10 Jul 1890
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1890
Page
1
The Gazette announces Mr. P F Matthews as a candidate to represent Pike county in the next General Assembly. Matthews has long resided here and is described as a pure man worthy of election with no risk in sending him to the legislature.
The Gazette proclaims Capt. J. H. Mitchell as a faithful Democrat and a worthy citizen for representative. His record will warrant study, and if reappointed he will serve as a reliable and honorable representative.
Judge Barrett announces his candidacy for representative in Pike County, seeking the primary nomination. He is praised as a faithful public servant who has stood for right, faced enemies, and will support the party’s nominee. If elected he would be a strong county representative.
A Georgia candidate for legislative honors announces his candidacy amid a split with ally P F Matthews. He proposes a five-person committee to settle the matter but declines further campaigning, stressing his loyalty to democratic principles and support for agricultural interests and the alliance yardstick.
The Barnesville Savings Bank reports a healthy financial condition in the Gazetter with a surplus of nineteen thousand dollars and undivided profits over nine thousand dollars. President R. J. Powell and cashier A. M. Lambdin are praised for successful management, ensuring continued stockholder satisfaction and business success.
Thursday evening last week Barnesville hosts enjoyed a joyful ice cream supper hosted by Maj. W. C. Anderson and S. C. Charping. Young people gathered for games and refreshments, with thanks extended to Mrs. Annie Howard of Eatonton and the two inviting gentlemen for a pleasant night of innocent amusement.
Barnesville residents urge a rail dummy line to Zebulon as a quick economical transport to court. They estimate 2000 dollars per mile for construction, envision a track a dummy engine and a single coach, plus a freight car to haul cotton for farmers along the route.
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