Thomasville Briefs from The Weeky Times Enterprise
Syrup making and sugar boilengs are active nationwide. Sam Ingram a negro is jailed in Meigs charged with bicycle theft arrested by Constable Dollar. A new IT G railroad passenger station roof is painted awaiting occupancy. A meteor sighting affects Tallahassee Valdosta Quitman Albany and nearby areas. County School Commissioner Maclean announces a special teacher examination at the Thomasville courthouse on Saturday December 22.
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Sam Ingram
Meigs
Dollar
Maclean
Court House
Thomasville
Board of Education
K. T. Maclean
Robt. Alexander
Lyceum to Present Sheridan and Mitchell Night
The Lyceum Association announces an upcoming program featuring Mrs. Sheridan and Miss Mitchell in a missgal and literary entertainment. The event is scheduled for December 13th or 14th.
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Lyceum Association
Jury Takes Lead as Sims Murder Case Proceeds
Investigation into the Sims murder continues with the jury overseeing key inquiries and exhausting all leads to uncover the truth. Officials insist no stone is left unturned in solving the case.
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Simsiginot
Judge Performs Offic e Marriage Ceremony
Judge Roddenberg conducted a marriage in his office last night around seven. The couple, Ménice Jones and Becky Williams, both described as colored, received the customary salute.
In Town Meeting Old Friend John L Underwood
We met our old friend John L. Underwood yesterday in town. His heart stays young and tender and his head clear. Advancing years find him the same genial, cultured gentleman as of yore. He sees sunshine behind every cloud and a flower in every shrub.
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John L. Underwood
Death of a Young Man A J Sheifer
A young man from Gadsden county Florida, A J Sheifer, died at his brother in law J R Salter’s home in this city at 4:30 PM on Wednesday after noon. He had lived in Thomasville about a year, fell ill four weeks ago with fever that developed into typhoid, and died. He was well regarded and left many friends. The body was taken to Gadsden county and buried in the family burying ground yesterday.
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A J.sheifer
Thomasville
Gadsden County
Fla
J. R. Salter
Mr. Shelter
Our City
Thorne
T.E
Mitchell House Undergoing Major Repairs and Painting
The Mitchell House shows visible improvements as crews repaint and repair inside and out. Manager Mr. Reid states the house will be cleaner and brighter when opened, with a very bright outlook for a successful season based on inquiries and engagements already booked.
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Mitchell
Reid
Election of Officers at Rushin Chapter R A M No 23 Boston Ga
Officers were elected for J M Rushin Chapter No 23 Boston Georgia including J M Rushin as High Priest W Bambrough as Worshipful Master and other officers. The masons will hold their usual annual banquet on Thursday night before the fourth Sunday in the month. A Q M
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J. M. Rushin
R A. M
Boston
H. P
J. W. Bambrough
Cone
M. R Mallette
Ireas
D. H. Parker
Recorder
A J. Parramore
A. Q. Moody
P.S J. Gg. Taylor
R.A C
Governor Candler offers reward for Simms assassination
A telegram from Atlanta dated December 6 1900 shows Governor Candler offering two hundred dollars reward for the assassination of Emmet Simms. The message is signed Fondren Mitchell and lists A Roddenberg of Thomasville Ga as the recipient.
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Gov. Candler
Emmet Simms
Atlanta
A. Roddenberg
Thomasville
Simms
Fondren Mitchell
Burns in Cairo Tops Local Crime Charge
Bailiff Martin of the county court arrested Wright Saunders, a young white man of Cairo, for burning three stores destroyed recently. Saunders was taken to jail last night as strong evidence against him is cited by authorities.
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Martin
Cairo
Wright Saunders
Young Saunders
Meteor Flash Shocks City Thought Earthquake Illusion
A loud flash lit the night about 10 30 Sunday and the town felt a quake like tremor though no damage occurred. Residents sought explanations as a large ball of fire was seen near the horizon with a falling meteor possibly causing the disturbance and churchgoers reported the fright.
Wrecks and Storm Disrupt New England Coast
Four schooners driven ashore at Bever ly, along with one tug and five barges. The Allan liner Parisian, five days overdue, disabled off Halifax and seeking help. 300 passengers aboard. A northeast gale and heavy snow hinder life saving efforts as New England coast deals with widespread wrecks and another tug collision injures a vessel at Newburyport.
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Halifax
N. C
Boston
New England
Newburyport
Meeting of foreign envoys yields no definite conclusion
Pekin reports that the foreign envoys failed to reach a conclusion as not all governments had notified their representatives of the form of the preliminary note to Chinese plenipotentiaries. Mr Conger said the next meeting may be the last once all ministers have instructions covering all contingencies.
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Pekin
Conger
United States
Stevens forecasts stable Georgia cotton crop next year
Commissioner of Agriculture Stevens, returning from a state tour, says cotton acreage will stay level with this year. He notes diversified crops are growing, with substantial wheat planting and only a few hundred bales left to harvest in Georgia.
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Atlanta
Stevens
Georgia
Isthmian Canal Report Backs Nicaragua Route
The Isthmian Canal Committee report to Congress declares the Nicaragua route the most practicable and feasible under U S control management and ownership, with unanimous support from the committee.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Cuban constitutional convention resumes sessions
Havana reports the Cuban constitutional convention resumed its session as Gen Rivera Senor de Quezada and Gen Morua submitted three complete constitutions respectively.
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Havana
Rivera
Senor de Quesada
Morua
Ship Subsidy Takes Precedence Over Philippine Bill
Washington December 3. The Republican senatorial committee ruled the ship subsidy bill will displace the Spooner Philippine bill as unfinished business.
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Washington
Republican
Senatorial Committee
Opening of Victoria’s Fifteenth Parliament Session
London on December 3 marked the formal opening of the initial session of Queen Victoria's fifteenth parliament. The event drew little public interest and proceeded as a routine ceremonial affair.
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London
Queen Victoria
President's Message Highlights Domestic and International Policy
Washington December 3 The president's message calls for legislation on the Philippines censuring lynching demands compensation for Spanish War losses and proposes a 100000 man army with 15000 native Filipinos. It favors curbing trusts reforms currency and war tax relief and seeks canal treaties with Britain Nicaragua and Cuba policy urges liberty and peace as the government foundation.
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Washington
Philippines
Hawaiian Islands
Senate Opens Short Session Amid Death Notices
Washington December 3. The fifty sixth congress opens with the senate delaying announcements of the deaths of Senators Gear Lowe and Davis Minnesota. The session begins to gain one day before ad journ ment and to receive the president's message tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
Fifty Sixth Congress
Gear
Lowe
Davis
Minnesota
Envoys Ready to Act on Joint Note to Chinese Plenipotentiaries
Pekin December 3 All foreign envoys report word from their governments on the joint note to Chinese plenipotentiaries. A meeting is set for tomorrow though officials remain reticent. Objections from several governments suggest the session may fail to reach a satisfactory conclusion.
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Pekio
Pain Killer Promised as Quick Relief for Stomach Ailments
Advert says Pain-Killer Perry Davis offers fastest relief for cramps cholera morbus and dysentery, claiming over half a century of use with no failures. Warns against substitutes and lists price 25 cents and 50 cents.
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Perry Davis
D&w
Gamble Buys Thomasville Electric Light Works at Auction
Mee Robert Gamble purchased the Thomasville Electric Light Works and gas plant at a receiver sale for 15 800 dollars. He will take charge immediately and has telegraphed for an expert to inspect the plant and plan rapid upgrades to provide a thoroughly up to date light plant in the earliest practicable day.
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Gamble
Thomasville
Mrs Mary J Wilson 19th Century Georgia Death
Mrs Mary J Wilson born October 24 1828 in Laurens county Georgia died December 4 1900 in Thomasville She moved to Thomas county about fifty years ago and lived there until death She joined the Baptist church about fifty years ago and died in faith Surviving children include D A Dixon J Montgomery D C Montgomery Geo Swift W J Montgomery and others Funeral held from D Dixon residence with Rev T A White officiating Pallbearers Dr Culpepper Theo Titus K T Mee Lean G W Beasley James Miller J M Massey Cemetery services at Laurel Hill with extensive attendance of kin and friends
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Mary J. Wilson
Laurens County
Thomasville
Thomas County
Wilson
D. A. Dixon
J. &. Montgomery
D. C. Montgomery
Geo. Swift
J. W. Montgomery
T. L. Dixon
Cornelia Montgomery
Fauonie Hooks
Walter J. Wilson
D . Dixon
T. A. White
Dr. Culpepper
Theo Titus
K.T. Mee Lean
G.W Beasley
James Miller
J. M. Massey
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Local Wedding in Whigham Bonds Watkins and Swicord
Miss Hattie Watkins daughter of Dr J B Watkins married Mr S P Swicord of Whigham at 8 15 last night in her father's home just outside city limits Rev D McDougall officiated. Brides maid was Miss Bessie Vann. best man Mr C M Trulock. Guests from Whigham included Miss Bessie Peebles Miss Ethelle Terrell James Swicord Norman Peebles C M Trulock J F Smith. The Times-Enterprise extends best wishes. Bridal party traveled to Whigham on the midnight train. Daily Times-Enterprise Dec 6.
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Hattie Watkins
J. B. Watkins
S. P. Swicord
Whigham
D. McDougall
Bessie Vann
C. M. Trulock
Bessie Peebles
Ethelle Terrell
James Swicord
Norman Peebles
J. F. Smith
Times-Enterprise
New Brighton
T. E
Hambleton Willis wedding in Meigs home ceremony
In Meigs yesterday at 8 30 a.m. Miss Lottie L Hambleton wed Mr T J Willis of Meigs with Rev PT A White officiating. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Hambleton and the groom a respected local business man. Guests praised the ceremony and gifts. The couple left for Meigs at 9 30 a.m. for their new home.
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PT. A. White
Lottie L. Hambleton
T J. Willis
Meigs
W. B Hambleton
Meige
Willis
T.E
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promoted By J W Peacock
An advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests all kinds of food and lets you eat freely while it restores digestive organs to health. J W Peacock endorses the product in the notice.
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J. W. Peacock
D&w
Peter Sherman
North Stratford
N. H
J. W. Peacosk
Swift Specific Co Heralds Blood Purifier Benefit
An advertisement claims S. S. S. rebuilds weak blood with no minerals, purifies the blood, improves appetite and nerve strength, and clears symptoms of poor digestion and run-down health. It promises a free book on blood and skin diseases and free medical advice from physicians in Atlanta Georgia.
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S.S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Lippman Brothers
Lippman Brock
Savannah
Tenderly Laid Away for Harriet Harley
Funeral held Wednesday morning for Harriet Eliza beth Harley daughter of Mr and Mrs P N Harley from Miss Bessie Blacks on Jackson street. Services by Rev H D McDougall and Rev G S Whitney at Laurel Hill cemetery with pall bearers Frank H Smith J E Robison W C Snodgrass and A P Harley. It is well with the child.
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Harriet Elizabeth Harley
P. N. Harley
Bessie Blackshear
Jackson Street
EH. D. McDougall
Presbyterian Church
G. S Whitney
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Frank H. Smith
J. E Robison
W. C. Snodgrass
A. P. Harley
Death of Mrs. Mary J. Wilson at Dixon home
Another good woman gone Mary J Wilson died yesterday afternoon at Mr D A Dixon's residence. She leaves eight children including Judge J S Montgomery. The funeral will be held from the Dixon home corner Hansell street and Smith avenue at 2 30 this afternoon per notice elsewhere.
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Mary J. Wilson
D. A. Dixon
McKinley opposes Southern representation cuts stance
Washington December 5: President McKinley declares against reducing southern state representation amid laws restricting suffrage. He warns of possible abuses but trusts time will correct issues and the people will seek justice. Atlanta December 5: The Soldiers' Home bill is reconsidered in the house with an 89 to 35 vote. Maj. Gary supports reconsideration noting absentees today.
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Washington
McKinley
South
Atlanta
Maj
Gary
Emperor William Snubs Kruger Visit
Berlin December 2. Mr Kruger has cancelled his planned Berlin visit after an official notice stating Emperor William cannot receive him due to prior arrangements. Kruger will travel from Cologne to Holland instead and telegraphed the update this afternoon.
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Berlin
Kruger
William
Cologne
Holland
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted For Severe Respiratory Ills
An advertisement urges immediate use of One Minute Cough Cure for life threatening breathing ailments. It claims rapid relief from coughs colds bronchitis grippe and other throat and lung troubles threatening health. J W Peacock drawws attention to the remedy in promotional language.
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D&w
J. W. Peacock
Union Strength Drives Home Mission Sabbath School
The Home Missionary Society members question their neglect of local home mission work and form a four-church coalition to establish a Sabbath school in Sandy Bottom. They unite city churches to reach women and children, reclaim erring sisters, aid innocent babies, and extend mission outreach with clerical and civic support.
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The
Home Missionary Society
Christian Church
McLean Avenue
Citi
Death of a Little Child
Death of Harri et Elizabeth Harley, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs P N Harley of Waycross, after a sickness. Funeral to be held this morning from Miss Bessie Blacksheard residence at 9:30. Community offers sympathy.
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Harriet Elizabeth
P.n.harley
Waycross
Bessie Blacksheard
T.E
Pass on Christmas gifts to share happiness with others
A December call urges readers to give what they can not need another year. Donate unread books, unhung pictures, extra presents, unused scarves, instruments, or surplus cards to enrich friends and brighten the season without impoverishing oneself.
France could invade England, General Mercier asserts
General Mercier publicly declared in the French chamber of deputies that France could successfully invade England. The remark sent a chill through British public sentiment as observers noted the bold claim.
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General Mercier
Chamber of Deputies
France
England
John Bull
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