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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
2
The Times-Enterprise publishes a page full of society notices, crops, weather, and whimsy. It notes cantaloupes ship from Valdosta, crops remain strong, and references local figures like W. J. Burns and Joe Hill Hall.
The piece calls for immediate action to host a sixth annual fair with Thomas County farm exhibits. It stresses timely preparation, urges farmers to ready their displays, and invites all to attend a meeting on June 14 to begin organizing a larger, better event including a poultry show at the same time.
The Times Enterprise notes repeated city council inquiries on the Broad Street crossing of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway. The Mayo family claims Coast Line officials will move to install an electric gang to create first class working order, with warning alarms for pedestrians and vehicles to avoid danger as trains approach.
Albany Herald reports a Washington source that the President will send several Georgia nominations to the Senate within ten days to two weeks. Howard Thompson of Gainesville would be U S marshal for the northern district, Joseph J. Davis of Albany for the southern district, A. O. Blalock of Fayetteville as internal revenue collector, James H. Andrews of Atlanta as surveyor of the port, and David C. Barrow of Savannah as collector of the port. William N. Spence of Camilla would head pardons at the U S attorney level. Davis is viewed as a likely southern marshal, Andrews’ move to Atlanta port is expected, and Spence’s Washington posting would be a surprise. Senator Bacon has not yet named a Savannah district attorney nominee for South Georgia, with a Democratic replacement likely to be named later.
Thomasville Georgia June 10 1913 official minutes of county commissioners report actions on road polls and rights along the Thomasville Pavo road. Atty Chas P Hansell explains nonfranchise occupancy while a 30 day removal window is set. May reports show road work and alms house, with detailed receipts and disbursements across roads jail and court.
Scouts relocate Monday to Williams Pond nine miles north due to swift Cumby ferry river. The pond camp is dry safe with shelter and fish. visitors can reach seven to eight miles via Pavo road. Also notes a Georgia General Assembly bill to amend Thomasville city charter creating a Bond and Sinking Fund Commission.
A 1913 Waynesboro Georgia advertisement touts Dr Herringtons Liver Pills for Biliousness Liver and Stomach disorders Neuralgia Headache and Indigestion. Mayor Frank S Palmer endorses the product and a local company is organized to supply Georgia people at 25 cents a box with prepaid shipping.Available from Peacock-Wash Drug Co Ingram Drug Co and others.
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