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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
3
An advertisement touts Quinine and Iron as the most effective general tonic for malaria chill and fever with Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic noted for 30 years in the South. It claims the bitter components do not taste bitter but dissolve in stomach acids and invites readers to purchase from their druggist for 50 cents.
Beloved remedy touted to heal wounds burns ulcers and skin diseases claiming it helps pain and heals simultaneously. Promoted as a universally useful external treatment with new uses continually discovered and guaranteed by the druggist. Also features Laxative Bromo Quinine cold cure with price and box signature noted.
In Knoxville on May 30, Haynes Terry a deaf mute negro confessed in court to killing Russell Mann White and Mayme Steel and assaulting Carrie Mason and Mr and Mrs W R Mann at the Tennessee School for the Deaf and Vocational Education on March 17. He was sentenced to life in the penitentiary claiming fear of expulsion and mistaking school officials for victims.
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. ER. W. GROVE signature on each bottle. 25c. Stamps cough and headache and works off the cold.
The Primitive Baptists hold a three day yearly meeting beginning today at Mt Carmel Church five and 619 half miles north of town on the old County Line road. A morning sermon tomorrow followed by dinner on the ground and an afternoon sermon. Sunday includes the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper after the morning service. Elder Thomas, the pastor, will lead services and may be assisted. he will also preach at Young's College Auditorium Sunday night. The public is invited.
Atlanta May 30 Chief of Police James T L Beavers appears to have taken seriously an open letter from Carl Hutchens young attorney arguing that protected disorderly houses still exist in the city Beavers invited Hutchens to provide specific information on houses and promised action but Hutchens has failed to deliver details.
Washington May 30 report from the Agricultural Department says grasshopper invasions in New Mexico and Idaho are destroying crops valued at thousands of dollars in the affected districts.
A historic Waynesboro Georgia ad proclaims Dr Herrington's Liver Pills for Georgia People. The tonic promises cure for biliousness liver kidney and stomach disorders with testimonials from local figures and a 25 cent price per box. Mail order available with prepaid shipping if dealers lack stock.
Missoula Montana May 33 Frank Diamon arrested yesterday at Plains Montana is in jail here. He denied the remarkable confessions of a series of crimes he was alleged to have made including the murder of former Territorial Governor Thomas Francis Meagher. Diamon says he knows nothing of the Meagher murder beyond newspaper reports.
Twenty people were injured in a street car crash on the Akron Bedford Cleveland line near Akron Ohio today. The report notes many women and children among the injured with several in serious condition.
Brussels dispatch reports the Dourbeas of Orleans intends to start tomorrow a suit for separation alimony and restitution of large sums she says she advanced her husband in his battle against Prince Louis Philippe, the French pretender.
The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic drives out malaria and builds up the system. True tonic and pure appetizer for adults and children. 50c.
Fred Kolb rich clubman and son of a millionaire manufacturer is under arrest in Los Angeles charged with shooting Irene Noble age twenty two. The girl’s brother found her unconscious with Kolb on the phone summoning a doctor. Police found a letter on Noble’s person threatening self harm. The wound may be fatal.
The police board split over Chief Beaver. With one more supporting vote the mayor and foes could end Beaver’s tenure, but the minority blocked a challenge. Beaver now wields unprecedented power, effectively dictating patrol and promotion decisions.
Savannah May 31 The Board of Trade directors condemn New York and Philadelphia reports claiming the naval stores industry in the South is demoralized and paralyzed. They call the reports highly pessimistic unfounded and injurious to producers workers and merchants in the trade.
A Lamar South Carolina report says P B McLendon his wife and five boarders were violently sick last night from ptomaine poisoning suspected from tainted beef. Seven victims are believed out of danger now.
In Mexico City on May 3 Provisional President Huerta has not indicated when he will issue the decree for a presidential election. Both houses of Congress have passed a measure fixing October 26 as the election date. Felix Diaz is the only declared candidate, with Manuel Calero and Francisco De La Barra also expected to run.
Report from Laredo Texas says twenty five Mexican Federals and Constitutionalists were killed in a morning battle in the Rio Grande basin near Laredo. About twenty rebels crossed the border and were captured by the Fourteenth United States Cavalry. Col Geronimo Villa led two hundred Federals in a surprise attack on two hundred Carranza forces, using machine guns and causing heavy casualties. An American named Paul Mason was said to have played a key directing role in the assault.
Senate Judiciary Committee named Overman Reed Walsh Cummins and Nelson to a sub committee to probe the tariff lobby. The panel will begin hearings next week with witnesses called alphabetically and may invite President Wilson to testify. The inquiry aims to test charges that lobbyists threaten the tariff bill’s integrity.
Rome May 31 Professors Scala and Alessandra of the Institute of Hygiene Rome declare Pellagra is caused by water infected with flintstone in a colloidal solution. They deny bad corn as the cause and say infected water can be made safe by adding carbonated chalk.
New York May 31 three youths under seventeen are held as the bandits who with pistols held up fifteen men at the Athletic Club last night. Police captured the youths moments after they backed out of the club.
A stream of visitors and residents occupies Thomasville scenes with R R Hopkins of Be Brunswick and J T Culpepper in town alongside Miss Marion Wakefield of Apalachicola visiting Mrs J W Peacock. Also present are Mrs Byron Baggs of Camilla visiting Mrs Taylor Mitchell and other locals including Abbott Turner of Columbus guesting with parents on Jackson Street.
Washington May 31 The Senate Finance Sub-committee pressed on with tariff bill schedules and discussed amending the anti-damping clause for free list articles and a provision to require manufacturers to show their books to customs agents. Neither chamber was in session today.
Atlanta May 31 A bill to abolish martial law in Georgia will be introduced in the coming session. It faces warm debate with Chief supporter Mr Slade of Muscogee criticizing the militia over events at Augusta and opposing licensing soldiers to shoot and military court martial rulings.
General Charles P. Hansall returned from Chattanooga where he attended the Confederate Re Union. The rest of the Thomasville party was due to arrive tonight.
The Committee on Education and Labor begins work on a Senate investigation into conditions in the West Virginia coal strike area. A sub-committee will visit the district to hear testimony from operators, strikers, and military officers as Senators Swanson, Martin, Borah, Shields, and Kenyon lead the inquiry.
W. C. Morgan and Mrs. T E Amason announce a limited 26 day dental special at their Bright on Building office. They note the address and invite local residents to take advantage of reduced prices. Mrs Amason has returned to Thomasville after two weeks with relatives in Vienna and Central Georgia cities.
Tokyo notes discuss California land litigation questions and a proposed Japanese association in the United States. Officials expect a further US response and favor forming a cooperative body to seek a new treaty or changes to naturalization laws.
In Washington on May 31 the House Republicans caucussed on minority assignments for several committees. Most assignments mirror those from the last Congress. Democrats plan to tackle the majority party’s committee organization at their caucus Monday.
Forty six children aged three and up were still unclaimed by their parents at the Children's Society Headquarters in New York after holiday crowds.
Mrs Sarah Stevens, once healthy and confident, told attorney Harry Etheridge she feared death was near and asked him to review her will. The document, reportedly prepared weeks earlier, was not found after the McDonough Road fire that killed her and her adopted daughter. Etheridge recalls the husband would receive a life interest with remainder to the two children.
Madrid reports the king’s military aide recounts a fatal incident near Utrera where a girl playing on a railroad crossing was struck by the king’s train. The monarch leapt from a moving car to aid the wounded child, but she died minutes later. He gave money to the grieving mother before departure.
Friends report Dr B H Inagram has made progress after several days in City Hospital with blood poisoning. Empire League President Groover appoints Fort McAfee as umpire, replacing Bennett amid club criticism. Fort McAfee is known from Thomasville and is expected to be popular across the circuit.
Noted farmer J. B. Logan grows a striking eight week old corn on W. A. Watt’s two mile from town place. The tall plants tower over Logan in a field praised for uniform height and abundance. Logan aims to enter the county fair corn prize this fall with a likely strong showing.
Local druggists advertise Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable remedy that regulates the liver without hindering work or play. The Peacock Mash drug store offers a money back guarantee of 50 cents if customers are not satisfied, emphasizing its safety and reliability.
New York May 31 Charles Hubbard a prizefighter is dying in a hospital from nine bullet wounds believed fired in a duel with an unidentified man earlier today. Hubbard another man and a woman rode a taxi to a Chinatown trip The cab stopped at Thirty-Eighth Street and the men exchanged shots while the woman watched Hubbard fell as his opponent and the woman fled in the taxi.
A Saturday night wind storm spanned the state causing general damages towns report. Some fatalities occurred while scattered injuries and property loss including Neel's Department store where a large plate glass pane shattered from a partly erected awning frame.
Mr. J. B. Jones, the I. C. 5S representative for this district, has returned to Thomasville after visiting several South Georgia towns. Most of the teachers of the Thomasville Public Schools who are elsewhere have left the city and will spend the summer at their homes.
Mr. James Francis Elder arrived in Savannah to assume the role of assistant cashier at the Southern Express Company.
Mr Lee from Columbus arrives Saturday night to take charge of the gymnasium work for the Y M C A. He is described as thoroughly competent and will be a valuable assistant, beginning work at once.
Mr. Lee Wheelhouse who came with Messrs Down and Rainey to install machinery at the Georgia Novelty Trunk Co. left this morning for Petersburg Virginia. He hopes to return to Thomasville and its citizens, praising the plant as the best equipped small trunk factory he has seen and noting familiarity with Petersburg Richmond and Baltimore trunk factories. Friends wish him a safe trip and speedy return.
In Paris on June 2 the International Women's Congress opens with discussion planned on suffrage. Other topics scheduled include hygiene education and women's work shaping the session agenda.
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