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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
2
The wiregrass clings to Brantley for governor while others back public railroad commissioner elections. The state rallies for an agricultural college linked to the University of Georgia as the legislature meets in Atlanta this month.
Attorney General Hart told State Senator Crum a new county carved from Deoly would not inherit any status from its mother, except perhaps good stock, and would not be automatically wet or dry until voters decide.
The Brunswick News calls lawmakers to expand the agricultural department with larger appropriations and better information on all industrial activity. It also urges finishing the geological survey and increasing legislature attention to agriculture.
The Confederate reunion at Louisville closed with the gailart boys in xrays enjoying the event. Officers were reelected including Commander in Chief Stephen D. Lee of Mississippi and Gen. L W Cabell of Texas. Funding efforts for monuments and archives proceeded amid calls for fairness in school histories.
The discussion centers on NEWEApaper passes being paid, with a colored preacher labeling the negro immoral, lawless, and a liar. He refuses to work, challenging skeptics to test his resolve. The Thomasville Times urges voters to elect men of honor to both houses.
A wry remark cites a biblical saying misread by an editor who turned goat and camel into quart and canal. The quip plays on sloppy proofreading and the comic fear of misread text in journalism.
The pamphlet contains all political letters of Ifon and W. W. Osborne, whose publication created a stir last winter. Its reappearance now, just before the legislature convenes, is considered significant.
The Nashville Herald reports a hard fight over municipal ownership as residents debate public control. A $3000 gift from civic-minded citizens has already boosted the town's advertising efforts.
The Times-ExTERPRISE reviews the inaugural Southeastern Odd Fellow published at Fitzgerald Georgia by N G Buckley D D noting attractive design and readable content but limited news about the order and Georgia lodges. It suggests growth will improve coverage as the order has about 20000 Georgia members.
The piece argues campaigns began early with broad public interest. It claims all citizens, men women and children have stake in the race and that campaigning adds zest to life. The author dismisses objections to early starts as personal affair and promises no neglect of work or farm duties.
A period piece urges steady effort and perseverance, urging readers to stick to tasks despite setbacks. It uses municipal ownership and a hotel project as examples, urging bold pursuit of improvements like a resort hotel, better sewers, and paving, to build a stronger town.
A 19th century Robertson suggested Thomasville plan a fall picnic inviting Howell Smith Jim Smith Russell Col Estill and other politicians. The plea urges a lively gathering with personal talk and pine-needle cleanup, promising repairs and a peaceful, harmonious event for the voters and aspirants.
The Fitzgerald Citizen notes the Thomasville Times Enterprise claims J Pope Brown is the chief quitter in the state and that no one disputes the label.
A call to the legislature to ensure prompt pay for common schools teachers. The speaker suggests reducing the pay for high salaried officials who are seen as overpaid.
Reduced round trip rates to all summer resorts offered. Contact any company agent or HCO, McFadden, G. P. A., Way 2off for full information and rates.
The Atlanta Constitution reports that lawmakers expect the new county issue not to monopolize the session. A House member notes an orderly approach with a special committee to study county plans, while ensuring other urgent business receives attention. The aim is a balanced debate and thorough investigation.
The Brunswick Journal editor Sam Small promotes proposed new counties across the state, touring communities and running large ads. Critics say he meddles as a nonresident, but supporters note the drive funds his newspaper and that his coverage is impartial among the aspirants.
Mrs. M. Johnson visits Garden Valley while Ma John Maynard and Mrs. T. W. Carter tour Thomasville. Anne Brandage returns from Monros Penneale College and assists Pine Grove school. Local farming notes report grape clipping, a large shipment of melons, and a nine month school term demand amid tax concerns.
Cecroft of Thomasville advertises good pianos and organs from standard makes with reasonable prices. Mr and Mrs J L Turner and family returned home from Cambland after several days away. If you want a good organ call on C S Cecroft Thomasville Ga. The price is alright too.
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