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THOM AS VILLE
THO^ASVILLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, JUNE id, 1904.
New Series, Vol XIV—No. 45.
GRADUATED.
THOMASVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
GIVES DIPLOMAS.
Mr. Wardlaw Surprised with a vary
-Handsome Gift From tha Teacher*.
Speeche* by Hon. Foadran Mitchell.
Excellent Work by the Pupil*.
School ba* closed and than ia many
a happy hearted child in Thomaaville
today. A few of the teachers too are
drawing long breat^i of relaxation.
The dosing exercises of the public
schools Friday night were attended by a
crowd very much larger than the col
lege chapel conld comfortably accom
modate. The various numbers on the
program at announced Thursday were
well executed and if space would allow
each name would be worthy of especial
mention. The Salutatory by Mr. Gyrus
Mallard was accidentally omitted from
yesterday** program, and to him alone
can particular noice be made. Cy W.
, one of the best boys in his class and he
allowed it by his paper.
The surprise of the evening 'was the
presentation to Superintendent Ward
law of a handsome chair by the teach
era in the school. Rev. Alex W. Beeler
delivered the .gift. Hon. Fondren
Mitchell, as president of the Board Jof
education delivered the diplqps
l auguage befitting the occasion.
Mr. Wardlaw ia popular with his
teachers, and this he must have already
known, but the idea of his being the re-
oipient of so handsome a remembrance
from them was a complete surprise. The
chair is an elegant mahogany prodpc
tiem, and was a more eloquent indication
of his popularity than any mere words
conld have been.
The Board, some of the faculty and
a few guests in addition to the perfor?
mere, w ere seated on the rostrum and
made a brilliant sight.
Visiting at Lumpkin.
Miss Lncle Carroll, who graduated at
Andrew Female College on Wednesday,
la visiting her sister Mrs. Carlisle at
Lumpkin. Miss Carroll was one of the
brightest members of her class and
stood at an enviable altitude. Her
friend* will await her home coming
with great interest.
LADIES CONFERENCE.
Missions? Society Meets In Bain-
brldgo'and IThosnasvIlllans Attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. F. Cook, Mrs. Mon
roe, Miss Alice Groover and Miss Ethel
Spence went, over to Bain bridge Fri
day to attend the meeting of the Wo
man's Foreign Missionary Society of
Sooth Georgia Methodist conference.
Mr. Hunt Here.
Mr. L O. Hunt the incoming Presi
dent of Tonng’s 'Female College, ar
rived in the city from Kentucky yester
day. Mr. Hunt will begin at once his
advertising oampaign and by the first of
Angnst, when he will go' to Virginia for
a short time, he propoees to have the
school filled with prospects.
ATE AND DRANK.
PEOPLE DESTROY LEMONADE
AND LISTEN TO SPEECHES.
Captain Hammond Gives Exhaustive
History of Thomas County and Mata
rs* McLendon, Way, Mitohall, Sin
gletary and Hopkins Talk to the
Picnickers.
Just m the Times-Knterpriae has pre
dicted from the first announcement of
the program, the coanty picnic Friday
was a great success. Experts differ in
their estimation as to how many people
were there, bat, a person gaessing would
hit somewhere between seven hundred
and a thousand.
Big folkti, little folks, fat folks and
politicians from Pavo to Cairo and from
Meigs to Boston were on hand to see
the fun and have a good time.
Mayor Roddenbery presided as master
of ceremonies in his invariably happy
stvle. Captain Hammond, as the lead
ing speaker of the day and the dedi
catory orator, spoke in the morning and
gave facts and figures about Thomas
county which no one had heard before.
Among other interesting facts tl>e Cap
tain stated that the first bridge across
this pact of the OchlocKonee was crossed
by himself just 39 years ago next week
He was happy in hi# style and did what
▼cry few picnic orators are able to do-
kept his audience interested. Facts and
figures about ihe uew.bridge were given,
showing‘ ticwai- before stated iujh#
and surveyed \vhat their county fathers
had j^velt them the ‘universal verdict
wm
After '■ several handled pounds of
satablee and a fewTiogshead of lemon,
ado had been disposed of the s]»akiug
was again resumed.
Messrs. 8. G. McLendon, J. B. Way,
Fondren Mitchell. John Singletary and
H.*W. riophins ♦ere introduced, and
made' talks that were both pertinent
and entertaining.
To Shoot Tallahassee.
Secretary O. W. Cooper, of the Crack
er Gnn Olnb, has accepted thechallenge
of Tallahaseee to engage in a shoot on
the 4th of July.
The oraekershave taken in a gnat
many new members within the past ten
daye and they .are practicing witli mnoh
enthusiasm.
Thomasvlllo Shoe Co. Offer a Fre#
The ThomasviUe Shoe Co. always
was a hustling oonoem. They offend
several days ago to give a ires railroad
ticket to their patron who should come
nearest to guessing, the amount of their
cash sales for the month of June.
In the nine days that have already
passed, the scheme has proven itself a
Winner. This conld hardly keep from
being the case, when one considers that
it costa him absolutelyyiothing to take a
guess. The Shoe company offerebar-
gaine anyway, and for every dollar that
a persofi spends with them, they allow
one guess. They give the figures of
their casli tales for the corresponding
month in 1908 and 1902 as a guide.
The contest will close on June 20th.,
and at any time after that he mhy
choose, some person will bo getting a
free trip to St. Louis.
PAVO PUBLIC SCHOOL.
Miss Birdie Strickland Dlaa last Weak
and Is Laid to RsaL
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Miss Birdie Strickland, the fifteen
year old daughter of Mr uud Mrs J D
Strickland of near Pavo passed avfay
last Thursday afternoon, the 2nd at 2
o'clock. All that her loving parents and
friends conld do was dquo for lier, hnt
it was. Gtid's will that her spirit should
leave' all that was mortal, nud' wend its
way through the unknown realms above.
Mr and Mrs Strickland have the sym-
Times-Entcrprise, 900 feet long and to . I
I »wd f i'u|4 off prthy of all in their bereavoment. And
may God comfort them in their deepest
hour at grief.
To Boston.
Dr. McIntosh left Monday
morning f dr Atlanta City New Jersey to
attend the meeting of the American
Medical Association. From there Dr.
McIntosh will go to Boston to spend
several weeks investigating the work
of the Harvard University hospital. He
will retorn home thelatter part of
this month.
Court Today. >
The regular criminal term of county
court will be held at the court house to
day. There are some 38 cases on the
docket, and it is expected that the term
will last two daya
NEW BUILDINGS.
Two Houses Being Built at Berwick.
Church Finished.
Berwick lias a steady growth. Messrs.
H. L. Davis and H. W. Massey have
each traded with Contractor Sikes
build them a residence and are placing
the material on the gronnd.
Mrs. B. E. Pierce, of Atlanta, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. S, E. San
chez, ha* returned to her home.
Elder R. H. Jennings of Dawson, Ga..
filled the appointment for Elder R. H.
Berwick Saturday and Sunday.
Messrs J. B. Hicks and J. E. Barrow
had the misfortune to lose bv tire, a
good deal of fencing around their plan
tations Sunday.
Contractor Sykes has turned over the
keys to the Methodist chnroh. The
chnrch is now ready for use except the
pewB, which will be supplied goon. Rev.
T. B. Kemp wilt preach at tlie new
chnrch the fonrth Sunday. .
Mr. Frank Barrett is at home this
week on the sick list. f
Mrs. J. R. Wiike, and her little
daughter Florrie, returned from Mill-
town where they have been visiting,
Monday.
Mrs. Eliza Braswell, of Pavo, is visit
ing relative* here this week.
Miss Clifford Davis, of Meigs is an
attractive visitor here this week.
Pavo public school closed lust Fri
day. It hud a very prosperous session
nndur the management of Prof J L
Barns, principal, and Mis* Annie Ren
froe, assistant We l^iak them a pleas
ant vacation. And a certain young man
wislios tlie assistant a speedy return.
Luther Berwick who has for some
time had a position is at home nursing
a vaccinated arm.
Dr J. Frank Harris aud his son Frank
retained Tuesday from St. Louis.
Miss Pearl Edmonson of Tallokus was
in town shopping Monday.
Miss Bertha Roberta. visited Pavo on
Monday. Come again.
Little Misses Rosebud English and
Benlali Horn, returned from a short
visit to Moultrie Tuesday. Delta.
HONORED.
TABLET TO BE ERECTED TO
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Aeftolutlon of Thanks to The Commis
sioners for Thoir Fslthful Services
Committee Appointed to Erect the
Tsblet.
At the county picnic “Friday, after
everybody had seen tho great bridge for
themselves, and Captain Hammond had
dedicated it, a mast graceful act was
done.
A resolution was unanimously passed
thanking the present board of county
commissioners for their faithful services,
and for their foresight in building a
bridge of such substantial qualities.
As a token of this appreciation, it was
moved and carried that Mayor Rodden
bery, as master of ceremonies, appoint
committee to provide a stone tablet at
some place near tho bridge on which
should be cut the names of tho commis
sioners qud of Braytou Singletary, the
county bridge builder
Mayor Roddenberry auuounced this
committee yesterday to bp as follows:
Capt. W. M. Hammond, chairman.
.Messrs. T. S. Coplen, C. M. Robinson,
R. P. Doss, H.^TI. Gaddy and Remer
Singletary. These gentlemen will rai*$
funds by popular subscription or other
wise and purchase a suitable tablet
that tho uaraps of E. M. Smith, W. A.
Pringle, J. Q. Bryant J. D. Barrow,
H. C. Copeland aud Braytou Sin-
gletyry may go down tojposterity carry
ing the honor that they so richly tie
serve. t
TO LENGTHEN SIDETRACK.
Merrillville Will Probably Have Bet
ter Shipping Facilities.
We learn through Madam Humor that
the A. & B. By. authorities have de
cided to increase the sidetrack facilities
at oar -station. On account of the al
ready large shipping interest, together
with the large melon crop about ready
to be moyed this is made neoessary.
The sidetrack will be lengthened here
about fljre hundred feet, a very wJM.
move.
INSTITUTE. *
TEACHERS GATHER TO CON
SULT AND STUDY.
Mr, IChaa. Lana, Expert in Charga,
Dos* Good Work-Large Number of
Teachora Enrolled and Groat Intar-
aat Monlfoatod—• Complete Program.
NOT A CANDIDATE.
Mr. L. B. Buntln Will Not Run For
Tax Receiver.
Pavo, Ga., Jnoe 8, '04.—It having
been rumored that I am, or will b
candidate for tax receiver, I take this
means of informing my friends that I
will not be a candidate. Mr Johu F
Howard, tlie present incumbent, has
held the office only one term and has, so
far as I know, filled the offloo entirely
satisfactorily,therefore I think in justice
to him that he shoold be reelected an
other time without opposition.
L. B. Bi vnv.
Prof. I Cochran Hunt, who lias bec-u
elected by tlie Presbytery of Macon to
the presidency of tile Young Female Col
lege at ThomasviUe, • spent yesterday
and last night in the city, the guest o
Rev. W.H. Ziegler, pastor of the Pres
byterian chfircli. Prof.ITtyit is a native of
Virginia bnt has been teaching in Ken
tucky for several years. He is an ex-
perinced and successful teacher, and
those who know him confidently pre
dict that Yonng Female College will
floorish under hi* administration.—Al
bany Herald.
Hr. J. V. Read passed throngli Thom-
asviUe Tuesday on his way to Valdoa-
to. Mr. Readiaatate secretary of tlie
Y. M. C. A. He reports the movement
tor an aaaociation at Vaidoata to be pio-
greaaing splendidly.
Miss Agnes Owens, of near Boston
and Miss Gertrude Gaskins of Pavo, two
of Thomas ooonty’s fair teachors, spent
several hours in our (owu Monday on
route to Thomaaville, where they go to
attend the Teachers Institute.
Mrs. Wilson Davis of Pavo, after a
visit to relatives in aud near Metcalfe,
spent the day here last Thursday on her
retain home.
Mrs, Liza Clay of Metcalfe, returned
home Tuesday after a brief visit to her
sister Mrs. J. W. Wilton. *
We are glad to see onr worthy mayor
N. E. Turner ont again. He ha* been
confined to his|room for several daya.
Rev. J. W. Wills Pastor of the Meth
odist church filled Ills regular appoint
ment here last Sunday. He was greet
ed by an appreciative audience at each
service. .
Remember tlie singing next Sunday.
All mmuc lovers and others who with
to come have a cordial invitation to be
present.
Prof. W. J. Mathews attended tlie
Thomas county Institute at Thomas-
ville Monday.
Mr. E. M. Yonng was a ThomasviUe
visitor Tuesday.
Dr. Herty Hera.
Dr, Clias. H. Herty was in the city
Tuesday for a few boors. Dr. Herty
aud his famUy made ThomasvUle their
headquarters for a time last year and
formed very many oloae friendships. The
famUy is' now In Florida. Dr. Herty
report* hi* government work on turpen
tine and pine tree preservation to be
progressing well. j
The Thomas county teacher’s insti
tute for 1904, ia an assured success. Mr.
Chas. Lane, the expert in charge, is
trnly an expert, and he kept tilings in
an interesting swing all day Monday.
The great difficulty with a teacher’s in
stitute, as with Aiost any other summer
institutions, is in holding the attention
and interest of tl,ie audience. Mr. Lane
intersperecs just enongh of his charuo.
torlstic humor iuto tlie monotony to
give it spice.
At nine o'clock Monday morning
Mr.. Lane opened tho exercises with
prayer. After several selections by the
choir under the leadership of Miss Bes
sie Merrill, Commissioner Maclean in
troduced Mr. Lane and the institute was
ready for business.
Mr. W. W Linton, one of the best
known teachers in the connty, was
made secretary and he will keep min
uter throngli the session.
Owing to the absence of a pre-arrang
ed program, the work assnmed a gene
ral introdnevory nature. Spelling ana
reading were discussed, and Mr. Lane
gave it as his opinion that English is the
most important study in onr schools. In
tills he was generally agreed with by
tlie teachers and the public.
An interesting discussion, bringing
ont friendly differences in opinion, arose
over the harmless word “candy”'as to
whether standing alone it could be call
ed a pare of speech. Tile verdict of the
expert was tliat neither it nor any other
word could be classed as a part of speech
until it was pat into a sentence.
Closing music was gi-en by Misses
Bessie Reddick and Nettie Sampson.
Aftei the appointment of Mr.' W. H,
Searcy and Miss Bessie Merrill as critics,
adjournment waa taken for tlie noon
hoar.
AFTERNOON HE8RION.
Tlie leading feature of the afternoon
was tlie reading of a paper on the “Ad.
vantages of a GradedJOocrse of Study, “
by Prof. Chat D. Read. Mr. Read Isa
deep and thoughtful writer, and hi*
paper waa what the teacher* mark on
their report card* "Excellent” this being
their maximum grading.
The expert introduced the subject of
geography and made an unusually hu
morous torn to it. Music by Miss Red
dick closed the program.
THOeE ENROLLED.
At tlie close of the Monday afternoon
session tlie signatures of an even thirty
teachers appeared on the roll. They
were Messrs. Clias. Lane, J. O. Ward-
law, Tim. F. Graves, W. H. Searcy,
Clias. D. Read, A, G. Harrell, Levy Wil
liams, W. J. Matthews, B. J. Parish, R.
L-Redfearu, S. L. Heald, L. W. Rigs
by, J. L. Collier, J. L. Cook, and Fred
G. Rose: Misses Bessie Merrill, Goldie
Sasser, Mamie Sasser. ElUe Math, Jen
nie Barnette, Bettie Monk, Della Mac
Googan. Mary J. (hnitli, Lilia Forest,
Jnlia Gibson, Agues Owens, Gertrude
Gaskin, Bessie Reddick, Erie Hand, Elia
Quailes.
TO CONSTITUTE CHURCH.
Revs- Sealer, White and Briggs go
to Pine Park. /
The new Baptist church at Pine Park
will he constituted Friday. Rev Alex
W. Bealer will go over to preach the
sermon and Rev. Tom White will read
articles of faith, and otherwise partic
ipate in the exercise*. Rev. Briggs
recently conducted a series of meet
ings at Pine Park that resulted in mncli
good. A church there waa badly needed,
owing to the distance of all other
churches, and tlie good people of the
neighborhood got together and built a
substantial ho me.
CROSS ROAD SCHOOL-.
Closing Examines Attended by lm-!
mans* Crowd.
Tlie cloaiDg exercises of. the Cross
Roads school, 12 miles east Of Thomas.
ville, near Barwick, were a great suo-
They began at eight o’clock on Friday
night and were not finished anti! half
past two. An immense crowd of soma
8(0 people attended from many sec
tions. Mr. Levy Williams, who taaght
the school most successfully has receiv
ed many oongratnlations on tlie unusual
success of his commencement; the pro
gram was as follows;
Song by the school—" Welcome.”
Dialogue—"Mother Goose.”
"Little Rosebuds”—by six very small
girls.
"A Mayday”—by nine little girls.
"Christmas WislieB” by five girls and
five boys.
Doll show by seven girls. *
Dialogue—"The King’s Supper.*
Dialogue—"Lena’s Dream.”
Hand drill by 8 boys and 8 girls (very
small children.)
"The Eight Wishes”—by six girls and
two boys.
Dialogue—"Choosing vocations.
Dialogue— 1 “Youthful Dissipation.”
Dialogue—"Mother’s Club." *
Dialogqg—"Foolish Habit.”
Dialogue—"Gloea of School.”'
Voice of the months.
Dialogue—"Tills Will Do.”
Tlie rainbow, by seven girl*.
Representation of (heThirteen States.
Flag drill by sixteenjgiris.. ,
Dialogue—“Onr duties. ” ,
Recitation by James." Holland—“Tlie
Boy’s Protest.” i
Recitation by Miss Mattie ,No*mUh—
'The Girl's Protest’’
Dialoguo—-Exercising an Evil Spirit'
Dialogue—"Imaginary Potetsiont."
"Measure for Measure.”—'a dialogue.
Bnnoh of Flowers by teven girls, ,
Dialogue—How tho Story Grew,”
pialogue—''Uncle Sam,”
Dialogue—"Matrimonial Advertise,
lent.”
Dialogue—“Rainey bay.”
Dialogue—"Teat that Told."
"Three Enigma*”—by three yonng
idles. —
Dialogue -"Borrowing Neighbors.” J
Dialogue—-Sniggles Family.”
Recitation—Miia Ida Yonler on -Fa.
male Snfferage.”
Dialogue—"Quarrel of the flower* by
ten girls.”
Recitation, "Crown of Mothers Tean”
—Ida Voider,
Dialogue, "America’s Birthday Par
ty”—Nine Girls.
"Hoop Drill”—Twelve Girts.
Recitation, "Rook of Ago*”—MiiirLe
ta Vann
Tableau—“Rook of Ages" four scenes.
ANOTHER PROTEST. S3
r 1
Voter Wlsna* Representatives to On
Without Paste* and Avoid Ap
pearance ef Evil.
Times-EntrrprUt. *
Thomas County, Jane We are
glad to see. one voter enter hit protest
against onr representatives accepting
free passes. The people of Thomas
connty would he proud of her represen
tative* if tlicy would only avoid "the
appearance of evil? and have manhood
enough to sacrifice self interest for the
honor aod dignity of Georgia,
Some very important railroad legis
lation Is likely to come before the
legislature and we do not want any.
body’* atrtnga on onr -'watchdogs.”
By all meant let ns hear from onx
candidates for the legislature. Signed.
V«ra».
Messrs. G.J A. Wight, W. M. Sear
cy, O. M. Butler, T. W. Wood, W.H.
Sanders and B. W. Adkins, Were •
party of prominent Gaiip people who
visited ThomasviUe Tuesday, Most of
them came over to see the ball game
with Camilla, , 5 c
