Wintery town notes and social updates from Thomasville
The Thomasville paper lists holiday prep, arrivals, property sales, and local business activity. Dr Dauviers moves offices, Jerger’s show draws crowds, and new arrivals include Mr Rees and Mr Hebard. Bonds of real estate transfer to H J Larkins Jr. and C S Wolff win Piney Woods Hotel recarpeting contract amid town efforts.
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Messrs. C
S. M. Wolff
Piney Woods
New York
Thomasville
New Masury Hotel Hires Clark From Springfield
Mr. Howard K. Ryan of Springfield Mass arrives as clerk at the Masury hotel. He is praised as a well recommended hotel man with prior Massachusetts experience. Mr. C M Bangs of South Eliot Me who served as night clerk continues at the Masury and also operates a Portsmouth Nudd resort hotel.
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Howard K. Ryan
Springfield
Mass
Ryan
Massachusetts
C. M. Bangs
South Elliott
Bightclerk
Bangs
Portsmouth
N Ud
The Sparks Show Comes to Thomasville in Two Exhibitions
The Sparks Show drew good crowds in Thomasville with an afternoon and a night performance. A balloon ascent at the end of the matinee featured a parachute jump, landing safely in the gas house lot, while the balloon collapsed near the railroad. the troupe then moved on to Moultrie for two more shows.
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Thomasville
Moultrie
Presbyterian College Leader Describes Davidson Education
Prof Henry Louis Smith of Davidson College spoke at the Sabbath services in Thomasville Presbyterian Church. He outlined Davidson’s history, facilities, and its aim to mold Christian scholars with strong learning and faith. He urged revival of home religion and classical colleges to restore ministerial candidates.
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Henry Louis Smith
Davidson College
Princeton
Presbyterian Church
University of Virginia
Christian College
Smith
South
United States
Thomasville
Mayor's Matinee Echoes Quiet City Court
The mayor's matinee drew fair attendance yesterday afternoon. Some were summoned by legal process, others visited or dropped in. Docket light. fines modest but added to city funds. Will Anderson found guilty of disorderly conduct and fined $1 plus costs. Rosana Lee ordered to pay $1 and costs. Hadley family represented. Mattie Bessie Mollie Hadley involved in a family dispute. The player assessed $2 and costs to settle with the city.
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Will Anderson
Rosana Lee
Rosana
Hadley
Mattie
Bessie
Mollie
Card of Thanks for Ochlockonee Friends and Caregivers
Dear friends in Ochlockonee and surrounding neighborhood our family thanks you for the great service shown during the illness of Mr Frank Singletary. Our home was full of ready and soothing hands for his welfare and comfort the doctors were attentive and kind. With our whole hearts we thank you all.
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Ochlockonee
Frank Singletary
Mr. Singletary
Village Doctor Checks on Mrs Brown's Husband
Mrs Brown reports her husband is much better after a period of irritability. The village doctor asks about his condition and observes his temper has returned to normal this morning.
Report on church receipts and progress in South Georgia Conference
The Methodist church report to the South Georgia Conference at Macon shows funds raised during the conference year for various purposes including church repairs furnishing parsonage and missions. The total receipts plus pastor and presiding elder salaries reach 5 587 37 with 68 new members by letter and 41 by profession or restoration.
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Methodist Church
O P. Wardlaw
South Georgia
Macon
Epworth League
Home Wesleyan Female College
Soo Chow University
China
Home Mission Society
Foreign Mission Society
Sunday School For Missions
Young Peoples Miss Society
Bishops’ Fund
Conference Fund
Jak
Ani
Donxanad Bated Basi Sabe
American Bible Society
Ietter
State Finances in Bad Shape Amid 1902 Bond Debt Strain
Atlanta reports the defeat of the Blalock resolution with a 74 to 76 vote as the finance bill seeks to fund 1902 debt interest of 325 880 from public property funds. The shortfall leaves treasury at risk next year with 237 000 deficiency and only 228 000 for teachers, while salaries total 1 505 000. No funds remain for state militia or soldiers home upkeep, pensions for indigent widows, or 1 040 new indigent soldiers. Governor Cardler faces a budgeting crisis. The Albany Herald notes opposition to vetoing the Wright Dispensary bill, which would leave liquor policy to local self government and voters.
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Atlanta
Chenge
Blalock
Cardler
Albany Herad
Cudler
Democratic Party
Wright
Boston Masons elect officers and plan Dec events
The J. M. Ruskin Chapter R. A. M named J. M. Ruskin High Priest and nine other officers on Nov 29. A Bius Lodge vote is set for Dec 19, followed by the Horeb Lodge oyster feast Dec 27 with widows invited. Also notes a Boston circuit conference, potential division, and local deaths.
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J. M. Ruskin
J. W. Fambrough
A. B. Cone
M. R. Mailette
D. H. Parker
A . Moody
J.J Parramore
J. @. Taylor
Royal Arch
Pambrough
W. R. Forster
W . Brantley
W.H Geiger
Sentinel
Bius Lodge
Horeb Lodge
Dankel Resigns as Central Jersey Agent to Aid Georgia Northern Extension
Nathaniel S. Dankel resigns after years as agent for the Central Railroad of New Jersey and will join John F. and James N. Pidcock of the Georgia Northern Railroad. He plans to begin work extending the line from Moultrie to Albany, Ga, with Pidcock already traveling to Georgia in a special car to oversee construction by spring.
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Georgia Northern Ry
White House
N. J
Nathaniel S. Dankel
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Jobn F
James N. Pidcock
Georgia Northern Railroad
S. Dankel
Moultrie
Albany
FF. Pidcock
Georgia
Pidcocks
Poker Toss Misfire Sparks Domestic Row
Ohio State Journal quotes a dialogue where Jimson cites his wife’s throw of a poker at a stray dog, unintentionally striking him. Jester accepts blame, noting he stood behind her and was at fault.
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Jimson
Jester
Ohio State Journal
The Up-to-Date Girl Refuses Oral Proposals
The Chicago Post notes a witty scene where a suitor pleads to the businesslike heroine who demands a written proposal mailed in. Her sharp reply emphasizes formality over oral argument.
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Chicago Post
Hope for No Hung Jury in Schley Case
Report notes hope that the Schley case will not produce a hung jury, suggesting confidence in a decisive verdict or clear findings despite possible complexity.
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Schley
Governor May Veto Appropriation Bills
Atlanta reports the governor may veto all special appropriation bills unless the Blalock resolution or a similar measure passes to relieve the state treasury. He has not committed to a veto, but lack of action could leave no funds for new obligations or to cover existing deficiencies.
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Atlanta
Blalock
Isthmian Canal Report Favors Nicaragua Route
The Isthmian Canal Commission sent its report to Congress and backs the Nicaragua route. It estimates total canal construction at 189 million 864 thousand 62 dollars. The Panama option is estimated at 144 million 234 thousand 358 dollars plus 109 million 141 thousand to obtain the concession.
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Washington
Isthmian Canal Commission
Congress
Nicaragua
Panama
President sends Hay-Peuncefote treaty to Senate
Washington reports the president forwarded the new Hay-Peuncefote treaty for the Nicaragua canal to the Senate for consideration. The action marks a key step in securing an isthmian waterway agreement.
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Washington
Senate
Nicaragua Canal
Senator Burrows Seeks Alien Anarchist Deportation
In Washington on December 4 Senator Burrows introduced a bill to provide for the exclusion and deportation of all alien anarchists. The South Georgia conference asked the governor to veto the diss pengary bill.
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Washington
Burrows
South Georgia Conference
President's message read by a few readers
A handful of readers managed to read through the president's message, showing limited engagement with the document. The excerpt suggests the message drew attention among a small audience.
Republicans Face Roosevelt Aide on Trust Throttling
The piece questions whether the Republican party will follow Roosevelt’s call to curb industrial trusts. It notes uncertainty and invites readers to watch how leaders respond and act in policy debates.
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Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland Recovers and Retains Respect After Illness
An article notes Grover Cleveland remains in good health after a period of illness. It praises his retirement from politics, calls rivals to acknowledge his sincerity and patriotism, and suggests he has many years ahead with public esteem high.
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Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
New York Evening: Post
Silent South and Congressional Debates Highlight 1900s Politics
A collage of quotes and editorials covers racial tension in the south, calls for readjustments to civil service tests, and a commentary on Electoral fairness. The piece also notes a bill on paying debt interest from public funds and catalogues party splits in the Senate.
Christmas Charm in Jim Crow Letter
A letter from Stanton playfully warns about Christmas preparations, noting slang and dialect. It hints at a festive feast featuring collards and references a character nicknamed Bill. The tone blends humor with social context of holiday cheer.
County Commissioners Proceedings in Thomasville Georgia
The county board met in regular session on December 3 1901 with all members present. Commissioners Bryan and Murphy district road officials and the bridges superintendent were assigned to study repairing a new bridge at Chastain Post Office over the Ochlockonee river. Damages on a horse case favored J W Hagan for seven dollars. J P Mitchell’s claim was rejected. JW Duren’s damages bill referred for investigation. A petition to open or extend the Ochlockonee and Bainbridge road toward the Decatur line was granted in line with the petition.
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Office Board County Commissioners
Thomasville
Bryan
Murphy District
Chastain P. O
Ochlockonee River
Capt Smith
J. W. Hagan
J.P Mitchell
JW. Duren
Ochlockonee
Bainbridge Road
Cairo
Pelham Road
Decatur Line
County Financial Report and Public Accounts Summary
The county treasurer records show cash disbursements across multiple accounts including Jail, Pauper, Roads and Bridges, Printing, Tax Receiver, and Court House, totaling several thousand dollars. A county physician notes weekly jail and poor house visits with no new admissions or discharges last November. Board members approve numerous payees and list miscellaneous charges from Postal Telegraph, Southern Bell, and local firms. meeting adjourns with final clerk notes and chairman signatures.
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Wibswaivs Nla
S. A. Roddenberg
C. C
T. C
Dr. Bouchelle
L. B. Bouchelle
M. D
S. L. Hayes
M. Smith
J. B. Rountree
H. ©. Copeland
Carter & Adams
A. Mize
Sagean
Henry Lee
Johnson
Jno
FB. Parker
Seesseeee
Thomas County News
Rv Lavine
J. M. Massey
James.Watt & Bro. Times-Enterprise
R. J. Foss
Grogd
Singletary
Robert Dekle
Moore Bros
Hi, Sanders
J. T. Pittman & Son
Esconene
J. B. McKinnod
A. J. Gumbass
J.B. Grant
Sidueaciungensgene
Seiesta
Montaomery
L.hayes
Georgia Turkeys and Trade: A Call to Local Producers
The Morning News laments large imports of Thanksgiving food and estimates 50,623,600 pounds sacrificed nationwide. It notes Georgia bought many turkeys from Virginia Maryland and Missouri and that hundreds of dollars left the state. The paper urges local Georgia production to keep money at home and affirms Georgia can raise as fine poultry as elsewhere.
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Georgia
Virginia
Maryland
Missouri
Books Good Company for country youth readers
A piece urging country boys and girls to read good books for companionship and education. Miss Lillie Godwin canvasses the county selling standard works such as Life of William McKinley History of the World For One Hundred Years Favorite Song and Daughters of America and Bible storybooks to enrich family libraries.
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Lillie Godwin
Painkiller Perry Davis touted as universal remedy
An 19th century advertorial praises Painkiller Perry Davis as a safe burn remedy and general tonic for winter colds and summer ailments. It argues it should be in every family and notes prices of 25 and 50 cents.
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Perry Davis
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