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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1895
Page
4
Georgia day at the exposition on November 19 features a notable program. Traverse jurors gain two dollars daily, matching grand jurors. Evangelist Moody conducts a large Atlanta tabernacle meeting drawing Georgians.
Buffalo Bill closes his show for the season and will winter in Pennsylvania. Reported profits for the year total about $200,000.
Griffin advocates moving the state agricultural college to be co located with the experiment station. The claim centers on logistical and strategic benefits of joint facilities.
Farmers should sow small grain in fall and winter to feed stock next spring. The South by Atlanta exposition is drawing much attention and promises great benefit to this section of the union.
The Rome Tribune reports Watson charged with using Alliance money to run his newspaper, which had no official alliance ties. It also cites 1540 asylum patients at Milledgeville and quips about many politicians needing confinement.
A Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway special train reached 64-98 miles per hour last Thursday, shattering the existing railroad speed record. The demonstration, timed over a measured section, showcased advanced locomotive power and efficiency.
Six and a half million bales is the estimate of this year s cotton crop made by Mr Rector D Lane president of the Southern Cotton Growers Association. Theodore Durant on trial for the murder of Blanche Lamont in San Francisco came to a close last Friday. The jury found a verdict of murder in the first degree.
R. H. Edmonds of the Baltimore Manufacturers' Record predicts southern wootten mills will reach 000,000 spindles before century’s end, signaling major growth for regional textile production.
The public voices skepticism about conflict yet asserts readiness to fight if compelled, noting the nation’s reluctance to war but its capacity to mobilize if necessary.
Tom Watson schedules a populist convention in Atlanta for December 18. The letter notes skepticism about the gathering but insists on continuing agitation.
The proclamation fixed Thursday November 28 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. Cleveland urges prayer for national prosperity and mercy, asks aid for the poor, and calls citizens to worship and avoid work while thanking God for blessings and protection to the nation.
The New York Financial and Commercial Chronicle reports week ending Friday night the cotton movement with 251,687 bales received versus 295,438 prior week. Exports totaled 192,447 bales with 78,540 to Britain, 37,370 to France, 76,537 to the Continent. Interior stocks rose 80,420 bales, and plantation movement reached 290,507 bales despite 251,087 bales at out ports.
The season to date shows a net decrease of 71 898 bales from last year with 359 523 bales entering sight during the week, down from 566 887 bales the same week in 1894. By Friday night the in sight total is 628 816 bales less than last year.
Married couple J W Thomas and Minnie Garner tied the knot last Sunday. Both work at the cotton factory and have many friends offering congratulations.
Mr S B Burr Jr has purchased a hot soda device and is ready to push sales. His hot soda unit is attractive and well positioned as Burr and Dr Watts prepare to serve both hot and cold drinks.
The passage promotes Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative with soothing effects and favorable results for both children and adults. It asserts it as the best family remedy and urges each household to keep a bottle on hand.
Efforts are underway to secure stopover privileges on all tickets to the Atlanta exposition. Railroads involved are expected to grant concessions in the near future to accommodate visitors from neighboring cities and towns.
Hon. William Myers representative at large from Fulton County is taking an indefinite vacation and is greatly missed by many admirers around town. He will likely return when he feels ready.
Government praises Royal Baking Powder as superior in strength and purity after official examination. It is claimed to be the only powder that preserves its strength in varied climates, hence preferred for export by departments.
President Samuel Spencer states the Central of Georgia Railway Company will be operated as an independent line. This move marks a restructuring aimed at autonomous management and strategic expansion.
Claiming catarrh is a constitutional disease, the ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. It describes internal dosing from 10 drops to a teaspoonful and asserts it cures by acting on blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 reward for any unresolved case. Druggists sell it for 75 cents.
The public signals an early, short presidential campaign for 1896. Citizens argue campaigns disrupt business and press for prompt national action.
The piece argues that bullfights prizefights and similar brute spectacles should be a thing of the past. It expresses belief that society can rise to a higher plane and notes encouraging signs toward ending such events.
Texas Governor Culberson and Arkansas Governor Clarke voiced firm backing for their beliefs as they blocked the proposed prize fight, earning praise from a broad section of the community for taking a stand.
At the annual meeting in Macon last week the Ma sopic Grand Lodge reelected all officers. John P. Shannon was named grand master and Charles P. Gordon deputy grand master. William A. Davis becomes senior grand warden with John D. Harrell as junior grand warden. W. B. Daniel is grand treasurer A. M. Wols hin grand secretary R. W. Hubert grand chaplain John S. Parks grand senior deacon W. E. Smith grand junior deacon Henry Banks is grand marshal.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant, effective laxative that cleanses the system and relieves colds fevers and constipation without weakening organs. It claims broad medical approval and notes the product is sold by druggists in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The second annual meeting of the Georgia Dairymen's Association will be held in Griffin on the 14th inst. Noted dairymen and cattle breeders including John Gould of Ohio, D W Jacobs of LaGrange, B W Hunt of Eatonton, James Croot of Jacksonville, and D W Wilson of Illinois are listed to instruct members and visitors. Director Redding of the experiment station also supports the event.
A Griffin Georgia resident says after taking five bottles of Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills his appetite improved and he can sleep well. He suffered nervousness dizziness heart region pains and found no relief from doctors.
A U S Government report declares Royal Baking Powder the highest leavening strength among tested brands. The notice highlights superior efficiency and quality for bakers using this product in recipes and household use.
An article guiding mothers on preventing croup in children. It explains that croup stems from a common cold, with hoarseness as the first sign and a rough cough soon after. It advocates early treatment with Chamberlin's Cough Remedy, claiming it prevents and stops attacks and is safe, sold by Juo. H. Blackburn Druggist.
Deputy United States Marshals George White and George Thomas nabbed John Freeman and Bill Gregory in Upson County after night. Freeman faces illicit distilling charges while Gregory is charged with making stills without license. They were taken to Macon for a preliminary hearing Monday morning.
The document bequeaths to his wife all he legally may. It asks his children to stay dutiful and to show tenderness to their mother. The note ends with a reflection on “There is much in little.”
Fire destroyed the residence of Reverend J. D. Oneal on the West Pike line last Saturday night. About half the household contents were saved and the home was insured for 700 dollars.
Bill Nye attended a lecture in New Jersey last week and, according to reports, was egged by a hostile town element. The incident darkens Nye’s public image as a lecturer and prompts local regret over his line of work.
In Marietta a man refuses to sign his name to documents. He writes letters with a friend or nearby person signing for him claiming to prevent forgery.
The Mayor and Macon council visited Atlanta last week but received a cold reception with no attention shown. The trip appears to have been met with indifference, suggesting Atlanta treated it as a game of freeze.
Mrs. Leonard Wells of East Brimfield Massachusetts suffered neuralgia for two days and could not sleep. Merchant Mr Holden gave a bottle of Chamberlins Pain Balm for a trial. The next day Mr Wells said the pain left within two hours and the Balm was worth five dollars if unavailable for less. Sold for 50 cents per bottle by John H Blackburn Drugist.
November 28 brings a major circus to Barnesville with famous clown Johnny Lowlow returning. Local residents rejoice at the return of the spectacle featuring the elephant and red lemonade, promising a festive highlight for the country cousin.
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