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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1896
Page
4
In Barnesville Georgia on April 16 a speaker predicts Tixaas will raise 3,000,000 bales of cotton this year while critics warn the public against free silver. The event features Crisp addressing entertainment, Smith aiming to inform the crowd, and locals discussing cotton mill employment amid hopeful forecasts.
The discourse notes Alabama backing Johnston as governor nominee over Clarke and questions the harvest of political choices. It highlights the era's free silver push, critique of Wall Street, and the risk of popularity in favor of principled stands.
A harsh opinion advocates hanging murderers who are deemed insane after the act. The writer labels the "crazy dodge" as dangerous and urges capital punishment.
Hon Charles F Criep is compelled to cancel all engagements for speeches due to the condition of his threat. The cancellation affects planned appearances and public events, causing regret. The notice notes the seriousness of his health concerns and outlines no rescheduled dates at this time.
The article notes Representative Charles L. Bartlett is popular across his district and faces unlikely opposition in the upcoming congressional race. If no challenger emerges, he would be hard to beat due to broad support.
Hon. Flewing G. DuBignon, a Senate candidate, is making a statewide tour in South Georgia. The campaign aims to speak in every section of the state, with hopes for opportunities to address many communities.
The outlook suggests a spirited political year in Georgia with snappy campaigns and rivalries. The piece hints a figure named Snollygos ter lam may influence public mood and keep voters in good humor as contests unfold.
Pike county will have plenty of good men as candidates from whom to make a selection for office, quite a number of the best men in the county have announced themselves for the various offices.
The March totals show $1,540,555 in gold and $1,683,530 in silver with $48,817 in minor coin. The Columbus Enquirer argues silver is discriminated against in this gold bug era.
Political contests at county, state, and federal levels grow crowded as campaigns intensify. Analysts note many contenders will lose, with defeat touching candidates across multiple offices.
The author argues courts should uphold law with precision and not let technicalities derail justice. He contends leniency toward strict standards fuels crime and erodes public trust in the legal system.
An advertisement claims catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease and that Hall's Catarrh Cure, taken internally, cleanses the blood and mucous surfaces. It asserts the product is not quack medicine and was prescribed by a leading physician, with testimonials offered on request from F. J. Cuenxy & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
The text says Judge Thomas G. Lawson of the Eighth district opposes free silver and would run for Congress again if the Democratic platform opposes it. If the party supports free silver, he cannot consistently be a candidate. It condemns party machinery and predicts a political lesson for voters to resist manipulation and unfair primary tactics. Primaries in June 6 in some counties will occur while Lawson is in Washington.
The leading Georgia fruit growers form the Georgia Fruit Growers Association to ship fruit via a nine member shipping board. Current directors from Georgia and Ohio meet late April to arrange crop handling. A Pike County meeting will discuss plans and gather tips from experienced growers and shippers. All growers are invited to join and unite to ensure even market distribution and avoid city glut.
The article notes the General Registration Law of 1894 requires voters to register since January 1, 1896 to vote in October 1896. It emphasizes enforcement and includes a letter from Attorney General Terrell explaining the registration schemes and annual registration provisions.
The author argues registration timing is useless under current laws as county elections move from January to October. Registration by the Tax Receiver would be more convenient, noting 1895 registrations would not cover 1896 October elections unless held within fifty days of January 1. The piece anticipates legislative amendments at the next session.
The Grand Jury of Pike Superior Court for the March Term 1896 commends the County Commissioners for completing the new Court House as a lasting monument to their intelligence and honesty. They praise J T Cadenhead E Aikin J T Lyw and Clerk W M Hartley, review county records as well kept, endorse Governor Dupree’s reappointment as Judge with a 400 dollar salary, note cash on hand of 9482.08, and recommend transfers and road, jail, land sale, and school board actions. They thank the Hon. and conclude with thanks.
Our stock is most complete in dress findings for the ladies and prices are within every purse. If you have not seen our dress goods stock, be sure to look.
Shoes advertise the new Springs line Drew & Salby slippers praised as the prettiest seen. Burt & Packard claim their Korrect shape shoes fit all ages and guarantee fit and wear for men from old to young.
Clothing stock includes boys two piece suits priced from 75 cents to 5 dollars. Men's suits range from 3 to 20 dollars. Boy knee pants 1.25 to 1 dollar. A broad line of boys jackets and ready made jackets priced 20 25 and 50 cents each.
The store showcases a fine millinery display this season with Easter bonnets described as the prettiest. Styles are correct and prices are advertised as the lowest on first class goods with Miss Blalock noted for outdating herself in first class work this season.
Dress-Making Mrs Warner has charge of our Dress-making Departments and can turn out any quantity of work. Do not fail to see her upstairs over our store.
New stock of ladies shirt waists announced with designs in New Persian and Linen. Prices range from 30 cents to 1.50, highlighting affordable options for spring wardrobes.
A new lot of men’s negligee shirts is ready to hear priced from 42 cents to 2 dollars each. The items are described as fitting well and wearing comfortably for daily use.
Straw Hats offered in 5 10 15 25 and 50 cent sizes. New styles and large stock promise savings on hats.
A compact sale listing showcases items such as jeans, panter, wincow shader, cornice, rugs, carpets and mattings, sewing machines, ladies ready made shirt waists, rum and colognes, carpet fringe and payer, household ammonia and toilet soap.
New silk trims and fabrics for Indies waists offered at 25, 3%, 50 and 75 cents. China Kai Kai Silks advertises exclusive patterns not available elsewhere.
The piece praises Sheriff W O Gwyn and thanks officials like O H B Bloodworth and J C Collier Go. It mourns the sheriff’s death, hopes for swift justice for the killer, and notes a protracted Methodist meeting with pastors and music by a blind soloist. It also mentions local political activity and Tutt's Liver Pills endorsements.
A well arranged show case in Barnesville displays a fresh pure assortment of candies at Mr J F Taylor’s. Taylor and Mr John T Middlebrook invite customers to inspect and purchase any quantity to suit their needs.
To The People Of Pike County praises E. W. Rose of Barnessville District as a capable, temperate and experienced candidate for Sheriff. The letter commends his courage, discretion, good judgment, and conservative determination while noting he would be a worthy successor to the late Gwyn.
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