07 Nov 1903
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1903
Page
1
Reports from Tallahassee dated November 3 recount a violent confrontation in Miccosukie Leon County near the Georgia line. Sheriff Hopkins and a posse arrested fourteen armed Black suspects after a barricaded store standoff and threats to kill.
Walter S. Love accompanied by W. J. Garrison inspector for New York Life Insurance arrived in Thomasville from Denver at 3 25 a m Thursday. They went to T J Ball residence where the family expected his arrival and Garrison registered under an assumed name while discussing the case openly. Love remained in the city until Thursday afternoon then left with Mrs Love for Quincy while Garrison departed later by train toward Savannah and New York.
County commissioners met at the courthouse for their regular session and awarded the Jones Bridge rebuild contract to the Geo. E. King Bridge Co of Des Moines Iowa. C L Austin and Brother of Atlanta represented the firm. Bid stood at 3147 dollars the lowest among several offers. Other routine business was handled. Present were Copeland Barrow Ryan Smith and Pringle.
Ellé Johnson of Pavo was admitted as the first arrival at the Vashii Biasingame home on Tuesday. She said she learned of the home through the Times Enterprise and described herself as bright, already making a favorable impression.
Rosa Brnton a bright tenth grade pupil at Thomasville Public Schools was badly bruised but not seriously hurt after losing control of her bicycle and falling into a deep ditch on Fletcher Street near James Groover’s residence Thursday morning. She was taken home to Cabana.
Democrats claim victory as fusion papers New York Herald and Brooklyn Eagle concede George B. McClellan the mayoralty of Greater New York by about 30 000 votes at 7 30 p m. Reports from Atlanta also indicate McClellan leads with early results.
A lengthy list details items on exhibition in Thomasville including a Parlin & Orendorf Rex Buggy from Comfort Trading Co Boston Ga and a Magnificent Studabaker Wagon at Evans & Son's Warehouse. Other exhibits include Columbia Talking Machine and Discs at C M Tuttle's, various footwear at Neel Bros and Thomasville Shoe Co, and 60 subscriptions to the American Farmer among prizes.
Atlanta telegrams report at ten o'clock that Geo. B. McClellan, the Tammany candidate, won New York mayoral election by a large margin over Seth Low. Devery’s independent bid had little impact. Mayor Low conceded and sent congratulations. Large crowds celebrate in New York.
Prices for eggs butter chickens sweet potatoes fodder oats hay syrup coffee sugar soda and other staples listed with per dozen per pound per bushel or per 100 pounds. Items include western ham lard bacon timothy hay bran cotton seed meal and hulls with typical regional ranges.
Word comes that Dr. Smith III, also known as Dr. S. Alex Smith, is seriously ill at the local sanitarium with a slight improvement reported last night and many friends express concern.
Miss Mary Louise Dryden and Mr. Harry G. Smith wed in Kalamazoo Michigan on Tuesday afternoon. Both are well known in Thom asville where Mrs Dryden has wintered with her sisters Mrs W H Hammond and Mrs T E Blackshear. Mr Smith served two years as choir master at St Thomas Church and has many friends in Thom asville.
Pine Park residents report heavy showers and forecasted cold weather affecting syrup making. Local events include visits by residents, a new A. R. Agent appointment for Mr. Charrie McRee, a musical at Mr J B Hooks, and social gatherings with dancing and dining. The Baptist Association met here to discuss affairs and ordain deacons including John M. Dekle Ardis McDougald Fondren.
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