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MAY 4, 1000.
At GOLD MINE.
Several TliomasviUe Men Will Go to
Colorado to Inspect.
Rev. D. H. Parker, of
seen on the streets
on Wednesday.
A. E. Smith, one of ^Valdosta’s
prominent young attorneys, was In
the city on business Wednesday.
Judge J. F. Stone and Solicitor
Cain, of Qrady county, were among
.the recent prominent visitors
Thomasvllle.
Miss Jessie Halre, who has been
the guest of Mrs. N. J. Smith, leaved
today for her home in Chattahoo
chee.—Batnbridgo Tribune.
Miss Ollle Miller and her cousin,
Mrs. William J. Miller, who has
been her guest tor the winter, leave
today for Peek Island, Maine, for
' the summer.
Mr. Jim Smith, who has been on
the road for a Valdosta' buggy Arm,
has efflmged to an Ohio house, but
will still make his headquarters in
Thomasvllle.
E. M. Malletto sold at public sale
yesterday for the executor, the
Foote place on Crawford street, next
to Mr. Kuder’r, to Mitchell H. Dick
ey, who will make It his home.
Miss Ollle Rogers, Miss Pearl Rob
erts, Miss Minnie Thomas, Miss Hat
tie Thonpisr-Mr. W. A. Rogers and
Mr. Davis, all of Meigs, have been the
Chautauqua guests of Mr. and Mrs.
B. H. Warren.—Albany Herald.
(From Friday’s Dally.)
A load of live pork and a wagon
of congealed moisture had a Joint
debate on lower Jackson'street yes
terday morning. Honors are even.
[The horses drawing several pigs oh
was-a farmer’s wagon started out on
tour of discovery. They met an
uncharted, obstacle In the shape of
the one-mule delivery wagon of the
Thomasvllle Ice Co. The left hind
wheel was amputated from the wag
on, and the Ice mule Joined the plg-
borses In a canter. TEe whole for
mation was soon recaptured without
serious damage, but things were live
ly for a white. .
COWS ARE DYING.
Mr. Ernest Ayer has received a
letter from bis brother who lives In
..San Francisco. The western man
and his wife were not hurt, but lost
all their belongings, and have been
living since the quake beneath an
umbrella and three quilts.
Mr. W. N. Taylor and family, who
have been at Miss Blackshear’s for
several weeks, left yesterday after
noon for their home In Portland,
Me. Mr. Taylor was much pleased
with .Thomasvllle and hopes to re
turn next year.
Mr. J. B. Reynolds, of this city,
will open up a Job printing estab
lishment In Pelham next week. He
Is an experienced typo, ' -having
worked In this office, and later In
Atlanta. Hla partner Is T. T. Ro
land, whp has also worked here.
T. C. O’Keefe, a travsllng man,
well known In Thomasvllle, Is now
In San Frandaco. He writes Mr.
C. T. Stewart that the deitruetton
In the stricken city is worse than
pen can describe, but that charity
has been so generous that no one Is
hungry.
Chautauqua Tourist Cracks Head
On Crosstie.
(From Friday’s Dally.)
Travelers on the 10: SO train yes
terday morning report an accident
at Meigs, which may result seriously
Tor H. Dennard, of that place,
was returning from Chautauqua,
and seemed sick and unable’to take
care of himself. ' He was assisted
from the train and endeavored to
walk dowp the track unaided. He
fell, striking his head against a
crosstie and Inflicting a serious
wound. Physicians were summoned
and after dressing the cranium, time,
the great healer was‘left to do hla
work.
-. AID MONEY REFUSED.
Only Known Instance Relief Money
Being Returned From San
Francisco.
The only Instance that has to
Atr been made public of aid for
Bagt Francisco sufferers being re
fused was brought to the at*
tentton of C. M. Strong of the local
weather bureau, who yesterday had
returped to him a certain amount
which , he contributed to the aid of
■the members of the weather bureau
corps at San Francisco. \
t great earthquake on the
Pacific slope every one connected
with the weather bureau agreed to
contribute 1 per cent, of his April
salar^ for the relief of those con
nected with the Ban Francisco office.
The letters returning the various
amounts stated that the whether bu
reau corps at San Francisco did not
«-tffer to any great extant, and so the
roney was returned with thanks.
The total amount given wan $6,000.
Suggested They Be Put Up'Till Rain
Falls.
A visitation of silent death from
an unknown cause such as Invaded
the cow colony of Thomasvllle sev
eral years ago threatens to return.
Two valuable cows have died sud-
denly within the past Jew days. Mrs.
Y. MacIntyre lost a handsome
Jersey, and an unknown cow was
found dead In H. W. Hopkins’ yard
a few days ago.
It will be remembered that when
a similar experience threatened the
cows several years ago Vetdrinaiy
Surgeon J. S. Scbwenke advised that
they be kept up until after a‘rainfall.
It has been Suggested that Dr.
Schwenke's advice at that time be
taken now. Aside from the other
advantages which a temporary carral-
llng of the bovlnes will have, It
might save the owner the price of a
valuable cow.
ACCIDENT ON TRACK.
MANY IMPROVEMENTS.
Workmen Busy At Several Places,
^Fixing Up For Summer.
It is a rainy day In May when some
improvements are not being made
by Thomasvllle propSrtir owners.
Yesterday afternoon. It was noted
that L. H. Jergor was putting up a
new awning In front of his Broad
street Jewelry store, a cement drain
had been put In front of the Bank
of Thomasvllle and the Steyerman
corner, Mike Atkins’ residence on
Jackosn Is being altered by the ad
dition of a new plasza, and Mrs. Ma
rla Townsend’s home, next ^oor, Is
being newly shingled.
certain
Sgain time to pay the
city taxes for the present year. The
books are now open and will remain
so until the first-of July. The clerk
Is at his office In the court house
each’Monday, Friday and Saturday.
The city/ tax rate Is $6.50 on the
thousand of property valuation. This
Is a low'rate and there Is no more
than the usual amount of kicking
about paying It.
EPWORTH LEAGUE
Convention Meets Here June 14th.
Large Crowd Coming.
Active preparations are now under
way for the entertainment of an en
thusiastic host of young Epworth
Leaguers who will march upon this
city on the 14th of next month. The
occasion Is the annual convention of
the Epworth League of the South
Georgia Conference of, the Methodist
hurch. Mr. EL P. Peabody, of Way-
cross, is president of the body, and
he was-here yesterday on business
connected with the convention. He
as In consultation with the offi
cers of the local Epworth League,
and his coming gave an Impetus to
the movement. Many plans were
made and will be carried Into effect.
This will be perhaps the largest
and most important convention that
Thomasvllle has ever entertained.
There will not be less than 250 del-
egates present, and the number may
exceed that.' Visitors will all be en
tertained In the homes of the hospi
table people of the city, and the
Methodists will ask members of all
denominations to open their doors
to the Leaguers. Mr. C. W. Cooper
Is chairman of the committee on
homes, and will present the matter
to householders within the next ,fcw
days.
The last meeting of the League
was held In Hawktnsvtlle. There
were several contestants for the hon [ -
or of entertaining the body this year,
notably Thomasvllle and Blakely,
and this city won out by a good mu*.
Jorlty. The coming of this host of
consecrated young people Is a reli
gious Inspiration to any communi
ty, and It Is safe to say that they
will be most cordially received and
their every want supplied.
J. A. Parker, of Memphis, promo
ter'of the North American Mining
Company, was In the city yesterday
In the' Interest of bis company which
owns, according to Mr. Parker, a
valuable gold mine near LeadvlUe,
Colo. <
Mr. Parker has succeeding In get
ting several prominent men Interested
In a proposition, and Is planning to
take them out for an Inspecting trip
the middle of May.
Mr. Parker has specimens of
the ore taken from the mine which
be exhibited to a number of men, and
is satisfied It will prove a profitable
investment.
Mr. Parker was for several years
a conductor pn the Central of Geor
gia railroad, and Is well known In
Georgia.
E. J. Henry, president of the Bank
of Hawklnsvllle, Ga„ Is vice presi
dent of tt)e North American Mining
Company. , ,
Among those here who-are inter
ested In the proposition are J. 9.
Beverly and J. E. Smith. They have
signified their Intention of -making
the trip to Colorado and Investigat
ing the property.
SIR. STRICKLAND COMES.
Will Be Mr. Pringle's Assistant At
the Electric Lt^it Plant.
N. H. Strickland, of Atlanta; ar
rived In the city yesterday, and will
make Thomasvllle his home. Mr.
Strickland comes to be connected
with the city electric light plant, as
the assistant to Manager Rhett Prin
gle.
Mr. Strickland Is an electrical en
gineer who has had both the theo
retical and practical training neces
sary to success In this line.
He Is a graduate of .the Georgia
School of Technology of the class of
1604. Since his graduation he has
been connected wlthl the Gray Elec
tric Company, of New York.
His temperament, thorough train
ing and experience make him well
fitted to do the work of assisting In
keeping the Thomasvitle electric
light plant up to the high standar-l
set by Mr. Pringle.
Mr. Strickland Is a young man of
pleasing address and high purposes.
He will be given a hearty reception
by Thomasvllle.
LITTLE THINGS COUNT.
A Piece of Paper Put The Cltjr In
Darkness.
PAVING GERM GETTING BUSY.
Broad Street Property Owners Tak
ing Notice. .
Mr. Kirkland Promoted.
Mr. D. F. Kirkland, the popular
train master of the G.yF. A A., has
been promoted to the office of su
perintendent of transportation, the
office of train master being abol
ished. Mr. Kirkland Is one of the
most well known railroad men In’
the 8outh, and his efficiency Is un
excelled.—Bainbrldge Tribune.
From the talk on the street cor
ners during the last few days It Is
evident that the paving germ Is get
ting In its work. The article In the
Tlmes-Enterprlse yesterday morning
the effect that the property own
ers on Jackson street were ready to
go ahead and pay their share of pav
ing came as a surprise to those who
had maintained that snch a petition
could' never be secured. It at one#
put on their mettle the realty hold
ers on Broad street, as they feel that
would detract from the value of
their property should Jackson be
pavbd and. leave Broad unimproved.
is'eald that several of the largest
owners will get to work at once and
that a petition may be presented at
the next meeting of council.
The street lights have resumed
their, normal function after a brief
vacation. The cause of the trouble
reminds one of the old maxim that
it is the little thinks -that const.
The whole trouble was caused by
the fact that a piece of paper, one-
fifteenth of an Inch Job thick, was
used by a workman. This Illus
trates the trials and tribulations that
the employees of the new municipal
industry must stack up against. A
negro made /repairs on one of the
street lights, and used ordinary pa
per Instead of a piece of tissue paper
that could be punctured by the cur
rent when It wss turned on. This
trifling error put the whole city In
darkness for two nights.
TAMPA EXCURSION.
May 28th Day On Which Annual
Excursion Will Be Run.
8 RETURN.
Thomas ,Connty Veterans Report
Great Renaloa.
Captain John Triplett, Captain
C. P. Hansell, Judge W. H. Bibb
and A. Q. Moody, of Boston, Thom
as county veterans who attqaded
the Confederate reunion at New Or
leans, returned home yesterday.
W. A. Pringle, who was a member
of the party, also returned.
Captain Trtplett reported for all
members of the party to the effect
that the reunion was one of the
best In the/ history of the United
Confederate Veterans, organisation.
All thoroughly enjoyed the priv
ilege of telling over again with old
comrades the stories of the sixties,
and acquaintances were made and
old friendships renewed.
The spirit of harmony prevailed
In the convention.
It was by a practically unanimous
vote that Richmond was decided up
on as the next meeting place. The
veterans wish to go back once more
and look upon the scene of greatest
activity during the war.
Property Sold.
At the sale before the court house
Tuesday the property of Rosa’Davis,
on the Irwtnville road, containing
about three-fourth of an acre, was
sold by Administrator Fleetwood to
J. L. Linton. The amount paid was
e.
The Metcalfe’ property belonging
to the estate of Ellen Mitchell, Was
sold by Administrator Fleetwood td
S. C. Copeland,-of Metcalfe, R>r $60.
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Is. Writing a Drama.
Mrs. C. P.. Hansell, of this city, ii
engaged In the production of a dra
ma dealing with the stirring times
of the Revolutionary period, and tho
events connected with the signing
of the Declaration of Independence.
Mrs. Hansell will be assisted by a
well-known Atlanta dramatist, and
the production of the play will be
awaited with Interest by all who
know this talented lady.
Funeral of Mrs. Davis.
On Sunday afternoon at three
o’clock, the last wprds were said over
T. J. Eottoms, the popular travel
ing passenger agent of the Atlantic
Coast Line, stated yesterday that the
date of the annual excursion to Tam
pa had been decided upon, and that
May 28th was the date. \
This excursion runs from Mont
gomery and Albany, Including all
branch lines of the Coast Line, and
Is'always one of the evenly of tho
season In the. matter of excursions.
Besides the crowds that are brought
from Savannalr and Montgomery, a
large contingent always goel from
Thomasvllle.
All the particulars In regard to
this excursion can be learned by
communicating with Mr. Bottoms.
Mr. Davit on Program.
The fortieth annual convention of
the Georgia Teachers' Association
wRl meet at Cumberland Island on
the 21st of June, for the discussion
of an Interesting program. Among
the speakers IS SupCTW. G. Davis,
of this city. He will, discuss the
topic, ’’The School Library." Mr.
Davis Is much Interested In this
branch of the work and It compe
tent to speak with authority.
CHILD LABOR BILL.
Mr. Davis, of Meigs, Favors This
Legislation.
W. M. Davis, of Meigs, one of the
candidates for the legislature, In re
sponse to a recent editorial In the
Tlmes-Enterprlse, telephoned to the
office last qlght and stated that he
favored legislation which would pre
vent children working In the cotton
mills of Georgia.
He stated that he did not mention
this in his platform for the rearon
that Thomas county Is not directly
Interested, having no cotton ml'.ls.
He wishes the voters to know,
however, that be favors protoetlut
the children of Georgia against the
greed of the cotton mill owners.
To the Citlxens ,3^. ,. ^' ;T\J(aty:
I announce mySeify if candidate
for the 'legislature, subject to the
Democratic primaryf'' If elected I
shall endeavor to work for my coun
ty's best Interest and the state’s at
large.
M. L. COOK, Boston, Ga.
I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the legislature, sub
ject tb the action* of the regular pri
mary, and pledge my-earnest efforts
to the welfare Of Thomas countv.
W. -M. DAVIS.
FOR TAX RECEIVER.
I hereby announce myself as a
candidate for re-election to the office
oft tax receiver of Thomas county,
subject to the action of the county
primary. * If I am re-elected I will
continue to give my best services
to the duties of the office as I have
done In the past. I solicit the sup
port of the voters.
GEORGE W. HOWARD.
-- ; Boston. Ga.
To the Voters of Thomas County.
I announce my candidacy for the
office of tax receiver, snbject to the
regular county primary. If elected
I will endeavor to serve the people
to the best of my ability and give
my earnest and individual attention
to the duties of the office at all
times. I will thank my friends for
their support. ,
Respectfully,
L. B. BUNTIN, Pavo, da.
To the Voters of Thomas County.
I announce my candidacy for the
office of tax receiver, subjeqt to the
regular county primary. If elected
I will endeavor to serve the people
to the b#st of my ability and givs
my earnest and Individual attention
to the duties of the office at all
times. I have been disabled from
doing physical work for Seve|.years
by rheumatism, and I will heartily
appreciate the support of all men
who want faithfnl service.
8. L. KENT, Boston, Ga.
Having been solicited to make the
race by many friends, I hereby an
nounce myself a candidate for the
office of tax receiver of Thomas
epuoty, subject to the regular pri-
many. If elected, I will give to the
office my close and careful attention.
, A. A. ALLIGOOD.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
I hereby announce myaelf a candi
date for re-election to the office of
tax collector of Thomas county sub
ject to the primary on May 16. I
wish to thank the public tor their
uniform kindness and constderatiou
shown me In the past, and In re-
i“ r “ I pledge a continuance of my
faithful efforts for the public service.
P. 8. HEETH.
FOR SHERIFF.
I am a candidate for re-electloc to
toe office of sheriff of Thomas coun-
ty. and respectfully solicit the sup
port of the voters In the county pri
mary.' If I am re-electel I will con
tinue to give my personal attention
to the duties of the office.
Respectfully,
T. J. HIOHT, Thomasvllle, Ga.
ty
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
I respectfully announce that 1
am a candidate-for re-election as
treasurer of Thomas county, subject
to the action of the coming primary.
I am very thankful to the people for
the favors and conidence shown me
in the past, and pledge. If elected,
my very best and most conscientious
efforts to| give them faithful, effi
cient and satisfactory service. I
earnestly solicit your support and
friendly co-operatton.
Gratefully and faithfully yours. -.
JNO. F. PARKER. -
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
I respectfully solicit the support
of the voters of Thomas county for
re-election to the office of county
commissioner, Subject to the primary
on May 16th. If I era elected j
will continue to give the duties of
the . office my closest attention.
, W. A. PRINGLE.
TbomasvlUe, Ga.
Capt. 1. B. Way.
Capt. J. B. Way. one of Thomas-
ville’s best citizens, nos been urged
by petition and otherwise to enter
the race for the legislature, and
makes formal announcement tbla
morning. He baa lived In the county
tor n number of yearn, and recently
moved' to Thomnsville from Boston.
He baa already made hla mark In
the community, aa a solid and able
thp remains of Mrs. 8. W. Davis, j roqn. He Is not unknown to the
Rev. A. M. Williams, of Valdosta, j voters of the county, and needs no
conducted the sad ceremony. There Introduction to them. Hla Candida-
were numbers of her friends who
gathered at the home .gn Hansell
street, and went to Laurel Hill,
where the body Wan laid to rest.
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WADE BUYS LAND.
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Purrhasrs On Both Sides of Inver
ness Itor.il From Col. McLendon.
Mr. J. H. Wade, the owner of Mill
Pond Plantation, yesterday added
to his extensive realty holdings. He
purchased 35 acres of a beautiful
tract from Col. S. O. McLendon.
The land Is on one of the prettiest
sites In this ylcinlty. It fronts on
the boulevard, and la directly op
posite one of the entrances to Hr.
Wade’s place. It lies on both sides
of the wooded drive known as “In
verness Road."
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
cy .will elicit strong support,, and if
he is elected he will very creditably
represent this county in the legisla
tive halls.
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FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
Subject to the coming primanr.
W. I. MACINTYRE,
. Thomasvllle, Ga.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for this legislature subject to
the action of the coming primary.
If elected to the place I shall do my
dnty to the best of my ability.
J.-B. STUBBS.
'Oebloekonee,'OSj
I hereby announce that 1 nm s can
didate for the office of county com
missioner, and roilclt the support of
the voters of Thomas county in the
primary on May 16th. Should I be
honored with the office I will give
it my best service.
Rei.uctfully,
W. S. BULLOCH,
Ocblockonee, Ga.
FOR CORONER.
I hereby announce myself s can
didate for re-election to the office of
coroner of Thomas county, subject to
the regular Democratic primary. If
elected I will continue to serve tht
public welfare for a third torm to
the best of my ability. I respectful
ly solicit the support of the voters.
CHAS. QANDY.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for election to tbe office of cor
oner of Tbomas county, subject to
tbe action of the primary on May 16.
My long experience In tblx office In
the past will enable me to perform
Its duties with dispatch. I will appre
ciate your Support.
BERRY C. JOHNSON.
FOR CLERK.
I hereby, announce thyself a candi
date for re-eleetlon to the office of
clerk superior court of Thomas Co.,
subject tb the action ot the primary.
1 respectfully solicit your support
and promise It elected to give my
best personal attention to the duties
of the office in future as I have In
the past. Thanking yon tor past
favors, I mm yonrs to serve.
J. W. GROOVER.
FOR COUNTY 8UREYOR.
I am a candidate for county sur
veyor and> solicit the support ot the
voter* In the primary of May 16th.
If I am re-elected J will give the dor
ties of the office my best service.
A. J. ST AN ALAND, Boston. Ga.