lot on Forsyth Street and Plans New Home
Edgar L. Rogers sold a Forsyth street lot to F. M. Means of Lamont. Means will build a residence in about two months and move his family to Gordon Institute for schooling. Barnesville welcomes his coming.
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Edgar L. Rogers
Forsyth Street
F. M. Means
Lamont
Means
Gordon Institute
Barnesville
Mills Sees Business Doubled with Satisfied Customers
Mr. A L Mills reports his store's business has doubled compared with last year. He attributes the rise to giving customers what they want at satisfactory prices. Mills carries a good line of goods and is dealing fairly with the public.
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A. L. Mills
Painting Up on Forsyth Street by Mr Wap Summers
Mr Wap Summers has improved his home on Forsyth street by applying several coats of paint a few days ago. The update serves as a model others might follow.
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Wap Summers
Forsyth Street
Gordon Institute Catalogue On Track For Release
The Gordon Institute catalogue is with the printer and Prof Kemp acting president says it will be ready in due time for distribution and circulation. It will be a handsome publication.
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Gordon Institute
Kemp
Barnesville Ladies Prepare Chrysanthemum and Flower Show
The Barnesville women begin planning for a fall flower show following a highly successful prior event. They aim to surpass the last show, describing the effort as a movement of much good and calling for broad encouragement of the ladies involved.
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Barnesville
Africana Elixir Promised To Cure Rheumatism Scrofula
An advertised remedy named Africana claims to cure rheumatism and scrofula and keep users cured. The bold promise targets sufferers seeking long term relief and relies on testimonials and health claims common to period patent medicines.
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Cddar L. Rogers
Edgar L, Rogers
Barnesville, GA
France
New __York
A, L
MILLS
Dwelle Place
Killam & Moopg
S. H. Blackburn
P. S. Prescription Work
D. M. Marshburn
Featherbone Corset CO
Low Mirs
Kalamazoo, Mich
Jerchants
Marshburn
P. S
Florida
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