Gubernatorial race unsettled as candidates align
The article notes Hon. Allen D. Candler has announced for governor and Judge Spencer R. Atkinson plans a formal bid. Colunbus financier Hon. Louis F. Garrard may join, while Candler’s letter attacking 1894 Atkinson supporters sparks opposition. The race now appears unpredictable with possible others entering.
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Allen D. Candler
Spencer R. Atkinson
Louis F. Garrard
Columbus
Candler
Gov. Atkinson
Democratic Party
Atkinson
Legislative Candidates in Pike Race Mention Three Names
The Pike community discusses the upcoming legislative race naming Dr. J C Beauchamp Dr. B M Owen and Prof. Thad Adams as three mentioned contenders with possible others in the field.
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Pike
C. Beauchamp
B. M. Owen
Thad Adams
Mrs Nobles Sentenced to Hang in Jeffersonville
Judge Smith sentences Mrs Nobles to hang on March 25 in Jeffersonville. An appeal to the governor may be attempted but is unlikely to halt the execution. The article notes her repeated defiance of the law and calls for no further delay in carrying out the sentence.
Diversified Farming Pays Off For Pike County Farmer
A Pike county farmer, R. W. Hale, reports mixed results from crops in the year just closed. He sold forty-six bales of cotton at a loss, while his forty-six acre orchard yielded cash from buyers paying $1,000 for fruit from ten bearing acres. A distiller took the remaining fruit in exchange for two barrels of brandy, and hogs fed on the leftovers.
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Pike County
R. W. Hale
Hale
Barnesville Man Attends Atlanta Manufacturers Convention
Mr. Frank M. Stafford represented Barnesville at the Atlanta manufacturers convention last week and reported a very pleasant gathering. Splendid speeches were given at the Bohemian Smoker and the event. The Legislature will be memorialized to allow counties and cities to exempt manufacturing enterprises.
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Frank M. Stafford
Barnesville
Atlanta
Insurance Rate Cut for Gordon Institute Heating Change
The South Eastern Tariff association lowers institute insurance from 1.50 to 1.25 per unit following removal of four teen stoves and switch to steam heat. Officials say the change yields savings and current heating system gives splendid satisfaction.
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Gordon Institute
Tarriff Association
The Crimson and White Debuts at Gordon Institute
The Grimson and White, Gordon Institute's paper, made its first appearance last Saturday and was well received. It is a bright little paper and should have a successful term. Editor Sol. J. Tyson, assisted by EK. 3. Whitfield, Y. A. Little, and Estelle Lavender, will oversee the semi monthly edition.
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Crimson
Gordon Institute
Sol. J.tyson
Messrs. EK
Antidote to Despondency Poem From Crimson and White
A verse asserts the world does not grow worse and expresses faith in peace and youth. It contrasts dismal views with bright fields, sun, streams, and flowers. It praises boys and especially girls for virtue, purity, and kindness across times of war and peace.
Wedding Presents From Stevens Brothers of Atlanta
Engraving services offered for wedding invitations and visiting cards. Cut glass and solid silver fancy goods available on selection. Send for camoniac Paspico. J. P. Stevens & Bros., W. Alabama St., Atlanta, Ga.
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J. P. Stevens & Bros
Alabama St
Atlanta, Ga
Pecan Trees Donated to City Parks by Mr Edward Elder
The City Council plants six pecan trees in Main Street parks, with expectant orchards in Barnesville in a year or two. Donated by Edward Elder, the trees symbolize community effort and future harvests.
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Main Street
Barnesville
Edward Elder
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and testimonials
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable catarrh case. Pf J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Endorsers West and Truax Waulping Kinnan Marvin Toledo Druggists. Cure taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
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Hall
PF. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
I. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Walpiing
Kinnan & Marvin
Dr. Clark Sickness Update at Maj Murphey’s
Dr. B. J. Clark has been ill for about a week and confined to his room at Maj. J. T. Murphey's. He is improving and hopes to resume practice soon.
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B. J. Clark
Maj. J. T. Murphey
Barnesville Sees Bright Future With Expanding Industry
Business is thriving in Barnesville as factories run around the clock and prosperity grows. Several new enterprises are contemplated with good prospects of completion, and the Gazette will announce them when ready.
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Barnesville
Gazette
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Aged Teething Remedy
The advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a long trusted teething aid used by millions of mothers for over fifty years. It claims to soothe gums ease pain cure wind colic and relieve diarrhea with immediate effect. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle.
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Mrs. Winston
Mrs. Winslow
Governor Atkinson’s Administration Praised
The text credits Gov. Atkin son with delivering two good administrations and notes support despite earlier predictions about his nomination and election.
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Atkinson
Fire at Factory Sparks City Excitement
A Tuesday fire at a local factory burned a bale or two of waste but caused minimal damage. The incident stirred considerable excitement as reports claimed the factory was on fire.
Cure for sterility urged by Lydia E Pinkham’s vegetable compound
The ad touts Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for sterility caused by general debility and blood issues. Mrs Lytx of Jersey City testifies after using five bottles, saying it ended her womb pains and contributed to bearing a daughter.
Rector's Household Remedy described by church rector
Christ Church in New York published a note dated October 24 1894 praising Pond's Extract as an indispensable family remedy. Rector J S Shipman endorses its everyday usefulness for ordinary household needs.
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Christ Church
New York
J. S
Pictures Cabinet Special Ends Soon
The notice from W. Grice of Barnesville Georgia advertises a cabinet size pictures at 2.50 per dozen for the next three days and urges customers to come at once before the offer expires.
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Gero. W. Grice
Year of politics warned urged cool heads by Neier app
The piece stresses a politically charged year ahead and urges the public to stay calm and collected while facing unfolding events. It notes the likely demanding political climate and the need for restraint from all involved.
Garrard Urges Unity Behind Columbus Leader for Governor
Hon. Lewis F. Garrard of Columbus argues he is a man worthy of election as governor and questions why the entire state cannot unite behind him. He appeals to voters to back a candidate seen as capable and unifying.
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Lewis F. Garrard
Columbus
Electric Dyspepsia Buttons for sale
A new discovery claims to cure all forms of dyspepsia and regulate the stomach restoring appetite. Sold by Joux H. Blacksurn with a promotional claim of universal relief.
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Joux
H. Blacksurn
Quinine Hair Tonic Promises Dandruff Relief
An advertisement for Quinine Hair Tonic by O. M. Jones at the Barber Shop next to PO. It claims to remove dandruff prevent hair loss and is priced at 75 cents for a large bottle. The tonic targets both ladies and gentlemen.
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O. M. Jones
Ministers Union organized in Barnesville for pastors
A Ministers Union was organized in Barnesville on Monday afternoon. It will include the city and community pastors and local preachers. Dr. J. M. Brittain serves as chairman and Rev. W. S. Stevens as secretary, with plans to census the religious status of Barnesville soon.
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Barnesville
J. M. Brittain
W. S. Stevens
Africana cures eczema and catarrh claim
An advertisement asserts Africana will cure eczema and catarrh while Dr Miles Pain Pills claim to cure neuralgia. The notice presents two product claims without evidence and targets readers seeking health remedies.
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Miles
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Barnesville, GA
the Gazette
the Grimson and White
Paspico
Dr. Clark
J. G. Gollier Company
Collier
Middle Go
Collier's
Tess
Crockery
Mr. Elliott
GOL Us
Sme
Mrs. Pinkham
Manatee Neierapp
Bcitie
Owum Auumea, Ga
E.m.woolley
M.D
Pryor St
U.S
William H. Champers
Hawkes
Georgia
Murphey
J. T. Murphey
Forsyth Street
HB. C. Ripley
Barnesville Savings Bank
Thomaston St
Wm. J. Cox
Blalock House
J. M. Anderson
Dr. Head
H. Perdue
Chamber Drug Store
W. B. Smith, F. D
B. Smith
Ino
Chambers
Greenwood Street
Joan H, Buackburn
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