About The Thomasville times-enterprise. (Thomasville, Ga.) 1889-1904 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 7, 1903)
Hoard met in regular session. All present. Minutes read and approved. Following road commissioners ten dered their resignations which were ac cepted: B. W. Stone, S. E. Avery, Rainey Chastain, M. S. Groover, P. E. Murphy, A. O. Milligan, S. B. Griffin, John Subers, J. F. Wheeler, A. W. Dekle. J. R. Doss. C. L. Wacd. I he following gentlemen were ap pointed ro«d commissioners to take the place of those resigned: T. P. Applewhite. Thomasville dist. • A. A. Blair, Duncanville district. T. S. Chastain, Thomasville^ district. J. N. McGahee. Boston district. Goodman Renfroe. Pavo district. E. S. White, Meigs district. C. H. Mize, Spence district. W. A: Carter, Ochlockonee district. ' A. J. Paramore, Murphys district Madison Scotty Boston district. Jule Forrester, Cairo dist. W. B. Crawford. Murphy’s dist A. J. McKinnon, Way's dist. - J. T, Sherrod, Way’s dist Hal Mitchell, Duncanville dist. Scott McCall, Duncanville dist F. M. Youngblood, Thomasville dist. N l'he road commissioners of the coun ty, upon invitation, met with^this board and had a general discussion *of the road subject and an interchange^ of ideas from which may be expected an improve ment in the system of working the' pub lic roads. The roads generally were reported in bad condition throaghout the county. The use of ~ the convict la bor on the roads seemed to be the most popular .plan. Printing of proceedings Of commis sioners awarded Times- Enterprise for '$50.00 per annum, theirs being the lowest bid, to take effect April 1st next. R. T. Hicks was elected janitor for court bouse. W”. A. Pringle appointed to audit sher iff’s books. Monthly report of county .physician: Healthful conditions prevail at jail and poor house. None have 4»een re ceived, none died and none discharged from the latter. One or more visits have been made to each plaice during the past month. ' Respectfully submitted. L. B. Bouchelle. M. D. Report of Judge C. P. Hansel!: To the Honorable County Commission- By The Atlantic Coast Line. angles back to Evans’ lot 86 feet, more or less, thence at right angles fifteen feet, thence at right angles back to starting point, a distance of 96 feet more or less, and at the same time and place also that portion of lot No. 43, m Thom asville, Ga., block 3, column 3, as fol lows: commencing at the comer, on line between lots No. 43 and 44, and running east along Jerger street 28 feet and 6 inches thence northerly through lot No. 43, a distance of 96 feet, thence westerly 28 feet and 6 inches, to line be tween said lots 43 and 44, thence down said line to. starting point, said property . 3.15 a. m 6.55 a. in 6.55 a. eo ,10.30 a. n . 11.00 a. a . 1.30 p. m 1.45 p. m. . 2.45 p. m. , 6.05-p. m. . 5.30 p. m. So. 67, For Montgomery ... 1.15 a.m. “ 58 “ Waycross ....... 8.25 a. m. " 82 “Waycross 7.00 a.m. “ 72 “ Albany:...,;.... 9.25a.m. " 23 “ Monticello ...... IX.10 a. m. “ 23 “ Montgomery... .11,10 a. m. “ 78 “ Waycross....... 1.40 p.m. “ 74 “ Albany .. 4.50 p. m. “ 35 “ Bainbridge...... 2.50 p. m. “ 71 “ Monticello 6.15 p.m. “ 321 “Bainbridge.. 6.00a.m. All through trains stop ten minutes at Thomasville. - - . . - Train leaving 4:50 p. m. coimects at Albany with through sleeper for At ianta. Train leaving 9:3a a.m. carries through sleeper, Thomasville to Louisville. Tifton, Thomasville and Qulf. ARRIVE. No. 3 From Tifton. 9.10 a. m. “ 4 “ Tifton ....>0.50p. m. DEPART. No. 2' For Tifton. .19.35 a. m. “ 4 « Tifton .... 40.05 p.m* ing levied on as the property of General James, defendant in fifa, and sold to satisfy a justice court fifa issued from 637th District G. M. Thomas Co., Ga., in favor of Louis Steyennan on 13th day of June, 1902, against General James. Property pointed out by plain tiff and defendant notified as required by law. This February 5tli, 1903. t O. Brinsnn, of Albany, registered at the Stuart on Wednesday. Ohas. Gandy has been appointed a commercial notary public. T. J. Jordan, of Boston, was in Thom asville on Tuesday. Emile J. DeMey, of Boston, Mass., is a guest at the Piney Woods. J. L. Wilson, a well known resident of Pavo, was in the city yesterday. Mrs. Robt. Babcock, of Manistee, Midi:, is at the Mitchell House. J. R. Anderson, of Ochlockonee, jvas in the city yesterday morning. Dr. J. T. Andrews, of Iamonia, Fla., was a guest at the Stnart yesterday. F. H. Cromartie, of Miccosukie, Fla., spent yesterday at the Stuart House. Francis E.Blake and Mrs. Blake, of Boston, Mass., are guests of the Mitch ell House. Miss Elizabeth Glenn, of Nashville, Tann., is'the guest of her grandfather, y 6th, 1903. LIGHT, Sheriff. Citation. GEORGIA—Thomas County: Mrs. Vicy Collier, a resident" of said state and county, having duly applied to be appointed guardian of the person and property of Wiley Collier,, a minor eleven years old. resident in said state .and county. Notice is hereby given that said application will be passed on at the next court of ordinary for said county, to be held on the first Monday in March, 1903. Witness my hand and official signa ture, this 3rd day of February, 1903. Wm. M. JONES, Ordinary. FIND THE PORTER. So. Bell Tel. (bo >.... to C. B. Quinn.. 14 • W. H. Burch, wood........... 16. J. T. Pittman & Son, pauper home..,. 36 A. J. Cumbest..... lx 1 Times^fenterprise, printing... 33 E. Carter, pauper 5 P. A. Adams, pauper. 7 < Foote & Davies *39 James Watt & Bro ’2 < W.L. Ball Evans & Son. insurance 20 1 L. L. Harwich 8 B. Singletary, bridges........ 53. A. C. Milligan,lumber........ 4 1 J. T.. Hancock, bailiff......... 4 Thomasville Variety Work... 15 W. M. Jones, lunacy ..... 22 T. J. Hight, sheriff’s fees 54 , T. J. Hight, jailer’s fees 228 . W. B. Linton, lumber... 5 So. Ga. Progress . 5 Board adjourned. J. S. .Montgomery, E. M. Smith, Secretary. Chairman. Miring on other streets, taps, etc. 188.10 of supplies and furnishings on hand'the first of January, 1903, inventoxy $360, and at the corresponding date in 1902 supplies and farnishings on hand amounted to $179.28. It is submitted that there lias been a saving of from $1,000 to $1,200 in the wood account of the year 1902 as against the year 1901. It will he remembered ! that this saving has keen made, not withstanding the costs of wood per cord 1 is considerably greater than heretofore. It will also be noticed that there lias; been a saving of from $300 to $400 in 1 the item of expense lor repairs. Atten- , tion is further called to the fact that the expense for salaries of the depart ment are decreased something over $200. Yon will notice that a great am on at of this expenditure lias been for perma nent improvements. In conclusion. 1 would like to say that . the success of operating and improving the water works is due to the strict at tention of our.able and efficient Super intendent, Mr. O. L. Thompson, who has, to xoy knowledge, performed his duties atrvwfi as could be asked of any, Yours respectfully, J. L. Beverly, Cli’m. City sexton made the f allowing report: Thomasville, Ga,, Feb. 1,1903. To the Honorable Mayor and 'Aldermen: I have had 10 burials for the month of Jannary,S white and 7 colored; 2 non residents. Sold 2 lots in Magnolia cem etery for $5- per lot. Moxxey turned over to city treasurer. Sold one lot in Laurel.Hill Cemetery. Money not col lected asgxrices have not bean fixed by ooundL ' * B. F. Cochran, Sexton. Petition of L. T. Thomas was refer red to finance committee with power to act. Alderman Mallette offered the follow ing: ' Mr. Mayor—I am authorized by Mr. Justus C. Strawbridge to present to the city for use in the park 25 settees. They are neat and durable and will prove a great convenience to those who frequent the park. I move that the gift be accepted by the city council on behalf of the people of the city and that the derk b6 in structed to write a letter of acknowl edgement and thanks, to Mr. Stray- bridge for'his generous, appropriate and useful donation. E.M. Mallette. Seats were accepted and thanks of council tendered Mr. Strawbridge. • fiFire<»npnifcfcee authorized to purchase 500 feet of hose and instructed to 4 look into the guarantee on last hose pur chased. Motion reconsidering the motion fix- ; iixg salary of superintendent of water works was lost. Council went into election of superin tendent water works, which resulted in the election of John Campbell. Following aoebunts passed Tor pay- 1 ment: .... * J. T. Pittman & Son..... .....*.$ 1.95 1 JohnB. Grant.,.......; .....16.00 New accounts teferred to committees. 1 Council adjourned. - < K. T. Maclean, Clerk. * Hunting Privilege To lease or for sale. . In finest section of Florida. 13-room house, modem conve niences, furnished. Would make ideal clubhouse. 1000 acres or more,'near lakes Jackson and Iamonia. A fine hunting preserve is procurable here if taken avantago of at once. T. H. Hall, •Bradfordville, Fla. d3t wlt Eunice 14 years of age and Annie May, Florence and Susan Hinson, minors, un der the age of 14 years, resident in said state, notice is hereby given that said application will be passed on at the next court of ordinary for said county, to be held on the first Monday in March, 1903. Witness-my hand and official signa ture, this 2nd day of February, 1903. Wm. M. JON ES, Qrdmbry GEORGIA^—Thomas County: A. H. S, Cooke, administrator upon the estate of L. Dekle. - late of Thomas county, deceased, having filed his petition for discharge, this is to cite ail persons concerned to, show cause agamsMfee-gqaaung of this discharge g.t Pro/. John E. Baker. F. J. Jette, who is a prominent official of the Central railroal, registered at the - Piney Woods yesterday. SflC. Robert Babcock, formerly Miss Katie Winn, is on visit to her eld home. Important. To Piano Purchasers: It is better to possess a high grade in strument at easy terms, if such terms are desired, than to pay Cash for an in ferior make. I am under contract to make Thomasville my traveling head quarters for the next tliree years, as ex hibitor and salesman for the celebrated “MathuBhek & Son” and “Kranich & Bach” pianos, of New York. My business will necessarily throw mein Thomasville three to four days each week, and I will promptly fill busi ness engagements, if made through the Thomasville poetoffice. These pianos are of the “Old German” makes and are in the latest and most ar tistic cases. These makes have u3on on the market for the past sixty y ears, and the najnSS Mathushek & Son and Kra- nich & Bach, are to the musical world what the name “Tiffany” is to the taste ful in jewelry. For references as to'my business and moral standing, I refer you to the Hon. Cha8.0.Cntts,present mayor of my home city, Oardele, Ga. William Oscar Holland, Exhibitor and Salesman of Pianos, Thomasville, Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. Morton Wheeler arrived on Tuesday afternoon and are guests of Mrs. Julia B. Sco£ on Jackson street. W. M. Pierce, of Coolidge, was in Thomasville yesterday—and paid the Times-Enterprise office an appreciated visit. Council Proceedings. Council Rooms, Feb. 2» 8903. Council met in regular session, Mayor Culpepper presiding. Aldermen Mallette, Pittman, 'Bever ly, Hambletqn, Pringle and Boyer pres ent. \ Minutes last masting read and con firmed. R. EL Hull was granted £cense to Mr. T. J. Ball declined to serve on tlic board of'health and Mr. C. T. Gan dy was elected to fill the vacancy. IL T. Maclean, city clerk; J. J. Ste phens, efty marshal, and B.S<\Cochraii, city sexton, presented their bonds, ap proved by the finance committee. Alderman Pringle, rhairman of the finance committee, reported city bonds Nos. 28 and 38, cancelled, same being paid for put of the sinking fund. Aidennan Mallette made the follow ing report and it was adopted. Mr. Mayor;—In the matter of the bill for opening sewer for Mrs. Eppiy, referred to the water committee, we beg leave to report that the case is so com plicated as to responsibility .that we are unable to say who should pay the hill. We recommend, however, that if the owners of the Mattxry hotel will give the sewer on Jefferson street to th^ city til of tlia rvf t-TT now -rt.io 1.111 01 A rrx * ry for said com Monday in Mai tteatlemeir— l have the honor to re port that since my last rcjfort l have paid over to the county treasurer the following amounts: From county court costs 152.25 From hife of convicts....^.-.. 190.75 From costs in criminal cases 5100 From jail fees.... 15.25 I ES, Ordinary. Chas. H. Stockwell and wife, of Troy, N. Y., are guests of the Mitcliell House. This is a happy journey for them as it i» thair honeymoon. t May joy be with Dr. and Mrs O. H. Herty and diil dren arrived yesterday from Athens, Ga., and are domiciled at Pinehurst. They will make their home in Thom Se ville for several months at least. ’ Mrs. B. D. Fudge, of the Hotel Bon Air at Bunbrigge, was in the city yes terday. She was accompanied .by Miss. M. Delle Cartmiile of Columbus, O., who it spending the winter in the south. 1 The Woodmen of the World, who have a large and active lodge in Thom- i • asvilie entertained their members at an oyster supper 3ast night. Needless tcv ; say every Woodman was present, and all had a most, enjoyable Evening. One of Thomasville’s most popular! boarding houses is South Side Villa. A j To whom it may concern: Walter £. Singletary having made ap plication to me in due form to 4 be ap pointed permanent administrator Upon th« estate of Harrison Singletary, de ceased, notice is herebv,-given that said application will be heard at the next regular term of court ot ordinary to in- held on the first Monday in March, 1903. Witness my_hand and official signa ture, this 3rd day of February, 1903. Wm. M. Jones, Ordinary. for a good second hand lady’s saddle. Address X, this office. 8t w GEORGIA—-Thomas Countv: Notice is hereby given that the under signed has applied to the Ordinary for an order allowing sale of certain land of the estate of H. B. Ballard, late of said county, deceased, for the purpose of paying debts of the estate. Said appli cation will be heard at the next regular March term, to be held on the first Mon- day in March, 1903. This 4th day of February, 1903. Mrs. J. F. Ballard, Admin istratrix of H. B. Ballard, Dee d. tt0,553*5 DISBURSEMENTS. For legal indebtedness of county hills payable ....$3 For building and repairing court house, jail, bridges, ferries and other public improvements... For sheriff’s, jailer* officers’ fees..... For bailiffs at court, non-resident witnesses in criminal - servant hire, stationer] the JikCj^r., For jurors at court. For support of the poor county For Insolvent Costs..;. Forother lawful charges. Cash—Balance on hand.,., and other Impromptu Entertainment. On Monday night the guests of the Mitchell House enjoyed a delightful impromptu entertainment. Miss Alice M. McCaslin, of New York, gave sever al selections and Miss Black of Nash-, ville, Tenn., sang. This, together with the regular orchestra concert, made a very enojyable program. Death of Edward Strawbridge. It is with genuine sorrow that the Times-Enterpriae chronicles the death of Mr. Edward Strawbridge, which oc curred in this city recently. Mr. Straw- bridge was ill when he came to Thomas- villc and never regained his health. He lingered for some time but finally suc cumbed to the disease, pneumonia. Mr. Strawbridge was the oldest son of Mr. G. O. Strawbridge 1 and was associ ated with him in business. He was 87 years of age at the 'time of his death, and leaves a wife and family to mourn Ins loss. The remains were sent to his home in Moores Town, New Jersey, and his funeral took plaice there on Tuesday. Mr. Strawbridge was s well known visitor to Thomasville where he spen- the winter season. He h— many friends among our people who regret tqleamof his death, and who tender their deepest sympathies to his bereaved relatives. 5*949 CITATION. GEORGIA—Thomas Countv. Roxv Gardner. a resident of said state, having duly applied to be appointed guardian* of the person and property of May Peabody Taylor, a mi nor under the age of 14 years, resident in said county, notice is hereby given that said application will be passed on at the next court of Ordinary for said county, to be held on the tst Monday in March, 1903. Witness my band and official sicna ture this 2d day of February, toot E . Wm.M. Jones. OrdSary. NOTHING OUT OF JREAChT The business world is crying out for the man and woman who knows. The prize xs to him or her who enters the .$ 800.00 . 702.50 . 480.00 i 860.00 W; C. Lewis, Admr. Est. G. F, Massey. 1 171.53 i52 25 . 421-00 6.179.10 8*0.553-05. Respectfully submitted. - J. F. PARKER, Treasurer Thomas Connty, Ga. Following accounts ordered paid: E. M. Smith .$ 5 00 H.C. Copeland............... 5 00 J.D. Barrow../...... 506 W.A. Pringle ,5 00 J. Q. Bryan..... 5 00 General repairs of machinery. Repairs on buildings, etc. Oils, packings, fittings, etc Side track rent ...; lights for department Wood EVERY CHURCH or institution sup. ported by voluntary contribution will bo ,$8,306.76 Judge C. P. Hans ell J. S. Montgomery L. B. Bouchelle Joe Calloway J. F. Parker, commissions... Leroy Dickey J. W. H. Mitchell and others. R. President, plumbing B. Singletary and others Foote & Davies .$1,077.60 18.60 19.60 Oil filterer Wood oar and track. 1 70 and foundation 92.00 n oo T 0 tal improvements and better- 8 50 mentsat pumping station.. $1,207.70 to oo Mains— . 1 8 901 Water main on Monroe street. $ 844.18
