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Newspaper
Newnan News
Location
Newnan, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
2
The notice highlights Newnan Chautauqua activities from July 29 to August 3 and urges community support. It notes political talk, mentions South Carolina governor candidates, and recalls Governor Patti son’s death. It comments on Bryan endorsement and calls for Georgia real Democrats to unite without noise.
Up to press time Weakly Dick Russell of this city refused to endorse Governor candidate James M. Smith. It is confidently believed the eminent political tincorn will back the Boss of Oglethorpe before thirty days expire.
The item notes political advice for a gubernatorial campaign excluding Hoke Smith, mentions Senator Tillman facing challenger W W Lumpkin, outlines Lumpkin's Georgia connections, and reports University of Georgia leadership changes with Prof David Crenshaw Barrow elected Chancellor and Charles M Snelling named Dean of Franklin College.
A Newnan report portrays the Russell Russell campaign in Coweta with Howell supporters arranging visits eight meetings, brass bands, and paid rooters to sway Hoke Smith voters. Citizens are urged to favor Smith, who stands on a record of honesty against attacks in a charged political climate.
A speaker denounces drinking by comparing a gin glass to a farm. He calculates land value per acre and per square foot, showing a drinker has metaphorically swallowed farmland. The piece laments homelessness and burial in poverty, urging to quit drinking.
A historical piece defends the press against Tory opponents who dismiss coverage as lies while condemning alleged misconduct by powerful parties. It cites President Cassatt on the Pennsylvania Railroad and urges reporters to pursue exact truth, criticize dishonesty, and not fear public backlash.
The Middle Georgia Farmer condemns Judge Russell for proposing to exempt 300 of property from taxation, arguing the plan would shift tax burden from wealthier African Americans to the state. The paper questions why he would relieve the negro population from government support.
Winder area observers report strong Hoke Smith support in Jackson Walton Gwinnett counties. More than 1200 men from the three counties visited Winder last Saturday, with roughly 1000 pledged to Smith, signaling solid regional backing.
Mrs Florence L Watts of Senoia visits Griffin friends. Mr and Mrs J J Teasly and Bertha visit Newnan friends. Mrs R O Crouch travels to Newnan to visit relatives. Mrs C S Blount of Senoia returns home after visiting S A Bennett. Dr W R McCrary of Senoia heads to Monroe for Miss Mary Neill Walker wedding. Rev G W Farr and Mrs Farr visit Roswell for health recovery. Mrs R J Farr accompanies them. Ruth Carpenter and Margaret Cooper visit Senoia. Money order business at Senoia post office approaches 10 000 yearly. postmaster salary rises to 1200. Coweta hosts two presidential post offices. Miss Kate Waldo returns from Albany and Newnan to visit Miss Mary Drew Candell at Riverview near Marietta. If Dick Russell’s tax plan passes, race tensions risk a mess. Miss Ruth Whatley of Newnan leaves after hosting Mrs Joe Creel.
Mrs. Susan Calhoun Hill of Newnan traveled with a group visiting Wrightsville Beach. The party includes Mrs. Colquitt Carter and Mrs. A. W. Calhoun along with Miss Harriet Calhoun and Mrs. T. P. Hinman, and Marion Hull with children.
Editor Gwinnett Journal notes that politicians in the Western Circuit tied to the Terrell Howel McWhorter machine are sending letters to numerous counties. The piece highlights alleged coordination and influence efforts across multiple jurisdictions.
The speaker predicts Rus sell will carry every county in the Western Circuit while Hoke Smith may win Gwinnett Jackson Oconee Franklin and Banks plus Jim Smith Clark Russell and Walton. He asserts Russell could win a majority of Western Circuit counties and promises to cover updates once notified.
A set of reflections criticizes those who seek credit for self sacrifice by giving away obstructive items, condemns men who imitate great figures, warns that reform often comes only after personal hardship, and asserts that practical compassion is better than hardened sentiments.
Many users of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy share positive private testimonials. They have promoted it by word of mouth, making the medicine a household word for bowel troubles. Available from Dr. Paul Peniston in Newnan Georgia.
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