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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1898
Page
4
The Barnesville Gazette from Barnesville Georgia dated Thursday October 13, 1898. Includes local notices, announcements, and community news typical of small town papers of the period.
Statewide results favor the Democratic ticket with Hon. Allen D. Candler elected governor by a 60,000 plus majority. Populists suffer heavy losses. In Pike County Democrats carry local offices: Senator John F. Redding. Representative J. C. Beauchamp. Clerk J. B. Mathews. Sheriff J. H. Milner. Tax Returns Receiver Charles Matthews. Tax Collector S. A. Howell. County Treasurer Wilbur F. Jones. County Surveyor R. D. Adams. Coroner J. L. Hanil.
Hon. FE J Reagan’s appointment to the Flint circuit judge seat leaves the contest alive for the next legislature. Hon J Y Allen of Thomaston, a prior candidate before Governor Atkinson, announces an active bid for the legislature race. Both men are strong, promising an interesting campaign.
The Bate Jewelry Company grows from Acworth to Marietta Barnesville and Anniston through 1882 to 1897. It builds on cash purchases and large discounts, guaranteeing every article as represented with an 18 Karat standard. The Anniston store reflects prosperity with improvements planned at the corner of Noble and 11 streets.
A Sunday school tribute honors a longtime member described as an Israelite indeed. He served over eighty years of life, lived with Christian fidelity, and influenced others by regular attendance and gentle character. The committee pledges sympathy to his family and orders a memorial page in the minute book and Gazette.
In this era of medical remedies, Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo claims to treat catarrh as a constitutional disease. It is taken internally, claims to reach blood and mucous surfaces, and offers a $100 reward for any failure to cure. Sold by druggists with advertisements for DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
An advertisement extols the genuine Syrup of Figs as manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co. It emphasizes authenticity to avoid imitators and touts its medical respectability and gentle action on kidneys liver and bowels without irritation. The company locations are listed as San Francisco Louisville and New York.
Parks in the city center yield ripe pecans this year. Tree plantings occurred years ago by Jeff McDowell during G. E. Huguley’s first administration and were presented to the city by Edward Elder. McDowell gathered the first ripe pecans this week.
The Centennial Association will meet next Tuesday at Antioch church six miles south of Barnesville. Comprised of churches from Pike Monroe Upson Butts Jasper and Crawford counties. Dr. J. M. Brittain serves as moderator and the session runs Tuesday through Thursday with an expected enjoyable meeting.
R O Correr offers a large bay horse combining saddle and harness use. He is sound and free from tricks, with rare qualities. A standing offer from Macon may be matched or the horse kept for about a week if no deal is reached. Price is set low to offset feed costs in city stables.
Capt Howard Heme and Capt John F Howard led Barnesville men into the Second Georgia Regiment of US volunteers. After a 30 day furlough they expect to be mustered out in Atlanta. The unit saw no combat but their experience was noteworthy. Travelers include J Clifton Elder Jim Thurman Asbury Lambdin William Green Paul Seaman Sam Crawford Walter Reviere Alex Smiley Ernest Bush R. W. Lucas Luther Brazier.
Philadelphia man recounts a near death from yellowing skin and weakness before redeeming health with Electric Bitters after three physicians had given up. He credits the remedy with saving his life and preventing another grave robbery. Sold at W A Wi cur Drug Store for 50 cents per bottle.
J. W. Stafford and Miss Lillie Cooper run the dress department with J. W. Stafford & Son. She is noted as one of the most popular sales ladies in Georgia and likely to receive continued patronage.
Cotton arrivals in Barnesville show a healthy week with rising prices as bales sold for five cents per pound on Saturday. Strong grades and yields from multiple sections indicate favorable market momentum for growers.
Mr. H. Bloodworth and family have moved from the Myers Po to Murphey further out Thomaston Street, bringing their household to a new residence with other relatives joining.
Citizens of Barnesville attend court sessions in Zebulon this week as lawyers jurors witnesses and interested parties fill the venues. Court proceedings are expected to continue through the week.
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