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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
4
A 28 year old man and an associate, described as a traveling agent, befriended a youth in College Park and claimed he had been kidnapped. They traveled together past Jones but, upon seeing a newspaper report, the youth returned home to reassure his parents. The kidnapper allegedly provided carfare to avoid walking back.
The Loghl team faces weak play after several players, including Anderson sidelined by a prior week and an auto accident near Cairo. One or more teammates are reportedly dissipating. illness and injuries dull performance, likely reducing second half attendance as fans hear of poor condition and uncertainty.
The Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railway runs an annual excursion July eighth from Thomasville and Fitzgerald to Atlanta. Tickets are valid for morning or evening trains with reservations by local agent B M Fleming. Return allowed until July fifteenth before midnight. Those visiting Atlanta and North Georgia should consult the local agent for rates.
A Tuesday night shower revived corn and cotton across the area as farmers near the end of layby. O J Mimms will ship a carload of melons this week. A Clemmon's pond fish fry attracted many, including Thomasville residents. Several local residents and families attended, with notes on illness and visits. A prayer meeting is set for next Sunday led by George Cumbest as crowds gather.
A series of evangelistic meetings began with a large, responsive audience on Sunday. The morning service was tender and powerful, with many seats filled and extra chairs occupied. Three join the church, and others plan to attend as the second week opens with high expectations. The sermon centered on Elijah under the Juniper Tree and the need to persevere even without visible results.
STANALAND. Miss Louise Chastain of Pine Park is visiting her grandfather R R Chastain. Ochlocknee Beach hosts several youngsters Friday. Mrs J A Massey visits sister Mrs Q M Jones at Ochlocknee. Eunice Hancock and Rosa Chastain visit cousin Miss Janie Chastain. Idella Chastain visits Pearl and Bertha Jones in Pelham. Minnie Lee Reagan attends Little Ochlocknee preaching with mother Mrs M L Reagan. S D Chastain buys a Buick not a Ford as noted. Mrs A A Jones of Pelham visits relatives in the area. W W Rehberg and family of Thomasville visit Sunday. Farmers busy with melons. several cars loaded last week and more expected.
Four men were arrested early today by the militia guarding Ex-Governor Slaton's country home in Atlanta. They are held in Fulton County Jail pending military action. No arms were found. the men could not justify their presence. With twenty six others arrested last Saturday, thirty men now await militia action.
Miss Anna Belle Copeland entertained many young friends on Lake Miccosukee last Friday celebrating with a delightful outing. Guests included Misses Mary Myra Isabel Bertha Copeland Pearl Julia Folsom Sallie Lou Lilly Violet Knapp Carter from Camilla Jessie Monroe and several gentlemen.
The circuit faces debate over shrinking the season as Brunswick and Thomasville express caution and Valdosta strengthens yet favors shutdown. Waycross Dothan Gainesville discussions await direction from directors, with a potential Lag league next year if it persists.
Atlanta reports that over the past year the issue of woman suffrage has been debated in twenty two states. Divorces, mothers pensions, women police and minimum wage laws have been discussed in twenty eight states with varied outcomes.
Washington June 28 a favorable reply by Germany to the last American note on submarine warfare is indicated in State Department advices from Berlin The advices came from Ambassador Gerard and were the first definite development since the American note reached the German Foreign Office The nature of Gerard s message was not divulged and was communicated to President Wilson at Cornish
The fragment discusses a dramatic performance or sermon about the crossing of the Jordan with references to Christ and the devil. It notes a theatrical or reporting style, mentions a theater on Dobbs Street, and a thirty minute piece ending with a summary of battles and victories.
Cairo mourns the death of R L VanLandingham at his Broad Street home aged in life long service to the city He served as Maven of Cairo and held multiple responsible posts and was active in the Methodist Church He leaves a wife four children a sister three nieces a nephew and a brother in Unadilla Ga Funeral to be at the Methodist Church at four this afternoon conducted by Rev W L Wright
Dispatches received at the State Department confirm Carranza forces moving troops from Vera Cruz toward the capital as fighting persists on the outskirts of Mexico City. Officials fear a repetition of the ten days preceding Madero's overthrow.
A blaze last night caused by a lit cigarette tossed into a trash barrel destroyed the Laurel Theatre. The damage is estimated at fifty five thousand dollars.
Mrs Jessie Sharp of Columbia Tennessee says Cardui the woman’s tonic eased her severe fatigue head spins and trembles from “womanly troubles.” She reports restored strength and ability to work after taking Cardus in plain wrapper.
Rioters gathered near Governor John M. Slaton's country residence in Atlanta as order was kept by a militia guard until late Saturday night. Pistols occasionally fired into the air and surrounding crowds voiced displeasure over Slaton's Leo Frank decision.
A price note lists peas at 1.78 per unit from J. Q. Dorris & Co. in Valdosta Georgia, indicating a local farm produce quotation. The fragment records a wholesale pricing detail tied to a Georgia supplier.
The notice states new reduced loan rates effective April 1, 1985 for farm loans. Loans under 1000 dollars see modest limits while larger loans reach up to 5000 dollars. rates around 2 percent apply to certain high value, well improved farm land.
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