Lightning Kills Three in Storm Near Town
A farmer Byer Brown was instantly killed by lightning while at work. Nearby farm hands escaped unharmed. Golfer Patrick Wilcox, 18, was knocked unconscious after a tree was struck. He survived, aided by rubber sole shoes. George Stephenson, 42, died several blocks away as lightning struck. doctors say it caused a heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byer Brown
Patrick Wilcox
Wilcox
George Stephenson
Po- Hee
Visitors from Valdosta and Atlanta Stop by
Mr. A. L. Pilowaen of Valdosta and Mr. J. B. McLaughlin of Atlanta were among the many visitors here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. A. L. Pilowaen
Valdosta
J. B. McLaughlin
Atlanta
Thomasville Weather Forecast 1925 June 2
Weather report from Thomasville Georgia notes generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. Observations show 1 pm readings with 69 low and 90 high, 41 percent humidity at 1 pm, 75 percent at 8 am, and a recent rainfall of 0.00 inches.
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Thomasville
Ain
Local residents and visitors noted in city social notices
A flurry of names visit and travel through Thomasville with guests from Meigs Albany Valdosta Coolidge and Atlanta. Notables include J A Bowers H C Cox and O M Smith as well as Mona Davidson and Ruth Carpenter visiting family and friends. Local businesses advertise vinyl flooring records and electrical work.
Cattle and Cemetery Site Talks in Local Council
Thomasville council discussed moving impounded cattle from the lot near the cemetery to the city downtown area on South Broad street. Alderman McDougald warned an injunction could stop such use of city land. The plan shifted to keeping animals near the cemetery for accessibility, while other discussions covered rail track work, dog rabies ordinances, and cemetery guard proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cha
Dixon
Ald
Broad Street
Tlere
dicDougald
Aldermanon
L. S. Crosby
Hansell
Obatco
Crosby
Thomasville
Alderman Herring
Alderman Herri
Local travelers return from Florida trip and rattlesnake noted
Mrs. S. Richy and Ola Sampson came home yesterday after visiting Miami Palm Beach St Petersburg Tampa and other Florida points. Chief A. B. Milton returned from Dallas where he attended a Confederate Veterans reunion at his son Hugh Milton's home. J. B. Hurst near Eason's Crossing killed a rattlesnake five and a half feet long and five inches in diameter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Milton
Dallas
Hugh Milton
J. B. Hurst
Eason’s Crossing
Fishing party to St Marks on Gulf sets sail this afternoon
A party leaving this afternoon for a fishing trip to St Marks on the Gulf includes Messrs Paul Searcy McChesney Jeffries Charlie Burch and Roy Hay. They plan to fish tomorrow and return home tomorrow evening. Also listed are numerous guests at the New Russell, with names from Atlanta Savannah Albany Macon and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marks
Gulf
Messra
Paul Searcy
McChesney Jeffries
Charlie Burch
Roy Hay
New Russell
H. H. Hudgins
Moultrie
J. T. Wheeler
Pavo
Burnside
Atlanta
J. W. Sealy
Tallahassee
C. Woodward
Savannah
Griffin
McKietheh
Laffitte
Ews
Samow
Terman Valdosta
C. A. Atkins
Arene A. Atkins, Jr
Macon
Fire Threatens Guyton Stores and Blacksmith Shop
A morning fire in Guyton Georgia damaged the Old blacksmith shop and Brannen’s wooden store near the station. Losses total about 8500 for Brannen with no insurance, Powers building and others ruined. fires sparked a circuit disruption and posters torn in the post office as town residents battled the blaze.
Woodman Circle Meeting Scheduled for Tomorrow Afternoon
A Woodman Circle meeting is set for tomorrow at 4 PM in Wethinston. The session is open to all eligible members and attendance is encouraged.
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Woodman Circle
Local visitors and residents spend day in town
Mr. P. Q. Bryan was among the visitors here today. Mr. G.B. McClelland of Albany attended to business interests. Mr. H. B. Lee of Waycross also spent hours here on business. Misses Myrtle Gandy and Bell Merchant returned home after visiting Lakeland, St. Petersburg, and Tampa last week.
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E. B. Askew
Moultrie
William E. Thomas
Valdosta
Golden Red Troop
Elizabeth
Hansell Street
Golden Ro
Franchold
Mr. P. Q. Bryan
G.B. McClelland
Albany
H. B. Lee
Waycross
Myrtle Gandy
Bell Merchant
Lakeland
St. Petersburg
Tampa
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Louis Steverman & Sons
J. B. Watkins & Co
J. T. Dixon
Haly
W. H. Burch & Son
Jacksonville
Dothan
Lone Star
Exide
Madison Street
W. B. Whiddon
Mgr
Empire Furniture Re
F. O. B. Pavo
Sherrod
Fire and Life
Lee E. Kelly
Parker Apartments
Coppage. Fruit Company
Will Ivey’s
Ruth Montgomery
Empire Furniture Store
J. O. Baxley
Jor
Crawford St
Warren Ave
W. M. Parker
Fairview
Parker-Jeffries Co
Seward St
Grady Street
Lee Kelly
Lawhead & Rackley
West Monroe St
Lee B. Kelly
Jefferson St
Worth Haddock
Tesco
J. T. Braswell
E. Jefferson St
Dunn
Weather Report
The
United States Weather Bureau
Mr. Nollen Camthers
J. A. Bowers
Fam‘ly of
Meigs
R. L. White Taxi Service
W. Jackson St
O. M. Smith
Empire Furniture
J. B. Shelton
B. K. Wilcox
Victor Red Seal Records
Cocroft Music Co
L. W. Branch
Quitman
Mona Davidson
Coolidge
Mrs
John Davidson
Electrica
Tommy Wertz
Georgia Tech
M. S. Harwell
Jim Russell
Florida
J. J. Willie, Jr
W. C. Hall
St. Augustine, Fla
Victor
RED Seal
Cogroft Music Co
Rob White
Becky White
Rob White, Jr
Highlands, N. C
E. ‘Woody
N. Broad St
Thomasville, Ga
Ruth Carpenter
C. Addison Trice
Dawson Street
O. P. Griffin
Canal Point
Fla
Clearwater
Miss Lester
Dents
Thomasvile
Will Gregret
Fry Tampa Tribune
N. C. Lyke Avenue
Bayshore
Hater
Mildred Lester
Lester
Lykes
Pinellas County
Mqnor
V. A. Théof
Harry Lester
Anter
Blanche Cloyd
Stre Lykes
Gus
Soli
E. Cunningham
Cunningham Investment
Lykey
W. ©. Thomas
Bealt
J. C. Baxley
Sampson
Optometrists
Golden Bros. CO
Guyton
G. W. ‘Griner
T P. Brannon
B. P. Powers
Powers
B. W. Cubbedge
Mr. Murphy
Mr. Brannén
Eula Powers
Dr. Powers
T. P. Brannen
J. W.usher
Petit.Jwrera
H. J. Macintyré
Thomas County
Georgia
Keer
W. H. Sweat
J. H. Clark
L. C. McLean
W. T. Wills
W. D. Riley
A. W. Willis
T. J. Wyche
Harry Lamb
J. F. Dickey
P. C. Brooks
R. J. “Mallard
McKinnon
L. Zegler
J. P.simpson
J. M. Rogers
L.baker
Hansell Sinclair
H. J. Macintyre
Sasser
J. A. Norwood
Roland
C. S. Forrest
S. R. ‘Moore
K. K. Mount
C. F. Roper
T. A. McIntosh
J. H. Wilson
James P. Smith
EB. M. Jr
White
S. C. Knapp
J. F. Smith
Chas. C. Pringle
W. A. Jr. Shumate
J. R. Taylor
W. A. Barrow
J. E. Hattaway
G. W. ‘Pittman
Walter C. Alligood
Reese
D. W. NeSmith
BD. J. Jr. Winn
T. D.groover
Oscar Lambert
W. C. Pilcher
J. L. Kelly
G. W. Redfearn
W. T. 8Land
E. C. Clay
J. P. Moller
A. W. Wilkes
Leo. Phillips
E. J. Carlton
H. F. Arthur
O. L.’ Jordan
C. O. Baker
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