Georgia politics and weather in July 1897 issue
The Sao Barnesville Gazette notes Gov. Atkinson’s popularity with the Fifth Georgia Regiment, mentions recent hangings for law and order, and endorses the Blalock committee's beneficial impact. It urges cooling advice, reports Georgia day at the Nashville Exposition as a major event, and tallies extreme heat. It suggests Atlanta’s subscription suffices for the state fair this fall and that the fair will be held.
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Atlanta
Storms and Lighting Strike Across State This Week
Several people were killed by lighting in different regions this week as storms caused extensive property damage across multiple counties. Emergency crews respond to numerous outages and wreckage reports amid continuing severe weather.
Gordon Reelected UCV President at Nashville Reunion
Gen John B Gordon was unanimously reelected president of the United Confederate Veterans at the Nashville reunion last week. Atlanta was chosen for the next UCV meeting, and the works of Eugene Field in ten volumes are now available for homes. The Marbeau Cousins by Harry Stilwell Edwards is the Atlanta Journal's new mystery story.
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John B. Gordon
United Confederate Veterans
Nashville
Atlanta
Eugene Field
Marbeau Cousins
Harry Stilwell Edwards
The
Atlanta Journal
Georgia Exhibit at Nashville Needs Better Showing
Gov Atkinson says Georgia's exhibit at the Nashville exposition should be improved. He argues the Fifth Georgia regiment staying would complete the display and notes William J Bryan reportedly donated 1500 to the populist national committee, a gesture consistent with his close association with the party.
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William J. Bryan
Northen speaks at B Y P U convention in Augusta
Hon W J Northen delivered a capable talk before the B Y P U convention in Augusta last week depicting a hopeful South. Col C J Headen of Atlanta, famed for aiding Taylor Delk, was in Griffin working on a new lead to possibly spare Delk’s life.
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W. J. Northen
Augusta
Griffin
Col. C. J. Headen
Atlanta
Old Taylor Delk
Griffin Board of Trade seeks 25 percent cotton freight cut
The Griffin board of trade has filed with the railroad commission a petition for a 25 per cent reduction in cotton freight rates. Col. T. R. Mills will argue the case for the board, promising an interesting proceeding.
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Board of Trade of Griffin
Railroad Commission
State
Board of Trade
Col. T. R. Mills
Pacific coast sees surge in settlers and investors this year
Washington and the Pacific coast expect a large influx of tourists investors and home seekers as business climbs already. Ten years ago a big settlement wave occurred and this year’s flow is anticipated to nearly match it.
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Washington
Pacific Coast
Important movement in Barnesville city elections
Barnesville citizens held a mass meeting to endorse a plan for municipal elections. A white-only primary nomination was decided upon with an executive committee. The paper foresees peaceful, harmonious future contests and urges all good citizens to endorse the move.
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Barnesville
Keep Cool As Barnesville Votes For Growth
The Gazerre urges Barnesville residents to stay calm through the campaign and supports Mr. Smith and his ticket while calling for a peaceful election. It praises the candidates as gentlemen and asks voters to avoid unkind words or heated actions as Barnesville plans to grow with Gazette involvement.
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Barnesville
Mr. Smith
Col. Woodward
the Gazette
Southern agriculture and finance outlook for 1898
Hon G Gunby Jordan of Columbus clears houses writes from New York that the South endured panic era hardship less than most regions and with fair crops anticipates a solid, enduring improvement. He notes brighter markets for American securities, rising conservative business activity, gold export stability, more precious metal output, and widespread prudent economizing forecasting 1898 better than the past five years.
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The
New York Times
G. Gunby Jordan
Clearing House Association of Columbus
Shot By a Negro. Crouch Wounded in Griffin
Pike county white tenant Dock Crouch was shot in the groin near his home in Griffin after a quarrel with Bob Barfield, a local Black man. Barfield fled and was not yet captured.
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Dock Crouch
Pike County
J. P. Crawford
Concord
Griffin
Crouch
Bob Barfield
Spalding
Bob
Mr. Crouch
Morris Jacobs Honored as Barnesville Business Leader
Morris Jacobs came to Barnesville three years ago and built a successful store. He is respected as a citizen, has joined several secret orders, and his business has grown with quality goods. The community congratulates him on his steady conduct and favorable reception by locals.
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Morris Jacobs
Barnesville
Mr. Jacobs
Jacobs
Royal Welcome at DeSoto Hotel Savannah
A royal welcome awaits guests at the DeSoto Hotel Savannah Georgia with a special Summer rate starting at 2 50 dollars per day. The offer applies to rooms and up in the season.
Joe Murphey, a faithful horse of Barnesville
Joe Murphey died last Friday in Barnesville. He served as the motive power for the local street car and belonged to Mr. A. O. Murphey. The town sorrowfully recalls his usefulness and faithful service and vows to emulate his example.
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Joe Murphey
Barnesville
Joe
A. O. Murphey
Recommendation for Tichenor's Antiseptic as a household medicine
In New Orleans on January 12, 1897 J F Purser Pastor First Baptist Church endorses Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic as a valuable household medicine Its wound dressing effectiveness preserves flesh and promotes healing without inflammation or suppuration The endorsement notes its popularity in well known circles
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New Orleans
De Soto Offers Summer Rates for Savannah Visitors
Out of town merchants invited to stop at the De Soto in Savannah with a special rate of $2.50 per day and upwards during the summer of 1897. The note dated Homer, Louisiana, June 2, 1897, mentions Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic aiding a horse with colic and is signed by T. B. White, pastor of M. E. Church.
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DeSoto Hotel
Savannah
de Soto
Homer, la
Tichenor
T. B. White
M. E. Church
Glasses by A. K. Hawkes Offered in Barnesville
Advertisement promotes Hawkes glasses made in Atlanta and sold by W. H. Chambers in Barnesville.
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America
A. K. Hawkes
Atlanta
W. H. Chambers
Barnesville
For Sale Piano and Advertisements Fragments
A Decatur Georgia notice offers an oak upright piano for sale at a sacrifice by H. J. Lyndon with an address. An August 5 1896 Florida reference mentions Citra. The fragment includes a testimonial praising Dr Tichenors Antiseptic and a recommendation by J B Campbell for sore throat.
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Citra, Fla
Spectacles Found Advertisement
WANTED FOUND A PAIR OF SPECTACLES PAY FOR THIS NOTICE AND GET THEM FROM THE GAZETTE.
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the Gazette
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers Reward for Cure
Frank J. Cheney senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. sworn to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Statement dated December 6, 1886 before notary A. W. Gleason. Cure is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials. sold by druggists for 75 cents.
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Oni
ToLedo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
F. J. Cueney & Co
One Minute Cough Cure Declared Effective
An old advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a remedy made to cure coughs. The notice presents bold claims about rapid relief and health benefits, typical of period medicine ads.
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Sao Barnesville
Barnesville, GA
Gov. Atkinson
Fifth
Georgia Regiment
Georgia
Blalock
Nashville Exposition
Mr. Morris Jacobs
H. J. Lyndon
Decatur, Ga
BIG Caat
Mens Straw Hats
J. C. Collier Company
Wm. J. Cox
Blalock House
BK. C. Ripley
Barnesville Savings Bank
Thomaston St
S. D. Colbert
Matthews Hotel
B. J. Clark
Orrick
Murphey
E. C. Elder
Thomaston Street
Jackson G. Smith
A. W. Gleason Notary Public
Porter Dave
Cucom
Opa
Boston
S. N. Woodward
W.B. Smith, F. D
B. Smith
Undertaker
J.M. Anderson
Dr. Head
Mrs
Insurance
Otis A.murphey
Holme’s
Chas. A. Hunt
Damocles
Moye
Cain
Wall Street
T. J. Move
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