Personal notes reflect social visits and brief travels
Mrs A O Murphey spent Saturday in Macon with friends. Charles A Hunt went to Indian Springs last Saturday and stayed until Monday. Dr Rolfe Hunt, Milner High principal, was in Barnesville on business. Julius W Gresham of Griffin visited Gordon Institute. Arley Murphey recently visited Macon friends. Sam Liggin, former Gordon pupil, was here en route to the University of Virginia. Mrs L H Gray and daughter Nellie returned from Bolingbroke. Mrs J W Stafford returned from Greenville. Williamson taught music in Georgia this week. Paul Burkert of Atlanta visited, tuned Gordon Institute pianos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Hunt
Indian Springs
Rolfe Hunt
Milner High School
Barnesville
Sam Liggin
Gordon Institute
University of Virginia
Paul Burkert
Atlanta
Cable Piano Co
E. J. Nottingham
Macon
J. L. Foggs
G. W. Rockwell
Elm Street
Nottingham
Wille Leonta Hightower Weds Dr Pope Huguley in Barnesville
Invitations issued for the marriage of Wille Leonta Hightower, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wm Hightower, to Dr G Pope Huguley. The ceremony takes place Tuesday evening September 27 at 8 o'clock at the Hightower residence in Barnesville Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wm. Hightower
Wille Leonta
G. Pope Huguley
Barnesville
Annie Blankinship
Columbus
Clifford
Statesville
N. C
W. H. Blankenship
Wynnton
Miss Blankenship
Bankston Seeks Atlanta City Sexton Post
Friends of S. B. Bankston cheer his city election bid for Atlanta City Sexton. Known as Pet Bankston he is described as cool and fearless and expected to advance the city’s interests if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexton
Atlanta
S. B. Bankston
Bankston
Pet” Bankston
Electric Bitters Promised Cure All Ailments
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for back and kidney trouble malaria nervousness and indigestion. It claims to tone the liver and purify the blood and to relieve constipation headaches fainting spells sleeplessness and melancholy. Guaranteed and sold at W A Wright's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wright
Charley M Brittain returns from illness and plans Georgia teaching post
In Barnesville friends welcome Charley M Brittain back after illness since Santiago. He will stay a day or two, then move to Pelham Georgia to help teach there. He intends to pursue ministerial work and serve the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley M. Brittain
Santiago
Barnesville
Pelham
Georgia
Howard
War Department
Barnesville Community Gathers For Business and People Moves
The town notes Milton W. Smith moving to the Kemp family home, L A Collier elected clerk of the Pike County Board, Thad Adams leaving Hollowville for Thomaston, W H Brooks visiting from Molena, and plans for the Central railroad spur to water works. Manufacturers and new residents add to a hopeful outlook as Gordon Institute staffer Mrs. Nottingham settles in and local firms prepare spur construction for Jackson G. Smith & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Collier
Board of County Commissioners of
Pike
Thad Adams
Collier
Hollowville
Thomaston
W. H. Brooks
Molena
Barnesville
Brooks
City Water Works
Macon Telegraph
Red Bone resident recalls hunting turkeys in week
Mr John Wilson of Red Bone district Monroe county visited Barnesville and boasted of killing two wild turkeys. The Atlanta Journal featured a photo of Miss Collie Rogers, a Barnesville girl, noted as the first Barnesville young lady pictured in a major paper. The town laments Capt W D Reddings illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Red Bone
Monroe County
Atlanta Journal
Collie Rogers
Barnesville
Favorite Prescription Promises Relief From Female Ailments
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for feminine weaknesses. It claims to restore internal health, stop drains, and strengthen ligaments and nerves, asserting it supports women through development and motherhood. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. Emily Howe and offers Common Sense Medical Adviser for free by mail for stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue
Chicago
Emily Howe
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Miss Beulah Parham Dies After Illness
Miss Beulah Parham died at her Ann street home Monday after a prolonged illness with malaria fever. The funeral was at her home Tuesday afternoon conducted by Dr. J. M. Brittain, with interment at Greenwood cemetery. She was a bright young lady known for industry and cheerful disposition leaving loved ones and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Parham
Ann Street
J. M. Brittain
Greenwood Cemetery
Protracted Baptist Revival Opens With Strong Sermon
Rev. R. EF. Neighbor from Macon arrived Tuesday and preached a powerful first sermon to a large crowd. Dr. Brittain announced three daily services at 10 a.m. 4 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. The community is urged to attend and participate as Neighbor is hailed as a premier American preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
R. EF. Neighbor
Macon
Brittain
Brother Neighbor
Georgia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edgar L. Rogers
Ises
Middle Ga
Rogers
Strouse Bros
Gay
Ed Rogers
A. O. Murphey
Julius W. Gresham
Griffin
City
Jackson G. Smith
Arley Murphey
J. W. Stafford
Greenville
T. J. Williamson
Zstoria
Charles Matthews
Vega
Pike County
Milton W. Smith
J. E. Kemp
The
Central Railroad
Messrs. Jackson G. Smith & Sons
Coffin House
Zebulon Street
W. D. Redding
Miss Parham
J. H. Blackburn
J. H. Bate & CO
Suse
Mofpis
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