Local Week in Town and County Highlights
Interesting items from across the county include visits by R P Clay of Pine Park and R G Lewis returning from Valdosta. Jim Hopkins a reading clerk is home briefly. Tom Streets, a passenger agent, returns from Valdosta. D C Black of Uj county attends. Mlle Black a noted farmer and syrup maker discusses agriculture. Steve Bouchelle, a skilled stenographer, becomes secretary to J C Wardlaw superintendent of public schools.
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D. C. Black
Sou County
Black
Missteve Bouchelle
Thomasville
J. C Wardlaw
Walter Lester Promoted to Cashier in Shreveport
Walter Lester son of Robert E. Lester has left New Orleans for Shreveport Louisiana to serve as cashier for the New York Life Insurance Company. Eva Dunning, famed elo Cubicider, will perform a monologue from Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch in town under Knights of Pythias sponsorship. Thomasville welcomes these visitors as Mr and Mrs Edward Beadle of New York return for the winter to their Lake Samouia game preserves.
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Walter Lester
Robert E. Lester
New Orleans
Shreveport
New York Life Svearance Company
Amnse
Eva Dunning
Cubicider
Edward Beadle
New York City
Homneville
Illness and Death Quietly Reported in Lyerly
Information from Lyerly Georgia states that J Monroe Lacs once of this city is dangerously ill at his brother's home there. Mr Lee is said to be in a dying condition with no hopes of recovery. He once served as postmaster here and many friends there learn with sorrow of this critical situation.
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Lyerly
J. Monroe Lacs
Lee
Sermon on Liquor Question Draws Large Presbyterian Crowd
Dr Wardlaw preached on the liquor issue last Sunday using Numbers 32 23 and urged vigilance against sin The sermon focused on prohibition without personal attack and drew many Presbyterians amid notable weather and a large congregation Also noted was Louisiana lottery talk and political chatter about Roosevelt trusts and reciprocity from Senator Morgan.
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Wardlaw
Israel
Parkhurst Says Starving People May Steal Bread
Sermon by Dr. Parkhurst argues it is not a crime to steal when starving and lacking means to buy bread. He imagines taking bread from a baker as an act of taking what God would provide as daily bread.
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Trotherhooda
THE
Bradfield Regulator
Atlanta
Parkhurst
New York
Norfolk
Nave
United Steels
Richmond Times
United States
Better Train Service Schedule Now Running Smoothly
The first trial of the Atlantic Coast Line new train service occurred Sunday morning in Thom asville with the Albany train drawing a large crowd at the depot. Citizens praised T J Bottoms for pushing the line which connects Albany and other towns, enabling north side shoppers to visit Thom asville and spend evenings homeward. The service improves trade for Thom asville and neighboring towns including Monticello Metcalfe Whigham Cairo and Pine Park.
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Thomasville
Albany
New York
Atlanta
T. J. Bottoms
Thomanville
Monticello
Metcalfe
Whigham
Cairo
Pine Park
Tradia
Marriage vows brightened Calhoun street wedding
Miss Mamie Thompson of the 17th district and Mr A R Stribling of Bainbridge Georgia were married at nine thirty this morning at Dr Walker's residence on Calhoun street. They left at eleven for Bainbridge where they will reside. Miss Thompson is the daughter of Almon Thompson a prosperous farmer. The groom is among Bainbridge's best young men.
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Bella
Dr. Walker
Calhoun Street
Mies Mamie Thompson
17Th
A. R. Stribling
Bainbridge
Georgia
Miss Thompson
Almon Thompson
Charming visitors grace Thomasville with social week
Thomasville enjoyed a week of entertaining visitors headed by a group of charming guests. Notable attendees included Miss May Mann ing of Mannington Florida with Miss May Hopkins, Miss Ruby Price of Tampa with Miss Gussie Carroll, Miss Claire Weil of Monticello with Miss Blanche Steyerman, and others from Georgia towns.
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Thomasville
May Manning
Mannington
Fla
May Hopkins
Ruby Price
Tampa
Gussie Carroll
Claire Weil
Monticello
Blanche Steyerman
Ollie Taylor
Boston
M. P. Grantham
Minister Logan Renews Pastoral Ties After Recovery
It reports the recovery of Rev J. H. Logan formerly pastor of a Baptist church now at the University of Chicago. A rumor of arm amputation from blood poisoning was false.
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J. H. Logan
Baptist Church
University of Chicago
Prominent Farmers Visit Town Each Saturday
Thomas county enjoys a sturdy county pride and a notable reputation statewide. This report notes farmers M rs F J Pugh Yance Cochran and Gorge Davis among those observed in town yesterday, highlighting a recurring Saturday visit by local agricultural community members.
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Thomas
F. J. Pugh
Yance Cochran
Gorge Davis
Postmaster Disinuke Announces New Letter Carrier Schedule
Beginning today November 11 the post office changes trips with departures at 6 20 am 9 35 am 11 25 am and 3 25 pm and returns at 8 40 am 11 05 am 1 15 pm and 4 25 pm The office will stay open 6 to 6 30 pm for mail on demand The aim is immediate delivery from incoming trains The Georgia city boosts progress and readers are urged to compare with larger towns Arthur P Gorman is noted as a presidential possibility The piece closes with a Jacob Joubert quotation about choosing a wife like a friend
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Disinuke
Georgia
Thomasville
Times-Enterprise
Prohibition Election Prayer from Avvie M. Heath
A religious appeal urges voters to oppose whiskey sales in the upcoming election. Avvie M. Heath argues prohibition safeguards education, families, and moral order, urging citizens to vote with conscience and eternity in view to prevent the “god of intemperance” from devouring the town's youth.
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Avvie M. Heath
Teachers fail to respond to local paper truce
A county superintendent of schools in a neighboring county asked every teacher at the county institute to hold up their hands if they took their local paper. about one hundred answered, six. The superintendent criticized educators for not supporting local papers, noting they rely on free coverage to advance and pay no postage. Frost has not appeared in this section.
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Tampe Herald
Visit by U S Agricultural Officials Promises Cane Event in Georgia
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson and H W Wiles will visit the sugar experiment stations in Georgia after a general assembly invitation. They will speak in Atlanta, tour Savannah with a cane grinding entertainment, and then be hosted in Thomasville. The article lauds Georgia sugar industry growth and Valdosta’s state fair success stirring investment and immigration prospects.
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James Wilson
H. W. Wiles
Bureau of Chemistry
Department
Georgia
General Assembly
Wilson
Dr. Wiley
Atlanta
Savannah
Captain Purse
Board of Trade
Ware
Spencer
Department of Agriculture
Man
Washington
Thomasville
Court House
Sam
South Georgia
Cairo
Thomasville school catalogue praises Prof Wardlaw
Sandersville Herald quotes the city schools of Thomasville Ga praising superintendent Prof J C Wardlaw for advanced facilities and curriculum. The Times Enterprise also published the catalogue, confirming Wardlaw as a capable and enthusiastic educator.
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Thomasville
J. C. Wardlaw
Wardlaw
Sandersville Herald
Times-Enterprise
Reflections of a Bachelor and Satirical Notes
A humorous New York Press piece on bachelor life and social mores. The author muses on spending life learning and unlearning, signals of romance, and a man’s self restraint after vowing frugality by inviting a companion for a drink.
Prediction: Legislators to Continue Convict Labor System
The text predicts that the current method of employing state convicts will be carried forward by the legislature. This suggests ongoing use of convict labor policy and related oversight in state governance.
Salt pork advised for consumption in old remedy
A column touts salt pork as a traditional remedy for consumption and contrasts it with Scott's Emulsion as a modern fat source. It claims fat aids the consumptive, notes pork may be too harsh for delicate stomachs, and promotes cod liver oil and phosphates in Emulsion for lung health.
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Scott
Farmers in the Legislature
An analysis of 173 members shows 44 exclusive farmers and 52 lawyers, with 73 more or less tied to agriculture through various combined occupations such as farmer and merchant, farmer and lawyer, journalist, preacher, teacher, and other trades. The list includes bankers, doctors, photographers, real estate, and merchants among others.
Tribute to an old servant Hester Buffinton honored
Hon F G duBignon orders a granite memorial for Hester Ann Buffinton who died on the homestead two years ago in her 92nd year. He notes she nursed his mother and him and his oldest child and calls her faithful. The stone will be sent to Milledgeville soon.
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F. G. duBignon
duBignon
Hester Ann Buffinton
Milledgeville
Savannah
Griggs Shrinks House Majority in Reducing Victory Margin
Jim Griggs delivered a strong challenge that cut the Republican majority in the House from 41 to 28, signaling a notable political shift and electoral impact.
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Jim Griggs
House
FragmentaryQuotation on Napoleon and City Resistance
An unclear OCR fragment references Napoleon, a coming crisis, and a clash with the city. The text is garbled, making precise entities or events uncertain.
Editorial Roundup on 1904 Politics and Tariffs
A collection of late 19th century editorial quips covers Democratic gains in New York and states like Georgia Texas and Rhode Island. It notes Teddy Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, speaks of tariff grievances, predicts Cannon as speaker, and mentions election bets on Wall Street and the upcoming Methodist conference in Atlanta.
Fusion Failures in Nebraska and Kansas Draw Rebuke
The remark condemns Democratic ties with populists in Nebraska and Kansas, arguing such collaboration is fatal and urging the party to rethink alliances. The commentary reflects frustration with cross‑state political strategy and warns of adverse consequences.
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Nebraska
Kansas
Explanations Given For Lack Of Democratic Votes
Explanations indicate the trouble stemmed from insufficient democratic votes polled. Officials suggest moving on from the issue.
Legislature weighs bill on concealed pistols and land cession
A bill seeks to ban carrying four pistols under seven pounds and 18 inches long. The senate approved the session’s first bill after a 14 day session. The measure includes ceding Walker county lands to U S jurisdiction. A New Jersey solver of a servant girl problem notes men learn cooking after love and marriage. Andrew Carnegie quips about eggs in one basket versus spread bets.
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Senate
United States
Walker County
New Jersey
Georgia House Debates Four Year County Officer Terms
General bills include a proposal to amend the constitution setting county officer terms at four years. Democrats charge fraud in New York interior voting. fraud likely occurred but won’t change the outcome. Odell remains governor.
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Georgia
New York
Aleil Golléd
Odell
Tam many set to sweep decks in New York mayoral race
The late election in Greater New York hints that at next year’s municipal vote a successor to Mayor Low will be chosen. Tam may enter strongly to dominate the field and influence the outcome.
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Greater New York
Low
Senator O Morgan on party control of Congress
The speaker argues that Republican control of Congress would burden Republicans with passing legislation. If Democrats had won control, Republicans would still steer the Senate and executive branch, limiting enacted laws. The onus for legislation would stay on the controlling party.
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Morgan
Congress
O ‘Morgan
Senate
Executive Department
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