In Memoriam Captain G W Warthen
Memorial notice detailing the death of Captain G W Warthen at fifty eight, his Civil War service, church devotion, post war life as postmaster in Piedmont Georgia, and family dedication. The piece includes church resolutions and requests for publication to the Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death
Earth
G. W. Warthen
Warthen
Mercer University
Penfield
Lee
Appy Head
Barnesville Ga
Mt. Zion
R. E. Lee Institute
Thomaston
United States
Piedmont
the Gazette
G. H. Coxtter
W. T. Waller
P. G. Torber
J. H. Cine
Barnesville Pioneers Shaped Old Town to Prosperity
An early history of Barnesville recalls founding settlers like Grand Pa Hamil Grand Pa John Jenkins Grand Pa Zachariah Fryer Uncle Gideon Barnes Uncle Josiah Holmes and Willis J Milner. The piece notes how homesteading and logging cleared woods built corners and brick stores, the Macon Atlanta railroad through town, telegraph and electric lines, water works and schools, and the enduring influence of patriarchs and mothers on a thriving, Christian community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epior Gazette
Pike County
Grand Pa
Gideon Barnes
Barnesville
Zebulon
Forsyth
Seaborn Covington
Pitt S. Milner
Sam Kendrick
Charley Turner
Alvis Stafford
Daniel Hightower
Hub
Jack
Fryer
Holly
J. C. C. Blackburn
Barnes
Macon
Atlanta
Dan
John Middlebrooks Drives Smith’s New Buggy for Enjoyment
The Gazette praises John Middlebrooks as a young man deserving of good things as he showcases one of Smith’s newest top buggies with an excellent horse and plans a pleasant outing for himself and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘J. Middlebrooks
Smith
the Gazette
A K Hawes to Offer Free Eye Tests Here for 3 Days
A K Hawes the famous Atlanta Optician will stay at William H Chambers store for three days beginning June 1 offering free eye sight tests. Hawes brings modern equipment for precise spectacles fitting and is highly trusted nationwide. Call early as the visit lasts only three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Hawes
Atlanta
William H. Chambers
Barnesville
U.S
Hawkes
Mr. Hawkes
Musical Instruments Offer From Gurren-Berger Co
Local advertisement urges readers to contact F. A. Gurren BERGER & Co. in Macon Georgia for musical instruments and musical goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Gurren
Berger & Co
Macon
Dr Tichenors Antiseptic Ad Draws Quip on Injury
An advertising line jokes about applying Dr Tichenors Antiseptic to the body after a bicycle incident. It emphasizes immediate use and local availability at Chambers Drug Store with a humorous tone.
Young Man Dies After Weeks of Illness
Mr. E. W. Glenn, a young man, died Monday at the home of Mr. J. W. Perry on Railroad Street after an illness of several weeks. He was buried Tuesday morning by Undertaker Summers, with funeral services conducted by Rev. W. M. Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Glenn
J. W. Perry
Railroad Street
Summers
W. M. Hunter
B Y P U Plans Friday Meeting on Revelation at Mitchell Home
The B Y P U will meet Friday evening at the home of Mr. Robert Mitchell. Dr T J Watts will give a talk on the book of Revelation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mitchell
T. J. Watts
Best on Earth Pain Balm Sold in Plains Georgia
Edwards and Parker of Plains GA tout Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism lame back and deep seated muscular pains sold by J H Blackburn Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards & Parker
Plains
Chamberlain
J. H. Blackburn
Summers buys six Barnesville buggies after telephoning orders
Mr. G L Summers traveled to Forsyth on the 10 20 train, arriving at 11. By dinner he had placed orders for six Barnesville buggies, all selling briskly, including a fine carriage among the lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Summers
Forsyth
Barnesville
The Motherhood Ideal and Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription
A persuasive ad extols motherhood as natural and beneficial, urging women to use Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription to treat female disorders. It claims the remedy strengthens reproductive organs, eases childbirth, lessens maternity risks, and promotes healthy babies, citing patient testimonials and directing readers to mail order from Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Ate &O
RV. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Address to General Gordon at Cordele Chautauqua
The speaker extols General John B. Gordon at the Cordele Chautauqua with a Macon Telegraph–reported introduction. The tribute recalls Confederate memory, Burn's lines, and the enduring heroism of Southern soldiers, praising Gordon as gallant soldier statesman and Christian patriot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Rose
E. W. Rose
John B. Gordon
Cordele Chautauqua
Macon ‘Telegraph
Gazette
Appomatox
Mr. Davis
General Gordon
Aaron
Winnie Davis
Confederacy
Niagara
Gulf
Atlantic
Bert Burns
Scotia
Columbia
Lost Ticket For Reward At Barnesville
A labeled ticket to Lon ger is found and a rich reward is offered for its return. The finder should deposit it with Jor W Reeves, dealer in groceries, Barnesville Georgia, with duplicates available for patrons at his cash store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jor W. Reeves
Barnesville
Georgia
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B,ville
America
Oxford
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Barnesville, GA
Epworth League
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J. W. Hightower
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