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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1920
Page
2
C C H Rice announces his bid for re election to the office of County Superintendent of Schools of Thomas County subject to the white primary. He pledges to faithfully discharge duties as in his first term and asks for voters support and appreciation from the county.
The candidate pledges prompt, efficient, courteous service as Clerk of the Superior Court of Thomas County if elected. He asks for favorable consideration and outlines record and qualifications in support of his bid.
A candidate announces for Clerk of the Court of Thomas County pending the primary. He pledges careful efficient and courteous attention to duties and respectfully solicits votes and support from fellow citizens.
A resident two miles from Thomasville announces appearance as Coroner candidate for Thomas County. He states readiness to serve conscientiously, notes he has a home telephone for 24 hour contact, and emphasizes local birth and roots in Thomas County.
B C Johnson declares his run for coroner of Thomas County subject to the primary. If elected he pledges to provide telephone service and an automobile to stay accessible at all times. He respectfully asks for favorable consideration.
Gordon E. Davis announces his bid for sheriff in Thomas County subject to the will of the voters. He pledges efficient service, impartial duty, and seeks support from Thomas County voters.
A candidate declares for the office of Sheriff of Thomas County pledging to serve faithfully within the law. The announcement states intent to earn voters' confidence and support from the community in Thomas County.
Campaign notice from C. Gandy requesting votes for the office of sheriff in Thomas County. He pledges careful and active duty if elected and expresses appreciation for support from fellow citizens.
Mrs Sue Swarts of Wolverine Michigan reports complete cure from female troubles after three bottles of Re-Cu-Ma. Her husband also recovered from the flu in two bottles. She requests three more bottles for her sister and notes price of $1.20 plus war tax.
Kathleen of Dallas Prine Florida says after giving birth she became run down and nervous with numb hands and limbs. She took Cardus five bottles and within weeks her circulation returned and strength improved guiding her back to health.
George Sanderson of Peoria Indiana testifies Tanlac cured his stomach trouble and rheumatism after three months off work. He says he now sleeps well, piles coal vigorously, and earns more money, praising Tanlac as a real medicine sold locally by R. Thomas, James A. Adams & Co, Aultman’s Drug Store, and T. P. Montford.
Two robbers entered the Schonfeld Manufacturing Co jewelry shop on Nassau Street this morning and peppered a proprietor’s eyes before fleeing with a wallet said to hold diamonds worth about one hundred thousand dollars. Samuel Schonfeld was in the quarters when the attack occurred on the ninth floor of an office building. Majors and other tenants aided the blinded proprietor and summoned an ambulance.
Chicago June 4 Governor Allen of Kansas who will nominate General Leonard Wood for the presidency announced he would offer a platform plank declaring judicial settlement of industrial disputes the paramount issue before the nation. This signals a debate before the resolutions committee with the American Federation of Labor planning to send representatives to present organized labor views.
Sunday services led by Rev. Darley of Pavo were held with Sunday School. Rev. Brown McConnell preached at various homes and on topics including United States policies and Capital and Labor. Local visits included Green and Ricks families, a sing at Fullwood’s, and an accident injuring Emmett Delts near here.
Judge and Mrs Warwick H Ienkins request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Hallie Harrison to Gordon Gty at 3:30 p m First Baptist Church Waco Texas Invitations have been received by friends of Mr Singleton Thames county and it is a matter of general interest to many who have him during his dinner stay by the county head of the Pavo schools.
In Washington a telegram from railroad brotherhood leaders criticizes Congress for inaction on high living costs and domestic legislation. President Wilson replies that he sees little chance of constructive relief from the current Congress and condemns political expediency over public welfare. The letter urges Congress to stay in session to avoid economic chaos.
Chicago dispatch reports Senator Johnson declaring no compromise on the League of Nations and promising to fight for the party platform. He says he will be represented at any conference and notes NC primary results as favorable for him. Other leaders like Gov Sproul and Sen Calder move discussions with state governors and party figures.
A county health officer warns of summer disease risks such as dysentery and cholera infantum and calls for strict milk safety. He notes dirty barns and utensils spread bacteria, urges registration and inspection of all dairies, and proposes ordinances prohibiting milk sales from unregistered operations. He stresses public protection and community support.
A community picnic is announced at New Shiloh Baptist Church located four and a half miles north of Thomasville on Thursday June 24. Residents are invited to attend and enjoy free food and fellowship.
Washington June 4 Attorney General Palmer calls Feliz Frankfurter of Cambridge Mass one of the signers of a report by lawyers to the National Popular Government League to retract charges about the treatment of arrested aliens by the Department of Justice Palmer says he did not criticize any lawyer for representing aliens but targeted Frankfurter and others whose names appeared on the statement to the House Rules Committee He telegraphed Frankfurter and Chafee to inquire if arrested aliens may have legal counsel and asserted the accusations against the DOJ and himself were utterly false.
Mr. and Mrs. A F Smith and Mrs Mandy Glover visited Mrs Glover's ill mother in Merrillville. Pearl Borden and son Carl spent last Tuesday with Mrs J F Clark. J R Donnan and Mark Tomberlin visited relatives in Worth county. W D Scott and two boys from near Pavo visited Unity. John Shearfield called on Rev C E Glover. Simon Borden and L C Chastain visited Unity Sunday afternoon. Rosa Lee Dorene Scott of near Pavo weekend with Nellie and Mary Smith. Clifton Jordan and Mellie Jordan near Prospect attended Sunday School. Picnic Friday drew good crowds with ample dinner. J H Wilson and children from Moultrie visited. Bennie Cannon spent Sunday with Ella Lowry. W T Edge and daughter Bessie Mae of Boston attended Unity picnic. During May 28 picnic, T T Lewis misplaced a half moon gold breast pin. return to Wooten's Barber Shop Boston Ga or Mrs J R Smith at Unity.
Miss Irene Simpson spent Sunday with Miss Belle Warren. Mr. Carl Joiner and Miss Ruby Lewis attended the union meeting at Liberty Hill Saturday. Mrs. Ben Holland spent Monday with her daughter, Mrs. Bud West. Mr. Henry Pope spent Sunday with Mr. Roy Lewis. Messrs. Virgil Grant and Ernest Hall and Misses Willie Mae and Ruby Lewis attended Sunday School at McNeil Sunday afternoon. Miss Irene Allegood spent Saturday night with her aunt, Mrs. W. B. Bell.
Kansas City, June 4. The Insurance Company will lend money to small home builders. W G Stabler says the firm will withdraw from large real estate investments and focus on aiding small homes. Loans up to 50 percent of land and improvements on new homes under 10,000 dollars. Fifteen year term, 6.5 percent interest, semiannual payments. No penalty after three years. Valuation by local bank as agent.
Scientists warn mosquitoes threaten humanity with yellow fever malaria and other diseases as health departments push for eradication. Consumers urged to protect homes with screens and spray daily using TORMENT a gas vapor insecticide claimed safe for people and fabrics and sold by G B Williams Co Quitman Ga.
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