Commencement plan for The Rock High School
Invitations issued for The Rock High School commencement with Prof. Luke Adams as principal. Three days of exercises run May 22 sermon by Rev. B. H. Trammel, May 23 entertainment and literary address by Col. B. L. Tisinger, May 24 school address by Col. E. A. Stephens and student entertainment. Invitations committee includes Claude Adams Powell Stephens Estelle Moore Maggie Daniel.
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the Rock High School
Luke Adams
B. H. Trammel
B. L. Tisinger
E. A. Stephens
Claude Adams
Powell Stephens
Estelle Moore
Maggie Daniel
Hall's Great Discovery Promises Kidney Cures Texas Ad
A Texas patent medicine ad touts Hall's Great Discovery as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims to cure diabetes, rheumatism, and related issues in men and women, with a two month dosage sold for one dollar by mail if not found locally. A testimony from Frank Porter in Cameron, dated March 3, 1896, credits the cure after severe bladder problems.
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Hall
E. W. Hall
Cameron
Texas
Frank Porter
Barnesville Council Proceedings May 16 1898
Regular meeting reviews payments totaling 799.29 to vendors including Gordon Institute and public works. Deed to Barnesville Savings Bank via T B Lyon. sanitation work begun. old Gordon Institute scenery sold to Rock High School for 25.00. loan authorization of 25 606 at max 10 percent. water main extension petition refused. uniforms for Garland Seaman approved.
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Barnesville
W. B. Smith
Stafford
Rogers
Stallings
Prout
Marshburn
Murphey
Finance
Gordon Institute
Gould Packing Co
Fort Wayne el, Co
Gordon Institute Chapel
Water Board
W. W. Wilkinson
Zebulon Road
New Meat Market Opens in Murphey Building
A new meat market has opened in the Murphey building on the former Moye's Store site. It will be managed by KE Reeves and W. T. Harris with partners BY. They announce readiness for business.
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Murphey
Moye
Messrs
Reeves
W. T. Harris
A Wonderful Statement on Lydia E Pinkham Cure
A reader recounts severe illness including heart pains fainting spells and blindness with female complaints such as inflammation of ovaries painful menstruation womb displacement and itching. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's remedy she reports improvement and cure as described by the writer.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Robbed the Grave by Electric Bitters Saver
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near fatal illness with yellow skin sunken eyes and back pain. After three physicians gave up a friend urged Electric Bitters the first bottle brought improvement and three weeks cured him claiming the medicine saved his life at 50 cents a bottle from W A Wiicur Drug Store.
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John Oliver
Philadephia
W. A. Wiicur
Magnificent Enterprise Brings New Oxford Knitting Mills
Machinery for the Oxford Knitting Mills has arrived and is being placed. Preparations are underway to begin operations. Seven new operator cottages have been built on the mill lot. By June 1 the mill is expected to start turning out underwear rapidly and bring prosperity to Barnesville.
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Oxford Knitting Mills
Barnesville
Persistent Coughs Need Energetic Treatment
A cough that lingers despite remedies requires serious care. The article notes cod liver oil as a standard preparation used for twenty five years, urging persistent treatment and attention to the condition.
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Han
Scott's Emulsion proves effective for throat and lung ailments
Scott's Emulsion strengthens the body with cod liver oil and hypophosphites, soothing irritation in the throat and lungs. The ad urges buyers to ensure the wrapper shows a man and fish, and notes pricing at 0c and $1.00 from druggists.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne, Chemists
New York
Visitors at Camp North Over Weekend
A list of attendees over Saturday and Sunday at Camp North includes Mrs. A. M. Lambdin, Miss May Lambdin, Miss Nannie Howard, Mrs. Mae Prout, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mills, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hudson, and numerous other residents such as Miss Lizzie Riviere, Mr. J. F. Neely, Miss Minnie Neiman, and Mr. J. M. Cochrane among many names noted in the visitor roll.
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Camp North
A. M. Lambdin
May Lambdin
Nannie Howard
Mae Prout
W. H. Chambers
A. L. Mills
Henry Hudson
Mattie
Fatie Elliott
Lizzie
Cora Riviere
J. F. Neely
Minnie Neiman
Lucile Elder
Henry Epps
Berry Thomas
Carter
Chas. Rucker
Emmett Kennedy
P. L. Gordy
N. H. Dowd
Jim Castleberry
Isaac Middlebrooks
Cabinet Size Offer Ends Soon at Two Fifty a Dozen
Gro W Grice advertises cabinet sizes at 2.50 per dozen for the next three days urging readers to act quickly before the sale expires.
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Gro
W. Grice
Commencement Nears at Gordon Institute with Barnesville
Commencement of Gordon Institute near in Barnesville. preparations underway for a highly successful event. The community urged to contribute to ensure a pleasant ceremony.
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Gordon Institute
Barnesville
Allen’s Foot-Ease powder for tired feet relief
Advertises Allen’s Foot-Ease to cool swollen nervous hot feet. Claims relief from smarting tight shoes and sore spots, cures swollen sweating feet blisters and bunions easing pain. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free trial package offered. Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York address.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Catfish Club Enjoys Successful Satilla River Trip
The Catfish Club anglers had a great outing at Satilla River catching many fish including fine ones. Friends in Barnesville received a large quantity, suggesting a successful trip. They are expected home today.
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Satilla River
Barnesville
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Constitutional Disease
A Toledo company advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. They offer a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and provide testimonials on request. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Coenry & Co
Toledo
Barnesville Plant Erects Brick Repair Shop
Barnesville Manufacturing Co will construct a brick repair shop at its plant. Two carloads of brick are on hand and preparations are underway for immediate erection. The building will be substantial in size and serve as an important factory addition.
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Barnesville Manufacturing Co
Gard of Thanks for Kindness During Mother's Illness
I Marpde M Loy express gratitude to friends for kindness shown during my mother’s illness and death. Your support meant a great deal to me.
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M. Loy
Cash Store Ad Proclaims Ice Cream and Fishing Gear Offer
A local advertisement urges readers to visit the Cash Store for cheap ice cream and fishing tackle amid wartime patriotism. It promises three minutes of speech without war talk and hints at a lighthearted prize, noting the store’s ready meals and picnic items while warning that the award will go to another if not claimed in person.
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Georgia
Cuba
War veterans seek relief from rheumatism with Pain Balm
Mr. Geo S Anderson of Rossville York County Penn recalls severe wartime service and reports Pain Balm from Chamberlains as highly effective for rheumatism. He plans to buy a dozen bottles for personal use and to share with neighbors, noting its help for lame backs sprains swelling cuts and burns. Sold by J H Blackburn.
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Geo. S. Anderson
Rossville
York County
Penn
J. H. Blackburn
Bicycle Party Honors Miss Laura Cooper in Savannah
A Monday evening Bicycle Party in Savannah celebrated Miss Laura Cooper. Attendees included R. J. Hunt, W. W. Spence, A. J. Stephens, F. M. Murphey, Dr. C. H. Perdue and many others. The group stopped at Miss Florrie Elder’s home for refreshments.
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Laura Cooper
Savannah
Cooper
R. J. Hunt
Arley Murphey
W. W. Spence
Mabel Lambdin
A. J. Stephens
Marion Bloodworth
F. M. Murphey
Iane Murphey
W. W. Wilkinson
Meta Murphey
Gainer Turner
Eva Harris
Lawrence Hunt
Florrie Elder
Robert M. Brooks
Lucile Elder
C. H. Perdue
Florrie
Palmer to Open Recruiting Station at Fort McPherson
Lieut. F. L. Palmer received orders to report to Fort McPherson near Atlanta where he will open a recruiting station and stay a while. He hopes this assignment will lead to promotion to captain. The people of Barnesville extend best wishes as he goes to serve Uncle Sam in the war.
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F. L. Palmer
Fort McPherson
Atlanta
Barnesville
Lieut. Palmer
Uncle Sam
Candler Elected Bishop of the Methodist Church South
Dr Warren A. Candler was elected bishop at Baltimore on Tuesday. Georgia friends note his strength and admiration in Barnesville where he will preach and lecture at the Barnesville Chautauqua in July. He led the ticket in the bishops' election.
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Baltimore
Warren A. Candler
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Georgia
Dr Candler
Barnesville
Chautauqua
Barnesville Savings Bank Prosperity Noted in May Statement
The Barnesville Savings Bank presents its May statement, praising its strong condition and creditable business. Under President W. S. Witham and Cashier H. P. Powell the bank is described as one of the state’s firmly established institutions and pivotal to Barnesville’s prosperity.
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Barnesville
Mitchells Visit Atlanta Friends and Dr Kemp Guests
Mrs. Robert Mitchell and Miss Mamie Mitchell traveled to Atlanta Thursday afternoon and stayed several days to visit relatives and friends. Dr. A. P. Kemp of North Georgia, a prominent local physician, was in the city recently as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Rose and made many friends.
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Robert Mitchell
Mamie Mitchell
Atlanta
A. P. Kemp
North Georgia
C. P. Rose
Col Greer of Oglethorpe Visits City Sunday
Col. Leon C. Greer of Oglethorpe was in the city as a guest of friends on Sunday. A former pupil of Gordon Institute, he graduated locally. Bread cakes pies and rolls are baked daily after Friday at the city Bakery. ring phone 17.
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Leon C. Greer
Oglethorpe
Gordon Institute
City Bakery
Fire alarm unsafely cooled by small hose at local store
A fire alarm sounded yesterday at 11 am when Mrs. L. H. Gray’s store room caught fire. The flames were extinguished by a small hose after a prompt arrival by the fire department, which offered limited service. Other notes mention a budding bakery restaurant and local arrivals including Mr. William Gee and Mr. William R. Patterson.
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L. H. Gray
Shi Gray Hurt in buggy accident near house fire
Yesterday Shi Gray sustained head bruises after being thrown from Dr. Cox's buggy during a rapid turn to reach a house fire. The driver Dr. Cox lost control when the wheel broke. Shi was the only one injured.
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Shi Gray
Dr. Cox
Shi
Floral Club Meeting at Hightower Home
The Floral club will meet today at 4 P M at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Hightower. Members are urged to attend.
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The
Floral Club
J. W. Hightower
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Royal Baking Powder CO
West
O. Marshburn, M’er
Halls
P. O. Box 218
Waco
W. A. Wright
Soungil Proceedings
J. Murrney
Clerk & Treas
J. 8. McGillas
Kilburn Avenue
Rockford, NL
Gamps
Suces & Wiper
DeWitt
W. A. Wrighr
Taving Sport
Bicycle Party
McPherson
Bishop Candler
H.meyer & Co
Barnesville, GA
Barnesville Savings Bank
Luccs & Wimpee
William Gee
William R. Patterson
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