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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1902
Page
2
A testimonial from Stella E White dated April 21 1902 praising Stanley's Business College Thomasville Ga. for its thorough curriculum reasonable charges attentive board and capable teachers. After eight months in commercial and stenographic courses she holds a good local position corroborating the school’s value.
Prohibition supporters hold frequent, well attended meetings as municipal election nears. Upcoming appointments include Sunday December 21 at Tyedonia church and Monday December 22 at Macedonia, plus Woodland Monday night and Merrillville Tuesday night sessions.
United States Minister Bowen has full power to represent Germany and Tkaly and awaits State Department consent to seek a settlement for Venezuela. If France joins as claimant, a compromise may be reached with assurances Venezuela will honor obligations.
Dr. T. M. McIntosh and Capt. C. P. Hansell have been announced as candidates for the board of education. Both men show interest in educational matters and pledge to discharge their duties with fidelity if elected.
The Tradesman reports new Georgia ventures as pivotal for industrial growth. Rome Saw and Planing Mills, Atlanta 35,000 company for building materials, and a $100,000 automobile works are highlighted among the week’s notable additions.
The county court adjourned the quarterly civil term to January’s second Monday. Rick faced charges alleging keeping a blind and other counts were dismissed. John Johnson was tried for assault and battery with sentence suspended as he pursues financial relief.
Local readers greet the arriving Jones couple and celebrate their Thom asville visit. A home grown shopping note urges residents to buy local and avoid holiday rush, ensuring no empty stockings this Christmas. Mr J L Floyd of the district was in town yesterday.
A 1902 advice note explains selling cattle or swine for profit. Sell when animals are in prime condition. waiting a day or a week raises feed costs with little gain, while delaying lowers prices. Use weight gain scales to judge optimal sale time.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture notes strong opposition to western beef due to taste from cold storage. It advocates shifting land to pasture for beef cattle and using top cattle to develop home packing houses, aiming for abundant home raised beef and lower prices.
The article surveys early American poultry development from Astatte bred fowls to Plymouth Rocks and related breeds, noting breeding methods and regional shelter needs. It then describes Georgia poultry housing, ventilation, and cleanliness practices, followed by farming value data from 1899 and crop gains in 1900.
A narrative of a Novembers 1902 Florida journey from Susina Georgia to Ochlockonee Bay with Mrs. James Blackshear Aunt Hattie and a party including J B Dickey Jr and Mae Belle Quarterman. The trip covers Lake Hall Hammock Florida capital Horns Mill Barko Springs and Bonnet Lake with camping oyster feasts and humorous adventures ending with thanks and reflections on the voyage.
Georgia Thomas County notice cites Wm C Lewis for permanent administration on the G F Massey estate. Creditors and next of kin are required to appear at the Ordinary’s office within the legal time to show cause why administration should not be granted. Witness dated December 16.
A bright sunny pine setting offers a delightful home for health and rest seekers just outside corporate limits near Piney Woods Hotel. It promises every comfort in a tranquil environment.
A jumbled critique compares presses and towns noting the joy of printing, but warns that a town served by no advertising kills the press. It laments Thomasville and urges merchants to support The Enterprise to boost county, state, and town growth.
In Thomas County 1902 petitioners led by J H Merrill seek incorporation as a planing mill and lumber firm to operate from Thomasville with branch offices. Capital stock set at 15000 dollars, with power to increase to 50000 dollars, two year charter with renewal, and corporate powers including real estate, mills, timber, and agency activities.
A public sale conducted in Thomas County Georgia to satisfy a security deed authorized by the Probate or Superior Court at the October term 1902. The property near Moran and Webster Street includes a lot described as 210 feet by 210 feet and 49 feet by 210 feet with specified street frontages. Proceeds first cover payments due to guardian and heirs. any remainder to be paid to George W. Serra guardsman. Auction set for the first Tuesday in January 1903.
Vague OCR notes describe a power saw mill and multiple teams claiming 490 acres of Ibber land, with a reference to this office for processing.
The Superior Court of Thomas County approves a petition to incorporate under the Brandon Quarry Company name. Petitioners seek rights, capital stock, and authority to buy stock, borrow money, operate a warehouse and store, and conduct business as a corporation with stated capital and fees.
Court house door sale to satisfy a superior court fifa of land in Thomas County with several parcels described. Seventy acres in lots 316 and 31 in 17th District. notices sent to defendants and tenants. sheriff T. J. Hight presides. Also estate proceedings for Leb Dekle and Leb Oeble with public sale ordered by the court of ordinary.
The notice warns that remaining balances with Cone & Milligan may lead to collection actions after January 1. It lists bore and accounts due and threatens formal office action for collection if not paid.
In Thomas County Georgia an ordinary court orders sale of the Pollard estate at public auction. The property on Jewell Street in Thomasville lies between Sarpen Street and Carroll Fleetwood lines and will be sold to satisfy debts. Auction to occur January 1903 with bid between hours at the courthouse.
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