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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
3
The ad praises a clean, honest pricing method and urges patrons to visit for spring and summer clothing. It highlights high quality “Hagle” shirts, new hats, and affordable prices, stressing economy and customer service with a guarantee of satisfaction.
News from London and Washington details Pretoria's surrender terms and a flag of truce, while U S Senate debates reveal sharp clashes over campaign funds and Cramp shipbuilding allegations. New York Democratic delegates and platform outline Kansas City stance and Bryan appeal.
Richmond June 1 Major B Dunham formerly general superintendent of the Plant System will tomorrow morning take office as superintendent of the Seaboard Air Line and all its connections Florida Central and Peninsula railroad. President John Skelton Williams announced the appointment noting Dunham will succeed the transferred Philipps. The move signals intensified rivalry between the Plant System and Seaboard Air Line.
At a LaGrange mill meeting a 14 percent dividend was declared. Built ten years ago for $150000, it issued $125000 in bonds at 7 percent. A 7 percent annual dividend has funded a growing surplus. The mill doubled to 10 000 spindles, with the first dividend after expansion. The stock trades about 3 for 1. a Thomasville mill could benefit investors and residents.
The Savannah Press questions reports that Major Dunham was named general superintendent of the Seaboard Air Line. W W Mackall Cecil Gabbett and P A Philips dispute the news or its feasibility, with Philips noting his former post was abolished after resigning June 1. John Skelton Williams was in New York, fueling speculation that the announcement may be premature.
Mr. E C Redfearn brought a 24 pound watermelon to town and reports melons look very fine. He notes only about half the usual planting in the area, but crops are generally good and will yield fine melons this season.
The executive committee of the People's Party of Thomas County is called to meet at the courthouse in Thomasville on Saturday January 10, 23rd at ten o'clock by order of RB. R. Chastain, Chairman.
Washington reports no change in war department policy on the Philippines. Adj Gen Corbin states the volunteer force will cease June 30 1901 and the department must repatriate 31 000 men while replacing with regular troops to maintain prestige and minimize disruption.
John A. Graham of Savannah Ga a senior partner in Graham Lumber at St Marks shot and killed City Councilman John Taylor Bradford of Tallahassee at the St Marks hotel following a dispute over setting business accounts Conflicting reports say Bradford was aggressor Graham claims self defense Bradford's body headed to Tallahassee for burial The homicide causes a profound sensation in Florida and South Georgia Both men were well known in the region
The Democratic state convention met at the Academy of Music to elect national delegates and a new state committee. Bryan supporters led the slate with Elliott F. Danforth chosen, delegates at large included Croker Hill Murphy and Aug Van Wyck, while Mayor Van Wyck drew boos.
A new firm now owns and controls the Kentucky Stables. The copartnership was formed yesterday with money paid and papers signed. The firm consists of Capt. Whitaker Capt. R P Doss and Mr B P Doss. Capt. Whitaker will manage and Mr S P Doss will be secretary and treasurer. We wish the new firm success.
Dispatch from Pretoria reports the thirteenth Imperial Yeomanry Irish battalion defeated near Lindley after a five hour fight. Lord Methuen attempted relief, marching 44 miles in 25 hours but arriving too late to save Col Spargge’s unit. The detachment was captured, and a release is awaited.
A torpid liver dulls appetite and causes headaches and dizziness. Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets revive liver function, renew vitality, and aid digestion. Brice 25 cents with free samples at Thomas & Dickinson's drug store.
Miss Hallie Jones and Mr Louis Jones Cassels wed at the Presbyterian church with a large Thomasville crowd present. The ceremony at 4 30 featured a bridal party including Miss Anna Patten maid of honor and Miss Evelyn Mallard Bridesmaids. The bride wore white crepe de chine and orange blossoms. Rev A W Clisby officiated. After the ceremony the couple traveled to Valdosta then Decatur Ga for a reception and new home, amid well wishes.
Captain Robert Hazlehurst of the Macon Volunteers says members of the First Georgia regiment who served in the Spanish American War may claim unpaid pay. Those discharged with honorable status before muster out or who remained in active camp service may be owed funds. Hazlehurst has the forms and will forward them to eligible veterans upon request.
Mr. F D Peer of the post office department is in town to study Thomasville for free delivery. He surveyed the town to place mail boxes and map routes for carriage. He sees no obstacle if post office receipts meet year end and streets are named and numbered. Mayor Hopkins pledged rapid street naming and house numbering.
Notice states the executive committee of the People’s Party will meet in this city on Saturday June 23. The meeting is called by R R Chastain, chairman.
A 19th century ad notes the Chinese greeting how is your liver replacing how do you do when liver activity signals good health. The text brands DeWitt's Little Early Risers as famous pills for liver and bowels by J. W. Peacock.
Pekin reports say foreign ministers press for free hand as events unfold rapidly. Sir Claude MacDonald requests seventy five more marines while Boxers drill openly near Feng Tai. Imperial edict condemns troops cowardice and orders suppression of Boxers. Other notes describe casualties and tensions at Tianjin and Tung Hu amid reinforcements arriving for foreign forces. The Times also carries Cairo High School closing exercises with praise for students and a lively 1900 enterprise section.
Washington January 6. After seeming ready to adjourn the Republicans in the House recessed until tomorrow at 10. The delay stemmed from a surprise source over the armor plate item in the naval bill as the party faced a split on moving work from the coast and geodetic survey to the navy.
The Senate confirmed Gen. Wheeler of Alabama for brigadier general in the regular army. President McKinley had promised the commission before his administration ends. The Otis major general nomination advances, and a pending bill for three additional brigadiers has not passed. Wheeler retires in September.
Gov Roosevelt orders Maj Clinton H Smith of the Seventy first Regiment dismissed from National Guard service for not taking command at the Battle of San Juan Hill after Col Downes failed to act The Valdosta street fair opens on the 26th with generous Thomasville patronage.
A Winterset Iowa bank cashier recounts experience with a carpenter troubled by diarrhea who used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. The carpenter reportedly recovered after one dose and returned to work, with druggist Thomas Dickinson selling the remedy.
A. E. Lafay ette of Gregory Landing Missouri credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with saving his life. He recalls doctors warning he could not live before a neighbor provided the remedy for instant relief nine years ago and says the medicine remains a household staple. Sold by Thomas Dickinson druggists.
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