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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
3
Thomasville society highlights feature visitors from Pelham Ochlockonee Cairo and Meigs. notes include Judge Pope and Judge Wea Div. local business, real estate sales, telegraph study, and rural mail delivery progress. mentions of the Times-Enterprise growth and community engagements.
Mrs Birdie Vann and Mr John Stegall wed at the bride’s sister Mrs Chas Mimwie near Carrot Hill in a pretty Wednesday ceremony. The popular couple receive warm wishes as they plan to establish a home with W A Wells and move toward Wayvarogs.
The Superior Court docket opened with two divorce cases granted. Abraham Jordan, a Black man involved in a prior ice factory incident, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and awaits sentence. John Walker, linked to Tyne’s crimes, was convicted of murder and will be sentenced at 8 o'clock this morning.
Judge Spence sentences John Walker to ninety nine years for murder in a case tied to Galey Tyus. Abraham Jordan had been found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for killing another man with a wooden stick. Hammond and Hammond press for a new trial, arging on December 22.
Thomas county lawmakers are among the most active in the house pushing sensible necessary bills. A notable bill seeks to amend Camilla and Boston town acts while Broad Street disturbances are noted after a confrontation on Monday afternoon. Roscoe Luke’s appointment as county court solicitor was confirmed and will begin September seventeenth for a four year term. Miss Vereen of Moultrie visited Thomasville on her way to Mississippi for holidays. J. H. Livingstone of Cairo was in town Tuesday.
The 36th South Georgia Conference opened with large delegate turnout and strong reports. Bishop Candler led prayer, W. F. Smith named secretary, and committees formed including Public Worship and Epworth League with many transfers noted. The day ended with evening service and Lord's Supper as ministers reported strong conference health.
The Prohibitionists announce a major campaign event at Bold Spring church next Tuesday December ninth. Rev. M. A. Morvan speaks in the morning and other prominent speakers follow. the group will stay on the grounds for dinner and a full day of activity.
The South Georgia Conference continued with Bishop Candler presiding at nine. Committees worked toward final settlement while pastors faced character scrutiny. Reports showed strong property and generally favorable memberships with a few deficits and scattered excuses. Rev Bascom Anthony and Rev J Y Domingoes spoke to large audiences in the afternoon and evening.
Hon A E Buck United States Minister to Japan died suddenly on a hunting trip yesterday morning in Washington cable from Tokio confirms. Buck, a Georgia native and former U S Marshal, was a Republican leader in Georgia politics and longtime Atlanta resident.
Dr and Mrs Moore of Qoch lockones Georgia moved to Texas for a month but returned to Georgia. He says Texas is all right but he cannot be happy away from Georgia. He may locate in Thomasville. Rev T M Christian, a prominent conference member, formerly lived in Thomasville.
County commissioners meet in regular session with all members present. They authorize jail repairs and electric lighting, approve a new road in Isth district, and publish petitions for road connections to Thomasville Bainbridge Cairo and Woodland roads. Treasurer John Parker reports December 1902 receipts and disbursements and lists accounts. Citizens praise city authorities for fixing Remington Avenue crossing and urge park improvements.
Mise Lizzie Varroll is spending a few days in Albany while the arrival is in progress.
An appeal from Victor Rainsolt of Bloomfield Indiana offers a free copy of a “wonderful story” and a detailed treatise on rheumatism. He claims a cure despite various forms and failed doctoring and asks readers to send addresses for mailings.
Furnished rental on Clay and Hardaway streets offered by Henry Metcalfe at 143 Liberty Street New York. Contact for details and application available.
An 19th century ad promotes Smith's Nerve Restorer as a true nerve tonic to cure nervous prostration with no opium. Sold by J W Peacock and Rhomas Jr, who have opened their home to a select group of winter tourists. Bainbridge, 30 miles from Thomasville, is noted for health and natural beauty with references required at Mrs B E Johnson, Bainbridge, Ga.
A writer dismisses the idea of food types for brain or muscles and argues a balanced diet supports all body parts. Indigestion can ruin nutrition, so readers are urged to prevent illness by regular Green's August Flower. Availability advertised at J W Peacock's with Green's Almanac.
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