Correct Statement Entror County Court House Costs 1896
County officials publish full cost figures for the New Court House with line item detail. Contract price 16517 dollars Tess 50 15467 dollars extra work 700 dollars architects 850 dollars commissions 110 dollars vault fixtures 1200 dollars. The note says vaults were added for economy and safety of records. advertising fees not included. W M Hanrtty, Clerk of Board, May 11 1896.
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Entror Gazette
Theet Steel
W. M. Hanrtty
Board of County Com
Farwell to Lieut. A. R. Piper in Barnesville
The Barnesville community bids farewell to Lieut. A. R. Piper and his wife as he likely moves to San Francisco after completing four years at Gordon Institute. Residents praise him as a fine soldier and cultured gentleman, extending their best wishes for his future.
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Lieut
A. R. Piper
San Francisco
Cal
Gordon Institute
Barnesville
Lieut. Piper
Voter Registration Notice for May Dates in Multiple Towns
A notice states registration visits in Milner Liberty Hill Barnesville Piedmont Meansville New Hope Flatrock Williamson and D Carnexer, with scheduled times from May 11 to May 16. The plan lists locations and time windows for voters to register.
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Milner
Liberty Hill
Barnesville
Piedmont
The J. Collier Co. Goods and Bargains Display
The J. Collier Co. invites shoppers to visit their store to view dress goods laces slippers belts millinery wear hose and clothing. Eight clerks in the busy city store wrap bargains for an appreciative trade and customers are urged to drop in to be served.
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J. ©. Collier Co
Collier Company
Picnic Excursion to Sayre Goggans Draws Sunday Schools
The Sayre Goggans picnic plans a large turnout as Friday's Sunday Schools prepare to travel. The Thomaston train departs Central depot at 9:00 a.m. and returns from Gog-8 at 5:30 p.m., arriving in Nesville before the northbound to Atlanta. Round trip fare is 15 cents.
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Sayre Goggans
Orce
Thomaston
Central Depot
Nesville
Atlanta
Commencement Planned at Colored Union Academy
A three day program at Colored Union Academy is set for May 20 21 and 22 with commencement sermon on Sunday May 17 inviting white residents of Barnesville to attend and observe African American educational progress.
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Colored Union Academy
Barnesville
Library books due by May 15 in town notice
The library requests all currently checked out books be returned by May 15. Librarian D. L. Anperson issues the order for library compliance.
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D. L. Anperson
Murphey Heads to New York on Ten Day Business Trip
Mr Otis A Murphey a prominent adjuster for major U S insurance firms departs today by Southern Railway for a ten day business visit to New York It marks his second trip there this season Barnesville meanwhile reports continued growth with more building activity than any town of its size in the state Local merchants James M Cochran and T L Adams of Hollonville visited the city yesterday.
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Otis A. Murphey
New York
Southern Railway
Murphey
United States
Barnesville
Masons to Attend Corner Stone Laying in Forsyth
The Barnesville Masons plan to travel to Forsyth Friday for the laying of Monroe county's new courthouse corner stone. The local lodge is invited to attend and Grand Master John P. Shannon of Elberton will deliver the address.
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Barnesville
Forsyth
Monroe County
New Court House
John P. Shannon
Elberton
Rev T H Timmons to preach at Marvin church services
Rev T H Timmons will preach at Marvin church Saturday and Sunday. Sunday will feature an all day missionary mass meeting. The ladies have arranged a splendid program for the evening service.
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T. H. Timmons
Marvin Church
Woodall named Assistant State School Commissioner
Walter J. Woodall of Columbus has been appointed Assistant State School Commissioner, a notable honor to him and his friends in Barnesville. Mayor Huguley plans home improvements on Thomas town street, boosting beauty and value of the residence. Potts Mill picnic set for the fourth Saturday in May with baskets and a big dinner, as townspeople anticipate a pleasant day. The Cattish Club and Gordon Lastitue Cadets are away, leaving the town quiet until they return.
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Walter J. Woodall
Columbus
Barnesville
G. Kk. Huguley
Thomaston Street
Alraady
Potts’ Mill
Ios
Cattish Club
Gordon Lastitue
Voters Register at Local Tax Collector Visit
Mr J. D. Carreker the tax collector was in town yesterday and many residents registered to be eligible to vote.
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J. D. Carreker
The Electric Sucker: Nile Fish and Its Thunder God Tie
An 1881 Nile region find described by Dr. Frolich in Ueber Land und Meer. The electrical sucker or zitterwels is a bottom dwelling fish linked to ancient Egyptian worship as a thunder god. It grows to about a foot, can stun prey at distance, and has electrical sensations felt by bathers.
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Ueber Land Und Meer
Frolich
Nile
The Retired Burglar Narrates a Frightful Night
A retired burglar recalls a nighttime intrusion and a startling encounter. He describes creeping downstairs, discovering a lit room, grabbing clothes, and nearly being struck by an alarm clock as a man in bed leaped up in panic. The tale underscores nerves and surprises in hobbling danger.
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New York Sun
Language and national pride in words across Europe
The Contemporary Review argues that uniform terms for common items like ticket and railway impede international understanding. It cites Germany replacing billet with Fahrkarte as a patriotic shift that fails to gain acceptance and notes Germany borrows many words from its historical enemies, maintaining interlanguage friction.
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Germany
Europe
Lawyer from Biddeford Collects Lamps Craze
A Biddeford Maine lawyer is described as obsessed with gathering lamps of all kinds. His house is filled with lanterns including bicycle lamps. He travels to Lofton often and returns with a fresh batch, acknowledging the folly but unable to resist the urge.
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Biddeford
Lofton
Laplace Study and a Marquis Visitor
A visitor to a study debates Laplace with the great mathematician, the Marquis pretends not to listen as the talk continues. The notice then shifts to Huerfano county Colorado coal resources, estimating 40,000 acres with 100,000 tons per acre totaling about 4,000,000,000 tons.
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Huerfano County
Colo
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Nervous Restoration
A letter from Miss Bartley praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for improving three years of poor health due to nerve fatigue. The ad argues weak blood starves nerves and claims purification and enrichment of blood restore strength, calm nerves, and better control of mind and body.
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Hood
Ella Bartley
S. Grant Ave
Columbus
Ohio
Local notes and visits from Macon and Griffin
Mrs Wynn of Macon hosts Mrs J T Chambers Jr. Charley Stocks stays with Mess W M Howard & Co. Col Joseph J Rogers travels to Atlanta on business. Col S N Woodward returns from Macon. Mrs Arley Murphey visits Griffin for a few days. Dexter Blount returns from Bartow for summer. Mrs Roope of Boston leaves after visiting Mrs H H Huff. Baptist church meeting continues with strong interest. J W Hanson B W Elder William Gee J J Rogers attend Southern Textile Manufacturers Assn in Atlanta. Subrey Zorn of Thomaston with J C Collier Co. in town. L C Miley of Lake Park visits parents J M Coppege. Guzette advertisers praised. “A Lint to the wise is sufficient.” J K Deavours praises corn crop potential. Dog.
W P Ripney Seeks Pike County Tax Receiver Nomination
W P Ripney announces candidacy for Tax Receiver of Pike County in the Democratic primary on June 6. He thanks supporters and asks for continued help in the race, signing Very Respectfully.
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Pike County
W. P. Ripney
Joxpan Announces Candidacy for Pike County Roads and Revenues
Through friends solicitation H G Joxpan announces run for commissioner of Roads and Revenues in Pike County. He submits candidacy for the Democratic primary on June 6.
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Pike County
H. G. Joxpan
J B Mattens Announces Candidacy for Clerk of Court
J B Mattens announces candidacy for Clerk of the Superior Court in the Democratic Primary on June 6. He thanks supporters and pledges to discharge duties to the best of his ability, dated April 21, 1896.
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Superior Court
Akin Declares Candidacy for Pike County Treasurer
B. B. Akin announces his candidacy for Pike County treasurer. He appeals to Democrats for support and pledges to be an efficient officer if elected. The statement requests party action and outlines intent to serve the county.
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Pike County
Democratic Party
Akin
County Treasurer Seeks Democratic Nomination Support
A candidate for county treasurer appeals for backing from friends and pledges to act as a faithful officer if elected, asking for active help in securing the nomination.
Rose for Sheriff Pike County Appeal 1896
E W Rose asks Pike County citizens to support him for sheriff under the Democratic party. He pledges a faithful discharge of duties and respectfully requests votes. April 6 1896.
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Pike County
E. W. Rose
Self Announces Candidacy for Pike County Ordinary
A candidate announces intent to run for the office of Ordinary in Pike County subject to the Democratic primary on June 6, 1896, and respectfully seeks the support of local voters.
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Pike County
G A Simons Seeks Tax Receiver Of Pike County
G A Simons announces his candidacy for Tax Receiver of Pike County. He runs as a Democrat and pledges competency timely faithful performance of duty. He asks for party action to support his bid.
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Pike County
Democratic Party
G. A. Simons
Heap announces candidacy for county commissioner
J M Heap declares his bid for county commissioner in the upcoming June primary and thanks supporters in advance for their backing. He asks voters to consider his service record and leadership.
Pike County Treasurer Primary Statement
The candidate promises a faithful discharge of duty if elected in the Democratic primary, signing his name as W. H. Mrrcuett and addressing the treasurer position in Pike County with respectful intent.
Owen Announces Candidacy for Representative in Pike County
B M Owen declares for the Democratic primary to be held June 1 in Pike County Georgia. He signs from Hollonville dated May 11, 1896, promising to serve the voters.
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Pike County
B. M. Owen
Hollonville
Carson Announces Candidacy for Pike County Tax Receiver
Jno J Carson announces his candidacy for Tax Receiver of Pike County subject to the Democratic primary on June 6. He signs the notice with respectful regards.
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Pike County
Jno
J Carson
Candidate Jno. L. Banks Seeks Tax Collector Nomination
Authorization to announce Jno. L. Banks as a Democratic Primary candidate for Tax Collector on June 6. Banks seeks the party nomination in the upcoming election.
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Jno. L. Banks
Pike County Democratic Primary Commission Candidates
J. T. Capenhead E. C. Axrn J. T. Tyvs announce candidacy for Pike County commissioners subject to the democratic primary and June 6. They seek public endorsement and pledge faithful attention to county business.
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Pike County
Lipsey Seeks Democratic Treasurer Candidate Post
W. T. Lipsey announces candidacy for Pike County Georgia Democratic primary treasurer. He pledges loyalty to the party and appreciation for any assistance offered.
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Pike County
W. T. Lipsey
Pike County Tax Receiver Candidate Seeks Democratic Primary Support
A candidate announces for Pike County Tax Receiver subject to the June 6 Democratic primary. He asks for voter support and pledges faithful duties in office.
Candidate for ordinary of Pike County seeks Democratic primary
A resident announces candidacy for the office of ordinary in Pike County subject to the Democratic primary on June 6. The candidate pledges faithful and honest discharge of duty if nominated and elected, signing as Tuos J Blasingame.
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Pike County
Tuos
J. Blasingame
Tax Collector Candidate Seeks Support in Pike County
A candidate named S. A. Howext Lee I Se announces intent to run for Tax Collector and asks Democratic voters in Pike County for support. The statement presents basic candidacy and appeal to voters.
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Court House
Pacific Slope
Union Academy
Library Books
James M. Cochrane
McDonough
Jackson
T. L. Adams
L. A. Collier
Marvin's
Nature
Scott
Mente Eee
Billet—Fahrkarte
Laplace
M. le Marquis
Familienblatt
Bright
Mrs. Wynn of
Macon
J. T. Chambers Jr
Charley Stocks
Mess
W.M. Howard & Cos
Col
Joseph J. Rogers
N. Woodward
Dexter Blount
Bartow
Mrs. Roope
Boston
H. H. Huff
The
Baptist Church
Messrs
J. W. Hanson
B. W. Elder, William Gee
J.J. Rogers
Southern Textile Manufacturers Association
Subrey Zorn
J.C. Collier Co
Guzette
J. KK. Deavours
J. B. Mattens
O. W. Holmes
Schneon
Johnson & Johnson
New Y
Ea D.C
B. J.M. Heap
W. H. Mrrcuett
J. T. Capenhead
E. C
Axrn
J.T
Tyvs
S. A. Howext
Lee i Se
Gate City Fence Company
Edgewood Ave
Atlanta, GA
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