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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
11
The Leavenworth Times recalls a 1862 naval clash where Union forces led by David McDougal aboard the Wyoming clashed with Japanese improvised warships and land forts. After one hour only the forts remained inactive, the Wyoming was lightly battered but seaworthy.
The piece describes an ancient Perak ritual where pleadings are sealed in bamboo tubes and two boys are bound in a river pool. A horizontal pole pins them underwater until one surfaces, its tube opened to reveal the winner as declared by the rajah.
At eleven o'clock Saturday morning residents of Thomas County opposed to Grady county formation will gather at the Thomasville courthouse. Opponents seek to inform the General Assembly about their stance as meetings expand beyond Thomasville to other parts of the county during the coming week.
Regular session in Thomasville Georgia on June 26 1905 presided by Mayor Roddenberg discussed and granted a store expansion petition from Thomasville Shoe Co and referred H L Rogers petition to ordinance committee. A report urged cleaning water tower washers and daily removal of yard waste from backyards.
The Times Enterprise urges a large turnout for a mass meeting of opponents to forming Grady county. It argues against dividing Thomas county, notes Grady HQs in Cairo, and mentions legislators favoring division. Also records cemetery lot map approval, sewer repair referral, Compress Co grant condition, and several small payments before adjournment.
At nine o clock last night Reverend J M Onitler officiated the ceremony making Miss Elizabeth Smith the wife of Mr Samuel Everett. A large crowd attended and the couple left for Atlantic Beach at three this morning to begin their honeymoon. They will reside in Tampa where Mr Everett works for Southern Express Company.
Mrs E J Rose of Brinson visited her sister Mrs Arthur Dickey last Tuesday and returned Saturday. Dr T M McIntosh came for professional business. William J Dickey attended the Thomasville district Methodist conference in Pavo and returned. Mrs W E Stanaland, once ill, is convalescing. A July fourth Lake Iamonia picnic invites Georgia friends. Quarterman paused through town en route home from Thomasville. Hickory Head school held closing exercises with prizes to Annie Bringon Harris Carl Lila Bessie Mitchell. Teacher F G Rose praised and plans to continue teaching in Thomas county.
The Bainbridge Argus comments on a religious controversy among Thomasville’s residents while urging others to let the locals speak for themselves. The piece mentions an opponent who left for Europe the next day named Tiller.
A brief note recalls Cannie Morris, indicating she has not been heard from in a long time and prompting interest or concern from readers.
J J Turner visited from Merrillville on Tuesday. Mrs Tucker of Pelham hosted by daughter Mrs Rob inson. Miss Clara Wind travels to Arcadia Florida for summer. Dr M R Mallette, ill with fever, improved at Remington Ave home. W H Brandon returns from Norfolk Wholesale Grocery meeting. Hansell family to Atlanta for legislative session. Capt Hansell assists senate secretary. Olivia Blackshear and family visit Pensacola. Aiken family guests. Wm G Davis of Thomasville schools travels to Tennessee West Virginia then Columbia University summer course.
Mr D O Barrow passed through Thomas on the way to Bainbridge to study sentiment for a proposed Pelham to Bainbridge railroad. He says an application for a charter will be filed next week.
Miss Rena Brandon was elected to teach seventh grade in Albany public schools. She has taught here for several terms and many friends wish her well in the new field if she decides to pursue it.
Arbitrators in the Herring Quinn vs Chas. Quinn dispute over a city house and lot met for the seventh time on Tuesday. They did not conclude the case but expect to wrap it up at a session next Tuesday.
Last Saturday a fish fry at the home of Mr. G. R. Carter, a respected Thomas County resident, drew a family crowd. The event was a joyous gathering with lively children and a warm, pleasant dinner atmosphere.
The Dillon ball team, now popular locally, plans a July 4 game with Ochlockonee and a July 11 match against Pavo in Dillon. Attendees at a Pavo meeting included R. O. Wheeler and Lester Brewton. Wheeler will relocate next week to take a position in Albany.
A sale closed Wednesday transfers Stuart House from O T Stuartland Son to J T Bowen of Sewanee Springs Fla. Purchase includes hotel building and furniture with 100 foot Madison street frontage and 210 foot side extension to Stephens street. Bowen takes charge Saturday and promises same high standard, with staff remaining. Stuart and daughter Miss Lillie Stuart retire to cottage home and remain in Thomasville.
Georgia crop bulletin notes good rains and strong melon growth in Thomas County. Melons average 85 to 40 pounds with large shipments, including a 30 car load from Thomasville on the 24th.
Thomasville resident Mr. T. L. Wyche is appointed as a Rural Free Delivery carrier for route number 4, covering the southwest part of town. He will assume duties on August 1.
Division Superintendent D F Kirkland from Waycross visited the city to address a complaint about local AOS workers failing to post late train lines as required by law. He vowed immediate attention to improve service and prevent future complaints.
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