Free silver and tariff debates dominate Barnesville chatter
The Barnesville Gazette notes nationwide turmoil over tariff laws and free silver, cites Atlanta Commercial on Carlisle, Kentucky Democrats in Louisville addressed by Carlisle Watterson and Breckenridge, and Tammany’s stance. It adds the West mining strike persists with no quick resolution, risking miners’ hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Carlisle
Democrats of
Kentucky
Louisville
Watterson
Breckenridge
Greene County official withdraws from governor race
Hon. H. T. Lewis announces he will not seek the governorship. The report notes several other names have been mentioned for the office who may also announce their decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Lewis
Greene County
The Stamp and Note Analogy on Purity
An exchange remarks that a woman's character resembles a postage stamp prone to one black mark, while a man's resembles a treasury note that passes at par despite stains. It notes the ideal that a man should be as pure as a woman, though asserts the equivalence is largely true but should not be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Prominent Atlanta Merchant Dies by Suicide
Mr. FE Rich, a leading Atlanta merchant, killed himself last week by cutting his throat. No cause is known, with nervous dyspepsia cited as a possible factor in his long suffered illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. Rich
Atlanta
Epitaph of North Carolina moonshiner hints at government links
An editor notes a tomb epitaph in North Carolina that claims the moonshiner was killed by the government for making whisky from corn seed supplied by a congressman. The fragment suggests political entanglements behind illicit alcohol production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Lynching of Ryder after murder case delays in Talbot county
Dr W L Ryder murderer of Miss Owen in Talbotton was hanged by a mob at Waverly Hall as he was being moved to Columbus. A special court session had granted a continuance due to illness of Ryders attorney. Citizens condemn delays and demand swift justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Ryder
Miss Owen
Talbotton
Talbot County
Waverly Hall
Columbus
Ryder
Endorses Tichenor’s Antiseptic as Household Remedy
New Orleans January 12 1897 testimonial recommends Dr Tichenor’s Antiseptic as a valuable household medicine. It praises its wound and burn dressing properties, preserving flesh and aiding healing without inflammation or suppuration. Signed by J F Purser pastor First Baptist Church New Orleans La.
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New Orleans
Worthen Appointed Piedmont Postmaster By Senate
At Piedmont Mr J T Worthen has been appointed postmaster. The nomination was confirmed by the senate last Friday. The Piedmont office does not do a very large business but will be carefully looked after by Mr Worthen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Worthen
Piedmont
Senate
Worthen
Sermon on Sabbath observance praised by Gazette
The Gazette commends Rev. W. S. Stevens sermon at the Methodist church on observing the Sabbath. It emphasizes that the Sabbath was made for man and urges reverence and preservation of the day for present and future generations. The sermon is described as earnest, timely, and conservative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Stevens
Methodist Church
Barnesville Mayor Huguley praised for case handling
The Savannah Press commends Mayor Huguley and Barnesville residents for prompt and conservative actions in the Oscar Williams case. A Griffin paper has criticized the action, but Georgia residents largely approve, feeling the community acted with conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huguley
Barnesville
Oscar Williams
Griffin
Georgia
Big Singing at Midway Draws Large Crowd
A large Midway audience enjoyed a full day of singing with morning and afternoon sessions. Rev. C W Oliver delivered an 11 o'clock sermon and S M Howard chaired the singing. Leaders included W J Mullins D W Crawford James Crawford Edward Duke Elijah McKinley Z T Harp and G W S Bray of Winter Garden Fla. An ample dinner was served and hospitality was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Oliver
S. M. Howard
Messrs
W. J. Mullins
D. W. Crawford
James Crawford
Edward Duke
Elijah McKinley
Z. T. Harp
G. W. S. Bray
Winter Garden
Fla
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offer in Toledo 1886
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each untreated case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad notes internal use and blood mucous action, invites testimonials, and lists Toledo as the origin with a 75 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Onto
Toledo
Lucas Country
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Chenry & Co
Hall
A. D
F. J. Cuenry & Co
O.ke
Boy Hurdles Rock Dump Injury Near Woodward House
Denver Hodges, son of Rev. H. A. Hodges, fell on rocks near the Woodward House Monday morning and broke his left arm just below the elbow. Dr. W. J. Cox set the fracture. the boy endured much pain but is expected to recover in a week or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Hodges
H. A. Hodges
Woodward House
W. J. Cox
Horse is saved from colic by Tickener antiseptic
In Homer Louisiana on June 2 1897 T B Waire pastor of the M E Church reports his horse recovered from a severe colic after the use of Dr Tickener s Antiseptic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Tickener
T. B. Waire
M. E. Church
Williams in Bibb jail after near-lynching scare
Oscar Williams, accused of assaulting a six year old girl in Henry County, was moved to Bibb County jail amid mob threats. Governor Atkinson ordered Barnesville Blues to guard the jail while Williams was spirited away for confinement awaiting trial.
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Oscar Williams
Campbell
Henry County
Bibb County
Williams
Ben Perdue
W. J. Bush
Daily Press
Morris
Griffin
Spalding County
Huguley
Atkinson
Barnesville
Evans
Macon
Birmingham
Perdue
M. W. Beck
Bush
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The
Barnesville, GA
Tammany Organization of
New York
Tammany
West
Ryder Lynghned
Savannah Press
A. W. Gleason Notary Public
Magon
CA Stonria
Porrsr
Dave Ayp Caem
Coar
Bole
Boston
Évitchiasos
Mens Straw Hats
Collier Coppany
Wm. J. Cox
Blalock House
BE. C. Ripley
ESS
Barnesville Savings Bank
Thomaston St
S. D. Colbert
Matthews Hotel
B. J. Clark
Murphey Building
E. C. Elder
Thomaston Street
S. N. Woodward
W.B. Smith, F. D
B. Smith
Undertaker
Barnesville. GA
Insurance
Otis A.murphey
Holme’s
Chas. A. Hunt
Damocles
Moye
Cain
Wall Street
O. J. Move
Jackson G. Smith
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