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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1897
Page
8
A column argues the ox still bears a cruel yoke in farming despite modern improvements and calls for humane change. It weaves in anecdotes on character, Emerson, and tales from Barnesville about electric lights, honesty, and social quirks to illustrate broader moral points.
Barnesville Georgia council met January 18 1896 with all members present. Expenses approved totaling 743.60 for streets dispensary water works and various vendors. Water works and electric plant ordinance referred to water board. Old mill lot wells deemed a nuisance and owners to be summoned for abatement. Rivere restaurant license transferred. Mayor Hu gley to select staff to press the button at plant start. Minutes read and adjourned.
The Pedenville Academy has been completed and Miss Mattie Gay of Gay Georgia has been secured as teacher. Miss Gay studied at Staunton Virginia and graduated from Shorter College in Rome Georgia according to the Zebulon Journal.
Mrs Anna Owens widow of W J Gresham of Quitte in Pike county died at home Monday after a short illness. She was in her thirty fifth year, a devout Christian and member of Flat Rock church. She leaves one child. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the Flat Rock church.
Griffin is hosting Spalding Superior Court proceedings this week with Judge Marcus W. Beck presiding over the sessions.
Miss Mabel Lambdin hosted a Music al Drawing evening for many friends featuring a song theme and drawing of pictures to visualize each song. Guests included a long list of local young ladies and several gentlemen in a lively social gathering.
Mrs W S Stevens announces she will teach a limited number of piano forte students. She has studied at the Southern Conservatory of Music at Rome Georgia and praises its thoroughness. A class of six costs four dollars per month with full guarantee of thorough instruction.
Handsome counters and shelving are being installed in Smith's repository for the Reeves Boys. The building will be ready for occupancy by February first. Turner and Prout, Barnesville Planing Mills proprietors, supervise the work. It will be a convenient and pretty store for these popular grocers.
By request of the Masonic fraternity the sermon recently preached by Dr. J. M. Brittain to the Masons is published elsewhere in this issue. It is well worth reading and no doubt many will do so with pleasure and benefit.
Tuesday marked the birthday of Gen. Robert E. Lee and a legal holiday in Georgia. In Barnesville, banks and the post office closed but no public observances were held.
Local craftsman Jackson G. Smith shipped two fine hearses to McDonough this week. His coachwork has earned a reputation rivaling his famed buggy, with additional orders for more fine hearses expected soon.
Dr. W. A. Wright extols DeWitts Little Early Risers as soothing and strengthening pills small in size yet effective, promising gentle relief without irritation.
Mr. Robert Wheaton visited friends in the city from Griffin on Sunday. Dr. S Rumble reported widespread lagrippe in Gog gansville. J M Farley, prominent farmer, attended a Barnesville stockholders meeting near Goggansville. W T Hanson of Macon stayed at Matthews Hotel and cited Maj J F Hanson as a potential McKinley cabinet prospect. Hanson said sickness was easing but urged caution amid damp weather to prevent serious illness.
The text notes a rising trend where people take any stance, whether right or wrong, simply because it opposes President Cleveland. It reflects heated public discourse and partisan intensity without detailing specific actions or events.
The Tree Planting Association of New York, formed by the Botanic Garden circle, plans experimental tree planting on select streets. It faces challenges from space limits and shade, with Washington Avenue and Broadway drive highlighted as favorable locations. The group expects benefits from electric lighting and safer soil, though gas waste and construction pose risks. If successful, the city gains public gratitude.
The text notes many spiders, especially tropical varieties, possess three eyes—one on each side of the head and a central third eye on the forehead. The middle eye is described as always being the largest.
The Book of Job, dated around 1520 B C, is described as detailing several processes of smelting metals with surprising accuracy. The note highlights early metallurgical knowledge embedded in biblical text and its potential historical value.
The advertisement claims length of life can be increased by avoiding lung troubles and urges prompt use of One Minute Cough Cure to avert such ailments.
News from Louisville reports that Pope Huguley underwent an appendicitis attack while attending Louisville Medical College. His father, George E. Huguley, received telegrams stating he is better and out of danger. A full letter with details is awaited.
A Youth's Companion note recalls abolitionist George Thompson visiting a Quaker family. He sang Off In the Stilly Night, drawing keen attention, and the host woman, unsure but curious, asked him to repeat the words in his usual manner, revealing music’s pull within strict Quaker limits.
A father confronts a suitor asking about plans for his daughter. The young man denies intent to exploit her, claiming he pays for theater tickets and refreshments, and thus acts at his own expense. The exchange appears in Pearson's Weekly.
In a brief exchange on the street, Mrs Spitely and Mrs Snaply clash as a poodle scene prompts a sharp reply about caregiving. The moment captures a small civic-tinged vignette from Detroit.
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