Thomasville Town Notes on Diamonds Tobacco and Local News
Mr. John Lamb wears diamonds this season and 43 is noted as a lucky number. Tobacco acreage and watermelon growth rise while cotton remains steady. W D Bryan adds a soda fountain on Jackson street. Sheriff Doss buys a horse at auction. the Guards grow with new member Taylor Mitchell. Arkansas writer Boggy of Arkansaw, C Johnson, and Dr Colton prompt hopes for a visit to Thomasville soon.
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Mr C. Johnson
Arkansas
Mr. Johnson
Boggy
Arkansaw
New York Times
John T. West
West
L Steyerman
Hansell
Doss
Ss. I. Hayes
J. L. Pringle
Georgia urged to back Chicago world’s fair exhibit
The notice calls on Thomasville and Thomas county to contribute to a state exhibit for the Chicago world’s fair. It urges every town and county to aid to the extent of their ability so that Georgia is well and creditably represented at the fair.
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Thomasville
Thomas County
Chicago
Georgia
Mary Coleman in custody over fatal harm to child
Mary Coleman a Black woman at McDonald remains guarded awaiting transport to the county seat. Coroner Berry Johnson says relatives and friends talk of freeing her. The report notes local officials and guards facing a tense situation amid claims of possible rescue.
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Mary
Jane Coleman
McDonald
Berry Johnson
Hall Leaves People’s Economist for Law Practice
Mr James L Hall long associated editor of the People’s Economist is no longer connected with the paper He is noted as a forcible writer and steadfast ally of the alliance watch tower He plans to pursue the practice of law after his journalism career ends indicating a career shift and change of focus
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James ‘L. Hall
People’s Economist
Hall
Alliance
Watch
Tower
Mitchell House in Thomasville A Model of Southern Hospitality
A reader praises the Mitchell house in Thomasville noting its management by E. E. Tilton and comparisons to Piney Woods luxury. The piece highlights the hotel’s staff, menu, gardens, ornate front porch, and a celebrated orchestra led by Louis Livingston, plus remarks on architect J. De Woods and the 1885 rebuilt structure valued around 160000 dollars.
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Atlanta Journal
Catoosa Springs
Windsor
New Orleans
E. A. Burke
Jacksonville
Fla
Eugene Deimel
Union Club
New York
Hermann Bauer
Union Square Hotel
Washington
Amazon
Louie J. Livingston
Lookout Inn
Miss Pearl
de Soto
Savannah
T. C. Mitchell
Thomasville
Lillian Lewis tops strong Credit Lorraine at the opera
A fair audience greeted Lillian Lewis and her troupe as they presented Credit Lorraine at the opera house last night. The emotional actress delivers scenes that thrill and a villain portrayed to perfection, with a strong company supporting her. The reviewer believes the play will draw good houses everywhere and is worth study.
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Lillian Lewis
Opera House
Miss. Lewis
Lorraine
Death of an Old Citizen W. E. Youngblood
Mr. W. E. Youngblood a long time county resident died Sunday afternoon at his home in this city from pneumonia. He was 72, moved here from Hancock county years ago, served as notary public and justice of the peace in Duncanville district. He leaves a wife and several children, some of whom are ill with pneumonia. Remains sent to Springhill church for interment.
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Youngblood
Hancock County
Duncanville
Springhill Church
Farmer Coroner Johnson Finds Value in Self- Farm Living
Mr B C Johnson a coroner and farmer on a one horse farm reports success by raising hogs at home and planting little cotton. He sold 2023 pounds of pork this fall for 122 26 dollars, and saved 900 pounds for home use. He says he has no cause to complain of hard times.
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B. C. Johnson
Times-Enterprise
Quaker City Woman Completes Five Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Six Piece Quilt
Mrs Emma E Roberts of this city has finished a lengthy quilt containing 5426 pieces after two years of work. She now begins another puzzle style quilt planned to hold about 6000 pieces and destined for the World's Fair to challenge visitors.
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Emma E. Robert
Fence Fire Destroys 1000 Panels Near Ochlockonee
A Sunday blaze near Ochlockonee burned about a thousand fence panels from farmer Mr. Wm. Hendry’s property. Neighbors and local residents aided in extinguishing the flames. A nearby boy, son of Mr. H. Goff, suffered severe burns while a trash burn caught his clothing, with grave prognosis reported. Also noted, M. Lavine & Co. announce storewide closing sale on Jack Street to clear stock before Lavine leaves Thosasville.
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Wm. Hendry
Ochlockone
Ochlockonee
M. Lavine & Co
Jack~ Street
Lavine
Thosasville
Cheerfulness and Sound Health from a 19th Century Letter
A New York newspaper column reflects on health of body and mind, quoting Shakespeare Milton Hamlet and Proverbs to argue that a merry heart promotes well being. The writer cites daily pleasures like light humor, suggests laughter as medicine, and recalls anecdotes about happiness improving life.
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New
York
A. Tenligious
Shakespeare
Julius Caesar
Cassius
Braotus
Cesar
Milton
St. Paul
Timothy
Phantom Party Glows at Piney Woods in Ghostly White Attire
Pleasure reigned at the Piney Woods last night as guests dressed in ghostly white with lighted candles entered the main parlor to music. After dancing unmasked, ladies stood out by graceful movements and all praised Manager Davies and Mrs. Bower for a memorable affair. Participants included Mesdames Hebard Kerr Canfield Bennett Miller Semple Humphreys Canfield and Miss Clerk Swarthout York Brown Smith Domphe Knight Bemis Whitmore Farnan. Messrs Schurmier Brinton Paxton Warden Hebard Jerger Russell Ely Clarke Chapin Canfield Drake Bemis Mitchell Kerr Earle Jamison. The Phantom party was a big success.
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Piney Woods
the Piney Woods
Davies
Bower
Farnan
Schurmeier
Brinton
Paxton
Warden
Hebard
Jerger
Russell
Opening Hop at the Mitchell House Draws Elite Society
The Mitchell House hosted a grand opening hop organized by manager Tilton with Mr. and Mrs. Tilton in charge. Guests enjoyed elaborate decorations, a fine menu by chef E Deimel, and performances by the house orchestra before dancing into the night.
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Mitchell House
Tilton
Mitchell
the Mitchell
Thomasville
E. Deimel
St. Johns River
Florida
Hermann Bauer
Cottage Fire Destroys New Mallette Addition Home
Yesterday at about 3 30 a cottage owned by Mr EB M Mallette in the Mallette addition was found afire. The four room building, only recently finished, burned completely with tools of carpenter George Clark destroyed. Insurance was to be obtained. arson suspected but no clue to the culprit.
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EB. M. Mallette
Mallette Addition
Mallette
George Clark
Distemper Outbreak Worries Horse Owners But Most Recover
Several complaints report distemper in horses but the disease is not in its most dangerous form and most animals recover. Distemper is contagious and owners with affected horses should keep them separated.
Fish Wagon Brings Fresh Trout to Town
A fish wagon arrived yesterday from the bay bringing both fresh and salt water fish. One fresh water trout weighed about twelve pounds, a sight to excite anglers and mark the approach of fishing season.
Democrats Face Key Issues Across States In 1912 Map
South Georgia hedges on cof ton Congress shows signs of moving to work. Louisiana lottery teeters as Russia appeals for grain. Omaha suffers a Thursday night quake. Florida democrats clash over two thirds rule while tariff dominates, predicting a Democratic win on that line.
Hill’s Rope Turns On Him In Hidden Trap
A wry remark suggests Mr. Hill overreached and faced a self-made setback due to overconfidence. The line hints at a political or social maneuver backfiring as he misused resources and exposed his own vulnerability.
Atlanta bets on state fair crowds this year
Atlanta anticipates strong attendance at the state fair, reflecting its habit of pursuing appealing events. The city routinely secures what it aims for, shaping local fortunes and entertainment options.
Leland Stafford and the Czar of Russia Swap Horses
The fragment suggests Leland Stafford cs 8 senior and a figure titled the Czar of Russia exchanging horses. It hints Stanford may have benefited from the bargain in a likely humorous or satirical sports or social note.
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Leland Stafford
Cs 8
Russia
Stanford
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