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THOMASVIIjLB TlUtg.Vnfj.il> THOMASVIM.B BNTEltPBWB. VOL. «T. .Hub South ©eoroia {pi-ogress.. THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1904. New Series, Vol XIV—No. 43. MACON FAILURES. PLANT’S AND FIRSLNATION- AL BANKS SUSPEND. Two OT Macon * Most Important Fin ancial Institutlena go to (ho Wall, -One aa Boaalt of Failure of The Other. ThomaavHle Interests not Affected Macon. Os. May 18.—I. C. Plant's Boa’s Sank and the Pint National But closed their doors this morning. Plant's private bank, owned by R. H. Plant, failed to open, and this caused a ran on the First National, of which R. H. Plant is president. The latter closed after the ran commenced, and posted a notice that it would not open pending the arrival of the bank examiner, who was expected today. It la reported that tlio Central of Georgia railroad and a large number of manufacturing concerns are depositors in the First National. The last statement showed the con dition Of the bauk to be good. R. H. Plant is repnied to be ohe of .thewealthiest bankers in ihc Booth. The banks with which he is connected have been regarded aa strong. Titere was no intimation of the fnilure till to day's developments. There is much excitement. THOSIASVILLE T1ANKINV. IvmiKSTK SOT AmXTEI). Inquiry amongst Thomasville bank ers last night elicits the information that no interest here is afl'eeted by the elosiug of the two Mocou hanks. It is understood that Mr. R. II. Plant- is | SHOCKING DEATH. . Mrs. S. H Price Oioa Yesterday at the Noon Hour. ^ Thomasville was severely shocked : Tuesday to hear of the death of Mrs. S. H. Price. While it was known that she had been ill for some days it was not onoe suspected that death was imminent. Tile best of medical aid had been called and the common verdict was that B‘e was in no immediate danger. Dr. Prioe, himself, though, had for days been fearing the worst but hoping for the best. Mrs. Price was devoted to her sister, Amy, who died here only three weeks ago and the could not recover from the shook of tliis sister's death. Her father and mother had both pre- oeedetl her to their eternal home and only one sister, Mrs. Richard Clnggish survives her ... It was on Mm nth day of last October that Mist Mury Murpbey became Mm Price, and for these seven short months as a bride, her life had been a very happy one. Mrs. Price wasbut 28 years old, agd that the silver chord of her life slignld have been snapped so soon aaeras to mortal understanding ns one of the tragedies of this vale of tears. The body will be taken to Newcastle Indisun. for many years the hom* of the young wife, and on Friday will be consigned to its last resting |>laoe. Mrs. D. S Price, of Marion Bontli Caroline, mother Mr Price-arrived yesterday morning, and will care for the home during her sou's absence. The business of the 3 11. Price company will lie continued, in charge of Mr. Prices competent assistants He himself ex* _ uects to return witlifb a week. Tlie rick, and the impression prevails l)£ #l , tire community goes he had been up and able to attend "ko!, to him ‘ business the banking institutions which , be controls would not have been closed, j — - FIGHT, FIGHT. Negroes Have i Big Time in City ' Court. There* must be Home intimate counec- tiou between dry weather and a uegroV temper. No lew than twelve “coons” ODD FELLOWS MEET. G an:! Lodge cf State Convenes in Valdoata Next Week. The < rraud Lodge of Odd FoIIowk of ti e state will meet ut Valdosta, on May 2-ith and all south Georgia. will be over flowing w!thmeml»er8 of tlio chain orrie \ SCHOOL INSTITUTE. CHAS LANE WILL CONDUCT IT IN JUNE. Will Last From June 6th to 10fn— Will boi^reat Evont In Educational Circles—Prominent Mon or# on tho Program. Tho animal Teacher’s Institute of Thomas county will be held at the Court House here from the Oth to the 10th of June. County Commissioner Maclean get the program in tangible sliape only Monday and it shows the namea of B|iny of the most prominent edncatois in Thomas county. Mr. Chas. Lane, who will conduct the Institute, is well known hdto. He has lectured in Thomasvillo several times, rtinl.- sustains 4icre the reputation he bolds eUbwhere of being the funniest man in Geotgia. He has had wide ex perience in conducting teachers Iusti- ititates, os he has also had in tho schoolroom. The Institute last year was conducted by Prof. T. J. Woofter. Commissioner Maclean has exercised care uud wisdom in making np his pro gram. On the program appear the names of Miss Mary J. Smith, W. W. Linton, J. L. Collior, J. S. Seamy, O. H. Rice, Chas. Read, Miss Ona Nee), T. K. Dixon, Miss lizzie McCord, J. P. Swan, Mii»s Bobbie Reddick, J,, L. Cook. Miss Goldie Sasser, Hon. Fon- dren Mitchell, A. L. O. Stephenson, L. W. Rigsby, Miss Annie Ramsey, Ji Matthews, Miss Naimie Crozier, A. Bi ^ Ma^iu, Mav 18.—Tho case ]x>udiug|n x< GREAT INTEREST. Guards will Move Into Y. M C. > Fourteen Enlistments Received. The Thomasvillo Guards have re ceived fourteen enlistments this week and only two days have passed. This briugs the total enlisted strength up to fifty-five, in addition to which are to be counted the three officers. Tho Manassas trip is arousing the greatest interest among the boys, and with tlio passing of each day their en thusiasm grows. It looks as if the old dream of a company of a hundred men is liable to be realized. State law fixes 100 as the maximum limit. Arrangements have about been con cluded with the directors of the Y. M. O. A* Mr the housing of the Guards in the new association building. Part of the building is to bo especially arranged for the comfort of the military boys, given them drill room, locker room, and officers room and all privi leges of the association. This will lend a social feature to membership in the Guards that hat heretofore been impos sible. The soldiers will have advantage of the Y. M. C. 4!" gymnasium, swim ming pool, reading rooms and tennis courts. Membership in the Guards will, by this, means, be made au exceedingly valuable privilege. • Smith, W. H. Hudson, Miss Julia Gib son, J. L. Bunts, W. H. Searcy, It. L. Redfearn, Miss Zoola Hand, S. L. Heald, M. Pope. Almobt every one of these names is well known oh that of a leading county school teacher, and with Mr. Lane to direct the work mid add zest to it the institute could hardly fuil of si Detailed programs will appear lat< RAILROAD CASE SETTLED. B & B. Buys Machon Interest And Suit is Withdrawn. II! jtii. M •were up before Mayor Roddentcry t , |8 !K , vocnte4 0( ..y, L . & T , Monday for fighting. There were m n, T |„, Thnumsvillo lodge of Odd Fol- tights, women tights, mixed fights and | i ows j s om . G f t| je strongest secret or booze fights. Altogether, the city was | d er # ,,, Thomnsville. Their authorized the winner, hut dark town the loner; it | W p. will lose some of its most conspicious citizens for a time while they ave doing duty with the marshal. Molliu Lanier, Emmett McKinnon, Henry Rhodes, Charley Davis, Daisy Jones, Grafton Flowers, Lula Walker and Mattie Boll, by contributions vary ing from one to fifteen dollars, depend ing to the degreo to which the dry weather h*d affected them, gave in a sum total to tlm city of Thomasvillo of $40.00. Varney Adams and Lymofl Sawyer paid respectively the hums of, four and two dollars each for a night's I lodging and care at tho st iticn house They drank too much A. K. Victor w hitmoro left his horse on the street not hitched and paid therefor $1.00 and rout. Richard Jones, Jim Middleton and Jim McGrilT, all well known hackmen, plead guilty to viola tions of the roles regulating hacks ac the depet. Jake says fie didn’t do any thing but get a drink of water and cost him four dollars. lie thinks lie can find bettor beverages at cheaper prices hereafter. Jesse Estridgc plead not guilty to the same charge and was let off. , On big days like Monday, city court is amusing as it is not edifying. both entatives at Valdosta will l>o 4 W. M. Parker and Shelby Davis, past noble grands of the lodge. Other members will attend probably. The sister order of Kebekahs will also convene at tho same time. Mrs. J. M. Oldham will represent Mildred lodge. Mrs. B Edwards, Mrs. .Tno. Grant, and probably several other prominent Re- be kalis will go ov<*r. To Scotland. Mr. and Mrs Jas., Waft', Misses Mary Ann: and Jessie and Mr. John Watt, loft Thursday for New York, fr in where they sail, at once for Scot land. Air. Chas. Watt, who is now at. Davidson college, will join them before they sail. The family will be away sev eral months. They have the best wish- j ul, * on es of all Thomnsville for a pleasant and safe journey. Dr. R. F. Sweat, a noted Episcopal divine, and Miss Bailey, both of whom have been at the Waveriy for tho win ter, left Tuesday for their home on Rock Island. -Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Despres of Chi cago, who left this week for their home were among Thomawilie’s most point- lar cottages. They are prominent peo- evening from au extended visit to rela- j pie in their western heme and it is hoped ti ves in Columbus ^ j /.ley will return next season. Mrs. O. C. Hall came home Tuesday [r. and Mrs. L. H. Jorger left Tuesday for Atlanta, where Mr Jorger goes to attend tlio Episcopal Conven tion, which is being held in that city. Mr. M. Evans and his two daughters whohave been spending the winter in the city left for their home in Oak Park III. Tuesday. Mr. Evans carried with him tho body of a third daughter who died here some three months ago. For Library While he is in the city conducting tho Teachers institute from June 0 to 10 Mr. Chas. Lane will probably givo sev eral lectures for the benefit of the libra ry. Mr. Lane always draws a house, and the op]K>rtnnitv presented by his presence iu the city for a week is an un usual one. A Card of Thanko. I wish to offer my heartfelt thanks to our kind friends iu Thomasvillo and elrewhere for their kindness shown us in the utllictiou and death of my husband, Jno. B. McKinnon. His child ren also express their gratitude. May God bless you all uml reward you richly in his kiugiloiu. Mrs. Jno. McKinnon. S700 ir. Six Months. Mr ItusM-ll Stringer is at home again from Washington. Russell has boon a page in tho national house, of represen tatives since tho first of November and he has.learned a great deal about his capital and its doings in these months. He received nearly $700 for his half year's labor, lather people join him in thinking this isn’t bad. > the iede^il court hero of E. U Muchcn against the Brunswick and Birmingham railroad has been settled out of court. The railroad purchasing Maclum’s intor r est, the receiver is dismissed. This suit has been of interest to Thomasville people from the fact that the Brunswick nnd Birmingham was recently purchased l»y tho Atlantic and Birmingham. The legal coni plications arising from the suit filed by the ex- president of the former road, at one time threatened to affect the consolida tion and operation, of the two systems aud the amicable settlement will be hailed with joy. Who Knows John Dinkins? Among tho arrivals on the tt: la train j W dnesday cvcuiug was a young woman j who seemed at a loss where to go,* what to do. To friendly inquiries she gave tho answer that sho h^d been liv ing iu Macon, and that her hunio was Mary Dinkins. She said her father’s immu woh John Dinkins and that ho was a resident of Thomas county, hut she did not know of what part. Kind hearted people provided a place for her to stay for a few days as she was tirely without funds. Inquiries are ! ing made for Mr. Dinkins but no one | seems tr> know 1 im. Anyone who does ' will h(i ? p a ivor a i in distress by con veying information as to his where- abonts to this < ffi e. PROTRACTED MEETING. Methodists will Hold Socles of Ser vices Beginning. Sunday. Old Maids Convention Postponed. The ladies in charge of tho proposed “Old Maids Convention’’ have conclud ed that owing to a number of other en tertainments in the very near future, including the commencement exercises, it will not be practicablerender the proposed play at present. However it is only postponed, and will be given at u later date, due notice of which will l*: given. Next Sunday will witness the begin ning of a scries of protracted meetings at the Methodist church. The regular services will lie held on Sunday and spe cial mootings through the week. The meetings will be held twice daily, at 4 o’clock in tho afternoon and -at eight o’clock at night. Rev. K. Read, pastor of the church will be iu charge and will bo assisted for one week by Rev. C. R. Jenkins of Pelham. Both are ministers | ot eloquence and power uud it is conll- 7” 1 dently predicted tliat great good will Mrs. W. Feinberg and children are : come from the meetings, now in New York. They will sj end j The services'*will continue for two the summer in that city, and will also weeks, and some minister will assist Mr. visit Boston nnd Baltimore. ! Read daring the second week. LEFT HUSBAND. Unusual Story of Domestic Tragedy Told by a Doserted Man. A story of domestio tragedy is told by one of the actors iu the case who is here in Thomasville. The story had its cul minatiou in the departure Wednesday morning of Mrs. Ada Coker,a handsome young woman thirty years of age, wlio left on the 8:15 a. m. train for the north on the A. & B. taking with her .two sous aged eight and ten years. The who tells the story is Mr. J. D. Coker, her hnsbaud. And it is as fol low*: “In Alabama fourteen years sgo, we were married. My wife was a Miss Fuller, daughter of a prominent family who are now residents of H&wkiinville, Georgia. We lived happily for a number of years, and were blessed with two sons. Two years ago we moved Monltrie, where Iliad a good position loom fixer iu tlio Monltrie Cotton Mills. I always provided well for my family and uo shadow of domestic infelicity ever fell across our threshold. _ Four months ago at a Christmas entertain meat.. Mrs. Coker met Mr. Frank-Ham mond, a grocer of Monltrie, nnd a man of considerable property inthat vicinity. He was attracted by the youth and beauty of Mrs. Coker and immediately began to pay Iter many' attentions. So marked did i here become that they at' trncted my attention aud I remonstrated with my wife, hut fo‘ ho avail. Filially as a last, resort I decided to move to Thomasvillo where Mrs. Coker might bo removed from Hammond’s in- .flnence. I gave up my position iu the tyfonltrie Mills, nnd came here two week* ago. We rented a cottage on Stevc.us street where we lived uutil Wednesday , Mr. Hammond came to Thomnsville on Tuesday and saw Mrs. Coker, with the result that she decided co leave her homo. She informed roe of her purpose and was deaf to my entreaties to remain at home. She replied that she loved Hammond best and sin was determined to join him. She announced her in tention of faking her, two boys nnd leaving at 8:15 Wednesday morning. This shi* did. She said that she would be joined at Coolidge by Mr. Hammond and that they were to live iu Moultrie. She said he was to pay her living ox- jienscs aud that they would be married as soon us soon us she could get a divorce from me. I do not know whetiior they will do this or not. I am not going to take any legal steps iu the matter, aud only tell this story that others may be warned. I do not know whether or not I will remain iu Thomnsville.” INS AND OUTS BY RAIL Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Robison have re turned to their former homeut Thouias- ville, Mr. Robison having severed his connection with tho Harley Hardware ('o.—Valdosta Times. Rev. J. M. Dodd And wife of LaFny- otte Ga. are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Uobinsou. They will spend some timo here, and at Oairo,whero they will visit Mrs Dodd’s father, Dr. Cook. AND HORSE AND FOOT Pointer* and Personals About Homo. Folk# and Strangers—You and Your Poople and Whore You Are Going. Miss Maude Barlaud is visiting rehv' fives in Piue Park. Mr. George W. Parker was here from, Boston Wednesday. Prof. F B. Watkins made a business trip to Cairo Tuesday. Mr. Lee Neel went down to Way- cross Tuesday on business. J. E. McNair passed through the city en route to Camilla, pit Tuesday. Miss Iren 3 Terry of Atlauta arrived Wednesday morning to visit Ate* Bot toms. Rev. I). H. Parker» Boston's well known Baptist minister .spent- Wednes day in towu. f \ Prof. E. A. Smith principal of the ,Mpjgs High school spent Wednesday in Thomaisville. Miss A. L. McMann was among those \vho x left Tnesday.^She goes t«> her home iu Ombry, 111. FOR RENT—Two new houses, 8 and 9 rooms, cornsr Clay and Harda way atraets. All modern conveniences C. B. Quinn. 5-12-6 JMi&JT. A. Stevens left tor Princeton, IU., yesterday after spending a pleasant winter in Thomasville. • Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Stowart of Way- cross stopped o*>r hi the city yesterday on route to Montgomery, Ala. Miss Stevenson who has been at the Masury Hotel for the past winter left for her home in Chicago Tuesday. FOR SALE—Thoroughbred Berkshire >igs, sired by the celebrated boar. “Co- nmbja’s Lee” from the Vanderbilt herd at BUrmore, N. C. Apply to J. B. Tal bot, Susina, Ga, % Mr. William A. Watt is at home again after a trip to 'jjew York and other northern cities. He reports a pleasant trip. Mr. J. fb Ronntree of Baiwick wm iu town Wednesday- He says he is weU satisfied with the progress of his cam* paign for representative. R. G. Lewis and family loft the first, of tlio week for Thomasif lie whore they will live in the future. The best wish es of their friends hero go with them.— Baiubridgo Search Light. Mrs. I.. Hartsfleld 1ms returned from a two weeks visit to Lake Miccosnkee. Her home is in Kinston N. C. and she is spending some time with her brother Mr. G. W. Herring. , Mr. Robert Foggan who has occupied Miss Mollie Smiths’ cottage for the last four months lias returned to his home in Northwestern Pennsylvania. A good number of Thomasville people havo visited Pine Park this week where a protracted meeting is being conducted br Rev. John E. Brigg-. They report an inspiring setien of meetings. Miss Ethel Cancels * leaves today for Montgomery where she will visit her brother. She will go north before returning home in August. HOUND WpS FOB SALK—Full blood, red bone brer i. $5.00 per pair. Mrs. It. E. L. Spoiled an l Mster Miss Geuio Undorwood, two prominent Ca« mill.iins ]Missed through the city Tues day on tlioir way to Bain Bridge. It will attd a great deal to the interest ot local people in the coming, 1 Teachers* Institute to know tli^t Miss Bessie Mer rill will bo in charge of the music. .LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN—A black maro mule with split in one car. Answers to the name of Kit. Betnnvto Cochran & oou and receive reward. 4-22-4. Mr. Geo. W. Wilson who went over to Montgomery a few days ago with Tom Davenport returned to the ci$jl Tuesday without Tom. Wilson says there was uo fascination there for him, but there is something very fascinating there for Tern. Hog* Strayed. Sow aud six pigs. Mark on sow U split in right ear. P%s unmarked, 9 months old. Will gi\o us reward the cho ce pig of the touch. 5*6*9 Pa vo, Ga. M. Drew. m INDISTINCT PRINT