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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1895
Page
4
The well known Democratic citizen of Ohio, Hon. Allen G. Thurman, died last week, according to local reporting. His long career and influence in state politics were noted by contemporaries.
An exchange urges farmers to prepare for five cents cotton next year as a precaution the editorial warns readers to keep quiet. The piece suggests this will be a tough discipline, framing it as a prudent but hard stance for farmers.
The Rome Tribune trade edition is praised as a creditable paper of forty pages. Next Saturday the 21st is negro day at the Atlanta exposition with expected large crowds. A million dollar cotton mill is to be established in Rome, Georgia, immediately, hailed as good for Georgia.
Captain Harry Jackson of Atlanta, a leading state lawyer, died last Friday following an appendicitis operation.
The Boston municipal election results show a strong Democratic victory and serve as encouragement for the party. The legislature should have censured Gov. Atkinson's private secretary Frank Callaway for the insult he offered to the body through the speaker.
The forthcoming Republican convention to nominate a president will convene in St Louis. Speaker Reed desires the nomination but chances are slim he will secure it.
A newspaper note contends that a man who becomes a grumbler and fault finder has failed to keep up with the day’s progress and has likely outlived his usefulness.
The Atlanta Commercial argues for preserving traditional roles and values. It asserts strong respect for established religion and regional identity, while expressing resistance to perceived modern changes in womanhood religion and regional culture.
Only a few days remain to view the Cotter States and International Exposition in Atlanta. Railroads are offering large reductions in rates to encourage attendance.
Hon. Hoke Smith will be aided by Hon. Louis F. Garrard of Columbus and Hon. Washington Dessau of Macon in the case challenging the constitutionality of the ten percent tax on state banks before the United States Supreme Court.
Former Tennessee governor Bob Taylor, now retired, says he enjoys playing the fiddle more than politics and that public life was bad business for him. He emphasizes personal happiness over public duties.
The Hon. Fleming G. DueBignon delivered a renowned address before the legislature. His clear stance on the money question is described as correct and the speech is seen as advantageous for his political standing.
Hon Thomas M Norwood was appointed judge of the city court of Savannah by Gov Atkinson last weekend. The move met with considerable opposition though Norwood has many supporters in the state. The appointment is not seen as Savannahs preferred choice for the office.
The note wishes readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It notes no enemies, expresses good humor toward all, and hopes for better things ahead. It mentions renewed resolutions and a spirit of progress for the year to come.
The race to replace Senator Gordon includes ex Speaker Charles Crisp Secretary Hoke Smith and Fleming DuBignon. The paper opposes Crisp for silver coinage but praises Smith especially for his cabinet service while noting both Smith and DuBignon are well qualified and share views aligned with public interests.
Secretary Carlisle sent to Congress a full fiscal picture for 1895 and projections through 1897. Revenues totaled 390 378 203 dollars while expenditures reached 433 178 426 dollars, creating a 42 805 223 dollar deficit. The report notes higher 1895 receipts and lower ordinary expenditures due to sugar duties.
The wife of Hartwick lumberman D. Robinson suffered rheumatism for five months. He credits Chamberlains Pain Balm with giving her relief, calling it unmatched for pain. The remedy is sold for 50 cents per bottle by J. H. Blackburn Druggist.
The California Fig Syrup Co promotes Syrup of Figs as a pleasant, pure laxative that cleanses the system and aids kidneys, liver, and bowels without weakening them. It claims medical approval, wide consumer satisfaction, and warns buyers to prefer the original product over substitutes.
A visitor recalls the Georgia Manufacturers and Georgia Agricultural displays as excellent at the exposition. He notes the Alabama Mineral display with a coal mine, the California exhibit showing progress since 1849, and the Midway risks of Shoot the Chutes. He fondly reflects on Zebulon schooling and endorses School Commissioner Elder, urging community cooperation for education and prosperity.
The Anniversarian contest at Gordon Institute pits two popular cadets, J. Q. Nash of Lovejoy and J. T. Dennis Sr. of Eatonton, as frontrunners. Both stand at the head of their classes and supporters are working hard as the race heads toward the three month away election.
Christmas cheer fills the Mtho dist Orphans Home in Decatur Georgia as Willie and other children prepare stockings. The piece recalls their loss of parents last Christmas and asks readers to consider sharing gifts to bring happiness to the orphans during the season.
Readers learn that Halls Catarrh Cure is advertised as a universal cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. The ad claims internal use cleanses blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 to any case it cannot cure. includes address Toledo Ohio and drugstore price 75 cents.
Invitations were sent in Barnesville for the marriage of Mr. J Clarence Harris and Miss Tallie Johnson in Flippen Georgia, which occurred yesterday. Harris formerly attended school there and is well known and esteemed in the city.
Mrs. Jennie Fox and her daughter Miss Della journeyed through the city Tuesday morning en route to Hawkinsville. The travelers were greeted briefly by local residents as they continued on their journey.
Leonard Harris, a long time resident of West Pike near Concord, died at his home Saturday night of pneumonia. He was said to be 101 years old and may have been the oldest man in the county. Harris had lived in Pike for seventy years.
A Monday evening event hosted by Mr and Mrs J M Cochrane celebrated Miss Marshall of Alabama. Holly and mistletoe decor, music, games and refreshments created a pleasant, sociable atmosphere as guests lingered past 11. Attendees included Misses Marshall Lambdin Murphey Battle Rose Harris Fryer and Mesers Stephens Holmes Stafford Gray Hardy Blalock Rogers Wooten Cock Gorey Hunt.
Barnesville now boasts one of Georgia’s best stock markets with four live stock dealers led by Robert Mitchell T W Cochran E J Murphey and J L Kennedy. Since the season opened each has delivered quality mules and horses boosting local competition and attracting buyers to Barnesville. Come and see for yourself.
Editor Parry Lee sells the Zebu lon Journal to Prof. John Hale of Milner. Hale is described as a competent man and is wished success in his new field.
I run a large complete line of hardware and housewares on Main Street. The store is filled with goods new and first class and priced to attract examination. Farmers are invited to view farm supplies and shoppers to inspect scissors, cutlery, glassware, tins, crocks, cups, and dozens of kitchen items.
Local dealer advertises guns and sporting supplies including shells hunting suits saddles and blankets offers Rubber and Leather Belting Iron Piping and fittings plus prompt ordering for out of stock items aimed at buyers across the surrounding country.
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