Jewelry shop urges early engraving requests for holidays
The shop asks customers to place engraving orders before the deadline to ensure proper attention. They advise shoppers to view current stock before making holiday purchases.
23 Dec 1899
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1899
Page
1
The shop asks customers to place engraving orders before the deadline to ensure proper attention. They advise shoppers to view current stock before making holiday purchases.
A business has secured quarters on Madison Street opposite J. S. Clifton's and invites friends and customers to visit. Staff say they are ready to attend to patrons and conduct business.
The column notes cordiale items picked up around the county and mentions G. M. Bullock of Cordele visiting town yesterday. It says Mac’s friends will be glad to learn he is doing well in his new home. All colleges and schools will grant a holiday later this week for students to enjoy the break.
The Philippine issue is declared settled not in Washington but by budding statesmen at South Georgia College on Friday evening, relieving Congress of responsibility for the matter.
The teacher's library in Thomas County expands due to Captain Maclean the school commissioner and generosity of Miss Mollie Lowman and Miss Mary Rockwell. Fifty four volumes of fine works were added in one week, as reported by South Georgia Home.
The Plant System hauls 3 000 barrels of Cairo produced Georgia syrup to Texas, passing through Mississippi and Louisiana. The sale totals highlight Georgia syrup moving to new markets and mark a notable transit achievement. The Constitution compliments several legislators including Mr. Mitchell of Thomas for his parliamentary promise and amiable conduct.
A burglar entered Mr A W Palin’s house Saturday night and stole $40 in cash from his pants pocket. Palin had kept the money from the day’s business and discovered the loss when dressing next morning. The thief left the pants and pocketbook on the floor.
News arrives Sunday of J N Pidcock Sr death at his New Jersey home. He died suddenly after apoplexy Saturday night. Daughter Nellie and son C W Pidcock left for New Mercy to attend the funeral. Pidcock was well known for work with the Georgia Northern railroad and other enterprises.
Woodmen of The World held an annual election on Broad street for the evening year. Officers elected include W. P. Grantham as Commander and J. W. Dillon as Lieut Council Commander. Afterward members and invited guests enjoyed oyster stew and refreshments. Installations are set for the second Thursday night in January with plans for ample refreshments.
On Sunday night, Quaker minister David Tatum of Denver delivered a highly engaging address at the courthouse on intemperance. The packed courtroom filled the gallery and standing room. the elderly speaker appeared erect and benevolent with silvery hair and kind eyes, drawing sincere attention from all present.
Seven year old Haywood Vann, son of Mr and Mrs H H Vann, died Sunday night at home in Haet End. Funeral from the residence Monday afternoon. Interment at Laurel Hill cemetery with Dr Robert H Harris conducting exercises. The parents receive broad sympathy.
Notice states a special teachers examination will be held at the court house in Thomasville Ga on Saturday January 6 1900 starting at 7 30 am. It aids teachers who were prevented from attending the last regular exam by illness or other good cause by order of the board Robert Alexander President Protem and K T Maclean Clerk.
Two joint resolutions from Representative Williams of Mississippi outline Democratic support for recognizing Philippine independence. They propose withdrawing land and sea forces once the Philippines refunds the $20,000,000 paid to Spain, allows a naval coaling station, and grants perpetual free port access. The resolutions vow friendly aid and ten years of anti foreign interference under American control of island affairs.
London readers react to Gen Buller's late dispatch with sorrow and calls for calm and renewed effort. The setback is described as Britain's gravest since the Indian Mutiny and cited as a dramatic failure of reconnaissance and progression against Boer positions.
In secret session the state central executive and campaign committees unanimously urged a contest before the legislature to remove the Republican governor and lieutenant governor. They endorsed minor candidates filing contests with the state contest board and named ex Governor J. B. McCreary plus four Democrats to draft resolutions and report in the afternoon.
In Mount Vernon on December 14 the tomb of Washington hosted Masons from across the United States and Canada for a centennial memorial service. President McKinley delivered a tribute to the nation’s first president as senators representatives and other officials attended as spectators.
The Republican National Committee in Washington chose Philadelphia for the Republican National convention to be held June 19. First ballot results: Chicago 20, Philadelphia 13, St. Louis 9, New York 7. Second ballot: Philadelphia 25, Chicago 24. Colorado was not represented.
Manila reports from Laoag that Agui naldo in disguise with several generals left Manitong in North Ilocos last Saturday. They were escorted by 500 men and headed toward Salsona, with plans to reach Cabugaon in Cagayan.
Washington December 18 The currency bill passed the House by a vote of 190 to 150.
Cairo Ga December 18 1899 a desperate arson bid targeted Cairo High School. A planned fire used distant pine and stacked fuel on the southeast corner, but the motive remains unclear. The board insured the building and the term closed December 15 with plans to resume January 1 under Principal O S Dean and teachers Miss Louise Slater Ivanhoe and Miss Belle Blatock. Sorrow and mourning described from England after Boer victory at Magersfontein. Lord Methuen retreated with heavy losses. Local items note personnel moves, syrup demand, and depot activity.
Chicago December 17 The Chron will report a radical new freight rate plan to go into effect January 1 on all eastern and western railroads. The increase, averaging 35 to 40 percent on thousands of everyday goods such as sugar soap coffee flour coal and farm implements, provokes strong protests from shippers who warn higher carrying charges will raise retail prices across commerce.
The Times argues that the current threat to Britain exceeds past perils such as the Crimean War and the Indian mutiny. It warns that without calm public support and decisive action, the empire risks serious damage to its global position and power. It notes miscalculation of the foe and demands effort to correct it.
Ware County farmer C. H. Andrews shows a practical method for hay on two acres yielding 150 bales of pea vine pop corn and crab grass mix. W B South hauls the hay to Andrews Bibb store. quality compares to western hay and costs less. The Waycross Journal urges Thomas County farmers to focus more on hay and cereals and reduce cotton, opposing northern hay sales.
Mrs Cleveland cut short a visit in Philadelphia and returned to Princeton today due to her husband former President Cleveland's illness. She stated he has suffered greatly with rheumatism recently.
The Utah congressman elect Cannon, a known polygamist, was seated by a Republican majority while Mr. Roberts claimed on the floor that McKinley appointed polygamists to federal Utah offices. The exchange highlights partisan conflict over Utah appointments.
At a regular communication of Thomasville Lodge No. 369, F. and A. M., held on the 14th, officers were elected for the ensuing Masonic year. G. W. Herring was chosen W M, A G. Miller as SW, S W Davis as J W, A H S Cook as Treasurer, M A Fleetwood as Secretary, W N Mash as Senior Steward, J B Chisholm Jr as Junior Steward, J D N Brown as Tyler, B Mansfield as SD, and others named J Brown as Tyler.
Twenty trains trapped in snow between Palmer Lake and Pueblo as drifts reach roof heights. Rio Grande stalled at Fountain and a Colorado Beathert train impeded at Monument. Santa Fe train halted at Palmer Lake with another stalled at Castle Rock Hill. Two trains later relieved as fresh snow falls amid gale and blocked cuts.
Cincinnati on December 17 reports a strong push to bring the next national Democratic convention to the city. The former International Sangerfest building, kept ready from last June, stands as a likely venue.
The paper urges the state Senate to follow the House in passing an anti razor-back hog bill. It notes penalties for forest hogs and for taxing out sheep killers, praising the current legislature’s moral courage in addressing the razor-back and the dog problem.
The News notes a Manila publication the Freedom reveals a Cavite trip with an excursion and a baseball game. About 100 cocks are slated to fight at the new cockpit behind the church, marking a sensational local pastime.
The writer argues against permanent acquisition of the Philippines claiming Americans will not support ruling distant peoples and that the nation should not abandon the safe landmarks set by the founders in governing abroad.
London endures gloom as reverses in the South Africa campaign dominate the mood and deepen national sorrow.
The text notes British generals blunder and Boers are tough fighters, arguing incompetent leadership will fail to defeat the Boer forces.
Short essays and quips touch on Methuen names, the dog law, Aguinaldo, Otis, shoe vanity, and Dietrickson’s biennial legislature bill. Observance of Washington’s death centennial cited as widespread across the country.
The article notes it was exactly one hundred years since George Washington, the republic’s first president, died. It reflects on the vast changes that have occurred since that era, noting historical significance and progress over generations.
The appointment of Gen. Wood to the command of Cuba is a good one. Wood has demonstrated his fitness for the position. Brooke has clearly demonstrated his unfitness for it.
The Republicans will stage their national convention on June 19 in Philadelphia. Democrats are expected to schedule theirs after that date according to party announcements.
Slow Philadelphia earns praise as a key convention hub, outpacing New York St. Louis and Chicago in attracting meetings, underscoring its strong status as a major gathering city.
General Buller suffers a crushing setback with eleven guns lost, and British forces face a string of defeats in South Africa. In domestic politics Allen the windy populist is slated for a senate seat after the governor appoints him following his rival's death last week.
Observers judge behavior at weddings by who leads the way, faulting a man who steps first as domineering, a woman as henpecked, and a couple walking together as simulating marriage. The commentary highlights social expectations and gender roles in public rituals.
Kansas City Star notes the president calls on Congress to curb harmful trade practices while defending tariffs as the basis of national trusts.
The article cites Kruger predicting England could seize the Transvaal and says Britain is already spilling its best blood in South Africa, implying the warning may be fulfilled and the world will be startled by the price England pays.
The text mourns England’s able soldiers and predicts further casualties before peace. It states more blood will flow and that final victory seems likely, but at great cost in treasure and lives.
The St. Louis Star questions congressional action. It suggests the party in power may loot the treasury and set up the administration party for a crushing defeat in the next campaign.
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