Barnesville Praises Georgia Growth and Law Order
A July 29 1397 column extols Barnesville Georgia as self sufficient and enterprising praising the peach crop and law and order. It notes Tom Watson and Marion Butler feud in the populist party and Monroe B Morton African American named postmaster at Athens by McKinley. The piece asserts President McKinley supporting black appointments and watermelons for the president.
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Tom Watson
Marion Butler
Monroe B. Morton
Athens, Ga
McKinley
Courts and People Should Let Law Take Its Course
The statement urges all parties to allow the legal process to unfold and asserts that law serves as the bulwark of public hope, emphasizing patience and adherence to due process.
Quiet man versus noisy wrongdoer in unrest
A reflective line contrasts a right man who stays silent with a wrong man who creates loud disturbance to mask his true state. The quotation cautions about honesty and the distraction of uproar.
Atlanta Loses Suit Over Street Transfers
The city of Atlanta failed to compel Consolidated Street Railway Co to grant transfers and may appeal the decision. H. A. Rucker, a prominent Atlanta Republican, was appointed internal revenue collector by President McKinley despite strong opposition.
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Atlanta
Consolidated Street Railway Co
H. A. Rucker
Internal Revenue
McKinley
Pike County Responds to Fiery Trials with Restraint
The people of Pike county have conducted themselves with great credit through fiery trials. They faced provocation to take the law into their own hands but withstood the temptation.
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Pike County
Charity Is Not Charity A Western Paper Declares
A western weekly argues a home paper is not a charity child, earning twice its receipts and aiding town development. It claims Debs and similar leaders harm laborers more than wealthy owners, noting strikes hurt workers while the rich can endure idleness.
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Debs
General LaFayette McLaws of Savannah Dies
Gen LaFayette McLaws of Savannah died last week. He was a brave dashing officer who earned reputation through services for the Confederacy. Time is swiftly taking the remnant of a gallant army from battlefields this life. May they rest in blissful eternity.
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LaFayette McLaws
Savannah
Confederacy
Judge Grants New Trial in Delk Case at Jackson Court
Judge Beck granted a new trial for Taylor Delk at Jackson. The case may proceed at the next regular term of Pike court.
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Beck
Thesday
Jackson
Taylor Delk
Pike Court
Mrs. Neely Visits Forsyth for Week with Relatives
Mrs. J. F. Neely traveled to Forsyth yesterday to spend a week with relatives. Miss Hixie Spruce has been ill for ten to twelve days and shows little improvement, causing much concern among friends.
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J. F. Neely
Forsyth
Hixie Spruce
Right Kind of Material Praised Mayor Huguley
The Savannah Press commends Mayor Huguley for his action in the Oscar Williams case. It calls him brave and unshaken by consequences, saying the people make governors out of such material, a compliment Barnesville residents deeply appreciate.
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Savannah
Mayor Huguley
Oscar Williams
Huguley
Barnesville
True Picture of the South and Georgia Blessings
A reflective piece urges gratitude for abundant blessings in the South and Georgia. It cites a Northern visitor praising the region’s farming, minerals, timber, climate, navigable waters, and land for farmers and workers, urging citizens to appreciate and utilize these gifts.
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South
Union
Georgia
Matthews Hotel to Undergo Major Improvements
The Matthews Hotel will be greatly improved with electric lights and other overhauls funded by owner C H Matthews. Manager C E Marshall, regarded as one of Georgia's best hotel men, reports strong popularity and plans for immediate upgrades.
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Matthews Hotel
C. H. Matthews
C. E. Marshall
Georgia
City to Cut Forsyth Street on Hill Above Reddings Home
The city council will start at once to cut Forsyth street on top of the hill near Col. J. F. Redding and other properties. R. A. Stafford, street committee chairman, says the hill top will be reduced about six feet and will improve the neighborhood. A work crew will begin in a few days as Barnesville grows.
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Forsyth Street
Col. J. F. Redding
R. A. Stafford
Barnesville
New Store Opening in Culloden by Mr Morris Jacobs
Mr Morris Jacobs plans a new store in Culloden commencing around September first. He will offer a good stock of goods and aims for success as he has in Barnesville. His friends here wish him well in the new venture.
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Morris Jacobs
Culloden
Barnesville
Jacobs
Rogers Plans a Grand New Residence on Forsyth Street
Mr. Edgar L. Rogers has received the plans for his new home on Forsyth street in Barnesville. The house will be among the finest and most attractive in town. Construction starts at once and should be completed soon. Rogers is to be congratulated on the erection of such a home.
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Edgar L. Rogers
Forsyth Street
Barnesville
Rogers
Concord Enterprise Debuts in Pike County
The Concord Enterprise launches as a four page local newspaper edited and owned by Miss Laura Richter and Mr. Charles T. Smith. The Gazette extends best wishes for its abundant success.
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Concord Enterprise
Pike County
Laura Richter
Charles T. Smith
The
Gazette
Funeral Address for Dr Rider Lynched in Macon
Dupont Guerry, attorney for Dr Rider, delivered a funeral oration in Macon over his client’s remains. He praised the Christian nature of the bereaved family and urged patience humility and forgiveness while invoking divine justice and mercy against the mob’s deed.
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Dupont Guerry
Rider
Macon
Social: Dorothea Baer Guest Of Master W A Prout
Yesterday afternoon Master W A Prout hosted a party for friends in honor of visiting Miss Dorothea Baer from Atlanta. A large number of children attended and the event was described as a delightful affair.
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W. A. Prout
Dorothea Baer
Atlanta
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Ad
Dr King’s New Discovery promises a universal cure for coughs colds and consumption with safe use for all ages. It is sold with a money back guarantee and free trial bottles at W A Wright’s Drug Store alongside recommendations for Dr Witts Little Early Risers.
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Dr. King
W. A. Wright
Valued household medicine Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic praised
A New Orleans reader commends Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic as a valuable household remedy and wound dressing. The note says it preserves flesh and aids healing without inflammation or suppuration and cites a pastor's testimonial from New Orleans. Also included are references to Cheney Catarrh Cure, a lost pair of spectacles, and a horse relief with the same antiseptic.
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New Orleans
Barnesville feels rush of business and building boom
The Gazette notes Barnesville appears on the verge of the largest business and building boom in memory. Occupied houses abound and new enterprises are under consideration on all sides. Plans include several large brick buildings to be rented before construction, with more details to come.
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Barnesville
The
Gazette
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