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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1901
Page
1
A column of brief items from Thomasville and nearby, covering deaths and funeral details for Mrs. Baker, honors for Dr Watkins, town officials changes, and railway depot improvements. It notes Col J W Hightower relocating to Thomasville, Janie Alexander joining the Constitution office, and Alderman Pringle buying a horse for the fire department. The piece also mentions a plant system depot upgrade and a picnic at Miller springs.
Invitations are issued for the June 5 ceremony at the Episcopal church uniting Mr. R R Turnbull, assistant cashier at Jefferson County State Bank and town council member, with Miss Carrie Belle Tucker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J H Tucker. After the wedding the couple will travel to Buffalo and other Georgia destinations.
A Thomasville crowd rides to Valdosta and back by rail with two sections. A clash with local Black travelers leads to four Thomasville men injured, arrests made, and a judge to determine fault. Separate Lake Miccosukie trip described as a joyful, rain soaked outing with fishing and merrymaking.
A pupil group at South Georgia College contributed a small sum to the Winnie Davis Memorial. A note to Professor C. Dean, dated May 23, 1901 from Thomasville, thanks him for his aid and a five dollar check. Mrs. S Allen Jones chairs the district UDC committee.
The Thomasville Electric Light Company invites public attention to its new plant now supplying town lights. Superintendent Brodie arranged a tour of the facility showing three dynamos two engines and two boilers ready to run separately or together. The old machinery is being moved to the new plant and will ensure ample capacity for future growth. Consumers are urged to review the advertisement for details.
Daily T. E. May 28 notes Tom Bottoms excursion to Tampa last night between eight and nine. two sections of ten cars each were filled. one section traveled from Montgomery and the other was made up locally. eighty one tickets were sold here and the end was about even. Col. Je Dillon returned from a visit to North Carolina.
Quitman proud of its strong team that boosted town pride and amusement. Thomasville ready to join with others but demands use of home players. Each town has material for a good club and plans to cooperate in forming a league.
Ernest Bryant, a known local youth, is jailed at Thomas County for stealing from H H Vann, a Jackson Street butcher. After Vann left his store unlocked, Bryant took about $2100. police tracked him to Sandy Bottom where twenty dollars was recovered.
Pekin reports May 27 suggest Britain will accept a four hundred fifty million taels cap on China's indemnity, likely by week’s end. If so United States Special Commissioner Rockhill would hail it as an American victory though his own earlier limit of 310 million taels was the initial position. The Augusta Herald remarks on advice to enter politics or publish a newspaper for those with funds.
Weather report notes a cold snap with no damage reported in the affected section. No injuries or disruptions recorded, and officials urge residents to stay warm and monitor updates.
The Allen Normal School held its annual commencement over Sunday and into Monday evening with Rev. Wm. Peonewers delivering the sermon on Life Through Love at Bethany Church. A concert followed featuring piano duets, choruses, recitations, songs, and drills. The large audience praised the pupils for their careful instruction and performance.
A neighboring town gentleman visits Thomasville with horse and buggy and mocks a stable boy’s abilities. He speaks in elevated terms about feeding the horse, prompting a jesting reply from the darkey and a hearty laugh from onlookers. The episode satirizes pretentious language and local bravado.
A well near Sour Lake hotel in Texas erupted at 5 yesterday evening, flowing 15 000 barrels per day. The strike, 20 miles from Beaumont, renews excitement across the state and triggers a rush to the new district.
A passenger arrival on the steamer Tees reports sea clean up at Dawson estimated at 80 million dollars.
Albert L. Johnson argues for electric transportation and a ground up overhaul of rail systems, predicting lower fares and reduced crowds, while Philadelphia Presbyterians debate revising the Confession of Faith with strong speeches for and against change.
The Marietta Journal condemns idleness and the urge to live without toil. It argues society suffers when people avoid honest labor and that all should perform a fair share of work in offices farms stores shops banks and other duties for genuine happiness.
The Presbyterian General Assembly adopted the revision committee report and urged forming a committee to draft a new confession of faith with amendments. Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church was chosen as next year’s meeting site, and Los Angeles was proposed as the 1903 convention city.
The speaker anticipates reactions to the forthcoming Supreme Court decision in the Park case noting a chorus of self-justifying remarks. The remark signals expectation of divided interpretations and debate once the ruling is released.
Fragmentary passage references Hanna pushing away a crown and Heath being hidden. Mentions Cesar and recurring actions by ancients, suggesting ritual or symbolic acts. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond generic names.
In Gaffney a heated exchange leads U S Senators Tillman and McLaurin to resign their seats and trigger a joint state canvass. The resignations to Gov McSweeney set up a November Democratic primary to decide which senator serves the remainder of the terms.
In San Francisco on May 23 Mrs. McKinley rises early to wave goodbye from her window as the president prepares for a military review. Doctors will decide by noon tomorrow whether the party heads east at 10 o clock Saturday morning.
The Shamrock hull is not damaged but will be docked for a thorough examination. Sir Thomas Lipton, George Watson, and W G Jameson inspected the yacht and judged six weeks enough to return it to racing trim, with a likely request to delay the cup race date accordingly.
Raleigh dispatch says Gov Aycock reports Caledonia state penitentiary farm destroyed by Roanoke River flood. About 200 acres of wheat lost and total flood damage in the state running to millions of dollars. Last night’s rain added 1.5 to 2.5 inches and more rain is expected tonight as local streams rise.
New York notes a sluggish trend affecting Philadelphia and nearby markets. Officials caution delays may impact schedules and outcomes, urging caution and readiness for adjustments. The warning underscores the cross city economic jitters and potential policy ripple effects.
A collection of concise editorials notes political debates about a possible third McKinley term and state librarian applicants. It also jokes about oil booms in Texas and social fixtures like Wesleyan Female College. The entries touch on industry, finance, and public figures with a satirical edge.
Reports from Washington say the Supreme Court will hold that the constitution does not follow the flag. The ruling would establish a new and startling doctrine.
A state supreme court ruling in the treasurer’s case is expected in a few days. The decision may settle the long standing dispute over the status of the public property fund.
The Sparta Ishmaelite argues officials should not be punished for honesty as a Georgia issue. The Northern General Assembly of the Presbyterian church in Philadelphia notes a drop in men studying for the ministry. The Savannah Press quips about the sphinx in Egypt, noting no response and implying a gender remark.
The Atlanta News mocks school commencements as a path to national saving. A South Carolina wife elopes with another man and her husband offers a reward to the lover to return half the $3,800 stolen, keeping the rest. Carnegie’s philanthropy totals $40,000,000, with $30,000,000 to U.S. institutions and $10,000,000 to European ones, mainly Scotland.
The Constitution pages discuss belief in hades with a lively controversy among writers. The piece notes advances in telegraphy by Henry A Rowland, now reaching Germany, enabling eight messages on one wire at forty words a minute via a typewriter like keyboard and capable of printing or tape recording at the receiving end.
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