06 Feb 1892
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1892
Page
1
A compilation of brief notes and happenings from around the country. Items include new uniforms for guards, a Texas express shipment of pear trees, tobacco seed offerings from the agricultural department, and local anecdotes such as Mr. Dukes visiting and a deaf and dumb passenger outsmarting hackmen at the depot.
The inquest into the death of Mary Jane Coleman’s infant concluded the child died from head wounds inflicted by its mother, Mary Jane Coleman. Witnesses testified the baby appeared healthy before it was found dead Saturday morning with a bruised head, and Dr. J F Harris diagnosed fatal brain injuries. The coroner’s jury ruled the death a murder by the mother and she remains confined in her home.
A lengthy donor roll for Charity Hospital shows numerous contributors and amounts, totaling 458.00. The piece proceeds to discuss the Keely Institute in Thomasville, represented by W. W. Houston of Atlanta, proposing a new Atlanta founded branch and detailing the institute’s Gold chloride cure claims and overall reception. It also covers Neptune Fire Company’s meeting, praising its wartime origins and urging continued support to preserve the town’s safety legacy.
Messrs J T Register and Wheeler Norman report heavy cattle and sheep deaths in Colquitt county and reduced guano use this year. Farmers are cutting cotton and focusing more on food crops. Hugh T Fisher, returning from Chicago, has risen to a lucrative post on the Chicago Herald. A Sunday liquor law trial reveals mandatory license revocation for twelve months after conviction, prohibiting sales by the convicted or their agents.
Miss Dena Mitchell gave a theater party in honor of three charming Macon young ladies visiting her Friday evening. The guests included Miss Tinsley Miss Hill and Miss Mangum of Macon along with Annie Scott and Dena Mitchell and several gentlemen. The party was entertained at Miss Mitchells residence with Remington hoice refreshments and pleasant hour.
The opera house is dark this week with Lillian Lewis due Monday Feb 8. Marston's Credit Lorraine shows political and court intrigue in 1869 70 France. Edmund Collier as Count de Lusignan and Frederick Molne as the spy stand out. Louise Pomeroy and Arthur Elliott receive applause for strong performances. Lewis shines as Lenora delivering fire and grace in a demanding role.
Mr. C. B. Quinn underwent a long and difficult operation on Sunday. The case was managed by Drs McIntosh and McIntosh with assistance from Dr Hutchinson and Dr Masury Winkhester of New York. Morphine was used for three hours during the procedure. A physician said the operation was very successful and expects a full recovery, much to Mrs Quinn and friends.
Banks Hill organizes a large fox chase this week free for visiting young ladies. Three taxes are secured for the event and expectations of success are high. subscribers to the railroad fund remain stable, preserving land for a Tifton road or new route. The Iron Hall paid Mrs. Lord 825 dollars after her husband Engineer Lord’s death, and Mr. W A Davis begins work on a lot next to his stables for personal use.
A letter complains that railroads would sanction prepayment demands, allowing wealthy shippers to seize perishable fruit trade while forcing small growers to abandon business or sell at low prices. It argues such embargo would harm farmers and set harmful precedents. The note condemns rail control over freight and urges fair treatment for all carriers.
The Minstels crowd a large audience with engaging performances. Al Field leads with strong singing and humor, Vail Mack and McLeod stand out among notable performers, Horan’s clogging shines, and the phantom drill draws applause. Cleveland and Harrison impersonations entertain, while overall the show is clean and well received.
Advert describes Mr F J Winn offering the Winnton plantation for sale. It is a model southern plantation with modern improvements, rich land, and high fertility near Thomasville in a semi tropical region. Winn is a practical farmer who has maintained fertility. opportunity described as rare with easy terms.
A compact column surveys postwar mood with notes on Chilean affairs calming, Valdosta postmaster dead, gun control urged, Atlanta bloodless duel chatter, Harrison critique of war message, chloroform dating tips, Aurora grip, Albany cotton factory talk, Blaine stock rally, church fair kisses, Washington war correspondent vacancy, and Egan recall from Chile.
County commissioners yesterday appointed a new leader to replace Mr Ae W. Vey who has been removed from the position. The vacancy prompted rapid action in the county government and a swift transition to the incoming commissioner.
A large number of hotel passengers were detained for seven to eight hours within twelve miles of their destination yesterday. No. 8 remained here through the afternoon while No. 7 with the passengers and mail was at Boston, raising outsider questions about the delay.
The Cairo firm Wm. Powell & Co. offered a $25 premium for the biggest seed cotton yield per acre. Results show J. Dixon produced 1250 pounds from 600 pounds of Southern States Standard. Ed. Broom, 1210 pounds from 400 pounds of Lester's A D Bone.
Mr H L Stephens led a horse when the animal reared panicking. The halter tightened on his left hand finger, tearing away the first joint. Doctors then amputated the remainder of the finger at the second joint. The injury was described as very painful.
Mortuary report states nine interments occurred in January within city limits. Five were white and four were colored, all died in the city.
Miss Deisher manager of the Western Union Telegraph Office here received instructions from District Superintendent Dillon last night to put the 25 cent rate in operation to all points in Georgia.
The Rev E O Guerrant a prominent Presbyterian divine from Kentucky arrived last night as a guest of Capt Luck Whittaker. He will visit Florida briefly before returning to Kentucky. The gentleman is linked to Kentucky youth John Morgan and has a history of military service and faith.
EK W B works on the Constitution from Luice court. Sam Malone notes October’s return to court. Washington readers disappointed by a fight over spoiling. Hill lacks support from Dana who backed Butler in 1884. Dr Thomas Boring, a Methodist preacher, dies at Dixie. A writer misstates a Coming Woman. she is here by a large majority. Saint Patrick's Day approaches with the wearing of the green.
The piece notes Blaine's superiority in handling the Chilean trouble as clear to all. It mentions Mr. Turner securing a House page appointment and hints a clever young man from the right may win the role.
A Floyd county farmer enshrines a motto urging food first and cotton next. The piece uses quick anecdotes and regional flavor, comparing rustic wit and Southern resilience amid looming conflicts. It references a Missouri murder acquittal and navy war prep costs, underscoring wartime sentiment.
The Fulton county alliance recently introduced three resolutions that failed to pass. One endorsed a third party, another backed Col. Livingston, and the third supported Tom Watson.
The writer questions if aggressive hot heads considered Chile’s periodic earthquakes. If Chile could trigger big quakes to deter invaders, it would demoralize an attacking force.
At the Southern Press Association meeting in Atlanta, nineteen leading southern dailies cast votes for president. The tally showed Cleveland nine, Air three, Gorman two, and four votes for the nominee of the party, whoever he might be.
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