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BELL

    Mr. E. E. Bell, one of the most successful and progressive merchants in
Milledgeville, began his career as a dry goods merchant in 1884, as a member of
the firm of T. L. McComb Company. In 1901, after discharging all personal
responsibilities connected with the old firm, he opened up a business in his own
name, carrying a general line of merchandise, and specializing in ladies'
ready-to-wear goods; since which time his store has been recognized as
headquarters for the dry goods trade.

    His courteous manner and affable bearing always make his customers feel that
he has a friendly interest in them, and by giving his personal attention to
detail matters, he has built up a fine roster of pleased customers who are his
personal friends, as well, and always feel "at home" in his store.

    Mr. Bell is a Methodist, and is a faithful and consistent member of that
church, and, for the greater part of his life, he has been an official member of
his church. He was Secretary of the Sunday School for more than a score of
years, and for more than thirty years he has been a steward in his church. About
twenty-one years ago he was elected treasurer of the Board of Stewards, and has
continuously served the church in that capacity, since that time. No church has
had a more faithful and efficient treasurer than he, and his books are posted
and ready for audit every day.

      He is also one of the ushers at the Methodist church, and his warm
handshake and genial smile of greeting, to those who attended church services,
make them feel that they are glad they came and that they would be glad to come
again. "Edd" Bell is a prince of good fellows and Milledgeville is proud of him.



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Part V

HISTORY of BALDWIN COUNTY GEORGIA
BY MRS. ANNA MARIA GREEN COOK

ILLUSTRATED
ANDERSON. S. C.
Keys-Hearn Printing Co.
-1925—

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