Forsyth Writer Publishes A Political Gossip List
A Forsyth correspondent in the Macon Telegraph tucks political rumor into a brief column. The prognosticator predicts Terrell for governor, notes Barth Bloodworth may become Flint circuit judge, and cites Beck seeking Sixth District congress, with others in contention. A prize is offered for more gossip in the same space.
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Forsyth
Macon
Terrell
Bill Atkinson
Joe
Atkinson
Steve Clay
Marcus Beck
Monroe
Jim Griggs
Beck
Bartlett
Bibb
Eli
Bart Bloodworth
Flint
Sam Rutherford
Solicitor Generals
Tom Cabaniss
Penmanship Class Planned by Prof Bankston at Gordon Institute
Prof W W Bankston works on a penmanship class at Gordon Institute. He aims for a strong roster of pupils and hopes to attract outside students. He is noted as a capable pensman.
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W. W. Bankston
Gordon Institute
Store Notice From L J Moyer In Barnesville
L J Moyer announces he is now in the store of Mr T Moye Barnesville to serve customers with goods in their line. He promises courteous attention and satisfactory goods and prices to all customers.
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T. Moye
Barnesville
Floral Club Meeting Set at Mrs Cochran’s Home
The Barnesville Floral Club will meet Friday at 3 30 PM at the home of Mrs T W Cochran. All members are requested to attend this important meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville Floral Club
T. W. Cochran
Gainesville General James B Longstreet Weds Ellen Dortch
Gen. James B. Longstreet of Gainesville married Miss Ellen J Dortch of Atlanta yesterday. The union drew statewide interest and surprised many when announced a few weeks ago. Well wishers extend happiness to the couple.
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James B. Longstreet
Gainesville
Ellen J. Dortch
Atlanta
Dr O Henley Snider Advertises Mail Treatment
Georgia physician O Henley Snider of Atlanta claims to cure chronic diseases by mail for five dollars a month with painless methods and a ten dollar cancer treatment. He pledges speedy, confidential care with many testimonials and offers to treat opium or morphine habits. Miss Clifford Burr recently visited Montezuma.
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O. Henley Snider
Atlanta
Express
Snider
Gause and Effect in Wells Church Fire Trial
In Monroe Superior Court, Alex Wells was tried for burning a church. The long history shows multiple convictions and retrials from 1894 to 1895, involving judges Beck, Stone, and Felton, extensive defense changes, and a three year sentence, with $3,500 in taxpayers’ costs and a note on courts’ respect and law.
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Monroe Superior Court
Alex Wells
Wells
Beck
J. F. Redding
Barnesville
Redding
Stone
Persons & Persons
Supreme Court
Felton
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Sold Across Seaview Virginia
A local druggist advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy highlighting its praised effect on croupy children. The sales pitch claims many families saved their children from fatalities due to croup after using the remedy. The ad promotes 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by J H Blackburn.
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Seaview
Chamberlain
KeLlam & Ourren
J. H. Blackburn
Milledgeville College Names New Art and Elocution Teacher
At a Board of Trustees meeting of the Middle Georgia Agricultural and Military College Miss Lillie Milner of Barnesville was unanimously elected to teach art physical culture and elocution. She has broad experience in these fields and will establish the new departments to a high state of efficiency. She will likely board in the barracks.
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Middle Georgia Agricultural and Military College
Milledgeville
Union Recorder
Lillie Milner
Barnesville
Barnesville Presbyterian Church Nears Completion
The Presbyterian church will be finished without delay as all financial arrangements are made. It will be a beautiful church and Barnesville will be proud. Construction is ongoing and the building should be completed soon.
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Presbyterian Church
Barnesville
Dr Wright Improving After Illness
Friends report Dr W A Wright is gradually improving from illness though still feeble. He is gaining strength and expected to be well soon. Commercial agencies note improving conditions daily across the country.
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W. A. Wright
Doctor's Office Near Barnesville Savings Bank
Service available at Dr Head’s office near Barnesville Savings Bank and residence at Mrs Connally's on Forsyth Street. Calls answered promptly day or night in city or country areas.
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Barnesville Savings Bank
Dr. Head
Gombault's Caustic Balsam Advertised for Horses
A notice touts Gombault's Caustic Balsam as the finest horse preparation, replacing liniments and serving as a standard remedy. Readers are urged to view the paper's advertisement for the current price and try it.
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Gombault
Opium and Whisky Habits Book Offer
A notice invites all Americans interested in opium and whisky habits to request a book. Send name and address to B. M. Woolley, Atlanta, Georgia, Box 387, to receive a free copy.
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United States
B. M. Woolley
Atlanta
Remarkable Escalading Feat at Fort Sheridan
A Thirteenth Infantry squad at Fort Sheridan Illinois formed a 381 foot high human pyramid in four minutes to scale a wooden parapet. Corporal Leary then vaulted over the wall, lifting the record by three feet and completing the ascent with a catlike leap to the top.
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Fort Sheridan
Ills
Thirteenth Infantry
Corporal Leary
Edmonds Views on Wheat, Farm Prosperity, and Economy
Editor Richard K. Edmunds of the Baltimore Manufacturers Record argues that this year’s wheat crop adds two hundred million dollars in value and farm product values rise by five hundred million. He notes a post panic era of frugal farming reduced debt and inventories, positioning farmers to benefit from a new prosperity driven by higher prices.
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Richard K. Edmunds
Baltimore Manufacturers Record
Watts Eczema Ointment Advertises Cure Claim
An advertisement touts Watts Eczema Ointment as the sole positive cure for chronic tetter, urging readers to try the product as a definitive remedy.
Barnesville Recalls Old-Timers and Local Remedies Adverts
In a chat with Dr. C. J. Moffett in St. Louis, Barnesville's past and present were discussed. Moffett promotes Teething Powder and Indian Weed female medicine, two well-known products endorsed nationwide and sold by Barnesville druggists. An advertisement for these remedies appears in this issue for readers to consider and request at local drug stores.
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Miles
Henry Bruns
Dlacksmith
Grand Junction
Iowa
Milles
Geball
Dr.Miles
Dr. Miles
DR. Miles Medical CO
Elsbast
Lad
St. Louis
C. J. Moffett
Barnesville
Dr. Moffett
Ice Cream Festival at Brent School Friday Evening
An ice cream festival will be held at Brent school on Friday evening September 17 to benefit the school. The public is invited to attend. Miss Bessie Floyd is the schoolteacher. Many residents from Barnesville are expected to attend.
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Brent School
Bessie Floyd
Barnesville
Simmons Joins Marshburn Store as Accommodating Manager
Mr. A. G. Simmons has joined Marshburn Store under manager V. O. Marshburn. He is an experienced business man and a pleasant salesman ready to assist friends and customers.
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A. G. Simmons
V. O. Marshburn
Mr. Simmons
The Past and Future Reflections From a Waterford Student
Edward Wagner of Waterford Mississippi urges fellow students to value education and prepare for the future. He argues the next generation will shape political and religious leadership as old pillars pass away and calls for educating both heart and head to make life meaningful.
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Edward Wagner
Waterford
Miss
Farm for sale with easy terms from C. H. Reviere
Classified notice offers a good farm for sale with terms described as easy. The listing names the seller C. H. Reviere and emphasizes favorable purchase conditions.
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C. H. Reviere
Shelving Expansion at J W Hightower Hardware
J W Hightower, the live hardware man, adds extensive shelving to his store to create more room for his large stock of goods. Hightower carries an immense stock of hardware and related items.
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J. W. Hightower
Mr. Hightower
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. J. Moyer
the Floral Club
Sigk
Doctors
Clifford Burr
Montezuma
J. M. Anderson
Barnesville, GA
FTA
U.S
William H. Cuameers
Hawkes
W,. L. Bishop
Edmonds
Marshburn
Griffin and
Yj UN IN
Hook & Ladder Company
Agmarae
Thomaston
the Rock
Porsyth
Colored Union School House
A. W. Howzer
Philadelphia
W. J. Vandivere
Agt
Barnesville Ga
F.L. Willis, A. J. Reeves
W. P. Dawson
T. P
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