Park Dream for Barnesville Cadet Grounds
A proposal to convert the Gordon Institute drill grounds between Central and Thomaston roads into a city park. The plan calls for shade trees seats fountains and landscaping to create a delightful public space like Forsyth Park or Lincoln Park, elevating Barnesville into a thrifty modern city.
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Gordon Institute
Thomaston
Barnesville
Forsyth Park
Savannah
Shaw’s Garden
St. Louis
Lincoln Park
Chicago
Death of Little Editha Stevens
The child of Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Stevens died at four o'clock Tuesday morning after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at the parsonage Tuesday afternoon at 4:30, conducted by Rev. H A Hodges, Rev. W M Hunter and Dr. J M Brittain, with interment at Cave Springs. The community expresses deep sympathy for the grieving parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Editha
W. S. Stevens
H. A. Hodges
W. M. Hunter
J. M. Brittain
Cave Springs
Barnesville
the Gazette
The Gatfish Club Leaves for Satillo River Trip
The Barnesville Catfish Club departed Barnesville Monday at six o'clock for Satillo River. A large depot crowd sent them off with wishes for luck. The railroad special car carried cats, gear, and supplies for about ten days. Members include J. W. Stafford P. F. Matthews H. H. Gray W. M. Howard J.J. Howard W. J. Vandivere F. M. Stephens W. H. Chambers Josh Martin John T. Chambers C. O. Summers P. L. Gordy J. M. Means J. L. Fogg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Satillo
J. W. Stafford
P. F. Matthews
H. H. Gray
W. M. Howard
J.J. Howard
W. J. Vandivere
F. M. Stephens
W. H. Chambers
Josh Martin
John T. Chambers
C. O. Summers
P. L. Gordy
J. M. Means
J. L. Fogg
B Y P U Meeting at Dr Fogg’s Home
The B Y P U meeting Friday evening will be held at the home of Dr J L Fogg. The study subject is the book of Hebrews with Miss Maud Smith discussing historical features and Dr T J Watts speaking on Faith and its rewards. Members are expected to give quotations from the book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Fogg
Miss Maud Smith
T. J. Watts
Big Dairy Move Sparks Barnesville Interest
In early year move, W P Davis relocates from Putnam to Pike renting from H M Howard near town. His father John W Davis, a successful Putnam dairyman with 50 to 100 Jersey cows, may also relocate to Barnesville to run a large dairy, a profitable enterprise that would boost the community. The Gazette hopes to note the relocation soon.
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W. P. Davis
Putnam County
Pike
8. M. Howard
Barnesville
Gazeette
Mr. Davis
Glass Entertained Sunday School Class at Blalock House
Mrs. A J Blalock hosted her Sunday school group at the Blalock House last Friday evening. The Methodist class, considered among the best, enjoyed games and refreshments. Attending young ladies included May Franklin Maud Murphey Minnie Persons Lucile Sheahouse Juanita Oneal Lucy Merritt. young men Nevin Maloney Sam Hewlett Ben Turner Gainer Turner Alonzo Monk Merritt Thurman W D Cash Jr. Mrs Blalock was assisted by her daughter Mrs Matthew Grace of Macon.
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A. J. Blalock
Blalock
Lucy Merritt
Messrs
Nevin Maloney
Sam Hewlett
Ben Turner
Gainer Turner
Alonzo Monk
Merritt Thurman
W. D. Cash Jr
Rail Road Improvement at Depot Sparks Town Praise
A great improvement has been made around the depot area with filling between the track and city and a chert cover. The side track moved to the road's far side extends from the water tank toward Turner Prout mills, easing car congestion as the new passenger depot nears opening in days. Local authorities and Central receive praise.
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Turner & Prout’s
Barnesville
The
Central
Memorial Sermon and Community Day at Rocky Creek
Dr. J. M. Brittain preached a memorial sermon at Rocky Creek church and spoke in the afternoon. He praised the community for its annual church property and cemetery cleanup day with a basket dinner and special services, urging others to imitate the custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Brittain
Rocky Creek Church
Elder Institute Principal Praises Weaver Community School
Prof. G B Ridley, principal of the Elder Institute at Weaver, visited on Saturday and reported the school flourishing with attendance better than expected. He commends the community for its splendid new school building and strong educational interest, calling it one of the best in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Ridley
Weaver
Whitaker Introduces Fine Refrigerator For Meat Handling
Meats handled with a new elegant refrigerator by Mr FE W Whitaker between Macon and Atlanta. He offers a fine line of groceries and invites local patronage to confer with him.
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FE. W. Whitaker
Macon
Atlanta
New Delivery Wagon For J C Collier Company
The J C Collier Company unveils a handsome new delivery wagon built by Murphey and Black. The team praises the wagon as a creditable job and a sturdy addition to their fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Collier Co
Messrs. Murphey & Black
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Edda
Rogers
Edgar L, Rogers
Barnesville, GA
A. L. Mills
France
New
Gray
Gatfish Club
B. Y. P. U- Meeting
Glass
John H. Blackburn
Post Office
Barnesville, Gay
M. Marshburn
Aiiaww
Featherbone Corset CO
Sore Mirs
Kelamazoo
Jerchants
Florida
Lord Bacon
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