Thom asville to vote on school bonds in June election
Notice announces an election in Thomasville on June 10 1914 to decide issuing twenty thousand dollars in school bonds. Bonds would be 4 percent interest, payable semi annu ally, with forty bonds of 500 each, due within 30 years. Registration to be opened April 28 for qualified voters under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
State of Georgia
State of
Georgia
Thomas County
Nemasville
Georgia to Consider Board Term Change for City Schools
At the next session the General Assembly will consider a bill to amend a 1990 Thomasville public schools act. It proposes changing the Board of Education term length to four years and covers related purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of Georgia
Thomasville
Thomas County
Georgia
Spo
Board of Education
Libel for divorce in Thomas Superior Court 1914
In the April term 1914 Mack E H Moseley sues Eugenia Moseley. Eugenia Moseley is commanded to appear at the next term of the Thomas County Georgia Superior Court to answer the petition. The court will proceed if she fails to appear. Witness Judge Wm H Thomas. Dated April 23 1914. Groover deputy clerk.
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Thomas Superior
Mack EH. Moseley
Eugenia “Moseley
Eugenia Moseley
Superior Court
Thomas County
Georgia
Thomas
Groover
No Fence Election Invited in Thomas County Georgia
Fifty or more freeholders petitioned the Thomas County Ordinary to call a no fence election under the 1910 Code. The vote will be on whether to permit a war fence or no fence in each militia district with election rules as for General Assembly members, set for April 14, 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Wm.m. Jones
Thomas County
Georgia
Thomas
Bach
General ,Assembly
Wm. M. Jones
Bond Election Notice for Thomasville Georgia 1914
Notice to qualified voters of Thomasville Georgia that a bond election will be held June 10 1914. The vote determines bond issuance by the city per ordinance adopted April 27 1914 detailing bond amount purpose interest rate, annual payments, and full retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Georgia
Mexican Arms Held Up In New York Port
Five hundred tons of ammunition for the Mexican Constitutionalists arrive from Bridgeport but will not be allowed to leave port. Customs officials say vessels bearing arms for Mexican factions will be refused clearance papers.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Washington
Motorcycle Fatalities Rock Pittsburg Track Scene
Two riders Archer Armstrong of New York and William H. Vanderberg of Philadelphia died or are near death after a motorcycle accident at a Pittsburg track. A dozen spectators were injured with varying severity. Witnesses describe the collision as chaotic and tragic with emergency crews responding quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Archer Armstrong
New York
William H. Vanderberg
Philadelphia
Fletcher 19 Nominee For Senate From Florida
Tampa report notes U S Senator Fletcher renominated with clear majority over Stockton. Opponents Angle and Deberry concede in the First Florida District race. In Third District Emmett Wilson and others seek renomination. Sears appears winner in the Fourth District over five foes with Clende Engle last. McRae reelected agriculture commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Florida
Tampa
Fla
M. Sparkman
A. J.angle
J. Fred Deberry
Frank Clark
Emmett
Wilson
W. J. Sears
Clende
L'Engle
United States
Mece Stockton
Shackleford
John
Avery
Wial McRae
White Wolf Still Loots Pekin China Provinces
The Chinese brigand known as White Wolf is reported looting and burning villages in Kansu Province after previously devastating three regions. Ning Chow and Tao Chow were attacked, and the Tibetan Lama monastery burned. Americans in the monastery are feared dead or missing.
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Pekin
China
Kansu
Ning Chow
Tao ‘Chow
New York
Donaldsonville Editor Mr. Majors Travels Through Thomasville
Mr. R. EB. L. Majors editor of the Donaldsonville Enterprise, with his wife, rode through Thomasville on Thursday afternoon while en route to Cordele.
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R. EB. L. Majors
The
Donaldsonville
Oil Interests Protected in Mexican Fields Accord
Washington reports a new agreement protects citizens of the United States Great Britain and The Netherlands now operating in Mexican oil fields. The pact vows diplomatic support and aims to curb adventurers in the troubled zone. The latest Constitutionalists decree sets oil tax at twenty cents a ton replacing Huerta's 75 cent rate in the Tampico District.
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Washington
United
States
Great Britain
Netherlands
Huerta
Tampico
Springbill Notes Reflect Warm Weather and Local Shifts
The piece notes warm weather with a recent rain aiding crops. It mentions J. S. Wilson returning from Florida, A. P. McCroskey visiting in Nashville, and social visits among local residents including Chason, Watson, Wilson, Ruth Wilson, Ila McMillan, Vannie Sanders, Bessie Sasser, and W. H. Sasser. It references the July 1 no fence election and describes a bee cutting event with J. W. Rich and J. W. Wilson families harvesting honey. Mrs. Jones remains ill care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Wilson
Florida
A. P. McCroskey
Nashville
J. W. Wilson
Jim Chason
Ola Chason
H. W. Watson
Union
Ila McMillan
Vannie Sanders
Ruth Wilson
Bessie Sasser
W. H. Sasser
Wesley Chason
Pine Park
Collings
Mary Rich
Mr Jones
Pine Creek
Words of Praise for Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy
A Roanoke Texas reader extols Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy noting rapid relief from pain and improved appetite after five treatments. The letter claims the remedy clears intestinal clogging and eliminates stomach and intestinal discomfort without surgery. It urges readers to consult their druggist or request a free booklet from Mayr Mfg Chemist in Chicago.
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Roanoke
Texas
Mayr
al Ponte
Hemedy
Aris
Mayr Mfg
Whiting
Chicago
Tax talk and weather mix in Hummerhill Mews notes
Item reflects on tax poll, urging assessors to visit taxpayers to ensure justice and lawful inventories. Mentions local social visits, a Unity Sunday School picnic, and concerns about Mrs Mary Turner’s health, with several residents named in passing.
Empress of Ireland Disaster Brings Inquest Proceedings
Montréal reports say two nautical assessors a marine engineer and a naval architect will help the Royal Commission investigating the Empress of Ireland disaster. Lord Mercy will represent England. Canadian members include Chief Justices Ezekiel McLeod and Adolph Ruthier. Public funerals begin with nine crew buried as the inquiry aims to fix blame and improve river safety. Identification of recovered bodies proves difficult amid extensive damage and disputed ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montréal
Royal Commission
Lord Mercy
England
Ezekiel Mcleod
New Brunswick
Sir Adolph Ruthier
Quebec
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Québec
Royal Canadian Band
L Ucal
Essex
Board of Inquiry
Storstad
Empress
St.Lawrence
Adolph Routhier
Court of the Admiralty of
Nzckiel McLeod
Admiralty Court of
George L. Aux
British Board of Trade
Price
Miss Townsend
New Zealand
Miss Lecter
McCarty Receives Unanimous Call From Augusta Church
The Reed Memorial Presbyterian Church in Augusta extended a unanimous call to Rev. S L McCarty, pastor of the local Presbyterian church, with his decision pending. He has served Thomasville for eleven years after coming from Tallahassee and is highly regarded by townspeople.
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Presbyterian Church
Augusta
Reed Memorial Presbyterian Church
S.L. McCarty
McCarty
Thomasville
Tallahassee
Prominent Chason Couple Spent Wednesday in Thomasville
Mr and Mrs Carl Brady prominent residents of the Chason School community were seen in Thomasville on Wednesday for shopping.
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Carl Brady
Chason School
Thomasville
Notes on Merriville Picnic and Local Visits
Several MccGranites attended the picnic at Merrillville last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Billis Sherrod visited the former's father J A Sherrod last week. Mrs Berta Drew and children are visiting Mrs Jim Prosser at Berlin this week. Mr and Mrs Allie Coffee visited the latter's parents J R Sherrod last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Park
Iverson Hobbs
Josephine Hobbs
Bessie Sherrod
Pearl
Rosa Lee Rogers
Pearl Laster
Melton Herndon
M.N. Hobbs
Sallie Hobbs
C. J. ‘Prosser
Annie Prosser
W. I. Hobbs
John Redding
T. A. Redding
Family avoids serious sickness in McDuffa Va
Mrs J B Whittaker from McDuff, Virginia credits Thedford s Black Draught with preventing sick headaches and stomach trouble. She says the vegetable medicine regulates weak stomachs and aids digestion, with over 70 years of use and more than a million benefited. A 25 cent package is sold by druggists.
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McDuff
J. B. Whittaker
Is Place
P Thedford
Thedford
N.C IQ
King George Thanks President for Empress of Ireland Reply
President Wilson received a cable of thanks from King George for his sympathy after the Empress of Ireland disaster. The king's message followed the president's earlier note sent yesterday.
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King George
Washington
Wilson
England
Baron Mercy Named To Board Of Inquiry For Empress of Ireland Disaster
London June 2 Baron Mercy was named a member of the Board of Inquiry of the Empress of Ireland disaster by the British Board of Trade on invitation of the Canadian Government He previously chaired the British Board that investigated the Titanic tragedy.
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London
Valdosta Rout Hornets In Big Win Over Thomasville
Valdosta dominated Thomasville 12 to 2 in a game marked by a faulty steering incident and a blowout. Roth struggled with control, Davenport pitched well into the eighth, and Winges yielded few hits as Valdosta piled up runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornets
Ingzish
Valdosta
Most
Roth
Herald
Hurley
Morse
Medlock
O’brien
Swartz
Wieiller
Winges
Thomasville AW
Wicker
Cox
Davenport
Higgins
Dudley
Powe
Rfib-Ss
East
Rf O
Eee
Thomasville
Van
Qwartz
Klump
March
Og Winges
Herold
Iby Roth
Davern
Brunswick Beats Waycross 8 1 in Two Inning Win
Brunswick defeated Waycross 8 to 1 as Antley pitched two dominant innings yesterday. The Brunswick offense supported early with strong hits and timely scoring to seal the victory.
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Brunswick
Waycross
Antley
Notable Visitors Stop in Town on Various Assignments
Mr. James Harmon of Ochlocknee and Mrs. D A Dixon plus her guest schedule visits in Moultrie and Thomasville. Dr J W Moody of Boston visits Thomasville on business. Honeywell Griffin of Atlanta and J R Beckham of Albany are listed among today’s visitors.
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James Harmon
Ochlocknee
Mrs
D. A. Dixon
Moultrie
D. A. Dixon, Jr
J. W.moody
Boston
Thomasville
Mr. Honeywell Griffin
Atlanta
City
J. R. Beckham
Albany
Miss Ona Neel Visits Mrs Neel in St Petersburg
Miss Ona Neel of St Petersburg Florida visits Mrs J C Neel on North Crawford Street. The brief social note records the cordial visit between the two families in the local community.
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Miss. Ona -Neel
St. Eetersburg, Fla
J. C. Neel
North Crawford
Tallahassee Visitors J P Brown and J W Corbett
Messrs J P Brown and J W Corbett of Tallahassee were among yesterday's visitors in the city on business.
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Messrs
J. P."brown
J. W. Corbett
Tallahassee
Chastains Welcome Son At Home Arrival
Mr and Mrs Arthur Chastain receive congratulations on the arrival of a son at their home Monday afternoon.
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Arthur Chastain
Miss Beaula Harrow Returns Home From Reynolds Visit
Miss Beaula Harrow, guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. Edwards, returned to her home in Reynolds Georgia this morning.
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Beaula Harrow
Bullock of Ochlocknee Visits Thomasville
Mr W F Bullock of the Ochlocknee district was a visitor in Thomasville on Tuesday.
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W.F. Bullock
Ochlocknee District
Thomasville
Greenville men on business visit city yesterday
Messrs D. A. Batton and Vivian Q. Garvin of Greenville South Carolina spent yesterday in the city on business matter.
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D. A. Batton
Vivian Q. Garvin
Greenville, 9. C
Miss Nelms and Miss Mallette Return from Visit
Miss Nelms of El Dorado Arkansas has been the guest of Miss Mary Eva Mallette and returned home this morning after the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelms
el Dorado, Ark
Mary Eva Mallette
Mrs. Byron Baggs Returns to Camilla After Visit
Mrs. Byron Baggs arrived in Camilla this morning after a brief stay with Mrs. Taylor Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Baggs
Camilla
Taylor Mitchell
Crowder Family Visiting Lake City Members
Mrs F A Crowder and her children from Lake City Florida arrived Wednesday to visit Mrs J W Groover and family for an extended stay.
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F. A. Crowder
Lake City, Fla
J. W. Groover
Mrs Taylor Mitchell Heads to Atlanta for Visit
Mrs Taylor Mitchell and her children left this morning for Atlanta to spend several weeks with Mrs M L Lively.
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Taylor Mitchell
Atlanta
M. L. Lively
Mrs Haines to join husband in Havana Cuba
Mrs Claude A Haines departs to join her husband in Havana Cuba after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs George M Smith in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude A. Haines
George M. Smith
Havana
Cuba
I W W Demonstrators Gather Near Rockefeller Estate
Sheriff Doyle posted extra guards along roads to John D. Rockefeller Jr.’s country home in anticipation of an I W W rally on Saturday. A young woman handed out bills denouncing Rockefeller Jr.’s stance on the Colorado mine strike as I W W leaders vow to defend free speech in Tarrytown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrytown
Sherif Doyle
John UD. Rockefeller
Industrial Workers of the World
Mr. Rockefeller
John
D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Colorado
Progressive Party to Plan Western Campaign August Fifth
Chicago June 4 The Progressive Party plans to map its Western campaign on Anniversary Day August fifth Medill McCormick announced Roosevelt would attend.
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Chicago
Progressive Party
Medill. McCormick
Roosevelt
Yesterday's Results From Local Baseball Scores
Brunswick defeated Waycross 8 to 1 and Thomasville beat Valdosta 12 to 2. Americus Cordele game rained out with no result reported.
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Brunswick
Waycross
Valdosta
Thomasville
Thomasville at Brunswick and others in daily games
A slate of matchups includes Thomasville visiting Brunswick, Americus hosting Valdosta, and Waycross traveling to Cordele for regional fixtures.
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Thomasville
Brunswick
Americus
Valdosta
Waycross
Cordele
Notable Figures Visit Thomasville from Nearby Towns
A string of visits by Atlanta Boston Ochlocknee Pavo and Valdosta residents to Thomasville is noted. Names include Mr Joe Gross Mr Ae McKinnon Mr M E Groover Judge P P Dixon Messrs J J Foreman Dr J Frank Harris Dr J H Little and Mrs A D Little.
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Messrs
J. J. Foreman
Miss Annie Dixon Returns Home From Jacksonville Visit
Miss Annie Dixon, who has been a guest of relatives and friends in Jacksonville for several weeks, returned home this morning.
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Annie Dixon
Jacksonville
Mr and Mrs J W Dillon Jr Return From Brunswick Visit
Mr and Mrs J W Dillon Jr have returned after spending several days with relatives and friends in Brunswick.
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J. W. Dillon, Jr
Brunswick
Local Ochlocknee shoppers make town visit
Mesdames J E Frye and W D Sills with Misses Emmie Lee Sills and Blanche Frye, Mr. H L Bullock and Master Harold Frye of Ochlocknee were seen shopping in town on Wednesday.
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Frye
Emmie Lee Sills
Blanche Frye
H. L. Bullock
Harold Frye
Ochlocknee
Misses Wright Headed for Tybee and Canada Summer Tour
Miss Annie Wright and Miss Julie Wright depart tomorrow as guests of Mr and Mrs A ton Wright at Tybee Island for the month of June. They then travel north and to Canada for the remainder of the summer season.
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Annie
Julie “Wright
Tybee
Aton Wright
Canada
Vera Cruz Entry Noted for Dwight Heald of Thomas County
Dwight Heald, a Thomas county boy aboard the Prairie, was among the first to enter Vera Cruz during the seizure of the Mexican city. He describes the occupation and United States supervised cleanup plans. Mrs Heald is a son of J. H. Heald, a prominent county man.
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Dwight Heald
Thomas County
Vera Cruz
United States
Odd Fellows Meet at Library Hall Piney Woods Lodge
Piney Woods Lodge of Odd Fellows held a meeting at the Library hall last night. The initiatory degree was performed by the same team that won second prize at the Macon grand lodge contest. Officers elected for the coming term include Noble Grand Dr W S Brown Vice Grand Leroy H Dickey and Degree Captain S W Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Piney Woods
S. W. Davis
Grend Lodge
Pringle Co announces change in partnership
The Pringle Company reports June first addition of L. V. McKinnon and R J Brooks to the firm. Longtime local men, their move limits customer credit to 30 days but vows continued eager service and patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pringle Co
Messrs
L .V. McKinnon
R J. Brooks
Yia
Pringle Company
Thomas County
Noted official arrives in Thomasville for recuperation
Hon James Wayne Moore Jr assistant vice president and secretary of Utility Iron Works East Point Ga arrives by private car via Atlanta and Albany at 9 45 this morning taking rooms at 121 N Dawson St He offers to meet local women and men to discuss campaign issues for governor and U S senator and the remodeling of Mexico He will also discuss farm and factory machinery topics with older guests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Albany
James Wayne Moore, Jr
Utility Iron Works
East Point
Thomasville
N. Dawson St
U. S
Mexico
Examination for Postmaster at Georgia Offices Sets July Date
Civil Service exams for fourth class postmasters in Georgia will be held July 18. The Thomasville test site will determine appointments at Coolidge Metcalfe and Ochlocknee with results announced for those qualifying. More details available from the Thomasville Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Coolidge
Ochlocknee
Metcalfe
Georgia
Thomasville
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Fletcher
Hummerhill
Old
Green
Mesdames Roxie
Minnie Hudson
Annie H. Lewis
John Dawkins
Monticello
A. Smith
Anna Lewis
Unity
MFS
Malissa McCann
J. B. Miller
John Wilson
Joe Miller
Frank
Miller
MA. McCarty
Avgcraw News
Baron Mercy
Wood
Otto Jordan
Panton
Scally Yer
Fenton
McCoy
Jordan
Gallagher
Reilly
Schuyler
Reynolds
Schuman
Wassem
Seigfried
Zielminski
Parker
Georgia State League
Jordele
Shomasvelle
Taldosta
Srunswick
Joe “Gross
Ae.McKinnon
P.P. Dixon
Ochlacknes
M. E. Groover
George F. Hicks
Neel Brothers, Feed and Seed Department
J.H. Little
A. D. Little
Remington Avenue
F. W. Lippman Coq
Savannah
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