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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1898
Page
4
The notice locates a Barnesville event in Barnesville Georgia dated Thursday October 6 1898. Readable fragments mention Barnesville and Sarette in local context.
Gov Atkinson appointed Col E J Reagan of McDonough to fill the Flint circuit bench vacancy created by Judge Marcus W Becks resignation. Reagan faced rival Col J Y Allen of Thomaston, both garnering strong endorsements. Reagan comes highly recommended as an able lawyer and popular figure with expectations of a fine judgeship.
Col Edward J Reagan of McDonough was appointed to the Flint judicial circuit to fill Judge Becks seat until the legislature elects the next term. He arrived by Southern Railway to open the Pike superior courts spring session and delivered a strong grand jury charge. Reagan, aged about fifty, is a Henry county lawyer and former state senator and representative.
The Daughters of the Confederacy will hold their monthly meeting Friday at 3 30 P M at Gordon Institute. Delegates to the annual Rome convention on the 12th will be elected. The Georgia history will be discussed from Governor Matthews to Governor Milledge. Full attendance desired.
The Thomaston Times lauds Hon. Charles L. Bartlett a Sixth District congressman candidate for re election with no opposition noted. The article highlights his personal popularity and Democratic strength, praising his home and congressional support including loyal backers in Upson and predicting his November election.
Prohibition gains momentum as Bibb county voters prepare for a December election. Petitions circulate to reach the required names, aiming to join Sumter Wilkes and others where prohibition has taken hold. The movement promises a keenly fought county contest.
The text notes a growing trouble with mean mischievous black boys stealing items and riding horses. It proposes a community crackdown. It also attacks nuisance barking dogs and suggests all families keep dogs to create constant noise, claiming it could wake the town and reduce taxes.
Dr. J C Beauchamp, Democratic legislature nominee, spoke at city hall last Friday to a small audience. The address drew attentive listening though campaign interest remains quiet. Hon John F Redding, Democratic senate nominee, followed with remarks that stirred enthusiasm.
J J Carson of Concord has relocated to Barnesville with his family and now occupies Mrs J A Hunt's Greenwood street home. Several children are enrolled at Gordon Institute and the family is warmly welcomed to the town.
The advertisement extols the genuine Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co. claiming superior formulation and scientific manufacturing. It warns against imitations and highlights the company’s medical standing and broad distribution in San Francisco Louisville and New York while touting gentle, non irritating effects.
A fierce weekend storm drenched the region with heavy rain and strong winds. It caused widespread crop damage and toppled sections of Hanson-Crawley Co's new building, leaving the unfinished structure heavily damaged and the state reporting similar devastation elsewhere.
Miss Emory Connally now holds a position with the J. C. Collier Co in the dress goods and nations department and invites friends to visit. Miss Lula Whittle heads dress goods, Miss Betty Blalock millinery, and Mrs. Emma Warner dress making. all are ready to serve their friends.
Mrs. M. F. Middlebrooks bought the vacant lot from Dr. C. H. Perdue on Thomaston street between Mrs. H. Perdue and Myers place. She will start at once a seven room two story dwelling with modern conveniences. Mr. C. H. Morris has the contract to oversee workmanship. The project adds value to Barnesville.
Pike superior court met Monday in Zebulon for the October term with Judge E J Reagan presiding. Recess taken due to tower work, grand jury organized with S S Barrett foreman and Jim Wood clerk, in session since Monday. term expected to be important.
Henry M. Alden of Harper's Magazine has a daughter with a collection of over 100 dolls, each representing a nation and made in its country. She will explain them and publish pictures in The Ladies Home Journal, beginning with the first twenty in the next issue.
A report from Forsyth via Macon Telegraph announces the death of Captain W. E. Sanders of the Third Georgia regiment. A longtime Quitman Guards member, he moved to Forsyth about twenty two years ago, built a merchantile business, and amassed substantial real estate including storehouses fronting the public square. funeral arrangements are not yet known.
Young ladies planning fall marriages may write to J P Stevens & Bro Jewelers and Engravers Atlanta for free samples of wedding cards and full information on proper forms to use for such occasions.
Advertises for several trustworthy people in state to handle office work at home. Pays a fixed salary of $900 yearly plus $75 monthly expenses. Requires references and SASE. Enclose reply to Herbert E. Hess President Dept. M Chicago.
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