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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1902
Page
3
A string of visitors and local businessmen traveled to Thomasville yesterday. Coolidge resident Mr Ww A Parker and Meigs guest Mrs Hall with Miss Roe Simpson were seen in town while W Hugh Walker of Hagland began Masonry work.
Mrs M Brice returns to her Brooks country home after a pleasant visit with sister Mrs Harvey. Mr J R Black, a well known Meigs farmer, was in Thomasville yesterday. Our neighboring city Boston drew a prize in the person of Rev H A Jones, a fine man in the conference and notable for wit and heart.
Mr Frank Coxfield and his two daughters Helen and Marguerite are visiting for the season, staying with Mr Mir and Mrs Prank d. Wine on Dawson street. Thames county farmer J L Broyd visited Thomasville yesterday, leaving a ten foot ten inch cane as a souvenir. Miss Pauline Brooks of Boston stayed with Col and Mrs J W Dillon and heads to Tallahassee for IPT grand ball tonight. Messrs McDonald Ned Duke of Red Star Dry Goods dissolve their partnership and sell entire stock. The sale continues while goods last.
The registrar must close voter books 20 days before the election. The notice references an election date in January 1678 and confirms the deadline of January 6 for action.
Registrar Heeth must close registration books twenty days before the election. The books will close on Tres day, the 16th, ahead of the prohibition election on the 6th of January.
A note lists Christmas whiskies and brews offered by J. H. Woolley. The fragment mentions an order and a customer or item referencing a “Cherry” but lacks full details on quantities or prices.
A morning blaze in the Noxpress building area within Atlanta’s Whiteball viaduct vicinity caused about half a million dollars in damage. The fire gutted the west side block on Marietta street and four south side buildings, with losses including Guarantee Clothing Co and Snook & Austin Furniture Co. Firefighters battled the flames for four hours. Initial reports of casualties proved groundless.
The Savannah News notes Rev. Hd F Cook named presiding elder of the Thomasville district after ministering across the county and sharing parsonages with Rev McDonnell. Cook earned praise from young congregants and led at Wester Monumental during a four year term, reflecting the conference practice of advancing capable preachers to more significant charges.
The town of Thomasville reports extensive upgrades at Dixon & Company on Jackson Street with other renovations along Broad Street. A new sidewalk is being laid in front of Churchwell's store and the office of the South Georgia Progress gains a green front.
The column endorses Culpepper as mayor, praising his public spirit and long service to Thomasville. It argues he would provide a model administration and earn the people’s satisfaction, claiming Judge Montgomery would also bring credit if elected.
Mr and Mrs Jas B Evane announce the engagement of their daughter Marion Adelaide to John Wright Bonnell. The marriage will take place at the bride's home on Thursday evening December 25 at nine o'clock.
Notice for Primary called on Thesday December 30 to be held under rules from the mass meeting in the courthouse in December 1901 for nominating city officers for 1903. J S Montgomery W A Pringle A M Watson A H S Gook J L Beverly City Ex Com Mrs H C Copeland Metcalfe. Was shopping here yesterday.
Fridaymorning gloom marked the private hanging of Tyus at the jail. He faced the scaffold at 10 13, proclaimed fearlessness and innocence for John Walker, and asked for prayers before Sheriff Hight released the trap at 10 22. Dr. Smith declared death, and Tyus was buried in the potter’s field.
The remains of Henry Moller were brought from Boston to his mother Mrs. Gari Moller in Thomasville. Funeral services were held at St. Thomas church with Rev G S Whitney officiating, and burial followed at Laurel Hill cemetery. Moller, an educated and highly regarded citizen, died Friday while working in Boston.
Mr. L. O. Barr of Barbour county Alabama and Miss Nita Foy of Boston Georgia were united in marriage on December 8 in a quiet ceremony performed by Dr. L. B. Bouchelle at his residence. The couple left for Alabama to reside, with Barbour county’s prominent citizen and Boston’s charming girl both warmly wished success.
A Times Enterprise report praises Thomasville Rural Route No. 1 for its 25 mile circuit from the post office through Dillon and Moultrie roads. William Davis carries the mail while local farmers, including Simmonees and other prominent residents, express satisfaction with improved service and the cash-based, self-reliant county economy.
Southern Bell manager C C Stone reports new wire connections completed yesterday with Whigham and Climax exchanges opened. The Times Enterprise notes Thomasville already boasts a modern system. Also mention of John Lester delivering two large turkey gobblers and Hart Wood overseeing hotel openings.
Fragmentary text mentions Mra Osterman with her mother in Thomsesville and a name Epply at a place likely Ma suryeé, leaving unclear context or action. No verifiable event or outcome is present.
From this date the water works whistle will signal the location of fire with distinct patterns for each district. Chief G M Powell issues the notice on December 12 1902.
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