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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1925
Page
4
New York reports last night kept the Stillmans’ divorce case shrouded in mystery. Mrs Anne Stillman reportedly filed for absolute divorce from banker James A Stillman amid conflicting rumors of reconciliation and lack of official notice in Westchester Putnam or Duchess counties.
Archbold Memorial Hospital Nurses Home hosted a Hallowe'en party with trustees and the Woman's Board in attendance. Miss Nell Pringle led a committee, guests enjoyed dancing and costumes, while Mattie Fraser Baker home from Valdosta for the weekend. Local visitors include L. L. Dent Atlanta C. M. Edge Atlanta and others on brief business trips.
Mrs L B MacKay of Waycross disappeared from her River Drive home after telling her children she would meet their father in town. Neighbors saw her approach a car with Ohio plates carrying two men and two women. She left belongings and money at home and has not been heard from since late Tuesday afternoon. Police in neighboring cities were asked to be on the lookout.
Dispatches from New York report Mrs Anne A Stillman began divorce proceedings against her husband James Stillman. Rumors in Grandes Pires say reconciliation efforts were attempted recently. Miss Oliver, the secretary, traveled to New York to meet Mr Stillman before his South Africa trip with their son Alexander.
In Texarkana Arkansas Henry Adams former police chief and Virgil Grigson clashed with Sheriff Barber and Deputy Smith in a Miller county store. Barber died from a heart shot after a struggle. Smith suffered multiple wounds including a abdominal hit. Adams survived with non critical injuries. Authorities held Henry Adams and his son in Bowie county custody.
Snow hit four Southern states with lingering cold through Thursday night. Virginia Tennessee Kentucky and Arkansas saw heavy drifts while temperatures stayed low. Virginia Union University game postponed. Tennessee Arkansas recorded its coldest readings of the season with readings near 30 to 32 degrees.
Local Weather Bureau reports cloudy conditions tonight withLikely rain later. Observations show 1 PM temp around 56 with a 90 percent humidity level. Previous highs reached 69, month high 97, and rainfall totals since month start 4.36 inches. Northeast wind at 6 mph.
The article details Col. Miller defending his handling of alien property as the grand jury probes the American Metals sale and related transfers. It notes DOJ records backing Miller’s actions, lists witnesses including Roxie Stinson and Mal Daugherty, and recalls Miller’s career from Wilmington to Fidac before serving as alien property custodian.
In Atlanta on October 31 Superintendent Willis A. Sutton urges city school children to enjoy Hallowe'en without disturbing streetcar workers river water spools or church bells. He supports doorbell ringing as a traditional activity while warning against nuisances and property damage. Local ad for new and used pianos notes planos starting at $100.
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