15 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1897
Page
1
A satirical fragment shows a merchant promising cheap goods and political favors to influence voters. The piece notes both candidates are honorable while hinting at bribery with inexpensive cigars and trinkets. It resembles a local paper's cheeky campaign parody.
The piece presents praise for Joe W. Reeves as it promotes his efforts to boost commerce, describing his impact on local trade and business activity.
A promotional notice urges visitors to stay at the De Soto in Savannah this summer to enjoy low rates. It claims tourists travel long distances to say they stopped at the De Soto and positions the hotel as a must visit experience.
An advertisement promotes A. K. Hawkes eyeglasses made in Atlanta as comparable to any American pair and lists W. H. Chambers in Barnesville as the seller.
An advertisement proclaims Africana as a remedy that will cure rheumatism and scrofula and keep users cured, asserting lasting health benefits. It targets readers seeking cures for chronic ailments and emphasizes permanent relief.
Walter B. Smith won the Barnesville mayoral nomination by a 66 vote majority over Woodward as Gray withdrew from the alderman race. Rogers and Prout led alderman votes with Stallings tied to Gray, prompting a July 15 primary for the third alderman seat. The election day featured a street jubilee and a bright Smith residence celebration.
Sheriff Milner, en route to Savannah for a Sheriffs and Clerks convention, received a telegram about a suspect in the Pike county deputy Guinn murder. Descriptions match Tom Langford, now under Arkansas arrest. he may be brought to Zebulon for trial if identified.
The Gazette reports the Wednesday wedding of Miss Clyde Graham to Prof. E Y Bargeron with a large gathering. Dr J M Brittain officiated and the ceremony pleased all. the couple left for Mammoth Cave Kentucky via the Nashville exposition, and many friends presented gifts.
Master Joe Hunt Smith, son of Walter B. Smith Barnesville's next mayor, has suffered fever for ten days but is improving and expected to recover soon.
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