Local Notes and Short Items from Thomasville
Frank Smith returns from Indian Springs. Dick Kirkland recuperating at Atlantic Beach. Miss Lillian Humphrey visits relatives in Waycross. Montgomery trip on the 30th offers a $2 round trip. June brides and roses recalled as memories. Judge Pope travels to Albany from Valdosta. Albert Riley returns to duty at Lee Neel & Bros in Atlanta.
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Lillian
Humphrey
Waycross
Albert Riley
Atlanta
Lee Neel & Bros
Rattlesnake slain in Bletcherville sparks talk of danger
Charley Robinson killed a diamondback rattlesnake in Bletcherville yesterday, signaling rising unease as residents note proximity to danger. Miss Pauline Brooks of Boston visited the city, charming locals while Mr H B Martin returns from Amelia Beach. The town welcomes the Judge back, and Grace Ketner departs for Kansas City after visiting Sunshine. A sewer project on Jackson Street advances from Madison toward Stuart. The Turks defeated their opponents 11 to 2 in a ball game with a fair crowd attending.
Mrs Seymour Leaves Cordele After Atlantic Beach Visit
Mrs W B Seymour spent time at Atlantic Beach and returned home to Cordele yesterday after visiting her parents in town.
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W. B. Seymour
Atlantic Beach
Cordele
Woring
Sheriff Recruits New Members To Brices Gang Support
Brooks sheriff A J Connelly reinforces Brices gang defense with additions Ernest Bryant Andrew Knight John Milton and Boisey Lumpkins this week.
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A.J Connelly
Brooks
Brices
Thomas
Ernest Bryant
Andrew Knight
John Milton
Boisey Lumpkins
Wedlock and Local Happenings in Thomasville
Judge J W H Mitchell joins in marriage with J D Ballard and Leoni Connelly. Vice President John Hightower and Dr W N Fleetwood in a notable gathering. Judge Roddenberg and Joe Beverly plan a catfish supper at river camps. Mrs L Harkness and daughter Irene visit Mrs R C Balfour in Smith avenue. Rev J P Wardlaw officiates for W H Powell and E L Sills. Mr L L Lasten, hotel veteran, to be night clerk at Masury. Garnet Stoue, traveling agent, sports a Panama hat valued at ten dollars. J H Merrill’s Athens State University alumni speech praised.
Hotel Hight Boarders Depart For West Tour
The Hotel Hight sees several boarders leave including Brice heading to Brooke and the penitentiary warden. Deputy Sheriff Tom Singletary is praised for maintaining good fare. D G C Barrow plans a west and northwest tour visiting Chicago and Yellow Stove Park. Barrow will stay with George B. Stadden, Franklin Life Insurance general manager, at a Michigan summer home.
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D. GC. Barrow
West
North West
Barrow
Chicago
Yellow Stove Park
Shile
George B. Stadden
Pranklin Life Insurance Company
Latters
Michigan
Dave
Barber Wounds Man in Street Shooting Near Stuart
Ww A Thomas a well known barber now living in Waycross shot Guyte Heeth a Stuart head waiter yesterday afternoon at a corner house on Clay and Oak streets. Heeth was wounded in the thigh ear grazed and Thomas jailed. Heeth was treated by Dr A P Taylor. wounds are painful but not fatal. Local tensions run high among neighbors.
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A. Thomas
Waycross
Guyte Heeth
Stuart
Clay and
Oak Streets
Heeth
Thomas
A. P. Taylor
Bell Line Connects Metcalfe To Snodgrass Office
The new telephone line from Mr W C Snodgrass to Metcalfe operated by the Bell Co opened for business yesterday. Central office staff worked steadily to place connections with the neighboring town. The line should prove a convenience to Metcalfe business men.
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W. C. Snodgrass
Bell Co
Metcalfe
Jurors Drawn for July Criminal Term by Judge Hangell
Judge C. P. Hangell has drawn the jurors for the county court Criminal term starting the 2nd Wednesday in July. The panel includes T. J. Hancock J. M. Blackshear Jr. C. J. Stubbs J. G. Mitchell S. A. Perkins Jasper Miles C. W. Cochran J. C. Stanaland J. S. Smith W. G. H. Hudson A. H. Williams and W. H. Parker.
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C. P. ‘Hangell
T. J. Hancock
J.M. Blackshear, Jr
C.J. Stubbs
J.G Mitchell
S.A. Perkins
Jasper Miles
C. W. Cochran
J. C. Stanaland
J S§. Smith
W. GH. Hudson
A. H. Williams
W. H. Parker
Judge sentences two prisoners in county court
Judge Hansell handed down his first sentence yesterday. James Young, colored, was convicted of pointing a pistol at another with intent to shoot. He received a $40 fine plus costs or nine months of hard labor on the gang for failure to pay.
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Hansell
James Young
Edward Doing Well Amid King’s Grave Illness in London
Bulletin from Buckingham reports King Edward improving with nourishment and able to open telegrams. Thirty six hours after surgery, doctors warn peritonitis or hemorrhage remain risks yet acknowledge no complications so far. The abscess drain tubes must be removed before full certainty. physicians caution a long invalid period.
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Buckingham
King's health shown improved in official bulletin
London reports at 10 15 this morning the King had a better night and refreshing sleep He is described as improving and in favorable constitutional condition Buckingham Palace later notes the King's condition remains satisfactory The Washington cablegram from President Roosevelt to King Edward expresses sincere sympathy and wishes for a speedy convalescence in London June 24
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Washington
Edward
Edward VII
Theodore Roosevelt
Panama Bill Passes By Large Senate-House Vote
The conference report on the Isthmian canal bill was adopted today by a vote of 252 to 7, action recorded in Washington.
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Washington
World as God’s workshop for shaping men
Quotation style excerpt asserting individual agency and destiny. It frames life as a personal workshop where each man builds his fortune through effort, aligning with inspirational literature tone. No dates, places, or organizations are present.
Sunday School Mourns Loss of Miss Sophia Bouchelle
Recounted resolutions from the Meth odist Sunday School lament the death of Miss Sophia Bouchelle a young teacher noted for her intelligence and fidelity. The tribute recalls her brief life her dedication to teaching and the comfort she provided to her class and church. The committee asks for publication in the city paper and the Wesleyan Christian Advocate.
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Methodiat
Angel of Death
Sophia Boachelle
Methodist Church
Wesleyyan Christian Advocate
J. HK. Robison
T. C. Mitchell
Willie Smith
Fannie Evans
Georgia Delegates Sought for Farmers Congress
Harvie Jordan urges Georgians to nominate about ten farmers from each county for the National Farmers Congress to be held in Macon this fall. He wants lists with names and post office addresses, to reach Monticello Ga, with 85 delegates already appointed and a target of 500.
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Thomas
National Farmers Congress
Macon
Georgia
People of
Harvie Jordan
Monticello
Cracker Gun Club Shoot Yields Fair Scores
Fairly good scores were posted at the Cracker Gun Club match yesterday afternoon with John Turner and Mr Varnedore leading at 25 birds. Other notable shooters included Hopkins Cooper Peacock Proctor Maldard Jemison Cook Robison and Jennings with various scores.
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Cracker Gun U Club
John Turner
Mr.Varnedore
Pattison Nominated for Governor by Democratic Nominating Convention
Erie Pennsylvania June 25 1904 ex Gov Robert I Pattison of Pennsylvania was again nominated for governor by the Democratic state convention after appearing before delegates and delivering a brief acceptance address marking his third nomination in twenty years.
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Erie
Robert I. Pattison
Pennssylvania
Pattison
Con ferees Reach Unanimous Yes On Panama Canal Plan
Washington notes that at 2 35 p m the conferees agreed unanimously to accept the senate amendment proposing Panama canal construction if the president can obtain a clear title to the route. The final conference lasted about thirty minutes.
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Washington
Atlanta Suffrage Hearing Requested by City Committee
The city charter committee, made up of 49 prominent citizens, may grant a hearing on women’s right to vote due to a request from the Atlanta Equal Suffrage Association. The group also pushes to adopt a curfew law in the city.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Equal Suffrage Association
Coronation postponed as King Edward remains ill
London reports indicate King Edward's surgery for perityphilitis has delayed the coronation with fluctuating bulletins. Officials describe his condition as critical yet improving at times while crowds gather in concern and fear.
King Edward Stricken Before Coronation
London reports the ailing King Edward at Buckingham Palace in a critical state after a severe operation. Doctors removed an obstruction with a four inch incision near the groin and inserted tubing into the intestine. The Prince of Wales was brought to his father’s side as he regained consciousness and asked for George.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Edward
Frederick Trevis
King Edward
George
Prince of Wales
Atlantic Coast Line outlines two division consolidation
General Manager J R Kenly announces ACL systems split into two divisions with Charleston as the boundary. The Plant System roads form the second division with W B Denham named general superintendent of that division. existing officials stay in place until further notice. Division titles become districts and all Plant System rules and timetables stay in force until updated.
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Washington
J. R. Kenly
Atlantic Coast Line System
Charleston
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
W.B. Denham
Satem
Savannah
Atlantic Coast Line
Opening conference on canal bill delays over conferees
Washington June 23 opening conference on the isthmian canal bill was set for 2 o clock The house conferees appeared but senate conferees were absent and the meeting adjourned to 1 am tomorrow House leaders expect a strong push for the Nicaragua route but do not foresee a permanent deadlock defeating canal legislation this session Backers of the Panama project are canvassing Senate amendment support hoping to secure a majority to concur
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Washington
House
Senate
Nicaragua
Friends of the
Congress Creates National Forest Reserve in Southern Appalachians
The senate passed bills to establish a national forest reserve in the Southern Appalachian mountains and to ratify the Choctaw Chickasaw agreement in Indian Territory. The land purchase would be up to 4,000,000 acres at a cost not to exceed 10 million dollars, with the Agriculture Secretary designating lands and preserving hardwood forests.
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Washington
Senate
Apalachian
Indian Territory
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Quay Seeks Senate Discharge on Omnibus Territorial Bill
In Washington on June 23 Senator Quay of Pennsylvania formally moved to discharge the Committee of Territories from further consideration of the omnibus territorial bill. The measure would admit Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona as states. Quay spoke briefly and forcefully urging adherence to party pledges on statehood.
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Senate
Quay
Pennsylvania
Committee of Territories
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Senate disposes portion of statehood omnibus
The senate ends consideration of the statehood section and plans a committee report on the bill by the third day of the next session. Mr. Beveridge of Indiana announces the report, while Mr. Quay of Pennsylvania accepts unfinished business delaying further action after Dec 10.
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Senate
Beveridge
Indiana
Territories
Quay
Pennsylvania
Bryan declines to attend Cleveland tied Tilden dinner
William J. Bryan explains he will not associate with ex president Cleveland at the Tilden Dinner in New York. He asserts there is no Democratic harmony when Cleveland is involved and notes a division among Democrats over Bryan's dominance.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Tilden’ Club
New York
Bryan
Georgia Crop Report Highlights Strong Week for Crops
Weather over the week ending June 23 brought abundant rainfall and cool temps that aided Georgia crops. Cotton shows excellent condition with little blight or shedding. lice noted in many areas. Corn is being laid by with good color. Peaches and melons ship, peaches quality is good but yield below average. apples and pears poor.
Postal Telegraph to Acquire Pennsylvania Railroads Lines
Negotiations end with Postal Telegraph Company winning control of 5,800 offices and all lines owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad now operated by Western Union. Possession set for Jan 1, forcing Western Union to surrender trunk lines on the property. Deal will cut Western Union access west and south and affect about 3,500 feeder lines. Contracts cover lines controlled by the Pennsylvania Railroad and allied lines to take effect when current contracts expire.
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Philadelphia
Postal Telegraph Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Western Union
Postal
Allied Lines
News Bulletin Style Hoax Hits Rural Bulletin Board
A rural editor returned from Philadelphia adopts hourly bulletins for major events. He posts times tracking Deacon Jones illness decline and death with a final note of heavenly arrival. A traveling salesman reads the board and adds an inexact heavenly update.
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Philadelphia
McKinley
Deacon Jones
Brother Dickey's Philosophy
A brief reflective quip contrasts sinners and weather woes, noting how some pray for rain while cursing Providence when floods come, attributed to Stanton.
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Dickey
Providence
Stanton
Wife and Husband Observe Quiet Summer at Home
Dialogue notes neighbors leaving for the summer. Wife calls it good news. husband confirms because only then will they remain at home unseen by others. Chicago News style reads as a light domestic quip.
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Chicago News
Mystery Painkiller Mix Up Stirs Diarhea Worries
A speaker contends a painkiller bottle found at a rail site is not Percy Davis’ remedy but a druggist’s own prep. The speaker, a longtime user of Painkiller for diarrhea cramps and stomach aches, notes confusion over the medicine.
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Percy Davis
Perry Davis
Botanic Blood Balm Advertisement Claims Wide Cure
An old time ad promotes Botanic Blood Balm for ulcers eczema scrofula blood poison cancer and skin diseases. It touts deep seated cures with a rich blood glow and offers $1 large bottles and free sample by writing Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga. Includes free medical advice via sealed letter with prepaid postage.
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Balm Co
Atlanta
Nee
Frisun Wed
Engagement Ends Between Lovers in Chicago News
A brief, fictional exchange shows a couple ending their engagement. The man promises to return all gifts while the woman responds with a light insult and affection. The scene is reported in a mock Chicago News style.
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Chicago News
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