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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1896
Page
4
Incomplete text references Republicans and a 1938 campaign context. The legible bits mention a ticket and a future state contest, with disordered fragments suggesting electoral planning or speculation. Specific names, places, or dates are not clear enough to identify.
A brief note questions the year as one of political activity, reflecting on how politics denializes the people and stirs discussion about civic engagement and public sentiment.
The Boston Herald lauds William L. Wilson as a man without flaw or blemish in his political career, highlighting his reputed integrity and unwavering steadiness in public service.
The text stresses the importance of cotton acreage questions and urges planters to give it serious consideration, highlighting the need for thoughtful discussion and informed decisions among growers.
Secretary Cardele issues monthly minting orders for 1,500,000 silver dollars until further notice, directing production levels and ongoing issuance.
Farmers are urged to limit cotton acreage to support prices. The message argues the policy is crucial for economic stability and warns against underestimating its impact on growers and markets.
Hon H D Money has been elected Senator from Mississippi and is expected to be a popular representative with the people.
The text notes improved feeling and work vigor compared to last year. It mentions Gov Northen pressing for 200000 acres of land and bringing people to Georgia by wholesale.
The sale of the Macon and Birmingham railroad has been completed but the buyer is not identified. The report notes the situation as curious and unresolved.
In Kentucky a senatorial deadlock shows the Republican candidate at 65 votes and the Democrat at 56 with 69 votes needed to elect. The impasse continues as officials tally remaining ballots.
Attorneys receive seventy thousand dollars for work on Macon and Birmingham railroad affairs. The remark says the situation harms no one yet helps none.
Citizens face both benefits and harms from political focus as excessive attention can disrupt balance and participation. The remark highlights the need for measured civic engagement amid democratic life.
The article reports that Hon. v. Robertson has returned to activity as a strong protectionist and now opposes the Democratic party in that role.
The strikes started by labor groups often fail to benefit workers and instead create bad blood that demoralizes businesses. Workers endure the losses while employers face disruption and uncertainty.
Senator Bacon spoke in the senate on the free coinage of silver in his maiden address. The report notes concerns that the reform may fail to win broad public confidence for the cause.
Senator Morgan, a scholar and statesman, has drawn criticism for several speeches. The latest delivery disappointed observers who referenced a prior address on the silver question in Griffin.
Senator Bacon doubts the National Democratic Convention will adopt his views and expects dissatisfaction. He argues the convention should express the party's views rather than those of any single senator.
Word from the site says the new court house will be ready for the spring term. Progress is steady and the building is praised as fine and beautiful. Contractor Marshell is said to be doing a mighty good job.
The city of Fitzgereld established by the Northen colony declares every lot deed shall never permit sale of intoxicating liquors. The editor lauds temperance progress and hopes it continues.
Edward Elder, Pike county school commissioner, mobilizes communities to upgrade and equip rural schools. Helenville Union Academy Meansville and Milner's Cross Roads have received patent desks charts maps blackboards and related supplies. The county aims to build and equip five new schools yearly with public support and board coordination.
The article debates whether Georgia Democrats should hold one or two conventions this year to nominate a state ticket and presidential delegates. It argues that two conventions have been standard in presidential years for thirty years and questions the haste and sources behind a proposed change. It warns the executive committee lacks the right to alter this now and urges careful action to avoid dissatisfaction among factions.
Reports from over five hundred correspondents indicate farmers across the South carry less debt than after the war and increasingly supply their own needs. They improve farms, invest in furniture and implements, and some lend money, showing greater self sufficiency and potential to outpace northern farmers.
The passage extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims it relieves many illnesses caused by constipation without weakening organs and urges buyers to seek the genuine article from reputable druggists.
The statement suggests ongoing effort to maintain current position while gradually enhancing conditions. It implies steady progress and a commitment to long term stability without specifying people or places. The wording frames improvement as inevitable through continued action.
Rev W W Brinsfield delivered two earnest sermons at the Barnesville Methodist church last Sunday. The evening message urged Christians to work out their salvation with fear and trembling and to stay awake to fight evil while seizing community opportunities to do good. He praised prayer meetings and urged all to set a strong Christian example.
Rev W A Brooks well known in Pike county lies seriously ill at his home in Fayetteville after about a week of sickness Doctors fear he cannot recover Brooks born in Morgan county served four years in the Confederate army as one of the first companies to leave the state He has many friends across Georgia who will regret his illness
County Court convened Monday with Judge E F Dupree and Solicitor 8 N Woodward presiding. Cases heard include State vs Jonba Tonsil a rocking train not guilty State vs John Holland carrying concealed weapons guilty and fined $20 or six months on the gang and State vs Henderson Clements larceny from the house found not guilty.
Report confirms the cause of death as ulcer of the stomach rather than cancer affecting Dr. Hiram Perdue.
An 100 dollar reward offer for a catarrh cure claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures cannot be found elsewhere. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo is cited with testimonials from West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin as supporting its reliability. The ad claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and states price one dollar per bottle with testimonials available.
The clipping mixes anecdotes about a quick witted druggist selling bicycle oil, a family measles outbreak affecting a bright schoolgirl, and a tale of a frugal banker known as close. It also recalls hotel crowd chatter, humorous travel talk, and a cautionary Tybee whiskey tale about risky drinking and self harm.
Murphey and Black advertise Barnesville repair shop offering all kinds of repair work. They invite patrons to call and submit their work for service.
A regional ad lists household items and personal care products with low prices. Scissors for ladies, Sozodont, Healing Cream, Vaseline, Bay Rum, Florida Water, soaps, brushes, combs, darning cotton, jewelry pins, hair pins, rubber pins, breast pins, shoe polish, ammonia, carpet tacks, machine oil and needles, lace curtains and scrims, window shades, cornice poles, straw matting, Ingrai and Brussels carpets, rugs, table felt, and oil cloth. Prices range from a penny to several dollars, typical for a department-style sale.
Mr C L Butler of Smyrna Georgia will move to Barnesville likely next week to educate his children at Gordon Institute and pursue business. He has rented the Pixley place on Zebulon Street and will occupy Dr Thurman’s vacated house. Butler is described as a wealthy and successful businessman and his arrival is hailed as an acquisition to Barnesville citizenship.
The resignation of Mr. W. Anderson as Southern Express Agent at this place has been accepted. Mr. W. J. Lawson of Griffin is temporarily in charge. Route Agent Cary has been here several days with several applications. An appointment will likely be made in two or three days.
Dr. James M. Brittain will preach at the Barnesville Baptist Church next Sunday. All members are urged to attend and the public is invited to join. Dr. Brittain wishes to see every member there.
Despite efforts to boost growth, Barnesville faces a lean year as bids and ventures fail to yield expected prosperity. Local merchants and residents seek new strategies to revive trade and stabilize finances amid uncertain conditions.
The telephone exchange will start collecting regular monthly charges in advance from February 1, replacing the previous free service. J.J. Reeers.
Pike county readers note editor John Hale takes the helm at Fayetteville News and local friends wish him success. Rev John H Cline preached at the Baptist church last Sunday with the text despise not the day of little things the sermon was well received. Col Fred Dismuke of Griffin, recently shifting from law to revenue work, is a special revenue collector for Uncle Sam. Pike County commissioners met to revise the pauper list, about half the names were struck, pensions and relatives’ support were factors, a few new names added.
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