Town and County Notes Highlights and Happenings
The item lists daily occurrences across the county with candidate presence on the streets. Dr. Anders of Samonia visited for business. Spring goods arriving and merchants buying heavily. M Mallette returned from north Georgia. Shows and attractions are multiplying though no opera house exists locally. Joe Beverly seen driving toward the river with a bait-delivery excuse. T T and G railroad February earnings set a record and show rising business. Judge Jones hopes to resume office soon. Evelyn Vose won the ladies golf prize presented by Mrs H W Harris amid multiple contestants.
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Evelyn Vose
Sleeper Schedules From Thomasville to St Petersburg and Belleair
Railway sleepers run from Thomasville to St Petersburg and Belleair every Wednesday. The 2 35 p m departure is noted for tomorrow. Tobe Eubanks was tried for insanity yesterday before Deputy Ordinary Rd Jones and will be sent to the State Sanitarium as soon as arrangements are made.
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Thomasville
St. Petersburg
Belle Air
Tobe Eubanks
Reddie Jones
Coon Hunt Enjoyed by Piney Woods Hotel Guests
A group of young people from the Piney Woods Hotel spent Friday evening coon hunting with scant luck but much pleasure from the woodland trip. The fair grounds entertainment drew a large crowd as manager Speerbase staged a fast paced exhibition of pacers driven by dogs showing notable animal intelligence.
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Piney Woods
Speerbase
Paradise Park
Betteney
Mrs Lizzie Aldridge Weds J R Peacock at Home
Lizzie Aldridge and J R Peacock were married Tuesday at the bride’s home by Rev L B Bonchelle. Peacock is a prominent Brooks County young man and the bride is an attractive popular young lady. Best wishes for happiness to the newlyweds.
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Mies
Lizzie Aldridge
J. R Peacock
L B. Bonchelle
Peacock
Brooks County
Boston base ball team to train in Thomasville fans look forward
The Boston base ball team arrives for training in Thomasville with Mike Atkins arranging his schedule to be on hand for opening. The Bostons, ex champions, are quartered at the Mitchell hotel and Thomasville fans anticipate strong performances.
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Boston
Thomasville
Bostons
Mike Atkins
Bostonians
Allen's New Orleans Minstrels Draw Big Night Crowd
A standing room only audience filled a canvas venue at Madison and Vetcher to see Allen's New Orleans Minstrels. The Friday show featured performers of the colored persuasion and elicited high praise for portrayal of the negro character.
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Allen
New Orleans
Madison
Vetcher Streets
Parker Announces Candidacy for Thomas County Treasurer
The announcement states John F B Parker seeks the Democratic primary for county treasurer. It praises his years of service, careful handling of county finances, and the trust he has earned from residents.
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Yentlewan
Thomas County
Gleenhbere
Parker
John F B. Parker
Young Crovatt Dies by Suicide in Baltimore
A telegram reported Rudolph Crovatt, eldest son of J Crovatt, killed himself in Baltimore. Raised in Thomasville, he worked as a machinist for the Plan System, left town years ago, and had since lived in various parts of the country. Details and disposition of remains were not available.
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Rudolph Crovatt
Crovatt
Baltimore
Young Crovatt
Thomasville
Violinist Andonegni And Pianist Mrs Hill Shine In Piney Woods Concert
Senor Jose Andonegni the eminent Spanish violinist and Gussie Parkhurst Hill are praised for a refined Piney Woods Hotel concert Friday evening. The duo impressed with flawless technique and encores, with Andonegni using a Hopf violin and Hill delivering a radiant Wieniawski Valse. Caroline Williams organized local arrangements and Annie M. Sanford led the Woman's Music Club of Georgia. A second item notes Berry G. Johnson seeking re election as coroner of Thomas County.
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Senor
Jose Andonegni
Gussie Parkhurst Hill
Piney Woods Hotel
Sarasate
Senora Andonegini
Paderewski
Wieviawski
Hill
Caroline Williams
Senor Andonegan
Chicago magnate Field and Robert Y. Lincoln visit Piney Woods
Marshal Field and Robert Y. Lincoln arrived yesterday and are stopping at the Piney Woods hotel during a visit to the area. Field is a Chicago merchant and Lincoln heads the Pullman Car Company.
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Marshal Field
Chicago
Robert Y. Lincoln
Pullman Car Company
Piney Woods
Orphans Benefit Appeal At Court House Raises Subscriptions
Rev W E Mumford made a slowheat touching appeal at the court house on Sunday afternoon for the Georgia Industrial Home orphans. The cause appealed to many and a goodly sum was subscribed for the home's maintenance.
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W.E. Mumford
Court House
Georgia
Captain Cassady for Tax Receiver in Thomas County
The voters are urged to support Captain A. H. H. Cassady a well known resident and popular candidate for tax receiver. He is described as a gentleman of integrity and fully qualified to serve. If elected he would perform the duties with ability and earn the public trust.
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Thomas County
Cassady
Thomasville Essay Delights Belfast Readers With Sketches
Orrin J Dickey reports from Thomasville Georgia in the Republican Journal about the town and its winter residents. He notes hotels, diverse buildings, a large Black population, street life, stables, mule work, and early spring flora. He records climate details, nearby Florida proximity, fruit prices, and daily park concerts including a Piney Woods orchestra event.
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Thomasville
Beifast
Savannah
Che
EH. D Whitaker
South
Maine
Florida Line
Gulf of Mexico
Belfast
Judge Hopkins Named Candidate for Senator in County Race
Announced in a column of announcements the friends of Judge H W Hopkins nominate him for senator from the senatorial district. He is a long time public figure who has served faithfully and earned high support in the county. He previously led his party in the last nominating cycle and backed a bill to let voters elect judges and solicitors. Hopkins seeks the Democratic primary this year as the president signs the permanent census bill.
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Berry G. Johnson
Thamas County
Johnson
Thomas County
H. W. Hopkins
Bomas County
Senate
Hopkine
Friends of
A. C. Stephenson
General Assembly of
Georgia
Stephenson
Cairo
Merrillsville
Telectriscope claim promises seeing telephone users
An Indianapolis inventor via affidavit and attorney announces a forthcoming device called the telectriscope that would allow a telephone user to see and be seen while talking. The system reportedly uses a reflector above the phone to project the caller and surrounding objects into a picturing room, approaching market readiness with minor improvements.
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Indianapolis
Eastorn
Farmer Folk Folk Remedies From Parmer Sandy Prevatt
Parmer Sandy Prevatt shares home remedies for farmers. He claims copper and galtpetre soaked water treats budworms for one bushel of corn and that pine tar protects against moles and birds but can hinder germination. He also suggests borax on smoked bacon to deter bugs and fleas driven away by scattered salt. He cites personal trial success and includes a light verse from the Junior Munsey.
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Parmer Sandy Prevatt
Sandy
City Mission Report and local political notices
City Mission Board reports Dec 3 1901 to Mar 8 1902 with receipts and expenses and a detailed activity ledger listing visits, talks, Sabbath school teaching, and industrial school work. It also notes an appeal for continued support and thanks contributors. Separate items announce Rev A C Stephenson as a candidate for State Senator and publish supportive letters from citizens across Cairo Thomasville Boston Ochlockonee Merrillville.
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City Mission ‘Board
The
Home Mission Society
M. Ke, Church
City Mission
Paragraphs of Prominent Pithy Editorials
A collage of opinions notes Chicago’s age, Georgia teachers’ $300000 weekly pay, a mysterious disappearance in Atlanta, Judge Speer’s potential scolding of Greene and Geyner, a New York mob over a song, Kaiser toast turning to roasting, and South Carolina’s governor predicting cordial reception for the president. The remarks mix satire with current events and public sentiment.
Illinois Central swaps telegraph for telephone on trains
The Illinois Central Railway replaces the telegraph with telephone calls to run trains, promising quicker communication. The shift reflects a broader trend of leaders adjusting to new technologies as Roosevelt takes center stage in Congress.
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Illinois Central Railway
Jury members seek speedy trial in Patrick case
A remark questions jurors able to follow the Patrick case and warns against bringing up in an asylum, implying concern over trial logistics and mental strain.
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Patrick
New York
Boston Banquet Menu Hints Beans For Prince Henry
A Boston banquet for Prince Henry featured a spread that included baked beans as part of the menu. The exact lineup is not specified, but beans are presumed to be among the dishes served at the event.
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Boston
Prince Henry
Boston Back Bay Snubbed by Committee Hosting Prince
In Boston's upscale Back Bay the arbiter committee neglected to extend proper reception arrangements for the visiting Prince, sparking local chatter about protocol and guest honor. This incident highlights tensions between elite circles and official duties during the royal visit.
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Boston
Back Bay
Prince Henry
Washington Post Quote on Crowninghild Entertaining Prince Henry
The article notes England facing a chance to get even by welcoming Crowninghild as a representative of American valor and entertainment, presenting a sharp, period tone about Anglo American relations.
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England
Prince Henry
Crowninghild
Washington Post
Official referee urged for senate betting dispute
It would be well to have an official referee appointed to decide craps in the senate. John Sullivan or Jeffries may yet get on the senate payroll.
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Senate
John Sullivan
Jeffries
Griggs Seen Likely To Chair Democratic Campaign
The Alpharetta Prep Press notes Griggs is expected to become chairman of the congressional democratic campaign committee and to push a vigorous effort. Estill backs pensions for needy soldiers only, excluding others, a stance the paper says many may endorse. The Charleston Post remarks approvingly on Micah Jenkins and Jim Tillman as contrasting Southern figures.
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Estill
Alpharetta Prep Press
Charieston Post
Micah Jenkins
Jim Tillman
Prohibition Debate and War Spirit Highlight January News
The Philadelphia Press condemns Northern states for disenfranchising voters while urging bold stand on prohibition. Guerry Terrell and Estill discuss local and state liquor laws. The Savannah Press notes Tennessee’s wartime enlistments 118 in February, with Tennessee districts contributing heavily to the Spanish American War. East Tennessee is cited for supplying troops in Civil War terms.
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Terrell
Estill
Tennessee
Knoxville
America
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