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Thomasville Times Enterprise

Location

Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1902

Page

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Weeks Times Enterprise Offerings Mortgage Rates

Advertisement fragment lists terms for a loan plan with options of one year six months and three months at a quoted rate of 2.58. Includes vendor branding Weeks Times Enterprise and vague rate details.

Town Notes Preview Storms and Prospects for Fruit

April showers approach March with forecasts of excellent fruit crops. Iamonia Lake level reportedly higher than ever. Will Thomasville field a two ball team this summer. Farming disrupted by rains. local opera house cellar flooding noted. Judge Jones improving. Redden Jones runs the ordinary's office. Opera house project hinges on a driven businessman leader.

Justice Little Guest of Masury Court Society

Justice Little of the supreme court attended a Masury gathering Friday night. He departed yesterday morning for his home in Columbus after recuperating in Florida.

Justice Little Supreme Court Columbus Florida

Lunatics Ordered Away From Milledgeville Asylum

Mr. John Simmons left yesterday morning with Homer Harris and Abram Joyce recently adjudged lunatics for the asylum in Milledgeville. Dick Kirkland, superintendent of this division of the Plant System, has been jo

John Simmons Homer Harris Abram Joyce Asylum Milledgeville Dick Kirkland Suwanee Springs

Miss Truletta Kreth Leaves for Jacksonville Visit

Miss Truletta Kreth, guest of Mrs. J. F. Lamb for months, departed yesterday for Jacksonville Bla. to spend some time. Local friends here hope to see her back in Thomasville.

Truletta Kreth J. F. Lamb Jacksonville Bla Thomasville

Boston Team Hunkers Down At Mitchell For Spring Practice

The Boston baseball squad stays at Mitchell for several weeks to train and shape up for summer work. They appeared on the grounds yesterday morning but a heavy afternoon rain kept them indoors, dampening outdoor activities.

Boston the Mitchell

Fleetwood and Deese Tie The Knot In Macon Marriage

Macon Georgia March 20 Dr W N Fleetwood and Miss Lizzie Deese formerly of Hawkinsville were married today. Fleetwood is known across the state and many Thomasville friends will join in extending congratulations.

Macon W. N. Fleetwood Lizzie Deese Hawkinsville Fleetwood Thomasville

Georgia convict lease system examined by B F Blackburn

Hon. B F Blackburn in Leslie's Monthly April provides a detailed, impartial account of the convict lease system, with photographs illustrating the method of farming out prisoners and presenting the balance of arguments for and against the plan.

Georgia B. F. Blackbur Leslie’s Monthly

Sunny South Social Season Promises Welcome Spring

The piece notes warm days in the sunny south with many guests staying until the April 3 special train to the north departs. It highlights healthful climate, planned fetes, and ongoing society events as visitors extend their stay and enjoy the winter’s end.

Florida Georgia North

Dinner by Mr and Mrs Schoonmaker at Piney Woods Hotel

Mr and Mrs 8 L Schoonmaker of New York hosted a warm Saturday dinner for about fourteen friends at the Piney Woods Hotel. The event, a pre departure compliment to guests, was praised as one of the prettiest in town this winter with elegant decorations and noted hospitality.

8. L. Schoonmaker New York Piney Woods

Our Twenty-ninth Anniversary Editorial Reflections

The Times Enterprise marks twenty nine years of publication with a commemorative note on loyal journalism, vigilance, and restraint. Mrs. Joseph Jerger dies after a long illness. born in Germany, she came to America in 1859 and resided in Thomasville with her husband and three children.

Joseph Jerger Jerger Wurtemburg Germany America Thomasville Louis H Jerger Mamie Davies Josepha. Jerger New York Presbyterian Church Davies

Plea for Aid to Neglected Waifs Seeks Endowment

Under the above head will be found elsewhere a plea for the little neglected waifs who are being tossed about without guidance or restraint. Here is an opportunity for those who have a surplus of this world’s good to participate in a good work. Is there not some one who would make an endowment to keep up each an institution as is suggested and give it the name of the door or such other name as they might prefer.

Times Horror Times- Enterprise Thomasville Spesk Barrow

Sacred Piney Woods Concert Delights Attendees

Sunday night’s sacred concert at Piney Woods drew a large crowd as a richly rendered program featured Pilgrim's Chorus from Lombardi, a Bach Verdi serenade, a cornet solo, and selections including Heaven's Chorister.

Piney Woods Cseresssoesestve Ccceseeraes Pilgrim’s Chorus Lombardi Verdi Meyerbeer Cornet W. A. Neals Heaven An Beyer

Death of noted colored preacher Lucius Anderson

The well known colored preacher died Sunday afternoon after weeks of illness. His church has attracted northern visitors for years due to his quaint and original sermons. He will be buried at 11 o clock this morning in the new colored cemetery.

Lucius Anderson New

Fire destroys Meigs High School building

A telephone message received by Dr. Culpepper reported that the Meigs High School building, costing 2800 dollars, was consumed by fire. The structure was insured with Dr. Culpepper for 1500 dollars.

Local visitors and hometown happenings in Monticello and nearby towns

Abe Simon of Monticello visited the city yesterday and was seen with friends. Miss Renew Brandon recently in Dublin is home again staying with Mr. and Mrs. Hayes. Miss Emma Bridgen and Miss M. B. Whittaker of Wilmington NC are guests of Mrs. Robert Gamble on Remington avenue. J R Anderson of Ochlockonee, a leading businessman, was in town Monday planning a new groceries stationery and medicines shop in the Easton store at Ochlockonee.

Abe Simon Monticello Abe Miss Renew Brandon Dublin 8. L. Hayes Emma Bridgen M. B. Whittaker Wilmington, N.C Robert Gamble Remington Avenue J. R. Anderson Ochlockonee Easton

Destitute Children in Thomasville Need Local Charity

To persons interested in destitute children, a large number in Thomasville suffer amid harsh surroundings. A charitable institution is needed to advance their care and education. The plan calls for a small fund and subscriptions of ten dollars per share to initiate a stockholdership, with no limit to shares.

That Opera House Question

A Thomasville reader urges building an opera house without heavy taxes. He supports public spirit, backs plans and offers to contribute, arguing the project is a community need and feasible with business support.

Bryan seeks re election as county commissioner in Georgia

Johan Q. Bryan a well known citizen is announced as a candidate for re election to the office of county commissioner He states Georgia counties have sound finances under his tenure and he claims to have served taxpayers well He submits his claims to the coming democratic primary.

Georgia Thomas Bryan

The Georgia Chautauqua Opens in Albany This April

The fourteenth annual Georgia Chautauqua assembly will be held in Albany starting Sunday April 20 and run through the week. The event promises a highly attractive program expected to draw large crowds to Artesian City as in years past. Some local girls were seen serving at Lee Neal & Bro yesterday with proceeds from cash sales benefiting the City Hospital.

Albany Lee Neal & Broa City Hospital

Country Club of Thom asville Golf Tournament Highlights

The Country Club of Thomasville hosted a three day golf event at Glen Arven March 18 to 20 with nine trophies including Piney Woods Hotel cup. Winners included Houghton, Brittan, Vose, Baldwin, Harris, Fay and Penfold across three eight player groups amid rain and boggy grounds.

Thomasville Glen Arven Piney Woods Messrs Harvey & Wood Old Boreas R. W. Houghton S. L. Schoonmaker H. M. Brittan B. H Schurmeier H Vose H. E. Thompson J. C Patterson EH. M. Brittan Houghton H. Vose Patterson Vose Brittan Country Club Mr. Brittan Baldwin Finkbine Brewster Haskell White, Jr Houston Harris Spair B. F. Schurmeier St. Paul

Funeral Rites For Mrs Joseph Jerger At Laurel Hill

Funeral services were held Sunday at 3 pm from the residence of her daughter Mrs Memie Davies with Rev H D McDougall officiating. Pallbearers were C P Hansell Dr J H Coyle James Watt R G Mitchell K Maclean and H E Smith. Interment followed at Laurel Hill cemetery with the silver plate bearing AT REST marking the occasion.

Joseph Jerger H D. McDougall Memie Davies C. P. Hansell J. H. Coyle James Watt R G Mitchell K . Maclean HE. M Smith Laurel Hill Cemetery

County Democratic Meeting to Elect New Executive Committee

Chairman Hansell announces two mass meetings to elect a new county Democratic executive committee and decide on actions. The first Saturday in April is likely for the gathering, timing aligned with the state primary date to enable a single county vote and avoid extra primary costs.

Hansell Democratic Executive Committee

Miss Condit and Niece Visit Thomasville Friends

Miss Doe M. Condit and her niece Miss Marie C. Kirk of Chicago arrived yesterday afternoon and are stopping at the Stuart. Condit has long been a frequent visitor to Thomasville and is always welcomed by southern friends.

Doe M. Condit Marie C. Kirk Chicago Stuart Miss Condit Thomasville

Col J H Estill Drives Clean Campaign For Governor

Col J H Estill is making a clean high toned race for governor. He carries his own skillet and is not molesting anyone. He has strong admirers in this county who staunchly support his candidacy.

Col J. H. Estill Col. Estill Moultrie

Sunday School Convention Seeks Delegates for Augusta

The Georgia Sunday School Association schedules its annual convention in Augusta on April 1 2 and 38. Denominational superintendents must pick one gentleman and lady delegate from each school by next Sunday. Delegates will learn ticketing to obtain a 1 cent per mile return fare, with Mr George Hains of Augusta handling inquiries.

Georgia Sunday School Association Augusta Auguste Georgia Geo. Hains

Unlucky 13 Debunked by American Times Recorder

Mrs. Myrick of the American Times Recorder argues 13 is not unlucky. She cites a Kentucky man with 13 wives jailed as evidence of luck in jail. She notes twelve abandoned churches within ten blocks of the Eagle office amid a historically large city population. Opponents of an Isthmian canal may block legislation in Congress.

Eagle Brooklyn Eagle Congress

Political Tension Over Force Bills Resurfaces

Citizens debate the South’s fate as Republicans push force bills, warning against federal coercion while opponents insist on regional autonomy and legislative safeguards. The clash highlights partisan fault lines in Congress.

Easter gift dilemma sparks domestic humor

A light exchanges shows a couple joking about choosing Easter gifts. The wife frets over what to buy and the husband suggests giving it up, with a playful tone attributed to the Philadelphia press.

Philadelphia

Boers Prove Resourceful Fighters in Ongoing Conflict

The article notes gains by Boer forces as they adapt tactics and secure small victories amid the broader war. It highlights persistence, unit cohesion, and evolving strategies shaping the conflict landscape.

Editorial Briefs Highlight Political and Social Happenings

Prominent editorials touch on Col Hetil and Emperor Williams rumors. Roosevelt’s pension policy, a Charleston visit on April 7, and Atlanta’s possible National Park are discussed. Turkey refuses repayment, Miss Stone’s case cited, and talk of a governor candidacy recurs. March promises gentler exhibits while Washington frets over water. Georgia Baptist convention dates set for Rome. Census shows cotton revenue in 1899 totaling 323 million for fiber and 46.95 million for seed. Congress seeks Philippine correspondence from Miles. The Patrick murder case in New York nears a close amid general gratitude themes.

Newspaper's Role in Supporting Community Interests

A reader questions the newspaper's duty to aid all community interests and whether every group recognizes the value of supporting the paper as a public resource. The exchange frames the newspaper as a civic instrument and invites reflection on public support.

Georgia’s agricultural dept led by O B Stevens praised

The Sparta Ishmaelite notes broad public support for Commissioner O B Stevens as the right man in charge of Georgia’s agricultural department, praising his capable and painstaking administration.

Georgia Paina O. B. Stevens Sparta Ishmaelite

Caterer of Prince Henry’s Dinner on Shooters Island Goes Bankrupt

The caterer serving Prince Henry on Shooter s Island has been forced into an assignment. The move stems not from undercharging but from guests purloining the silverware during the occasion.

Prince Henry Shooter’s Island Atlanta Journal

Congress to Express Sympathy for Struggling Republics

Democratic members of the house unanimously adopt resolutions calling Congress to express sympathy for struggling republics and pledging to urge committees to report such resolutions so Congress can act.

House Congress

Pills Condense Whisky Into One Drink Formula

A New York chemist reportedly condensed whisky into pill form, offering a single pill as one drink. When dissolved in the mouth the pill is said to release the taste and effect of the liquid whisky, suggesting a novel alcoholic stimulant introduced by morning paper.

New York

Man Announces for Treasurer in Ap Georgia County

A man declares his candidacy for county treasurer citing a desire to safeguard the people’s money. He claims honesty and independence from political rings, aiming to support his family and serve without political faction. The Hawkingville Dispatch notes business leaders backing him for governor alternative.

Georgia Snot Iself Court House

Also Mentioned on This Page

Enterprise Widison Jackson Streets S. S.S Atlanta Iamonia Lake Will Thomasville Mr. Pliney Heath Hampton Springs Taylor County Judge Jones E. €. Dewitt , CO J. W. Peacock Estandard H.P. Genter Grand Engine Iro Works G. L. Thompson Prop M’g’r Goughs Gall Heest R. Thomas, JR Thomasville, GA bAnle Tamantare Re Barnes -Bach Mr. Borror United States Johan Q. Bryan The Thomasvile Thomas County Amoung Ug Allen Normal School W. H. Holloway Geo. Sec Witham Hanna Treas Bror Williams Stanton South Hetil Emperor Williams Roosevelt Charleston Turkey Miss Stone Gorman Senate Jim Smith Washington Georgia Baptist Convention Rome Miles Philippines Patrick Col. Betill Hawkingville
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