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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1903
Page
7
An editorial discusses illiteracy in Georgia and compares white literacy rates by county and state. It notes 314 white men in Thomas County over 21 cannot read or write, and cites higher illiteracy in other counties and states while urging efforts to eradicate illiteracy entirely.
This week adds multiple new business ventures across South Georgia. Thomasville sees a Southern Saw Mill Company chartered. Vidalia adds a $21,000 cotton oil mill. Brunswick introduces a $40,000 hardware and land venture. Pelham a $10,000 dyeing and finishing plant. Ellijay a $11,000 dry kiln. Columbus a $25,000 water land and construction firm. Greensboro a knitting mill. Dalton a Tale company.
The government study on Dr Charles Herty’s turpentine investigations concludes his timber processing method is fully successful. The report highlights the need for preservative techniques in timber industries and suggests change will come gradually, delivering valuable insight to the trade.
A fragmented editorial style passage shakes old Brunswick tones with lines about a steel plant, urging action and labor while musing whether Hobson has faded into oblivion. The quoted banter hints at social expectations and worker grit in a regional context.
A harsh editorial notes that lynching underscores the public’s exasperation with slow justice, asserting that crowds across regions share impatience with legal delays and flawed due process.
The passage states that since 1871 the South has spent about 650 million dollars on education, with roughly one fifth allocated to Negro schools.
A curious reader is told that the comparison rests on playful, suggestive lines about magazines and gendered expectations. The exchange parodies riddles about form and publicity with a final punchline about holding forms making the devil squeal.
The first issue of the Moultrier News under new management is on the exchange table and praised as bright as a new dollar. Capt. Adams and Mr. Rudisill are credited for the effort, with the paper declaring success and confidence in the change.
Judge Hopkins seeks citizen feedback on three local game laws to be proposed in the General Assembly next month. The laws target out of state and local hunters amid a shifting era of stricter controls.
In Cordele Daily News note someone refers to Brindle the cow in the street scene and ponders an ordinance. The Moultrie News quips about Brindle and her cud as a humorous aside. The Thomasville Times-Enterprise is cited for respectful reference.
A playful poem fragment questions how life would feel if a chigger were bigger. The speaker imagines harsh, brimstone like scenes and scratching with a rake as the chigger grows, ending with an obscure prompt to ask something hard.
Georgia Thomas County sale set for the first Tuesday in July at the county courthouse. The property is the west half of lot 60 in block 2 west Thom asville. Mose Wilson owner and defendant in possession. Credit sale to satisfy a county court fife in favor of J L Pringle. Sheriff T J Hight signs.
To Vicey Collier administratrix and heirs at law of Boaz Collier. S R Rodgers has filed a petition with bond for titles to obtain an order for deed execution by the administratrix to land described in the bond. The application will be heard at the July 1903 term of the court of ordinary on the first Monday in July. June 1, 1903. Wm M Jones Ordinary.
E M Smith is not a Board Commissioner of roads and revenue. The notice announces an application to discontinue a public road with a hearing date to be set and issued under local road authority. June 6 1903.
Scientists project the world to endure about sixteen million years longer while a faint prospect of a gin discovery emerges from Thomasville.
A young boy nears full recovery from the sorrow of saying goodbye to a beloved teacher and now enjoys a carefree vacation life in a simple, cheerful routine as described by local observers.
A fragmentary note states a gold after-dinner coffeepot set was given to Miss Ruth Hanna from Roosevelt, while an endorsement from the Ohio convention favored the former. The source reflects mixed signals on the Roosevelt offer and political support.
The Thomasville editor notes a saying that no law can stop the divorce of a fool from his money, citing the remark as a spot on analysis echoed by the Americus Press.
Georgia Governor Terrell issues orders restricting members of the state militia from visiting bars in uniform during the upcoming encampments. The directive aims to curb use of militia plumage in public, signaling tighter control over appearance and conduct.
A quip from The Insurance Age urges steadiness in the face of troubles. It compares misfortune to rough seas and counsels calm, prudent conduct to ease a journey and improve outcomes.
A Memphis nurse testifies that kidney strain causes backache and loins pain. She bought Doan’s Kidney Pills at Hamner & Ballard and reports relief, claiming many locals benefited. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets are sole U S agents. price 50 cents. use only Doan’s.
The Savannah News recalls the couple meeting in Georgia at the Senator’s winter home in Thomasville. The piece suggests that place may keep its appeal for the young couple in years ahead.
Unclaimed household goods and furniture from the estate of W S Keefer will be sold at the T T G By depot at 10 a m on July 22 to satisfy storage charges. Goods have been on hand unclaimed for more than six weeks. T W Geer, manager.
Petition to form a Georgia corporation by E E Mack Florence A Mack F J Ansley and Charles Phillips Jr seeks incorporation of The Southern Saw Mill Company to operate lumber mills buy sell timber real estate and lend money with capital of 10000 to 50000, principal office in Thomasville, 1903.
Petitioners led by H W Hopkins and others seek incorporation as the City Hospital of Thomasville Georgia a benevolent institution to operate a hospital for fifty years with power to buy hold real estate and receive gifts. A board of eleven directors will govern with an executive committee of three including Hopkins Pringle and Merrill. The filing is certified by J W Groover Clerk and attorney J H Merrill. May 19 1903.
T and G Railway to auction unclaimed freight items on Saturday June 20 1903 at 10 am in Thomasville Georgia to reimburse freight and storage charges. Listings include crates sacks barrels machinery furniture hardware and various goods from multiple merchants and individuals across Moultrie Thomasville and surrounding areas.
Georgia Thomas County hears a petition by W R Singletary administrator showing the estate of Harrison Singletary has been fully administered. Citizens with claims must show cause why letters of dismission should not be granted on the first Monday in July 1903.
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