Good Roads and the Grand Jury
A scathing critique of grand jury secrecy and fairness, arguing jurors safeguard reputations while often delivering one sided indictments. The piece calls for reform, condemning hidden ex parte processes and urging legislators to address perceived abuses and corruption. J Dan Woopatt signs off with a call to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittle
Pike
Charity
Inquisition
Val
Travers
J. Dan Woopatt
One Minute Laugh Cure
A brief humor item presents a playful notion of a quick remedy: laughter as a cure. The piece cites a whimsical claim and invites readers to try a rapid dose of mirth to lift spirits.
Emmett Owen Emerges as Public Speaker in Pike County
Gor don Institute graduate Prof Emmett Owen gains local renown as a public speaker. He spoke to the Sunday School Association at Mt Zion and delivered the commencement address at Prof Luke Adams' school in The Rock, Upson county. Holonville takes pride in him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zebulon Journal
Gordon Institute
Pike County
Emmett Owen
Sunday School Association
Mt. Zion
the Rock
Upson County
Luke Adams
Holonville
Wright's Fan Adds Cooling Breeze At Local Fountain
Dr. W. A. Wright's soda fountain in Wright's Fan remains popular on warm days. D. L. Anderson and J. R. Jackson serve fine drinks and frozen fruits as a new fan operates smoothly, improving comfort. A moved front counter provides more space for patrons.
One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Lancaster Editor
J. D. Bridge, editor and proprietor of the Democrat in Lancaster New Hampshire, praises One Minute Cough Cure for his boy. He calls it the best remedy for croup he has ever used and recommends it for coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Bridge
the Democrat
Lancaster, N. H
W. A. Wiicur
L. Houmes
Smith
Dr Boggs To Preach Tonight At Baptist Church
Dr William E Boggs a distinguished Presbyterian minister will preach tonight at the Baptist church Everyone is invited to attend the services He will also preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Boggs
Baptist Church
Boggs
Presbyterian Church
New Barber Shop Opens in Barnesville
A new barber shop advertises under Penny Racket run by P. M. Edwards offering the best shaves in Barnesville. The shop promises clean towels face cream to prevent burning and a hair tonic for dandruff. Call and see once. you will return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Edwards
Barnesville
New Machinery to Boost Oxford Knitting Mills and Georgia Underwear
The Oxford Knitting Mills and the Georgia Underwear Co plan immediate expansion with new machines. Managers Murphey and Howard are in New York to purchase equipment, aiming to raise capacity after under new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Knitting Mills
Georgia Underwear Co
A. QO. Murphey
The
Georgia Co
W. M. Howard
Oxford Co
New York
Personal Notices Highlight Zebulon Residents in City Visits
Mrs. W. O. Gwyn of Zebulon spent Tuesday with relatives in the city. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Madden newly married at Molena have been in Barnesville this week visiting relatives. Summers Buggy Company will deliver saw dust for stable use at 25 cents per load. Mr. A. L. Mills spent yesterday in Atlanta on business. Col. Charles R. Gwyn, a young Zebulon lawyer, was in town Tuesday and has many admirers here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Gwyn
Zebulon
City
J. M. Madden
Molena
Barnesville
Summers
A. L. Mills
Atlanta
Charles R. Gwyn
Summers Buggy Company
F. R. Calhoun
Cartersville
W. T. Bate
Calhoun
Charleston
S. C
WANTED: Young helper sought by J G Smith Son
Three day notice seeks a about 15 year old in the paint shop at J G Smith and Sons. A terse ad lists the position and employer in a local classifieds style brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.G. Smith & Sons
Resolutions on Death of Mrs Apaline McChargue
A church committee notes the death of Mrs Apaline McChargue on February 17 1899 at age 84 85. She was a Mt Zion church member for about 50 years and known for kindness. The resolutions express condolence request publication in the Barnesville Gazette and request recording in the church book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apaline McChargue
Mt. Zion Church
Barnesville
Permelia Black
G. H. Couuier
W. T. Waller
Mary Wadsworth Jones then 78 dies at Mt Zion church member
Mrs. Mary Wadsworth Jones died March 25 1899 after more than twenty years with Serdis and charter member of Mt Zion. She lived a devout Christian life instilling faith hope and charity in her family and church. Etta Counter Jas T Warthen committee note gratitude and farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wadsworth Jones
Old Serdis Church
Mt. Zion
Mary
Christ
W. T. Waller
Etta Counter
Jas. T. Warthen
Mt. Zion Church
Queen's convocation honors Mai Gober with MA in French and English
Miss Mai Gober earns the Master of Arts in French and English Literature at Queens University convocation. The events mix student humor and formal ceremony with gaiety in convocation hall and Kingston city hall. Relatives from Georgia praise her achievement while gallery antics and songs accompany proceedings. EVA GOBER notes Mai's pride and the letters she receives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Journal
Mare Gober
A. P. Kemp
Mabel Carlyon
Marietta
Harvard Seminary
Georgia
Mai
Queens
Kingston City Hall
Chas, Tupper
Conservative Party
Canada
Sanford Fleming K.C. M. G
Charles Tupper
Grant
Sir Charles Tupper
Lord Minto
Sanford Fleming
St. Michael and St. George
Dupuis
Marshall
Mai Gober
M. A
Eva Gober
Painting Solicited by J R Bennett
J R Bennett advertises interior painting services with guaranteed work and invites calls at Jordan's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan’s
J. R. Bennett
Milner High School Commencement Plans Announced
Milner High School lists events for its commencement with Rev. W. T. Irvine of Forsyth Ga delivering the sermon at 11 p m June 7 and Hon F H Richardson of The Atlanta Journal giving the address at 11 a m June 12 Dr Rolfe Hunt the principal praises the faculty and students and notes strong teaching results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milner High School
W. T. Irvine
Forsyth
Ira
F. H. Richardson
Atlanta Journal
Rolfe Hunt
Busy Georgia Contractor Builds Homes for Locals
A. O. Bennett, a leading Georgia contractor, recently began a five room cottage on Jackson Street for H. A. Rucker. He also started two additions for Robert Mitchell and has multiple contracts keeping him constantly employed in building and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Bennett
Georgia
Jackson Street
H. A. Rucker
Rucker
Bennett
Robet Mitchell
Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles
Texas wonder Hall's Great Discovery promises to cure kidney and bladder issues in men and women, with mail order and local sales in 1898 Waco. A testimonial from H H Brown claims Bright's kidney disease ended after using one and a half bottles shown at St George Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
E. W. Haltt
P. O. Box 218
Waco
Texas
W. A. Wright
Barnesville
Dallas
Bright
H. H. Brown
St. Geeorge Hotel
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Grand Jury
Scott
Scott’s
Emusion
Scott & Bownel
Wright’s
Dr. Boggs
Castoria
J. H. Bare & Co
J. C. Porch
C. D. Matthews
Cuthbert
Homer Bush
Andrew Female College
DeWitt
J.C. Freese
1St St
Brooklyn
N.Y
Porres Dave Aup
Prope
Boston
J. G. Smith & Sons
Halls
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