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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1896
Page
4
The Barnesville Gazette notes scarce prophets in politics and quotes Bill Arp on wealth. It observes a public mood favoring free coinage of silver and warns that silver as money made a tremendous impact in Georgia last Saturday.
The article notes political defeat and the sense of a fresh start after poor results. It mentions Hon. Fledming G. duBignon’s campaign and praises his honesty and ability. It also discusses the free silver movement considering Boies for President and reports strong crop prospects across sections.
The entry notes Wolf & Hapr, a large wholesale house in Macon, failing last week after heavy business across central and southern Georgia. It contrasts with a remark about the Andorra president’s stipend and criticizes Judge Marcus W. Beck’s conduct in the Delk trials as unfounded.
Judge J. S. Boynton was nominated in Spalding county by a very small majority. He will make a good representative for Spalding county and for the state at large.
Report claims Germany’s imperial treasury stores about 30 million dollars in coined money, described as the world’s largest permanent stock of coined currency. The figure underscores the nation’s extensive coin reserves.
The article praises Governor Atkinson for handling numerous tough questions since taking office. It commends his executive performance and suggests he has met challenges properly and effectively.
One of the best men and a stalwart statesman in the South perished in the eighth Georgia district last Saturday as the free silver movement stormed the race. Judge Thomas G. Lawson is praised as a figure to be appreciated when the era of passion prejudice and dissatisfaction has passed.
The Georgia primaries show strong popular support for free coinage of silver across many counties. The editorial notes the result is larger than expected, but expresses doubt about arguments for free silver and urges loyalty to Democratic nominees while hoping the national convention avoids a free silver platform.
The Teachers Institute for Middle Georgia counties meets in Indian Spring starting Monday June 22 and runs a week. Organized by Howard Elder and county commissioners, the program showcases leading educators, reduced board rates, and Gordon Institute orchestra for entertainment.
A Barnesville writer in The Constitution defends Judge Beck and the Dilks trial against widespread criticism. The column argues the defense is complete and admirable, aiming to settle false accusations spread by those who learned of the case from the Delks and their allies.
James Perdue of Monroe Michigan, an elderly veteran, suffered severe rheumatic back pain until Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved his distress. He credits the balm with enabling him to rise and write these lines, thanks to John H. Blackburn, druggist, for aiding ease of use.
A reward of ten dollars is offered for the arrest of any person who cuts telephone wires, with proof to convict. Signed J. J. Reeers in Barnesville Georgia.
The notice invites anyone who benefited from Dr Williams Pink Pills to write to The Bankesville Gazette to receive information considered valuable and of interest to them.
A correspondent describes the corrupting and costly nature of political campaigns in Atlanta. Candidates face constant pressure from donors and readers, pay for ads and notices, and endure hostile scrutiny, with some spending more than their eventual earnings. The piece ends noting that insiders stay in while outsiders should stay out for personal and family welfare.
A description of the modern beauty who stays healthy through good meals and outdoor activity and uses Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative when needed. It notes the product is made by the California Fig Syrup Company.
The regular teachers examination occurs in Zebulon Georgia on Saturday June 27 starting at 8 a m. A teachers institute begins June 22 1896 at Indian Spring with several counties gathering. Pike County teachers must attend amid enhanced arrangements for a productive meeting.
Mr W E Collier of The Rock died Thursday afternoon after a brief illness. He was 29, a successful farmer, highly esteemed. Funeral held Friday at Piedmont with Rev Lester of The Rock officiating. he was an uncle to Mr J Collier of Barnesville.
Mr and Mrs Joe Reeves mourn the loss of their ten month old son who died Sunday afternoon from whooping cough. The interment was Monday at Greenwood cemetery with Summers Funeral Home in charge. services were held at the residence by Dr J M Brittain. Community sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents.
A vintage ad promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites to fill out sunken cheeks and aid growth. It claims benefits for bones, brain, and nerves, and notes endorsement by the medical profession for twenty years. Available in 50 cent and 1.00 sizes.
After commencement a wedding united Miss Carrie Griffin and J Oi Manry in Milner Sunday morning. Manry formerly of Milner now of Atlanta, and the couple are prominent with many friends sending congratulations.
The Griffin second baseball nine visited Barnesville on Saturday and beat the local second nine by 16 to 11. A fairly good crowd of fans saw the game.
Dr. J. B. Gambrell resigns the presidency of Mercer University and Prof. Pollock is elected chairman of the faculty. Trustees doubt an immediate new president will be elected. Gambrell, described as an able and useful man, will pursue another position likely elsewhere.
The Fort Valley Leader supports the Pike County public in praising the Delks case as a fair and impartial proceeding. The paper asserts the outlaws deserved swift court action and expresses solidarity with the local citizens.
The proclamation backs Charlies F. Crisp as the likely United States Senator from Georgia while noting concerns over the free silver issue and its potential national impact.
An 19th century advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous membranes and promotes constitutional remedies. It claims catarrh causes most cases and offers a $100 reward for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars available from F. J. Curxty & Co. Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75.
A U S government report lauds Royal Baking Powder as the strongest leavening agent among tested brands. The claim emphasizes superior rising power and quality in baking applications.
Mr Henry Buford of Alabama and Miss Harriet Suppington of Lamont wed Saturday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage in this city. Rev W W Brinsfield officiated in a Gretna Green style ceremony. Friends extend warm congratulations.
Savannah preacher Dr C A Goodwyn will deliver the commencement sermon at Gordon Institute Sunday morning at 10 o clock and will preach at the Baptist church Sunday night at 8 o clock.
G A Tinwens announces his candidacy for Tax Receiver of Pike County without solicitation from friends. He seeks Democratic party support on June 27 and pledges competency, punctuality, and faithful duty in office.
G. A. Simmons declares his candidacy for Tax Receiver in Pike County ahead of the Democratic primary on June 27. He notes a strong showing in the last race and asks voters to consider him in the upcoming contest.
A candidate announces for Clerk Superior Court in Monroe County subject to the Democratic primary. The contender pledges faithful duty in the future as in the past.
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