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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1896
Page
4
Senator A. S. Clay weighs in as Georgia circles Christmas with debates over free silver, gold circulation, and the United States Senate. The Venable Brothers win a Tybee Island gun emplacement contract for 126861 dollars as Atlanta faces a major fire in Elberton and a nine month delay on a World’s Fair Ferris wheel mortgage.
The Manufacturer's Record says idle capital is to be mobilized in the South, creating profitable work for thousands. It notes that probably 75 to 100 million dollars of capital have been pledged conditionally on the success of sound enterprises.
Barnesville applauds its first Chrysanthemum and Flower show praising the large collection of superb chrysanthemums and flowers. Locals and visitors call the event creditable for a first year and a model for community refinement and civic support.
The GazETTE editor received three chrysanthemums pinned to his chest from the Floral club during the Friday evening show. He praised the women for their support and said the Gazette aims to be read by pure girls and noble women, upholding a high standard.
The legislature elects Hon Alexander Stephens Clay to succeed John B Gordon in the U S Senate. The piece questions his ability and statesmanship, comparing him unfavorably with Hill and Toombs, but notes the public may have to submit as new political elements arise. It ends with a cautious prediction that Clay may yet be a fair senator.
A reflective piece on money use stressing that wealth enriches most when spent during life. It cites a recent $1.6 million bequest to Evangelist Moody for education and urges timely giving to Georgia and Barnesville institutions to maximize happiness and societal impact. It contrasts dying rich with living charitable acts.
Pleasant A. Stovall of Savannah Press forecasts a contested gubernatorial contest if du Bignon and Berner advance from the senatorial race. He notes Gov Atkinson would back Berner and Clay would back duBignon, with cross-state support shaping a hard fought public debate between the two orators.
The record shows 499 speeches in 85 towns and cities across the middle and western states drawing over two million listeners. Cleveland’s 1892 plurality was 162,059, while McKinley’s margin this year rose to 464,536, signaling a Democratic loss of 26,595 votes and broad resistance to free coinage of silver.
Frank J. Cheney of F J Cheney & Co declares in Toledo that his firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. The 1886 affidavit notes the remedy is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Bee, sold by druggists for 75 cents.
The new engine and boiler are installed and the factory machinery is in motion. The buildings now heated by steam and a large elevator added. Mr. Jackson G. Smith is better prepared to build his Barnesville Buggy than ever before.
A poem praises Ana as many praise her kindness and strength. Lines depict her as a healer and leader among friends, with imagery of lily hands and swift service. The verse frames Ana as a beloved, regal figure among those who know her.
Early morning on the Santa Fe route near Cajon pass the engineer and fireman leapt from a runaway engine thinking a wreck was near. The engine struck a wagon with two horses, then rolled on with sleeping passengers unaware. The fireman rode a horse to chase the train, which stopped a mile and a half away. The crew rejoined. an ambulance brought the injured engine to the city as a hack carried out still-unnamed officials.
A St. Nicholas anecdote describes Bombshell the cat repeatedly claiming the narrator's bed. The feline tests if the master is away by listening at the door, then slips back to sleep once certain the coast is clear.
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