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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
3
The store announces a 25 cent savings on every dollar during its annual stock taking sale from June 18 to July 3. It promises cash refunds of 25 cents per dollar spent and sells dry goods clothing and footwear at lower than the lowest prices to clear out stock across Southwest Georgia.
The Weekly Times Enterprise reports heavy rains harmed watermelons in the region and notes an all day July 12 gathering on the fair grounds organized by the colored community. Rev J B Davis and Mane Frazier lead the event with races a baseball game and refreshments provided by the Thomasville brass band.
Mr T C Bayless of Bayless Fruit Company sent a full trainload of melons from Thomasville last night. The train carried Bayless advertising and many U S flags and will travel to Louisville before distribution to northwest cities. This marks the first such single shipment from the area by one man. Bayless is a veteran Thomasville fruit dealer.
At the home of the bride’s parents on Hansell Street in this city a small ceremony united Miss Hima Lee and Mr Redden Smith Jr with Rev G 8 Whitney of St Thomas Church officiating The Times Enterprise extended congratulations and wishes for a long life of happiness.
Rumor of Vice President S R Knott leaving the Plant System to become a Western road president circulated after the Savannah News report. Knott, named by the Plant System January 1, rose from the ranks and initiated changes. He leaves amid expected employe upheaval and questions over a New York New Haven and Hartford transfer. In Atlanta, 37 bodies were recovered from a washout wreck near McDonough with about forty total fatalities likely, as crews expect more debris removal by tomorrow.
A guest list from Cumberland Island notes preparations for an encampment with dining shelters and water, praising the hotel overhaul. It mentions Dr. J. A. Butts and wife, Constance, Lucille, and Bayard Butts of Brunswick among arrivals.
Rear Admiral Kempff reports a Japanese torpedo boat connected entry into Tien Wein on June 23 as forces move to relieve the force that left Tien Tsin on June 10. Admiral Seymour reportedly captured and Pekin ministers fled, with 8000 allied troops landing at Taku including 1200 Germans.
The Alabama Midland depots freight and passenger building and a side track box car were destroyed by fire in Dothan at about 2 o clock this morning. Freight inside the depot was valued at four to five thousand dollars. Origin of the blaze is unknown.
Grand Forks North Carolina reports a blistering 104 degree day with crops parched and forecasts a 15 to 20 percent drop since Saturday. Hay sold at 4.50 with street sale reaching 16 today. In Washington on June 26 General Chaffee received orders and will sail from San Francisco to take command in China with the Sixth Cavalry.
The Times Enterprise notes Judge and Mrs J R Alexander have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Born 1818, Alexander served in the Creek War, practiced law in Rome, and held multiple jurist and political roles. The couple, lifelong friends of Judge Hansell, are commended for sixty years of marriage and public service.
A.M. Watson's Wedgewood, trained by Macon handler J. Daly, reportedly clocked rapid mile times around 2 08 to 2 09 over a windy session. Northbound trials near Detroit's grand circuit promise a strong debut as observers tally times against rival horses.
A large turnout attended a library ladies meeting on the 12th to plan and insure the success of a railroad completion celebration dinner. Mrs. James Watt was elected chairman with multiple committees named for districts and streets.
An old advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as the sole harmless remedy that prevents consumption and cures throat and lung troubles. It claims immediate results and broad approval from children and mothers, attributed to J. W. Peacock.
Washington reports Brig. Gen. A. B. Chaffee is to command forces in China and proceed to Pekin via San Francisco and Taku. The order, issued by Acting Secretary of War Meiklejohn, aims to place an adequate force in China, amid tensions with Li Hung Chang and the six viceroys.
In Coney Island on June 26 Tom Sharkey suffered his first decisive defeat after fifteen rounds. Big Gus Roblin of Ohio dominated the bout from the start and secured a clean knockout in a memorable sea side arena fight.
Havana reports a wind improvement in Quemados with four deaths to date, two Americans among them Maj Frank H. Edmunds acting inspector general on Gen. Fitzhugh Lee's staff, who died June 18. General Lee refuses to abandon his headquarters though staff may depart if they wish.
Manila dispatch reports the armored cruiser Brooklyn sailing for Nagasaki with 300 marines from Cavite to coal and then proceed to Taka. The Logan with the Ninth Infantry and the gunboat Princeton follow tomorrow to Nagasaki.
Twelve inches and a half of rain drenched Mobile between 4 am and 1 pm on June 26, totaling twelve and fifty seven one hundredths inches. Authorities believe this storm marks the greatest precipitation ever recorded in a single event.
An advertisement proclaims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve provides instant and permanent relief for piles and eczema. It warns buyers to beware of counterfeits and is signed by J. W. Peacock.
Albany Herald reports Dr. Tinsley shot Constable John Jones during a confrontation after a hog payment dispute. Tinsley had paid Cochran for hogs but then warned Jones over alleged theft, leading to blows and the fatal gunfire as Jones struck with a stick and reached for a pistol.
News of the sudden death reached Boston after D R Blood, a leading local merchant, died while bathing at Old Orchard Maine. He left Boston two weeks ago with his ten year old son and was accompanied by his wife and child. The death is attributed to likely congestion and is mourned by his town, county, and state.
London reports Gen Sir Leslie Rundel’s sharp clash with entrenched Boers near Senekal. He avoided attack as telegraph lines fail and Buller relies on heliograph. De Wet and Botha reportedly refuse surrender while Kruger remains at Machadodorp amid hospital exposure sensationalism in Britain.
Citizens warn of extensive damage if the Pekin trouble continues. Officials urge restraint while shopkeepers report increasing clashes and property concerns as tensions rise in the town.
London reports a 2300 man composite brigade aiding Admiral Seymour in the Tien Tsin relief, delaying Che Foo wire reach. Saturday battle sees allied guns overpower Chinese defenses, with Russians storming the arsenal and Americans and British racing to enter Tien Takin.
Seymour is relieved after allied forces contact Monday night and drive back Chinese, forming a junction with Seymour before withdrawing toward Tien Tsin. From Port Arthur a dispatch reports Admiral Seymour relief by four Russian companies and four foreign troops, 200 wounded taken to Tien Tein.
Chattanooga June 27 Adjutant General of the Tennessee National Guard reports a telegram from Washington asks how many state troops are available and what equipment they have. Atlanta June 27 Gov Candler says a dispatch requests similar information to help apportion the military fund. Georgia to receive $12,000.
The ad claims starved to distressed persons need wholesome food and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Care as a digestion aid that relieves indigestion and aids rebuilding of worn out organs. Endorsed by J. W. Peacock with direct call to try it.
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