Thanksgiving reflections on Georgia progress and politics
The piece notes rapid growth in Barnesville Georgia and widespread gratitude. It mentions a sizable cotton crop, Senator Steve Clay’s money conservatism, a new Monroe county courthouse at about thirty thousand dollars, and calls for governor salary raises to five thousand dollars. It also urges school book affordability, endorses Gray’s anti barroom bill, and remarks on Bryan’s lecture earnings. It ends with praise for President Cleveland’s coming message and a stance on crime punishment.
Political Leaders Send Lawmakers to Milledgeville Asylum
President Berner of the Senate and Speaker Jenkins of the House have sent many senators and representatives to the state asylum at Milledgeville. The move draws little surprise from state residents. Editors Col. Charles R. Pendleton of the Valdosta Times and G C Matthews of the Courier Journal, now leading the Macon Telegraph, are described as well equipped for their work and poised to place the Telegraph among journalism’s front ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berner
Senate
Jenkins
House
Milledgeville
Charles R. Pendleton
Valdosta ‘Times and Co
G. C. Matthews
Courier Journal
Louisville
Macon‘Telegraphey
Telegraph
Thanksgiving Day Proclamations and Electors Voted
The president and Georgia governor issue Thanksgiving proclamations urging gratitude and worship. Electors named J. W. Robertson, J. J. Hunt, and district representatives will vote for Bryan and Sewall. The line lists several electors from Habersham, Campbell, and districts including P. P. Johnson, John A. Wilkes, George Bright, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Robertson
Habersham
J. J. Hunt
Campbell
P. P. Johnson
John A. Wilkes
George Bright
J. J. Bull
L. L. Middlebrooks
Roland Ellis
R. M. W. Glenn
J. M. Smith
W. J. Pike
Er. P. Davis
A. F. Daley
Bryan
Sewall
Four candidates named for Georgia Supreme Court seats
At the Atlanta convention last week four nominees were presented for the state supreme court: Judge Samuel Lumpkin who seeks re election, Hon. W. A. Little of Columbus, Judge A. J. Cobb of Atlanta, and Judge W. H. Fish of Americus. The delegates praised them as good men and capable lawyers. The convention urged the people to elect them to the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Supreme Court
Samuel Lumpkin
W. A. Little
Columbus
A. J. Cobb
W. H. Fish
Americus
Georgia
Gober Defeated in Supreme Court Race
The piece argues Judge George F Gober was defeated for a Supreme Court seat, praising the result as a check on politicized judiciary. It cautions the public against nominating active politicians to the bench and endorses care in honoring office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Gober
Supreme Court
Heis
State moves to cut school book costs with new commission
Mr Boifeuillet introduces a bill to form a state school book commission to study other states and report next session. Governor Atkinson and State School Commissioner Glenn urge state publishing or contracts to lower prices, saying current rates are inflated by trusts. The measure aims to save money for public schools and the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boifeuillet
Bible
Atkinson
Glenn
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promised for Uncured Cases
Frank J. Cheney and Co claim a payment of one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The sworn statement dated December 6, 1886, notes the Toledo firm will back the offer. Sells through druggists at 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
F. J. Chearty & Co
Anti-Barroom Bill Proposed by Senator Gray
Fort Valley senator Gray introduces an anti barroom bill in the senate to prohibit sale of intoxicating liquors in quantities under one pint in sealed packages on premises and curtilage. Indictments may follow drinkers and sellers. local option laws remain unaffected. supporters urge swift passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Fort Valley
Senate
Governor Proclaims Georgia Congressional Delegation Elected
Governor Atkinson issues proclamation declaring Georgia’s delegation to the fifty fifth congress and calls each elector to notify acceptance within thirty days. The listed representatives cover ten districts with named individuals and a separate proclamation for Bryan and Sewall electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
Georgia
Rufus E. Lester
J. M. Griggs
E. B. Lewis
Charles Adamson
L. F. Livingston
Charles L. Bartlett
J. W. Maddox
W. M. Howard
Zeigiers Cleared After Trials in Screven County Case
The Zeigiers of Screven County were cleared after trials. Their lawyer was Tom Watson. The case involved the sheriff who wanted to arrest them and was described as aggravated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeigiers
Screven
Tom Watson
Crisp Nominated for Third District Congress Seat
Charles R Crisp is nominated to fill his late father's unexpired term in Congress from the Third district. The tribute honors Speaker Crisp's memory and the state shows appreciation. Crisp is described as a capable young man and would be the youngest member of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Crisp
Congress
Crisp
Public Sale Under Power of Sale in Pike County
Georgia Pike County will sell at the courthouse door in Zebulon on the first Tuesday in December 1896 a Barnesville Underwear Mills security deed property. The mill building with machinery and stock along with all notes and receivables will be offered to pay the Barnesville Savings Bank debt and related sale expenses. S. N. Woopwarp, Attorney for Barnesville Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Pike County
Barnesville Underwear Mills
Barnesville Savings Bank
Superior Court
Court House
Said County
Zebulon
Barnesville
County of
Pike
State of
R. R
Ann Street
S. N. Woopwarp
Ladies Aid Society Anniversary at Smith’s Repository
The Methodist church Ladies Aid Society at Smith’s repository celebrated a Friday evening anniversary with large attendance. Refreshments were served and an admission fee netted about $35. The program featured a recitation by Miss M Kathryn Lockhart, solos by Miss Lenna Swatts, and comic singing by Mr Charley Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
the Methodist Church
Smith’s Repository
M. Kathryn Lockhart
Lenna Swatts
Charley Tyler
Origin of the phrase feather in his cap explored
A historical note traces the origin of the expression feather in his cap to a Syriac and semicivilized practice of adding a feather for each enemy slain. The concept links to medieval chivalry where a knight earned plumes after proving himself, as recorded in a 1588 manuscript by Richard Hansard preserved in the British collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
America
Richard Hansard
Obsolete Hungarian Feathery Law Contrasts With Scottish Marriages
The article notes a late medieval Hungarian custom allowing a feather for killing a Turk or aiding a starving Hungarian, a law in use until 1612. It compares to Scotland's marriage rate of 66.92 per 10 000 and 27 694 marriages with 1 166 irregular, lacking proper proclamation or religious ceremony. It ends with a quip about Charles Frohman, once photographed but now seldom pictured.
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Scotland
England
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Steve Clay
Monroe County
Stovatt
Savannah Press
the Gazette
Cleveland
The
United States
Gober
A. W. Geerson
Notary Public
California Fig Syrup Co
J. C. Collier CO
Gofer
U. S
Middle Ga
Purt & Packard & Drew & Selby Shoes
Collier‘s
Grogeries
AID Society
CAP
House of Understanding
Reason
Prudent Street
Charles Frohman
France
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