A Day at Camp Northen in Georgia
A Georgia newspaper captures Camp Northen on May 14 as families watch soldiers prepare for service. The piece notes orderly camp life, various drills, and the emotional scenes of oath taking, with emphasis on Co. F of the 2nd Regiment led by Capt. John F Howard. Local cadets from Gordon Institute rise in rank alongside veterans from Savannah and Rome. The article closes with the retreat as flags fall and prayers rise for the men headed to war.
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Georgia
Northen
Co. F
Jno. F. Howard
United States
Gordon Institute
Savannah
Rome
Asbury Lambdin
Jim Thurman
Clif Elder
William Green
Grand Institution of Learning
The Sunday School Picnic At Wellmaker’s Pond
The picnic last Friday at Wellmaker’s pond drew a large crowd from Thomaston and other areas. Rail and other conveyances brought many, lemonade was served, and the dinner was abundant with leftovers. The day was praised as pleasant and plans discussed to make the site a permanent, beautified gathering place.
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Wellmaker’s Pond
Thomaston
Infant Ruth Anderson Dies After Illness
The six month old Ruth Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Anderson, died Monday after several days of illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 3:30 PM at their Zebulon Street home, conducted by Rev. W. S. Stevens. Interment followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Community members extend sympathy to the Anderson family.
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Ruth
D. L. Anderson
Zebulon Street
W. S. Stevens
Greenwood Cemetery
Young Lady Ella Martyn Dies at Milner
Miss Ella Martyn, thirteen, daughter of Rev. R. P. Martyn pastor of the Milner Methodist church, died Sunday morning after a brief illness. The community mourns her loss as a bright popular girl who will be greatly missed and whose bereaved family has broad sympathy.
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Milner
R. P. Martyn
Ella
Prospects of Immense Peach Crop Around Barnesville
Fruit men around Barnesville report a robust outlook for a record peach crop. Trees are heavy with fruit and preparations for picking and marketing are underway. Strong prices are anticipated, boosting the local commercial outlook.
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Barnesville
Molena High School closes with May 23 program
Molena High School under Prof J Holmes Jordan will host a closing entertainment Monday night May 23. A well arranged program promises a pleasant occasion for attendees.
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Molena High School
Prof
J. Holmes Jordan
Officers Appointed and Barn esville Youths Recognized
Captain Howard appoints officers for his company with Asbury Lambdin as first sergeant James Thurman as second sergeant Clifton Elder as quartermaster and Paul Seaman with William Green as corporals The captain and this unit vow to show true grit if opportunity arises during the war.
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Howard
Barnesville Boys
Asbury Lambdin
Sargeant
James Thurman
Clifton Elder
Paul Seaman
William Green
Wedding Presents In Cut Glass and Solid Silver Goods
An Atlanta company offers wedding presents in cut glass and solid silver items and invites customers to choose products before purchase. They engrave wedding invitations and visiting cards and provide samples from J P Stevens & Bros located at West Alabama Street.
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Barnes
Ville
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