Farmers and rains slow harvest and plans in White Springs
The county reports fruit supplies fair but peaches rot in wet sections as rains persist. Farm work stalls with ground too wet to plow. Capt. Hammond returns from Philadelphia after attending the Southern Industrial Convention, calling it pleasant. McDonald begins a two story home on Monroe Street facing College Park. Williams, tenant of W.D. Peacock, cultivates five acres of cotton three feet high and heavily fruited. Marriage invitations issued for G. M. Taylor and Gertrude Anderson at White Springs Methodist Church on the 27th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McDonald
Monroe’ Street
College Park
Mc Donald
Ats
James Williams
W. ‘D Peacock
Williams
G. M. Taylor
Gertrude Anderson
Methodist Church
White Springs
Fla
Mr. Taylor
Will. Taylor
Mollie Brown
Clerk records marriage license filing after ceremony
The article notes preachers should pattern after Mr. Clisby to reduce delays. It states Mr. Clisby married a couple yesterday at 9 o'clock and had the license filed with the proper certificate before 11. The ordinary's office handled the filing as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clisby
Glisby
Social Guests in Bainbridge Highlight Local Elites
Miss Wise of Thomasville visits Miss Bertha Nussbaum on Broughton street. Miss Rath Sparks of Thomasville stays with Mr. Henry Clayton Allen on Shotwell street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge Democrat
Miss Wise
Thomasville
Bertha Nussbaum
Broughton Street
Rath Sparks
Henry Clayton Allen
Shotwell Street
Watermelon Best Yet Shown by Local Grower
Mr. Marph Young brought in the first full grown watermelon of the year to this office yesterday. It shows every indication of being ripe though the inside is not yet opened. Melons have been backward this season, but Young's fruit is the best seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marph Young
Mr. Young
Religious Thought and Philosophy Feature Shines in Rome Georgian
Mrs K M Smith of this city leads a department in the Rome Georgian headlined Religious Thought and Philosophy. The Georgian editorial lauds Religious Thought edited by Mrs E M Smith of Thomasville as the finest compilation seen in any newspaper or magazine, claiming it will uplift and inspire readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. M. Smith
Rome Georgian
E. M Smith
Thomasville
A Fine Crop of Grass Sees Mixed Rain Woes Across County
County farmers report varying crop outlooks with complaints about rain. Notable growers John I Parker Lion Neel W D Peacock John Beverly and others share gloom, while Hope Alexander Hoscoe Luke shift focus to Blackstone. Some predict potential five cent cotton yields despite uncertain grass prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I Parker
Lion Neel
W. D. Peacock
John Beverly
Hope
Alexander
Hoscoe Luke
Blackstone
Tybee Strand Lays Quiet Under Ocean Breakers
The text notes Mr Britton remains undisturbed by mortar pestle and pills as he focuses on the sea. Ocean breakers roll in and recede along Tybee's sandy strand in a calm, languid scene.
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Mr Britton
Elocution Contest Highlights County Schools Medalists
The county schools held an evening contest with two medals for girls and boys. Profs Dean and Wardlaw led ceremonies as Amos Thrupp and others performed poems, songs, and recitations. Teachers debated forming a county education column with Times Enterprise support.
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Maclean
Dean
Correction on Elocution Contest Judges at Young Female College
A correction notes the elocution contest report was mixed up due to the missing printed programme. Judges were Profs J S Searcy and B F Stephens and Mrs Cora D Baratte, not previously named. The paper apologizes for programme inaccuracies and promises corrections in next weekly edition.
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Young Female College
J.S Searcy
B. F Stephens
Cora D. Baratte
Deputy Sheriff Killed Near Monticello Florida
Deputy Sheriff Wm Dawkins of Jefferson county Florida was shot and killed by a Black man near Monticello at about 2 am while attempting to arrest him. The assailant fled and the crime echoes a prior killing of Sheriff Simkins the previous year within a mile of the scene. Authorities urged pursuit as a manhunt burns the suspect’s potential hiding places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Dawkins
Jefferson County
Fla
Monticello
Simkins
Thomasville Lodge Hosts Bright Picnic Day for Visitors
Large delegations from Tifton Moultrie and intermediate points joined the hospitable K of P lodge in Thomasville for a Thursday morning picnic at Paradise Park. The event featured a well supplied basket dinner and entertainment as train arrivals brought excursionists who praised the arrangements by the Thomasville lodge and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tifton
Mountrie
Intermediate Pointe
P. Lodge
Thomasville Lodge
Moultrie Observer
Local Nuptials Held at Jackson Street Residence
Yesterday morning at 9 o clock the Rev A W Clisby officiated at the marriage of Miss Novie Covington and Mr J A Horn at Mr Clisbys residence on Jackson Street. The bride is one of the county’s most popular young ladies and is described as accomplished and very beautiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Clisby
Novie Covington
J. A. Horn
Colored Institute Memorial Session Honors Late Teacher Mack
Fifth day session opens with singing and prayers as the Colored Institute at Thomas County conducts memorial exercises for Prof. M. M. Mack. The committee outlines a program including prayers, music, biographies, and remarks. Resolutions honor Mack as a devoted teacher and advocate for uplifting the youth, with a call for memorial services and a note that his death leaves a hard act to fill.
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Colored Institute
Jésus
Moasie Tombs
A.M. Broadnax
N P. Walker
J.P. Vandergriff
H. Op Stacy
M Terry
vnzJesus
Prof. Mack
Mack
Institute Resolutions Laud Education Leaders And Support
The institute endorses educators R R Wright Booker T Washington Wm E Homes U C Council and others for advancing education among the people. It thanks Prof Thweatt for presiding and the trustees for the school building. Also praises Capt K T McLeat and Professors Dean Baker Moody, and extends thanks to Times-Enterprise for publishing proceedings. Benediction closes the meeting.
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R. R. Wright
Booker
Washington
Wm. E. Homes
U. C. Council
Thweatt
Worthy County
Baker
Moody
Times- Enterprise
H. Bunts
God
Bunts
Hi. H. Thweatt
J. C. Few
Correction to Teachers Institute minutes clarified
O S Dean submits a correction to the Times INTERPassé report on the Thursday Teachers Institute minutes. The corrected paragraph shows that the teachers, assembled, recommended the board of education exercise the authority vested in them for appointing teachers to county schools.
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Board of ‘Education
Board of “Education
O. S. Dean
Rev. J We Carter’s Versatility Noted In Community
The Rev J We Carter is recognized for originality and versatility within the community. Observers praise his wide range of interests and contributions to local life.
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J. We “Carter
Southern hospitality shines at Teacher's Institute thanks
In a letter from the South, readers praise the city’s youth and teachers for kindness and music during the Teacher's Institute. Gratitude to numerous local ladies is voiced, with a vow to honor patriotism, hospitality, and refined womanhood in the region.
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Gale
Conservatory
South
Hiftie
Nellie “Pringle
Belle Bettman
Florence Carman
Dottie Merrill
Not Caught Yet in Florida Murder Case
Report on Deputy Sheriff Dawkins shooting in Jefferson County Florida. Fugitive Simon Williams, once jailed in Boston for pistol theft, is at large. Sheriff Hight pursued him from Monticello to his father’s county home, but Williams did not return. Williams is described as six feet two, about 190 pounds, with large feet.
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Dawkins
Jefferson County
Fia
Simon Williams
John Everett
Boston
Florida
Hight
Swamge and Éverglades
Thomas ‘County
Watermelon Exhibition Sparks Crowd and Humor
A curious scene unfolds as a watermelon on display at an office draws large crowds and playful remarks. Wah Hoochee, an Indian preacher, features in a narrative with a joking exchange between an old man and a spectator, highlighting local humor and public interest in the novelty. Capt. Doss and his daughters appear in passing.
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Rainate
Political and health notes from the capital and Philippines
Reports describe the president's health and a major home improvement project in Canton with plans for Mrs. McKinley’s possible move if conditions permit. In Manila, seven judges are appointed to first instance courts with several Americans among the appointees and a list of regional postings across Luzon and Jolo.
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Aid
Leavin White
House
Othe
Canton
McKinley
Herome
Washington
Manila
Jane '16
Courta
Firat Fnstance
Kincaid
Texas
Odlin
New Hampshire
Ape Blount
Georgia
Dagap Johnson
Michigan
Batang Linebarger
Ilinois
Nuevacéres
Carnon
Virginia
Llo Bates
Vermont
Negros
Noi
Nebraska
Cebiue
Carlock St
Surrender Signed by Cailles to American Authorities
Manila June 16 General Cailles representatives signed a formal surrender agreement. Cailles to assemble his forces in Santa Cruz Laguna province and surrender to American authorities. The arrangement aims for rapid capitulation and transfer of control to U S forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Cols. Infonsia
Marconi Wireless System Aboard Lucania Achieves Shore Contact
London reports the gleam Lucania first Cunard liner fitted with the Marconi wireless system made communication with shore twenty miles from Liverpool. The breakthrough marks a milestone in transatlantic shipboard signaling.
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London
Lucania
Cuna
Macon
Liverpool
Prince Edwards Caught Near Marshall Texas
Prince Edwards, accused of murdering John Gra Foster, was captured near Marshall Texas. Local reports say lynching is feared as the mob awaits his return and readers are urged to withhold judgment until due process. The second item notes the Constitution nearing readiness to sail after minor repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Prince ‘Edwards
John
Gra Foster
Marshall
Texas
Aurély
Bristol
Fire Rages Through Jacksonville Factories
A morning blaze in Jacksonville Florida destroyed the El Modello factory and Fernandez Brothers cigar factory. The fire caused an estimated loss of 50000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
el Modello
Fernandez Bros
Married in Texas Rev Holloway weds Miss Taylor
The Daily Courier Light and Daily Sun report the marriage of Rev William H Holloway of this city to Miss EK Taylor in a Texas town on the 12th inst. Miss Taylor, a cousin of the groom’s wife, studied at Talladega College after public school teaching in the city. The couple attended a reception at the Congregational parsonage last night with many local Black society members present.
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Daily Courier-Light
San
Coratcanna
Tex
Wm. H. Holloway
Taylor
Texas
The
Sun
G. W. Jackson
Talladega
Ala
Talladega College
Congregational Church
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