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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1896
Page
4
Middle Georgia Peaches Apology to Judge Watson
A brief statement from an unnamed sender apologizes to Hon. Thomas EF. Watson on behalf of justice. It asserts Georgia peaches are the best and that he is entitled to the apologies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas EF. Watson
Hoke Smith to Speak in Augusta and Democratic Shift
Hon. Hoke Smith will speak in Augusta on August 12 in support of the democratic ticket. A trend shows populists returning to the Democratic Party as Georgia towns like Barnesville gain prominence. A cotton tie trust raises prices, farmers face impact, and Sewall tied to vice presidential nomination in the party. J. F. Redding praised as a leading future member of the lower house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smith
Augusta
Pike County Calls for Strong Democratic Showing
Local voters urged the Democratic ticket to win decisively in the fall elections, stressing a large majority to support the party slate and uphold unity in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike County
Cotton Growers Urged to Trade Locally in Barnesville
Middle Georgia farmers are urged to save and earn by selling cotton and buying goods in Barnesville. The call argues local trade proves profitable if farmers try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Georgia
Barnesville
Robert L Berner Seen Likely for 22nd District Seat
The text expresses strong expectation that Hon. Robert L Berner will represent the 22nd senatorial district in the next Senate and be elected President of the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L Berner
Senate
Berner Appointed Georgia Campaign Leader by Supporters
The piece lauds Hon. Robert L. Berner as state campaign committee chairman, praising his character and services and predicting benefits for Georgia with public support. It states that if people pay debts and save, all classes will rejoice and the county will prosper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Berner
Berner
People of
Georgia
Frank J Cheney Oaths To Pay For Cure of Catarrh
Lucas County case seeks One Hundred Dollars for each incurable case of catarrh. Frank J Cheney swears to pay the amount, sworn December 6, 1886. Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to cure by internal use and blood and mucous action. Sold by druggists for 75 cents through F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stavre
Onto
Crry
ToLepo
Lucas County
Frank J. Chenry
Haiti
Frank
Cheney
A. D
Hall
F. J. Cueney & Co
Toledo
C. T
Senatorial Question at Forsyth Convention Urges Constitutional Reform
The 22nd Senatorial district convention will meet in Forsyth on Saturday August 8 to nominate a Bibb Pike and Monroe representative. The editors urge the nominee to push a bill amending the state constitution to enlarge the senate and grant counties like Bibb Fulton Chathan Richmond and others their own senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsyth
Bibb
Pike
Monroe
Senate
Fulton
Chathan
Richmond
Cause and Effect in Madison County Whisky Crime
A Madison County tragedy is described as a demoniac act where a man killed his wife and children before taking his own life, blamed on whisky. The piece argues alcohol as the root of heinous crime, urges prohibition, and condemns personal liberty in beer and liquor use. It condemns whisky as a great evil needing end to sale and use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Barnesville touted as top state manufacturing center
An item extols Barnesville's manufacturing environment noting low costs and favorable conditions. It lists factories including a $150,000 cotton mill a $20,000 underwear knitting mill a $5,000 hosiery mill a $40,000 carriage factory a $30,000 carriage factory a $5,000 shoe factory a $10,000 planing mill a $10,000 underwear knitting mill and a $5,000 harness factory soon to start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnesville
Populist Convention Nominates Bryan and Watson Ticket
The St Louis Populist convention last week named William Jennings Bryan and Tom Watson as its presidential ticket. Supporters urge replacing Sewall with Watson, arguing for a united free silver platform and justice to all parties backing the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Bryan
Watson
Sewall
Tom Watson
Bryan and
Confederate Veteran Reunion in Pike County Georgia
The Pike County Veterans Association met in Bluff Springs for their annual reunion. Officers were elected and the program included tributes to Confederate leaders, reports by Ladies Memorial Association and Daughters of the Confederacy, a communal meal, and remarks recalling wartime incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike County Veterans Association
Bluff Springs
Pike County
Jesus
J. D. Carreker
Jno. T. Hunt
Wm. O. Gwyn
J. B. Mathews
Gwyn
J. F. Madden
J. L. Kennedy
Ladies Memorial Association of
Barnesville
Georgia
Ladies Memorial Association
L. K. Rogers
Daughters of the Confederacy
5Th Ga
R. E.lee
Stonewall Jackson
Jefferson Davis
J. H. Baker
T. Z. Jones
J. S. Lifsey
E. L. Connally
W. C. Banks
J. L. Banks
R. H. Allen
J. R. Sikes
J. W. Stafford
W. M. Bussey
Messrs Cheek
T. J. Joiner
Dr. Carswell
Capt
Carter
J. T. Hunt
Jones
Committee On
Maj
Col
J. H
Confederate Veterans Association Adopts Report and Adjourns
The report is adopted and several officers are declared elected. Daughters of the Confederacy are elected to membership by rising vote. Contributions totaling over 18 dollars are noted for Soldiers Monument and paid to the Secretary. The association asks county newspapers to publish today’s proceedings and to publish notices of Confederate Veterans deaths in the past year. The hymn is sung, benediction given, and the body adjourns to its 1897 meeting. Weather is warm and attendance is the largest yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Head
S. B. Burr
J. A. Reid
J. W. Beck
J. B. Mathews
Daughters of the Confederacy of
Barnesville
Cap.t
E. L. Connally
W. M. Bussey
E. K. Harden
Tutt's Liver Pills Offer Cure for Liver Ills
Tutt's Pills claim to cure liver ailments and related issues. An endorsement from R. P. Smith of Chilesburg, Virginia asserts twenty years of liver disease resolved by Tutt's Liver Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tutt
R. P. Smith
Chilesburg
Death of Monroe County’s Prominent Resident Richard Manery
Richard Manery aged 82 died at his home near Goggansville Friday night from a stroke. He served as Monroe County Sheriff in 1868 and conducted business at Liberty Hill for many years. The funeral was held Saturday at Goggansville with large attendance. Undertaker Summers arranged the interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Manery
Monroe County
Goggansville
Liberty Hill
Summers
Rural churches show good spirit across districts
There is a noticeable good spirit among churches, especially in rural districts. The observation is pleasing and reflects a positive religious tone in the community.
Mrs Betsy Osborn Dies After Illness at 66
Mrs Betsy Osborn died at her Zebulon street home Saturday night after a lengthy illness at age sixty six. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Baptist church conducted by Dr J M Brittain. Interment followed in the Baptist cemetery by Undertaker Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Osborn
Zebulon Street
Baptist Church
J. M Brittain
Baptist
Smith
Novelty Water Pump Inflates Tires by Water Pressure
A Chicago Tribune note describes a new air pump that uses water pressure with a reservoir. It targets large bicycle stores and repair shops, offering instant tire inflation once connected and activated. It relies on running liquid to keep air in the reservoir.
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Chicago Tribune
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Democratic Party
Justice
J. F. Redding
A. W. Fleason
Notary Public
Bryan and Watson
California Fig Syrup Co
J. C. Collier
W. E. Adams
F. M. Stephens
SEC
TREAS
N. Y
Collier
Barnesville and
Thomaston
J.C. Collier CO
Middle
Johnson
Johnson & Johnson, Chemists
New York
MR. Manery
Mrs. Osborn
Price
C. Se
Sole
Boston
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