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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
2
A miscellaneous column from the Times Enterprise in Thomasville Georgia cites Governor Slaton's Griffin visit, mentions Hoke Smith not facing opposition, and notes local voters in Georgia wrestling with choices in the governor race. It also critiques politicians, social habits, and reform discussions with humorous asides.
The Valdosta Times notes Thomasville voters approved issuing bonds for a new city school building, praising neighborly progress for South Georgia. Quitman eyeing 75000 for municipal improvements, with South Georgia hoping for similar action. The piece references historic headlines about Thaw and Theodore.
Meigs Georgia June 18 reports a busy week as growers ship cante loupe and melon crops amid drought. Neighbors praise two Black residents for detaining a would be attacker at a church, with town officials commending their acts.
Letter to the Thomas County paper urges voters to mark fences on the July 1 election ballot and push lawmakers to repeal or amend laws including fish and game rules auto safety and civil procedure reforms. Davis calls for a platform from candidates and a united push for lawful, practical legislation.
New Haven Conn June 17 Yale Universitys twenty fourth annual commencement was held today Surgeon General William Crawford Gorgas chief sanitary officer of the Panama Canal and Romulus Naon United States Ambassador from Argentina and a South American mediator received the Doctor of Laws degree.
Miss Kate Byrd of Tallahassee visits Mrs. J. L. Turner and should feel at home here. Mrs. Wood and children of Atlanta visit Mrs. Walter Culpepper. Perry Willis welcomes a fine boy. mother and child well. Harry Frosteg circumcised by Rabbi J. Berson in Thomasville with family present. H A Smith buys partners’ interest in Carter Braswell naval stores firm to manage business.
The report laments Paris misfortunes with editors unharmed and politicians quiet while disasters unfold. A German balloon incident and sewer collapses threaten Frence soil as people are swept toward the sea, painting a grim wartime mood.
The record speaks highly of Thomas Felder, calling him a clean and honorable gentleman worthy of consideration. The remarks acknowledge he may not deserve votes as much as competitors yet support remains favorable.
One of the prettiest home weddings ever witnessed in Albany united Miss Lena Rosenberg of Albany and Mr. Herman Feinberg of Camilla at the Rosenberg home on South Jefferson Street. The parlor was decorated with palms, ferns, roses, and smilax with a satin canopy for the ceremony performed by Rabbi Edmund A Landau. The bride wore blue moire trimmed in lace and carried a bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley. Guests later enjoyed a pink and white buffet luncheon, with extensive floral arrangements and a china plateau centerpiece. The couple will reside in Camilla after a two week trip to Tybee and Georgia points.
Barrow Loan and Abstract Co of Pelham Georgia advertises farm loans during summer with prompt service and low rates. It promotes unlimited supply of money for large loans on well improved farms and mentions life insurance funding as part of the lending.
A business card style notice places Dr. John Schreiber formerly of Ochi Oknee at Madison Street opposite Timeg Enterprise Office in Thomasville Georgia with office phone 246 and residence phone 988.
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