Death of Miss Sallie Middlebrooks in Barnesville
After a lingering illness with consumption Miss Sallie Middlebrooks died last Thursday afternoon at her mother's Zebulon street home. A young Methodist, she trusted in the Lord and was active in church life. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church by Rev. W. S. Stevens, with interment in the church cemetery. The family is held in high esteem and deeply mourned by neighbors.
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Sallie Middlebrooks
Zebulon Street
Miss Middlebrooks
Methodist Church
Methodist
W. S. Stevens
Barnesville
Death of Mrs J O Walker in Marietta Ga
News arrives of the death of Mrs. J O Walker in Marietta Georgia on October 16 after a brief illness. She was visiting from Carrabelle Florida to be with her sister and died within days of arrival. The family formerly resided in Barnesville and are well known there with many grieving friends. She was daughter of Rev E H Myers former president of Wesleyan Female College at Macon and sister of Rev H P Myers who also lived in town. Sympathy extends to Mr Walker and their children.
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J. O. Walker
Marietta
Carrabelle
Fla
Walker
Barnesville
Barnesville Auction Promises Full Stock of Menswear Goods
The seller proclaims the first bona fide auction sale in Barnesville offering a complete stock of clothing gent s furnishings shoes and hats. He cites low cotton prices and hard times as reasons to abandon regular sales and rely on an auction to move the entire merchandise.
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Barnesville
Auctioneer’s Appeal for Early Bidders on New Goods
A dealer announces a clearance sale noting no bidders will be refused, stock is all new and desirable, and the best goods will be sold first. The seller emphasizes overstock and plans to push items out at discounted prices, urging customers to arrive early.
Amols Bouquet Shaving Soap On Sale In Barnesville
Edgar L. Rogers advertises Amols Bouquet shaving soap in Barnesville Georgia with a limited time price drop from 25 cents to rice per cake. The copy touts better lather and smoother skin and urges men to compare against ordinary soap with the razor.
Edwin Clapps Fine Shoes For Men At A Handy Store
John Blackburn announces A L Mills Shoes offering a large winter shoe stock. Edwin Clappps line adds prestige with Edwin Clapps shoes guaranteed to satisfy or money back. Stop in for best selection and prices.
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Edwin Claps
Edwin Clapps Annes
Ladies Capes at Deep Discounts At Local Store
Bargain alert on capes with savings of a quarter off retail. The dealer says they purchased directly from manufacturers to cut out jobbers’ profits, offering capes priced from 50 cents to 10 dollars.
Millinery Leader Promises Latest Styles at Unbeatable Prices
Fashionable shoppers are told this store stands as head quarters for fine millinery with sales that exceed Barnesville rivals. The shop claims to originate trends, offer up to date goods, and undercut competition on price.
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Barnesville
Smith and Whittle tie knot in Meansville nuptials
Lena Whittle daughter of Capt. Thomas E. Whittle wed Harry D. Smith of Macon Georgia at the bride's father's home near Meansville. Ceremony led by Dr J M Brittain. Smith a Kentuckian with Central of Georgia Railroad, Macon destined as their future home.
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Central of Georgia Railroad
Macon
Beautiful Chrysanthemums Grower Delights in Fall Display
Mrs. Jackson G. Smith showcases a large fall collection of very large beautiful chrysanthemums. She grows several varieties and many blooms are described as very fine and widely admired by all who have seen them.
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Jackson G. Smith
Summers Buggy Co Delivers Fine Wagon for Grocer Gray
The Summers Buggy Co has produced a handsome delivery wagon for Mr. H. H. Gray the grocer. It is neatly painted and highly attractive.
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the Summers Buggy Co
H. H. Gray
Friends Hope for Carl P. Rose's Rapid Recovery
The friends of Mr. Carl P. Rose regret his continued illness but are glad to know he is better and they hope for a rapid improvement.
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Carl P. Rose
Judge Reagan Elected Flint Circuit Judge This Week
Hon. E. J. Reagan was elected by the legislature this week as Judge of the Flint circuit. He was appointed by Gov. Atkinson to fill the vacancy from Judge Beck's resignation. Col. J. Y. Allen of Thomaston withdrew from the race.
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E. J. Reagan
Flint
Gov
Atkinson
Beck
Col
J. Y. Allen
Thomaston
Odd Fellows Notice at Lodge Meeting
Summoned to attend tonight at 7 o'clock at the hall for important business. Grand Chief J. T. Mills and Grand Representative R. T. Daniel will discuss Odd Fellowship and the encampment branch. Initiatory work expected and an oyster supper after. Noble Grand Tuos Watts and Secretary C. H. Perdue sign active.
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J. T. Mills
R. T. Daniel
Odd Fellowship
Middlebrooks Home Rising on Thomaston Street
The Middlebrooks dwelling on Thomaston street is going up rapidly with a large force of workmen employed by contractor C. H. Morris. The house is described as a handsome home and will be completed early.
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Middlebrooks
Thomaston Street
C. H. Morris
Dr Miles Pain Pills Advertises One Cent Dose
An old advertisement touts Dr Miles pain pills priced at one cent per dose. The copy emphasizes quick relief and broad accessibility for price sensitive customers.
Thomaston Train Derailed Near City
A passenger train en route from Barnesville to Thomaston derailed Tuesday evening near the city after striking a defective rail. Conductor W T Hammond sustained minor injuries along with a lightly hurt African American woman. Repairs were completed and the train arrived safely the next morning.
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Thomaston
Barnesville
W.T. Hammond
Georgia Troops Return Home After Service
Captain John F. Howard and Mr. Paul Seaman returned to Atlanta to rejoin the Second Georgia. Other men from the community will return this week. Howard and his men prefer to remain in service if arrangements allow them to go to Cuba Porto Rico or Manila.
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John F. Howard
Paul Seaman
Atlanta
Georgia
Howard
Cuba
Porto Rico
Manila
Epworth League to convene meeting at Maj Hunt home
A business meeting of the Epworth League will be held tomorrow night at the home of Major J T Hunt. All members are urged to attend to discuss matters affecting league interests.
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Epworth League
Maj
J.T. Hunt
League
All accounts due me and not paid before the jot will be turned over to my attorney for collection
W. Hh. CHAMBERS states that all outstanding accounts must be paid promptly. otherwise the matter will be handed to his attorney for collection.
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W. Hh. Chambers
Death of Mrs Frank Miller Near Raymond Church
Mrs Frank Miller died last Saturday at her home near Raymond church. The funeral was held Sunday with Rev H A Hodges delivering the sermon. She was a widow about thirty five years old and beloved by those who knew her.
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Frank Miller
Raymond Church
H. A. Hodges
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Miss Sallie Middlebrooks
Will
Edgar L. Rogers
Barnesville, Ga
John Blackburn
A. L. Mills
Ladies Capes
Mr. Rose
David
Reagan
Odd
Tuos
J. Watts
C. H. Perdue
Noble Grand
Druggista
Rite E Bomen Fayo
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