About Thomasville times-enterprise and South Georgia progress. (Thomasville, Ga.) 1904-1905 | View Entire Issue (May 6, 1904)
«£•* lines- Bnb South CBeorflia jfe>ro0ress.z= THOMAKVII.LE TIMEX.'VOL. :» ■ - THOMASVILLE ENTERPRISE. VOL. It. THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, MAY 6, [904. New Series, VoL XIV—No. 40. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. The Official Proceeding* of Thla (Month** Meeting. Tbomasville, Ca., May 3, 1904. Board met in regular meeting. All present except Com missioned Copeland. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. Commissioner Barrow given further time on turnpike matter. Farther time granted committee on placing electric light* in Jail. Com plaint of roads in Boston district referr ed to Com. Borrow, Hardy Godwin was placed on pauper list and allovtal $5.00 » month. Commissioners Pringle, Barrow and J, S. Montgomery appoint ed a committee to define the militia districts of the county. On motion the plau for the enlarge ment of the jail as submitted by the Pauly Jail Co., was adopted and ad vertisement for the building of the same ordered. On motion the chairman of this board is hereby authorizedto borrow an amount sufficient to meet tiie, obligations of the county on the roads and bridges count. On motion the road commis sioners of Ways district are ordered to be summoned to appear Indore this board at the June meeting. monthly repout ok county physician Both jnil aud poor house are kept cleanly. At tlie latter none have died, none received, and one discharged — sent to the Sanitarium. L. B. Boachelle, M. D. MONTHLY REPORT OK JOHN f. PAllKKU. TREASURER. KECE1PTS. From balance on hand as per ast report * 10 SS>7 36 From P. S. Hceth, T.C.T.C. Gen'! Taxes for 1903. 53# f /° From Chas. P. Hanscll, J. C. O.County court cost • 18 Jail fees V 4 05 Convict hire 70 fio Fines and forfeitures. 154 «*>— ?7(* ?5 $11,712 SI DISBURSEMENTS. For building and repairing court house, jail, bridges, ferries, and other public im provements 7U For Sheriff's, jailer's, and oth er officers’fees 37*» 5# For Coroner’s inquest 29 00 For bailiffs at court, non-resi dent, witnesses in criminal case*, servant hire, station ery, and the like 28; 68 For jurors at court «j24 00 For support of the poor of the county T. i?4 gl For insolvent costs 154 00 For other lawful charges 180 80 Cash—Balance on hand 889388 *ii 7I2 HI Respectfully submitted. JNO. F. PARKER. Treasurer. The following petition ordered pub lished.: v Tt.oinusvillc, Ga. Air. 27, ’04. Giorgio. Thomas comity: Application to change old road. The undersigned respectfully ask tl*e chaug- ing of the Diibn Public Hoad, running from tlie three mile |x>st on Groomsford roadtoJoner Bridge road, so that it will begin at the 'same place as at present. In the six hundred and thirty-seventh (687) Militia district of said county, and running tlience in a westerly direction through the hinds of W. M. Smith, and between the lands of J. L. Beverly, Gandy & Mallette and Miss Rena Ddvis, and terminating at the dwelling house on the Davis land. The total length of said proposed new road being about five hundred aud fifty yards. The petitioners ask that said new road bo established with a right of way at least twenty feet wide. C. T. Gandy, E. M. Malletre, C. F. Davis, Agt. Keua Davis, J. L. Beverly. S. A. Roddeubery, L. Vann, R. C.M. Thomasville dis. Adam Arnold Road Com. 13th dis. May 3, 1004. This is to certify that same C. T. Gandy and K. M. Mallette do agree to put said road in good condition at their own expense. Gandy & Mallette. REPORT OF COUNTY, ATTORNEYY. In The Matter of Petition to Organize a New Mialitia District. To the Honorable the Board of Com missioners of Roads and Revenues of Thomaf county, Ga. TAXES, ROADS, JAIL. War* Problem* Discussed by County Fathers Yesterday. At the regular meeting of the county commissioners Tuesday many pro blems of public interest were discussed by them. One of the things which occupies much of the time and attention of the com missioners is the condition of the roads. The recent grand jnry ordered fcho com missioners to begin to Work t he convicts of the county on the roads as soon as practicable. In line with this order, a committee was appointed to correspond with other counties in regard to methods expense, c.tc. Messrs. Smith, Pringle and Barrow are the members of this committee. The road commissioners of the Ways district have been summoned to appear before the county fathers at their noxt meeting and explain why the roads un der their jurisdiction are not in better condition. Another topic of public interest dis cussed, was the addition to the county jail. It had originally been plauued to convert the preseut residence of the jail or into sells, and to build that officer n house in the jail yard. A less expensive method however will be tlie erection of an annex to the present building and this* has been decided upon. The plans now under consideration provide for a modern and hygenic building. Padded cells for lunatics aud a hospital room will be famished. The advertisement for bids will bo published in the Timcs-Enterprise. The K]iecifications call for eight cells. This will double the capacity of the jail which now has eight cells, nod Will also afford an extra bath cell. Tax collector Hceth made his rejrfirt to the board aud his remarkably flue showing caused nmcli comment and commendation. He collected daring IV03 tlie imm of Of tills anionnt $407.77 was not ou the digest. The only insolvent tax reported is the paltry sum of $27 1)0. Other routine business was transact ed and the board adjourned. All were preseut except Commissioner, II. Copeland of Metcalfe. DIED IN tAMPA. Mrs. J. W. Evans Passed Away Tuaa- day Morning. The news that Mrs. J. W. Evans, formerly of Coolidge, passed into the great beyond yesterday will be receiv ed with much regret by many friends in this community. Mrs. Evans was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Smith of Coolidge, one of the best known families i* the coun ty. Her husband was until recently bookkeeper of the Vanderbilt >& Hop kins Lumber Co. Only about ooe month ago they moved to Tampa. The remains will be brought to Coolidge for interment, the funeral be ing planned for Wednesday afternoon at Knon church. • COAST LINE TAX. Returns Show Slight Decrease But ara Accepted by Comptroller. Comptroller General William Wright has decided to accept tlie tax- returns from the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, providedit is found that .they contain no errors. This is the first re turn of any of the large corporations in the state to he accepted by the comp troller general. ^ The acceptance of this return appar ently means two things. It means that no fight is going to be made by the state this year to secure an increase fti tlie corporation returns over those *of last yeiy and it means that there is not go- in j to ho much, if any, increase in those returns. The Atlautic Coast Line returned its property at about $49,000 lesg this year than lost, and this reduction is account ed for by tlit* fact that more mileage 1ms been taken into the system iu North Carolina, so that tho percentage of roll ing stock falling to tho mileage in Geor gia 1ms boon reduced to that extent. In all other resects tho Cdast Line’s ro ta m is the same as last year, its fran cliiso return being $2,464,570 or $8,689 per mile aud its tangible property return being $8,120,852, this last showing thq reduction stated.. Fourth Petitioning Stone. A political rumor which flew from mouth to mouth along the kerb stone yesterday is that Mr. J. F. Stone who was mentioned as a possible candidate some mouths ago, will soon announce for the legislator*;, Mr. Stone lives in the Cairo district aud the rnmor says that his friends and neighbors over there are presenting a petition urging him to rnn. High School Triumphant. The High School and Stanley's Busi ness College met in battle royal yester day evening aud victory pended upon the banner of tlie former to the tune of 14 to 10. The battery for the High School was Sam Mitchell pitcher and Mallette catcher. For the Business Col lege Lilly and Taylor twisted the horse- hide, while Balckom and Groover of- 11 iated as the reception committee. OCHLOCKONEE ITEMS. Mrs. W. D. Sills and her younger staler. Miss Addin Perry, were among those who went to Albany last week. Mrs; Dr. J. B. Palmer arrived last week from Augusta, bringing their lit tle tot. Dr. and Mrs. Palmar have rented rooms from Mr. L, R. Sills and they will reside there for the present. Mrs. E. R. Singletary, who has been visiting here for some days, returned to her home in Meigs lost* Saturday Mrs. McCall is visiting in Florida this week. Mr. Henry W. Jackson <vf Tannm, Fla., was in town last week. His com- iug was quite a pleasant surprise to ns. He come Thursday morning and re turned Sunday night. Mr. J. R. Jackson of Valdosta was in town last week. Mr. J. H. Anderson and family are spending the day on the river today picnicking. Messrs. Singletary ami Braswell, whose mill and ginnery was recently destroyed by fire, will be'reody to begin running again in a few days. Let me inform your readers, for their convenience and also tlie agent repre senting tlie Thomasville Steam Laundry that tlie basket goes out only once each month, tlie first week in each mouth. Please bear that iu mind and you will save mftch inconvenience for toe agent aud yourself. Quito a bit of mischief is being <loue by unknown parties iu the vicinity sur rounding this place. Some cattle have been fouud dead in the woods, having Been knocked in the head by some heavy timbers apparently. Imaging the astonishment of his GOBER IS NOMINATED. Executive Committee Decided in His Favor Wednesday. Atlanta, Ga. May 4, 1904. (Special to Tlmes-EnterpiUe.) The State executive committee met here today to decide the contest for Snperior Conrt Judge of the Bine Ridge Circuit. The nomination of Judge George F, Gober in the primary on April 30th was contested by his op ponent, Newton A. Morris. By a vote of 22 to 14, the committee sustained Judge Gober aud he is therefore the nominee of the Democratic party. The meeting of the committee was lengthy and the pontest sensational. Cspt. J. B. Way. In this morning's paper, Cap*. J. B. Way announces his candidacy for the Legislature in a brief straight-forward card. Mr. Way is a resident of the Boston district, and is one of the best citizens of that splendid community. He is a Georgian, born and bred, and has* for a number of years lived in Thomas comity. He is an upright citi zen, prosperous funner, and enjoys the respect and esteem of all who kt o v him. He has many frieuds throughcu tho county who will use their utir.o& biideavors to eloot him to the ) ion oral lo office, which he seeks to fill, aud will if elected, fill honorably nnd well. Tl»e Times-Enterprise is in receptof spicy littlo weekly known as the “Ar- kansnw Thomas Cat” aud published at Hot Springs Ark. It chronicles the prenoe at tlie Great Northern hotel in that famous resort of two well known Georgians, John H. Davidson of this city aud C. W. Pidcock of Moultrie. friends when Lamar Pittman, sou of Mr. W. R. Pittman, returned from a three days trip to Atluuta, where he had been entirely cured of stammering in that short period of timo. Yonng Pittman conld scarcely talk at all, When sent to carry a .message he pre ferred to have it written, so great a task was it for him to talk, but now he speaks as plainly as any one having never stammered. COOLIDGE COMMENT. Mr. Warner Nelms made a business trip do Albany last week. * Mr. W. M. Story was a visitor to Tbomasville Tuesday. Mrs. Henry Kennedy came np from Touraine Saturday to visit her paneuts, Mr. aud Mrs. W. M. Miller. Of course, Mr. Kennedy accompanied her, Mrs. J. C. Pope visited the city of Monltrie one day last week. Misses Mamie and Lottie Evans visit ed their sister, Mrs. W. H. Crow, Sat urday and Sunday. Df. H. Jones’ many friends are (leas ed to see him out again after an illness of a few days. Mr. W. A. Jones, Sr., lias boon con fined bo his homo several days with la- grippe- The Sunday school and friends will picnic ait Itocky Ford bridge on the Och- lockouoe river Friday of this week. Ar rangements are being made for a big time hy the young people. Not Coming Here. The'Valdosta Sunday schools Wjiich considered tlie advisability of picknick- ing here tomorrow have made other plans. They will have their celebration at Lock Laurel near Valdosta. For Sale- House and lot, Hanscll street, house hold, school and office’furniture, includ ing piano, roll-top desk, tables, chairs, hhow cases, etc., also buggy and har ness. Call at residence or school any time next week. G. W. H. Stanley. Tax Receiver. * THIRD INI) LAST ROUND. I will bo at : Merrillville, May 9, a. m. 7 to 11, Chastain, May 10, a. in. 7 to 10. Coolidge, May 10, p. m. Coolidge, May !i, a. m. 7 to 10. Pnvo, May 12. Patten, May IS a. in. Thomasville, May 14. Boston, May 17. Glasgow, May 18 p. in. Metcalfe, May 19. Duncanville, May, 20. Cairo, May, 23. Akridge, May 24 a. m. 7 to 11. Spence, May, 24 p. m. 1 to 4. Meigs, May, 25. Ochlockonee, May, 26. Chasou tichool House, May 27 a. m. I will be in Thomasville Wednesday, Thursday, Friday aud Saturday up to the 20th of June when mv books will close. John F. Howard. T. R, T. C. BOSTON BRIEFS. News-and Cpmmant From our Stator City to the East Rev. Lee Hanks of Pelham was here last Thursday. Miss Sallie Neel aud Lee Neel and wife of the county’s capitol visited Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Neel last Sunday in south edst Boston. Rev. J. W. Arnold of Waycross was in Boston last Thursday and Friday. Ed Stone of Valdosta was visiting frieuds aud relatives here since our last letter. Mr. Barnett of Valdosta it visiting his daughter, Mrs. Lnla Clark at her home on East Jefferson street. Rev. J. B. Wight of Cairo was a visi tor to Boston lust Friday. Rev. J. M. Bushin, who has been in attendance on the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masous at Macon returned home last Friday a. in. Mr. Olivett of the firm of Olivett Bros of New York, largo commission meu, was here last week looking at tho pear crop. Tho Arm of Olivett Bros, handle largo shipments of pears from our sec tion and are reliable. Auexciiangosays, “iin^ alcoholic rub at bedtime will go far toward breaking np insomnia.” Bnt what about the headache in the morning! What is go ing to break that np? 'That’s, the rub. Jus. M Jones, vice president of the Merchants,aud Farmers,Bank spent tev oral days las* week at the county’s capi tol tho guest of his father, Jadge Jones. Mr. aud-Mrs. R. A. Jones of Thomas- ville were visiting iu Boston last Snn- day ami while hero the guests of Mr. ,J. M. Jones at his home on east Jefferson street. D. G. Mallory of ferry Fla was here Hince our last epistle looking after Ids turpewtiuo and other interests. W. W. Wade visited Albany to at tend the chautauqua and returned last Frida. Mrs. M. 8. Groover, Accompanied by Mn*. J. W. Proptf, of Birmingham, Ala„ left last Friday for Qaitman to visit Mrs. Yates, a relative. From Qaitman Mrs. Propts will visit Atlanta, Cedartownand other places before re turning to her home. Mrs. Propts has been on a visit to tlie family of Mr. aud Mrs. M. S. Groover and is delighted with our Motion of country and people. Mrs. J. R. Carson accompanied ny a bevy of Boston's moat select ladies and gentlemen attended a fish fry at Dixie last Thursday. Mrs. J. B. Eason spent several days in oar-city the pMt week, the gneet of Mr. and Sirs. N. L, Btanaland at their home in Edgeviood asubnrb of North Boston. Mrs. H. B. McCormac and daughters, Misses Leua and Mary left last Friday for Hammond, Louisiana, accompanied by Mr. L. H. Holloway, a brother of Mrs. McCormac. Mrs. McCormad and daughters will remain several weeks in the Pelican state. The weather prognosticator for tho Ladies’ Birthday Almanac is non pass ed at oar fickle weatlier and cant make a satisfactory diagnosis of the situation aud surroundings. INS AND OliTS BY RAIL AND HORSE AND FOOT Pointers and Personals About Mom* Folks and Strangers—You and Your Paopla and Whan You Ar* Going. T. J. Capers of Bostou was in the city Wednesday. A. Deyerle 1 of Boston spent Wed nesday in town. Mr. J. ^ Way was here from Boston oti Wednesday. Mr, L. B. Bnutiu of Pavo was iu the city on Wednesday. Mr. I. N. Joliusou of Qair-mau was a guest of the Masury Wednesday. 0. It. McRae came over from Boston aud spent Wednesday iu town. Mrs. Lee Neel came home Wednesday afternoon from a visit to Blakely. HOUND PUPS FOR SALE—Fall blood, red bone breed. $5.00 per pair. Apply W. C. Thomason, Cairo, Ga. 4 22-4 Mr. M. N. Wertz is in Jacksonville attending the Cane Growers, Conven tion t, /a., Mr. Walter Lester of Shreveport, is spending a few days, with his father, Col. R. E. Lester. Mr. Jeff White a popular Cairo in habitant bought goods from Thomas* ville merchants Wednesday. , Mr. John* Grant came home from Quitman Wedn slay mining, tie hai been there at work for several days. Mr. Mae Wilkes of Meigs is being nrgod to make the race for representa tive. / He is a strong man and would ruu very well indeed. v The Masons of the second cougresj sional district, are plauniug a big Tally at Albany on June t5tli. and many of the Thomosville brethren will attend. Miss Erie Butler of Stanley's Busi ness College lias accepted the position of cashier of the enterprising firm of A, F. Churchwell and Co. FOR SALE—Thoroughbred Berkshire pigs, sired by the celebrated boar, "Co lumbia's Lee" from the Vanderbilt herd at Bilnnore, N. O. Apply to J. B. Tal bot, Sonina, Ga, 1 Mr. L. J. Sturdivant will represent Star lodge No. 81, of this city, at the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias which meets in Albany on the 17th and 18th of this month. It is a source of gratification to Thotn- asville people that Co K. came out al right iu the recent inspection of troops by stotd officers. Ten companies were placed on probation and four dtiband- ml. I Major R. L. Wylly who has been in tlie city for several days leaves for .Sa vannah this morning. Captain John Triplett spent Wednesday iu Atlanta attending thejueetiug of the State Executive Committee. Baseball fanatics jrill be interested to learn that the Boston team which train ed here iu March now stands fifth in tho National League race with a per centage of 500, having ;iost six and wen six games. ) Hog^ Strayed. Sow and six pigs. Mark on sow is’ split iu right ear. Pigs 'unmarked, 2 months old. Will give as reward the choice pig 6t the bnneh. 5-6-3 Pavo, Ga. W. M. Drew. The uew issue of Exposition stamp*'' have beenf placed/tin salo in a number of the larger cities. Tho stamps are said to be unusually handsome and elab- OMte.TlieThomasviUo postoffle© has Qtfb yet received auy of the new ones, and will not do so until the present supply is exhausted. City Texas. The city tax books will be open from April 1st. to July 1st. I will be in my office on Mondays, Fridays and Satur days during that time, f. K. T. Maclean, City Clerk. LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN—A black mare mule with split in one ear. Answers to the muse of Kit. Return to Cochran & Son and receive reward. 4-22-4. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McCattaey left Wedesday morning for a trip of several months duration through the north and west. During their absence Mrs. I. E. Moore aud her nephew, Mr, W. If, Hardy, and Mr. J. D. McCartney, iHU oconny g»e McCartney residence on Hau^*ll street.
