Local Week in Review Offers Town and County Highlights
Recap of weekly happenings from Arch ie MacIntyre in Athens to Mrs Jessie Stringer in Savannah. Notes on upcoming Fourth of July plans, July excursions to Montgomery, and local travels of Sheriff Hight and Dr T M McIntosh. Mentions teachers, judges, and rain affecting crops with Melon sales by Shelly Horn and Partners. The Guards prepare for the state shoot at Macon with expectations of a creditable showing.
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Macon
Mrs Antoinette Bronsil Grant Dies in Atlanta
Mrs. Antoinette Bronsil Grant, wife of Capt. A Grant, died in Atlanta last week. She had lived in Thomasville for many years and was known as a fine musician and a most estimable woman.
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Mme
Antoinette Bronsil Grant
Atlanta
Capt. A . Grant
Thomasville
Can t-pet-aways reconcile to stay home and cool
Readable notes indicate pets will remain at home to avoid stress, eating melons and peaches to stay hydrated. They plan to keep cool and resume routine once the situation settles.
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Ting
Stanley's College Students Secure Jobs in Georgia and Local Firm
Miss Lizzie Calder a Stanley's Business College student becomes telegraph operator and agent for the G F and A railroad at Eldorendo Georgia Miss Ida Cassady a shorthand student from Stanley's College gains a position with Smith Lumber Co of this place in the same notice categories.
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Lizzie Calder
Stanley’s Business College
Eldorendo
Ida Cassady
Smith Lumber Co
Stanley's College awards diplomas in bookkeeping
The diploma recipients are Mr. W. H. Allen of Greenville Florida and Mr. H H. Register of White Oak North Carolina in Stanley's Business College bookkeeping department.
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Stanley’s Business College
W. H. Allen
Greenville
Fla
H H. Register
White Oak
N. C
Thom asville Visitor Returns From Health Trip
Mr. R. E. Goodwin after eight months away in Hot Springs Arkansas and other places for health reasons has returned home. His Thom asville friends are glad to see him back.
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R. E. Goodwin
Hot Springs
Ark
Thomasville
Couple Wed In Court After Morning Visit
A young couple, Willie Sampson and Kate Morgan, called on Judge Jones in his office yesterday morning and left as a married pair. They took the 9 o clock Albany train and proceeded rejoicing.
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Judge Jones
Willie Sampson
Kate Morgan
Albany
Fraternal Mystic Circle Announces Local Chapter Setup
Miss Dora Sims introduces the Fraternal Mystic Circle, a growing fraternal organization offering life and accident insurance and benefits. Both men and women may join, with Mrs White the state organizer and Mr J E McClaffin aiding lodge formation.
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Dora- Sims
Mystic Circle
White
J E McClafflin
Gov Candler seeks $150000 loan for teachers pay
Atlanta dispatch reports Gov Candler sending queries to banks across Georgia to determine the interest rate on a 150000 loan. He aims to cover the balance of the second month's teachers pay and expects a response by Tuesday with funds likely by midweek.
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Atlanta
Thomas County
Candler
Thomas County Teachers Institute Honors Miss Sophie Bouchelle
The Thomasville Georgia meeting opened with remarks by Jac B Baker and featured musical and literary performances by Susie Watt Susie Belle Culpepper Zeola Hand and others. Resolutions praised Miss Sophie Bouchelle and mourned her death while the group thanked Capt. K T MacLean Prof A Q Moody and W W Linton for their roles and adjourned sine die.
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Jac. B Baker
Susie Watt
Hudson
Sophie Rouchelle
J. E Baker
Thomasville
Mies Sophie Bouchelle
Thomas County Teachers Institute
Times-Enterprise
Vie Palmer Taylor
Monticello
Fla
Susie Belle Culpepper
Zeola Hand
Messrs
MacLean
Sien Die
Ruth Reed
Pelham
K. T. MacLean
W. W. Linton
Tymes-Enterprise
Searcy
Mollie Lowman
F. Berry
Death of Mr. Charles Hebard at Chestnut Hill
An obituary notes the sudden death of Mr. Charles Hebard of Chestnut Hill, a respected business leader and winter visitor in Phomanville. Surveying his civic service, church devotion, and charitable acts, the piece extols his dignity, generosity, and steadiness, and extends condolences to Mrs. Hebard and family.
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Charles Hebard
Chestnut Hill
Phomanville
Hebard
Chas
Country Club
Epscopal
St Thomas
Melon shipment mixup clarified by Metcalfs message
A telephone note on Thursday said two carloads of melons would ship from Metcalfs on Friday by Horn, Vann and Wilson. It should have named Horn, Hicks and Wilson. Hicks is a successful grower, never outpaced. Vann, misnamed, is Horn’s mercantile partner but not in melons.
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Metcalfs
Messrs Horn
Vann
Wilson
Hicks
Mrr
Mr. Vann
Horn
Picket Proposition Sparks Debate on Fence Elevation
Dr White and Blackshear argued the number of pickets needed for a straight fence versus a taller fence. Drawings and calculations circulated as George Ferrill Mac Reese and Alderman Marislette offered input. White claimed a drawing supported his view.
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Dre. White
Blackshear
George Ferrill
Mac Reese
Alderman Marislette
Dr White
Central of Georgia Railway unveils new travel schedule
The Central of Georgia Railway announces a new schedule for summer travel to mountains, resorts, and other points. It highlights dependable connections, first class service, and safety as hallmarks of its operation with a call to see the schedule.
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Central of Georgia Railway Co
Reliable Central
Quick
Who Will Be Cupid's Next Vil ling Target
A curious phrase asks who Cupid or Wil Ling will approach next as symbolic matchmaking appears in playful relation to romantic schemes. The piece hints at forthcoming pairings or social intrigue surrounding dating dynamics.
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Cupid
Vimes Enterprise Announces Summer Montgomery Excursion
The Vimes Enterprise offers a $2 round trip to Montgomery leaving at 9 40 a m on Monday the 30th. Dr W B Cochran has returned from Macon where he attended the State Dental Convention.
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Montgomery
The
Vimes Enterprise
W. B Cochran
Macon
Court Session Reports Land and Divorce Rulings
Judge Hansell presided as the grand jury deliberated. Verdicts favored plaintiffs in land dispute and several divorces. some cases split or dismissed. True bills returned on Henry McKnight rape and Hower Barfield murder. nine other true bills noted. Court adjourned until morning.
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Éloch
Hansell
A. T. MacIntyre
Alfred Alligood
Hammond
Joseph Alligood
Jennie A’s Ligood
Reuben Rogser
Lula Rosser
Snodgrass
Nieks Smith
Byron B. Smith
Hopkin
Lula J. McQueen
D. B. McQueen
Jennie Sellers
Eramus Sellers
Israel Bowdre
Lizzie Bowdre
J. W. Bodiford
W. H. Waldron
C. P. Hansell
Henry McKnight
Hower Barfield
Marriage at Thomasville Unites Heber Draper and Blanche Baker
The wedding joined Heber Draper of Bainbridge and Blanche Baker of Thomasville on Wednesday at 10 AM. The bride, known for wide circles in Moultrie, is praised for charm and depth, while the groom is described as wealthy with high social standing and worthy character. Trusted observers note a strong match.
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Heber Draper
Bain~bridge
Blanche Baker
Thomasville
Moultrie
Moultrie Observer
Convention called to nominate senator for 7th district
A convention is called to meet in Thomasville Georgia at the courthouse at noon on Saturday the 28th inst for the purpose of nominating a senator to represent the 7th senatorial district in the Georgia General Assembly The district counties Thomas Brooks and Colquitt will have twice the number of delegates as their lower house members John Triplett Chairman 7th Senatorial Dist Quitman and Moultrie papers please copy.
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Thomasville
Court House
General Assembly of Georgia
Thomas
Brooks
Colquitt
General Assembly
John Triplett
Chm
Quitman and Moultrie
Rain Halts Populist Meeting Held by Dr. Watkins
Rain prevented the populist meeting scheduled for the 14th by Dr. Watkins. The article notes many populist voters supported the democratic side in the last primary and predicts they will return to the democratic party by the next election.
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Dr. Watkins
Democratic Party
Melon Shipment Leaves Pine Park Station
Mr. L. L Barwick shipped a carload of melons yesterday from Pine Park eight miles from town, a station formerly known as Leb.
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L. L Barwick
Pine Park
Leb
Judge Hansell Sworn In As County Court Judge
Judge G P Hansell and Capt Charles P Hansell were sworn in as county court judge and deputy, by Judge W M Jones. The Morning News reports a statement from Mr Walters about Plant System employees becoming Atlantic Coast Line workers on July 1 after the railway consolidation.
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Charles P. Hansell
W. M. Jones
Coast Line
Walters
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Atlantic Coast Line
Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company
Miss Mary Herring Joins Flint River Lumber As Stenographer
Former Stanley's Business College student Miss Mary Herring accepts a post as stenographer and assistant book keeper with Flint River Lumber Company of Bainbridge Georgia. Mr F H Krenas official stenographer of the southern circuit visits Stuart. Dr T E Blackshear and Miss Louise Dryden depart for Michigan for the summer.
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Mary Herring
Stanley’s Business College
Flint River Lumber Company
Bainbridge, Ga
F. H. Kranea
Southern
Crcuit
Mrs. Krenas
The
Stuart
Fars
T. E. Blackshear
Louise Dryden
Michigan
Jury Foreman James Evans Leads Proceedings
Mr. James Evans, foreman of the grand jury, kept things moving yesterday and is described as the right man in the right place.
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James &. Evans
Grand J Jury
Magnificent timber lands sold to Mr. Payne near Thomasville
Mrs. America Y. Macintyre sold 1576 acres of timbered land north of the Bainbridge railroad to Gel Oliver H. Payne. The tract extends to Greenwood and the Jonuss bridge road, with a portion west of the A. T. MacIntyre home. The price paid was 27145.15 dollars with the seller retaining hundreds of acres at the old homestead. The sale is among the county’s largest in years and includes a noted boulevard drive through primeval pines and hardwoods. Sheriff's and grand jury notes accompany county notices.
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Mra. America Y
Thomasville
MacIntyre
Col. A. T. Macintyre
Greenwood
Streets washed but not as bad as rain suggested
Marshal Stephens reports streets cleaned after heavy rain and is organizing washes. Louis Jerger has received a letter from his father, now in Germany, first contact in fifty years while visiting sisters. Father had left for Germany long ago.
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Stephens
Louis Jerger
Germany
Jorger
Lava dust from Mont Pelee sent for orphan relief
Mr BF P Fowler of Medford Mass sent W R Milton a vial of lava dust from the Mont Pelee eruption that fell on the Bark Grace During near Barbadoes. The lava dust is sold by the Boston Post for the benefit of Margaret Stokes an orphan who lost her family at St Pierre and was badly burned.
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BF. P. Fowler
Medford
Mass
W. R. Milton
Mont Pelee
Grace
Snake sighting spurs riverfront scare near Broad Street
A five foot rattlesnake hung near Judge Roddenberg’s Broad Street office attracting a crowd yesterday. The judge killed a companion snake on the river bank but spared none. A bystander warned against going near the reptile and spoke of carrying antidote for bite. Fishermen expect bulging hip pockets after the incident.
Candidate Sermons on a Fisherman’s Brigade Day
A verse fragment depicts voters delaying leisure as politicians preach for votes along riverside paths. The speaker notes urge to resist care and hear a sermon drill as a way to reach imagined glory, amid rural daytime distractions.
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Care
River and Harbor Bill a Law Signed by President
Washington June 13 The President signed the river and harbor bill into law today. The report includes a quip about human nature and a joking remark on burying presidents at Arlington, reflecting light commentary alongside the official action.
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Washington
Berets and Speech to the Boers
Dispatches from South Africa report Boers surrendering in large numbers, totaling 16,500 so far, with the British offering kindness to those who surrender. General De Wet appeared at the Winburg camp urging loyalty to the new government and noting God ordained the change and calling Christians to faithfulness and submission.
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Beret
London
South Africa
DeWet
Winbury
First Women to Read Essays at University Chapel
In Athens on June 13 1900 two Georgia women Miss Lollie Smith of the State Normal School and Miss Emerly Nuckles of the Girls Normal and Industrial College will read essays on the University chapel stage marking the first time women are permitted to speak there. The event upends a century old University rule denying the gentler sex a speaking platform.
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Athens
Gsg
University of Georgia
Fair Daughters of Georgia
University Chapel
Lollie Smith
State Normal School
Emerly Nuckles
Girls’ Normal and Industrial College
Stege
Confederate Cemetery Memorial Dedicated at Camp Chase
In Columbus Ohio on June 13 the Confederate cemetery at Camp Chase will host a dedication of a monument by Col William H Knaus. Gen J B Gordon will accept for the Confederate Veterans Association and Gov Nash will deliver the presentation. Flowers arrived from over twenty Southern cities for the gravesite observance.
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Columbus
Camp Chase
William H. Knaus
J.B. Gordon
Confederate Veterans’ Association
Gov. Nash
Senators Discuss President's Message in Heated Debate
In Knoxville on June 13 the heat wave set a record with 101 degrees on the street, surpassing a 31 year high. Two prostrations were reported as citizens endured the oppressive conditions while leaders on both sides eyed political advantage in public remarks.
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Washington
Knoxville
Tenn
Daughter of General Lee Arrested in Civil Rights Incident
Miss Mary Custis Lee, daughter of Gen Robert E Lee, was arrested in Alexandria for violating the Jim Crow car law on the Washington to Alexandria electric road. She was taken to the station and released without bail to appear in police court tomorrow.
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General Lee
Richmond
Mary Custis Lee
Robert F. Lee
Alexandria
Washington
Irrigation Bill Passes House Amid Amendments
Washington reports the House approved the irrigation bill 146 to 55 after many amendments. Only one non committee amendment was adopted. The measure has already cleared the Senate and supporters greeted the news with applause.
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Washington
House
Senate
Drought Harms Texas Corn and Cotton Crops
Dallas reports four weeks of heat and drought injuring corn and cotton across the state. In some districts hot winds utterly ruin the corn crop as farmers face material losses and reduced yields.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Editorial Briefs and Political Skirmishes Preview
Editorial notes cover cotton blooms and crop health in the South, hints of Florida-like politics, and upcoming state conventions. Mentions Maximo Gomez pension dispute in Cuba, Tom Watson paid for an Atlanta lecture, and possible cooperation between Hanna and Roosevelt. Also notes governor comments, a Georgia governor race rumor, and Plant estate funds going to New York.
Kruger Returns to South Africa and Reputational Debate
The report notes Kruger's return to South Africa and argues he should not have left his country for reputation reasons. It adds that Cuba has pardoned Neely and Rathbone, and possibly General Wood, while alleging most officers there misused funds.
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South Africa
Cuba
Neely
Rathbone
General Wood
Roosevelt Backs Cuban Reciprocity Amid Republican Opposition
The president pledges support to reciprocity with Cuba to the end, while some strong Republicans oppose it. The Birmingham News cites Captain Hobson's deteriorating eye condition as dire, noting Roosevelt's diverse portrayal and a mix of regional comments.
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Roosevelt
Teddy
McKinley at Atlanta gives tribute to fallen soldiers
The extract recalls a Civil War era memorial at Andersonville honoring Union and Confederate graves. It notes national sentiment evolving under Providence and calls for shared care of both sides' graves as a gesture of fraternity.
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McKinley
Atelanta
Wes
Andersonville
Aoditers
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