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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
3
Boston announces its intention to seek legislature permission to issue bonds for a water works and sewerage system with potential electric lights, following Cairo's earlier notice. The moves mark Thomas County towns Cairo Boston and Thomasville growing into full fledged cities and central to local prosperity.
County commissioner H C Copeland sent Thomasville’s first melon of the season to the Times Enterprise. The Jones variety melon weighs about forty five pounds and is described as a handsome green fruit. He plans to ship the first carload next Monday to refresh newspaper staff.
Melon shipping will begin next week with some fruit possibly ready this week if markets accepted. Notable local visits include Mr. H. C. Copeland and Dr. W. B. Watkins in Cairo, and Misses Ellen Williams and Grace Jenkins visiting Thomasville. Sheriff Hight brought back a prisoner from Metcalfe.
J D Ballard returned to town and gave himself up after shooting Earnest Green on a rural farm April 30. Green survived after medical care, Ballard posted a $1000 bond and awaits the next Superior court. Ballard’s six week flight saw him wander to Chipley Florida New York and South Carolina before returning to Thomasville. Both men came from prominent families and the incident drew county-wide comment. Ballard had worked for B Kelly of Thomasville.
The ad touts Mother's Friend as a pregnancy balm that eases childbirth and reduces morning sickness. It claims to soften muscles and relax tendons, helping women maintain beauty and comfort during pregnancy and delivery.
Judge Joseph Tillman of Quitman unveils a new method using a common syrup kettle to produce light brown sugar and a syrup process that prevents fermentation. He claims his acids are removed, making syrup safer for those with kidney troubles, and suggests he may become a public benefactor if proven.
An old advertisement touts Ramon’s Tonic Regulator as a complete tonic for the system and blood purification. It sells 25 cent boxes containing both Liver Pills and Tonic Pellets that regulate bowels and promote natural conditions, with a claimed advantage over ordinary liver pills.
A report from Smith Avenue recalls Miss Lizzie Lewis small school closing exercises last week. The event featured Willie Rudisill’s welcoming address and a Dixie song that stirred memories of the sixties.
A long promotional notice cites Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder cure and offers readers a free sample bottle and a booklet by mail. It urges readers to mention the paper and provides address details and price info for bottles sold by druggists.
W H Mitchell is the region’s largest onion grower with fourteen acres. He ships to Philadelphia today his fourth carload as harvest draws crowds along the T T & G railroad line. The venture requires cash, labor, and local crates from Thomasville. A. J Carry of Cleveland plans to arrive for the season at the Masury hotel, while Mrs Beadle returns home to Iamonia.
Thomasville visits Monticello for a practice game and loses seventeen to ten. The Thomasville lineup included Hopkins, McKeown, Palin, Watt, Smith, Dillon, Walker, Baker, Mallette, and Wyche. The report notes bright batting by Thomasville but poor base running and defense.
An odd advert line repeats the brand Battle Ax Baking Powder. The fragment suggests an old styled slogan or message with a stray string tuthursat 6 2-1y attached, offering little additional context.
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