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THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER, ir. tqoj
THOMAKVU.LE TIME", VOL,
THOMASVILLE ENTERMWJ
Affairs at Meiggs.
New York Gives 206,000 Majority to Roosevelt. West Virginia, Connecticnt, and
\ Other Doubtful States are Republican, Roosevelt says he
will not Run Again. A Landslide.
-OFFICIAL RETURNS
THOMAS COUNTY
Parker's Meiority Increased. Con
gressman Grtgga Led the Ticket-
The official returns c« the nations!
election were consolidated at the coot t
houre here Wednesday by'the manage!#
of the several precincts
The-Watson vote was somewhat
lighter than had been expected, two
districts giving him uo vote at alt. and
another only one vote. The Pavo peo-"^
pie are rejoicing over the fact thaj
one tingle Republican vote was
their district.
The snpporters of Judge Parke;
pleasantly surprised at the healthy.
JorTty he received over the entfia-fMd,
hit vote being more than a hundred
greater than t hat of Roosevelt and Wat
son combined.
' Judge GiigR*li>«)iflaTity was again
attested -by the complimentary jfTete
given Jim* TbegenUB congressman
their electoral votes are as follows:
Colorado 0
California
Counecticat. ’. 7
Delaware... *1
Idaho (24,OOOy 3
Illiuois (200,000) 27
In liar a (30,OOO) 13
Iow^( 100,000) •• ..18
Kansas (50,000) -. 10
Maine...., 0
Maryland., 8
Massachusetts ((50.000) 10
Michigan H
Minnesota (170,000) H
Nebraska s
Blfcouri ...18
Montana 3
led the entire field by twenty voles.
Tlie following is the official table;
- Par- Wat- Roose-
Pavo W
Unrphy
Boston 188
Cairo 142
Ways
*.,- .kerb Mfh. ■ volt.
Oclilockonee 88
Metcalfe. 84
Spence.... *
Duncanville
Thomssville 380
Glasgow 31
Total.. €03 85
Swallow Prohibitionists, 8.
The Result In Georgia
Atlanta,"Ga., Nov. 10. 19(4.
The (tale of Georgia give* a majority
of what is estimated at midnight, to be
'40,000 tor Parker, tfatson'a expected
strength did not develops. A good
si led colored vote was cart Tor Roose
velt.
Hatnshire ' 4
ew Jersey (70.000) 13
ew York(300,000) ,....39
St,Dakota (15,000)...5 4
Ohio (130,000 23
Oregon (13,000) : 4
Pennsylvania (335,000) 84
Rhode Island 4
3. Dakota (18.000).. 4
Utah 3
Vermont 4
Washington, 28,000 5
W. Virginia '
Wisconsin 1 1
Wtointng, 8.000 8
This is a total of 343 votes, 01 more
than McKinley received in 1900. The
,ry to a choice la 239.
ne*4ain for Parker are: -
Alabama.. 11
Arkansas, 40,000 — 9
Florida S( „
Georgia, 40.000 .....1...10
Kentucky, 13,000 18
LonlsUna, 35,000 9
Mississippi, 50,000 10
N. Carolina. 80,000 \ 12
South-Carolina 9
Tennessee..., 12
Texas 18
Virginia ."T.ll
This gives Parker 183 votes.
At midnight Tuesday night the election
re tarns indicated a landslide for Roose
velt and the Republicans. His election
is nndonbtedly assured and tliere it
nothing bnt gloom for the Democrat*
in the result for the national ticket.
The state tickets of the Democrats all
ran well. A number of Democratic
governors, notably Folk of Mtssonri,
There were many interesting feature#
of the election, mot) of them ak'd ones
to Democrats. Among, them is the
fact that chairman Cawherd of the
Congressional campaign states that the
Republican majority in Congress will
be increased. 'Troy, the only city in
the state of Nehr York that gave Bryan
a majority went for Roosevelt.' lathe
New York gubernatorial campaign,
Higgins, Republican-, won an unexpect
ed victory over Herrick whose election
had been practically conceded. La
Vollette, who faced a factional fight in
the Republican party was re-elected
governor of Wisconsin'. In short the
election was the biggest Republican
landslide in years.
Folk Pulls Through
The Democratic nominee for governor
Adam, of Colorado and Douglass of | ofMUi(mri> Joseph W. Folk, has palled
Massachusetts are. elected I t | iroog ^ hie reform record and, with
The state* certain in the Republican ,heremainder of the Democratic ticker,,
colamn, their probable majorities and ; i < safety elected.
Bell Elected,
The only congressional fight of inter
est ip Georgia was in the ninth district
\vere Thomas Beil, Democrat,. was op
posed by James M. Ashley, Republican.
A Republican-Populist combine en
dangered Beirs'seat. but he whh elected
by a small majority.
Rioting In West Virginia
There was continued riotiug ilt the
polls, all da#r in West Virginia.
Some Bright Spots
Senator Lodge concedes the election
of Win. L. Douglas, Democratic candi
date for Governor ot Massachusetts.
It seems that Adams, Democrat hat
been elected over Peabody, Colorado’s
war governor of Cripple Creek fame.
Douglats has majority of 50,000, the
biggest Democratic victory ever won in
Massachusetts, though Roosevelt carries
the state by (D.000.
Another Parker Telegram.
Rosemont, Esopns, N. Y.y
Theodore Roosevelt, Washington, D C.
The people have approved of yoar ad
ministration. 2 heartily congratulate
yon. 4
Alton B Barken*.
To this President Roosevelt replied
I thank yon for your congratulations.”
ROOSEVELT WON'T RUN
FOR THIRD TERM
Washington, D, G, Hot. 8, 1904.
At eleven o'clock tonight President
Roosevelt said to a parly of newspaper
men v On 4th of March I will have
served 8 1-3 years, which constitutes my
1st term. A wise constitution Iknits
the presidential administration to
terms. Uuder no circumstances will I
be a candidate for another term.
ELECTION AFTERMATH
SHOWS GREAT LANDSLIDE
The complete returns of the national
election came in at three o’clock yester
day morning. The total shows {hat
Roosevelt has 325 electoral votes and
Parker 151. Colorado, Maryland aud
all the other states that were doubtful
at midnight Tuesday toppled into the
Republican column with the single ex
ception of Missouri who joined her
sitters of the solid south.
In tlie congressional elections the Re-
e iblicaus landed 225 men and the
eurocrats 138 This gives the, G. O
P. a majority of an even 100 in the next
boose.
(By J. S. Searcy.)
Mrs. W H. Boiwell spont Tuesday in
Camilla.
j Dr. E. L. McTyre l*-ft Tuesday for an
' extended visit to Augusfa, and other
points in t he state Augusta is his old
tramping ground, and we wish for turn
the return many pleasant reminiscences.
Miss Emma Boswell came home fimn
Young Female College sick a few days
since. She is now convalescent and
will return to her school duties in a
short time.
Miss Alice Ca-ter afser a short stay
with friends in Thnmasvllle has return
ed home
Mr. M. H, Atkinson and Mr. C. R.
Hudgings made a business trip to Thom
asville Tuesday.
Mr, M. B. Saunders, of Cairo, has
opened up his stock of fancy and staple
groceries. He occupies the storo for
merly kept by VV. H. Vanlandingham.
Mr. T. F. Dyson made a business trip
to Thomasville this week.
The towu authorities are doing their
whole duty in the matter of cleaning the
town. Decayed lumber, paper and
thonsandsof oyster and sardftie cans
and other unsightly staff will be carted
out of town and the reputation of the
town and its authorities will be re
established.
Miss Man J a Sutton, of Cairo, arrived
Wednesday and will spend sometime
her Bister, Mrs. T. F. Dyson.
The warehouse seems to be a fact.
The ground was cleared yesterday and
the work has begun tfho building will
bd of brick and will be fireproof.
Mr. W. E. Daren and wife of Thom
as file, visited the family of his father,
Mr. W. A. Daren, of tl\is place Sun
day.
“Speaking of good farming” a gen
tleman said, “R. J. Laster, is one of
them. “ He sold this year from sevens
teen acres eleven bales of cottou of 500
poauds average, besides he made plenty
of rice, corn aud potatoes, Noting the
fact that we had no rain here for three
months daring growing season this was
an excellent yield.
Mr. N. F. Howell, living on the plar e
of Mr. W. M. Davis did quite as well as
Mr. Laster. These are two excellent
citizens and both read the Times Enter-
prise. . f
Incidentally Mr. Joseph Sasser, of
sirup fame, placed a quart bottle of his
choicest diamond drip ayrop. It was
choicest quality, dear as honey, and
thick enough to “pile.”
Mrs. J. E. Hatcher and her two
dsnghters, Misses Clara and Nannie, of
Atlanta are spending sojne time with
the* family of Mr. J. W. Jackson, north
west of town.
Mrs. F. E. Daren, of Thomasville, is
visiting her sons, Messrs. W. A. and G.
L. Daren.
PAVO POINTS.
(By Caray McGraw )
Dr J. Frank-HarriB the most enter
prising citizen of Pavo has moved in
the new ap-to-date drag store on the
corner of Harris and Main street. His
drug store is fitted up with the latest
fixtures aud would be a credit* to a
mncii larger town. He ia also president
of the Pavo Trading Co. who is opening
np a complete line of general merchan
dise iq his old stand.
Miss Mary Horne and Mr. Leak of
Boston visited Miss Mary Hodge last
Sunday.
Miss Maud Mathews returned from
Atlauta last week accompanied by her
cousin Mi*; Mmd Mathews of Atlanta.
Miss May Edmonson will begin teach
ing at the Edmonson school hoa*e Mon
day.
Hopson and Redfeam have moved up
in the ttow brick building owned by D.
M. Adams & Co.
Mr. Hngii C. Ford and Mr. Percy
Harris called on the Misses Rountrees
list Sunday.
Mr.*H. R. McGrow and J. E. O’Neal
have consolidated their barber business
and ask everybody to give them /a
triSfc.6*
Mr. T. Bri2* of near this place moved
to town this week. Everybody extends
to him a cordial welcome.
Mrs. O. R Cromaitie will leave this
week for i’nrkey Cheek, Fbt£fo visit
her neice, Mrs. Smith, who is very sick.
r>
Mr. Perry Harris received quite a
warm reception Tuesday night on his
way home after he hid bid his girl
goodbye. It seems tliat someone want
ed to impress on him that lie was in the
wrong p-w. Thi Impression was made
with roots.
Coalidge News.
We are having some fine weather a
this time. It seems to be favorable to
the svrup makers.
(Mr W. B, Brim and wife of Pelham
were here this week visiting Mrs. Brim's
parents Mr' and Mrs. B. F. Megahee.
Mt. Brim went to the river the other
dtfand killed a couple of fine trout.
One of them weighed 7 1-3 pounds.
Mr. JJegahee has had a large crowd
nearly every night since he started lo
work in hts syrup. He gives everybody
cordial iuvilaiion to come and make
themselves at home. He will be work
ing nntil Saturday.
Mrs, Megsliee h is been sick for some
time but the is reported to be some bet-
ter at this time.
Miss Tabitha Doran of Thomasrille is
here spending n while with her cousins
the Misses Evans'.
Miss RUa Nesmith >.f big Creek spent
a short timi with relatives here re
cently.
This placo has never been on a
Thomasville, Ga,, Nov. 9, 1904.
To Whom It May Concern; —
We, the Committee appointed to audit tjie balloting iti the
Tim£S;Enteki’I5ISE Voting Contest, and to declare the winner,
do hereby certify that we have carefully examined the reebrds
and find that the Contest was conducted entirely fairly to all
parties concerned, and we declare the winner to be Miss Alice
Carter, she having received 54,560 votes, her next nearest com
petitor, Miss Minnie William*having received 47,980 votes.
M. R. Mallkttf,
J. U. Hamdi.kton,
, M. M. Cooper.
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The big contest reached its close last
nigbt with a pryrolehnic display of
heavy voting. Three men were kept
busy all the afternoon receiving and
checking votes.
The Times-Enterprise building was
surrounded by a half hundred or more
enthusiastic friends of the young ladies,
when the voting closed at the firs'
stroke of nine on the city clock. The
committee went immediately to work
with Dr. 51. R. Mallette as chairman,
Mr, M. Mi Cooper secretary and Mr. J.
R, Iiambletop of hleigs as teller. 1 The.
result’of the hard fought contest show-
edMissAllce Carter,the beautiful dabgh-
ter of Mr Tom Carter of MelgB, to be
the winner, and she will leave for St.
Louis within the neat few days. Se
cond only to 51irs Carter is Mini Minnie
Williams of this city. Thongh no offer
of a second prize had been made, the
Times-Enterprise feels that the splendid
race mode by Miss Williams deserves
recognition. Accordingly she will be
presented with either a handsome dia
mond ring or a beautiful gold watch„
both of which are on exhibition at Mr.
L. H. Jorgerhjjewelry store on Broad,
street. 0 t
That the contest was a magnificent: 1
suecefBgqes without saying. It was
exciting flow the very beginning but
was conducted with entire good feeling. -
The committee has testified to its abto-
lute fairness. The reejrds. vote# and-
cash hook of the Times Enterprise Irons .
the Arst u the last day of the contest."
are open to the inspection of interested Jfk '
parlies.
Tiie final standing of the leaders was
: follow*-
• theStcndlrg.
Miss Alice Carter, Meigs W560 ,
" Minnie Williams..* 47980-
" Jane Vann, Boston 10880-
" May Bets Slater -10560' I
" Jonnle Brown, Cairo..'.... 738#
“ Edna Vamedoe... 8430
" 'Mattie Thomas, Metcalfe. 159#
" Lot lie Evans, Coolldgo... 1385
*
CITY VOTES ON
LIGHTS AND SEWERS
Exoltlng Municipal Campaign Will
Hava Culmination ToDay.
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES
. BY ELKS LODGE
oity will say by their suffrage whether
or not they wish the olty to incur a
debt of (86,000 for a municipal electric
light plant, and whether or not bonds
•hall be issned to the amount of 435,000
for the purpose of building a sewer In a
part of town now without that con-
"boom,” lmt has grown steadily since yenieuce.
its Inception. Several splendid rest-1 xhe leader# of both feroposttions have
dences are now in course of construe- j .greed upon a ticket to bo used. Both
tion, and the lumber for others 11 being j propositions will appear in the follow-
plaoed. Besides these a stock company; £„„ torm
is forming to bnild a two story badness
block. The structure will he of brick
and will add much to the ‘ looks of the
place. „ ,
Messrs. W. H. Vanlandingham, Ed
Hurst, Sam and Dock Sutton spent Sun
day at Cairo, their old home.
Instead of a teachers meeting at the
Baptist cbnrch next Sunday, there will
be an election of teachers for the various
classes. Every member of the church
aud Sunday school will take notice and J
be present.
Wanted —The names of all the boys
in Meigs, over ten years old who do not
smoko cigarettes.
Next Sunday wilt probably be the last
sermon that Rev. O. R. Jenkins will
preach at the Methodist clinrch. He is
mnch loved by his congregation and the
people generally aud we sincerely hope
that he will be returned to this place by
the confirm c *.
Mr. G, W. Vnlford. yrho was badly
hurt In a runaway tv s'ill. couffted to
his room.
The members of Thomasville Lcdge-
n-amber 888 B. P. O. E. met Wednesday
afternoon at their lodge room at a qnar-
This is the day that the voters of tl e ’ to three o’clock, and marched iu a
bady to the site of their home at corner
of Jackson and Crawford streets. Here
they fonnd a number of ladiesand gen
tlemen assembled and the officers of the
lodge proceeded to lay the cornerstone ;
of the building.
The work of the ritual wae carried /
on t by Exalted Rnler Cooper, Chaplain
Whitney, and the members of the lodge.
Miss Nellie Pringle acted aa organist.
Secretary Harry Ainsworth reads short
history of the lodge. This together f
with some old audgnodern coins, copies -1 ]
ot the Times-Enterprise and Press, son- -"
vepireof various members etc, were ,
placed in the corner stone.
Mr. S. A. Roddenbery in a brief talk * -
of fire mimnes outlined some of the
principles of the order and some of the ,
plans for the building. A singing ot the j
olosing ode brought to a close, a most-
pleas tut occasion.
For Bonds.
Against Bonds,
,For incurring debt for light plant.
Against incurring debt for light plant.
There will alsobealineof Instruction
telling the voter to strike ont the propo
sition for which he does not wish to
vote,
Ochlockonee Items.
(By J. F. Singletary.)
Welt, election is all over and now
every man is looking onr for no 1.
Syrop is still' coming in by great
loads. Several oars of nyrnp was ship-
pid from here last week and this.
Mrc J. W. Daren isilie goes*of her
ptreuls Ur. and Mrs. J. N. Bulloch this
weik.
D. R. Wilder weDt up to Pelham
Weluesd ty to ship a car of syrup frem
that place. j
An 0 - t the ThorankviSle goers, on
Wedueslay, was C D. Cardin, P. R.
Braswell. J. W. Hughes, J. H. Antler-’ '
inn, W. D. Sills, ”W. M. Sanders, and
J. H. Norton who carried down th
election papers.
Congressman Griggs was a visitor to
onr town last week, the guest of Mr. f
and Mrs. M{. D. .Sills.
Mrs L. M. Long is visiting in
cota Fla. (his week.
Messrs. Chestnut an* Cardin,
seription agents for the Times E
prise have given everybody a chance tl
Week 10 pay their subscription
rake a guess at the “ands,” bei
voting tor the most popular, ye
lady.
somebody is going to got
Ochlockonee this month.
