Legislature gears up for busy Atlanta session
The legislature assembles in Atlanta next Wednesday and is expected to have a busy session. The Barnesville Gazette notes the gathering as a likely active period in state lawmaking.
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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1895
Page
4
Corbett and Fitzsimmons Fight Ban Sparks Statewide Debate
The article notes opposition to boxing exhibitions, mentions Gov. Clarke of Arkansas blocking a Corbett and Fitzsimmons bout, laments the dead sport status, and highlights political calls for anti barroom legislation while praising local farming and Macon racing club successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Gov. Clarke
Arkansas
Corbet and Fitzsimmons
Exposition Preparations Complete for Great Show at Est
Report says the exposition is ready in all departments and will be a strong relay to see the grand display at est. Local officials urge attendees to plan visits to the event, highlighting full exhibits and organized layouts across venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Est
Barnesville
Watson to Contest Election Against Black
The text notes Tom Watson plans to run in the election against an opponent named Black. It reflects a shift in opinion, saying Watson has forfeited the prior good regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Watson
Black
Watson
Atlanta Candidate Enters Race Against Congressman Livingston
Hon W H Hulsey of Atlanta files as candidate to challenge Congress man Livingston in the next election. The incumbent is considered difficult to beat, but supporters hope for a spirited contest and victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hulsey
Atlanta
Livingston
Public Notices and Editorial Loss Felt in Georgia
Free silver advocates claimed cotton would stay under five cents yet the average price sits near 84 cents. The death of Col. B H Richardson editor of the Columbus Enquirer-Sun removes a respected Democratic voice mourned across Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
B. H. Richardson
The
Columbus Enquirer Sup
Georgia
Savannah society lady dies after pistol mishap
A prominent Savannah society woman, handling a pistol last Saturday, accidentally shot herself and died instantly. The report notes the pistol as a danger rivaling the cigarette and warns of firearm perils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Pyles Pearline Praised as Useful Household Preparation
Readers are urged to try Pyles Pearline, touted as one of the most reliable preparations for home use. The notice claims it will pay to adopt and use it promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyles Pearline
Fire losses in the United States and Canada for September
The September fire losses in the United States and Canada totaled 10,766,300 dollars. Incendiarism unsafe construction and accident are cited as the three largely preventable causes. The year’s total destruction stands at 76,277.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Town Prosperity Benefits Farmers Across Regions
When towns grow, the country prospers as extra dollars boost market sales. The author argues that prosperity in towns creates new chances for country people to sell their goods, and that farmers benefit as much as town residents from economic growth.
Woman editor accused of endorsing violence in editorial reply
Extract from the Americas Times Recorder discusses a Barnesville Gazette editor and a woman editor who allegedly advised settling disputes with a hickory stick and warned of firearms. The piece condemns the notion and mocks the editor’s stance as unladylike and dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Americas Times-Recorder
Gazette
Times-Recorder
Barnesville
Tennesee
Pike
Tennessee
Georgia
Sunday Observance Marks Atlanta Exposition Decision
The directors of the Atlanta Exposition refused to open on Sunday, drawing praise for respecting Southern sentiment. The Philadelphia Press notes the South upholds the traditional American Sunday, avoiding a costly debate and supporting rest and worship over labor. The piece calls for Sabbath observance and rejects any Sabbath law violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihe Philadelpha
South
West
Atlanta
New South
Attorneys Fees in Central Railroad Litigation
The Savannah Press estimates total attorneys fees at 500000 dollars or 25 percent of sale proceeds. It lists expected claims for Lawton and Cunningham 5000 yearly plus 22000 lump sum, Mercer and Turner 5000 each, Tompkins 50000, Denmark and Adams 300 to 600 a month plus contingencies, and others including Rountree, Bacon, Erwin, and master Owens with various sums. Receiver Comer and Captain Hayes may seek substantial extra pay upon reappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah Press
South
Central Railroad
Messrs Lawton & Cunninghan
Central Railway of Georgia
George A. Mercer
Turner
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Wil
Mr. Turner
Henry B. Tompkins
Atlanta
Tompkins
Messrs Denmark & Adame
Savannah
Savannah and Western
Denmark & Adams
A. Pratt Adams
Comer
Jackson
Messie Denmark & Adams
D. W. Rountree
Bowen-Clark
Howell E. Jackson
A. O. Bacon
Marion Erwin
F. H. Miller
A.O Bacon
Southwestern
Augusta and
Savannah Railroad
R. Somers Hayes
A. E. Buck
G. W
Owens
Masters
Georgia Legislature Set to Convene in Atlanta Next Week
The Georgia legislature meets in Atlanta next Wednesday October 230. The session will last forty or fifty days. Bush anti barroom bill is listed as a major measure. Dr J F Redding, Pike's representative, is noted as one of the brainiest men in the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Alanta
J. F. Redding
Pike
Syrup of Figs Advertises Pure Laxative Benefits
A San Francisco promoting text claims Syrup of Figs provides comfort and health benefits as a pleasant laxative. It emphasizes cleansing the system, aiding kidneys, liver, and bowels without weakening them, and asserts medical approval and wide satisfaction. Bottles cost 50 cents or $1 and bear the California Fig Syrup Co. name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
The Cotton Crop Will Bring More Money This Year
The piece argues the seven million bale crop at forty dollars per bale yields about 280 million dollars, versus 250 million with ten million bales previously, asserting a net gain of 30 million for farmers despite production costs. It warns against misleading critics of current financial policy and notes price moves depend on world demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Cleveland praised as statesman despite cotton prices
The piece notes an exchange claiming Eastern States blame President Cleveland for rising cotton prices and accuse him of collusion with the South. It defends Cleveland as capable of bearing criticism and predicts a historian will honor his role in American history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
South
Wise Words on Harsh Speech and Respectful Discourse
A historical admonition counsels endurance over harsh replies, urging men to avoid brutal language toward women even in provocation. It warns that a woman's anger can exceed bounds and stresses patience, restraint, and nonviolence as signs of true courage.
Deafness Cure Claim By Catarrh Cure Ad
Advertises a cure for deafness attributed to catarrh and inflamed Eustachian tubes. Claims nine of ten cases are catarrh related and offers one hundred dollars for unsolved cases. Mentioned sellers F. J. Cuzty & Co of Toledo Ohio and 75 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cuzxty & Co
Griffin Silver Convention Fails to Unite Georgia
The Griffin silver convention drew much attention but accomplished little for the cause it represented. It aimed to organize the state yet resulted in a dismal failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
National Bankers Association session held in Atlanta
The National Bankers Association gathers in Atlanta this week for a major meeting as bankers from Barnesville were invited but did not attend. The group likely represents a large amount of capital among banking orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Banker's Association
Atlanta
Barnesville Bankers
Bold thief robs traveler on Georgia Midland train
Claude Hutchinson chased a thief after a man carried off his valise and overcoat from a Georgia Midland train. The suspect, grabbed near the oil mill, pulled a pistol but fled. police fired at him as he escaped toward the Atlanta bound train. Hutchinson kept the pistol unloaded and recovering his belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Claude Hutchinson
Georgia Midland
Atlanta Journal
Atlanta
Claude
G. M
Gossett
Rascal
Hem
Royal Baking Powder Endorsed For All Cookery Uses
A note states that using Royal baking powder improves results in bread biscuits rolls cakes dumplings crusts puddings crullers and all baked goods. The powder makes items sweeter lighter finer flavored more dainty palatable and wholesome.
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Macon Jockey Club
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J. C. Collier CO
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the Thinnacura Co
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General Missionary Convention
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F. Naw
YT & Sons
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