Barnesville Poised to Become Georgia’s Premier Resort
A promoter outlines a plan five miles west of Barnesville on Potato creek to create a major resort with a dam backed land, boats, houses, tennis courts, bowling, electric car service to Barnesville, and electric lighting. The syndicate would buy land, build amenities, and advertise nationwide to attract visitors and boarders, boosting the town’s profile and economy.
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Barnesville
Georgia
George E. Huguley
Potato Creek
Zebulon
United States
Gazette
Appointment of A M Lambdin as Georgia Knights of Honor deputy
Mr A M Lambdin has been appointed state deputy for the Knights of Honor. He will visit order offices, recruit members, establish new lodges, and extend the order across Georgia. Barnesville residents welcome the appointment and expect productive efforts statewide.
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A. M. Lambdin
Knights of Honor
Georgia
Order
Lambdin
Barnesville
Miss Mary Lovelace to Sing at Tennille Chautauqua
Miss Mary W. Lovelace left Saturday for Tennille where she will perform during a week long Tennille Chautauqua engagement. She is praised as one of the Souths finest vocalists and serves as the vocal teacher for Gordon Institute.
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Mary W. Lovelace
Tennile
Tennille Chautauqua
South
Gordon Institute
Daughters of the Confederacy Meet May 12 at Gordon Institute
The Daughters of the Confederacy announce a monthly meeting on Thursday May 12 at Gordon Institute. Delegates will be appointed for the Veterans Reunion in July and applications signed. Attendance is requested since there is no meeting in June. Mrs L K Rogers president.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Gordon Institute
Veterans
L. K. Rogers
Little Daughter Sick of D L Anderson Family
Ruth, the young daughter of Mr and Mrs D L Anderson, has been quite ill this week. The family hopes for her rapid improvement.
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Ruth
D. L. Anderson
Beauchamp Endorsed as Pike's Education Leader in Georgia
The Pike County Journal argues for Dr. J. C. Beauchamp as Georgia’s top choice for the State Education Committee chair. Beauchamp’s long service in public schools and the State School Book Commission is highlighted, along with his advocacy for prompt teacher salaries and more robust funding for common schools. The piece notes Georgia’s sizable 1898 allocation to public schools and urges legislative action to improve the system.
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Georgia
J. C. Beauchamp
Atkinson
Dr. Beauchamp
Pike
Largest store in Barnesville opens with $3000 capital
Colliers recall planning a big Barnesville venture in 1887 and, after eight years of hard work and steady capital, claim to own the largest store between Macon and Atlanta. They boast the biggest local business, discount many bills, and invite customers to shop cash or credit.
Barnesville Store Promises Largest Commencement Stock
The Collier 3 notes a full time money and brain effort to present the greatest commencement trade. They claim the largest stock and the biggest business in south Atlanta area and Barnesville, urging customers to trade locally to avoid regret.
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Barnesville
Atlanta
Barnesvill
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Gentle Remedy
An advertisement praising Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co. as the best simple and gentle remedy for natural needs, urging prompt use only when necessary.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Baptist Church to Dedicate New House on Fifth Sunday
Rev. J W Beck announced at Sunday services that the new Baptist church will be dedicated on the fifth Sunday of the month. Dr Nunnally president of the Southern Female College at La Grange Ga has agreed to preach the sermon and is described as an eminent divine and scholar.
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Pike County Journal
The
Baptist Church
J. W. Beck
New Baptist Church
Mrs. Butts Dies in Barnesville Sorrow Descends
Mrs B H Butts a Barnesville resident about thirty three dies after short illness at Forsyth street home. Funeral held at home by Rev W S Stevens and Dr J M Brittain and burial at Greenwood cemetery. The Gazette extends sympathy to husband children sisters and friends.
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Barnesville
B. H. Butts
Forsyth Street
W. S. Stevens
J. M. Brittain
Greenwood Cemetery
the Gazette
Redding Cook announce June 2 1898 marriage in Barnesville Methodist
Announcement: Miss Annie Redding and Mr. Edgar L. Cook plan a June wedding at the First Methodist church in Barnesville Georgia. Both are well known and highly regarded in the community and state with many friends awaiting congratulations. After the ceremony they will travel on a bridal trip and then live in Barnesville.
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Methodist
Barnesville
Annie Redding
Edgar L. Cook
Griffin
Edgar Cook
First Methodist Church
Maude Hammond
Samuel K. Cook
Cooks
Picnic at Bush's Pond Near Fredonia Church
Residents invited to the annual Bush's Pond picnic near Fredonia Church on a Saturday before the fourth Sunday in May. Attendees urged to join if not deployed to war by that date.
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Bush's Pond
Fredonia Church
City Barber Shop Ad Featuring George W Jordan
George W Jordan the Barber successor to O M Jones operates next to the Post Office offering first class workmen. He has eight years of experience with J Gianone in Macon Georgia.
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George W. Jordan
O. M. Jones
J. Gianone
Macon
Wash Goods Arrivals Highlight Fresh Linen and Madras Stock
Many new textiles arrive this week including linen crashes linen suiting madras cloths percale figures organdies trench lappets. Prices advertised as reduced with rates at 5 7 and? cents per yard and up.
Silk season flash sale announces early picks
The store touts a silk season with rising prices and limited supply. It claims buyers who acted early secured the best selection at the lowest prices, inviting customers to view the remaining prettiest silks offered now before prices rise further.
Cure Pimples With Cuticura Soar Says James Foster
After eight years of facial pimples I used Cuticura Soar and the eruptions vanished quickly. James Foster of Dixmont Allegheny Co Pa reports clear skin and health. Sold worldwide. Price 25 cents. Portree Dru and CHEM Corr Sole Props Boston offer free mail order information.
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James Foster
Dixmont
Allegheny Co
Portree Dru
Corr
Boston
Miss Leala Pattillo Praised For Enterprise School
Morgan county official John A. Saye lauds Leala Pattillo of Enterprise School for two years of effective teaching. Readers learn of her Gor don Institute diploma and broad support from patrons who unanimously re elected her principal for next year. The piece highlights strict but kind discipline and high attendance at the Morgan County school.
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John A. Saye
Morgan County
Barnesville
Madison Advertiser
Leala Pattillo
Enterprise School
Georgia
Miss Pattillo
Enterprise
School In County Noted For Clean Room And Rich Library
The article praises a county school where students could not stay home, detailing a clean room, wall adornments, and a library of about sixty volumes built in six months. Flowers dot the grounds and readers are urged to visit in session to see the remarkable place. Miss Pattillo is commended for enriching the educational columns.
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Sheba
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
The advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only definite remedy for catarrh a constitutional disease requiring constitutional treatment. It claims the product acts on blood and mucous surfaces, promises to cure all stages, and offers one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure with testimonials available on request. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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California Fie Syrup Co
Catiforna Fie Syrup Co
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
O.ga
Insurance agents wanted in multiple Georgia counties
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of Kentucky seeks at least five women and five men in Pike Upson Monroe Spalding and Meriwether counties to solicit insurance. Promises of profitable contracts for applicants with good business qualifications and references. Contact T. R. Jones Cartersville GA State Agent for Georgia and Alabama.
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Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Kentucky
Pike, Upson
Monroe
Spalding
Meriwether
T. R. Jones
Cartersville
Georgia
Alabama
Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer Restores Youth Color
Advertises Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re newer as a remedy to premature gray hair claiming to restore the original youth color. The copy emphasizes a simple treatment and visible results.
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Hall
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