About The Thomasville times-enterprise. (Thomasville, Ga.) 1889-1904 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 28, 1903)
>E. NOT TEDDY. ROAD MERGER. " There were many pleasant incidents connected with the recent visit of Con gressman Griggs to Thomasyille. . Tlie genial “Jim” has a pleasing personality. He is “one of the boys” when*with the boys. He has a stock of good stories culled from the four corners of the country. He has a quick wit, is good at repartee, and altogether, is xftighty good company. They are telling a good story about the congressman, Mr/. J. O. Beverly and the changing a canine cognomen td suit pt^itical preference. Just as Mr. Griggs was leaving Thomasville Mr. Beverly presented him Congressman Griggs , (^1^ everjr requirement of the system when in. a v run down condition. It contains no strong drugs, but is a pleasant vegetable preparation. You can fin remedy for toning up the nerves and bringing refreshing, restful in a low state of health, or sick and worn out with work or wor S. S. S. improves the J I have no heattanev in rmwasmending appetite,'aids .-the diges- “ % tion and reinforces the •dly tfca only tonic th»t will jonBd ®P ® patent, and its good «f- T. Jefferson Coolidge and H. M. Atkin son Buy Stock of T.T. 6c G. from G. S. 6c F. and Injunction Suit Has Been Withdraw** - ■ ( and Personals About Home ind Strangers—You and Ycur and Where You Are .-Going. The application for injunction filed by the Georgia Southern & Florida railway 1 , preventing the transfer off^the Tifton, Thomasville & Gulf railway to the At lantic & Birmingham railway company, has been withdrawn by the plaintiffs. A temporary restraining order was granted by Judge Robert G. Mitchell cu November 2nd, and the motion was to have been argued before him’here on Nov. 27th. The application for injunc tion was made by Hall & Wimberly of Macon, and Lawton and Cunningham of Savannah,.representing the Georgia Southern aed Florida railroad. ^ The G. 8. and F. stated that in Order that the T. T. and G. might obtain its franchise 25 per cent of the stock was made over to the former road. They a 1 so claimed that they had a reserved right as preferred purchasers and that the T. T. and G. railroad was bound to give them/the first opportunity to pur chase the remainder of the stock/ if at any time the road changed hands. This was not done by the majority stock Holders, in the case of the transfer to the Atlantic and Birmingham, the bill stated. The application having been with drawn fie merger will proceed as origi« nally planned. The stock owned by the Georgia Southern and Florida has been sold to-Messr^. T. Jefferson Coolidge of Boston and H. M. Atkinson of Atlanta. Mr. Coolidge is president of the Old Colony Trust Company and Mr. Atkin son is his personal representative in the South. They are the gentlemen who have been in control of the Tifton, Thomasville and Gulf railway since its organization, and by their purchase of the G.' S. & F’s stock, the difference be tween the roads lias been adjusted and to the transfer have been Mr.. C. E. Russell of Metcalfe, was in town shopping recently. . Dr. J. R. Moore of Meigs, came down on business this week. R. F. Van Brant and daughter of Ia- monia Fla. spent Saturday in Thomas ville. . * W. O. Twitty of Pelham came .down on business and silent the day here Sat urday. . ‘: * - Mrs. W. H. B. Gandy and her small son, are visiting Mr. O. T. Gandy, on Crawford street. Mrs. E. N. Treat of Chicago is at the Masorjt where she will probably remain through the season. with a fine dog. liad heard of the dog's fame as a bird finder for several years and was im mensely proud qf his gift until he hap pened to ask Mr. Beverly the name of the canine. And to the query Mr. Bev erly promptly replied: “Teddy JRooeevelt.” “What!” exclaimed Congressman Griggs, “that dog named Teddy? Joe, old man, I like yon and' I like the dog, bat I don't want that animal if his name is Teddy.” “But said Mr. Beverly, “you will like that dog immensely. He is a fine dog.” “Yes, I have heard of him anc^I have- seen him work in the field, bnt what in the name of Democracy' makes you call him Teddy?’ ’ asked Mr! Griggs. . said Mr. Beverly, “he Of this city can find something they want Hew. We have a com plete line- off Gold and Silver Goods and cacr supply you with whatever yon need in our line at the lowest ooet to you. Our line DID YOU Mrs. E. N. Went of Chicago is in Thomasville fol*t;he winter season. She is afethe Stuart House. FROST AND CROPS. ARE YOU GOING Mr. Charles Davis of Iamonia is seri ously ill here. He was at the Stuart Hpuse for several jays but has been pioyed $p tha City Hospital. Hr. Albert Riley who has been at Sylvester for the past two months, re turned to Thomasville Friday mom- ■ing and is firing warmiy greeted by his many friends. “Because,’ follows every negro that passes the house or that whistles or beckons to him.” Mr. Griggs took the-dog. He has changed his name to Joe,^however, in honor of the donor. NqW all the newspaper paragraphers have gotten hold of the story, and Joe Beverly and his dog are famous in the capital corridors and hotel lobbies. Mr. Griggs has been importuned to change the dog’s name to Hearst, or William oy- Randolph. Joseph, the Israelite had a coat of many colors, bnt Joseph the Democratic canine is now a dog of one name. If tlie Deumcrats elect their president next time®Mr. Griggs will t be petitioned to use his influence to have the dog appointed to an auxiliary pota tion in the cabinet. IF so, write to E. J. Walker, Florida Passenger Agent, Nash ville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway. “Dixie Flyer Route” Jacksonville, Florida. Low Rates now in effect to Colorado, .Gafifernia, Washington, Oregon and; other Western States. Double Daily Services. Fast Schedules. Guide Book, Time Tables and des criptive Pamphlets Free. Miss Lillian Humpliries of Thomas ville is the guest of her brother, Mr. J. E. Humphrey oii Brunei street.—Way- cross Herald. Don’t yon know that cold on the feet is con- dusive to cold in the head—then you are not fit for work and your money making power is cut half in 'two. Better save money by buying Miss Caroline Williams, after short visit to the families* of Col. McLendon and Dr. Miller,. left Monday for her home in Atlanta. Mr. A. H. Olena of New York lias ar rived in the city for a visit of several weeks. His mat y friends are giving hjm a hearty welcome. . Nothing;- has ever equalled it Nothing can ever surpass ^t the objectic removed. The merger has practically been con summated already and the roads {have been operated under the one manage ment for several months. The formal transfer will be made on December 3rd; It was planned to make this transfer on November 2nd and officials from the two roads were here on that date, bnt the restraining order interfered! At that time adjournment was taken until De cember 3rd, and the completion of the merger will be the order of the day. The friends of Mr. Ohas. Davis were glad to see him on the streets for a short time Monday. He. is still very weak from his severe illness. New Disco Manufacturers From Iowa Visit Thomasville. ~ Misses Jessie and Eula Horst of Cairo were guests over Sunday of the Misses Simmons. Miss Delia Simmons return ed to Cairo Monday with the Misses Hurst to be their guest. A Perfect For All Throat and Cure: Lung Troubles. Money back ff it fails. Trial Bottle* free. Messrs. H. A.Searle and P. Gurmondc of Council Bluffs, Iowa, were in the city yesterday with a view to possibly enter ing the syrap business here. They are syrup manufacturers on a large scale in their home state, and the product that they manufacture sells for some 35 cents per gallon. However, on the 500 acres that'they have planted in Iowa they are able to obtain only from a third to a half as much as could be gotten from an equal acreage here. The gentlemen visited Cairo and other points of interest in the connty and it is altogether possible that, they may decide to locate here./• Their pres ence in Thomasville with up-to-date methods of manufacture woold mean much to the city. Comforts CHICHESTER'S ENGLISH PENNYROYAL PILLS Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Hearn have gone to Baconton where they will spend their honey moon with Mr. Hearn’s parents. Mrs. Hearn was Miss Meta Ficken, daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. Frederick Ficken of Waycross. - and keeping warm at night. Assortments and g~- C to suit the Esquimaux. See otfr windows for samples and prices. Coast Line Promise* Splendid Ser vice for 'Coming Winter. At a recent conference of rail road of ficials in Atlanta it was decided to in augurate tlie fast flyers from Chicago to the south on January 4th, and from New York on January lltlu The Atlantic Coast Line's trains, Mr. W; H. Leahy, division passenger agent, says, will consist of eight creches, all Pullmans, ap comfortable, convenient and beautiful as liave ever beeu turned out for such service. The train will consist of some three or four sleepers, compartment car, diningcar, observation and library car, baggage cars, eic. “~The Savannah News says that that city is already enjoying a tourist trade in advance of the regular season. At Mrs. R. A. Shine, nee Miss Pauline Brooks, spent a short time in the city Friday, enronte to her former home in Boston. This charming young matron has.a host of friends here, who are al ways more than glad to catch a glimpee of her. Up-to-Date Merchants, Mr. and Mrs.W. A. Featli and daugh ter, Melissa, of Columbia, S. C., are in Che city and are tlie guests of Mrs. J. B. Scott at Oak Hill. Tiny were former ly residents of Thomasville and liave scores of friends here who are glad to welcome them back. Muscogee Negro Caught. Sheriff Hight went over to Cairo Friday morning and brought back Isaiali Rollins, s —TO— Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Ok. lahoma, Indian Territory, California, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Oregon, Montana, WashingtJ and other points “ West, Northwest an. Southwest, Write or call on. '¥ t. G, IIOLLENISF.CK. l>is\ Passenger Agent, LOUISVILLE i NASHVILLE R.R. No. I. Brown Budding, (Opposite Union l^epot) Atlanta, Georgia. negro, whom sheriff E. F. Roberts; of Muscogee county, wanted. He is in jail awaiting the arrival of .an officer from Columbus today. He was mixed up in a church row at Columbus. FARMERS’ FRIEND Mrs. T. P. Nesbit andVtr two chil dren, of Kirkwood, nfer Atlanta, are visiting Mrs. Neshit’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Jones. It has been several years since Mrs. Nisbet visited Thomas ville, and her many friends are giving her a iiearty welcome. Horse-Power are a number of totirists whose stay in Savannah is indefiiuteand who liave Ex pressed their intent ion of spending the entire winter in tliis section, dividing tlieir time between Savannah, Augusta, Aiken, Thomasville, Jacksonville, -St. Augustine and Tampa. Success Soda J 1-2 C E N TS AN HOUR. such as grinding feed, pEipingV^ Jug w°°d, running thegrindstore orfor anj other purpose whatsoever requiring smji power. We guarantee satisfacliou? NO SMOKE | NO FIRE , NQ DANGtE „ Rev. R. F. Sweet of Rock Island, HI., arrived in Thomasville Friday and will spend the winter here. He lias rooms at the Musury, and is accompani ed by his nurse, Mrs. Mary F. Bailie. He has been at Atlantic City for the past few weeks. PREPARED IN GEORGIA. Compliments Mr. Bealer. Rev. Alex W. Bealer is now in Athens attending the Georgia Baptist Conven- . tion. He has been chosen to preach tbe next convention sermon which is a high compliment. The Athens Banner' says ; of him: . “Rev. A. W. Bealer, of Thomasville, l is one of tbe younger preachers here. • He was for many years one of the tal- r anted journalists on tlie Atlanta Journ- r. al, and from that work went into the r ministry. He is at present tbe beloved > pastor of the Thomasville Baptist church.” - Blakesiee M’f’g. Co rmingham, - . Ala., U.«S. A Now sold in every Atlantic coast state from Maine to Flori da. 1 lb. pkgS6. at your grocers, MOREHOUSE MANUFACTURING V COMPANY, Savannah, ■ • Georgia Mr. W. R. Lunsford, post master at Merrillville was in the city Monday oloring a contract for the Folliott churn agency. Mr. Foote who has been ex hibiting the chnrn in Thomasville for several days leaves this morning for Tallahassee. Mr. Lunsford apparently has a good thing and lie Is a man to push it. • '! ‘R-I-P-A-N-S Tabules MONEY TO LOAN. sSggiSsSiiU AB l am5? 0mm8viUo aad^Vafdo ' . Doctors find A good prescription For mankind. The 5-oent packet is enough for usual occasions. The family bottle [60cts.] contains a supply for a year. All drug- rriota coll tlmm . „ To Groan Fields. The flying jenny that made young hearts glad! !for several weeks lufcfold its tent and dlently stolon sw- ® ptaw where it was knows it to more.
