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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
6
Georgia Thomas County notice by William M. Jones Ordinary requiring creditors and next of kin to appear at his office within the legal time to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to L F Rehberg on the estate of A Huber. Dated May 1 1905.
The article describes Boer tobacco grown in Natal and Cape Colony, sold by the roll or sack for about 8 dollars a pound in rolls. White men use it to reward Kaffir servants, and traders employ it to curry native favor, with claims it deters visitors by offering a pipe.
An expository piece urges immediate action to seize chances rather than wait. It contrasts alert workers who spot openings with those who are “opportunity blind.” Quoted examples include Bunyan and Parker or Stone recognizing chances in unlikely places.
A Good Housekeeping note by Helen Johnson advises reforming Sunday eating to fewer light meals. If three light meals fit, prefer them. otherwise limit to two and avoid heavy digestion.
The narrator recalls hearing provincial phrases in Philadelphia. A street vendor uses the word off to mean from. A shopper asks for mutton to make props, misunderstanding the clerk who directs her to the butcher and mocks the misusage. The piece reflects period humor in everyday exchanges.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve penetrates pores with antiseptic rubefacient and healing influence to subdue inflammation and cure Bois Buros cuts eczema tetter ringworm and all skin diseases. A specific for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles. The original gentive Witch Hazel Salve is made by E O DeWitt Co and sold by Bracey Pharmacy Co.
A petition filed with the Board of County Commissioners asks to open a public road starting at the old stage road near Holier place and running east through lots 82 81 and 120 in the 11th district, extending through lots 22 and 25 to intersect the Ochlockonee and Chaistain road at the new school house. The petition will be acted upon at the board's next regular meeting on the first Tuesday in May.
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Thomas County Georgia the administrator James F Evans will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in June 1905 at the county courthouse the undivided one sixth interest in the house and lot at the corner of Remington avenue and Love street Thomasville known as the J and Evans residence. The sale is conducted for the R R Evans estate with cash terms.
W R Forster administrator of B S Bailey petitions for discharge after asserting full administration of E S Bailey estate. Citations issued to kindred and creditors to show cause why discharge and letters of dismission should not be granted on the first Monday in June 1908. Filed and recorded.
Thomas County will hold a public sale by order of the Court of Ordinary at the Thomasville courthouse during legal hours. The property includes two vacant lots on Campbell street Nos. 9 and 10 in block E, a house and lot No. 8 in block C, and four lots Nos. 7–10 in block B fronting Campbell street with alley rear lines, all in Fairview subdivision. M. A. Fleetwood, Admr. Minnie Parish. 5-6-4.
Coventry Patmore’s talk, as Mr Gosse describes it, shocked listeners with a striking remark about an accomplished writer friend. He praised Herrick then dismissed him as a brilliant insect, provoking universal protest. later he compared Goethe to a brilliant insect in a similar vein.
In a genteel living room Mrs Carter reproves her daughter Isvelyn for an icy greeting to Mr Lamon. The daughter counters that the mother and the guest misread the warmth of their tones as the bore among the family notes social script and propriety are examined.
Guardian H Brown seeks court permission to sell turpentine privileges on timber lands in lots 361 and 400, 19th District, for Gussie and Winnie Slater minors. Hearing set before the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in June 1905. May 1, 1905. Wm M Jones Ordinary.
W W Brooks administrator asks the court to discharge from administration of the estate of Joseph F Mallard. He cites full administration and requires all concerned to show cause why letters of dismission should not be granted on the first Monday in June 1905.
The passage records a remark attributed to Sir William Ruatnsay praising Newton’s era and noting humanity as beginners gathering pebbles from an vast unknown ocean of knowledge. It emphasizes ongoing learning and exploration of the world and existence.
Fragmentary old Philadelphia Times excerpt shows a dialog about a man named Reeley seeking his daughters hand and an older man as the mark. The text is incomplete and unclear.
Executors B. H. Wright and A. P. Wright announce a public auction of 125.4 acres in the 13th District Thomas County part of lots 41 and 42. The sale is at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in June 1905 during usual hours, to the highest cash bidder. The land is bounded by the Boulevard and the Atlantic Coast Line railroad right of way and is part of the estate of A. P. Wright deceased.
The notice states that John H. Lewis, the retiring member, will not be responsible for the debts or contracts made by the firm after retirement.
M A Fleetwood county administrator applies for permanent administrator with will annexed on estate of Tena Mitchell. Hearing set at regular term of the Court of Ordinary on first Monday in June 1905. Witness dated May 2 1905.
Southern Wholesale Jewelry Co. et al vs LeRoy Sampson in Thomas Superior Court. Notice to non resident defendant to appear at October Term 1905 and July 3 1905 to show cause why a temporary receiver should not be extended and made permanent. Judge R G Mitchell signs.
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