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Only $1.00 For 1 Years Subscription To the Semi -Weekly. ot jt j» j* j» J» J» J» J» M J> tines SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION Why Wait? Send in Your Subscription N °W. J§§ ji .4 ji jt jt.« ji jd RETIRING ALDERMEN MAKE REI'ORTS FOR THEIR VARIOUS DE PARTMENTS AND SHOW SPLENDID MANAGEMENT OF THE CITV’S AFFAIRS—THREE LIGHT NOTES PAID IN ONE YEAR WATER AND LIGHT PLANTS CLEAR SIX THOUSAND DOL LARS, EXCLUSIVE OF PURLIC SERVICE. H COMMITTEES APPOINTED MO POLICE ELECTED The coun:il of 1912 was adjourn- :o die by Mayor MacIntyre at eight ten last night. The full mem bership was present when the meet ing was called to order and after the reading of the minutes, the reports of standing committees for the year were read. The first In order was that of Alderman Jerger, Chairman or Fi nance In which was embodied the report of the Treasurer. That re port shows total receipts of $97,- 525.12, and expenditures $9S,- 399.10. The report shows in addi-. tion to this, that the council, In 1912 paid out twelve thousand dol lars oa light plant notes where us ually only four is paid, leaving a balance of regular receipts over ex penditures of about seven thousand dollars and shows beyond doubt an economical and efficient management of the affairs of that .department. Water anil Light Increase. The report of the Water and Light deportment was thon submit ted by Alderman Smith, chairman, embodying the annual report of the Supt. Mr. D. R. Pringle. This re port shows a total sales of $34,- 590.65 and expenditures $27,723.72, a net gain in actual cash of $6,- 866.83. This does not Include the public service of the city which will run the total over ten thousand dol lars receipts over disbursements. The Supt. of this plant is the best In Georgia without any exception and the fact that the city has been without lights for only one minute during the entire year and the splendid results from a financial standpoint are indicative of hie abi lity and conscientious performance of this ardous task. The committee nor the people cannot too highly commend Mr. Pringle for his work. Sexton's Report. The Sextons report was rea l and It showed that there were thirty- four resident whites burled here, and seventy one resident colored, during the year: The percentuve of death Is one and a half per cent, or one for every hundred, positive proof of the health of the tommu- htly. Marxist's Report. Marshal jrititons report was read aad showed a total collection from police court fines of $2,413. Num ber of caees made in that court 748. Thirty three hundred dollars was collected for tax (1 fas during the year. Street and Public Property. Alderman Parker read the'report of the street committee which show ed consieter* and persistent efforts to make the streets as good as they would have been had thero not been ten months of almost continued and unprecedented rains. The Public Property committee showed an expenditure of about four hundred dollars, Including the erec tion of a shed for the city machines, etc. This committee headed by Al derman McDougald spent money on ly that was absolutely necessary and report buildings in good shape Fire Department. The fire department report was presented by chairman Elder, bear ing the annual report of the Fire Chief Dawkins. There wore thirty- live calls and total property at stake $82,548., with a loss of only $2,108. not Including the telephone exchange which was not listed In either figures. These reports are published in detail and should be real by those who are Interested in the city 'govern ment and its progress. Election Declared. The election returns were then opened and the gentlemen elected at the election held last week were .declared eligible to receive the oath of office. The paving amendment to the city charter was also formally declared not passed. Mr. Cooper made the last motion ot the council in asking that these gentlemen be declared elected. , Mayor MacIntyre in a few words thanked the council for their har monious work and the co-operation which they accorded him. He thank ed at the same time the people for ?.£elr confidence manifested by their votes and stated that ho had tried to do his best and that while there had bcon honest differences there was no hard feeling resulting. He had made mistakes, but as few as he possibly could, he said. He then declared the council adjourned sine die and formally swore .Mayor elect Roscoe Luke Into office. Mr. Luke Takes Office. The aldermen had retired when Mayor Luke was sworn and the out going mayor wished him God speed In his efforts to make Thomasvllle move forward, and hoped for good luck and success In every instance. Mayor Luke made a few remarks thanking the outgoing mayor for his good wishes and stated that he was going to do the best he knew FOR THURSDAY IRITER-IRRIE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS WERE ELECTED, TO GET THE CLUB INTO WORKING ORDER—MANY APPLICATIONS FOR MANAGER. OF THE GEORGIA FEDERATION OF WOMAN'S CLUBS, IN AT- LANTA YESTERDAY — HIGH COMPLIMENT PAID THE TllOM- ASVII.LE WOMAN. }. (By Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 30.—Represcn- At a meeting held last night at the City Hall, a representative number of the proposed etock-hc/lders In the baseball club started au organi zation. The name of the corpora tion, by vote, was to be called the Thomasvllle Baseball Association, and officers were selected to get things started, make by-laws, and, In fact, to do everything that there Is to do In order to put a c'ub In the field. These officers are: J. B. Jemison, President. O. Groover, Secretary. A Board of Directors, consisting cf three members p.nd the Presi dent and Secretary, will perfect the organization and report when they have made all arrangements, to a meeting of the stockholders. These directors are C'. H. Evans, E. R. Jerger and W. E. Beverly. Some twenty-five of the stock- holdere were present at the meeting and reports were submitted to them of two thousand dollars in stock subscriptions and many letters and offers from various men to manage the team. Seed Potatoes Our Seed Potatoes Have Ar rived, and" are;the r ; best.|g§ We have the follow-figg ing ready for your planting. Bliss Early Rose Beauty of Hebron Pride of the South Peerless Irish Cobbler / Now Is The Time For Planting Your Seed Potatoes Our Seeds Guaranteed Fresh Peacock-Mash Drug Co. how to carry out the things which he deemed for the best Interest of Thomasvllle and Its people. He then formally swore Into of fice the aldermen elect, Messrs A. McDougald, L. H. Jerger, P. D. Phillips, B. F. Herring, V/. B. Ham- bleton, M. R. Elder, A, Bennett and W .E. Bevelry and appointed his committees for the year aa follows: Finance—L. H. Jerger, Chairman; Ardla McDougald, P. D. Philips. Fire—Ardis McDougald, Ch.n; A. Bennett; B. F. Herring. , Public Property—W.| B. Uamblo- ton, Chm.; W. E. Beverly; F. D. 'Pitimps. . —..... Health — P. D. Phillips, Chm; A. Bennett, L. H. Jerger. Streeta—M. R. Elder, Chairman; Ardis McDougald, L. H Jerger. Water and Lights—W. E. Bev erly, Chairman; W. B. Hambleton, P. D. Phillips. Printing—*A. ilcnnelt, Chairman; M. R. Elder, B. F. Herring. Cemetery—B. F. Herring, Chair man; Ardis McDougald, A. Bennett. Ordinance — Ardla McDougald, Chairman; W. B. Hambleton, p. D. Phillips. Parks—A. Bennett, Chairman; M. R. Elder, W. B. Hambleton. Other Officers Sworn ill. Messrs A. B. Milton, A. A. Riley, and J. W. H. Mitchell were sworn In and their bonds approved, al dermen Bennett, starting the new council with the first motion that they be formally accepted. Alderman Jerger then moved that Alderman McDougald be made may or Protem, and there being no other nominations he wns unanimously selected to that honorable pcstlon. Executive Session to Elect Officers. Mr. Luke state 1 that the -next or der of business was the elect'on of officers and It was moved and secon ded that the body go into executive session. Mayor Luke spoke out quite plainly and said tha* he would so decree If the body voted tha' way but that he for one hoped that th»ro never would again be t necessity for such sessions while he was may- He wanted to do nothin j dur- Tho following from thei Atlanta Constitution of this date, [will be read with Intense Interest ]by the Irlends of Mrs. Fitzpatrick (h Thom asvllle and Thomas County: "To fill the unexplred teAn of the late Mrs. H. C. White,. ifra. 7. I. Fitzpatrick, of Thomasvllle,; Ga., was yesterday elected president of the Georgia Federation of Clubs, and Mrs. Lott Warren was named vice- president at largo to fill the place left vacant by Mrs. Fitzpatrick. "At a called meeting of the execu tive board In the rooms of the At lanta Woman’s club, thirty-five of Georgia’s most prominent women were present, the meeting being called earlier than usual to act upon '.he unfinished plans of Mrs. White's admlaistratfoa so brilllaatljr eon- menceff. • - "Business of Importance along many lines was transacted and a for mal resolution passed by the board, relative to the death of Mrs. WLite. "Asked for information pertaining io the board meeting, Mrs. Harvle Jordan, state editor, explained that the executive board meeting repre sented the family meeting ot the fed erated movement and that there was no newe to give otrt. She further stated that nil matters of an official nature would made public at the proper time and througt^ the proper source. "Mrs. Hugh Wlllet, one of the ex-presidents of the Federation and one of the most active spirits In the organization, was enthusiastic In her praise of Mrs. Fitzpatrick. " ‘Mrs. Fitzpatrick Is one of the ablest women In the state,’ she said, ‘and has proven her worth as an or ganizer and leader in the help she has proven to be to our beloved de parted president. J-** * t " 'As vice-president at l.irje and as chairman of the district vice- presidents, Bhe has done great work and the club women of Georgia have reason to congratulate themselves on Mrs. Fitzpatrick's acceptanro of the office which brings with It so much responsibility. “ 'AVe are equally fortunate,’ con tinued Mrs. Wlllet, ‘In having ar our new vice president Mrs. Lott War ren. who has faithfully and efficient ly served the club women In many directions. She Is a brilliant and scholarly woman.' ’’ of New Vork, Ja.i. 30.—Hie 'Jetton Lat ; ve g \ Kodicnhery, of Georgia, Market opened steady at unchanged o a decline of eight points, and sold to 6 and 11 points net lower In the early trading under liquidation, and scattering pressure from local, south ern and foreign sources. The late cables from Liverpool were steadier, however, on rurnore of a bettor turn in the Balkan sit uation, aDd there was enough haying on the decline here to steady the market during the middle of the morning, prices showing rallies of three to four points from tho low est, with business only moderately active. January notices, estimated at 10,- 000 hales, were issued today, and while the circulation Beemed to find no weakness In the long Interest, the leading spot brokers had enough January for sole to supply tto de mand from scattering shorts. Later prices turned easier on bear ish spot advices and the market at noon was 10 to 16 points net lower. Cotton closed barely steady. Naval Stores Market. (By Associated Press.) Savannah, Jan. 39.—-Turpentine was firm at 41 1-2. Rosin firm, type F, 620; G„ 617 1-2 and 62ft. WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE INSTITUTE. Mrs. Albert Russell, of iialnbrilge, Chairman of tho State Institute work hns arranged with the Salllo Bou- chelle Union of this city to hold an Institute on February 12 and 13th. She has planned a splendid pro gram on the various departments of the temperance work, and will bring some of the best and strongest In tellectual woman of our state to present the work of this, the great est organization outside of our churches. Mrq. T. E. Patterson, State Presi dent, Mrs. Lem Gllreath, State Evangelist and others of unusual note and ability will be on the pro gram. The local union asks for the cor- In the House today, again attacked the Inter-marriages of whites and negroes. He referred to a ceremony in Chicago, performed by a minis ter. IN THE Oil TO ATTEND THE LECTURES BT| THE STATE AND COT STATES EXPERTS AT COURT HOUSE. METCALFE TO HAVE RIO LUMBER COMPANY. Upiiiago Luniltcr Company Placing Rig Mill There, Which Will Prove of Much Value to the Town. The meeting which hia been held at the Court House Wednesday and Thursday of this week has been At tended by a number of farmers from the several sections of the county. On both days the Sessions were ts- teresting and Instructive. ■ The men who have been In chargsj of tho Agricultural Department ot the State University, were here aad working In co-ooeratlon with the government department. J This work Is In charge of Mr. John A. Chastain, In Thomas County, and the Instruction which was obi by those who attended will be helpful In the months to come, when btalned bo very Metcalfe, Jan. 30.—(Special.) — The Upmago Lumber Co., formerly ol Knilord, <N. C., has decided to place a large lumber plant here, I it ran applied on the demoostrv havlng recently purchased a very | Mon farms - , u Amons the experts who were here large tract of timber west of this place from the Georgia Land and Timber Company. Th's tract of tim ber Is estimated to produce forty million feet of 1 -••••**.* ch will be cut by the mills located in this place and vicinity. It is the inten tion of the company to build a tram road from this place out through the main body of the timber, and to place the main manufacturing plant here, while smaller mills are to be placed along the tram road, which will be some fifteen miles In length. The mill which In to be placed in Metcalfe will be operated by Monroe & Co., this company be ing connected with the Upmago Lum ber Company. A part of the machinery for the mill has already arrived and is be ing put down, and the work o.i the road has begun, under the supervis ion of Mr. E. C. Whitaker, of Cheraw, 3. C., who Is being assisted by Messrs. H. T. Colten and Herman Whitaker. » t» i u The laying of the track will beiln at ou**e, and trains for the purpose of hauling ties and rail will be operated at an early date. Labor ers are very scarce and the com pany will need something like one hundred new hands to push the dial sympathy and co-operation of work on the roa(1 inIO cnmpIf ,„ on every citizen of this city who stands! Th „ company „ pect9 |o manurac . against the legalized liquor traffic t „ re a „ klnJ „ of b.HIdtng material. both rough and dressed, and will of our nation; against the Inter-state shipment cf whiskey into dry states; against the awful cigarette habit, that is getting a strong hold on our boys. This Union also extends a cordial Invitation to friends in the county and near-by towns. Come with us and he will do thee good. MRS. JA3. F. EVAN3, President of Union and delivered lectures on farm ure and preparation of soil* Prof J. E. Turlington, Adjunct Pro fessor of Agronomy, In the Uni- ■ versify: Prof. J. William Hart, Pro fessor of Dairying and Prof. O. W. FIror, Professor of Dairying. A Parent-Teachers Association, Pursuant to the called meeting of the Mothers of the city, a Parent- Teachers Association was organized on Tuesday afternoon, at the Y. If. C. A. building. The fol’owing officers were elect- 1 td: Mrs. John. Dugon, President; j Mrs. J. E. Robison, Vice-President; I Mrs. T. L. Ross, Secretary; Mrs. 1 L. F. Driver, Treasurer. A number of members were on- 1 rolled. The object of this • organization to to bring the parent and teacher into a r'.joer relation, In order that the child-life In the home and school may be of mutual Interest, co-opera* tion and development. * V This organization will hold Its first meeting with the oarents and teachers of all the schoo 1 # of th# city, Friday afternoon at 3:30, la the Fast Side School building. The parents are urged to be pres ent and co-operate In the broad work *not be open for the inspection everybody at any time. Officers Elected. The council then elected m execu-- tlve session the following officers: City Attorney—T. N. Hopkins. \ City Physician R. A. Daniels. . Two private cars bearing promt- City Street Superintendent-J. J. | nent officials or the Atlantic toast Stephens. I Line Railway, were in Thomasvllle Ciwifct Liue Official* Here. Doss. Naz- Assistant Marshal—S. Sanitary Inspector—B worth. Day Police—P. R. Braswell. Night Sargeant—R. B. Singletary. Night Police—T. E. Ci.stlebury, J. A. Hughes and H. T. Poole. Night Sargeant Woodward, con sidered by many one of the policemen the city has ever was not re-elected, lie being only one of the former force was not selected. best had, the that . J. W. Lane, of Whigham, Ing the term of office which might at the Stuart today. this morning for several hours. 1 two cars were brought to the city on the night train from Jacksonvi’le. and remained here until the train for Montgomery pulled out this morning. Among the officials w Mr. \\. N. Royal, General Manager of the Company, Mr. J. N. Brand General Supt., and other members of their force. Mr. R .A. McCranie ac companied the party as far Thoma8ville. Mr. W. Z. Brantley, of Boston, spent a short* time in the city yes terday. Fertilizers Fertilizers MANUFACTURED —by— Thomasville Fertilizer Company THESE FERTILIZERS ARE MADE WITH THE GREATEST CARE AND EVERY INGREDIENT IS THOROUGHLY TESTED AND MUST COME FULLY UP TO THE HE- QlYRED STANDARD BEFORE BEING USED. OUR FERTILIZERS ARE COMPOUNDED OF PLANT FOODS THAT WILL MAKE , CROPS GROW. ALL KINDS AND BEST BRANDS —For Sale— Cash or Credit THOMAS UNION WAREHOUSE COMPANY Office Thomas Union Warehouse, Thoma.ville, G.». K. K. MOORE, Mgr. that similar organizations have ae- put out eevera] thousand feet per compliehed and are accomplishing* day, when the mill begins operation j it tends to better work in the school on full time. j—better morals and a higher cltl- The main offices of tho Upmago j zenshlp. Lumber Company will he located In | Thomasvllle, with a branch offl<e in.' 1 J Metcalfe, while the offices of Mon-! leal to a town of Metcalfe's else, roe & Co., will be located in this Taking it all In all, it will mean place. much to the town and the progress Work Is being pushed in every: and prosperity of its people will be department of the enterprise, and 1 Increased to a very great extent. io regular manufacture of lumber The town will build up and as one ill begin In about ninety days. In enterprise follows another, who the meantime, something l'ke onf hundred and fifty families will he added to the population of Mete life, as ‘he employes of the company move in, and this mein« a ’real but that Metcalfe wi’l yet get fo be a bigger pebble on the beach than ever yet dreamed of, by lte hopeful and enterprising inhabi tants. THE New Middies “Patriot Brand” Kli 111 DOICTH with White and Striped Collars $1.00 and $1.25 P. S. New line of French and Persian Trimmings LATEST PRODUCTIONS. The Shop of Quality, on the Comer Louis Steyerman. —