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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
5
The Board of Education elected Professor William G. Davis to replace Thomasville’s superintendent. Davis, a English specialist with leadership in Tennessee and West Virginia schools, will start July 1 after meeting with former superintendent Barwick. He arrives in a few days.
A telegram to defense counsel reports the supreme court granted Neal Sutton a new trial on the assault with intent to rape case, following a prior new trial on the kidnapping charge. Bail may be admitted nominally if both cases are reversed. Sutton was serving five years for kidnapping and ten for assault.
Reuben Pyles known as Uncle Reuben and his son were seriously wounded by two Dougherty brothers Lucius and Randolph. The Daughertys were arrested after a preliminary hearing but fled. both sides report taunting and threats prior to the shooting. Uncle Reuben, veteran and property owner, was near his home when targeted. the son was hit in the stomach and received hospital care. Both victims remain in serious condition.
Justice J W H Mitchell married a runaway couple Sunday night at about ten o clock. The groom Jason Cargill and bride Julia Stephens wed despite paternal opposition. They will reside on Cargill’s farm near the Florida line.
Capt. Smith was placed on the executive council after the Georgia bankers held their annual session at Atlantic Beach. Capt. E M Smith and Capt. Smith returned from the event. Editor Linton of the Press visited Boston Wednesday.
June 8 1905 Thomasville council session presided by Mayor Roddenberg investigates alleged illegal voting in a municipal electric light plant referendum. Alderman Evans moves to instruct prosecutors to pursue all persons who voted illegally based on voter and tax lists. R H Neel condemns alleged ballot box corruption and voter bribery following today’s election.
Thomasville voters rejected municipal debt of 85000 for a lighting plant by 265 to 203 with 153 black ballots noted. A donation of 3000 was offered to fund street and public lighting but the measure failed to carry. Local officials adjourned amid debate on charter amendments and future reform.
Two new rural routes will be inaugurated from the Boston post office on August 15th and will run south and east of the town. They will serve a population of 1125. J. A. Wynn of Usiro district visited the city Wednesday. Thomas county has more rural routes than any other county known.
A ten year old girl in Coolidge accuses Frank Smith of attempting an assault while the family was at church. Smith fled but was tracked to near Chastain, arrested, and lodged in the county jail after return to Coolidge. He denies the charge as townsfolk react with concern.
Miss Olivia Pittman and Mr Ruaiford Robison wed in a morning Methodist ceremony in Thomasville church adorned with greenery and spring flowers. The couple received warm congratulations at the Pittman home on Crawford street before departing for a bridal tour aboard the Montgomery train at 10:30 a m.
Mr. Robert Gamble, manager of the Thomasville Electric Light Co, says a day current will be launched once all consumers are on meters. He notes 1500 lights run during the day with flat rates, and expects to start by August first after the meter system becomes universal.
A local hotel issue in Thomasville prompts discussion on forming a company to own and operate the property. The De Soto Hotel lease in Savannah ends next fall with the Savannah Hotel Company planning to run it. Watson and Powers, lessees, have not decided their next move and may split after the lease ends. A manager will be hired to oversee operations.
A regional baseball league is formed in Albany with Thomasville left out after a poor showing last year. Backers fear a repeat of the disastrous experience and may keep Thomasville to amateur play this summer as the championship contests begin.
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