Democratic Primary Nominates County Officials
The Democratic primary passed quietly with several candidates named for county jobs. J. B. Matthews is nominated for clerk, W. O. Gwyn for sheriff, J. D. Carreker for tax collector, W. H. Smith for tax receiver, J. T. Baker for treasurer, R. D. Adams for county surveyor, and J. L. Hamil for coroner. The author believes all are good men who will perform well.
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J. B. Matthews
W. O. Gwyn
J. D. Carreker
W. H. Smith
J. T. Baker
R. D. Adams
J. L. Hamil
Gazerre Urges City to Repair Streets and Sidewalks
The Gazerre urges immediate council action on neglected streets. Pedestrian hazards from weeds, holes, and unsafe bridges demand attention. If other projects pause, streets must be restored at once, with many sites to be identified for urgent work.
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Gazerre
Walker Wright Buys Direct Christmas Goods
Mr. Walker Wright traveled to Macon to meet a New York salesman and purchase a large stock of Christmas goods direct from manufacturers. He follows a fall buying pattern, highlighting a taste for elegant lines and aims to offer a superior winter assortment.
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Walker Wright
Macon
New York
Atlanta
Wright
W. A. Wright
Barbershop Fight Ends With Barricade and Broken Head
Two Black men, Charlie Collins and Bob Cheney, fought at Obe Nelson’s barber shop after a dispute fueled by John Barleycorn. Charlie suffered a severe head wound and may press charges. Bob is jailed awaiting possible indictment for assault with intent to murder.
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Charlie Collins
Bob Cheney
Obe Nelson
Charlie
Bob
John Barleycorn
Etick
Darkey
Aeseult
New City Officials Installed For Coming Year
The city council elected A. O. Murphy R. L. Swatts and W. O. Marshburn as councilmen J. M. Cochran re-elected Clerk and Treasurer C. J. McDowell re-elected Chief Marshal E. R. Cacawell elected Deputy Marshal Z. T. Evans chosen Dispenser Col. S. N. Woodward re-elected City Attorney J. B. Bankston water works Superintendent A new ordinance by Edward Elder merges offices to save $800 yearly, a notable economy.
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A. O. Murphey
R. L. Swatts
W.O Marshburn
J. M. Cochran
C. J. McDowell
E. R. Cacawell
Z. T. Evans
Col
S. N. Woodward
J.B. Bankston
Edward Elder
Barnesville Baseball Extends Unbeaten Run
Barnesville has lost only two of eleven games this season. They beat Griffin 8 to 7 on the road, defeated Thomaston 10 to 9, and routed Meansville 18 to 12 on Saturday. The Factory team also claimed an 18 to 12 win over Meansville.
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Barnesville
Griffin
Thomaston
Institute
Meansville
Meaneville
Business Awakens as Cash Trade Returns to Barnesville
The f1l season brings improved business across the country. In Barresville merchants see higher cash sales and a livelier town mood. Collecting time nears as money circulates more freely and Barnesville anticipates its share of growing commerce.
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Barnesville
Barresville
M Ney
Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Promised Relief
A vintage ad touts Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a gentle, natural remedy for constipation indigestion bilious disorders and liver stomach and bowel derangements. Tiny sugar coated granules claim to act without reaction offering permanent benefit and money back guaranteed.
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Dr. Pierce
Accident Resulting Gunshot Wound In Shoulder
Tuesday afternoon George Walker was accidentally shot by Steve Hollis with a 38 calibre pistol. George claimed he was trading for the pistol when it discharged and the bullet entered his left shoulder. Dr Perdue probed for the bullet but did not find it. The wound was painful but not dangerous.
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George Walker
Steve Hollis
George
Steve
Perdue
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Sea Island
Edgar L Rogers
Howard & Slocum Ginnery
Howard & Slocum
R.C. Wilder
Third Street
Georgia
J. A. Blackburn
Banrnesville
Ae Ipiece
A - Schofields Iron Works
Schofield
Hancock
Gulietts Magnolia Gins
J. S. Schofield’s Sons & Co
Macon, Ga
Blackburn's Drug Store
G. M. Rockwell
Blule House
N.yself
Forsyth Street
John B. Blackburn
Rehorn & Poe
Barnesville, GA
Whitehall
Atlanta, Ga
Willingham
Ghnd
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Pike County
Jacob & Mandel
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