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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
6
A local clothing store thanks patrons for past week and urges male shoppers to visit for spring and summer lines. The ad touts honest methods, quality American goods, Eagle brand shirts, and low prices with a focus on economy and satisfaction guarantees.
The fragment notes a Levy Mercantile Co location at Mitchell House Block in Thomaaville Georgia. It references Georgie and appears to be a partial street or property listing from an old town directory.
The lumber buyer for American Car and Foundry Company, Geo S Cox, relocates his office from Steyerman's building to the former Southern Express Company store on lower Broad street. Commissioner Maclean announces June 16 teacher examinations in Thomasville with white teachers at the courthouse and colored teachers at Broadnax school. The city council, after declining Pittman's resignation, appointed Mallette Ball Miller to urge him to withdraw. Pittman is regarded as a capable alderman by peers.
Mr J Hopkins found a two year old Negro child alone in the woods and placed it with a colored woman until parents could be found. A white woman in a house with Mrs Dohlberg at Madison Street died suddenly while cradle holding a newborn. An inquest was deemed unnecessary and burial by authorities expected. May 31.
Article reports rapid work on the Tifton, Thomasville and Gulf railroad with a large crew building a 1000 foot trestle over Big Creek. Track laying reached that point and trestle completion is expected in ten days, followed by more work toward Mitchell's pond. Trains could reach Thomasville within sixty days.
Train timetables on the Plant System are unsettled after a new schedule was tried systemwide except the third division. The L and N railroad complained the change did not connect, leading the Plant line to revert to the old timetable on that division. Savannah trains run late, with differing arrival times at Waycross and Savannah, and a new schedule is due next Sunday.
Monday evening Mr and Mrs B D Fudge gave a reception for Miss Nellie Henderson in the New Brighton parlors before her departure for home. Guests included Dr and Mrs Chandler of Montgomery Mrs Sparks and G W Ferrill with others. Music wit and conversation marked the pleasant gathering. Refreshments followed as attendees bade her goodbye.
Baston Singletary aged eleven died yesterday morning at his parents home in this county at 11 o clock. Funeral will be at the family burying ground near Bold Springs today conducted by Rev. J W Arnold.
The May 28 total solar eclipse in Barnesville Georgia proceeded on schedule with observers Profs. Hill and Ashmore confirming first contact. As totality began a bright pearly corona formed a double fan around the sun while prominences and polar streamers were visible, inspiring optimism for astronomical science.
Lord Roberts occupies Pretoria and accepts surrender terms. President Kruger flees by special train. rumors place him near Lorenzo Marques en route to Holland. A large gold consignment was sent ahead. London reports confirm Roberts as master of the capital and Kruger a fugitive.
Reverend W F Smith criticized local militiamen at a Methodist church sermon. He condemned alcohol at military events, citing guards armory beer taps and banquets in Bainbridge where both adults and youths drank. He urged Albany residents to oppose such practices and avoid repeating past incidents.
Atlanta May 29 The weekly weather bureau crop bulletin says the past week was favorable for crops with cool nights slowing cotton growth but not likely to cause lasting damage. Rains from the 23rd to 26th eased drought across the state. growing crops improved and labor in the southern section remains scarce.
The first solid refrigerator car of Georgia peaches for 1900 left Cordele at 2 PM carrying 585 crates of Sneed peaches. It was consigned to Henry Elwell & Co. of New York and routed to Savannah before joining passenger schedules. Tifton planned a second car for tomorrow as the big crop begins.
The failure of Seymour Johnson & Co. was announced at the New York Stock and Cotton Exchanges. Mr. Johnson said the firm has about 475000 dollars of loans outstanding, well secured by margins of 20 to 30 percent, with banks advised by the assignee to buy in the stock.
Martinsville Indiana May 29 W L Taylor former claimant for Kentucky governorship announces another campaign this fall on an anti-Goebel election law platform.
Washington May 29. Prominent Democratic figures allegedly push William R Hearst for vice president with internal sources saying he would fund the campaign and advertising. Dewey is reportedly approached but deemed not worth the price. The note ends with an unrelated line about a college senior.
The census begins June 1 across the nation and ends in cities two weeks later. Absentees should inform their local supervisor or leave a written memorandum with a responsible neighbor to ensure they are counted at their residence, as omissions affect local and state representation. The notice applies to population, farms, and manufacturing establishments and may be published in the press.
A. E. Lafay ette of Gregory Landing Missouri credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with saving his life nine years ago after doctors said he could not live. He says the medicine gave instant relief and has remained in his house since, calling it the best on earth. For sale by Thomas Dickinson druggist.
Gen. John B. Gordon led the opening of the tenth annual United Confederate Veterans reunion in Louisville with 3000 veterans and cheering crowds despite heavy rain. Georgia delegation entered with drum corps and a veteran carried the Third Georgia Infantry flag as “Dixie” and the rebel yell rang out.
News arriving yesterday from the region reports a fatal shooting last Saturday at a railroad camp near Big Creek. Eph Harrison, a colored worker, killed Jesse Thompson after an exchange over a pair of trousers. Harrison fled the scene and remains at large. The incident prompts editorial calls for unity among Georgia whites.
A severe sprain can disable for three to four weeks but many cases cure in less than a week using Chamberlains Pain Balm. Sold by Thomas Dickinson druggists.
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