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Newspaper
Barnesville Gazette
Location
Barnesville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1896
Page
4
Georgia will keep the 1896 tax rate identical to 1895 and no state fair will be held this year. Opinion suggests the state fair has passed its day of usefulness as politics and other matters proceed.
The article notes the season starting about a month earlier, with cotton prospects volatile and prices seen around ten cents. It mentions Griffin forming a democratic club to set a community example, a New York catastrophe with Li Hung Chang before the U.S. president, and Hilton Hughes & Co. failing after a large retail business.
A Georgia reader argues that while a few bad people exist, the state's citizenship is largely high minded and noble, comparing favorably with people worldwide.
The Democratic party of Pike County has nominated a splendid ticket and it deserves election in its entirety. The democrats of the county should be thoroughly aroused for its success.
The state election is scheduled for Wednesday October 7 and the national election for Tuesday November 3. The state ballot includes all state and county officers elected by the people.
A general reflection urges prompt action as the year advances to ensure progress is made in the remaining days. It emphasizes using time wisely to avoid leaving the year short of the improvements hoped for.
Col W L Peek is nominated for Congress by the populists in the Fifth district joining four other candidates: Democrat Livingston, Republican Hendrix, Populist Peek, and Independent Tom Cobb.
Governor Atkinson said in Greenville that if Georgians demand liquor law changes they should vote accordingly in the general assembly. He argued for upholding local option principles and stated he would continue to urge reasons against departure during the campaign.
A strong editorial urges every Democrat in Pike County to actively support the party nominees for county offices. The piece stresses the importance of fair and right management, claims the Democratic ticket is excellent, and warns against non Democratic officials presiding over county government.
The Central of Georgia railway board met in Savannah with two resignations and two new appointees. The new board includes H. M. Comer, A. B. Andrews, M. E. Ingles, Jr., G. M. Williams, E. P. Howell, S. K. Jaques, J. F. Hanson, Patrick Walsh, A. B. Harrold, George J. Mills, and A R Lawton. The eight month surplus over expenses and fixed charges totaled 61 880 35 dollars, and a 1 percent dividend on the first income bonds was declared to be paid Oct 1 in New York or Savannah.
The Gazette notes a lively campaign ahead with possible joint debates between Democratic and Populist nominees. It warns debates could turn personal and harm the race, while detailing campaign committee appointments across counties including Griffin, Bibb, Fayette, Henry, Monroe, Pike, Spalding, Upson and others.
The Ladies in charge of the Woman’s Edition of the Gazette announce a five cent paper price with a cent profit to each seller. The top seller will receive a half dozen photographs by G. W. Grice, to be taken after the contest closes at a time convenient to the winner.
Honorable Charles A Collier was nominated for Mayor of Atlanta after a heated campaign against Col Albert Howell. Collier, a former exposition president and prominent business leader, is described as a strong citizen who will bring pride to the city.
At a Barnesville chapter meeting on August 28 an advisory board was elected to consult with the group on necessary proceedings. Members include Maj J T Hunt Maj J T Murphey Capt E J Murphey Maj J T Blalock Dr J H Connally S B Burr Sr G L Summers Dr J P Thurman Capt B M Turner. Publication requested in The Barnesville Gazette.
A. G. Carswell thanks Barnesville citizens, especially the ladies, for their uniform kindness and cooperation during his rounds as sanitary inspector. He notes the duties were arduous yet pleasant and extends his gratitude. Dated Sept 1, 1896.
The Madisonian comments on three prominent young ladies in Barnesville. Miss Susie Shaw hosts guests Miss Dollie Rogers of Barnesville and Miss Eva Ells of Macon in a festive visit. Rogers is a familiar visitor with many admirers. Ellis is a popular, beautiful young woman among local youths.
The passage extols the Syrup of Figs as a premier laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It emphasizes gentle, effective relief from constipation, claims broad health benefits, cautions buyers to ensure genuine product from reputable druggists, and urges seeking physicians for actual disease.
An old advertisement promises one hundred dollars for an incurable catarrh case. F J Cheney Co of Toledo bills Hall's Catarrh Cure as internal medicine acting on blood and mucous membranes. Price 75 cents per bottle and testimonials offered.
Mr Jacob Esbensen of Chicago Lumber Co Des Moines Iowa says he sent medicine to his mother in the old country claiming Chamberlain's Pain Balm best for rheumatism after years of use. 50 cent bottles for sale by John H Blackburn Druggist.
Mrs Emma K Head longtime educator and newly elected principal of the Gordon Institute model school died in La Grange after a brief illness. She taught with Prof Branson for four years and her successor will be chosen this week.
The Floral Club will meet Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. J. T. Hunt.
Nearly 1,000 bales of cotton have been received in Barnesville this season, a sharp contrast to August of last year when not a single bale arrived. The report shows the crop being gathered and marketed earlier than before.
Rev A C Wellens, a Baptist minister well known locally, resigns from his Blakely church and likely plans to move back to Barnesville due to family health. His tenure and reputation as a pastor are noted as very successful and commendable.
The writer announces he severed his brief connection with the Barnesville Home Journal edited by S. B. Burr Sr. The notice from Barnesville Georgia dated August 29 1896 expresses regret over parting with the newspaper noted as a "monstrosity" and cites satisfaction with the decision.
Friends report Dr R O Cotter is recovering after a severe surgical operation in Atlanta following a fifteen year old injury. The intense July heat aggravated his condition, keeping him bedridden for most of the spell, but with cooler weather he is now improving steadily.
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