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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1897
Page
4
Will Myers captured in the far wild west last week proved not to be Myers. The Tennessee Centennial in Nashville draws many Georgians and promises a strong showing at the exposition.
Mrs Nobles avoids execution as the United States Court grants a writ of error, granting a new lease on life and postponing her scheduled hanging set for Friday. The federal action halts the death sentence pending further review.
Cupid brings many marriages in Georgia over the past two weeks. The session of the state Sunday School Convention at Newnan was successful and useful for attendees. Spalding county awarded a $4,390 jail project to Jasper Construction Co. of Alabama with several bidders. Montgomery M. Falsom named manager of the Macon department at the Atlanta Constitution. noted as a talented writer.
Hon J Pope Brown and ex Governor W J Northen say Georgia farmers are better off than in twenty years. They assert these two men are the best authorities in Georgia on farming conditions.
President McKinley selects FE Walcott of Colorado Charles J Paine of Massachusetts and J A Stephenson of Indiana for a monetary commission. The panel is favorable to silver.
The W. C. T. U. convention of Georgia held in Sandersville shows a pronounced tilt toward woman suffrage, a move that has diminished the organization's influence in the state.
The Rome Tribune published a handsome Easter Edition last Sunday, highlighting strong local papers. Hon. J. M. Smith of Oglethorpe is set to receive a $70,000 check for his 1896 cotton crop after selling 2,000 bales in Macon at seven cents a pound.
State School Commissioner Prof. G R Glenn asserts the press can carry through any reform. He calls the press a2 power and notes its influence often operates unconsciously to produce results.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a remedy for piles scalds and burns promises quick relief. The brief notice highlights the product name and its claimed healing uses for common skin conditions.
The issue publishes the monthly minutes of the Pike County commissioners session in line with grand jury recommendations. The readers will gain insight into the vast business handled and the responsibilities of the commissioners, providing valuable civic information to the county’s citizens.
Georgia defeated the University of Pennsylvania 4 to 0 before about 5,000 fans in Atlanta. Will Sanford pitched superbly, earning national attention and a strong reputation after his performance. Sanford, a Gordon Institute former student, has many supporters in Barnesville who celebrate his achievement.
A critic argues against overbearing rules in education. Parents and teachers curb liberty with unwritten laws, stifling will power and personal judgment. The piece warns that reliance on written rules breeds rigidity, moral dimness, and a crowded legal profession, advocating individuality and self help.
Readers learn of Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed as a universal cure for catarrh. The advertisement asserts internal use, blood and mucous surface action, and a $100 reward for any uncured case, with testimonials and Toledo address. Priced 75 cents.
Rev. R. England preaches on Luke 15 urging decisive life purpose to seek salvation. He urges listeners to decide tonight, avoid sin, and strive toward conversion, citing Abraham, Moses, Paul and Stephen as examples of purposeful faith.
The Gordon Institute Y M C A will meet in the Normal room Sunday at 2:30 PM. The session will be led by E. M. Owen and W. F. Hall. Boys at the institute are urged to take an interest in Y M C A meetings.
The firm of Drs. M. A. and B. J. Clark dissolves by mutual consent. M. A. Clark moves to Macon Georgia. B. J. Clark remains in Barnesville and will collect all accounts due to the firm and to M. A. Clark M. D.
To my friends and the people of the surrounding country I have opened a repair shop in the rear of A. O. Murphey and Hunt’s warehouse and will overhaul buggies wagons and farm gear for 1897 Charles Chatfield horse shoer is with me and satisfaction is guaranteed Call to see and give me a trial Barnesville Ga.
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