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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
2
A cluttered newspaper fragment from Thomasville Georgia blends editorials with gossip on politics and society. It references Georgia politicians like Hoke Smith, BE L. Rainey, and Little Joe Brown, plus local matters including a school building and regional taxation.
The Times Enterprise plans weekly sketches for a Clerk's record of notable Thomas County citizens. This week features Judge Augustin H. Hansell, a long serving Georgia Superior Court judge, born 1817 in Milledgeville and active in law, politics, and public service. He died in 1907 at nearly ninety, survived by five children.
A Thomas County opinion piece discusses the new tax law, noting broad debate and objections while defending the reform’s goals and the legislators who supported it. The writer urges patience as the law is studied and adjusted, highlighting the roles of Senator West, Attorney General McReynolds, and local officials.
A Augusta Chronicle excerpt urges the Georgia delegation in Congress to unite and locate the cause for delays and objections delaying appointments.
A Rome Tribune Herald note extols south Georgia melons as superbly flavored and harmless. The piece recounts doctors' laughter, claims high quality 1914 crop, and cites Savannah Morning News noting pleasant effects for farmers and consumers who eat them.
Atlanta June 23. The annual report of Georgia state schools commissioner L. Brittain urges compulsory education, noting six states lack such a law and proposing local option adoption by counties that wish to require school attendance.
In Atlanta area Tent City, a suburb, Mrs. D C Manry becomes the Souths first woman mayor after a women caucus and cross voter support. The town also seats two women on the council and a woman police chief with badge, creating a notable suffrage governance model despite lacking formal incorporation.
A testimonial from Anna Belle Emey of SummIt Point West Virginia claims Cardui, the woman’s tonic, relieved 15 years of severe female health problems after 12 bottles, restoring her health and mind. The ad urges other women to try Cardui, notes decades of support, and provides order details and instructions.
Cordele dominates Thomasville 7 to 1 behind Hall’s pitching as Cordele wins the third straight game. Dewitt’s two runs for Thomasville are offset by costly errors. Cordele scores in five straight innings and claims the win at home in a 1:30 game with Chappelle umpiring.
Waycross defeats Americus 8 to 3 in a loosely played game after four ninth inning runs. Bitting homered in the first and Manchester contributed key infield plays as Waycross built a lead with fourth inning errors and late insurance. Batter details and inning scores included with Blanset Manchester Antley and Coveney listed as players.
Valdosta fell 5 to 4 to Brunswick as Winges started but left ill and Zapke relieved. Paynes and Woods pitched for Pilots with Wood taking over in the fifth. Pierre went 4 for 4 as Brung and teammates rallied in late innings to edge the locals. Umpire Genthe called the game at 2:02 with nine hits total.
A notice states a location change on Madison Street opposite the Times Enterprise office in Thomasville Georgia with new contact phones for office and residence.
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