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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1896
Page
4
The piece notes political campaigning in Georgia, highlighting the Fourth district contest with Louis F. Garrard of Columbus as a likely nominee. It praises the agricultural season, fruit crop prosperity, and strong prohibitionist activity backing the Bush bill, with extensive literature distribution as temperance advocacy.
The famed Kentucky orator Hon. W. C. P. Breckenridge argued Ewalt's murder trial in Milledgeville last week but could not prevail. Ewalt was found guilty with recommendation. Also noted is Hon. William J. Bryan, Democratic presidential nominee, abstaining from alcohol and tobacco and as a Presbyterian church member.
Cyrus H Sharp of Barnesville is urged for renomination as clerk in Monroe County. Tom Watson calls Populist state convention in Atlanta on August 6 to nominate an electoral ticket and elect state officers and governing committee.
Hon G Glenn state school commissioner is praised for advancing education in Georgia and asks public cooperation. Hon W E Russell dies suddenly on a Maine hunting trip. he is described as a brilliant, reliable former Massachusetts governor and a potential presidential candidate. A writer denounces slander as infamy and a betrayal of others.
A near unanimous vote in Barnesville pledges $15 bonds to fund an auditorium and install an electric light plant. The editorial praises Mayor George E. Huguley for his two administrations and lauds Barnesville’s progress, reputation, and bright prospects as the happiest little city in Georgia.
The piece urges southern Democrats to vote for Bryan and Sewall, arguing the GOP platform is reckless with a free silver plank and an attack on the Supreme Court. It warns that breaking southern unity would risk state and federal offices, and concludes with a call to cast ballots for Bryan and Sewall.
Official call from the Democratic executive committee of Bibb Monroe and Pike counties summoning delegates to Forsyth on August 8 1896 at noon to nominate a candidate for senator for the Twenty second district. Signers include S N Woopworph T Baker for Pike County O H B BLoopworth for Monroe County J H Biouno Jr and W B Breen for Bibb County.
Frank J Cheney makes oath to pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Haun's Cararra Cure. Sworn before A W Fleason Notary Public December 6 1886. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists 75 cents.
The Woman's Missionary Conference at Forsyth drew strong interest with speakers Mrs Kendall of Atlanta Mrs Campbell of China and W P Turner of Japan delivering remarks that impressed local audiences. Dr Wadsworth preached two sermons regarded as among the greatest heard in Forsyth.
Mrs Campbell spoke to a large Barnesville Methodist congregation on Monday night. Mrs E A Gray also offered a pleasant talk. Baptismes at Barnesville Baptist drew a large crowd Sunday evening as Rev C W Oliver led an earnest sermon and administered the ordinance. Revival at Prospect Church to begin the Saturday before the first Sunday in August led by Rev T H Timmons.
Barnesville hosts Firemen's Day with visiting groups from Athens Macon Griffin and Columbus joining local G L Summers Hook Ladder and G E Huguley Reel Co teams. A lively programme features contests with 125 in prizes and a large crowd expected.
W O Marshburn near Barnesville, Georgia, ships eight cars of peaches to New York this season and expects three to four thousand dollars in profit. About fifty workers pack and load fruit daily using International Fruit Dealer’s Dispatch refrigerators. J R Northan of International arranged a Macon to Barnesville special to speed shipping.
Phey and Hunt with J. A. Stafford T. W. Cochran and others report shipping many goods by express and earning solid returns. Barnesville now ranks as one of the state’s foremost fruit markets.
A Barnesville group spent two afternoons in Mr. P. F. Matthews wheat field near town and shot a good many doves. They reportedly enjoyed the outing and the successful hunt.
Last Thursday's barbecue at Goggans drew a large crowd with strong attendance from Barnesville. Prof. Charles Lane of the Technical School in Atlanta delivered an engaging two hour speech while J Clifton Elder of Barnesville spoke on Education, raising a fine fund for the local school.
An all day singing event at Midway church drew many Barnesville residents. Judge E. T. Pound and Mr T J Williamson joined other singers for a pleasant day with the Midway community.
Citizens across Middle Georgia appear financially well off and notably content, with fewer complaints about living standards. The overall mood suggests strong local prosperity and satisfaction among residents and communities.
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