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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1896
Page
2
The 32 page Tue Cazerre edition has been distributed widely to every county in the state into most states of the Union and to Europe and Mexico. It is asserted as an exceptional paper and advertising medium with broad readership across many homes and regions.
Extra edition warns Barnesville voters of July 22 1896 bond issue for educational purposes and electric light plant. Registration books open July 15 16 and 17 to qualify voters for the election and supporters urge voting for bonds as a wise investment and town growth.
The Gazette reports constant work as presses run day and night for extra editions and urgent notices. It emphasizes commitment to Barnesville interests and no holiday slowdown, promising rapid production and readiness for emergencies.
A grand auditorium, a first rate electric light plant, a fine passenger depot and a handsome new brick store nearing completion mark a wave of construction. Smith's brick shops rise, several residences add jobs, and other smaller enterprises back Tue Gazerre with its new venture.
The home of Col. W. S. Hobbs on Race Street hosted a warm reception in Miss Jean Mitchell's honor. Gainesville's young people attended this pleasant social, though her imminent departure from the city dampened the cheer.
Dr J O A Cook preaches at Methodist tomorrow morning and evening. Dr J M Brittain leads Baptist services at 11 a m and 8 p m. Sunday School at 9 30 a m across Methodist Baptist and Presbyterian churches. Presbyterian church will have no preaching tomorrow.
The engagement of Mr M G Harrison son of Zebulon to Miss Mary Thurman of Barnesville is announced for a July 15 wedding at Dr Thurman’s Barnesville residence. The ceremony will be quiet with a small gathering of friends and relatives. The Gazette offers its congratulations.
For sale a consignable lot including six pianos an organ and overall household furniture plus five cows one horse a one horse wagon hogs and other items must be disposed of at once J M Pounp
A sizable group from Barnesville traveled to Liberty Hill for an all day singing event and a large crowd was anticipated to enjoy the day.
Shops and factories remain closed for the holiday. Banks shut for the day while the post office opens at 3:30 PM after a 16:30 AM closure.
The railroad and city will beautify the park with a fountain bright flowers and other features once the new depot is finished aiming for orderly appealing grounds for residents.
A campus game yesterday afternoon between Griffin and Barnesville second nines ended 22 to 11 in Griffin’s favor. The contest was described as a poor display of baseball with Griffin prevailing decisively.
A reflective meditation on human limits and the search for wisdom. The piece contrasts man's cleverness with physical limits and humility, noting how curiosity drives travel and storytelling while enduring truths outlast teachers. It culminates with a nod to Kant and the note that even great minds remain human.
Emory College in Oxford Georgia is praised for its grand work shaping young men and the state, offering moral religious and intellectual education under Dr. Warren A. Candler. The piece urges parents to educate their sons at Emory and to seek information from the college.
Dr. Tuholske urges two daily baths to prevent heat effects cold morning shower two to three minutes and a cool 12 to 15 minute evening bath. He warns against iced drinks and night fruit, allows morning and noon fruit, favors light summer meals, and urges woolen abdominal bands for all to prevent summer bowel troubles.
The town of Barnesville will hold an election on July 22 1896 to decide issuing bonds of fifteen thousand dollars for a school building and an electric light and power plant. Registered voters may sign up from July 15 1617 per council order.
The Savannah News contrasts the Zeigler incidents with the rule of law. It cites sheriff Brooker using force on Zeigler, followed by retribution from Zeigler’s sons, arguing violence must be checked by lawful authority. It also questions the Jake Zeigler Arderhold arrest, noting possible lack of warrant and proper officer involvement.
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