Thomasville Gossip and Local Notices Blink of Season Tidbits
A collage of town news mentions a young woman’s dating remarks, a daring escape involving a wheel, and stable work at Davis stables on Jackson street. Charley Wolff returns from New York with spring stock for C & S&S. Sophia Bouchele visits Miss Pet Winter, and Dr. J B English from New York preaches at the Baptist church.
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Davis
Jackson Street
Charley. Wolff
New York
C. & S&s. M. Welff
Sophia Bouchele
Thomasville
Miss Pet
Man Free
Press
J. B. English
Thomasvile
Baptist Church
Neel Brings Home Injured George Heard from Savannah
Mr E L Neel returned Sunday with Mr George Heard who has been seriously ill. Heard went to Savannah weeks ago and entered St Joseph's Infirmary for treatment but did not improve. Neel brought him home. Mayor Culpepper chaired the police court yesterday for the first time since his election, delivering five and costs with ease.
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E. L. Neel
Savannah
George Heard
Mr.Heard
St. Joseph’s
Cul Pepper
Monroe Lee
Lawyers in court over injunc tion and receivership in Dooly County
Messrs Fulwood of Tifton and Thompson of Cordele argued the case before Judge Hansell via chambers. The request for injunctive relief and receivership was denied. Judge Littlejohn recused himself due to prior involvement. Thompson serves in the Georgia legislature and is a prominent Dooly County lawyer, while Fulwood leads Tifton’s legal scene.
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Messrs
Fulwood
Tifton
Thompson
Cordele
Hansell
Dooly County
Littlejohn
Georgia
Simeon Drake and Daughters Return to Piney Woods Hotel
Simeon J. Drake accompanied by his two daughters Katharine and Alice Drake arrived from New York on Sunday and are again comfortably located at the Piney Woods hotel. Locals know Mr. Drake and admire the young ladies who have won many admirations during their seasonal visits. Guests and friends welcome their return.
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Simeon J. Drake
Katharine
Alice Drake
New York
Remains of Mr T R Bennett Sent for Interment
The body of Mr. T R Bennett, who died Friday morning in the city, was taken to Camilla yesterday morning for burial, accompanied by Dr and Mrs A P Taylor. A previous notice misstated the day of paralysis, as he arrived Tuesday with grippe and died after a Thursday evening stroke.
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Camilla
Notce
Bennett
Thomasville
Thor Nsville Water Works Praised For Reliable Supply
The Thomasville water plant is commended for its admirable condition during a severe cold snap. Despite bursted pipes and widespread leakage elsewhere, the stand pipe stayed at least ninety five feet high, ensuring ample supply as residents kept pipes running.
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Thornsville Water Works
Thomasville Works
Milley
Snow and cold sweep multiple states with heavy accumulations
The report details heavy snowfalls across New York, New Haven, Bridgeport, and other cities from Jan 28, with depths up to 14 inches in some areas and tens of inches in bridges. Temperatures dip, traffic slows, and southern states see a rare southern snow event as sleigh bells ring in parts of the land.
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New York
New
Haven
Conn
Death of Miss Annie J. Watson at Dawson Street home
Miss Annie J. Watson, about 60, died after a long illness at her brother ADM. Watson's Dawson Street residence in Tuomasville. She had moved from Rockingham, N C last October for health, surrounded by sisters Lizzie Long Covington and others and a brother at her passing. A family gathering followed as relatives traveled to Rockingham for burial.
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Adm. Watson
Dawson Street
Annie J. Watson
Miss Watson
Tuomasville
Rockingham
N. C
Lizzie Watson
Death of Mr. TeR Bennett in Camilla
Mr. TeR Bennett a prominent Mitch ell county citizen died yesterday morning at 11 after paralysis followed an earlier grippe illness. He was visiting Dr and Mrs A P Taylor and arrived Tuesday evening. Remains will be sent to Camilla for burial on the 9 o'clock train this morning.
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Te ‘R. Bennett
Camilla
A. P. Taylor
Bennett
Mitchell County
T.E
Blizzard Grips Savannah With Record January Cold
The Press reports Savannah endured the coldest January day in ten years after a blizzard last night. Home residents failed to prepare for the cold wave, bursting water pipes and triggering a rush of calls to plumbers for repairs.
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Savannah
Florida Freezes Under Cold Wave Across Peninsula
The Savannah Press reports a cold wave gripping Florida with freezing temperatures in Tampa and across the peninsula. Residents brace for dipping air and record low readings as unsettled weather continues.
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Florida
Savannah
Tampa
Peninsula
Untitled note from damaged OCR on aid applications
Fragments indicate a person overwhelmed by applications for aid from the suffering unemployed. The readable text shows strain and requests for help or mercy. No clear names, dates, or places are present in the legible portions.
Record Cold Wave Described by Weather Bureau
Washington reports a January cold wave from Jan 23 to 30 with extreme and widespread cold. The bulletin notes temperatures well below normal across the eastern U S, with record lows in late January and readings down to 14 degrees below freezing in the Gulf coast region, and continued subfreezing temps for days. Thomasville is cited as faring relatively better than many southern areas.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Washington Weather Bureau
South Atlantic
Washington
Weather Bureau
United States
Rocky Mountains
Ohio Valley
Lake Region
Carolinas
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Bureau
Freez
Upster
Fla
Gulf Coast
Thomasville
Burned to Death in Lantern Shanty Near Leb County
A teenaged Black man about 18 was burned to death when a pine turpentine shanty caught fire near Leb. He slept by a fire and perished before escaping. Workers nearby pulled him from the blaze but he died. Coroner Miles and Deputy Sam Doss investigated. no foul play found, verdict accidental burning.
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Leb
Miles
Sam Doss
Lunatic Woman Taken to Milledgeville Asylum
Ellen Warren adjudged a lunatic by Judge Montgomery was moved to Milledgeville asylum yesterday morning. Tom Lewis described a lively scene en route as the woman suffered a severe grippe leaving her in a weakened state.
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Ellen ‘Warren
Montgomery
Local man sells dog to wintering companion in Thomasville
Ochlockonee resident Mr. W. P. Sille reports his fine dog Breeman was sold to a gentleman wintering in Thomasville for 875.5 dollars, with Sills noting he's skilled with dogs and can handle FO.
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Sille
Ochlockoner
Genuileman
Thomasville
Swindle Over Swap Lands Smith In Jail
Decatur County resident One Bunk Smith was jailed after a horse swap by Judge Bibb led to a mule for a horse trade gone awry. Switzer traced his horse. Smith kept the swapped mule. Deputy Sam Doss jailed Smith after Waik. An uncle near Whigham may attend his trial tomorrow.
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Bunk Smith
Decatur County
Smith
Sensible suggestion urged to boost local stock raising
A Bainbridge Democrat letter urges Thomas County to raise its own stock to keep money at home. It argues western stock and mites drain local wealth, notes locally raised stock can surpass western quality, and calls for broader farmer adoption.
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Bainbridge
Ladies urged to view Piney Woods hotel exhibition
The notice invites ladies and all others to visit the Scott Decorative Art exhibit at the Piney Woods hotel in Thomasville on the 11th and 12th to see and purchase needle and fancy work described as among the finest seen. The collection promises the latest designs and finishes and encourages critical examination.
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Scott Decorative Art
Saratoga
Thomasville
Protection and Tariff Debate on Flannel Cakes
A correspondent signing as Protection criticizes high tariffs arguing tariffs protect the few over the many and that revenue should fund government. He decries infant industries fed by tariffs and urges no frills on flannel flap-jacks in the proposed tariff.
Building a Railroad Progress Report From Moultrie
From the Moultrie Observer the Sparks and Moultrie railroad nears completion with less than four miles to go to the courthouse. H P Smarts of Savannah D C Bacon of Atlanta and J B Norman of this county push arrangements while the company has rails and convicts ready. Quitman Moultrie Valdosta and nearby towns press for more lines as Thomasville reportedly slumbers.
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Moultrie Observer
Savannah
D. C. Bacon
Atlanta
J.B . Norman
Moultrie
Sparks and Moultrie
Court -House
Quitman
Valdosta
Thomasville
Boston Boxer McManus to Meet O'Keefe in Chicago Road Fight
Arrangements are set for a twenty-five round glove contest between McManus of Boston and O'Keefe of Chicago to occur on the road, drawing interest from parties afflicted with lung ailments.
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McManus
Boston
O'Keefe
Chicago
La Loie and Fire Dances Draw Crowd at Local Show
Wonderful La Loie Faller presents La Dance Blanche and the Firmament and Fire dances with dazzling drapery effects. Allinson the 19th century magician joins for a night of color light and magic, amid praise for La Loie’s skill and stage spectacle.
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la Loie
Allinson
Hermann
Notwithstanding Weather Churches Report Good Sunday Congregations
Despite the stormy weather, all churches reported strong Sunday congregations with steady attendance and active participation across local parishes.
Boston merchant prince D R Blood visits Thomasville
D R Blood of Boston attended to business in Thomasville yesterday, leaving the city with a noted presence of the renowned merchant prince.
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D. ‘R. Blood
Boston
Thomasville
Unclear medical report fragment cited by Dr Harris
Fragmentary text shows Dr Harris referencing a report and a monetary amount of 480 dollars, with garbled phrases about a return from travel and preaching. The readable portion provides no coherent event or outcome to summarize a full news item.
Editorial briefs on congress and politics
Parage notes the certainty of an extra session and ongoing arbitration debates in the Senate. It reflects on Peffer's defeat and Ohio's question of Will Hanna entering the Senate. It also praises Atlanta Mayor Collier for reducing offices and trimming salaries as a model for other mayors.
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Congress
Hanna
Senate
Ohio
Collier
Atlanta
Woman shoots lover then marries him after dispute
A western woman shoots her lover after a quarrel but he survives and they marry. The column notes Mr Bryan's The First Battle is going to press and muses on whether casualty figures will be published.
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Mr. Bryan
Silver
Quotation on Weather Desires By Rome Tribune
The Rome Tribune quotes a saying about heat and cold noting that people always want the opposite of current conditions. The piece suggests the public mood shifts with temperature and reflects on human inconsistency in cravings.
Democrats in Congress Threaten Party Unity
A frustrated observer accuses certain members in Congress of acting as Democrats only to damage the party and target President Grover Cleveland, describing them as petty and self-serving in their revenge against him.
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Congress
Grover Cleveland
New Dress Prompt Sparks Mixed Reactions
An editor of the Times Recorder in Americus quotes a bachelor who notes women seek approval from the man they favor and the woman they dislike most when shown a new dress. The remark reveals social tensions in fashion and courtship.
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Times-Recorder
Americus
Mrs. Myrick
Doctor Mrs Brown Sends For Me To See Boy
A humorous exchange notes the doctor unavailable and Mrs Brown armed with a book What to Do Before the Doctor Comes. The speaker rushes to attend the boy while hinting at improvised remedies before professional help arrives.
Social manners shift in a London column
Spencer Payne in the London Mail notes a trend where people shake hands with themselves instead of friends. The piece observes Englishmen struggle to understand social rules as a lady stands momentarily while a gentleman sits, and the lady's age is framed as a compliment.
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Spencer Payne
London Mail
Tariff hearings target most goods with protection aims
The committee on tariff legislation plans duties on nearly all items, risking broad protectionism. The speaker jokes that even Canton flannel cakes may be taxed, hoping flannel cakes get relief while boarders already pay for flapjacks.
Georgia Legislature Nearing Short Adjournment
The Georgia legislature, reconvening Wednesday, will likely adjourn in a day or two. A session may not exceed fifty days, and the current session has used forty nine, leaving one day unless an impeachment extension occurs, which is unlikely as committees are being planned for the next year.
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Macon Telegraph
The
Telegraph
Georgia
E. M. Marreste
Thomasville
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