Notable visitors and local events in town and county
Mr David Brandon, a leading Dublin merchant, visits his old home while Mr H B McCormac of Boston stays with Judge and Mrs Wm M Jones. A cantata involving 100 youths is in rehearsal as W S Macintyre joins June 18 committee work for the seniorshop at Atbent. Dr J B Watkins presides over a Populist meeting June 14 at the courthouse. A J Williams displays a three acre melon patch with a seven foot vine and a large melon. A Epply returns from Birmingham with coal inspections. mineral districts report booming business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Brandon
Dublin
A. J Williams
Cotton seed mishap at PT J Ball's feed store
A minor accident occurred yesterday afternoon at PT J Ball's feed-store when a weighty hold causing damage to the floor. Lee Neel returns from travel related to the firm's shock bats. About a dozen teachers may attend the Knoxville summer school opening June 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PT. J Ball
Social notes from Bainbridge Democrat on local guests and golf project
Miss Jennie Dillon of Thomasville visits Mrs. B. D Fudge at Hotel Wainman. Miss Cassady of Thomasville stays with Mrs. Haygood on Broughton street west. President Dismuke hires many workers as golfers begin work on new links beside Jackson street hill near the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OD Saxe
Pauly
Jackson Street
West
Jennie Dillon
Thomasville
B. D Fudge
Dismuke
River Fatality Sparks Demand for Snakebite Remedy
Joe Beverly reported a man killed on the river prompting warnings at the camp. He warned visitors to bring their own snake medicine, anticipating higher demand for the fishermen antidote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Beverly
Joe
Silent Salesman counters debut in Thomasville store
Louis Steyerman introduces a new innovation called the Silent Salesman in Thomasville. A heavy glass counter runs to the floor displaying goods, with one side of the store equipped with these counters, a style already used in large department stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Steyerman
Thomasville
Guards inspection and county melon patch report
Col Obear inspected the Guards with a favorable note on the company’s past reports and expected good standing in his forthcoming review. James Gandy grows Thomas county melons near Thomasville, with patches yielding twelve inch circumferences. Mike Atkins is confident a fine melon crop is coming, though not for those who mocked his home years ago. If Cicero Young and Joe Beverly claim melons they must do so by moonlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Obear
Col. Obear
Gal Obest
Georgia
James Gandy
Mike Atkins
Thomasville
Thomas County
Mike
Cicero Young
Joe Beverly
Fire hits outhouse near Mr. Everett residence
Fire department responded around 9 yesterday morning to an outhouse beside John Everett at the corner of Clay and Madison. The roof was largely burned but the main building was saved, and the nearby residence remained 20 feet away from danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Everett
Clay
Madison Streets
Outing Party Enjoys Miller's Spring on Ochlockonee Bank
The chaperoned party returned from Miller's Spring on the Ochlockonee River Friday afternoon. They report a delightful time with fishing, bathing, eating, drinking, and sleep. Weather was fair with a cooling breeze and pure spring water. Several friends visited, adding pleasure, and rumors of cupid’s tricks were heard but not repeated. They plan a repeat outing next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draridge
Cupid
End of Year Exhibition at Elizgabeth Merrill Kindergarten
A pretty display yesterday by Elisabeth Merrill Kindergarten pupils marked their last gathering before vacation. Miss Mary Barnes and Miss Hile Yiaso oversaw a varied program that impressed parents and friends. Afterward the children enjoyed games at Paradise Park and a plentiful noon repast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizgabeth Merrill
Mary Barnes
Hile Yiaso
Paradise +k
Death of Infant Mary McCrary at Three Months
Little Mary McCrary three months old died Saturday afternoon at 4. Her parents Mr and Mrs O L McCrary of Smith Avenue mourn her loss as she joins her two year old brother Ray in the home God has prepared. Burial took place Sunday morning at Moultrie conducted by Mr Branch with parents and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
O L. McCrary
Co Smith Avenue
God
Moultrie
Ray
Branch
Watermelon Grown By Cargill and Summer Tops County
A melon weighing 124 pounds was sent to the office from Metcalfe grown by Mr. M. W. Cargill and J. K. Summer. The growers reportedly own forty acres of melons and expect this to be the largest in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Cargill
J. K. ‘Summer
Metcalfe
Cargill
Summer
Corporal Wheeler Seeks Lost Southern Cross of Honor
Mr. R C Wheeler known as Corporal Wheeler wore the Southern Cross of Honor to a Oak Hill picnic last Friday and is anxious to recover it. He offers compensation to anyone finding the cross. Wheeler is described as a brave Confederate soldier who deserved the cross he wore with pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R C. Wheeeler
Wheeler
Oak Hill
Corporal Wheeler
Entering Stanley's Business College Names A Diverse Group
Miss Anna White Mr Clarence Knight Nankin Ga Miss Jimmie Henry Dewey Bond Bia Mr Walter Christmas Cherry Lake Fla Miss Mattie V Vinson TValiahbasses Fla Miss Ann Quarterman J L Singletary and C E Smith city Mr J E Pouncey Claybatchee Ala Mr Claud R Evans Boston Ga Mies Luvie M Hinson Col quitt Ga Mr Krank Fain Ash ford Ala students listed as new entrants to Stanley's Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley’s Business College
Anna White
Clarence Knight
Nankin
Jimmie and
Henry Dewey
Bond
Bia
Walter Christmas
Cherry Lake
Fla
Mattie V. Vinson
Tvaliahbasses
Ann Quarterman
J. L. Singletary
C. E Smith
City
J E . Pouncey
Claybatchee
Ala
Claud R. Evans
Boston
Mies Luvie M. Hinson
Colquitt
Krank, Fain
Ashford
Miss Gussie Carroll Plans Prolonged Tampa and Asheville Trip
Miss Gussie Carroll travels to Tampa Florida for a few days then to Asheville North Carolina for an extended absence of several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie Carroll
Tampa
Fla
Asheville
S. L. Kelley Sells Business to Duren Co and Seeks Patronage
Notice states S L Kelley has sold his business to T B Duren and Co. A new firm asks customers to continue patronage under the new name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Kelley
T. B. Duren & G Co
Miss Bessie Wilson Takes Position With Minnesota Lumber Co
Inverness Florida graduate of Branley’s Business College accepts a job with Minnesota Lumber Co of Moultrie Georgia. The move highlights local talent entering regional industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Wilson
Inverness, Fla
Branley
Uollege
Minnesota -Lumber V Company
Moultrie, Ga
Colored man Julian Rocker convicted for concealed pistol
Julian Rocker, a colored man, was found guilty in county court yesterday of carrying a concealed pistol. Judge Patten offered Rocker a choice between paying fifty dollars and costs or serving twelve months on the chain gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Rocker
Patten
Editor McIntosh Sees Cantalooupes Coming to Albany Herald
Editor McIntosh of the Albany Herald expects cantaloupes in his midst soon, signaling a forthcoming shipment or display. The note hints at local agricultural or market interests surrounding the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntosh
The
Albany Herald
Corn shuck hats by Miss Sallie Heard gain national attention
Thomasville innovator Miss Sallie Heard creates decorative corn shuck hats grown from home materials. She directs 25 workers, with patents pursued in England France and Germany. Hats sold via the Woman's Exchange and in Charleston with orders from Atlanta buyers and notable figures like Miss Alice Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas County
Sallie Heard
Pawiliar
Miss Heard
Womans Exchange
Messrs
Lee Neel & Bro’s
Europe
Atlanta
Atlanta Journal
Woman’s Exchange
Thomasville
England
France
Germany
Georgia
Charleston
Ruthb Hanna
Alice Roosevelt
T. S. Lewis
Sallie Brown
Miss Woodward
Juliet Cox
Hugh Loman
J B S Holmes
Marriage of Miss Sarah Simmons and Lee Sevil
Miss Sarah E Simmons and Lee Sevil wed last night at Mrs J H Boden home with Rev J T Boone officiating. The bride from Quitman Ga wore lace and ribbon with maid of honor Hattie Hunter in green silk. Guests dined after the ceremony and the couple will travel by Savannah Line for an extended northern trip, returning about November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Simmons
Lee Sevil
J H. Boden
Mendelasohn
Jennie Crowley
J T. Boone
First Christian Church
Hattie Hunter
Quitman
Sevil
Clayton
Del
Levil
Savannah
Jacksonville Times- Union and Citizen
Epworth League Evening Literary Meeting Delights
The Epworth League held its regular monthly meeting at the league rooms with a varied program. Readings by Miss Linton and Miss Blackshear, musical solos by Sanford Parker and Mrs Chambers, and a lively closing reading by Mrs McCaslin drew enthusiastic applause. Mr George Neél presided as master of ceremonies and speakers included Mr John B. Gordon and Mr Howard the district secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
League Rooms
Keesewaan
League
Sanford
Ermine Blackshear
Lucy
Parker Reading
Hope Linton Corprat
Piato
Mrs Chambers
McCaslin
John B. Gordon
Howard
Thomasville
Gordon
Linton
Blackohear
Sanford and Parker
Chambers
George Neél
Reward Offered for Henry McdKnight in County Rape Case
A $50 reward from W A Patterson for the arrest of Henry McdKnight colored 23 or 24 years old black or dark ginger cake complexion 145 to 150 pounds 5 feet 6 or 7 inches tall with white teeth and a smile. He was shot in the right arm and possibly shoulder with 38 caliber and No 4 shot in his back. Information to Sheriff T J Hight of Themes County Tomahville Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Patterson
Henry McdKnight
Leostohs
T. J Hight
County
Thom Aeville Ga
Krenuch Mission Leaves Washington After Rochambeau Ceremony
Members of the Krenuch mission completed their Washington visit after attending the Rochambeau statue unveiling ceremonies. They departed tonight for Niagara Falls en route to a weeklong East Coast tour before sailing home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Krenuch
Rochambeau
Niagara Falls
Announcement of peace may be expected soon
Loudoun May 26 The Daily Mail reports an imminent peace announcement and notes the government remains inflexible on all vital points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loudoun
The
Daily Mail
Angueta Mills To Open After Strike Ends
Angueta Georgia May 25 all cotton manufacturies in the Augusta district resume operation tomorrow. The King mill strike is broken and the lockout is declared off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angueta
Auguneta
King Mill
Lessons in Courtship and Marriage Traditions
A collection of maxims on dating and marriage norms, advising women to be companions, men to learn from widows, and warning against interference from flirting. The piece underscores social expectations for relationships and transactional aspects of engagement and marriage.
Man to the Goose Fable on Philippine Policy
A Rochester Post Express item relays a bizarre fable where a man and a goose debate a cutting remark about administration in the Philippines. The tale ends with a belligerent claim that action justifies itself by precedent, followed by a closing quip about a baby stopping crying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Post-Express
The
Phillippines
Confederate cemetery memorial in Ohio draw flower gifts
The John B Gordon Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy plans to send funds and florals to Columbus Ohio. A letter from the Robert E Lee Chapter notes a June 14 1902 memorial service at Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery with an arch and a bronze statue funded by Col William H. Kupauss. Ohio Governor Nash will speak and Gen John B Gordon may attend. Local chapter will contribute flowers from Thomasville and money to honor sleeping Confederate dead buried north of the Mason-Dixon line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B Gordon
Daughters of the Confederacy
Columbus
Ohio
South
Robert E Lee
Florence Tucker Winder
Mamie Burke
Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery
William H. Kupauss
Nash
John B. Gordon
Thomasville
Summer vacation urged for mothers and families
The Canvasser urges a practical summer vacation for mothers and wives noting many cannot take time off and those who do often benefit the least. It argues short breaks refresh both family and worker, urging sons and daughters to support their mother with a modest sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelts Welcomes French Guests For Rochambeau Day
President Roosevelt hosts the French Rochambeau guests in Washington with cabinet and government officials present. French officers arrive in uniform and are escorted by U S cavalry along Pennsylvania Avenue, highlighting a cordial exchange between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Loubet
Pennsylvania Avenue
United States
Fraterville mine disaster toll rises in Coal Creek
In Coal Creek Tennessee on May 22 it was reported that twenty two bodies of Fraterville mine victims remain missing as search parties recover the 204 found dead. Workers labor to recover the rest amid a strong stench from the mine and dead animals found inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Creek
Tenn
Fraterville
Bill to pardon Americans jailed or awaiting trial in Cuba
Havana reports a House of Representatives bill to pardon all Americans confined in prison or awaiting trial. The measure is expected to pass with strong Cuban support backing the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
House of Representatives
House
Fire devastates Moultrie bakery block and nearby buildings
A big fire in Moultrie started in George Porter’s bakery near the Central Hotel and destroyed several frame structures including those owned by Dr. B. P. Crenshaw W. A. Webb J. B. Spivey W. B. Humphreys and Mrs. M. J. Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moultrie
George Porter
Central Hotel
B. P. Crenshaw
W. A. Webb
J.B. Spivey
Mine disaster in Fernie leaves over 100 trapped dead
Vancouver reports one of British Columbia's worst mine disasters at the Crows Nest Coal Company mines in Fernie. More than 100 men are dead or imprisoned underground with little chance of rescue, according to early dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Senate bill seeks Maine removal and sailors' recovery
Washington May 22 A bill was introduced in the senate by Senator Lodge providing for the removal of the battleship Maine from Havana harbor and the recovery of the bodies of the American sailors who perished with the vessel. The bill authorizes one million dollars for the purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Lodge
Maine
Havana
First through train to Tallahassee over Georgia Florida and Alabama RR
A passenger train from Bainbridge arrived in Tallahassee at 10 o'clock today carrying many business people and ladies. Col. R. B. Coleman, general superintendent, and Mr. J. W. Callahan, Florida passenger agent, accompanied the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Georgia, Florida
Alasabama
Bainbridge
R. B. Coleman
J. W. Callahan
Florida
Mob Hangs Abe Witherup After Jail Escape in Paris
In Paris Maine on May 25 a white man Abe Witherup, who had murdered William Grow last month, was taken from Paris jail at 2 am. He was marched to the town bridge on the north edge and hanged by a mob of over a hundred men who rode into town at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Abe Witherup
Wm. Grow
Waa
Paria
Southern Educational Convention Meets in Chattanooga
The Southern Educational Convention meets in Chattanooga from July 1 to July 4. County School Commissioner Mac Lean will attend the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Educational Convention
Chattanooga
MacLean
Editorial Forecast For June Elections And Events
The piece notes a June 5 primary that may disappoint many politicians. It mentions the 5th as decisive with consolidations on the 6th and hints at editors in the legislature keeping things straight amid anticipated events. It references Croker in England and Emperor William of Germany possibly visiting.
Senator West to retire after long Confederate service
Senator West, the last survivor of the Confederate senate, will retire to private life at age 72 after a storied tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator West
Confederate Senate
Mine disaster headline adds to deadly month
Report notes another mine disaster with over 100 killed marking May as a deadly period. Mentions men paying $25 to $50 for Panama hats while avoiding criticism of wives millinery bills.
Wall Street Washday Strains Overcapitalized Stocks
A clipped OCR line notes a chaotic washday metaphor for Wall Street involving overcapitalized stocks being passed through a wringer. The fragment hints at market excess and public sentiment about financial dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Eason to Run in Decatur County Primary for Prison Commissioner
Hon. Tom Eason of Telfair is slated on three-fourths of ballots polled in Decatur County as a candidate for prison commissioner in the June primary per the Search Light report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Eason
Telfair
Decatur County
Georgia finances urged to run like a business
Colonel Estill attracts a broad statewide following of business leaders urging Georgia to manage state finances in a business like manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Herald
Estill
Georgia
Populists in Dougherty County Likely to Back Democrats
The Albany Herald notes very few populists remain in Dougherty county and expects all to return to the Democratic party to vote in the June primary on the fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty County
Albany Herald
Kentucky Woman Loses Voice Screaming at Husband
The Atlanta Journal reports a Kentucky woman lost her voice after screaming at her husband. The piece frames the event as a warning to wives and describes it as a terrible calamity for a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Atlanta Journal
Waves of disaster strike in May reports
The Columbus Enquirer Sun notes a relentless sequence of natural and human mishaps in May. Volcanoes earthquakes tornadoes cyclones water spouts mine blasts railroad wrecks and steamship accidents unfold one after another, with thousands losing their lives as news wires deliver fresh horrors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Enquirer- Sun
Knights of Pythias elect officers at state convention
At Valdosta the Knights of Pythias state convention chose F. M. Sommerkamp as grand chancellor C. M. Milan as grand vice chancellor William T. Leopold as grand keeper of records and seal Turner G. Howard as grand master of exchequer J. A. Jones as grand prelate W. H. Brannon as grand master at arms Thomas H. Nickerson as grand inter guard David J. Bailey as grand outer guard The next grand lodge meeting will be held in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Knights of Pythias
Valdosta
F. M. Sommerkamp
Columbus
C. M. Milan
Cartersville
William T. Leopold
Savannah
Turner G. Howard
Augusta
J. A. Jones
Waverovs
W. H. Brannon
Buena Vista
Arme
Thomas H. Nickerson
Athenas
Grand Inter Guard
David J. Bailey
Griffin
Grand Outer Guard
Grand Lodge
Atlanta
Elberton Opinion Calls Preachers to Keep Politics Out
The column rebukes preachers who mix sermons with campaign guidance and urges congregations to leave churches that treat the pulpit as a campaign platform. It laments waning church interest and urges focus on religion rather than politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elberten’ Star
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Chicago
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Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, GA
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Bbsultiie
PNLL
Maconwegen
Fitzgerald J
P.m
Tifton
Perry Davis
Wertz & Son
Jackson Sta
Cave’s’ Bakery
H. D. Atkinson
H .B. McCormac
Wm. M. Jones
W. S. Macintyre
Atbent
Weare
Moieses
J B Watkins
Court House
A. Epply
Birmingham
Atlantic Compress Co
Lee Neel
Knoxville, Tenn
Miss Simmong
de. Melotosh
Niagara
Augusta Mills
Man
Battleship
Lord Pauncefote
Mont Pelee
Port de France
Island of
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Basse Points
Teddy
Dick Croker
Tammany
William of Germany
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