16 Feb 1895
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1895
Page
1
The piece describes cold snaps and storms from the Northwest with Jack Frost as weather correspondent. It notes Miss Mattie Bower Winn’s visit and Teasing local chatter about chilly days with temperatures well below zero and regional comparisons. Tim Brice’s entertaining talk and a remark about a Tallakas man close the brief note.
Mr. John Edward Larmon of Kansas City Missouri spends a few days with his mother and brother's family. He is described as a frank, big-hearted western fellow and a man easy to like.
Constable H J G Johnson arrested Ed Melton a colored man from Ochlockonee last night and jailed him on a larceny from the house charge involving goods taken from Mr William Drews. Melton formerly served time in the penitentiary for shooting a man.
The Waycross Herald urges merchants and professionals to promote themselves rather than expect others to advertise for them. It quotes the proverb that those who blow their own horn gain attention, while those who do not may find life a partial failure.
Mrs Randall was appointed chairman of a county committee to prepare an exhibit for the Atlanta exposition. She will solicit subscriptions to fund the exhibit and aims to make it a featured aspect of the great event. The directors seek earnest cooperation from town and county ladies in the effort.
Fourteen year old John Dahlberg was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Hurat on a mail box theft case at the local post office. He later confessed to taking mail from multiple boxes including a silk package and noted a bank note incident near Broad Street. Authorities anticipate transporting him to Savannah for court as Judge Speer presides.
A sanitary inspector is placed in charge of flue and chimney inspections citywide starting today. The effort follows the ordinance requiring permits and proper construction with marshal and fire chief oversight and penalties for violations.
Florida reports record lows with Jacksonville near twenty below. Across Texas Oklahoma South Carolina Ohio Georgia Tennessee snow and blistering winds collide with business shutdowns. Forecasters warn conditions may match December freezes as farmers fear crop loss and widespread disruption continues.
A Sunday blaze on Monroe Street in Thomasville destroyed the Grant cottage and heavily damaged the Miller and Holmes residences. Firefighters lacked water pressure due to frozen and burst pipes, delaying steam delivery. Est. losses include Grant at $830 insured, Miller at $3,000 with insufficient coverage, Holmes partially insured, with citizens calling for improved fire services.
A Florida snowstorm sweeping from Jacksonville to Tampa devastates the citrus belt. Reports show temperatures as low as 14 in parts of the peninsula with Orlando and Titusville hitting near 19 and 22. Citrus trees and vegetables suffer heavy losses, with 1,000,000 boxes of strawberries ruined and no early berries likely.
The Savannah Press portrays Captain Hansell as a respected Thomasville lawyer and former editor. It defends his character, noting his civic standing, calm dealings with creditors, and avoidance of political controversy while denying rumors of financial or professional compromise.
Judge Hansell concluded Brooks Superior Court sessions quicker than anticipated and adjourned Friday noon until the regular May term. Four murder cases were heard with one conviction, one conviction and mercy recommendation, and two acquittals. Jail roll lists twelve county inmates including three lunatics kept locally due to asylum overcrowding. Ground conditions halted Tallahassee road work briefly as cold froze the soil. water in a well froze over eight feet deep delaying access. Telephone exchange operates with subscribers signing up contracts under Superintendent Baweell. Rev J Mwr Ge Scott from Frank Wagnall publishers arrived in Thomasville for a short stay.
A telegram from the Windsor Hotel in Jacksonville arrives at Piney Woods noting cold weather in Florida. It quotes Brée and B. Steele discussing travel and a preference for Thomasville over Lake Worth as the season unfolds.
The first symptoms indicate rising vigor for fruit trees as cold weather returns. Despite harsh conditions, the cold appears to have beneficial effects, delaying early bloom and strengthening future fruiting prospects.
The article recounts Ed Mitchel a Black cotton warehouse worker living in a rural area who suffered a gunshot wound in 1874 the alleged accident involved another enslaved person and a ball lodged in his skull. After decades the flattened ball finally protruded near the root of his tongue last Saturday and was removed and kept by Ed.
Mr James F Evans representing the local board of underwriters urged council to address mismanagement at the Van Dyke and Miller fires. The council ordered an expert inspection, supervised by Chairman Jerger, with a report at today’s 4 PM meeting to fully investigate. Fire Chief Hansell offered efficiency improvements and the mayor and council pledged action.
Mrs Parker of Lexington Kentucky and her sister Miss Bergin have left for Florida to visit a brother. They made many friends in Thomasville during their stay who would be glad to see them again. A man who is known for leaving doors open was referred to in a harsh remark, indicating tension in the town.
The Hotel Brighton comes under new management by Mrs. M. J. Mortis, previously based in North Georgia.
Fire broke out in Moultrie on February 8 1895 at a tramé house in the business center. Citizens fought the blaze as winds shifted and prevented a full conflagration. J P Suara noted as a resident witnessing the event.
Mayor Herring’s police court saw two cases disposed. Mack Vickers Jr. was discharged after disorderly conduct proceedings. Annie Hadley pleaded guilty and paid five dollars and costs. Jose Perez was fined five dollars for contempt and the case was continued as he reportedly fled the town.
The La Gascogne reached New York today as Savannah reports snow across North Georgia. The night note from S. G. McLennon confirms the ship's arrival and the weather contrast between Georgia and New York.
Owing to most people leaving taps open the standpipe ran low over the last days. An air lift plant, installed weeks ago for emergencies, was activated Friday night and again yesterday. The machine operates well and delivers a strong flow from the well restoring a good water supply.
Darien Gazette notes Irish potatoes yield 100 bushels per acre, worth more than four cotton acres at current prices. It reports United States Marshal J. D. Hare passing through en route to Savannah for court and mentions a cornet solo by Mr. Roberts at the Methodist church.
Editorial briefs suggest persistence and grit while predicting a late cold spell will push people south. The Black-Watson contest timing remains unsettled and prospects look dim for Watson.
The piece notes Macon’s readiness to modernize with street paving and describes the city as waking up and one of the solid southern cities. It references memories of Grover Cleveland and John Carlile and mentions a large Indianap olis Dennison house hotel fire as a contrasting event.
The Atlanta Constitution notes relief as mills return to processing cotton. The article laments slowing cotton quality and identification of weak staple, yet highlights optimism with mills coming to boost production.
The Queen's speech was read to Members of Parliament in London as lawmakers gathered. Some British statesmen remain unsure about the government’s current direction and policies.
The criminal code lists seventy offenses punishable by death, all over a century old. The text argues stronger enforcement could benefit the country by applying these penalties more widely.
A diner jokes that holes in a napkin are clean while a waiter offers a replacement, capturing a light moment at Tit-Bite.
Turner was the sole Georgia congressman reported voting for the Springer bill. Black Van nise Livingston Maddox and Russell are among the negative votes. The remaining members did not appear to vote.
The Albany Hera ld notes that if half the towns backing the factories succeed, Georgia could gain more cotton mills than New England would retain, highlighting regional industrial tensions.
They claim a two thirds majority in the over house of the 54th congress will enable passage of bills over the president’s veto. Grover will veto vicious legislation all the same. that is his way.
The Rome Tribune highlights efforts to reorganize Tammany Hall and notes Kelly seeking work as the party restores cohesion. It laments the loss of spoils power and credits Montgomery Folsom as a standout figure whose column reflects optimistic, nostalgic views of bygone days and his musical metaphor for politics.
The Times-Union Jacksonville reports a Thursday night blizzard as the worst February storm in the state in memory. It says Florida fruit and early vegetables, including tropical and semitropical crops, were blasted by the cold and snow.
Dr Williams of Savannah said the Trilby sermon last Sunday found the book not immoral but very dangerous to read. He noted that all listeners who had not read it would likely buy or borrow a copy at once.
A Pennsylvania tramp is credited with a bizarre cache found including bread bologna coffee mutton chops salt rolls bread and butter a TALOT pocketknife soap pipe tobacco and cash. The soap spoils the disguise as a common hobo item drawing attention to the find.
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