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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1897
Page
4
The Gazette expresses optimism for 1897, pledging to perform duties and be a blessing to the world. It notes abundant blessings, gratitude for past support, and contracts with Barnesville businessmen that set a record for starting a new year with high business activity.
A reflective piece compares personal growth to renewing soles, suggesting that steady self-improvement keeps life steady. It argues that making changes is as essential as repairing worn footwear, pausing to emphasize practical renewal over grand promises.
The message calls for strict enforcement of laws in 1897 and urges the legal system to punish violators firmly to uphold order and deter future offenses.
The message urges immediate effort and resolve with a hopeful tone, urging readers to adopt a proactive mindset as the year opens. It emphasizes courage, duty, and perseverance in facing future challenges.
The excerpt notes hopes for a prosperous year nationwide and mentions Gov. and Mrs. W. Y. Atkinson traveling on the Pacific coast for rest. It also comments that William J. Bryan appears to be a failure both as a lecturer and as a presidential candidate.
The text notes Emancipation day celebrated by the colored brethren on January 1 and that Cleveland will retire from the White House, leading to fewer elections. It laments ongoing abuses and predicts a rough year ahead, citing Christmas week 1896 as a bad humanity record with inevitable violence.
Hon John T Boiffeullet elected chief of police for Macon by the mayor and city council. He is a legislator and a newspaper man and what he does not know about police duties is probably not worth knowing.
The speaker urges the legislative committee to thoroughly collect and weigh all evidence before delivering a verdict on charges against the state judiciary. They warn against a whitewash and insist that the truth prevail.
A motivational remark on setting clear goals and persisting despite obstacles. The piece notes that three renowned writers Robert Louis Stevenson, Professor Henry Drummond, and Ian MacLaren reportedly studied at Edinburgh University but did not win notable distinctions in their studies.
Dr. J. M. Brittain of the Baptist church Rev. R. S. Stevens of the Methodist church and Rev. W. M. Hunter of the Presbyterian church invite the Barnesville area to attend services. A cordial welcome is extended to all in the vicinity with no conflicts anticipated and benefits seen for both attendees and Barnesville residents.
A public statement urges strict enforcement of law after rising crime. It laments leniency and courtroom delays, notes many suspects escaped punishment, and warns against mob justice. Officials are urged to act promptly and uphold law for an orderly, peaceable citizenship.
A review of Barnesville's historical figures honors pastors and merchants who shaped the town. Notable names include G W Elder, Alvis Stafford, A J Blalock, M C Cochran, C W Brown, S K Cook, H R Chambers, Dock Stephens, R J Powell, W R Murphey, Col Will Taylor, and Col Joseph A Hunt, cited for honesty, temperance, and community service. The piece foregrounds their moral influence and civic leadership that built Barnesville’s reputation.
The community honors three doctors G M McDowell S H Gray and Hiram Perdue for their selfless service at Gordon Institute and local educators like Charles E K Lambdin and Chas Guttenberger W H Woodall and R B Brooks. Ministers Jesse Wood J B Hanson and Morgan Bellah are recognized for long residence and influence shaping Barnesville’s fortunes. Their deeds, aimed at public good, resonated beyond their lifetimes.
Scaly eruptions on the head chap ped hands and lips cuts bruises scalds burns are quickly cured by DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. It is at present the article most used for piles and it always cures them. Dr W A Wricut.
Barnesville enters 1897 with extensive building activity including brick lumber and materials visible around town. A new residence contract will begin soon and a prominent contractor expects multiple new contracts to be announced shortly, signaling continued growth.
Letter excerpts praise Peruna as a cure for long standing catarrh with no payment or reward offered for testimonials. H W Hopkins of Ironton Ohio recounts a twenty year struggle and says one bottle relieved him entirely with three years clear. Free 64 page book on catarrhal diseases offered by The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio.
In Granite Warehouse last Saturday the 133rd G. M. District election for Pike County Georgia was conducted without opposition. Maj. J. T. Hunt acted as notary along with Capt W. D. Redding and W. H. Smith as managers. Capt E. J. Murphey and Mrs J. W. Adams Jr were elected to justice of the peace positions ready to serve the public.
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio claim reliability and financial ability to meet obligations. West Truax Walpine Kinnan Marvin Toledo wholesale druggists attest to Cheney's character. Cure taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials free.
The Baptist Ministers and Deacons Union will convene in the Pastors study at the Baptist church in Barnesville next Tuesday morning with Dr. Brittain presiding.
The 1897 Gazette local page will feature notices from the firm of J W Stafford & Sons. The live merchants intend to issue regular statements for the public to read and we commend this firm to Middle Georgia trade.
Dr J M Lunquest born Charleston 1811, member of Washington Light Infantry, Mason St John Lodge Jackson Ga. Lived in Griffin since 1849. Devoted to wife eleven years, died Dec 3 1896 in his 86th year after caring for spouse. Funeral at Polk Milner home, services by Rev Jessup and Rev Cox, burial in Griffin. Survived by son Benjamin Lunquest and daughter Mrs Susie Milner. community offers sympathy.
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