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Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1902

Page

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Fragmentary OCR Notice with Unclear Details

A damaged OCR fragment shows monetary figures and vague terms for a six month period. No clear names, places, or actions are readable beyond a partial reference to a payment amount and time frame.

Local Option Election Ordered in Thomas County Georgia

Ordinary Wm M Jones orders a January election to decide if spirituous liquors may be sold in Thomas County under the Georgia Local Option Law. The notice requires publication in the Thomagnville Times-Herald and posting at court houses and district posts. The document cites November 29 1902 filing and sets the date as January 6 1903 with pages naming districts and officials.

Thomas County Georgia Thomes County State of Georgia Ordnary Egid Thomas County Vais Grilion General Assembly Wm. M. Jones State of Thomagville Meigs Ochlockonee Murphy Glasgow Metcalfe Spence Dancauville Very Jones Georgy Howard W. Singletary J. C. Singletary Court of Ordinary Um. M. Jones

Notable Visitors and Local Social Round in Thomasville

Mr. B A Alderman of Pine Park and E G Akridge of Akridge Ga visited Thomasville with several others. Miss Eugenia Stubbs and Miss Stella Duren of Meigs visited. Miss Fredrica Oakley stayed with relatives. Colleagues and families from Meigs Boston Uniro Cuthbert Cairo and Tallahassee attended events. Rev A H Sansbury and Mrs Sansbury joined conference sessions. Mr. John H Davidson planned Baltimore trip. Matt J Pearsall, a frequent visitor, was in town Friday. Z Byrd Blackshear Times editor visited the offices. local social chatter notes weddings travel and guests.

Times Enterprise Publishes Unusual Names In Wedding

In a humorous local column the Times-Enterprise reports a marriage certificate issued by Judge Bibb. The document names Mr Peter Lampoon and Miss Agathonichi Heilozagion, causing lighthearted consternation in the office as they strive to fit the exotic names into print.

Appointments Announced at Methodist Conference

The annual conference approved the endowment fund, raising over 8000 dollars. It released 1903 appointments across districts including Savannah, North Macon, Americus, Thomasville, Valdosta, Waycross, McRae, and Dublin with Rev. Wardlaw and Bishop Candler leading. Several requests for supernumerary relations and next meeting sites were discussed.

Candler C. H Crawley Sanderaville Albany Dawaun Quitwan Statesboro North Georgia Savdral

Local circuit names and providers listed in county records

A roster of names and circuits appears including G. W. Mathis Lovett and Johnson circuits, J. T. Mims Wrightsville, E. F. Morgan Adrian, J. S. Jordan Swainsboro, B. S. Sentel Swainsboro, G. T. Roberts Statesboro, and several others with suppliers I K Chambers H G Everett and J C Jenkins among listed circuits.

Pernumerary G. W. Mathis Lovett G. W. Pharr Johnson J. T. Mims Wrightsville E. F. Morgan Adrian J. S. Jordan Swainsboro B.S. Sentel G. T. Roberts Statesboro W. Langston Rockledge I.K. Chambers Quince Thomas Williams Portal W. S. Heath

Prohibition Campaign Announces Next Week Rallies

Anti saloon forces plan a string of meetings from December 15 to 19 with Judge Roddenberg attending each event. Ladies are invited and venues will be heated. Scheduled nights include Payo December 15, Midway Academy December 16, Conlidge December 17, Summer Hill December 18, and Patten December 19.

Prohibition Roddenberg Payo Midway Academy Conlidge Summer Hill Patten

Governor Terrell appoints Miss DuBose to fund-raise for Georgia

Athens woman Miss Louise DuBose is appointed by Governor Terrell to collect a fund to purchase a silver service for the new battleship Georgia. She hopes for a broad public response.

Terrell Louise DuBose Athens Georgia

American corsets shape Nottingham Bay market says Globe

A Boston Globe quote notes United States consuls in Nottingham Bay praising American corsets and their dominance in the local market as a defining trend.

United States Nottingham Bay Boston Globe

No. Not a Policy Change But A Marriage Barrier

The text notes a rule removing women clerks from the postal service upon marriage, framing it as ensuring wives do not marry unless their husbands can provide equivalent support to their government positions. It reflects gender and employment norms from the period.

Postal Service

Busy Week Ahead as Legislature Stalls Near Session End

The article notes a busy week for lawmakers as key bills remain stalled between the house and senate. Friday is the session’s last day unless Sunday is declared a dies, which could extend the session to Saturday.

House Senate

Thompson family in Thomasville for winter visit

Mr H E Thompson and family from St Paul Minnesota stay in the city each winter and will occupy their elegant residence here. The New York Evening Post outlines President Roosevelt’s tariff stance including reciprocity, potential reductions, and coal duty removal. Mr Jim Lewis, Camilla businessman, spent Sunday in Thomasville.

H. E. Thompson St. Paul, Minn Thompson Thomasville Jim Lewis Camilla

Busy session as FPRIBAY hosts annual conference

Bishop Candler led a large Thomasville gathering with strong attendance across services. The session advanced second year to third year class and ordained deacons, with several preachers elevated. speeches by Rev. Lovett and Dr. McGee highlighted a day of sermons, love feast, and memorial rites.

I. N. Hudson J. BR. Seala S H. Bryan J. W. Tilly John Swain Charlies G. Harvest Charles A. Curry Oscar &. Tigner Charles P. Foster John A. Clower G. i Steward Dancan Bishop Candler J. W. Roberta Wesleyan College United States W.C Lovett The Wesleyan Christian Advocate Lovett Candler Strogier South Georgia College Howard McGee G. W. Mathis W.J. Flanders Wrightsville Flanders

Conference session highlights busy day for North Macon districts

A crowded conference session covered memorials for North Macon East Macon Americus and Thomasville districts. Funds raised for missions reached 486 dollars, with a portion approved to pay each in charge minister in full for the first time. Speakers included Dr James E Dickey and Bishop Candier, with sermon by Dr J T Ryder and a Sunday Schools rally in the evening.

Macon East Macon Americus Thomasville Bucksbee James E. Dickey Emory College Home. Tahy Andrew Fonglegs Hamil Ference Jer Eemselves J.T. Ryder Bishop Candier

Henry Moller Dies in Boston Telegram

Mrs. Carl Moller received a telegram from Boston stating her son Henry Moller is dead. The news shocked the family as letters from him had recently said he was well. The body will be brought to Thomasville for interment.

Carl Moller Boston Mass Henry Moller Thomasville

Bateman Family Ties Highlight South Georgia Paper History

Rev. D D Bateman aided the Times Enterprise in reporting the South Georgia Conference. He is an experienced newspaperman and father of Claude Bateman, once with the Times Enterprise and now editor of the Quincy Herald in Florida, and Eva Bateman, noted for contributions to our desk.

D. D. Bateman Times-Enterprise South Georgia Rev. Bateman Claude Bateman Quincy Fle Herald Eva

Georgia weekly progress notes list water works and mills

The Tradesman reports last week progress in Georgia with Swainsboro water works Dublin wagon and machine company Barnesville electric light plant Columbus water works Covington cotton mill projected Atlanta roofing manufacturing company and land firm Dublin project values include 10 000 250 000 and 500 000 sums and a 200 000 cotton mill projection for Covington.

Georgia Swainsboro Barnesville Dublin Atlanta Covington Columbus

Martin Luther’s daily preacher the tame robin

The autobiography quotes Martin Luther praising a tame robin as his daily preacher. He describes the bird pecking crumbs under his window, eating, singing praise, tucking its head, and then sleeping, with the message that each day should look after itself.

Martin Luther Robin

Strike Commission Receives Treasury Funds

The strike commission is allotted 50000 from the treasury. It plans to craft a settlement framework for ongoing strikes to reduce costs and stabilize negotiations.

Treasury

Scott's Emulsion Promises Health For Pale Young Women

Advertises Scott's Emulsion as the best cod liver oil preparation to restore strength flesh and color in young women with paleness weakness and nervousness. Claims regular treatment cures the blood sickness and promotes health with cod liver oil as a blood food. 409 Pearl St New York.

Scott

Seventh Letter on Agricultural Chemistry in Georgia

John M. McCandless explains organic and inorganic nitrogen sources for fertilizer. He details nitrate of soda from Chile caliche, its composition, extraction, and use as top dressing, plus sulphate of ammonia and leaching advantages.

Georgia South America Chili Europe America John M. McCandless

Mr. Lee Neal Returns from Quitman Business Trip

Mr. Lee Neal has returned from a business trip to Quitman Georgia. He visited local contacts and discussed ongoing projects with regional partners during the stay.

Lee Neal Quitman, Ga

Diamond Queen Mamie DeChrist to be tried for lunacy

Editorial briefs note Mamie DeChrist known as the Diamond Queen faces lunacy trial. The house imposes a 1000 tax on cotton futures dealers. Carrie Nation jailed again for drugstore raids in Kansas. Senate moves to release convicts for five more years. Atlanta reports franchise tax bill likely to pass the senate. Snow, sleet and blizzards affect the North and West. Retail liquor dealers face an extra 100 per year state tax raising total to 300.

Head of Family Plans Christmas Purchases With An X

A busy family head contemplates buying fifteen dollars worth of Christmas presents using a single X as the purchase method. The brief notes a lean holiday budget and careful spending.

Georgia Legislator Plans Return Home To Explain Votes

A Georgia legislator will return home to explain votes on several measures to constituents. He aims to clarify positions and answer questions as local residents seek details on the legislature's actions.

Georgia

Italian Poet Gabriel d Appauizio and editor shirts claim

An Italian poet Gabriel d Appauizio is said to own 72 shirts likened to ghirta, while Thomas Nast, noted caricaturist and consul, died of yellow fever in He quador.

Gabriel d’Appauizio Thomas Nast Hequador United States

Chicago and Florida Limits Set to Run January Twelfth

The Chicago and Florida Limits sleeper train schedule will begin around January 12. One Pullman sleeper will serve Thomaeville, part of the route expansion.

Chicago Florida Thomaeville

Santa Claus Likely to Travel by Car This Christmas

A lighthearted forecast suggests Santa Claus will likely ride in an automobile this Christmas season. The prediction notes modern mobility trends and the enduring image of a jolly figure delivering gifts.

Santa Claus

Roosevelt Leaves Ships Subsidy Bill Unmentioned

The president's message omits any reference to the ships subsidy bill signaling potential legislative uncertainty. Analysts note the omission may affect subsequent debates and party positions on maritime funding and national policy.

Roosevelt

Death of Ozcar Reed leaves a famed U S figure

Thomas B. Reed, once renowned as a House speaker known as Ozcar Reed for his strict rulings, dies. A Mississippi hall of fame plans to hang Lincoln beside Lee. The war’s memory lingers as Albany’s Elks Carnival, hit by weather, still succeeds despite the rain.

Thomas B. Reed United States Ozcar Reed House of Representatives Lincoln Lee Mississippi Hall of Fame Albany

Senator Hopkins Backs Franchise Tax Bill

The Atlanta Journal quotes Senator Hopkins supporting taxation of franchises. The bill passed the House and is expected to clear the Senate.

Hopkins The Atlanta Journal House Senate

Minister Back's death opens path for ambitious politician

The text suggests a high political turnover with a suitable candidate aiming for a ministership in Japan. It mentions a Georgian possibly securing the position, framing Japan as a desirable post and "the Japan plum" as a prized fruit.

Back Japan

Hearst Expected to Inject Yellow Features into Record

The Congressional Record resumes publication at the same stand as Willie Hearst is anticipated to take his seat in Congress and influence its tone with provocative features.

Congressional Record Willie Hearst Congress

Oklahoma Set for Statehood Amid Territorial Admissions

In a political note the speaker pushes for immediate statehood for Oklahoma while citing justice for the two territories to be admitted alongside. The speech frames statehood as a completion of national expansion and emphasizes the flag’s growth with another star.

Arizona New Mexico Oklahome

Atlanta Journal Faces Opposition Over Publication

Data is sent to the Atlanta Journal amid opposition from some legislators who accuse the paper of publishing sensitive material. A resolution was introduced to deprive the Atlanta paper of information on the subject.

Atlanta Journal Fedgielature Atlanta Papera Informatio

Senator Clay Sees Parker as Potential Presidential Candidate

Georgia Senator Clay says Judge Parker could win the presidency if nominated and carried New York. He notes Parker would unite party factions disturbed by other elements and would not be surprised to see Parker receive the nomination.

Clay Georgia Judge Parker New York Sro Parker

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the Weekly Times-Enterprise PontisHep Jackson Streets Danny Truss S. &. S. Secon Swift Specfic Co Deipar Iwad Thomasvill B A. Alderman Pine Prk E.G Akridge Akridge Breed Street W. A Covington Moultrie City Eugeuia Stubbs Meigs Tabitha Duren Stella Duren Fredrica Oakley H. W. McRory Montievilo, Fla H.W Gower Duse W. A. Venlandingham Jas. Davis Meige, Ga de. M. BR. Mallotte and Remington Avenue John H. Davidson Thia Mdrong Baltimore Tdd Matt J Pearsall W. A. Walker Uniro, Ga Mickey Miss Parhham Whigham O.S. Dean Cuthbert Bessie Vann Tallahassee Guasie McKinnon Mac Burns A. H. Sansburo Brow~ery Branch Jack MccDonald Valdosta Sallie Clower Cairo Mamie Bottoms Tér BE. Z. Byrd Blackshear Times Mr. Byrd Pierce County Dean Watson & Dean Columbia, Tenn Jefferson Strees Cauferenes Times- Enterprise Times Enterprise Savannah Press Southern Press Atlanta Constitution Macon Telegraph Louisville Courier-Journal Baltimore American Thomasville Times- Enterprise J. P. Wardlaw Thomasvilles J. C. Stanch Savannah T. D. Ellis Trinity A. M. Williams Wesley Monumental H. C. Christian Grace C. A.jackson Epworth J.a.smith Guyton J. E. Seals Springfield C. G. Earnest Rocky Ford J. W. Hudson Sylvania R. R. Norman Bascom G. H Martin Girard W. C. Glenn Waynesboro T. M. Christian Millen H. P. Mills Irwinton J. M. Austin Jeffersonville R. M. Booth Allentown G. D. Moses Washington J. S Orphans’ Home W. A. Huckabee South Macon M. A. Morgan 1St Street K. Reed 2Nd Street I. F. Griffith Centenary H. B. Bardwell Bible G. W. Thomas Bonair H- C. Brewton Snow Unadilla J. M. Bass Vienna St. Paul B. E. Whittington W. Snow Hawkinsville J. O. A. Cook Fort Valley E. M. Whiting Marshallville W. W. Seals Montezuma J. H. Mathews Byron Circuit L. B. Mc Michael Cuba W. P. Scoville Geo. G.N. McDonnell St. Luke W. W. Pinson J. E. Wray Broad Street J. G. Harrison Rose Hill T. H.thorson Pearce North Highlands E. D. Philips East Highlands L. J. Ballard Cataula T. Clark Hamilton W. T. Stewart Waverly Hall J. C. Parker Geneva A. H. Bazemore Talbotton J. A. Thomas Talbot H. M. Morrison Butler G. W. Childress Reynolds T. W. Ellis Bethel J. T. Adams Buena Vista W. E. Arnold Marion T.F. Drake Cusseta E. E. Gardner Geo. N. McDonnell W.F. Smith W. L. Wooten East Americus D.M. Overby Andersonville R. B. Ross Ellaville R.F. Williamson L. A. Hill Smithville R. M. Allison Bronwood J. D. Snyder Parrott J. Shira Richland J. S. Funderburk Omaha Aaron Kelly J. A. Harmon Dawson O. F. Cook Springvale N. T. Pafford Fort Gaines D.D. Bateman Plains T. I. Neese Shellman Graves L. W. Colson Andrew Female College Homer Bush E. F. Cook Bainbridge J. T. Ryder J. A. Thompson H.C. Jones Dixie L. E. Waters E. E. Rose W. M. Blitch Bold Spring H.P. Stubbs Climax Mission E. L. Padrick Attapulgus R. A.sorell Valdosta District J. O. Branch Presiding Elder Valdosta and Mission O. B. Chester Quitman Cardele E. H. McGehee Ashburn W. Hixon Tifton J. W. Domingoes Lake Park GP. Revere Morven S. W. Brown Fitzgerald R. Kerr Alapaha S. S Kemp Arabi J. W. Reese Mystic W. M. McQueen Waycross District J. W. Weston Waycross J. B. Johnstone J. M.foster Brunswick J. W. Malone McKendre M. C. Austin Darien G. W. Rodgers St.Mary's T. B. Kemp South Camden J.a.tippins White Oak Moody Booth Mount Pleasant J. W. Lilly Folkston W. M. C. Conley Rev. J. A Brave Aa A ML. Williams Hadowment Fund New York Eveaing Post Fpribay Thomasville SunGay CluGler Hoe Methodist Church de Jas EB Dicey Pearl St Tre Editorials Mamie DeChrist Carrie Nation Kansas
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