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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1903
Page
4
Published Saturday notices list subscription options from six months to one year with prices and editors listed. The ad, from Thomasville Georgia, names Wilson M. Hardy and John D. McCartney and mentions a rail subscription plan.
A string of stray phrases cites change of address notes dead and ill figures. References to Max Owell and Mark Twain mix with chatter about Reverend Hillis and a Rome Tribune remark. The piece closes with random vignettes on graduates and a black chambermaid turning white.
A deal consummated at Moultzie unites two proposed cotton seed oil mills and two large ginning establishments under a single management. The move aims to streamline operations and create unified administration across the facilities.
Prominent Georgians including Pope Brown Jim Smith and Congressman Tate donate cattle to the Soldier's Home. The piece notes civic sympathy following disasters praises editorials and discusses politics and a new history of Thomas Jefferson by Thomas E Watson. Maine forests burn as drought hampers suppression efforts.
The Macon Presbytery in Thomasville debated a Presbyterian college for girls. Trustees of Younge male College offered terms, with a committee to organize the school by September 1903. By June no action had occurred, prompting urged concerted, vigorous effort from Thomasville residents.
The Times-Enterprise extends cordial greetings to new owners Messrs. Rudisill and Adams of the Moultrie News. Under Col. Smithwick’s administration the paper has been a favorite at the Exchange table with pithy editorials and bright locals.
The article lauds new owners for their experience character and talent and notes Thomasville loses them as citizens. It congratulates Moultrie on the acquisition and predicts prosperity and development for the News and its proprietors.
The Macon News reports a Cobb county source saying Hon. N. A. Morris will seek re election to the Georgia House and, if elected again, vie for speaker. Possible candidates named include J. M. Slaton T. S. Felder and Fondren Mitchell as the speakership contest looms next session. The Topeka horror note ends the column.
Washington correspondent in Savannah reports Judge Griggs commenting on Senator Hanna and Senator Foraker. He ties a Russell Pond drainage project in Quitman to political maneuvering and discusses Roosevelt endorsements, winter homes, and Georgia district interests.
The article quotes Judge Griggs calling for party unity and consultation on platform and candidate, arguing the majority favors a nonobnoxious nominee. It discusses drainage, artesian wells, and public health concerns with Thomasville and Quitman measures, urging careful consideration. It also notes local baseball optimism and urges public support for summer amusement and players Cody Williams, Hugh McKune, and John Watt.
W P Granthal has bought significant property and plans construction on the site, signaling a major development project. The deal positions Granthal for new ventures and potential economic impact in the area.
W P Grantham agent of the Southern Express Company buys 120 feet on Jackson street and 265 feet on Oak street from J C Parnell. He plans five brick stores this summer, boosting South Jackson street’s prospects and city welfare. Robert E Wheeler leaves B Edwards' Laundry to take a job at Milledgeville State Sanitarium. Much success to the thrifty Machen.
A weekly digest lists Georgia industrial ventures including Savannah with a $1,000,000 lumber and phosphate firm and a $1,000,000 sugar refinery. Other entries cover Cuthbert oil mill Moultrie cotton oil mills Waycross naval stores and creosoting company Elberton oil mill Macon cotton gin grist mill and saw mill Atlanta land and lumber concerns. The author urges Thomasville be added to the roster.
A lyrical homage to June as a nurturing season, celebrating maidenhood and summer beauty. The prose weaves imagery of harvest, flowers, birds, and youthful joy, quoting C. J. Bayne on the sun god’s marriage to his beloved month.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion claiming twelve pounds gained from regular use at a dollar a bottle. It argues value varies by buyer but many see worthwhile results and offers a free sample. Scott & Bowne, physicians, advertise at 409 Pearl Street New York with price points 50c and 1.00.
The Cleveland wedding of Ruth Hanna on June 10 altered plans for the Ohio State Republican Convention, prompting President Roosevelt to shorten his Western tour. Senator Hanna's daughter insisted the wedding could not be postponed, leading to the convention postponement while the wedding proceeded as planned.
A county picnic at Oak Hill school house invites all residents to attend on Friday June 12 1903 with full baskets. Singing people are asked to bring song books and join in the event.
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