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Barnesville Gazette

Location

Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1898

Page

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Bloodworth and West Tie The Knot In Atlanta

Mr Solomon C Bloodworth and Miss Jennie West were wed Tuesday at 1 30 PM at the home of Mr T C Banks in Atlanta Rev W S Stevens officiating Bloodworth is known across the state Miss West a Kentuckian and former teacher at Georgia Normal and Industrial College Milledgeville and Gordon Institute Their friends extend best wishes for a happy prosperous marriage.

T. C. Banks Atlanta Solomon C. Bloodworth Jennie West Rev W. S. Stevens Miss West Georgia Normal and Industrial College Milledgeville Gordon Institute

Burglary at Concord Safe of R F Strickland Opened

Robbers blew open the safe of Mr R F Strickland in Concord last week. About 400 in cash and 500 in checks were stolen. Banks were notified to arrest anyone presenting the checks. No arrests reported yet. Businessmen urged to guard property and watch for thieves.

R. F. Strickland Concord

Poisoned Arm Confines A. O. Murphey At Home

A. O. Murphey remains confined to his home with a poisoned arm after pain began last week. Dr. G. Pope Huguley was called in and the patient has shown improvement this week. Friends hope for a full recovery soon.

A. O. Murphey

Ed Elder Home Improves With Second Story Addition

Work began Monday on improvements to Edward Elder's Thomaston Street home with A. O. Bennett as contractor. The addition will make the residence among the largest and prettiest in the city once completed.

Edward Elder Thomaston Street A. O. Bennett

Thanksgiving Day Observed in Barnesville

Thanksgiving Day falls on November 24 in Barnesville with a Presbyterian service at the church and a large congregation expected. Local stores and business houses typically close for the day, and many will suspend operations to reflect on blessings.

Barnesville Presbyterian Church

Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds

Aug J Bogel of Shreveport LA and J F Campbell of Safford AZ praise Dr Kings New Discovery as a reliable cure for coughs consumption and colds. The product has a 25 year track record and is offered with a free trial at W A Wi curr Drug Store.

J. Bogel Shreveport

Miss May Nottingham Improving After Severe Cold

Miss May Nottingham has been ill for several days with a severe cold causing much suffering. Her condition is improving and friends expect her to be out again in a few days.

May Nottingham

Barnesville Sends Notable Staff to Gov Candler

Barnesville members on Gov Candler's staff include Frank M. Stafford, J. C. Woodward, and Alfred R. Willingham. The city takes pride as these Gordon Institute alumni and associates join the governor's team, reflecting local esteem.

Barnesville Gov. Candler Frank M. Stafford J. C. Woodward Gordon Institute Alfred R. Willingham Candler

Vandivere Promoted to Traveling Passenger Agent

Mr W J Vandivere, longtime Central railroad agent at Barnesville, is promoted to traveling passenger agent with Macon headquarters. His territory spans Griffin to Millen and several branches. Vandivere will move to Macon this week amid local regret. E S Dusenbury of Eatonton named Barnesville agent, replacing Vandivere, and will relocate with his family promptly.

W. J. Vandivere Central Railroad Barnesville Macon Griffin Millen Vandivere E.S. Dusenbury Eatonton

Auction for Ladies Weekly Dress Goods Sale

Mr Edgar L Rogers holds weekly Tuesday and Wednesday auctions for ladies items including dress goods shoes hosiery gloves hamburgs and corsets with no reserves until lines are closed. The sale targets women with no reservations and will continue weekly.

Edgar L. Rogers

Progress on Forsyth Street Cottage for Edgar L. Rogers

Work on the new house of Mr. Edgar L. Rogers on Forsyth street is progressing nicely and will soon be completed. It will be a nice cottage home. Mr. C. H. Morris has the contract for building it and has a good force of workmen on it.

Edgar L. Rogers Forsyth Street C. H. Morris

Ernest Willie to Lecture at Shiloh Church Friday Night

Ernest Willie, described as the rolling chair invalid, will give a lecture at Shiloh church near Goggansville on Friday night November roth. His topic is Looking Upward. A general invitation is extended to the public to attend and hear the lecture.

Ernest Willie Shiloh Church Goggansville

Death of Mr Cas Driskell in Monroe County

Mr Cas Driskell of Monroe county died Saturday. He was buried Sunday. The funeral was conducted by Rev H A Hodges. He was well known to many people in this section.

Cas Driskell Monroe County H. A. Hodges

Marriage Announcement for B. Z. Holmes and Sallie Pharr

Cards announce the November 16 marriage of Mr. B Z Holmes of Atlanta and Miss Sallie Pharr of Forsyth. Holmes is a noted traveling man with headquarters at the Capital City. both are known in Barnesville where Holmes has lived.

B. Z. Holmes Atlanta Sallie Pharr Forsyth Holmes Barnesville

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Fl. L. Mills Asc Soc Sec Sec Jeans A. L. Mills Pex P.S Bloodworth—West Kookout Ed Elder Mr. Vandivere G. I A.L. Mills Shiloh Mr. Cas Driskell Holmes—Pharr People's Common Sense Medical World’s Dispensary Medical Association Main Street Buffalo, N. Y ACORN Blackburn Jonah J. H. Bate J. H. Bate & Co., Jewelers Barnesville An Marietsla GA Momtisedgods
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