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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1896
Page
4
The Barnesville Gazette touts its 32 page edition scattered to every county in the state, most states in the Union, and to Europe and Mexico. It claims broader readership than any country weekly newspaper in the state and positions itself as an unmatched advertising medium.
The excerpt notes low enthusiasm at the state democratic convention in Macon last week and mentions much marriage across the country. It suggests Savannah desires the next state convention and would host lavishly if selected.
The report notes Howark Howell will oppose his re election bid for Georgia on the national executive committee. An exchange mentions commencement as the grand wind up of the college season and a start of a big hustle for college beginners. Citizens are warned to take health precautions in extreme heat as half of sicknesses may be preventable.
The piece notes a nationwide celebration called the glorious fourth and urges patriotism. It criticizes Cornelius Vanderbilt for a $200000 fence at New Port and argues for free silver. It discusses populist activity and suggests Evan P. Howell as VP candidate. It highlights Barnesville’s new depot auditorium electric light plant and other improvements keeping the town ahead.
The sheriff of Fulton county withdraws the reward for capturing Myers and the state reward of 500 dollars stands. Myers has escaped and may not be captured soon. The piece also endorses R L Berner for senator and Gov. Atkinson’s likely re election with strong support.
In the Atlanta Commercial Mr. B. M. Blackburn denounces Capt. E. P. Howell for betrayals at Macon last week and suggests he would face him in a contest. Howell plans to attend the inauguration of a free silver president on March 4th, avoiding a confrontation.
An editorial urges Barnesville voters to approve bonds to fund a new auditorium, water works, and electric lighting. It argues taxation is minor and growth requires investment, citing improved returns for property holders and laborers. The piece supports a pro‑growth Democratic platform and lists state leaders and Chicago convention delegates.
The Gordon Institute board of trustees reviews many prominent educators for the presidency. Trustees will proceed cautiously as the school nears a period of notable growth, urging Barnesville citizens to support the institute and its upcoming record enrollment next fall.
The Georgia state Democratic convention met in Macon last Thursday in a rapid, orderly session. Delegates showed little enthusiasm and the silver issue dominated the proceedings, passing resolutions affirming devotion to silver and the party.
The Democratic convention in Macon last week nominated Hon. Charles L. Bartlett for re election to Congress from the Sixth district with no opposition. Bartlett supports free silver and is popular across the district. The new executive committee includes officials from Baldwin Bibb Butts Fayette Henry Monroe Jones Pike and Upson counties.
Tom Watson works on a three volume history of France. The first volume ends with Joan of Arc, the second covers the French Revolution, and the third traces history from Napoleon to the present.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union of Georgia met in Griffin from Tuesday to Thursday, with prominent ministers and laymen in attendance. Barnesville sent delegates, officers were elected, and the next convention will convene in Augusta in June 1897.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay 100 dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Fleason witnesses. Advertises internal use and testimonials. price 75 cents.
Mrs. B. H. Barksdale died Friday morning in the city after a several week illness. Despite medical care she did not recover and the remains were laid to rest Saturday by Undertaker Summers.
Mr. A C Fellton Jr a Barnesville resident and Gordon Institute graduate wed Miss Hattie Cleveland in Tennessee. The groom is well regarded in Barnesville and his friends extend congratulations.
The store of Messrs. J. W. Means and Son in Meansville was burglarized Saturday night. Intruders bored holes in the front door and used wagons to haul away a large quantity of goods valued in hundreds of dollars. One unidentified negro was arrested at Williams with about seventy five dollars worth of goods and jailed. Authorities pursue the others.
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