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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1902
Page
2
Local weekly notes spotlight John Triplett as editor of the Hoprion President feature in the 10 Weekly Times Enterprise. The item names the GA city column and credits Triplett with editing duties.
The item notes Christmas shopping rising across the state while northern weather brings snowstorms. It cites tax franchise debates in the legislature, a long strike investigation, and hearings extending weeks. It mentions Speaker Henderson’s farewell in March and Venezuela’s Castro calling the nation to arms.
English and German war ships have captured and sunk several Venezuelan vessels signaling a naval clash. European powers appear ready to intervene decisively, with broad show of force and strategic positioning offshore.
State School Commissioner Glenn, whose term ends January 1, is named assistant to Dr. Gurry in managing the Peabody fund in the south.
Senator Foraker introduces a bill directing the War Secretary to mark Confederate soldiers buried in Northern prisons or hospitals with marble slabs. The measure appropriates $100,000 for the project.
If Senator Bacon’s proposition passes the senate, Oklahoma will be admitted as a state and named Jefferson in honor of the Declaration of Independence author. The measure argues it is proper that a state bear his name.
The Mikado has notified Washinton that Mr Barrett slated for an exchange mission will not be acceptable to the Japanese government. The president will likely appoint another man to succeed the late Mr Buck.
A bill changes the body meeting time to the fourth Wednesday in June each year. The governor is expected to veto it on constitutional grounds, and the legislature may attempt to override the veto if possible.
New York aldermen show a disposition to delay the Pennsylvania Railroad's charter application to tunnel under Manhattan to Brooklyn. The project is described as a great undertaking costing about 50 million dollars and promised to greatly benefit New York.
The piece notes only four contiguous territories remain for statehood New Mexico Arizona Oklahoma and Alaska with Alaska likely later. It discusses Congressional bills to admit New Mexico and Arizona and Senate blockages driven by party fears and views on territories as federal property rather than hopeful states.
The Brinson syrup regulation bill, revised after opposition, passes the Georgia House unanimously. It requires labeling of any adulterated syrup with each ingredient and its percentage, with penalties from 200 to 1,000 dollars and possible imprisonment. The law takes effect September 1903 to allow transition.
John Triplett states he is not seeking the mayor’s office despite strong local sentiment and offers of support. He thanks the citizens of Thomasville for their kindness and pledges to remain dedicated to the town, stating he will not enter a scramble for the position.
A Moultrie dispatch reports the Suber brothers sold 2,580 acres of saw mill timber in Colquitt County to the Stetson Lumber Co of Macon for about $13,000. The price tops local records at five dollars per acre for timber alone. Mills will be built along the Tifton Thomasville and Gulf railroad for cutting.
A brief note reflects relief as the legislature nears adjournment while acknowledging ongoing responsibilities with Congress in session. The comment underscores continued legislative activity and public interest in political developments.
The legislature approved Bringon's pure syrup bill, sending the measure to the governor for signature. Supporters hailed the action as advancing this industry standard while opponents raised concerns over regulation and impact on producers.
The legislature will adjourn tonight after a busy and important session. Lawmakers wrapped up key debates and prepared final votes on long debated bills.
Editor Stovall suggests Tybee as the site for summer sessions, calling the idea a good suggestion.
Representative Singletary announces that his bill to create the Mount Hopeful school district has cleared the legislature. The measure sets trustees to govern the new district and outlines boundaries and funding mechanisms for local education.
An advertisement invites women to earn spending money in spare time claiming simple, non demanding work. It asks readers to send 26 cents to BRIL LANTINA CO in Roxbury Massachusetts so the firm will supply cloth and directions prepaid, enabling immediate start.
A lyric poem reflecting on Thomasville as a land of lasting summer despite winter winds and departing birds. The speaker imagines basking under sunny skies among pines and roses, then dreads leaving when summer ends and warmth fades.
Senator iophins of the 7th Gietriet drew attention at Capitol as he wore a brown cut suit styled after English walking attire. He told the appropriation committee he aimed for a clear account of the matter and praised home industry as wool from Thomas county was used. The suit impressed the committee and Judge Hopkins was praised for patriotism.
Senator Hopkins has won Senate backing to appropriate 2500 dollars to South Georgia College. The modern brick campus, valued at 15000 dollars with four acres, was once a branch of the State University but has seen no regular funding. Now the House must approve to finalize the appropriation.
The Methodist church Women’s Missionary Society, led by city missionary Annie Heeth, recently sent three newly orphaned and destitute children to Rev Mumford’s Home for Orphans at Mecon. The effort aims to steer these youths toward honest, useful lives rather than risk joining idle or vicious crowds.
A plain man of business claims to offer a free cure story and a detailed rheumatism treatise. He says his mother was cured after years of suffering and invites readers to send their address or that of friends to receive the material by return mail. Address: VICTOR RAINOLT Bloomfield Ind.
An Atlanta correspondent recalls rural lawmakers quitting the statehouse after a rough start in lawmaking. A prominent community trader and Sunday School superintendent laments losing his decisive stance as speeches overwhelm him and he contemplates quitting when his term ends.
The article notes a shift from mourning skies to holiday attire as December offers several perfect days. It fondly recalls a pretty girl in a white frock sitting in sunshine, evoking a cheerful, singing mood and gratitude for the pleasant weather.
A letter from Nat. B. Whittier of Union Ave Laconia New Hampshire dated December 8 1902 asks for a copy of the newspaper. He notes the ink is frozen stiff and mentions a Times-Enterprise sample arriving. The item invites Whittier to visit Thomasville where mockingbirds sing and ink flows year round.
In Thomas County Georgia E A Wilkes Mrs Mary J Wilkes Mack Wilkes J H Pullen and James A Vick petition to incorP orate as M Wilkes Sons Company for twenty years with renewal option Capital stock 25000 dollars with potential raise to 40000 and 25 plus percent paid The business would be general mercantile with agents real estate mortgages and other lawful activities The Meigs office is home with possible branches in the United States Filed December 8 1902 by attorneys Roddenberry and Groover Clerk confirms copy sale of property by Geo W Hervey guardian of Waggie and Bel Davis public auction January first 1902 for a property in Thomasville Georgia to satisfy prior debt
Seventy acres of land in lots 316 and 315, 17th District, Tuomas County, Georgia, to be sold at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in January to satisfy a superior court fi fa in favor of W. B. Hambleton against Robert Dekle Ira Dekle and May Dekle transferred to J. R. Dekle. Levied on as property of defendants. notice to defendants and tenants.
An order of the ordinary directs sale of part of John Pollard's lot on Hansell street Thomasville to satisfy debts. The property lies between Warren street and Remington avenue a strip sixty feet wide on the northwest side fronts Hansell street and extends northeast to the Cooke property line. Conducted at the Enid county courthouse door on the first Tuesday in January 1903 for cash to highest bidder.
Advertisement seeks a young lady for office duties and bookkeeping with stenography preferred. State experience and salary expectations in a handwritten letter to the Office of Times Enterprise, Pepaseyeles a, A.
By order of court an estate sale will occur on the first Tuesday in January 1903 at the county courthouse. The process will include sale of described real estate in Pasia County and Georgia with detailed lot numbers and boundaries. The listing names J. A. Bryant and H. L. Bryant as parties involved.
Notice states on December 1902 the guardian will ask the Superior Court of Thomas county for leave to sell privately an undivided one half in part of lot No 311 in the Thirteenth district. The parcel begins at the southwest corner of land sold March 2 189? to James Sherrod Jr as trustee for James I Bryan and runs along several lines to the starting point. The property is held by Solomon David Lucas and Charles Virgil Lucas minors and the sale is for reinvestment.
The undersigned applies to the ordinary of Sid County for leave to sell land belonging to the Leb Dekle estate for district purposes and other uses. The application will be heard at the regular term of the court of ordinary for Sid County on the first Monday in January 1903. A. H. Cooke, Adm. Est. Leb Dekle.
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