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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1896
Page
4
Two constitutional measures on the ballot seek, first, to expand the state Supreme Court from three to six justices elected by voters. The second would elect the State School Commissioner by the people instead of appointment by the Governor.
Democratic leaders expect Atkinson to win by forty thousand in Georgia polls. Pike county’s Democratic majority is forecast high. Sam Jones and Stewart speak in Columbus. Thacher declines New York governorship. Robert J. Lowry elected ABA president. Ryder case in Talbotton yields a guilty verdict. hang date set for January 15, 1897. National campaign commentary follows with notes on cotton futures and race registration figures for Georgia and Pike county.
A long endorsement piece argues for electing the Democratic state and Pike County ticket, criticizing populist shifts and appeals to the negro vote while praising Gov Atkinson’s administration. It urges fair campaigning, supports original thought, and stresses reason, wisdom, and moderation in public life.
The populists nominate W A Huff of Macon to oppose Democrat Robert L Berner after Walter B Hill declined the candidacy. Huff, a vigorous campaigner, is expected to energize the race, while Berner is favored to win though Democratic efforts are urged to bolster support.
A reflective discussion on the origin of thought versus matter, noting that brain activity creates thought yet thought is not matter. It contrasts reason with faith, warns against uniformity, and argues that a purely rational or purely faith based religion fails to lift humanity beyond mortal limits. It concludes by condemning blind faith as superstition.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages as a constitutional remedy taken internally. The ad claims it acts on blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease's foundation and build up the patient. a $100 reward is offered for any case it fails to cure with testimonials available.
Voters who missed the state election registration may still register for the national election. The piece notes Georgia has a rare campaign period and expresses hope such events do not recur.
It has been decided to let the contract for the erection of the Presbyterian church to the lowest bidder. Most of the material is on the lot and the contract will be awarded in a few days. The church will not take long to complete.
Shoppers are urged to visit the store’s dress goods section to decide what to buy. A big lot of double width fancy dress goods is offered at 10c per yard. Ten pieces of all wool Serge at 25c per yard. One hundred pieces of all wool fancy weave dress goods at 15 25 40 and 50c. Black dress goods feature special styles at 25 50 75 and 1.00.
New waist silks arrive with fresh looms and prices aimed at quick buyers. Four items include fancy waist silks with descriptions and prices, a lot of figured climb waist silks at 25 cents, and warp silks in new fall styles priced 50 75 and 1.00. Also new black Mvire silks for fall at 1.00 to 1.25 and a stock of duchess and Rhodimere silks for skirts and dresses from 0.75 to 1.25.
A fashion note praises gowns not duplicated in this section. It highlights rich color blending and high art fabrics, appealing to refined tastes. Prices are described as right and absolutely right.
Lightweight wraps in jacket cape shapes advertised as moderate priced. Capes include Jack Capes with fur trimming from $1.25, Black Beaver cloth Capes $2 to $3.50, and Seal Plush Capes 24 inch lengths priced at $5 to $10. Shopping note: no pocket money needed.
Three fresh lots of chenille portieres with dado and frieze and fringed edges. The middle man jumped so buyers save. Prices appeal to any purse at 2.50, 3.00 and 4.00 dollars per pair.
A local ad highlights lace curtains in special lots for a near full house cleaning. It promotes a 3 yard lace curtain at 50 cents and a 2 yard cream lace curtain pair at $1.00, noting widths of 30 and 36 inches respectively.
A brief note highlights value in small savings for shoppers with emphasis on everyday purchases like hair curlers and inexpensive items. The piece suggests pennies saved add up for customers over time.
Advertises multiple soaps including Oat Meal and Buttermilk at 3 for 10 cents Colgate fine toilet soaps 3 for 25 cents Wool soaps for washing undergarments 16 cents Lunborgs perfumes 50 75 and 1.00 Colgates perfumes 25 and 50 cents Ladies scissors best goods 25 Best Swan Powder Hair brushes and combs priced 5 to 50 cents Vasseline in large and small bottles 10 and 5 cents Leather belts 15 and 25 cents R G Corsets 75 cents to 1 25 Globe Corsets 40 and 50 cents.
New stock arrives including Hollands and Opaques in plain fringed and tinted options. Oil Opaque shades in all colors with six foot spring rollers priced at 25 cents. Fancy border Opaque window shades offered in attractive styles at 40 cents. Community homes can avoid shadeless interiors with these affordable selections.
Aba Brown from Artianta Georgia recalls a Georgia park scene once reached by mule trolley and now by electric trains. He describes crowds at the spring and lake, a palm reader, a restaurant hoarder, and a charity of children and nurses enjoying cool shade and twilight.
The season yields a near total crop failure due to dry weather with only a possible half crop. A Barnesville supplier reports not selling any pecks this fall and the buyer had to source from Kentucky. This marks the first such failure in several years.
The Monroe Advertiser announces Hon. Robert L. Berner will address county voters in Forsyth this Saturday. Large crowds are expected as Berner, praised as a gifted eloquent orator, campaigns for the Democratic party alongside Hon. Dupont Guerry whose speech will also be well received.
Annapolis April 16 1894 A J McGrnl reports Chamberlains Pain Balm cured a long standing rheumatism in a man after a single bottle Jno G Brooks a boot dealer also recommends the balm and lists 50 cents per bottle for sale by Jno H Blackburn Drugist Mechanicsville St Mary County Md Postscript urges readers to try the remedy for deep seated muscular pains.
Morris Jacobs advertises unmissable bargains in this paper and invites the public to visit his store. He guarantees polite attention and courtesy, noting a splendid stock in the room vacated by J R Franklin.
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