TALBOT COUNTY, GA - Newspapers Barnes-Moore June 1903 - August 1909 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles grmiles1@bellsouth.net Table of Contents page: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/talbot.htm Georgia Table of Contents: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm Barnes-Moore Family mentions in The New Era, June 1903 - August 1909 The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 11, 1903 Page 3 Baldwinville Mrs. Annie Moore, Leola, Mary and Marie Barnes are spending their vacations at home. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 11, 1903 Page 6 Closing Exercises at Maddox School The community around the Maddox school and Whitesville have just enjoyed a rare and unusual treat in the closing exercises of Mrs. Annie Moore's school, consisting of music, tableaux, drills, recitations, and dialogues by her well trained school children, and sweet music by some of her lady friends. Miss Leola Barnes, who has been attending the Southern Female College at LaGrange, added much to the occasion with her vocal solos and recitations. It would be difficult to particularize where all did so well, reflecting much credit on the skill and painstaking of their faithful teacher, her material being principally small children unused to public display. The stage was beautifully decorated with bunting, ferns and flowers, and the living pictures of the prettily dressed children as they posed, while the colored lights shone over the scene both pretty and touching. The Welcome drill and March was especially fine, inspiring and joyous. After the recitation, The New South, rendered by Mr. Marvin Callahan, the patriotic strains of Dixie, sung by the Chorus class dressed in the National colors, rekindled old fires, inspired new ones. Mrs. Moore's closing scene was a decided hit in fantastic costumes. The children were hilarious and merry and brought down the house. Mrs. Moore deserves great credit for her efforts and success, and the decided wish of all is that at no distant day we may patronize her again. Mrs. Kate L. Ross The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 11, 1903 Page 7 PERSONAL MENTION Mr. C.H. Moore, of Paschal, spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Keller. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, September 24, 1903 Page 3 A Delightful Entertainment Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Moore of Baldwinville entertained a number of their friends in a very charming manner on last Saturday evening at a musical. They have recently installed in their home a beautiful upright piano and all lovers of music could but appreciate the pleasure of being at this entertainment, and Mr. and Mrs. Moore left nothing undone to add to the pleasure of the invited guests. Music was furnished during the evening by Mrs. William Keller, Misses Claud Hill McKenzie and Ella Mae Barnes. The invited guests were: Misses Lowe Merritt, of Rochelle, Claud Hill McKenzie, of Birmingham, Ala., Leola and Ella Mae Barnes, Martha and Annie Mae Wood. Messrs. Frank Greer, J.J. Wood, A.D, J.M. and J.C. McDowell, John Lumpkin, L.E. Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie of Birmingham, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. William Keller of Talbotton, Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Cross and Mrs. W.H. Barnes. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, December 17, 1903 Page 3 The County Baldwinville Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Keller visited Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Moore Sunday. Mrs. W.H. Barnes left for Montgomery, Ala., Sunday, where she will spend the holidays with her son, Mr. Wade Barnes. Miss Ella Mae Barnes is still in charge of the Western Union Office at Paschal. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, January 21, 1904 Page Three The County Paschal Miss Ella May Barnes will leave Tuesday for Washington, New York and other points, she will be gone several months before her return to Paschal. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 2, 1904 Page Three The County Baldwinville Miss Ella Mae Barnes returns from NY City this week, where she has been attending school. Her friends are delighted to have her home again. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 9, 1904 Page Three The County Baldwinville Miss Ella Mae Barnes after an extended visit to New York is at home. Her interesting information as to the metropolis enhanced by her charming personality is enjoyed by her friends. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, October 12, 1905 Page Three Personal Items Miss Ella Mae Barnes of Paschal has moved to Talbotton and taken charge of the Western Union Telegraph office at this point. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, December 21, 1905 Page 6 Personal Items Miss Ella Mae Barnes is visiting relatives in Montgomery. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, May 24, 1906 Page 6 Junction City This is the name of the youngest town in Talbot County but it is not the smallest in any respect. It is located at the junction of the A B and A and Central Railroads, being the place where Perkins Mill is located. Mr. C.W. Moore the well-known businessman of Paschal, has purchased the lot of land on which the Perkins Mill is located, together with all the houses and improvements thereon. He had formed a stock company with a capital stock of fifty thousand dollars, ten thousand of which has already been paid in, and will begin at once the erection of a large coffin factory. The machinery has been purchased and is now on the way. The company will also erect an ice factory and furniture factory within a short while. Mr. Moore and his associates are business people from the word go. They saw that Junction City would be a good point, that it had two main lines of railroads, an unfailing water supply, nice dwellings already erected and that it would be one of the best points in Georgia for doing a manufacturing business. Mr. Moore stated some weeks ago that there would be something doing in the manufacturing line around Paschal in a short time and it seems that he is making good what he said. We predict for Junction City a bright and prosperous future. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, May 31, 1906 Page 4 For Sale or Rent - My store and dwelling house in Paschal, Georgia. Will sell for cash or on time. Will sell one or both. If you desire to rent, call to see me. Can give possession the first of September. C.W. Moore Paschal, Ga. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 28, 1906 Page 3 Junction City The new town of Junction City is certainly on a boom. The latest is the organization of the Junction City Warehouse and Milling Company, which will commence business at once. The company will do general mercantile and warehouse business and also a lumber and milling business. The stockholders are, Messrs. C.W. Moore, S.A. Montgomery and Mrs. Annie Moore. All of these parties are business from the word go and anything they turn their hands to is certain to be successful. Mr. Montgomery has recently sold out his business at Rabbit and moved to Junction City. Mr. C.W. Moore and Mrs. Annie Moore are already living there. There are at present twenty-three houses in Junction City. Some of them have been occupied by the milling force of the Perkins Lumber Co. Mr. C.W. Moore states that just as fast as these houses are vacated by the mill people they are being filled by new families who are moving it. There are now only two vacant houses and they will be filled this week. Junction City is now a station of the railroads, the first freight being received last Monday. It is also an express office. The town is soon to be incorporated. The future of the thriving little place certainly looks bright. With two manufacturing concerns already assured and others to follow, with people moving in every day, it looks as if it will soon be a place of several hundred people. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, July 19, 1906 Page 3 Junction City A bright little girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Moore last Wednesday. Miss Ella Mae Barnes, a beautiful and attractive young lady of Talbotton, was visiting her Junction City friends Sunday. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, August 2, 1906 Page 3 Junction City Misses Ella Mae Barnes and Carrie Dennis, two of Talbotton's charming young ladies spent Sunday here. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, August 23, 1906 Page 3 Junction City Incorporated Among the bills passed by the legislature at this session was one to incorporate the town of Junction City, in Talbot County. Under the provisions of the bill, Mr. Montgomery is Mayor, C.W. Moore, J.M. Jackson, Charlie Pie and others constitute the board of aldermen. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, August 30, 1906 Page 4 Houses and Lots in Junction City An opportunity to make an investment, which will pay you magnificent dividends in a short time. For a small sum you can buy a house and lot in what is going to be one of the best of the smaller manufacturing cities of Georgia. Junction City is on the A.B.&A. and Central Railroads, six miles south of Talbotton. It is high and healthy and the water is all that could be desired. Its natural advantages are going to make it what it will be in a short time, a thriving and hustling city. It affords a water supply for an unlimited number of steam manufacturing plants. It is the point where the Junction City Manufacturing Company, a company recently incorporated at FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, will erect at once a large plant for the manufacturing of burial cases, cotton gins and ice. This plant alone will give employment for a great number of people at splendid wages. New stores will be erected at once and Junction City offers the best advantage to those who wish to engage in the mercantile business. Houses and lots will be sold on easy terms for sixty days. Write today to, C.W. Moore Sec. & Treas., Junction City Manufacturing Co. Paschal, Ga. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, September 27, 1906 Page 2 Personal Items Miss Ella Mae Barnes was quite sick this past week. She is able to be at the telegraph office this week however. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, January 3, 1907 Page 6 Barnes - Lucas Wedding A beautiful wedding at the home of Mrs. Wade* Hampton Barnes Thursday evening was that of Mr. Jas. Nathan Lucas and Miss Ella Mae Barnes. The color scheme throughout the parlors was white and green walls and pictures wreathed in smilax. In an alcove of ferns, palms and wedding bells, the ceremony was performed by Rev. W.Y. Allen of Thomaston. The bridal party entered as Miss Elizabeth Ragland began Lohengrin's march. Misses Marie and Mary Barnes, twin sisters of the bride, were Ribbon bearers. Mr. Lucas was accompanied by Mr. Hamilton Pearce Weston. The bride was preceded by her matron of honor, Mrs. Williamson of Montgomery, and entered with her maid of honor, Miss Carolyn Dennis. "Annie Laurie" was softly played during the impressive ceremony. The bride was lovely in a going-away gown of blue cloth. She carried a bouquet of bride's roses. She is a young woman of many charms and graces and has a wide circle of friends. Mr. Lucas holds a responsible position, which he fills with ease and ability, and is held in high esteem both socially and in fraternal orders. The matron of honor was gowned in champagne crepe, with black picture hat, and carried white carnations. Miss Carolyn Dennis was sweet and fair in a toilet of white silk, velvet picture hat and red carnations. The ribbon bearers wore white lingerie frocks. A pre-nuptial dinner was served at 6 o'clock in which the party and immediate relatives participated. The dining hall was aglow with rosy lights and crimson Christmas bells. The table was vivid in its red and green decorations. Streamers were suspended from the chandelier; holly and scarlet berries enhanced the brightness. The centerpiece was a vase of white carnations on an elaborate lace mat. The couple left on the midnight train for points in Florida. *Note from submitter - The engagement announcement lists the bride's mother as Mrs. William Hampton Barnes while the marriage announcement lists Mrs. Wade Hampton Barnes. If anyone knows the correct name, please let me know so this can be corrected. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, January 10, 1907 Page 2 Personal Items Mr. C.W. Moore, of the Junction City Manufacturing Company, states that the coffin factory of this concern will be in operation now in the course of a few weeks. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, January 24, 1907 Page 2 Personal Items Mr. C.W. Moore of the Junction City Manufacturing Co., was in Talbotton a few days ago. Mr. Moore states that the machinery for his company has arrived and that they will be making coffins, etc. in a very short time. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, March 28, 1907 Page 3 Junction City Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Moore attended the preaching at Mt. Zion last Sunday and reported hearing a fine sermon. Misses Mary and Marie Barnes were the guests of Miss Claudie Baldwin last Sunday. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 11, 1907 Page 7 Junction City The Coffin Factory at Junction City is growing daily in proportions, and all modern improvements are being put in position, and it is becoming the rival of anything of the kind in Georgia under the management of the president, Mr. C.W. Moore, and his skilled employees to work is pushed to the finish and in first class. No use going away from Junction City for anything in their ?, though in its infancy, they are turning out from 50 to 75 coffins daily. Quick work, large scales and small profits is their motto. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 18, 1907 Page 3 Junction City Mrs. Barnes and her daughter, Mrs. Annie Moore, were the guest of Mrs. C.W. Moore last Sunday. Mr. C.W. Moore made a flying trip down to Columbus last Thursday. The Coffin factory is in a flourishing condition. They are shipping them off by the car load every day. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, July 4, 1907 Page 6 Junction City C.H. Moore has joined the band of traveling men and expresses himself as much delighted, but declares the attraction around his old haunts is so great that he returns weekly to look after his personal interests. The coffin factory is a glorious success. The very best grade of goods are being made and readily sold. The proprietor, Mr. C.W. Moore, has every reason to be proud of his undertaking, as his most sanguine expectations are being realized. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, August 1, 1907 Page 1 Junction City To Grow The Dixie Realty Company of Broxton, purchased a few weeks ago, several hundred acres of land at Junction City and are making arrangements to build up the town. It is stated on good authority that they will build a five hundred thousand dollar cotton mill, to be located in Junction City at the junction of the Central and AB&A Railroads. They expect to organize the company at once and begin the erection of the mill. Junction City offers every advantage for a cotton mill, having plenty of water and good railroad facilities, and there is every reason why the mill should prove a paying investment. Mr. C.W. Moore states that he will soon enlarge his coffin factory more than a third. This means that there will be more work for the people. Mr. Moore now states that he believes Junction City now has before it a very bright future, and that the town is going to grow and prosper during the next two years as few other small towns in Georgia have done. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, August 8, 1907 Page 6 It looks as if our neighboring town, Junction City, is going to grow and prosper. They are certain of six or eight modern residences, two or three nice stores, a nice school building right now, with a prospect for a large cotton mill. Let the good work go on. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, August 15, 1907 Page Two Personal Items Mr. C.W. Moore and Mr. Reynolds, of Junction City, are soliciting subscriptions for a two hundred thousand dollar cotton mill which they expect to organize at Junction City right away. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, October 3, 1907 Page 7 Junction City Misses Mary and Marie Barnes left Wednesday for Montgomery, Ala., where they will begin the winter attending the High School of that city. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, October 10, 1907 Page 1 Junction City Manufacturing Company Bulk of Stock Changes Hands A deal was made last week at Junction City whereby Mr. C.W. Moore disposed of all of his stock in the Junction City Manufacturing Company, the stock being purchased by Messrs. Blythe, Fielder, Heart, Blythe and Fielder. These well known gentlemen have taken charge of the plant of the company and will continue to manufacture coffins, burial cases, etc. They are practical mechanics, have had experience in the manufacturing of caskets, and will no doubt make a big success of the undertaking. Mr. Moore was here on Monday and states that he will devote all of his time and attention for the present to his mercantile business in Junction City. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, October 31, 1907 Page 3 Charlie Moore of Junction City was in Talbotton this week. He states that it is almost a certainty that Junction City will have a $200,000 cotton mill within the next 12 months. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, December 12, 1907 Page 1 Junction City to Have Post Office Junction City is soon to have a Post office. The office has already been established and the only thing that now remains is for the postmaster appointed, Mrs. S.A. Montgomery, to give the proper bond, arrange for quarters and secure her proper supplies. This does not mean that the office at Paschal will be discontinued. The office there will continue just as at present. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, January 16, 1908 Page Two Personal Items A post office has been established at Junction City. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, August 27, 1908 Page 7 Junction City An entertainment was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Moore Friday night for the benefit of the Baptist church. Cream was sold, after which many games were played. A large crowd attended and all reported a nice time. Mr. Barnes is visiting his mother, Mrs. W.H. Barnes this week. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, March 18, 1909 Page 7 Junction City Mr. C.H. Moore traveling salesman for the Junction City Manufacturing Company returned home Saturday afternoon to the delight of his many friends. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, April 1, 1909 Page 7 Junction City Mrs. C.W. Moore was at home several days this week, but left Monday for Union City and other points. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, June 3, 1909 Page 3 A Homemade Telephone Mr. Charles W. Moore of Junction City has long been recognized as the "Telephone Man", but it has just recently developed that he is the promoter of the first home made telephone that has been produced at Junction City or in Talbot County. It is a thing of beauty, a marvel of skill, and superior in quality and tone. The material used was from the Georgia long leaf pine, which grew right in our midst. It is highly polished and is an excellent imitation of mahogany; the nickel trimmings give the charm of completeness. Mr. Moore is the enterprising proprietor of the Junction City Manfacturing Co., and will enhance the profits and attractions of his business by adding this useful invention. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, July 15, 1909 Page 3 Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Moore announce the birth of a son at Junction City, on July 8th. Many good wishes are extended for the health, wealth and prosperity of the little man. The Talbotton New Era Thursday, August 26, 1909 Page 6 Personal Items Mrs. Williamson of Montgomery was with Mrs. William Keller last week. She and Mrs. Keller have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Moore at Junction City, since Monday.