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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1914
Page
3
The office holder states he has served faithfully and asks for support in his candidacy. He notes the Democratic Primary on August 19, 1914, and signs respectfully, T. B. Singletary.
Milton R declares independence from political factions in seeking the sheriff’s office in Thomas County Georgia. He pledges to bow to the will of the voters and urges careful, lawful conduct if elected while promising his best efforts and faithful service in past and future terms. He signs as T. J. Hight.
W A Rehberg announces candidacy for Sheriff of Thomas County. He emphasizes deputy experience, commitment to duty, and asks for voters support in the upcoming primary, stressing he is not a politician but a capable public servant.
W H Groover declares candidacy for Representative to the voters of Thomas County. He urges Democratic primary action and seeks endorsement in the taming primary, dated May 25, 1914.
J A Bowers of Meigs Ga announces for the Georgia House subject to August primary. He states endorsements came without solicitation and pledges no political trades. He opposes creating the new Hansell County and asks for voters support to improve Georgia and Thomas County. June 2 1914 Meigs Ga. 5-18 tf
A candidate for the Georgia State Treasurer position appeals to voters in the Democratic primary. He emphasizes his past administration of the state's finances as faithful and efficient and seeks endorsement from the people of Georgia based on his record and experience.
London reports public demand for harsher punishment of Militant Suffragettes amid arson by the Arson Squad. Three fires threaten St Margaret's church. Rev William Stone praises swift rescue with only minor damage. Reginald McKenna proposes prosecuting fund contributors to choke militant funding. Native County Singers convene at New Lorne Hill Church on Saturday July 4 with baskets and songbooks.
Notice announces the Board of Tax Equalizers will meet in the Grand Jury room all next week from Monday the 15th to Saturday the 20th to hear complaints and adjourn on Saturday June 20th. Also announces the engagement of Miss Clara Neel to Mr Wade Jones Fowler with their wedding set for Tuesday June 23. The couple will reside in Thomasville and receive social attention for the union.
Adv touts Dr King s New Life Pills as best remedy for serious sicknesses starting in stomach liver and kidneys. Claims purify blood prevent constipation and cleanse bowels to improve overall health. Mentions 25 cents at druggists and Bucksen s Arnica Salve for all hurts.
F B Norton announces candidacy for re election to the Tax Receiver office in Thomas County under the Democratic Primary. He asserts qualifications, gratitude for past favors, and pledges faithful conscientious service and courtesy if re elected.
A local candidate from Ochlocknee appeals to White Citizens of Thomas County to support his bid for Tax Receiver in the Democratic Primary. He pledges an efficient businesslike office, courtesy, and a fair apportionment of county offices among sections, noting past courthouse hiring patterns.
Washington reports the Norris Simmons amendment to the Panama tolls exemption repeal bill expected to pass in the House after Senate approval by 35 to something. The amendment states the United States does not surrender Hay-Paunceforte treaty rights. President Wilson is anticipated to sign, viewed as a victory. Adamson moves con con for the amended bill. Moss's substitute on discrimination fails 174 to 108. Trust bills loom as administration and senators plan White House conferences.
Washington June 12 senators West of Georgia and Vardaman of Mississippi nearly traded blows during debate over Panama canal tolls repeal. Sergeant at arms intervened and the scene cooled as the chamber resumed its session after a tense exchange.
The American volcano Mount Lasson erupted for the fifth time today near Redding California. The eruption was more violent than prior events with a sulfur smell in the air and ashfall reaching Mineral a town sixteen miles from the peak.
Nick Wilburn, accused of killing James E. King, a Jones County farmer, was hanged in Gray Georgia. He confessed to firing the fatal shot after King returned from a hunt and admitted an affair with Mrs. King who aided in his defense with insurance funds. Governor Slaton refused clemency. execution occurred at 11:55, with a broken neck.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic advertised as a general tonic rich in quinine and iron. Claims liver benefits malaria defense blood enrichment and overall system strength. Price listed as 50 cents.
In a formal note from Niagara Falls on June 13 the United States said no arms may be exported to Mexico by land or sea. The reply refutes the Antilla incident protest and explains a steamer’s clearance papers arose from a misinterpretation of Commerce and Treasury jurisdiction.
Charles A. Towne of New York former Minnesota senator has been retained as counsel for Huerta in Washington. He remains in close touch with the government and mediation at Niagara Falls and reports to Huerta. Towne calls the protocol signing a hopeful sign of settlement and has conferred with President Wilson and Secretary Bryan.
Sheriff Singletary returned from Gadsden with Moon, a former Southern Bell lineman, charged with bigamy. The warrant came from Moon’s wife, formerly Miss Bama Shores, who says he is married to another woman. The case will be heard in the Superior Court.
A Draper North Carolina woman, Helen Dalton, claims Cardus the woman's tonic cured her years of left side pain and near suffocation. She urges other women to try Cardus, stating it has benefited many and has no equal. The advertisement promises a 64 page booklet on women.
Washington reports a bumper wheat crop and a revival in iron trades and textiles will create more U S jobs than workers available. Secretary William B Wilson said over eighty thousand laborers are already sought in the Southwest wheat belt. Plans to run railroad excursions to ease access are being prepared.
Chicago June 12 The LaSalle Street Trust Savings Bank was taken in charge by the State Bank Examiner. Conditions cited warranted the closing after a run began two days earlier. President is William Lorimer, former U S Senator. Deposits totaled 5 058 586 and loans 4 363 398.
Bank examiners said four small banks were tied to the closed LaSalle Street Trust Savings Bank. Calumet State Bank also closed as its resources were linked to LaSalle. The five banks’ combined capital suffered from LaSalle’s failure to dispose of $500,000 in Southern Traction securities and large cash advances to Lorimer Gallagher Construction Company.
An insane Italian aboard the White Star liner CanoPis from Boston went on a stabbing spree yesterday near Punta Del Gardo Azores. He stabbed 25 passengers before being overpowered. five victims remain in serious condition.
In Chicago on June 13 a 20 year ban on political and religious topics within the General Federation of Women's Clubs collapsed. The federation endorsed woman suffrage after a vote led by Mrs. E B Denniston of San Francisco. The Illinois delegation sang as the motion carried and Pennybacker spoke.
Chicago June 13. Grace Wilbur Trout, noted suffrage leader, says the General Federation of Women's Clubs will not adopt suffrage as part of its propaganda. She adds there will be little opposition to the federation endorsing suffrage principles.
Febriline is a trademarked improved Quinine presented as a taste free syrup pleasing to swallow and gentle on the stomach. It is advertised as suitable for both children and adults unable to take ordinary Quinine, claiming no nausea nervousness or head ringing. The ad pitches a 2 ounce original package priced at 25 cents with the Febriline blown in bottle.
A stream of visitors arrived in Thomasville from Valdosta Boston Meigs Patten Cochran Ochlockner Quitman Waycross Barwick Albany Pavo Pleasant Grove and other areas today and yesterday. Among those noted were A H Denmark T G Taylor W M Davis R B McRae Ad Way Duncan Bickley John Burney W B Pittman W L Pugpen R R Gardner G F Upton J A Wall C Elder Josh Groover P W Leak C N Neel T J Hutchinson L W Baldwin and W H Summers Sr. with many taking part in local activities.
D D Peacock of Pavo holds the general agency for the Saxon in Thomas Brooks and Colquitt counties and offers to demonstrate the automobile on short notice. Nearby residents J C Chancey Blakely E L Drew Bold Springs H L White Meigs W A J Parramore Coolidge and M F Harrell Boston were in Thomasville Monday on business or visiting relatives.
An advertisement promotes LAXA TIVE BROMO QUININE as a cure for a cold in one day. It mentions a signature by E W GROVE and lists a 25 cent price plus distribution details. The rest of the clipped text records residents traveling, social visits, and local business notes in Thomasville.
A list of local visitors and residents in Thomasville shows J A Bates from Allenta W H Simmons from Pavo R R Rice of Apalachicois Henry Abrams J W Wilson from Spring Hill M S Reagan of Ochlocknes and others visiting or staying in the city. Also noted are local candidates J C Robinson for tax receiver and W H Groover for representative visiting, with Mrs Wilt Edwards and daughter hosted on Crawford street and Miss Mada Mathewson from Auchu In Florida visiting Mrs Claude S Smith on West Jackson Street. Martin and Francis Elder depart for Atlanta to visit with sister Mrs R Philips.
Mr and Mrs W H Brandon Miss Susie Brandon and Master Albert Brandon have returned from Hampton Springs in a brief society note.
Mrs M H Stanaland and her daughter left yesterday for a short visit to friends and relatives in Ochlocknee and Cairo Georgia.
Miss Moselle Griffin of Asheville North Carolina visits her parents Mr and Mrs C R Griffin at their home in Mletcherville.
Mr and Mrs Edward Lonsberg and children of Atlanta are visiting city residents Mr and Mrs Steyerman for a short stay. Master Newell Hamilton, son of Mr and Mrs W M Hamilton, is spending his vacation with relatives and friends in North Carolina.
Mr Charles X Balfour of Savannah has been visiting for a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs R C Balfour.
The many friends of Mr. C. H. Billines learn he is out of the hospital after a month. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carroll return to Pensacola after a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Carroll in the city.
Miss Mattie Walker and Miss Maimie Lindsey depart next Thursday for Perth Amboy New Jersey to be guests for several weeks of Mrs Elmont Bedell in the city hotel circuit context.
Cleveland and Hanover letters praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing female pains and averting surgery. Women report relief from menstrual and related ailments, stating doctors offered no other options and the remedy restored regular health.
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