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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
7
Peacock and Shoe Company begin construction on 20 by 22 foot additions behind Peacock's drug store and the Thomasville Shoe Company. The Shoe Company gains more shelf room and a 95 foot store room with office moved to the annex rear. Geo. T. Porter and Henry Arnold oversee the projects.
A party of Coast Line railroad officials led by General Manager W N Royal and other top executives toured Thomasville on their way to Montgomery. Divison Supt D F Kirkland joined them here and promised a return stop to enjoy local sights. A crate of canteloupes offered to the visiting crew led to a misunderstanding with Captain number two, who attempted to ship the fruit home, prompting a potential larceny suit after trust.
New York reports in the Herald that John F. Wallace chief engineer of the Panama Canal has submitted his resignation to the President. Wallace is expected to depart to run a major railroad system and Theodore Shouts will stay. Conflicting accounts cite differences with the Canal Commission Taft and the President. The resignation allegedly followed a stormy interview with Taft.
Thomas county reports an unusually early pear season with shipments to northern markets. The crop is small but good quality, selling about 35 cents per barrel on trees and 20 more when packed. A car holds 150 barrels, yielding around 80 dollars per car. B F Cochran and Jas McKinnon lead early trade. most farms have pears, a history of ups and downs in prices, and expectations of higher prices as fruit enlarges.
Atlanta June 27 1905 Fuller Callaway of LaGrange was chosen as umpire for the tax returns of the Atlantic and Birmingham Railway drawing quiet criticism. Represented by Hon Pope Brown and F B Fitzimmons, the selection prompted questions about past ties or dealings with the road. Callaway met Gov Lerrell and denied any connection with the railway and has not yet decided to accept the appointment.
Atlanta June 28 1905 The Georgia Senate remains in a deadlock for the presidency with ballots showing West Candler Miller and Blalock each receiving scattered votes. The House installed John M Slaton as speaker as the stalemate continues with intense interest and rumors of political trades.
Mr S B Sanford presented his friend Judge G W Herring with a banc of fine tomatoes, each estimated to weigh a pound, underscoring Sanford as a leading gardener in the city.
The Boston Budget notes visitors from Thomas county and nearby towns including Misa Ona Neel, Miss Jane Vann, Rev. J W Arnold and son, Miss Bertie Brown, Mrs W Griffin, Miss Orrab Bessie Lovett, Miss Katherine Couric, and Hon Pope Brown. It mentions farm activity, marriage announcements, Masons, and local crops with commentary on Ganes and Kolb Gems sales.
W. Walker of Ochtocknee, Ga., writes from Ochtocknee in June 1905 criticizing Rev. Sam Small. The letter questions Small’s political integrity and opposed county division in Georgia, arguing against eight new counties and accusing Small of shifting positions for political advantage.
The Tucker Association will meet at the Baptist church as preparations for a Friday meeting before the third Sunday. Miss Alice Jenkins of Thomasville visits Miss Bimina Boswell. Mr. W H Boswell promotes turpentine work and potatoes. Post Office Inspector Pyatt visited Macon and brought curiosity about stacked Constitutions. The town reports good melon shipments and a full Pine Grove school. The two story brick stores on Marshall Street near completion with elevators, due mid August.
Mrs. F J Ausley Sr has returned from Atlanta. The brief item records a household travel event and notes her coming back to town.
City hospital plans to open soon for receiving patients in its re built Gordon Arena administration building. Officials say the facility is ready, seeking staff and proper affiliation as awaiting formal approval.
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