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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1898
Page
4
In 1898 Georgia reflects on postwar recovery as cotton loses its crown. Farmers shift from relying on cotton to diversified crops. corn wheat oats rye and green pastures loom ahead. State boasts rich soils forests and minerals with prospects of renewed prosperity.
Mr Brandon in the house cites that Georgians pay a higher share of property taxes than any southern state. He notes Georgia uses local assessors and that only six northern states levy a larger percentage. He argues this shows a lack of strict honesty among the Empire State and the South.
A relic notice lists thirteen Georgia dispensaries in multiple counties including Athens Clark Barnesville Camilla Mitchell Fort Gaines Blakely Morgan Calhoun Pelham Meigs Korns Whigham Sasser Bronwood Terrell. The Gazette proposes reducing to twelve, deeming thirteen an unlucky number.
The piece cites several papers predicting favorable farming outcomes in 1899 with promises of wheat planting plans and diversification. It notes farmers across Wilkinson, Meriwether, Pike, and other counties intend wider wheat crops and new farming systems to improve conditions.
The Jeff Davis Fire Company held a Monday meeting and elected officers for the coming year including President Dr. J. P. Thurman Foreman E. E. Kennedy Assistant foreman C. E. Stocks and secretary treasurer M. M. Elliott The company praised its good condition and readiness for city service A grand supper with the mayor and council is planned at Matthews Hotel next Monday night.
Mr A O Murphey remains at home this week after another bout with grippe. He has been confined for several weeks overall and the paper hopes for his complete recovery soon.
Mr Edgar L Rogers has closed contracts for four new houses to be built quickly in Barnesville One cottage will stand on Forsyth street beyond the recently erected home of Mr Rogers The other three cottages will go up on Ann street Construction starts at once and will be completed as early as possible Upon completion Mr Rogers will own about twenty houses in Barnesville
Dr. W A Wright announces wholesale cost sale of all Christmas goods with a selection described as beautiful. Patrons are invited to call and view the items this week.
Regional strings list three major cities San Francisco Louisville and New York to denote a nationwide scope. The snippet reads like a transportation or distribution note referencing these hubs without additional details or events. No persons or organizations are specified beyond city names.
The Woman's Club met Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Kennedy on Zebulon street. The literary program drew strong attendance and focus on establishing a public library, with Kennedy offering gracious hospitality and refreshments.
Miss Belle Blalock returned from Athens after a year at the Georgia Normal College and earned a first grade teaching license by completing two years work in one year. Barnesville praises Gordon Institute for shaping Pupils who excel in higher schools and colleges.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and requires internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure, prescribed by physicians, claims to purify blood and act on mucous surfaces. Sent testimonials free. F. J. County & Co. Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
Advertisement by B C Massingill offering boarding at Dozier house on Holmes street. Ready to take a number of boarders and pupils for Gordon Institute with reasonable rates.
Lieut J Quincy Nash, commandant of the Gordon Institute Cadets, receives an unsolicited honor as he is named Lieutenant Colonel on the staff of Georgia Governor Allen D Candler. The Barnesville connection grows with F M Stafford also on the governor’s staff.
Barnesville welcomes a newly formed band for the cadet corps. The GI C boys, though new to instruction, can already play several pieces and performed on campus Monday afternoon, adding inspiration to the military unit.
Dr B D Ragsdale head of the Department of the Bible at Mercer University will preach at 11 am. He will address the B Y P U in the afternoon and all Barnesville residents of all ages are invited. The day will feature two services at 11 am and 3 pm led by Pastor J M Brirrary.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded. Priced at 25 cents per box, sold by W. A. Wright.
Messrs. W. C. Stafford and S. M. Howard will plant fifty more acres of peach trees after Christmas. They recognize the fruit industry as important and profitable and will continue expanding their already noted Georgia orchard.
The board of stewards met and organized for the year. John H. Blackburn was reelected chairman and C. T. Tyler secretary. The quarterly conference appointed eleven members: J. H. Blackburn, C. T. Tyler, Rosas Stafford, Harry Briggs, E. W. Elder, J. R. Deavours, M. M. Elliott, H. H. Gray, J. F. Neely, E. W. Rose.
In a note from St Louis Rev H J Adams asks the GazettE to bid farewell to Barnesville. He moved to spend his remaining days there and wishes to be remembered by the people he once served as pastor of the Methodist church. He is described as one of the best men Barnesville ever knew.
Old loans renewed and new loans promptly made with cheapest money on the market. Apply to J J Garland at The Rock Georgia for terms and rates.
Mr. Win Gee leaves Oxford Knitting Mills to head a Cedartown mill now. Oxford Mills come under new supervision by Mr. Booth formerly of Pennsylvania.
Public notice restricts access to the property of H T Parham and warns that any trespassers will face legal prosecution under applicable law.
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