Whisky traffic fuels temperance debate in nation
The article notes whisky as a defining feature of the American landscape and cites official figures: about 1.5 billion gallons of intoxicating liquors annually, with 1200000000 gallons of spirits, 30000000 of wine, and 1000000000 of beer. Government revenue from liquor reaches 113 million dollars, with distillers and brewers contributing most. The liquor trade consumes millions of bushels of grain and piles of hops, bearing a massive economic footprint.
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United States
Buck to Get High Federal Post in McKinley Administration
Georgia politics note Hon A E Buck GOP boss expected to win a prestigious appointment from President McKinley. The item cites statewide admiration for Pike County and political influences shaping patronage in the era.
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A. E. Buck
Georgia
McKinley
Next Governor Race Promises Interesting Campaign
The press and people discuss the upcoming governor election with material for a clear choice. It is believed Maj. J. F. Hanson may join McKinney's cabinet and was once offered a cabinet post but declined it.
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Maj. J. F. Hanson
McKinney
Georgia Farmers Buy Record Fertilizer Totals
Georgia farmers bought nearly four hundred thousand tons of fertilizer this season, compared with about three hundred fifty thousand tons last year, signaling a strong farming input trend and higher agricultural activity.
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Georgia
Bennett Moves into Collier House on Forsyth Street
Mr. A. O. Bennett moves into the house of Mr. L. A. Collier on Forsyth street due to Mrs. Vandivere’s illness. Mr. Vandivere will board at the Matthews hotel, and Mr. Bennett gains possession of the Collier house. Mr. J. W. Adams buys the Kennedy place and will occupy it at once.
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A. O. Bennett
L. A. Collier
Forsyth Street
Farmers With Money Prosperity Seen in South
The Barnesville observer cites W S Witham banker noting farmers as bank stockholders and depositors. He says diversification and surplus cotton raise rural prosperity and many well to do farmers from the North and West seek homes in a favorable climate. The piece argues for a hopeful outlook as farmers improve farms and finances.
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Barnesville
Southern States Magazine
W. S. Witham
Witham
Barnesville Savings Bank
Gat Fish Club Reorganized and Plans May Trip
The Cat Fish Club of Barnesville reorganized with J. W. Stafford as president and C. O. Summers as secretary and treasurer. W. M. Howard named commissioner as the group plans a ten day fishing trip to King's Landing around Mayreth, arranging railroad rates and accommodations. Members include J. W. Stafford Edward Elder Emmett Elder W. J. Vandivere J. M. Means P. Ff. Matthews and others.
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Cat Fish Club
Barnesville
Satilla
J. W. Stafford
C. O. Summers
W. M. Howard
King’s Landing
Mayreth
Messrs
Edward Elder
Emmett Elder
W. J. Vandivere
J. M. Means
P. Ff. Matthews
Josh Martin
H. H. Gray
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, claiming it cures in all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers 100 dollars for any failed case and urges sending for testimonials from F. J. Carney & Co. Toledo Ohio, sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Carney & Co
Toledo
Griffin District Second Round Schedule Details
Forsyth circuit events list through April to June across Mount Zion Arnolds Liber ty Hill Mt. Pleasant Har alson Mt. Zion The Rock Fletcher's venues include Concord Culloden Orchard Hill Senoia Thomaston Milner Hampton Jonesboro and Senoia hosted by W. W. Wapsworth with dates in April May and June.
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Forsyth
Mount Zion
Jonesboro
the Ark
Concord
Culloden
Arnolds
Orchard Hill
Liberty Hill
Hampton
Mt. Pleasant
Senoia
Haralson
the Rock
Mt. Zion
Thomaston
Milner
Fletcher's
Couple Married After License Refusal
Miss Ora Ellis and Mr. William Anderson of Pike County wed at Rev. W. P. Hemphill’s home after facing a license denial in Spalding county. The couple traveled to Zebulon for the required document and were married at the preacher’s residence midnight Wednesday night.
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W. P. Hemphill
Spalding County
Zebulon
Mr. Hemphill
Ora Ellis
William Anderson
Pike County
Burr Versus Rogers Jury Rules in Barnesville Company Case
In Pike Superior Court the Burr case against Col. J. J. Rogers and others over Barnesville Manufacturing Company subscriptions ended with a Tuesday verdict favoring Mrs. M. E. Burr after a hard fought trial. Attorneys included Cols. Boynton Estes for Burr and Woodward Redding for Rogers.
Letter from Lieut Piper about accident and recovery
Fort Bayard New Mexico March 14 1897 letter to Dr Cotter describes Lieut Alexander R Piper surviving a severe accident that cost an arm. He credits tourniquet use for survival and recounts gun damage and his slow return to duties at the post exchange. The note praises local climate at 6000 feet and invites Cotter to visit for a year with hunting and social life.
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Alexander R. Piper
Cotter
Fort Bayard
N. M
R. O. Cotter
Barnesville
Dector
Gazette
M. D
Post Exchange
Fertilizers Offered At Reduced Prices For Farmers
The article notes planting delays due to seasons, urging farmers to buy fertilizers now at low prices. J J Proctor of Southern Phosphate Works announces Barnesville dealers A O Murphey and Hunt have a good stock and will sell cheaply rather than carry it over. Farmers in Barnesville urged to secure the product.
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J. J. Proctor
Southern Phosphate Works
Macon
Barnesville
Messrs
A. O. Murphey
Hunt
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