25 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1899
Page
1
Fragmentary text shows a residence listing Gordon Avenue with P O Box 95 and a date 1 28. The line References-Any of my former parishioners appears, implying a contact or notice context. The message lacks complete details or actionable items.
A historical notice invites travelers to Jeruse Farm promising pure air and a healthy high location. It advertises new rooms and comfortable accommodations with Jersey milk, a fish pond, rowboats, and livery from city stables at similar rates. It excludes very sick persons and young children. Mail arrives twice daily.
Gardeners are replanting as wood haulers slow after a cold snap. Judge Roddenberg returns after a brief disposition. Ke. E. Bartlett’s Hess machine fire destroys it in Bainbridge. insured for 3800 dollars. Pension notices for invalid soldiers announced. Thomasville district director Robt. N. McKinnon named for Farmers Mutual Insurance. Pears fared best, LeContes hit hard. fight over charter lines to Thomasville fuels local interest. Any line, O Lord.
Rev Huckabes representing the Orphan's Home at Macon preached two fine sermons at the Methodist church Sunday. The infant child of Mr and Mrs J L Chason six weeks old died night before last. The bereaved couple have the sympathy of all.
Judge Hansell granted a temporary restraining order for the Tifton Thomasville Gulf Railroad against the Georgia Northern Railroad in a dispute over building rights from Monitrie to Thomasville. The order bars interference and further seedings until a hearing set for March 10.
Mr. John Eason warned of deep frost with water freezing to 380 inches on his farm and briars killed to the ground. He fears the blackberry crop will fail this summer, signaling a harsh season for editors and residents.
The California volunteers abandoned Guadaloupe Church at 5 am and moved to San Pedro Macati. Rebels still hold areas around Guadaloupe Pasig and Patero as gunboats struggle to dislodge them. Heat reduces shading for troops and divides McArthur and King forces along the line.
The Moultrie Observer reports a new Ga Northern Railway Co line born overnight in Moultrie. C W Pidcock oversees construction with rails and ties in place, aiming for a two mile cross over the Ochlockonee River and eventual Thomasville reach before tourists depart.
About seventy five Minnesota citizens aboard the Minneapolis Journal Special Excursion to Florida and Cuba arrived in Thomasville after visiting Pensacola New Orleans and other Gulf coast points. They praised Thomasville calling it the winter home of choice and planned a Havana visit before heading north via Savannah and Charleston.
A late Philadelphia Record excerpt describes a near 48 hour prostration as a snowstorm expands chaos across the city. Traffic and business are at a standstill with relief slow. the storm dumped nearly 20 inches in 51 hours, the heaviest continuous fall on record, surpassing the blizzard of 188.
The raid captured a rudely built still of about fifteen gallons owned by T. M. Mills. Mills was arrested and bound over by Commissioner Smith to the U.S. circuit courts in $100 bail. Marshal Dismukes transported the still to Thomasville for processing.
Atlanta February 17 Secretary of State Cook is enjoined from granting a charter extension to the Georgia Northern Railroad which seeks to build to Thomasville from Moultrie Revealing a dispute with the Titon Thomasville and Gulf Railroad Company the case heads to a hearing on February 22 Judge Candler granted a temporary injunction pending the hearing
Paris reports Emile Loubet elected president with 483 votes to 270 for Meline as the National Assembly met at Versailles. The session featured protests over tribune access and a lively, partisan show as voting began with Doucettes and DeRoulde urging speakers before expulsion. Washington updates cover a beef controversy court of inquiry and remarks by General Miles amid related press interviews.
In Atlanta on February 16 a clash emerged between the Tifton Thomasville and Gulf Railroad seeking a new charter and the Georgia Northern Railway seeking a charter amendment to extend to Thomasville. Col J P Smith for Georgia Northern appeared at the secretary of state but no action occurred as Tifton Thomasville and Gulf requested to be heard. The dispute centers on line boundaries and good faith in charter requests with Georgia Northern opposing the expansion arguing it encroaches on its territory.
Paris reports President Felix Faure died at 10 o'clock after a three hour illness due to apoplexy. His heart was known weak. a 6 30 pm message to Premier Dupuy announced the illness. Dupuy went to the Elysee, medical efforts failed, and the flag at the Elysee was lowered to half mast.
Washington Feb 17 The senate committee on commerce completed its consideration of the river and harbor bill adding a provision for the Nicaragua canal. The bill has not been printed as completed and will not be reported until tomorrow.
Paris reports the funeral will be held next Thursday at Notre Dame Cathedral with interment at Pere Lachaise Cemetery. The senate and chamber of deputies adjourned in mourning. The death certificate cites brain congestion and hemorrhage as the cause.
The Richmond Virginia report notes a rising flood with high water fears realized by the increased volume and ice from the Upper James and back water from gorging ice. Citizens fear a heavy flood while commerce in horses and mules remains brisk over several weeks.
The six day race finished at 10 15 p m, 39 minutes early, with Miller leading at 2192 miles and Anéonson close behind at 2146. Fredericks posted 2090 miles, Hale 2082, Gimm 2060, Nawa 2012, Alberts 1128 miles, Barnaby 1792, Pilkington 1729, Lawson 1635, Juliis 1501, Ashinger 1500 miles.
An express train from Calais bound for Brussels collided with a stationary train in a forest near Brussels. Dozens of passengers died and many more were seriously injured.
San Francisco February 18 Miller holds first place in the six day bicycle race with 1734 miles at 10 am. Gimm 1598 Aaronson 1675 Hale 1609 Frederick 1 60 Alberts 11 596. Miller is 105 miles ahead of his previous record.
Senor Agoncillo and Senor Marti depart Montreal at six p m bound for New York en route to London. Expected to sail the American liner St Paul on Wednesday marking the next leg of their journey.
Washington February 20 The house committee on appropriations ordered a favorable report on the bill to pay Spain twenty million dollars for the Philippines.
Washington reports the National Council of Women and the National Congress of Mothers adopted regulations today restricting the seating of Brigham Roberts of Utah in Congress during their session.
The Thomasville District of the Methodist church will hold its annual session in Bainbridge starting March 7. Eighteen to twenty ministers are expected to attend and Rev. Dr. J O Branch will preside. The two to three day meeting will discuss missionary and revival interests.
Judge Montgomery has prepared the payments as ex Confederates draw their yearly stipend this week.
Comptroller General Wright reports many bicycle firms in Georgia have not paid the new 100 bicycle tax, with serial notices issued and probable indictments and grand jury action. Several sewing machine firms also owe 200 and 25 per agent, while some bicycle companies are already compliant. sources cite frustration over nonpayment and legal violations.
A collage of poems and quotations about love death and marriage features lines on words and consolation after death. It cites figures from Shakespeare Humboldt Byron Burns Victoria Bulwer Washington Adams Milton and others, then notes political mentions. The piece ends with remarks on thawing, trusts, canal bills, and European events.
The Mallory Line steamer City San Antonio reached Brunswick, Georgia, three days overdue from New York and Boston. Captain Avery called the experience the worst of his life, detailing a blinding storm that forced the vessel to heave to. Anchors were lost, decks flooded, and seas were heavy as passengers, including northern tourists bound for Florida, endured a perilous passage.
The text questions the proliferation of commissions and proposes making some commissions responsible for consuming the produced goods, hinting at reform to curb the endless chain racket.
A new Mormon church opens in Atlanta signaling a cosmopolitan religious development. Spain seeks 20,000,000 dollars for the Philippines and fears possible garnishment amid unsettled negotiations.
An earthquake disrupted the Tennessee and Virginia region during a cold snap. Residents felt shaking as the winter freeze intensified concerns about infrastructure and safety.
The report states Congress will not pass the anti scalping bill this session describing another omission.
Local report says an unidentified man in Atlanta stole an overcoat during a blizzard, fueling paranoia as residents discuss the unusual crime and weather disruption. Police调查 ongoing with no arrests announced.
The text notes signs of spring appearing with hope for timely arrival and signals a complex situation in Washington with a potential extra session after all.
The speaker urges sending in the archipelago with about two hundred ships and a 60,000 man army. War would bear Sherman’s minimal army concept to avoid a costly standing force as the United States faces Aguinaldo and American resistance.
The house struck out the twenty million dollar appropriation to pay Spain, triggering a sharp Republican protest and wider public outcry over the budget decision.
Dr. Mary Walker is excluded from the senate gallery in Washington amid reports she sleeps and snores, provoking concerns over decorum and dignity in the chamber.
The president stated in Boston his intent to retain the Philippines, while later the people are expected to express readiness to release them at the first chance.
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