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Official Organ
Thomas County
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VOL. 2. No. 40.
THOMASVH££,
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 1014.
9U— rmunnm.
EITHER A, WOMAN OR A , MAH'
MAN COMMUTED THE DEED,
ACCORDING TO THE REPORT,
WHICH SEEMS TO COME FROM
THE POLICE.
Freeport, N. Y., July 2.—Two
theories In the Bailey murder mys
tery are being entertained by the
police today. One of the theories Is
that a lunatic, shooting through the
window at Dr. Carman, killed Mrs.
Bailey. The other Is that a woman
fired the shot.
Dr. Carman has served on a num
ber of lunacy commissions here, and
It Is believed possible that some one
who was committed to the asylum,
through him, sought revenge.
An arrest is promised In a short
time, and it is generally believed It
will be made on evidence connecting
a young woman with the case. The
police, however, have refused to dis
close any Information they have.
One of the puziling phases of the
case is why Mrs. Bailey saught Dr.
Carman, at Freeport, coming five
miles by trolley, when she might
have had a physician at her home,
In Hempstead, Long Island.
Mrs. Carman’s telephone device,
whereby she concealed herself in a
bed-room closet, and overheard the
conversation which took place In
the doctor’s ‘ office, by menas of a
secret wire, has Interested the po
lice. IMrs. Carman said that what
she overheard comforted her, and
she became convinced of her hus
band’s fidelity.
Doctor Says Life Threatened.
Dr. Edwin Carman today told the
county prosecutor that his life was
threatened, over the telephone, two
weeks before the murder of Mrs.
Louise Bailey. He refused to say.
however, whether It was a man or
a woman.
Mrs. Carman’s statement tnat she
did not see Mrs. Bailey either be
fore or after the shooting was de
nied today.
Joseph Golden, who was waiting
In the doctor’s outer office/ said
Mrs. Carman came into the room
Immediately after the .(hooting and
that she helped lift the body to
PLANTED THIS YEAR, ACCORD
ING TO STATEMENT ISSUED
TODAY FROM WABHIN
AT AGRICUI/CURAL DE]
MENT.
INGTON
E PART-
OVERWHELMING VOTE AGAINST
“NO FENCE" WAS REGISTER
ED IN EVERY PRECINCT OF
THE COUNTY WEDNESDAY.
The "Fence” advocates In Thomas
county won out yesterday by an
overwhelming majority as predict
ed. They carried every precinct in Washington, July 1.—The area
the county and In several the “No I planted In cotton this year Is estl-
Fence’’ folkB got but a mighty few 1
voteB. The total was: For Fence,
1,306; No Fence, 270.
The vote was consolidated before
Judge Jones this morning and as at
tested to from the various districts,
was as follows:
Thomasvllle.. .
Fence.
. . .310
No
Fence
88
Boston ....
. . .142
66
Pavo
.. .. 74
31
Meigs
.. ..143
37
Ochlocknee . .
. . .144
5
Murphy . . .
. . .174
10
Barwlck . , .
... 28
14
Ways
.. ..78
0
Merrillville . .
. . . . 6
2
Metcalfe ....
.. .. 46
14
Ellabelle ....
... 99
3
1,306
270
GOOD ROAD BUILDING IS
A PURELY LOCAL PROBLEM
Says Jonathan B. Frost In Current
Issue of Call of the South.
Atlanta, Ga., July 2.—Good roads
] are essentially a local problem and
should be maintained by local tax
es. When we raise .before the eyes
of our people the figure of a great
government coming in and doing for
them what they should do for them
selves, we are not hastening but per
chance are delaying the building of
highways, connecting rural life and
market centers,- says the current Is
sue of "The Call of the South," the
Atlanta monthly conducted by Jona
than B. Frost. The magazine con
tains a strong editorial in favor of
starting the good roads at the door
way of the farmer ,and after that
they will reach the towns. The
Importance of connecting highways
will then become manifest and will
become a state question, says Mr.
Frost.
The matter of good roads, ever a
vital one, Is receiving e-enewed In
terest since Governor Slaton’s
nearby couch, folding the woman’s Itlon in urging on the legislation the
mated at 36,960,000 acres, the De
partment of Agriculture announced
today. The crop condition on June
26th, was 79.6 of normal.
By states the estimated acreage
follows: Acres
Virginia 4,046,000
•North Carolina . . .1,589,300
South Carolina.. . .2,826,000
Georgia b,398,000
Florida ...1,094.000
Alabama..'. , . .3,912,000
Mississippi 3,148,00
Louisiana 1,389,006
Texas 12,062,003
Arkansas 2,527,000
Tennessee 866,000
Missouri 124,000
Oklahoma 2,854,000
California 35,000
Condition by States.
The condition by states follow:
Virginia, 86% of normal; North
Carolina, 82; 'South Carolina, 81;,
Georgia, 83; Florida, 86; Alabama,
88; Mississippi, 81; Louisiana, 81;
Texas. 74; Arkansas, 80; Tennes
see, 79; Missouri, 93; Oklahoma,
79; California, 103.
IMPORTANT MEEFINS GALLED
FOR FRIDAY EVENING
Those Behind Plans For a Greater
Thomas County, Through Work oi
k An Industrial Club, Wont Citizens
to Take Part m Sleeting M July
3rd—Minutes of Last Meeting.
SAD. DAY FOR
era;
THE AUSTRIAN
Y WHEN BODIES OF MUR-
DERED ROYALTY ARRIVE ON
BATTLESHIP AND PASS THRU
THE CITY, EN ROUTE TO VIEN-
NA.
hands over her breast.
CODNTRY MEAT
BROUGHT GOOD PRICE
Mr. T. H. Hester, of Grady coun
ty was a visitor to Thomasvllle to
day, and upon his return borne he
carried back with him a good pile
of Thomasvllle money. He gave
good exchange for it, however, as
he disposed of a wagon load of
home raised meat, which sold easily
at 14 and 15c per pound, netting
him 3135. Mr. Hester, says that
the only trouble was that he didn’t
have enough to supply the demand
and could have sold twice as much
had he brought It. He has no
trouble with hog cholera and ex
pects to have a large supply of the
same good, home raised meat for
another season.
creation ox a state highway commis
sion. It Is conceded on all sides
that some bureau which should as
sist the rural population by provid
ing expert advice and engineerings
Is becoming necessary.
DANIELS WANTS POWERS OF
PLUCKING BOARD LIMITED.
Washington, July 2.—Naval offi
cers today discussed with gratifica
tion Secretary Daniels' announce
ment that he would seek a repeal of
the law creating the “plucking
board,” which yesterday retired fif
teen officers among men who were
high In the service, Jind who also
had distinguished records behind
them. Their health was unsatisfac
tory, but this fact, It Is contended,
did not warrant medical condemna
tion.
The "plucking board” la empow
ered to act arbitrarily In such mat
ter*.
Meeting of Committee, June 26th,
1914, at 8:33 P. M., at City Hall,
for the purpose of deciding upon
the plans, etc., of the proposed In
dustrial Club for Thomas County.
Mr. W. A. Pringle iwas made Chair
man of the meeting and W. M. Par
ker Secretary.
Mr. B. W. Stone made a talk out
lining what Colquitt County Is do
ing through Its County Industrial
Club.
After full discussion of their good
work and their methods, and of the
results being obtained by other simi
lar organizations, the following
resolution was offered and purred'
We, the Committee appointed to
Investigate the ways and means of
organizing an Indv !
Thomas County, resolve:
That *u-h an organization be or
ganized and recommend that a sum
of not less than three thousand
($3,000.00) dollars be raised by
subscription, to maintain It, in
Thomas County for the first year, a
sufficient apiooPt of which will bs
used to employ a competeat Secre
tary; that a meeting to be called at
the City Hall In Thomasvllle, at 8
o'clock P. M., July tbe 3rd, for the
Trieste, Austria, July 2.—An Im
posing ceremony marked the landing
of the bodies of the assassinated
Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his
consort, the Duchess of Hohenberg,
here today. The military, naval, all
church and civil authorities, ship
ping trade and commerce bodies
participated In the solemn proceed
ings.
The general populace was out en
masse, and formed a background of
mourning. Men stood with their
heads uncovered as the coffins pass
ed through lines of soldiers, from
the wharf. They were taken off the
battle ViribuB Unltus, and ’’ ence to
the railroad station. Most of the
women who had assembled to wit
ness the spectacle, wore mourning.
Numbers of students lined the pltb.
11c squares.
After the bodies had been blessed
by Bishop Karlin, they were placed
In two hearses, each of -which was
drawn by six horses. Members of
the royal household, priests, naval
and military officers, civil officials
and two companies of soldiers
marched behind the hearses.
The bodies were blessed again at
the railway station, after which the
car was sealed. Members of the roy
al party In other cars, accompan
ied the bodies to Vienna, where they
are expected to arrive this evening
at ten o’clock.
Emperor William Could Not At
tend the Funeral.
Potsdam, Germany, July 2.—
Lumbago symptoms today caused
Kaiser William to abandon his pro
posed trip to Vienna, to attend the
funeral of the late Archduke Ferdi
nand.
GAN BROWN “COME BACK”
The Odds Favor Hoke Smith by a
Large Majority as the Politicians
and Dopsters Figure it Out.
IE fOWN
FOR THE UNITED STATES BEN.
ATE TO OPPOSE SENATOR
SMITH IN THE COMING STATE
PRIMARY, AUGUST 10th.
Atlanta, July 2.—Now that Little
Joe Brown has shied his hat in the
| ring, after playing veiled prophet
for many weeks, the politicians are
buzzing merrily. And after the de
feat given him by Hoke Smith in
their last race, the question natur-
aly arises; "Can Brown come
back?’’
Discussion In political circles, in
the streets and at the capltol, where
members from every county are air
ing their views, Is rife, and most
wise ones say Brown has a very
slight chance this year.
“Hoke Smith as Senator as far
stronger than Hoke Smith as gover
nor,” they say. “Senator Smith
has won a great many friends by
his work in the Senate. Many promi
nent men who were not with him
In former campaigns are heartily In
accord with him now. His work In
bringing the regional reserve bank
to Georgia has strengthened him
powerfully." ,
Another factor against Joe Brawn .
Atlanta, July 1.—Hon. Joseph M,
Brown formally announced lost night
that he will oppose Senator Hoke
3mlth for the United States Sonate.
Former Governor 'Brown’s
nouncement Is abort and to the
point. He waste no wordB.
merely states that In response to the
call of thousands of voters he ha*
decided to make the race, ‘that he
will announce his platform lator, and
In the meantime he urges his friends
to organize. He states that he will
open headquarters about Jnly 15.
For weeks there have been rum
ors and counter rumors regarding
what "Little Joe” would do, or
would not do. A dozen different
dates for his announcement have
been set but to all of these rumors
he has given non-committal answers
and his closest friends had no Idea
up to the very last moment what his
Intentions were.
This will make the third time that
Mr. Brown has opposed Hoke Smith.
He defeated him for Governor In
1908 and In turn was defeated by
Governor Smith in 1910.
Former Governor Brown, since his
first defeat of Hoke 3mith, has been
regarded as the leader of the so-
called anti-Hoke Smith faction
Georgia politics and he was earnest
ly urged by friends and political
allies all over the State to make the
race.
The Formal Announcement.
The formal announcement was
couched In the following words:
To the People of Georgia:
“In response to the call of thou
sands of white voters, I hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for tha
office of United States Senator, for
the term beginning March 4, 191:>.
I will be very grateful for the sup
port of all who have confidence In
my fitness forAlfe position and my
fidelity to the trust thus delegated.
I will announce my platform later,
and will open campaign headquar
ters by or Bhortly after July 15th.
in the meantime I earnestly request
my friends In every county to or
ganize Bnd be prepared to use all
proper endeavors to win, success at
the polls on the day of the primary.
“Your fellow citizen,
“JOSEPH M. BROWN.
"Marietta, Ga., June 33. 1914.”
INTERESTING CONTEST FOR
VALUABLE PREMIUMS IS
STARTED IN THIS COUNTY
AMONG THE GIRLS.
The Canning Clubs of Thomas
County are working hard for the
prizes which have been offered for
the best display of canned goods
next fall. There are two scholar
ships to the State. College at Ath
ens, and second prli-e, a trip to the
State Fair at Macon.
The prizes and those offering
them are as follows/
First Prize.
Scholarship to Short Course
Athens: Thee. Titus. $20
Luke, $10—Value $30.00.
Scholarship to Short Course
Athens: Bank of Thomasvllle, $10
Citizens Bank & Trust Co., $10
W. A. Pringle, $2; Louts S. Moore-
33; W. I. MacIntyre, $3; Hugh J.
MacIntyre, $2—Value, $30.00.
Second I’ri/e.
Trip to State Fair In Macon, by
J. A. iBowers, Meigs, Ga.—-$15.00.
Third Prize—Coat Suit, given by
The Fair Store; Value, $10.00.
Fourth Prize—$5.00, given by Dr
T. M. McIntosh. Value, $5.30.
Fifth Prize—Dress Pattern given
by Louis Steyerman.
Sixth Prize—Rayo Lamp, by T. A.
Futch: valued at $2.50.
Seventh Prize—Golden Bros., $2.
Eighth Prize—S. Sampson. $2.00.
•Ninth Prize—Alarm Clock by Jas.
Watt & Bro., valued nt $
JUDGE R. O. MITCHELL AND MRS
W. W. BRUCE INJURED WHEN
CAR WENT INTO THE DITCH
ACROSS MIDDLE OF THE
ROAD.
Mr. Emmett Mitchell, while driv
ing to Mr. Blacksoears place Sun
day had an accident which might
have resulted seriously. He drove
out the Clay street road and turned
toward Beachton Just before reach
ing the Walden bridge. There was
no sign of an obstruction and no
warning. When going along an ap-
i pqrently level stretch of road at the
In rate of about fifteen miles per hour
Roscoe | he saw In fifteen or twenty feet of
him a ditch four feet deep right
l„ | across the road. There was no sign
to warn him of the ditch and he Im
mediately put on all of his brakes,
the car rolUngto Into It.
Judge R. G. Mitchell, was thrown
against the top of the car, bruising
his head and Mrs. W. W. Bruce fell
forward, striking her face on one of
the corners of the iron support to
the extra seats. They turned and
quickly came to town, where medi
cal attention could be given the In
jured. No serious results will be
suffered by the two who were In
jured. None of the others In the
car were bruised.
The accident was an unusual one
In that It would have In nine cases
out of ten have proven verv serious
Indeed., probably killing all |n the
MOULTRIE HUS WHITE WAY
Tberr was no excuse for the
Tenth Prize—Brush nnd Comb ne-llgcnce of the road authorities
set. by R. Thomas, Jr. valued at' nt 0n,l1v munty. |„ leaving the road
J2.00. jin that condition, unless there was
Eleventh Prize—Book of your !a warn!ntr nosted. The ditch cannot
own selection, by S. R. Robison, val- hp * PPn ,hlrtv f p et from where 1^
ued at $1.50. runs across the road, and it was
To the Club members of the Pavo Probably left there when hands dug
High School, $10, by Mr. pldcock ! lr fnr ,h " '’t"'’’'""* nf ln r, ng a pipe
cf Moultrie. j across the road.
J. N. Carter offers $r..on to the I
girl in and around Meigs who has!
s: sr™r*” - u ki pipes just put id
To the heat Club member. In and i
around Meigs, the Atkinson-Wilkes I
Co., offers a gold-handled umbrel
la.
W. M. IS DRY
AT MGTYBES SPRINGS
FOR RENT SIGNS IN SIX HUN-
DRED BUILDINGS WHERE LIQ
UOR WAS FORMERLY SOLD,
ATTESTS THE EFFECTIVENESS
OF THE NEW LAW.
Mr. William Miller has Just com
pleted the installation of a new sys
tem of pipes at the famous AfcTjre
Springs. These pipes will give a
| splendid flow of water and it will
come straight from tie spring to
the well, without any contamina
tion or decrease of flow, j|ue to ab-
sorntlon.
These springs are delightful and
beautiful and the improvement will
make them a permanent place for
the lovers of beauty in this section
In addition to the flow of pure wa
ter.
Wheeling, W. Va„ July 1.—“For
Rent” signs, which appeared in
nearly six hundred buildings thru-
STEAMER AGROUND
Big Boat, in the Georgian Bay, Fill
ed With I'aMtengerH, (.eta on
Shoal* and Is in Danger.
Montreal, Canada. July 2.—The
Town Purchaaed Hundred Post*
From the Thomaaville Iron Works
For Immediate Installation—<3lve
Ten Thousand For Work.
Mr. C. L. Thompson of this city.
SATURDAY
JUNE 27th. 1914
WE WILL GIVE
2,500 GRAPRANOLA VOTES
With each box of
SAVON, VIOLET, ROSE
LILAC or CERISIER
TOILET SOAP.
Price 20c box
Peacock - Mash
Drug Co.
>r 1
Is the fact, which seems to he well
established, that J. R. Smith, his
, -- former campaign manager, is to ®n-! jj as closed a contract to furnish a
purpose of organizing and electing;ter the Senate race for the unex-hundred white way posts for the
officers and director*. | Pired term within *» tmr days. While ; clty of Mou itrie. This contract was |
We recommend that the purpose; it is true he will not bo running ’ Becured by the local firm, bidding!
out the State today, gave mute evl-1 Canadian Pacific Railway steamer
donee of the state’s “dryness.” j Assinbola, which was bouud from
The Yost act, which is said to be Sau,t Ste * Mar,e to Port McNlchola,
one of the most drastic prohibition l!™
laws ever enacted, became effective i in Georgian Bay. One hundred pas-
at midnight. Not a liquor sign Of
advertisement Is visible today in any
of the important cities and towns.
It |s estimated that the State’s
sengers are aboard the /teamer. The
steamer Manitcfbia was called to the
assistance of the stranded vessel.
Its plight is not considered danger
ous, although its forepeak is said to
revenue will bo cut nearly one mil- he leaking slightly. Eleven fath-
llon dollars, as a result of the eii-! oms ot water aro und£r the stern,
actmont of this law I Th ? r Pa " ,er "> "' at vicinity Is calm
anil foggy.
of the organization be to promote
the agricultural and Industrial wel
fare of Thomas County, and we be
lieve that such an organization will
he of material benefit to every citi
zen of the County, and we urge
every man Interested In the pros
perity of his home county, to meet
with us and lend his Influence and
help In getting organized and
started off In a way that will In
sure Thomas County, a place among
the leaders, to which, considering
Its resources, It Is Justly entitled.
”W. A. Pringle. Chairman, E. M.
Smith, Jr., B. H. Wright. W. M.
against Brown, it is known that l^ p v' a g a | n8 t large concerns in many
have had a serious falling out and places, and is a distinct compliment
Mr. Smith s support Is no longer: design which they have pre-
being given the ex-governor I p are( j an( j which Is the same tu the
Mr. Browns recent diatribes ' w'hlte way posts around the Court
against organized labor will un.| HouBe th) , clty
doubtedlv cost him many thousands . „ , „ .
of votes among working people, not . *“ " 1 8 ot »>"«£"*■
e„i,. „„i„„ v„, ihL ! has decided to Install a hundred
posts and has approprlaeq ten thou-
jsand dollars with which W do the
— ■- — — work. This Is but one of the many
Parker. W. P. Grantham. Hugh great things doae In Moultrie dur-
Ford, R. L. Stewart. Homer Wll- lug the nast year, and the people
lftms, H. W. Hopkins. W. A. Watt.' of that town deserve eongratula-
J. H. Flowers. Lee Neel, J. C. Bev- tlons for their enterprise and pub-
erly, C. L. Heald, Committee." | lie spirit.
onl>- union men. hut those whose
relatives ore In the unions.
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