Local notices from Thomasville weekly paper
County Commissioner MacLean notes exams for teachers on the 14th. John H. Nantz buys part of Brandon property at Clay and Stevens, plans early construction. Golf links progress with greens done save for putting on clay. expected ready next week. Methodist women organize summer ice cream festivals in the courthouse yard. Post office pay increases to 2300, a rare Georgia rise. Thunderbolt dinner speech by Anton P. Wright titled The Georgia Cracker praised by Savannah Press.
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John H. Nantz
E. M. Mallette
Jotam
Clay and
Stevens Streets
Brandon
Mr. Nantz
Miss Line Chase Leaves A. S. M. Wolff For Spartanburg
Miss Line Chase, after several months with A. S. M. Wolff, has departed for home in Spartanburg South Carolina. Friends praise her in Tromansville and Thomasville expresses hope to see her again.
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Line Chase
County Officials Mull Better Plans for Public Roads
Commissioner Smith will investigate how counties run roads visiting several counties using convicts taxation or contract labor. He plans to report findings to the board at a future meeting and seeks cooperation from farmers and the public.
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NM. Smith
Smitch
Smith
Ageadem
Veryone
Weather Beats Drought Hits State Farms Cushions Cotton and Corn
The week saw little rain with Saturday showers in scattered spots. Dry heat slows cotton growth while corn and sugar cane prosper. Wheat and oats harvests progress, Irish potatoes largely fail, peaches shed, prompting a less favorable peach outlook. Early peaches already marketed.
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Thomas
Boers Vote for Surrender at Vereeniging 54 to 6
Pretoria reports the Vereeniging ballot passed surrender with 54 votes in favor and six against. Preparations for the Boer command surrender are under way at the race course. Boers receive freedom, while camp women await return until supply depots are set up for outlying districts.
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Pretoria
Jane
Vereeniging
Bopefit Woman and Hopeful Wives Across Markets
A Philadelphia Press snippet notes a woman’s instinct to seek freshness from fish dealers as a hopeful habit, contrasted with men. The report also mentions an unrelated line about the eruption being over in Georgia.
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Philadelphia Press
Election Returns Show Close Governor Race Across Districts
Voters in Hopkins Fondren Mitchail Rountree Singletary and allies elected while Hight Howird and Gandy gain. Stevens Glenn and Eason receive strong support. Results reported from most districts except Cairo Pavo Thomasville Glasgow and town precincts. courthouse activity noted as polling day wore on.
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Pavo
Cairo
Glasgow
Thomasville
Werrall Ice
Sedimnte fssuVieese
Gs Eickweree
Early returns from Georgia convention vote tally
The message from Atlanta on June 6 notes Ferrell likely to win around 208 convention votes with Htts 50 60 and Guerry 45 50. Hason wins prison commissioner, Stevens agriculture, Merritt possibly state school commissioner. Counts show Hstill 24 counties Guerry 11 Ferrell 80 with more expected. Rowland Hills may be defeated. T T Simmons Jr. mentioned.
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Atlanta
Ferrel
Guerry
Hason
Stevens
Merritt
Hstill
Ferrell
Juve Hall
Rowland Hills
Wedding Chimes at Baptist Church Celebrate Lawson Neel Union
A large audience gathered Wednesday evening at the Baptist church for the wedding of Misa Eva Lawson and Ralph Heard Neel. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn’s wedding march, a procession of bridesmaids and groomsmen, and a reception at the bride’s home with bridal gifts. The bride, a recent Thomasville resident, and the groom, a prominent South Georgia businessman, begin married life under bright prospects.
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Lhety
Baptist Church
Misa Eva Lawson
Ralph Heard Neel
Mendelgobu
Eyre
Harry Ainsworth
Jackson
Susie Reid Mitchell
Cyrus Hudson
Mera Neel
Lovelinese
Tarley Lawson
Edna Roberta
Hawkinsville
Lee Neel
South Georgia
Miss Sophie Bouchelle Dies. Funeral Planned
With sorrow we announce the death of Miss Sophie Bouchelle late yesterday afternoon. A bright and beloved young lady. The funeral will be from the Methodist Church at four thirty this afternoon.
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Sophie Bouchelle
Methodist
Mitchell Elected Judge of Southern Circuit
The article indicates Hon. Robert G. Mitchell has been elected judge of the southern circuit. The Nicaraguana bill is now before the senate. Morgan is loaded for bear.
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Robert G. Mitchell
Southern
Senate
Morgan
Bonnybell at South Georgia College Delights Large Audience
One of the town’s largest audiences witnessed the Bonnybell operetta by 100 children at South Georgia College on Tuesday evening. Miss Sanford, president of the Georgia Woman’s Music Club, directed one hundred children in a colorful performance with elaborate costumes and strong choruses.
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Mita
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Thomasville
Sanford
Fairy Land
Miss Sanford
Woman's Music Club of Georgia
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Miss Sandford
League
Death of Judge Arthur Patten Proclaimed
The obituary notes the passing of Judge Arthur Patten at 2 o clock yesterday afternoon. Described as genial and generous, he was 80 and well loved by many friends. Funeral arrangements are listed in another notice.
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Arthur Patten
Look out for flood of yellow metal from South African mines
The note warns of a surge in gold output from South African mines, signaling potential shifts in market supplies and prices as major producers expand extraction.
Judge Arthur Patten Dies After Long Service in Thomasville
Judge Arthur Patten died at his Jefferson street home after a long illness. Born January 1, 1851 in Slacon he moved with family to Savannah and Thomasville where he built a noted legal career. He served in the Georgia legislature, was twice mayor of Thomasville, and in May 1902 became county judge. He left a wife eight children and siblings in Florida and Philadelphia. His funeral was held at the Jefferson street residence with interment in Laurel Hill cemetery.
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George Patten
Savannah
Thomasville
Patten
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Manatee
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Allen D. Uandler
Thomas County
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T. N. Hopkins
Crackers Score Big In Valdosta Shooting Meet
The Cracker Gun Club scored 375 to 354 against Valdosta at 50 birds with Thomasville leading 181 182 after 25 and 194 172 after the last 25. The winner earned a case of 1000 shells to prep for a return clash with Valdosta. Dr Williams, secretary of Valdosta, and members welcomed the visitors.
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Valdosta
Onnie
Southeorgia
Thomanville
Thomasville
Williams
Valdosta Club
Stringer Family Harvests First Roasting Ears of Season
Jess Stringer enjoys the first roasting ears of the season from a fine garden. Mrs Stringer likely earns credit for the harvest, as the article notes.
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Jess Stringer
Jess
Thomasville to Host Hasternfield Trials for Field Dogs
The Eastern Field Trial Club schedules a Thomasville Georgia event in early February with Derby All Age and Subscription stakes. Judges N Wallace and Eric Hamber will oversee prizes totaling 2200 dollars as owners and handlers travel from Maine to California for the southern meet.
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United States
Thomasville
Greenfield Hill
Conn
American Field
Eastern Field
N Wallace
Farmington, Conn
Eric Hamber
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Ihe
Piney Woods
Simon OC
Bradley See
Hopking
South
Maine
California
Hopkins
Stone Delivers Convincing Speech for Col Estill
Col J E Stone spoke Monday evening to a sizable South Georgia crowd urging support for Col Estill. He presented a fluent, cogent appeal that held attention throughout, drawing praise from locals as a strong persuasive effort.
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J. E. Stone
Uol Hellil
Col. Stone
South Georgia
Wire Grass
Col. Estill
Col. E
Stone
Land auction in Thomas County sales to Jesse McCartney
The 750 acres in the 18th district of Thomas County sold to Jesse McCartney for $168.50 by Martha McCartney administrator of W. A. McCartney. Also one horse, one mule and buggy sold to the same party for $81. Also 14.5 acres sold by A. M. Davis administratrix of W. A. Davis to F. Davis for $5000 and about $5000 of mortgages and notes sold to C. K. Davis for $10.60.
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Thomas County
Jesse McCartney
Martha McCartney
W. A. McCartney
A. M. Davis
W. A. Davis
F. Davis
Crackers Edge Cracker Gun Club in Valdosta Match
Cicero Young wired yesterday that the Crackers won the match in Valdosta with John L. Turner leading. The victory highlights the Cracker Gun Club’s performance against the crack shots on the field yesterday.
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Cracker Gun Club
Valdosta
Cicero Young
Crackers
John L. Turner
Debates on anti-anarchy bill and canal project unfold
The House continues the anti-anarchy bill debate focusing on legal and constitutional aspects with Jenkins and Parker arguing for harsher penalties up to death for presidential killing. In the Senate, Morgan defends the Nicaragua canal route amid seismic debate and cites greater risk to the Panama path. A social note lists Florida guests at the Granthams on Smith Avenue.
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House
Jenkins
Wisconsin
Parker
New Jersey
Senate
Morgan
Alabama
Nicaragua Canal
Panama
Nicaragua
Peace statement heard by Prince and Duke in Lords
London June 2 The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge attended the Lords to hear Lord Salisbury’s peace address. A large gathering of peers and peeresses heard the premier speak of South Africa and mourn the loss of Lord Pauncefote, the late British ambassador to Washington, whose work strengthened Anglo-Saxon ties.
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London
Prince of Wales
Duke of Cambridge
House of Lords
Lord Salisbury
South Africa
Lord Pauncefote
Washington
Belfour Announces End of War Terms with Boers
In the House of Commons London on June 3 the first lord of the treasury A J Belfour stated that terms with the Boers had been concluded and the chamber gathered a brilliant audience for the announcement.
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London
Notia
House of Commons
Treasury
A. J. Belfour
Senate Briefly Debates Philippine Government Bill
Washington June 2 Senate action on the Philippine government bill drew little interest with brief discussion and muted remarks. Republicans worry over tariffs and the power of tariff barons and trusts while fearing popular backlash. Democrats may seize this opening to push an aggressive tariff reform agenda.
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Philippines
Washington
Senate
Enaquirer-Sun
Columbus
Peace news lifts Boer prisoners on Hawkins Island
On Hawkins Island the news of peace in South Africa reached Boer prisoners last night. The prisoners were filled with joy and sang and shouted embracing English soldiers as they declared yesterday they were foes but today friends.
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Hamilton
Barmuda
South Africa
Hawkins Island
Portland Returns Hint Republican Victory Except Governor
Incomplete returns from scattered precincts in Oregon show the Republican ticket ahead overall while Democrat George H. Chamberlain is popular in Portland and likely to win Multnomah County.
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Portland
Ore
George H. Chamberlain
Laws of Abraham's Time Excerpted From Babylonian Code
Archaeologist Prof Morgen deciphers ancient Babylonian laws from clay tablets found by a French expedition at Susa. The extracts cover crime civil and commercial law including fire punishment burglary penalties inheritance rights and contract requirements. Roosevelt plans a Texas visit this fall.
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New York
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Do Not Snub a Boy for Humble Origins
A reflective note cites examples from history to urge kindness to boys facing poverty or ignorance. It mentions Edision, Shakespeare, and Lincoln to illustrate that birthplace and abilities do not define worth. The message condemns snubbing boys for attire, home, or disability.
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Abraham Lincoln
Educating for the Farm Across Schools
The piece argues education should emphasize agriculture from primary to high school, noting Europe’s example of teaching farming in every grade. It cites Governor Hoard urging farm basics in country schools to keep farm life viable, and calls for renewed agricultural education to strengthen farming families and the region's future.
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Academy
University
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Hoard
Farmers School
Country School
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Agricultural College
Men’s courtship myths in humorous quotes
A collection of light quips on love and deception from various papers. It notes that women excel at romance while men often fail, with satire on sincerity and eloquence in courtship. Includes short jokes about poems and age in playful exchanges.
Potts Faces Mixed Day After Primary Loss in Germany
A fragmented report notes Potts in Germany reflecting on a disappointing primary day. The piece hints at a mix of luck and missteps as the outcome leaves supporters hopeful yet uncertain about future effort.
Painkiller bottle pricing and authenticity warning
A consumer advisory notes examine Painkiller for Perry Davis branding and warns against fakes claiming similar efficacy. It states Perry Davis manufactures Painkiller and mentions price points of bottles: two 95 and 50 cents.
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Perry Davis
Dyspepsia Relief Story From Nocona Tex Reader
Five years after severe indigestion author Geo. Marsh of Nocona Texas says he found no relief from medicines until trying Kodol. He claims after consuming several bottles he recovered fully and declares dieting unnecessary. The advertisement asserts Kodol digests any good food and cures stomach troubles.
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Nocona
Tex
J. W. Peacock
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