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VOL 1 -NO ± TLIOMASV1LLE, GE0HG1A, WEDKE8DAV MORNING, MAY 15, 1880. So GO PER ANN PM Hpeeial OFFEEDiGS News Notes About Town [.'OK This Week, About People You Know, or May Not Know. PUT IN PITHY PACKAGES. to 5,000 yards Checked Nainsook at 5c. worth toe. 5 000 yards Checked Nainsook at 8c, worth 12 1-2. 5 ooo yards Checked Nainsook at io, worth 15c. 5.000 yaids Figured White Lawn at . ; 2 1 zc, worth 20. This is ft special drive and is well worth your atten tion. 5,000 yards white India Linen at 5c, worth 10c. 5,000 yards white India Linen at 8c worth 12:2 5000 yards white India J(•ten at 10c ,s< . BpMM Wejiave the best, and largest assort ment of white lawns ever offered in this market. Would call your special atten tion to our gOe Number, which in width, fin ish and sheerness of woof, surpasses any thing ever shown at this price. 25 dozen bleached darnask towels, knotted fringe, at 15c, well worth 25c. 25 dozen Huckabock Towels at toe, worth 25c. l’or 25c we can give you the very best towel, j 1 4 yards long, all linen and last colored borders, ever shown in Thomasvillc. Our new and elegant selection of Cliallies are still all the rage, and are selling at a very satisfactory rate. In summer silks we have still some very choice patterns left, which we are offering at greatly reduced rates. Our remnant counter lor this week contains some very desirable bar gains, and mothers would do well to take advantage of this. All lines complete. Stock acknowledged to be the largest. Prices lower than ever. Do not fail to come and inspect. We are anxious to show you our goods whether you buy or not. Ward. Morehouse went down Whiglmm ou business yesterday. Mr. C'. T. Dilwnrth, of Rochester, N. Y., is in the city. Mr. C. O. Smith, of Louisville.Ky, is among the strangers in the city. W. R. Melton, of Dawson,Ga., was at the Stuart yesterday. Willie Morehouse lias returned from Bainbridge. Misses Long nnd Kuhn, of Indian apolis, spent yesterday at the Stuart. Now that the convention is over, the drumriTcrs are ou the move again. The Stuart scored twenty arrivals yesterday. The debris of the old Gulf will soon all be clef red away. A few visitors still linger with us. May the spring suns touch them ligb ]y. Briek-laviug ou Dekle <& Cook’s new store is being rapidly pushed. The walls ary nearly up to the second story. • Mr. Little Mardrc left yesterday morning for a trip to Americus. II« will probably bo absent some time, Neat us a pin, we hope this is what you will say about the ' Tut 12a- Enterprtdk this tuorniug. The Albany train brought in a large lot of passengers yesterday after- boon. Mr. M. Neal, who travels for the Miller. Snuff Co . , was iu the city y«K. terday. Mr. .lames Watt and family are speuding the week with friends in Bainbridge. They will return Satur' day. The l’. I\ P. sign painter is duiug some fancy work on the roar of Reid A - Culpepper’s store, and at other nlaccs about town. It is understood that Dr. Monroe will be admitted to bail. The bond has already been filled, but lacks tho presence of the principal. Valdosta will havn a big military fair next week. Thomusville will probably send down lfcr share of vis itors to take part in the amusement. Keep an eye on your own premises, and keep them clean. After you have done this, see that your neighbor does not disregard the sanitary laws of the city. The fish have come to be as David Crockett's coon ; they have been so harassed and tantalized by angler’s that they submit and are caught, out of sheer desperation. Col. Brooks nnd two United States soldiers passed through tho oity yes terday, eu route from Portland, Me., to Fort Barrancas, Fin., where they will be stationed. Dr. F. C. Folks and Hon. J. L, Sweat, of Waycross, are in the city. They r»ro stopping - at the Randall bouse, where Mrs, Sweat has been a guest tor some time. Mr. Walter W. Williams left yes terday morning for a business trip through tho tier of counties along the Flint rivor. He will be absent about ten days. -Mr. ALx White was strong enough to be out of bed at dinner yesterday. All of bis symptoms are now favorable, and his recovery will be rapid. Mr, F. Winship, who was superin tendent of the Thomasvillc Gas Works until a few months ago, died aj his old home, Pulaski, Tenn., last week, of pneumonia. Messrs. Gribben & Leviek, who have the contract for the new Episco pal church, have begun work and it will be pushed to completion with all possible despatch. Do not be deceived—you will find the best bargains among the mer chants that advertise in the TntK*- The Utinrd. - Hireling, Cnpt. Hanscll called the meeting to order Monday nighfat half past eight, in the library building. About thirty members were present, The principal business was the election of non-com missioned officers, the result of which was published yesterday morning. The committee on uniforms was asked to report. They announced that grey uniforms'with black trimmings lmd been selected. The officers’ uniforms will be the snme as those of the pri vates, with the exception of gold trimmings, instead of black. As sev eral merchants Waited tti make lads, os sootl os the style of, uniforms was decided upon, further time was asked for and obtained. In behalf of the old Thohinsville Guards, of which lie was captain, Mr! T. N. Hopkins, in a few appropriate words, presented the new company with the flag, drum and gun racks be longing to the old company. They were accepted with enthusiasm, and es pecially the flag, which was presented to the old company- by the Ladies Memorial Associntiou.- Messrs. A. W, Ball, Reddeu .Smith, Jr , and George Jones were appointed a committee to prepare by-laws. . Messrs.' E. 'L. Brown, Tom Living ston and Redden Smith, Jr., were appointed to procure a hall. Mr. >S. T. Philpot was uuauimously elected nn active member of the com pany. After all the business before the company was acted upon, Captain Hauscll ordered the boys to foil in, and gave them their firit~ lesson In military tactics. Another meeting will he held uext Monday night at the Library. gy Justice of the Peace for this new dis trict, was in the city yesterday. Mr. Palmer came to the Timkd-Entkr- prihk office tor his legal blanks, nud he is now ready to licgiu the active duties of his office. It will be remem bered that Speuco's district has been newly created. Mr. B. H. Pope is Notary Public and cx-Offi'cio J. P. in the same district. They all Prosper. It is perhaps the most significant token of the thrift and conservatism with which Thomasville enterprises are conducted, that they are all pros perous. The stock of both of our banks is above par, and none on the market; the Building and Loan Association has a handsome surplus on hand, and the Real Estate and Improvement Com pany, the youngest of such institutions, comes forward with its first annual showing that places it at once in the front rank of the solid financial con cerns of Thomasville. 132 BHOAD.'ar.. OOB.'JAOKBON Enterprise. Remember this. How do You Like the Times-Enterprise? How do you like the Timcs-Enter prise? This is what the lawyers ffbuld call a leading question, hut we hope you will not waive It. You will understand wlmt a profound interest we feel in the matter, and this must stnnd ns an npology for asking the question. Death, Mr. Green Crawford died ueur Meigs Inst .Saturday nnd was buried the noxt day at Midway church. Mr. Crawtord was a yottug man of fine niond character, mid left a wide circle of friends to mourn his early demise, Opening Fleming Street, Since this thoroughfare, running from Jackson street to Fairview, was opened, it has proven a great conven ience to the poople of' that part of town. If the street were extended along the railroad right of way to intersect the Maelntvrc road, it would be a popular drive. Left Yesterday. Mr. S. R. Van Dnzcr nud family left yesterday at 12:50 for New York. Their charming home will be closed for the summer, but when the frosts and snows of another winter come, it will cnee more throw opeiOts hospit able doors. The Thomasville Real Estate and Improve ment Company. The first annual meeting of the stockholders of this company was held lost night at City Hall. The secretary and treasurer, Mr. John F. Parker, submitted a repori, embodying the business of the com pany for the past year, from which the following interesting figures arc taken: Number of shares outstanding nnd on which installments are paid, 3G1 divined among TOO holders. On these shares during the 10 months the company has been in exis tence, installments amounting 88,242 liavo been paid. There is due the company for loans made, Which loans mature n from 3 to 10 years, 81(1,090.40. Deducting amount paid in by share holders, 88,242, and expenses and investments, this will leave a profit of over 80,000, due in from 3-to 10 years. . This is certaiuly a wonderful show ing, and demonstrates the fact that the affairs of the Compaq have been well mapaged. Thomasville Not Next Door To , Hades. The duily weather bulletin from the cottton belt, published iu the Savannah News, makes Tliomnsville the hottest place in the country. For example, Monday’s bulletin gives the maximum temperature at 9-3, when, in truth, the thermometer of .Signal Officer Bondurant registered 89°, as the maximum. The reported temperature, as pi b- lished in the News, is furnished by the thermometer at the passenger sta tion,- which is about the hottest place at mid day in the south. Thomasville is not next door to hades, as is made SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU IT R. Thomas Jr’s - 126 Broad Street. C. S. Bondurant Vounfcoor Obsorvo Weather Bulletin for the 24 hours ending At 7 o'clock P. M. Mny 14, 1889. Temperature. 7 n. in 73 2 p. m 89 . 7 p. ui 80 Minimum for 24 hours ...89 Minimum " “ “ G5 Rainfall ) c j .1* it . . horn livmrr in Thnninavilln fnr it nttm. protests, in tile name ot tho people, against such misleading reports ns the one it has referred to. Billy Bibb and Ihc Hoc*. Iztst Monday a very amusing case came up before .Squire Billy Bibb, something concerning of a lice gum and a hive of liccs. Two men were contending (or the lossession of the bees mid the gum. loth wero in eourt. Billy Bibb denies the allegation, but the boys say the bees determined to settle the ease by attacking the court At any rate our worthy justice’s face was swelled to nu abnormal size the next morning. The City of Thomasville. The city council will make applica tion to the legislature, at the ensuing summer session, for nu nmendment to the charter under which Thonias- villo is governed, couforring the rank of a oity. The present, organic lnw lias been found insufficient to provide for the needs of the. place, hence flic application tor the amendment. The Continued Merrier*. The s:rvices at - the Methodist church cantinuo to grow in interest. Quite a goodly congregation attends the morning prayer meeting, held at 9 o’clock, and at the evening services, held at 8 o’clock, the congregation is large. Rev-. Mr. MiDonell, the pastor, has qo ministerial help this weok, but he I is devoting his wholo time to the cause of saving souls. ' Do not croak; do not complain; do not be a cvnir. A man ol a very com mon order of intellect can do all these things, but it requires some philosophy to take optimistic views of file. Be hopeful, at least. Dr. Zimmerman and mother, ct Knoxville, Tenn., who have been spending the winter at the Stuart house, left yesterday in a sleeper of the East Tennessee, Virginia and Ga. Railroad for home. Mrs. Annie Tuttle and daughter, Miss Ruby, who have beeu spending seven! months in the city, will leave this morning for their former home, Jacksonville, Fla. The l>ail<Un|of the new jail, the new Gulf House, the new Episcopal church and a host of residences, will keep the contractors Ad carpenters busy during the coming summer. The big express wagon, No. a, was taken off yesterday for repairs. The Arrington-Lane Trial. Col. Bennett, of counsel for the de fense, . begun his argument in this case Saturday afternoon. He had not concluded when court adjourned, and finished Monday morning. All of Monday was taken up by the speeches of Hon. Tom McIntyre, Jr., and others. Capt. Hammond Bpoke yesterday. It is quite likely tho case went to the jury late yesterday even ing, or will go early this morning. The ease has excited a profound interest in Quitman, and public senti ment is taking a turn that mny lead to unpleasnnt results, Whatever the ver dict of the jury may be. Capt. Hammond came home on the freight yesterday evening after mnk- ing the closing speech in the case. I.ATER. • The following telegram was receiv ed at 9 o'clock lost night: Quitman, May 14.—Txmes-Entkk- frisk: The argument in the Arring- ton-Lane case was concluded nt one o’clock to dav. and after the Judge’s charge of half an hour the case went to the jury. They nre still out, and the opinion is that a mistrial will be the result. C. I. G. I I Capt. Moore and his son, Mr. IV. R. Moore, were iu Quitman Thursday, shakiug hands with their numerous frieuds here. Capt. Moore lived here iu 1837, and hunted over the ground been living in Thomasvillc for a num ber of years and has accumulated snug fortune iu tho- brick-making business.—Quitman Herald. Gone to Augusta. Capt. C. P. Hauscll left yesterday at 12:59 for Augustu, where he goes to attend the annual meeting of the State Grand Lodge of the Royal Ar- cautiui. Tho showing made by the Thomas- villc Real Estate and* Improvement coifipauy, the figures will be found in another column, is the very strongest argument that could be used to prove two things—that Thoransville real estate is a safe investment?, and that ths affairs of the company hare been managed iu au unexceptionable man ner. A Timed—Enter frisk reporter saw a bevy of youths engaged in an earnest conversation yesterday afternoon. If these young gentlemen were to agitate the formation of a cadet corps, as an adjunct to the Thomasvillc Guards, they would not be very far wrong. Capt, Moore went down to Quitman yesterday to hear the speeches in the Arrington-Lane cose. He says that Capt. Hammond made the most eloquent speech, with one exception, •hat ho has ever listened to. Judge Hansell’s charge to the jury was especially fine. HOUSE, Attention Ladies.— Take advantage of the bargains to be found in our White Goods Department, and prepare for the long summer. Ladies anticipating a trip to the moun tains or sea shore will find a fine assortment of light weight worst eds in combinations or plain goods, at a bargain AT LEVY'S. We will place a large number of rem nants on sale, and de sire to call your at tention to them. stock of Flouncings and Ham burgs. Ex- tremely handsome and cheap. New Tor chon Edges and In- sertings AT LEVY'S. GO. TWIGO H NWORDN. Tho C ourt of Claim* Award* Tfccm to the Heir*. Washington, May 13.—The court of claims to-day rendered a decision in the case of A. C. Meyers against Rowena Guedella, involving the own ership of the celebrated Twiggs swords in favor of the heirs of Gen. Twiggs, as represented by A. C. Myers, exec utor. The court held that they had never been given to Mrs. Guedella, but merely deposited with her (or safe keeping. A Big Storm at Harrisonburg. Harridonukro, Va., May 13;— terrific storm passed over this county Sunday. News of the damage is just coming in. Lightning destroyed several barns and stables. Much stock was killed. Part of the count? was visited by a severe hail storm, which utterly destroyed the wheat crop. Fences and houses were Mown down, but no lives were lost < Inspect our Piques, in plaids, 1 and figures. Piquo Edge to msteh.* New line of Mitts, Gloves, Fishnet, Ribbons and Notions. Just received, a fresh stock of Straw Hats, latest and nobbiest styles, AT LEVY’S.- Flannel shirts, light weight coats and vests; in fact a full stock of gents’, boys’ youths’ clothing, at prices to please all. New shoes, new slip pers and new pumps. Ask to see our new patent leather low- quarter shoe and our dress shoes. The fin est and handsomest goods in the market. We offer induce ments in every de partment, and you J will find some rare * bargains. Levy’s DryMloia Mitchell House Corner