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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment from The Weekly Times Enterprise mentions a six month term, a price around 5.60, and an unclear sequence of numbers and words. The readable bits reference dates, prices, and a possible payment or charge but lack coherent context or identifiable names.
Notice from Thomasville Georgia on May 30 1992 states John A Calhoun and Company in the lumber business dissolves by mutual consent with Calhoun retiring. J W Bonnell continues the business at the same price and assumes all liabilities and assets of the former firm.
Miss Lila Burch returns home from Andrew Female College at Cuthbert. Farmers enjoy fine weather for crops. John Chastain reports rapid weight gain at White Springs but still trails Calvin Carroll. Coroner B A Johnson plans to move to the city to access better public schools for his children.
The engagement of Miss Clara Bennett daughter of Mr and Mrs A Bennett of this city to Mr David Bowman of Charleston South Carolina is announced. Mrs Wardlaw the newly elected superintendent of public schools left yesterday moving. He expects to return with his family about the lat e July. Mr J P Cheek sends us a five pound Thomas melon. Cheek has five seven in this delicious vision. Boys send some in after they get ripe.
The firm of John A. Caliboun & Co dissolves with Mr J W Bonnell to carry on the business and assume liabilities and collect debts. The Teachers County Institute meets on the 9th in Thom asville, adjourns on the 13th, and teacher examinations occur on Saturday the 14th.
Dr T M McIntosh leaves this morning as a state delegate to the Tuberculosis Congress of physicians meeting in New York City next week. He will be gone about two weeks or more.
The column notes a controversial remark about an arrest in Tallahassee, mentioning a defendant McKeight and alleged rape, while stating that the column does not judge or comment on pending civil or criminal cases.
Mr. W. V. Lifsey, the live Division Pas. Agent of the Plant System with headquarters at Montgomery, was in town yesterday. Lifsey is regarded as one of the brightest and most progressive young railroad men in the South.
A festive fisherman recounts a near miss on the riverbank as a big bass wriggled free just when he believed the catch secured. He arrives at sightfall with the dramatic account of the elusive fish.
Armour & Co issued an elaborate invitation for the opening of their new branch house in Jacksonville Hla. It is billed as the souths most complete plant. Messrs UC W Cooper Co are the local representatives. Miss Willow Thames and Miss May Russell arrived yesterday from Bainbridge. Miss Russell is daughter of exCongressman Benamine E Russell of Bainbridge.
Tax Collector and Registrar Pliny Heeth, after weeks of registering voters for the primary, took a day off at the river with Mrs Heeth and their children. Heeth declares he knows exactly how fish should be cooked for such occasions.
Willie Quarterman spoke of a large neighborhood picnic by the basin on Lake Iamonia held Friday. Attendees came from Tallahassee Cairo Center Ville and nearby areas with abundant fish and other substantial foods and delicacies on offer.
Mr Jules A du Four of Savannah, a freight and passenger agent for the M and M T Co, visited town to discuss transportation for onions watermelons and pears. He noted Willie Mitchell’s optimistic outlook despite sixty days without measurable rain.
Miss Evelyn Elizabeth McCartney of Thomasville Ga wed Joseph Wheeler Butler of Camilla Ga in a quiet 11 oclock ceremony at the Pulaski House Savannah Rev John D Jordan officiating The groom a Camilla merchant and the bride daughter of Mr and Mrs T J McCartney will reside at Camilla after June 10 and spend several weeks in upper Georgia following the ceremony The Times Enterprise joins friends in wishing the couple happiness
The Georgia Educational Association will convene at Tybee from June 19 to 21 with superintendents, commissioners, boards of education and teachers attending. Miss Bessie Merrill is listed to speak on Emphasising Literature in Primary Grades. Rail and hotel rates are announced, including a $1.50 daily rate at South Pavilion and $2 for beds at Aly Bee Hotel.
After four years in Thomasville Mr. Merriam leaves to take the principalship of Lanier Southern Business College in Macon. He brings fifteen years of business college experience and is credited with building up the Thomasville college. Mrs. Merriam travels to Nashville to spend the summer and will join him in Macon in the fall.
The Smith Floyd & Co commissary, located seven miles from town between the Tallahasse and Spring Hall roads, burned yesterday at about 1 o clock. Loss estimated around $1506 with no insurance. Origin of the blaze unknown but believed incendiary.
Judge Patten announces the quarterly term of the county court for June is adjourned to the fourth Wednesday of the month.
Policeman Brown had to quit his beat and go home yesterday morning after a slight attack of paralysis affecting one side. His familiar form is missed from the street, and everyone hopes to see him out again very soon.
Mr V D V Williamson of Elmhurst New York, who spent the last two winters here, died in New York last week. His first winter was at the Randell House and his last at the Masuroy. He made numerous friends here who will be pained to learn of his death.
W J Mackntyre and J D Mc Cartney will graduate at the coming commencement of the State University. Both have made fine records.
London reports peace after nearly two years of fighting. Lord Kitchener and Boer delegates signed surrender terms at Pretoria. Kruger learns of the decision as crowds reflect on the dramatic end to the conflict and start to adjust to a new era.
Rev. Cnas. Wright, chaplain of the Fourth Regiment, may begin a tour soon to deliver sermons to each company in the organization. Col. W. E. Wooten believes the plan will greatly benefit the regiment. Tax Receiver McKinnon will be at the courthouse every Thursday Friday and Saturday until the 20th when his books close. Thomasville Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy donated 80 to Winnie Davis Memorial Hall in Athens whose building will begin soon. Re. J. M. Sears has returned from a brief visit to Griffin and is back at her post office duties.
The Macon Telegraph features a portrait of Professor Merri tam as the new principal of Lanier Southern Business College in Macon noting his leadership role and the institution’s local prominence.
Sheriff Hight came back Sunday afternoon with McKnight, a Negro charged with rape in the county, from Tallahassee.
Obituary notes Major Tim O'Brien died yesterday in Charleston. The 4th Regiment honored an excellent officer as the community reflects on his service and memory.
Report says the Atkinson Lumber Co saw mill at Meigs burned on Thursday afternoon. Loss estimated between twelve hundred and fifteen hundred dollars with no insurance. Also notes a resident, Mr. Bred Smith, visiting his old home for a few days and a weather remark amid local banter.
The Chicago Tribune notes that nature's disturbances have destroyed 50,505 lives in the past year, with volcanic eruptions and earthquakes causing 48,450 deaths and storms, tornadoes, cyclones, floods, avalanches, tidal waves, snow slides, and water spouts contributing the remainder.
Brussels reports Boer delegates in Europe concede peace is secured with Britain. The settlement will be signed in the names of former republic citizens now in Europe including Mr. Kruger to curb guerrilla factions claiming Boer delegate orders. Exposition closes at Charleston with night ceremony and financial loss noted. Memorial services at Grant’s Tomb honor U S Grant post with 5000 in attendance.
Athens Ga May 29 Chancellor Hill announces the alumni speaker for commencement will be Hon Hansell Merrill class 80 of Thomasville Ga. Merrill is a leading barrister in southwest Georgia and widely known across the state.
A distinct earthquake tremor was felt in Greenville early this morning with a low rumbling sound. The disturbance lasted several seconds and caused brief alarm among residents.
The note quotes a Washington Post line describing a plutocrat as a person who wears a real pane a hat and loin. The fragment reflects social commentary on appearance and class.
Prominent opinions endorse Roosevelt for 1904 nomination. Cuba See Palma as future leader. References to Mont Pelee, Savannah elections, and card writing campaign. Mentions England's peace hopes before King Edward's coronation and McLaurin’s political rewards. Notes on Panama hats, St Pierre, coal strikes, Milledgeville commencement, and Captain Hobson retirement. Hanna remains popular in Ohio.
A speaker urges everyone to gather after the primary to back Georgia. The goal is to unite and spur growth from the mountains to the seaboard, supporting statewide development.
Editor McIntosh pushes for an up to date $40,000 courthouse in Albany. He argues Dougherty county needs a modern judicial building to improve civic operations and serve residents.
In New Orleans thousands gathered for the funeral of Dr Palmer, noted as the largest in the city since the Jefferson Davis ceremony, marking a somber farewell to a prominent local figure.
Pleas Stovall, noted orator, backed the legislative ticket and is expected to leave a lasting mark in the legislature after the Citizens Club victory in Savannah.
The speaker urges freedom for Cubans and a chance to live, warning that bloated trusts would suffer. The Jones Small Wright plan to cut through Georgia is left unaddressed. Joe Terrell quit his campaign to argue a state case in federal court, a marty act for the cause.
Hon J R Hogan of Lincoln who ran as a populist four years ago will vote with the Democrats in the June primary. The article notes a large majority of populists are expected to follow his stance.
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