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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1916
Page
3
London reports that British Meteorological Office data show Zeppelins attacked England under varied weather. They operated through all moon phases, winds from all directions, freezing to heat, with a March 5 blizzard-like snow squall during a raid and winds of 25 to 31 mph recorded in two raids.
At the Georgia Bar Association meeting which adjourned Saturday, Hon. Hansell Merrill of this city and Hon. T. A. Hammond of Atlanta were appointed delegates to the annual meeting of the American Bar Association.
Cairo defeated visiting Thomasville 18 to 0 in a afternoon game marked by Cairo’s dominant hitting and defense. The piece notes rain benefits to Grady crops, vacation-bound Cairo students, a new moving picture show, and local politics including a three cornered race for Justice of the Peace. Maj. F J Wind recovering after hospital operation. A new skating rink and amusement park improvements are planned at Copeland Park.
Fragmentary OCR shows a political notice referencing candidates, primacy, and a statement about going forward with a campaign. Names and full context are unclear but imply an electoral process and candidate declarations.
A candidate announces intent to seek a Democratic primary nomination to join the Georgia Lower House. The message targets the voters with a straightforward appeal and formal declaration.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina, chairing the Naval Committee, announced he would lead the fight to amend the naval bill to provide for six battle cruisers and two dreadnoughts. This follows the passage of the largest naval appropriations by the House and signals further increases in the Senate.
Cairo follows other South Georgia towns by giving clerks a half holiday every Thursday afternoon. Thomasville will start the weekly half holiday next Thursday. Merchants urge shoppers, especially ladies, to shop by six to allow clerks to leave promptly and avoid delays.
London June 2 The Evening Standard reports a settlement basis for the Irish question proposing an Irish Parliament to be set up immediately with Ulster excluded The Parliament would be composed for the present of the Irish representatives in the British Parliament.
The Old Standard Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is promoted as a general tonic with quinine and iron. It claims to stimulate the liver drive out malaria enrich the blood and build up the whole system. Price is 50 cents. adv.
Georgia petition seeks incorporation of a religious society named The Christian Science Society at Thomasville for twenty years with renewal. Purpose to promote Christian religion and rights to elect trustees, adopt by laws, receive donations, buy and sell property, and act within state law. Filed by Bryan F Smith et al with clerk certification dated May 30 1916. Estrayed Berkshire boar marked two underbits in one ear found in Field Thursday May 1 owner to recover with costs.
Notice of local legislation states that at the next Georgia General Assembly session an act will repeal the current Boston charter and grant a new charter with expanded powers. Dated May 15, 1916. Signed by Mayor B A Norton.
An old advertisement promotes Dr King s New Discovery as a pleasant sweet syrup for coughs and colds. It guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer and urges buying a bottle and using as directed for future cough and cold relief.
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a 50 year old vegetable remedy for skin and blood ailments. It claims pimples eczema salt rheum rheumatism boils catarrh and malaria result from poor blood and promises blood cleansing and vitality restoration. The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta offers free medical advice with the purchase.
Mr Beverly Neel of Boston visits Thomasville for a short time. J A Phelps from Pavo spends a brief Thomasville layover on business. Mr and Mrs Homer Williams and several others visit Panacea Springs. Harvard Classics donated to the library by BE Gibson. Several residents and visitors from Panacea Springs, Pine Park, Whigham, Ozell, Ochlocknee, Meigs, Madison, Gainesville, Beachton and Hopeful are noted for short or weekend stays and local shopping or court attendance.
Mr J M Ricketson and his family from Boston have moved to this city and will reside here. Mr Ricketson will be actively engaged in the real estate business.
Superior Court convened at ten o'clock with Judge W E Thomas in charge. All court officials prepared for work of the adjourned term. Criminal cases are being heard and continued through the dinner hour. Several important cases are expected to be disposed of in the first two days.
Friends in Thomas county witnessed the Sunday afternoon ceremony at five o clock in the Methodist Church. Rev O F Cook officiated. Miss Dunaway daughter of Mrs M A Dunaway has been a chief operator at the Southern Bell office. Mr Fowler works at Suarez Cigar Company. They will reside in Thomasville and secure well wishes for a long, happy life.
Advertising copy touts Laxa tive Bromo Quinine as superior to ordinary quinine with tonic and laxative effects that avoid nervousness and head ringing. Mentions the full product name and includes signature line for E. W. Grove. Price 25c.
The first cotton bloom of the season was brought to The Times Enterprise from J. O. Newton’s place seven miles from town on Hall road. The bloom appeared Wednesday May 31 and was picked the next day from a stalk with three other bolls. The crop was planted March 17 by Dock Harrison, a tenant on the Newton place. The bloom date is earlier than last year, likely one of the earliest here due to dry weather favoring cotton growth.
Coolidge Ga June 5 The town will field a first class amateur baseball team composed of local boys. The club has organized, uniforms ordered, and the ball ground nearly complete. Players listed include Crane Baker O Nea Gibson Barrow Nesmith Smith Williams Baker Owens Sheffield. Manager invites game arrangements with nearby towns.
Miss Helen McKinnon and Mr Alva Martin left Friday for Horsford Florida to be guests of Rev A H Hancock and his wife for a few days.
Mr. J. S. Wilson and Mrs. J. W. Wilson with daughter Miss Ruth Wilson were among the well known visitors cited as attenders in the Spring Hill district.
An old era tonic claims to strengthen the feeble elderly and weak youths to endure summer heat. It purifies and enriches the blood and builds up the entire system. Sold for 50 cents.
Atlanta June 3 The executive committee of the Georgia Fruit Exchange praised the scheduled rail service arranged by the Southern and Central railroads for the 1916 peach crop. General Manager B J Christman said schedules match last year, the best service yet, with ample cars and confidence of smooth handling. Officials from Southern Central and Pennsylvania Railroad attended, promising even better service and no delays as the crop moves toward markets. Estimates exceed the exchange forecast by 200 in cars, with about 3300 cars expected. carloads have started to move to markets for early delivery.
Englewood Illinois woman Mrs E Sheldon praises Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as life saving after chronic headaches and pain. She credits the remedy with curing distress and keeping her from insanity hospital, claiming it stems from roots and herbs in the formula.
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