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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1898
Page
4
A correspondent praises Pike County Court House calling it better than most in the Empire State of the South yet lamenting defaced walls tobacco stains and poor cleanliness insisting actions to preserve the building's credit to the county.
Miss Mary Wooten of Monroe County filed a $25,000 damages suit in US court against the Southern Railway. Her petition alleges a September 19, 1897 accident near Culloden when a train whistle frightened her horse, causing a buggy wreck that left her life and looks damaged and her back badly injured, affecting her ability to work. she is supported by two dependent parents and lists Baxter Reid and Marian Erwin as her attorneys.
At the Monday regular meeting the council discussed a bicycle ordinance at length but reached no conclusion. The article notes that pedestrians have right of way on sidewalks, while riders currently often use them unless dismounted to pass pedestrians.
Saturday afternoon news reached the city that the residence of Mr. Richard Wooten had been destroyed by fire. The house caught from the kitchen as it was just after dinner and the men and laborers had gone to the field. They lost almost everything. It was a beautiful country home where the Wootens had lived a long time.
The brick building for the Oxford Knitting Mills is going up rapidly with Mr. W. M. Howard supervising. The brick portion is nearly complete and the remaining work will proceed quickly. The new plant is large and valuable for Barnesville, signaling growth.
Edward Elder was reelected Grand Reporter at the Knights of Honor state convention in Macon last week. He has held the office for several years and is described as an efficient and satisfactory officer.
Judge W A Prout begins adding several rooms and improving his residence on Zebulon street. The work will enhance convenience and value, reflecting his standing as a highly appreciated Barn esville citizen.
A citizen argues for comprehensive tax reform to ensure full taxable property reporting by individuals or corporations. He notes disparity between the poor paying most taxes and the rich paying little and urges immediate legislation to close the deficit and shield school funds and Confederate pensions.
A trainload of cannons guns and ammunition moved through the city followed by two trainloads of soldiers from Fort McPherson on the way to Tampa Florida. A large civic turnout watched the convoy, with reactions ranging from solemn to lighter as the trains departed for the southern destination.
The advertisement promotes buying linens now, citing spring as the usual time and claiming abundant stock bought cheaply. It urges customers to view the linens and conclude they should buy immediately to obtain low prices.
There is more catarrh in this section than all other diseases combined and was once deemed incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo is promoted as the only constitutional cure, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 reward for any uncured case. Samples and testimonials are available by mail. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
Hon Alf Herrington gave a lecture titled The South and the Negro at Kennedy's Opera House on Friday evening. The audience was not very large but portions of the talk were enjoyed and found interesting and humorous.
The ongoing meeting at the Baptist church has attracted very large congregations day and night. Rev. R. E. Neighbour leads all services and is praised as a powerful, attractive speaker, with expectations of great good for the churches and people of Barnesville.
Mrs. John T. Chambers led about twenty five children on a woods picnic last Saturday. They returned in the afternoon after an excellent picnic dinner and praised Mrs. Chambers for her kindness.
Advertisement extols One Minute Cough Cure as a safe rescue for coughs colds croup bronchitis grippe and throat and lung troubles credited to Dr W A Wright promoting its life saving effects for children.
Dr. M. A. Clark visited the city yesterday to wind up the estate of B. J. Clark, the deceased. He acts as administrator and notes an insurance policy of 2000 dollars payable to the wife and 1000 dollars payable to the estate along with other property.
A boy asked for morning wake up pills and the druggist recommended DeWitts Little Early Risers. The pills are famed for constipation sick headache liver and stomach troubles as noted by Dr W A Wright.
The new Liberty Hill road is now a reality bringing the six mile path to Liberty Hill on a smooth level route. The Barnesville district 390 met just beyond Mr. Morgan Howard's and the project was cut and leveled in under a day. The note calls for convicts to work on road maintenance.
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as cures for cuts sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by W. A. Wright.
Mr and Mrs Frank A Stafford are in the city staying with the family of Capt J A Stafford on Zebulon street.
Cadet Cooper reviews arithmetic at Gordon Institute. Rev W M Hunter returns from Lonoia to pastor the Presbyterian church. Forsyth candidate C H Sharp tours Barnesville seeking clerk of the Superior court nomination. Col J W Harris of Key West and Milton Curry visit, with family. Jonathan Gardner, candidate for state senate, circulates. J J Handley of Brooklyn, journalist, visits before returning home.
Mr. Frank M. Stafford purchased from T. W. Cochran a pair of match bays brought from Kentucky. Described as beauties and fine roadsters, the horses may accompany Stafford to war as saddle animals.
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters restore tired nerves to vigor by toning nerve centers in the stomach, stimulating the liver and kidneys, aiding digestion, and purifying blood. It promises improved appetite and vigor and notes a price of one dollar per bottle at W. A. Wright's Drug Store.
J. T. Murphey offers several rooms for rent in a well furnished home. Conveniently located for prospective boarders seeking steady lodging and privacy.
A candidate for the State Senate announces candidacy subject to the Democratic nomination. The announcement outlines the campaign as a bid for the senate seat with unspecified regional focus and upcoming primary competition.
A quotation by Russell Sage advises youths with few connections to begin by securing a position, then speak little, observe, stay faithful, make the employer rely on them, and remain polite.
The piece recalls Monroe on Spain's misgovernment of American territories and cites the New York World arguing Spain cannot defend or govern Cuba. It claims 80 years of misrule have endangered U S interests, threatens citizens, and burdens the government, urging an end to the nuisance.
The ad likens household gods to ancient Penates and promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a trusted remedy for consumption coughs colds and chest throat and lung affections. It claims a quarter century of use and offers a money back guarantee with a free trial at W A Wright's Drug Store. Regular size bottle priced at one dollar.
A Fulton North Carolina justice of the peace confronted a 70 year old man and a 16 year old girl seeking marriage. He scolded them as fools and stated he could jail them for six months, though lacking legal backing. The tale underscores practical common sense over formal law.
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