Sheriff Sale in Thomas County July 1915
Georgia Thomas County will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in July 1915 at the courthouse in Thomasville the house and lot on the south side of Patten Street fronting 50 feet and 100 feet deep. The property is levied under an execution in favor of W P Sparks against Minerva Ferline. Written notice given June 8 1915. Also citations in Thomas County for discharge of administrator of Mitchell Glass and for letters of dismission for Mrs Hettie L Crovatt estate with hearings scheduled the first Monday in July 1915.
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Georgia
Thomas
Court House
Thomasville
Patten Street
EBM
Mallette
Minerva Ferline
Minerva ‘Ferline
Aginst
Fife
Sheriff Sale in Georgia Thomas County for Iron Works property
The Sheriff of Thomas County Georgia will sell on the first Tuesday in July at public outcry in the county courthouse hours the property of C L Thompson doing business as Thomasville Iron Works. Items include a fourteen inch Lodge Shipley lathe a 14 inch J Steptoe shaper an 18 foot Fay Scott engine lathe a Will Lathe a Radial drill press and other machines. The bulky property will be viewed by applying to the Sheriff and is located in a building on Steph eny Street Thomasville. The sale is to satisfy a City Court of Thomasville judgment in favor of Foote Davies Co against C L Thompson. This 10th day of June 1915.
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Georgia
Thomas
Said
Fay & Scott
International
W. M. Bennett & Son
Radiel
Fabrick Machine Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
Stepheny Street
Thomasville
C. L. Thompson
Thomasville Iron Works
City ‘Court
Foote. &_ Davies Company
McLoud Support Appalication In Thomas County
In Thomas County Georgia Hettie McLoud applies for twelve months support from the estate of Archie McLoud. Appraisers have filed their return and all interested parties must show cause to the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in July 1915 why the application should not be granted. Dated June 1 1916. Wm M Jones Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Thomas County
Hettie McLoud
Archie McLoud
Court of Ordinary
Wm. M. Jones
Petition for Guardian Change for Groover Minors in Thomas County
James M Rushin as guardian petitions to resign and seeks appointment of a new guardian for minors James Rushin Groover and Samuel D Groover. Court notice requires objections at the next ordinary term in Thomas County on June 1 1916 with a July 1915 date referenced.
Appointment of County Administrator in Thomas County
Thomas County Georgia administrator W M Jones cites all creditors and next of kin to show cause why the resignation of Ned Smith as administrator upon estate of Corley dataset should not be approved and W B Hambleton named as successor on the first Monday in July 1915. May 21, 1915.
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Georgia
Thomas
Ned’ Smith
Glande
Corley
W. B. Hambleton
Court of Ordinary
W. M. Jones
Howell estate discharge sought in Thomas County
Silas Howell administrator of the estate of P. E. Howell late of Thomas County Georgia has filed a petition for discharge. This notice cites all persons concerned to show cause why the discharge should not be granted at the regular July 1915 term of the Court of Ordinary for the county to be held on the first Monday in July. Wm M Jones Ordinary Thomas County Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Thomas County
R. M. Glass
Mitchell Glass
Mitchell “Glass
W. M. Jones
Silas ‘Howell
Wm.m. Jones
Probate notice for J F Miller estate filed in county court
The notice requests all creditors and heirs of J F Miller to appear within the time required to claim or contest the estate’s administration. It announces appointment of Wiley B Miller as administrator and is signed June 6, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Thomas County
Land Sale in Thomas County Georgia 1915
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Thomas County Georgia the estate of Mrs. Lucretia Brooks will sell Lots 12 13 14 Block D on R Lester re division of Fairview Thomasville at the court house on the first Tuesday in July 1915 between legal hours cash terms. Administrator Wm H Platt notes sale of property to satisfy an estate.
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Georgia
Thomas
Court of Ordinary
Thomas County
Court House
Said County
Lester
Fairview
Thomasville
Lucretia Brooks
Wm. H. Platt
Administrators Sale in Thomas County Georgia 1915
Public auction under Court of Ordinary order in Thomas County Georgia on the first Tuesday in July 1915. Sold for cash: 207 8/10 acres acrossLots 100 101 130 in the 13th district plus 100 acres in Lot 200 and a Dawson street lot in Thomasville near Coffee road with surrounding blocks and street boundaries. Administratrix Dena M Snodgrass represents the estate of G G Hawkins deceased.
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Dena M. Snodgrass
G. G. Hawkins
Land sale in Thomas County estate liquidation
By order of the county a sale is scheduled on the first Tuesday in July 1915 between legal hours for cash. Described is 207 8/10 acres from lots 100 101 130 in the 13th district, plus 100 acres in lot 200, surveyed by A S Vann April 28 1915 four miles from SROAGY on the Coffee-Hoag road. Administratrix Dena M Snodgrass represents the estate of BLP.
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Georgia
Thomas County
Court of Ordinary
Court House
Sald
Vann
Thomasville
Coffee Road
Dawson Street
Clay
Calhoun Streets
W. M. Hammond
J. L. Beverly
Jackson Street
Jefferson Street
W. L. Bal
Lee Neel
Sroagy
Local legislative notice on Thomasville school tax levy
A local bill introduced for Georgia General Assembly passage aims to amend a 1900 act to establish a public school system in Thomasville, Thomas County. It provides for maintenance by local taxation and proposes an annual tax levy of two-fifths of one cent on all taxable property in the city, dated May 20, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
Georgia
Thomasville
Thomas County
Sabbath Day Demand Urges Ochlocknee Merchants Practice Closed Doors
Local business men of Ochlocknee are urged to keep doors closed on the Sabbath and the public is asked to refrain from buying or selling on Sunday. The notice appeals to community harmony and law, urging adherence to Sunday quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ochlocknee
Raeene
Turkish troop ships sunk in Dardanelles by British sub
News dispatch reports three Turkish transports carrying troops were sunk in the Dardanelles by a British submarine. Most troops and crew are believed drowned before aid could reach them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Athens
Dardanellés
Eleven Year Old Elizabeth Nolte Found Murdered
The body of Elizabeth Nolte, eleven, was found in Cincinnati after being missing since Tuesday. Her throat was cut and she was found without clothing, wrapped in a sheet. Police believe she was assaulted and murdered. a man who gave her candy was named by her mother as a potential suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Elizabeth Nolte
Tues- Nolte
Beavers Lanford Feud Flows Into Police Board
Atlanta reports an internal police feud with Chief Beavers filing charges against Detective Chief Lanford before the police commission. The dispute centers on authority and language use, risking deposition of one chief. The clash suggests departmental inefficiency as both branches hinder each other.
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Atlanta
Beavers
Chief Lanford
Police Commission
Lanford
S. J. Roberts
Police Department
Detective Department
Shoes Laged Up the Back Among Atlanta Fashionites
The June fashion note from Atlanta observes a freak shoe fad among stylish women. High laced shoes, laced up the back or off the side appear in two tone leather and sometimes with mismatched laces. Some wear matching stockings with buttons and tassels to mimic boots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgian 15 Appointed to Panama Canal Zone Post
President Wilson appoints Charles B. Williams of Georgia to U S Attorney for the Panama Canal Zone. Williams is from Columbus, Georgia, and serves amid a June announcement from Washington.
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Panama
Charles ‘B. Williams
Columbus
United States
Wilson
Washington
Charles B. Williams
Georgia
Panama Canal Zone
Williams
Moonshine King Freed Over Lack of Evidence
Atlanta June 16 reports say "Wild Bill" Williams of Putnam County, famed for moonshine operations, the most arrested man in Georgia, who has served six years in federal prison, was freed from a current charge due to lack of evidence after a preliminary hearing before a United States Commissioner.
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Atlanta
Wild Bill” Williams
Putman County
Georgia
Hancock County
United States
England Paid for Cotton
New York reports London has paid an installment exceeding three hundred thousand dollars on a seized cargo of American cotton en route to Sweden. Banks discounted drafts against shipments. twenty six ships detained March and April with cotton valued at twelve million dollars. The Order in Council ordered sale in England at contract prices amid concerns over potential losses.
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New York
London News
Sweden
England
Holland
Denmark
Red White and Blue Emblems Linked to Masonry History
Atlanta June 15 The Annuity Messenger cites L D Smith asserting red white and blue were Masonic symbols long before they became national emblems. Blue stands for friendship and truth red for zeal and order white for purity, per the Masons Annuity official publication.
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Atlanta
Land of the Free
L. D. Smith
Annuity Messenger
Record oat yield sets county best on fifty acres
Record oats yield for Thomas county is reported by W A Round superintendent of Millpond Plantation. On fifty acres the average is fifty one and a half bushels per acre. The oats are displayed at R Thomas drug store as proof of soil and climate in Thomas County.
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W. A. Round
Millpond
Thomas County
Millpond Plantation
R. Thomas
Thomas Coxney
Acess
Wilkes and Son Visit Moultrie Man in City
Hon. John A. Wilkes and his son from Moultrie spent part of yesterday in the city, engaging in brief meetings and local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Wilkes
Moultrie
Stomach Troubles Prompt Madison Heights Testimony
Madison Heights Virginia resident Chas A Ragland endorses Thedford's Black-Draught for indigestion stomach trouble and colds. He cites relief after a few days and urges use of a medicine with proven curative merit for quick permanent relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Heights
Chas. A. Ragland
Thedford
Riots Bring Deaths as Sheriff and Prisoner Shot
In Winnsboro South Carolina on June 15 authorities probed the deaths of Sheriff A D Hodd and Julius Smith a black prisoner charged in a violent attack on a white woman. Clyde Isenhower wounded relatives await word as four others recover and James Rawls Jesse Morrison and brothers Ernest Clyde Isenhower face murder indictments.
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Winnsboro
8.C
A. D. Hodd
Julius Smith
Hig Negro
Clyde Isenhower
Chester
James Rawls
Jesse Morrison
Isenhower
Clyde
Ernest Isenhower
Bull in town runs wild in Piney Woods
A Florida bull broke loose in Kissimmee last night, goring a mule, damaging a Ford, and tossing several people into trees and telegraph poles. After hours of chaos, four enslaved men and Chief Milton's son restrained it, then it was recaptured and returned to a cattle car bound for Oklahoma. The spectacle drew many townsfolk before the animal was finally secured.
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Piney Woods
Florida
Oklahoma
Jackson Street
Milton
Kissimmee
Notable Visitors and Local Business in Thomasville
Thomasville greets a stream of visitors on business and social calls. Names include Mr. ZA Dozier of Troy, Mr. James H. Bright of Miami, and Mrs. C N Neel with children visiting Quitman. Local residents and travelers such as the Wight family en route to San Francisco, and numerous merchants are recorded, along with notes on improved health of Mrs. E. H. Speight and area trades like Best Yet Ground Feed. Roads, farms, and auto purchases mark the daily scene.
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J. B. Wight
E. P. Wight
Cairo
Thomasville
San Francisco
Far West
For Sale Cow Pers-Any Quantity Prices Right
Mrs. George Clark and bright little son visit Bainbridge relatives while Dr. Clark plans to join later. J. T. Knight & Son advertise cattle sale prices in Columbus Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Knight & Son
Columbus, Ga
George Clark
Bright Little Son
Bainbridge
Cantaloa? Cantaloupe Preview From Local Pastor
Rev. D H Parker shows an acre of cantaloupes ready for market at The Times Enterprise. If the next week’s crop is as good as the sample, the fruit will move quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Parker
Times Enterprise
Houser Family Guests At Mrs Houser’s Home
Mrs L M Houser and her bright little daughter Glenn of Columbus visit Mrs C J Houser at 327 North Madison Street. Also in Macon Mrs J L Houser joins the guests at the same address for the stay.
Mr Faucett Returns After North Carolina Virginia Visit
Mr W H Faucett comes back after several weeks in North Carolina and Virginia visiting friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Virginia
Local visitors and guests noted in Thomasville scene
Editor C. B. Allen of the Moultrie Observer joins prominent visitors in Thomasville today. Dr. T. S. Clay of Savannah spends the day as guest of Mrs. J. B. Law at 115 N. Dawson St. Miss Elizabeth McCarty of Augusta visits Miss Lucy Heeth on North Dawson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Allen
The
Moultrie Observer
Thomasville
Dr. T. S. Clay
Savannah
Elizabeth McCarty
Augusta
Lucy Heeth
Dawson Street
Broughton Attacks Bryan as Traitor in War Address
Atlanta June 15 Dr Len G Broughton former Atlanta pastor now head of the First Baptist Church Knoxville denounces William Jennings Bryan in a wartime address. He calls Bryan course almost treason and says the American people will rebuke him more than the man he tried to rebuke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
William Jennings Bryan
Len G. Broughton
First Baptist Church
Knoxville
Bryan
Miss May Patten Heads to Peabody Institute Summer School
Miss May Patten departed this morning for Nashville Tennessee to attend the Peabody Institute summer school for advanced study in music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Patten
Nashville, Tenn
The
Peabody Institute
Ochlocknee Officials Visit Thomasville on Business
Judge P. P. Dixon, Mayor Sanders and Mr. Groover of Ochlocknee spent a short time in Thomasville Thursday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Maller
Cairo
P. P. Dixon
Sanders
Mr. Groover
Ochlocknee
Thomasville
Baker Debuts as Catcher in Local Game
Baker played yesterday as catcher replacing Shepperd. He failed to hit but fielded well as Deacon Winges directed from the box and influenced the outcome.
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Baker
Shepperd
Deacon Winges
Harris Chooses Ansley Hotel As Governing Forum
Governor elect Harris and Mrs Harris arrive in Atlanta and prepare for the upcoming Georgia Legislature. The Ansley Hotel is to be the political center with many Senate and House leaders reserving rooms to stay in close contact with the administration during the session. Legislators are already gathering in the city prior to the June 23 convening date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Thomasville defeats Brunswick in first of series on Wednesday
Reynolds hits a game turning homer to break a tie in the eighth as Thomasville beats Brunswick. Umpire Wagnon drew fan ire over key calls. Reynolds also plated a run in the eighth with a two bagger. Box score notes include two base hits by Wicke Utley Pittman and Reynolds home run.
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Thomasville
Brunswick
Wade Reynolds
Johnnie Wagnon
Reynolds
Varnen
Johnnie
John
Andy
Parker
Pittman
Pitt
Conley
Utley
Brunswick - Abr
HPOA
Ei Riley
Nance
Jordan
Willard
lBope
Weiller
Rafferty
Thomasview
Wicker
Murch
Riley
Winges
McFarlan
Mr. Wagnon
League of Peace banquet discussed in Philadelphia
Philadelphia June 16 plans for a League of Peace binding nations in an Amity pact to be discussed at a banquet tonight. Sessions continue tomorrow. Speakers include former President Taft Judge George Gray Oscar Strauss and Harvard President Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
League of Peace
William Howard Taft
George Gray
Delaware
Oscar Strauss
Turkey
Hague Court
Lowell
Harvard University
Carter and Flowers Visit Thomasville in Boston Party Car
Boston residents Mr. and Mrs. G Carter Mr. and Mrs L A Carter and Mr B M Flowers formed a congenial party and visited Thomasville Tuesday afternoon coming over in Mr Flowers car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Carter
L. A. Carter
B. M. Flowers
Boston
Thomasville
Mr. Flowers
Couple Pair Spends Day On Lake Samonia
Judge J. H. Culpepper and Miss Eva May Luke of Chastain join Mr. Daniel Barrymore McNeill and Miss Ivis Schmidt of Thomasville for a pleasant day trip in Culpepper's car on Lake Samonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Culpepper
Eva May Luke
Chastain
Daniel Barrymore McNeill
Ivis Schmidt
Thomasville
Lake Samonia
Judge Culpepper
Architect Galliher Sees New School Near Completion
Mr. C. F. Galliher, architect on the new school building, visited the city and said the structure will probably be completed by the first of August. He praised its completeness and beauty, ranking it among the best school buildings in the state and country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Galliher
Miss Bessie Davidson Visiting In Atlanta
Miss Bessie Davidson of Atlanta is spending several weeks with her sister Mrs. B. H. Cocroft on Love Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McRee
Valdosta
J. B. Chisholm
Bessie Davidson
Atlanta
B. H. Cocroft
Love Street
Auto number found on road in 1915 Times-Enterprise ad
A 1915 auto number was found on the road and may be claimed by the owner. Contact Times-Enterprise and pay for advertising to recover the plate.
Valdosta Edges Waycross In Midweek Game
In Waycross, Valdosta won 26 to 17 after a 010 001 000 final tally. Ery and Tyalor paired with Vai den and Reynolds on the batteries. time 1:30. Umpires Wiggins and Burka. In Dothan Gainsy beat Dothan 28 to 8 with Peddy and Baker combining for the batteries, time 2:20. umpire LaRocque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. E. Valdosta
Waycross
Ery
Tyalor
Vaiden
Reynolds
Wiggins
Burka
Dothan
R. H. E.gainsy
Peddy
Baker and Shuman
Hall
Turner
LaRocque
British Sailors Die as Casualty List Reaches 13547
London June 15. The casualty list of British navy men totals thirteen thousand five hundred forty seven officers and men including marines and naval personnel up to June first. This report updates the toll after ongoing battles and patrols in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
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Hettie L. Crovatt
J. G. Crovatt
James M. ‘Rushin
James Rushin Groover
Samuel D. Groover
Dardanelles
Regland
Morriot
Court
Mr. ZA. Dozier
of Troy
Ig,i
the City
James H. Bright
Miami
Mrs. Wi Watt
Tybee
C.N. Neel
J. W. Dillon
James 8. Mason
Susina
City
E. H. Speight
3. W. Wilson
Merrillville
Tuomasville
A. D. Little
Mr. M. Suarez
Bainbridge and
Tallahassee
J.E. McNair
W.R. Harris
Pelham
Frank H. Mallard
Brungwick
Hamrick
Metcalfe
Rosalind Ramsey
Piscola
Mrs
A. J. Stanaland
Neel Brothers
J. L. Barwick
Pine Pink
Mr. Heeth Varnedee
Flemington
Messrs
Joseph and
Charles Way
W. T. Knapp
Metcalfe District
W. H. Brandon
Joseph Jerger, Jr
Maxwell Autos
W. A. Palin
Maxwell
Broughton
Harris
Ansley Hotel
Bragayickne
Dathan “Ie
Gainesville
Thomasville AB
Anderson
Pittman If
Ib Wicker
Baker c Winges
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