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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1901
Page
1
The column lists varied county items including ice deliveries, melon trade, Dr. Mallette of Boston, printing quality, a summer excursion ad for the Plant System to Montgomery on July 5, with a round trip from Thomasville at 2.00, and local remarks on crops and grape exhibits in Meigs. It notes potential July 4th plans and cheerful lawyers balancing farming with clients.
The Thomasville Times notes a dry town context and announces Miss Etta Reid has special blanks for mem bers of W D Mitchell Camp U C V for the Southern Cross of Honor available at the library. Cards are out for the marriage of Charles Brand of Lawrenceville and Miss Mary Dixon Hutchins on the 26th inst.
Mr. J. R. Wells of Singer Sewing Machine Co. is in town and proud of the handsome Mitchell House block office. The description presents the office as a dream of artistic beauty and arrangement.
The Thomas County Farmers Insurance Association will meet in Thomasville on the 27th inst. The group is one of the county’s best institutions with last year’s members obtaining home insurance at a low rate of 1.55 dollars per thousand.
A week of meetings at the Methodist church closed with a strong sermon by Rev. H. C. Jones on Friday night. The series drew good attendance and lasting good will is expected from the services. Four accessions to the church were recorded.
A letter from A M Watson of Parkersburg West Virginia describes a string of horses and mentions Joan of Arc winning second prize in a 2:35 trot without needing a heat. The note notes his good time and hopes friends share in his success.
Mr. and Mrs J. Hansell Merrill returned from Athens to attend their class reunion and the University centennial exercises. Thousands participated and Judge Speer received praise for his remarks, while Dr. Van Dyke’s address was regarded as perhaps the most ornate and finished of the occasion.
Col Mike Atkins asserts Ochlockonee growers are a week or ten days behind with cotton. He says his own patch is ahead and challenges observation to prove otherwise. He notes last week’s report and emphasizes his farm standings.
J C Schwencke outlines two practical methods to prevent milk fever in cows. He advises light feeding and early milking before calving to reduce udder activity and auto infection risk. The piece notes the prevalence of dairy herds in Thomasville and urges farmers to adopt these steps for better outcomes.
In the superior court yesterday Judge Falligant granted a temporary restraining order against the Savannah Florida and Western Railway Company. It prohibits cutting or destroying poles or interfering with construction of the Postal Telegraph Cable Company line between Albany and Thomasville and Valdosta.
Mr. R C Balfour said he is prepared to handle all the rice raised in this section with a large rice mill at the crate and basket factory. The mill, likely the only one nearby, will clean rice conveniently, encouraging more production from local farmers.
The Oak Street building owned by Mrs. Dr J M Crowe of Cleveland Ohio was insured for 300 dollars through Manchester E M Mallette. Mr Horrocks, her father, represents the owner and says rebuilding will begin as soon as insurance is adjusted.
A cotton stalk about three feet tall with many squares and blooms was sent in last night from Ochlockonee. It is reported to be a fair sample from the field of Mr. B. M. Hurst. A note with the stalk says Mr. Hurst has fifteen acres of cotton in good condition.
News arrives of Mr F W Bibb’s death at Waycross. His father and relatives traveled by the 2 o’clock train to attend the funeral. Fred Bibb was born and raised in the county and many will feel his loss. Also reported is the unanimous call of Rev J H Logan as permanent pastor of the Baptist church after serving three months. Logan is praised for strong sermons and tireless work.
Local draft notes report a reunion of old Confederates at Lumpkin Stewart County with plans to invite Joe Clifton to attend. The informant Lt Mardre says the veterans of the gray were among the most steadfast, and the gathering aims to honor their service with a reunion.
Hiram H. Thweatt, principal of Clay Street School, resigns effective August 31 1901 due to interference by the substitute mail carrier service disrupting his educational duties. The note adds a local market mood and mentions lively nights in the old town.
A Montgom ery correspondent travels to White Springs Florida by Seaboard Air Line. The piece describes lush Guta peaches around Cordele, a four day flood, and the spring’s pure waters drawing visitors to the sanitary. It notes Rev J O Branch’s sermon and local figures John A Wilkes and Wm Humphreys on legal business.
Charley Stuart went to Bainbridge yesterday to watch the shops battle. He has faced the real thing as bigscars are set to show.
The Detroit Journal comments on a surge of wealth as married men frequent downtown areas to check their books and accounts. The item reflects a curious social trend and urban commerce during the period.
A tentative note hints at a $20,000 gift to establish or support a public library. The fragment mentions hesitation and the donor’s generosity, with no further names or locations readable in the text.
The piece recalls the 1861 war mobilization across the South and follows two prominent Thomas County men, Judge W. M. Jones and farmer Wright Murphy, who served in the Confederate army and later met for the first time since 1863 at Salem church, decades after sharing service in different units.
Lieutenant B writes from Camp Hawes praising Bainbridge and its people. He notes the Fourth Regiment encampment on a fine site and anticipates a major event with the Chatham Artillery next Monday. He invites visitors for Sunday and Monday for a pleasant outing and reports all in good health.
Topeka on June 23 reports the Democratic State Central Committee of Kansas refused Populist calls to form a new fusion party under a distinct name. The meeting was chaired by state chairman J. M. Love.
The first bale of 1901 cotton is baled at Alice and leaves for Houston by express tomorrow. It is claimed this breaks the world's record for early cotton by four days.
The Tennessee supreme court sitting at Jackson ruled that a woman cannot practice law in the state. The decision, announced today, denies admission to all female lawyers in Tennessee.
Secretary Root announced the president's orders creating a civil government in the Philippines on June 21. The move marks a formal transition from military to civil administration as the United States extends governance over the islands.
The article urges the nation rely on the character of its young men to shape the future and civic destiny. It stresses that fathers must do their duty by improving the standards offered to the next generation and places emphasis on striving for higher ideals and deeds. It notes a quote about parental responsibility and a call for bettering the youth. It closes with a local social note about Mr. JeL Huson of Covington visiting Mr. J. Hagon of the T. T. & road.
Metcalfe Georgia June 24 1901 Sunday brings a missions sermon by Rev E Be Rose and an Epworth League gathering led by Mr Dean of Thomasville. The address stresses the vast importance of missions and motivates young league members to engage in charitable work.
James Richardson a turpentine operator on the Carrabelle Tallahassee and Gulf railroad ten miles from Tallahassee captured Simon Williams the negro who killed Henry Dawkins deputy sheriff of Jefferson county on the night of June 14 Richardson brought Williams to Tallahassee last night and turned him over to Sheriff Pearce Williams likely to face a lynching bid as officers in Monticello were notified.
W. W. Linton claims his examination paper was not graded properly and accuses a school board member of spreading false reasons for not securing a teaching post. He cites multiple board members as repeating the allegation that he "popped matches and smoked cigarettes" during the exam.
Washington June 23 Surgeon General Wyman issues a general circular to Marine Hospital Service officers emphasizing insects as disease vectors. It notes mosquitoes transmit malaria and filariasis, fleas transmit plague from rats, and flies may carry typhoid and partly cholera.
In Bluefield, W. Vaz on June 23 a flood is described as likely to surpass Johnstown 1889 in property loss and possibly many lives. Officials report limited communications with coal region relatives as telegraph, railway, and telephone offices are overwhelmed and awaiting news.
Deputy United States Marshal Sieson was called to Glencoe on the Eastern Oklahoma Railroad after Santa Fe officials warned that residents threatened to drive out a gang of forty workers described as negroes employed to raise the grade at the point. Glencoe's citizens generally bar negros from visiting or living in the village.
A westbound freight train yesterday afternoon picked up a deceased Black man beyond the river and brought him to town. His head was crushed. he lay in a side ditch near the railroad. Coroner Johnson was summoned and an inquest will determine the cause.
Mr. Allen Groover of Hickory Head settlement, a prominent county farmer, says unfavorable conditions mean a half crop of cotton is the best that can be hoped for. He cites continued wet weather and unhealthy plant condition affecting yields.
Adelbert Hay son of Secretary Hay and former U S consul to Pretoria was found dead on a sidewalk in front of the New Seven house in New Haven at 9 30 this morning. He returned to his room at 10 after spending the evening with friends in apparently excellent spirits. It is believed he became ill after retiring and went to a window for air, possibly dizzy and fell.
A historical excerpt urges moving beyond nostalgia and embracing the present. The poem cautions that the past is barren and decaying while today offers opportunity and growth, contrasting ruin with renewal and progress.
Atlanta June 20 under the showing in the treasury statement to the governor by Controller General Wright and State Treasurer Park it will be possible to pay teachers more than 80 percent of their salaries for the months this year despite the supreme court ruling that the public property fund could not be used for that purpose.
In Sour Lake Texas on June 20 the Guffey Petroleum Company well erupted when the cap blew off at 5 p m. Oil surged about forty feet into the air attracting crowds at a nearby hotel. The heavy grade oil matches Beaumont quality.
In Sata Cruz Lagna on June 24 Gen Cailles surrendered with 650 men and 500 rifles. Insurgents received oaths of allegiance to the United States. Col Caballes fled to the mountains but also surrendered a portion of his command.
Secretary Root received Gen. Wood's report on Cuba stating the constitutional convention's acceptance of the Platt amendment is met with general satisfaction across the island.
The first car of Georgia melons was shipped from Pavo today loaded by L. J. Barwick and sold to D. De Pea cack one of the leading buyers of South Georgia. The car brought 150 dollars.
Florida voices optimism over oil prospects while Roosevelt remains unusually quiet. Warnings arise as several presidential aspirants assess McKinley’s path, with pundits noting early momentum and potential missteps in the campaign landscape.
The trustees of the State University voted against admitting women to the university, blocking coeducation at the institution.
A fragment notes claims of a surrender ending a war with the Philippines and jokes about repeated promises of peace. It also references a seasonal appearance of a kissing bug and a lieutenant’s usual timing this time of year.
Senator Depew stated there was nothing blocking a third McKinley term but ignored public sentiment. The remark underscores political tension and the electorate's rising push for continued leadership.
It is said Judge John Candler will oppose Justice Andrew J. Cobb for a seat on the supreme bench.
Alabama's constitutional convention faces difficulty reaching a conclusion on the suffrage issue. Delegates debate proposals and stall on final language and voting eligibility.
The Savannah Press notes that an unnamed store offering an easy summer time operates without advertising, suggesting shoppers may find a different shopping experience away from promotional noise.
A quirky plea urges action to attract attention and recruit the so called presidential bees buzzing around. The phrase suggests a lively, noisy method to secure interest or influence.
Macon man Jim Blount wins life tenure as a judge with a salary of 3500 dollars per year in the Philippines posting a soft snap remark.
philanthropist Mr. Carnegie donates 20000 dollars for a Macon public library with a condition that the city appropriate about 2090 dollars each year to maintain it.
The Augusta Chronicle observes that a good deal depends on what sort of southern manpires to be a presidential nominee, noting there are southerners and southerners in the discussion.
The note says Governor Candler is invited to speak at Tammany Hall on the Fourth of July. It adds that if uncle Allen accepts, Tammany will receive undiluted democracy straight from the shoulder.
Perry Home Journal argues the public property issue should not be politicized and urges legislators to ensure prompt payment to public school teachers.
The Georgia newspaper editors will meet in Atlanta on July 10 and travel through Cincinnati and Cleveland to Buffalo and Niagara Falls. The annual trip is the reporters' main vacation of the year and promises to be very enjoyable.
The Atlanta Journal discusses Admiral Sampson in connection with the Matanzas event. The piece argues he deserved fair treatment and acknowledges his distant position, but notes he claimed credit for the destruction of Cervera’s fleet, while suggesting he likely killed that mule at Matanzas.
A line from A Reader reflects a farmer considering a switch from summer plowing to teaching, writing, or another profession. He muses on history study, writing a new history novel, and a past poem read at a horserace, asking for feedback on his style.
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