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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
1
An advertisement promises miracle relief from rheumatism and related symptoms using Botanic Blood Balm or B B B. It cites swollen joints, back pain, sciatica, and inactive kidneys as improved by the product. Readers are urged to buy a large bottle for $1 and request free medical advice if not cured.
The board hires Miss Lucie Roberta as teacher for the year after her prior role as associate principal at Hyde Park Grammer School in Tampa. Circles organized for girls expand, with five adult readers and two more to form in Fletcherville, as Home Mission support grows amid rising material needs. A Nashville letter praises local support and urges forward planning with the Vasht Home Board’s backing.
A motivational exhortation urges persistence in struggle. It emphasizes endurance, courage, and not yielding to hardship, promising a better outcome with tomorrow. The message centers on resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
The Salvation Army marked its silver anniversary in New York at headquarters commemorating the start of its U S work in February 1880 led by Commissioner George Scott Railton and seven Hallelujah Lassies. The movement now counts 8706 officers and employees, 786 corps, 148 institutions for the poor, three farm colonies, and yearly disbursements of 800000 dollars.
The piece highlights Dr. Barnardo's London work with 8480 wards and lauds Wesleyan College in Macon as a pioneer in higher education for women. It notes Georgia's early efforts with the Bethesda Home in Savannah and the proposed Vashti Home near the town, described as embryonic yet rapidly growing in influence.
South Georgia Ginners Association met in Pelham and fixed gin price at 1.50 per 500 pound bale and 30 cents per hundred pounds over 500. The rate remains unchanged from last year despite higher labor costs. Thomas county officers J N Carter and M H Atkinson of Meigs led, with B H Pope and C H Gmize also named. Other gins at Flint Cotton and Pelham joined the association.
A joint meeting in Mayor Rodenberg’s office resulted in rapid action to purchase a new plant for street lighting. Committees were formed and a $3000 municipal ownership contribution fuels plans for arc lights with direct drive, beltless dynamo, and double current capacity.
Judge Robert G. Mitchell revoked a June 12 sale order in the Perry Pharmacy Co bankruptcy filed in Camilla Georgia. A receiver faces removal after allegations of stockholding and creditor antagonism as the case targets the Robbins-Thompson Drug Co in Pelham and a disputed bulk sale and a fraudulent mortgage. The report notes prominent local figures tied to the case.
Cordele Georgia experiences a major blaze causing an early estimate of over 5200000 in losses. The fire destroyed Parker Willis Co warehouse and Ray Grocery Co building along with stock lumber and hay. The city loses telegraph and telephone service and remains dark for three nights while utilities work to restore power. Insurance covers several losses and damaged lines and tracks add to the cost.
Reverend Walker Lewis writes in praise of Dr Moviey s Leman Elixir for a family with very beneficial results. He calls it admirable medicine and exclaims it restores vitality and liver balance.
The Thomasville Knights Templar Chapter received a charter from W. Rockwell of Savannah Grand Recorder of Georgia. The Crusader Commandery number 17 will be installed with delegations from Cordele and Americus. June 27 is planned as the date for a grand installation attracting Sir Knights from across the state.
Mr W R Culpepper of Chastain recently visited with a sample grape bunch from his five acre vineyard. The Concord vines yield 165 grapes per bunch and prospect up to 25 000 pounds or 4000 baskets if favorable, at ten cents per basket, totaling about 400 dollars, a better bet than five acres of cotton amid generally poor grape prospects.
Edgar D. Broadhurst former superintendent of Thomasville schools has been invited to deliver a four week series of lectures at the Biltmore School of Forestry in Asheville North Carolina. The school operates under the patronage of the Vanderbilt family.
Miss Duke Moxham, once seriously ill with fever for weeks here, has recovered and returned to her Louisville home accompanied by her mother.
David Comfort of Boston visited the town on Thursday, engaging with local residents and observing community activities. He reportedly toured several shops and attended a brief meeting at the town hall.
Spraine d ankle stiff neck and lame shoulder are shown as common ailments. The text promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as especially valuable and suggests prompt use saves time and money. Sold by J. W. Peacock in Thomasville, Georgia.
A published contributor list for the Southern Cotton Association shows Thomasville National Bank contributing 15.00 dollars, Bank of Thomasville 15.00 dollars, and Bank of Pavo 10.00 dollars.
Col O H Payne bought from the estate of A R Macintyre one hundred seventy six acres of land lying on both sides of the Boulevard joining Payne's other lands.
The DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve claims antiseptic healing for boils burns eczema ringworm and other skin diseases. It advertises relief for bleeding itching piles and protracting conditions and is sold by Bracey Pharmacy Co.
An advertisement explains that weak nerves cause stomach problems and poor digestion. Dr Miles Restorative Nervine reportedly increases nerve force, strengthens stomach nerves and tissues, soothes inflammation, heals membranes, and boosts overall energy.
An early 20th century pitch by Frank A Burrelle promotes clipping all papers daily to serve clients across professions. He claims a vast readership, offers personalized briefs on public mentions, and cites examples from amputee device makers to fire safety firms. Letters to Burrelle New York invite inquiries.
A rugged outdoor ad urges hikers and anglers to carry Paracamph First Aid to treat mosquito bites sunburn sore muscles and feet stop bleeding and prevent infections. It claims quick relief for cuts and wounds and promotes the product sold in 25 cent one dollar bottles by The Cme Company Louisville with J W Peacock and R Thomas Jr as sole manufacturers.
An advertisement claims Kodol Dyepepsia Care enables full nourishment from all foods by digesting regardless of stomach condition. It asserts improved digestion, nutrient delivery to blood and tissues, and broader strength, naming Bracey Pharmacy as seller.
A twenty five dollar reward is offered by the undersigned for the arrest with proof to convict any person guilty of a criminal trespass on Lots 3 4 5 37 38 39 43 and 44 in the 17th district of Thomas County Georgia. Contact KD L Bullock Ochlockonee Ga or E W Swift Columbus Ga June 15 100.
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