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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
5
For Superintendent of Schools and Clerk of the Superior Court of Thomas County candidates announce their candidacies. H R Rich seeks re election as county superintendent with pledge to faithfully discharge duties. Oscar Groover runs for Clerk promising prompt efficient courteous service.
Multiple residents of Thomas County Ga announce candidacies for Clerk of Court and Coroner. J Al Mitchel and F D Cooper pledge diligent service and accessibility via telephone. B C Johnson promotes availability and transport to serve county residents.
Gordon Davis declares his bid for the office of sheriff in Thomas County. He seeks the primary vote and pledges efficient, impartial service and faithful performance of duties. He respectfully asks voters for their support.
W A Rehberg announces his candidacy for sheriff of Thomas County, pledging faithful service to the people and asking for the voters support. He emphasizes duty, consistency, and desire to merit continued backing from Kollias County residents.
C J Gandy runs for sheriff of Thomas County subject to the primary. He pledges careful and active duties if elected and asks for the vote and support of fellow citizens.
The Boston Baptist Church with Pastor Z. Barron offers Sunday services at 11 30 p m and 7 30 p m and Sunday school at 10 a m led by Lee Bond. Bible classes for youth and young ladies, B Y P A Junior and Senior groups, and a prayer service follow throughout Georgia time. Mrs C B Newton thanks friends for sympathy and flowers after her husband’s death.
Kinship ties fuel interest as counties await second choice tallies. County Judge contest favors T B Bird over B J Hamrick. Clerk Circuit Court led by J W Garwood by 106 first choice votes, with runoff to Garwood or Shuman. Tax Collector leads J B Hornes over N B Gilbert. Tax Assessor top two are Batley and Cooksey Jr., with second choice deciding. Superintendent race between C H Taylor and J C OURS to be settled by second choices. Sheriff Amon re-elected. C W Hey reelected county commissioner. W B Bishop defeats Roland Carroll and E Balley defeats Harris for legislature.
Albany Ga June 8 G G Jackson bookkeeper of Albany Oil Company was released on 6000 bond after arrest on misappropriation of company funds alleged shortage 7248 46 with 889 10 credited through a cotton office order he gave employers. He is married with several children and had lived in Albany for years.
A church picnic is announced at New Shiloh Baptist Church located four and a half miles north of Thomasville on Thursday June 24. The notice invites all to attend and bring well-filled baskets.
Friends report the death of twin boys aged one month who died this morning from complications of whooping cough. The bereaved parents receive sympathy from many county friends as the family mourns the loss.
The report by State Inspector HH A Taggart and County Agent P H Ward details May 1920 tick eradication in Thomas County Georgia. Dipping totals show 19 907 cattle dipped across 2 756 herds with 2 750 herds and 19 897 cattle free and 10 cattle tick inspections. The document lists vats released and planned releases, miles traveled, letters written and meetings held, plus extensive, itemized county expenditures approved for the General County Fund.
A mixed list shows residents and visitors from Moultrie Camilla Tampa Augusta Louisville Montgomery Meigs and Waycross stopping through, with mentions of births illness and a noted altercation. Notable names include J M Gibson G C Mayo W R Evans Elizabeth Holt and Pavo and Ochlocknee area residents.
The column lists numerous names visiting or staying in the city for business or leisure. It notes O M Hill Waycross Cato Mills Pavo A S Mitchell Chicago John M Gibson Moultrie C C Hunt Waycross Joe Way Valdosta C A Owens Atlanta Mrs John B Grant Atlanta Andrew B Snydecker New York J B Green Macon S K Wilcox Valdosta and others. Also mentions Mrs W J Philips improving after illness and trips of Louis and May Steyerman to French Lick Springs. A death is reported: J T Blackshear died of pneumonia at Coolidge 1 and will be buried at Zion church Chastain Friday.
Church invites all to an all day singing at Big Creek Church next Sunday June 13. Attend with well fired baskets as requested by C P Hardin president.
A stream of visitors is recorded in Valdosta and nearby towns with names including T. B. Hurst of Valdosta J. A. Pearce of Plant City W. H. Tolbert of Columbus C. B. Hill of Albany J. E. Burke of Birmingham E. H. Forbes of Macon H. R. Long of Austin Texas and Mrs Olin Home of Metcalfe. George McRory went to Montholo to vote in Jefferson County primary and M r Garland traveled to Garland Alabama for a short visit. For prompt service and durable plumbing contact R B Linson at 136 107 Remington Avenues.
Mrs. Jack Castleberry of Bainbridge visited Mrs. J. C. Folsom for a short time. Mr. A. C. Tift of Tifton was among business visitors yesterday. Mr. S. P. Williams of Chicago and Len Ce Baldwin of Marietta were noted as visitors. L. T. Shackelford of Dothan appeared as a business guest. Louise Glisson and Hattie Thomas of Metcalfe stayed with Mrs. T. A. Futch for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. George Lindsey then returned to Carrallton Missouri after months with the Watt family.
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