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ThomMTtUe Times, Vol XXX.
ThomasvUIo Enterprise, Vol. XLVXI.
AND SOUTH GEORGIA PROGRESS'
THOMASVJLLE, GEORGIA, FIUDAS NOVEMBER 23, 1000.
NEW SERIES VOL. XVL No. 41.
R. F. D. MEN , HUGH NEWS
COMING HE)& % FROM MEIGS
Gathering to Take Place
at Court House
Thanksgiving Day.
The rural tree delivery carriers
ot Thomas' and surrounding coun
ties will meet in Thomasvllle on
Thanksgiving day, Thursday, Nor.
It. The call for the meeting has
been made by J. H. Brown, of Ock-
locknee, who la secretary and treas
urer of the carriers’ association for
the second congressional district.
The object of the meeting is to
hear an address from Ur. J. B.
Mann. Mr. Mann is president ot
the R. F. D. Carriers’ association
for the' second congressional dist
rict, and was also a delegate to the
national convention of R .F. D. Car
riers held in Peoria, 111., last Octo
ber. He is said to be an eloquent
speaker, and a well Informed man,
and will doubtless have something
interesting to present to the carriers.
All of them are Invited and urged
to be prevent, and it is probable
that a large number will accept the
AH Jv Events of the
Wees, irroredin
Brief.
(By J. 8. Searcy.)
In this town as in most country
places everybody who can get out
conveniently goes to the depot at
train time.
On account of the irregularity of
the trains lately they have not ful
ly sustained their reputation, wait
ing until they hear the whistles blow
before they make their appearance.
A few days ago the train came on
schedule time, and surprised every
body. The agent, the people and
everybody vied with each other to
keep up appearances. Even the post
master, who takes tbe mall to train,
had to make a Dan .Patch run to
make connection.
Reformed Spelling.
It will be a long time before
"Rusyrelt speelln” will come Into
use. Such changes come ub a courte
ot nature and not by the command
of any one man, nor any orthograph-
invitation and spend Thanksgiving leal or etymological society. Before
day here. {1856 the spelling of the word syrup
The meeting will be held at the |, was placed before the world as si-
court house at eleven o'clock in tho rup, but to this day, it Is spelled by
almost everyone with a “y”.
Post and Express
With all Ahe war over rates, and
delayed malls and things, were it
but for the Injury to the small mer
chant pt home. I'd wish for a par
cels post,j to compete with the Ex-
morning.
T. 0. McMATH DECEASED.
Prominent .Citizen .Passed Away
On Friday Night. >
The angel of death yesterday re
moved from the sphere of human
gctivlty, Mr. T. C. -McMath, one'of j Press monopoly Why we don’t
Thomasvllle’s oldest and most high-' have a parcels post better than we
respected citizens. He passed | haT e is told in the fact that
" from life at eight o’clock yesterday j the several express compalnes will
morning, and his funeral will take not allow Congress to establish one
place at Fredonia church this after-j The president of one of the strong-
noon. cst of those companies has been
Mr. McMath was born near Thom- j kept In Congress for years to rep-
asvllle seventy-two years ago, and resent their Interests, and with the
passed bis last birthday anniversary help of others In the lower house he
on the third of October. His father has succeeded in preventing any re-
and grandfather were among he lief In the way of a parcels post,
first comers to Thomas county, andj The United States will rocelve for
he bad lived here all of his long^ and , transmission a package weighing 10
useful life. The family home was pounds or more for any point whero
three miles from town, but he moved i there Is no competition with the ex-
to the city about two years ago. press companies at about 12 cents
He had been an uncomplaining ^ a pound But If one puts such
sufferer from heart trouble for the package In tbe Meigs postofllco for
, past year, and death came as a re
lief from pain and trouble. He had
recently professed Christianity and
was baptized Into the Methodist
church last summer. He died in
' the faith of a better world.
Mr. McMath’a passing will be
sincerely mourned by his friends of
many years, as well as by the splen
did family that survives him.
leaves five daughters'and three sons
all living here. They are Mrs. 8.
Sampson, Mrs. George Sampson,
Mrs. A. H. Baker, Hisses Florence
and Ola McMath, Messrs William,
Andrew and EM. McMath.
Rev.' J. M. Outler will conduct the
funeral ceremonies at Fredonia
church, five miles from town, where
the body will be laid to rest The
party will leave the family resi
dence, 283 West Clay street, at one
o’clock. The pallbearers will be
Messrs Tom Floyd, W. H. Bibb, Sr.,
ft. Busbee, Dr. Cassady, Jas. Baker,
And Qua Davis.
Pardons Declined.
The prison commission, at its
last meeting in Atlanta declined the
petition of two Thomas county con
victs for pardon. They are Harvey
Johnson who was sent up for four
years for burglary, and J. L. Wil
lis who got six years for the same
Pelham, It would never bo moved.
Anyway I would like to bavo it
fixed so that one could get a small
package carried for less than 49c.
Church Affairs,
There will bd a mite box opening
at the Methodist church ot 2.30 Sat
urday afternoon It Is usual to.have
something to ‘refresh’ one’s memory
from one occasion to another, but
of course no one Is Invited but the
mite box children. These little fel
lows, under the supervision of
grandma Atkinson always have an
enjoyable time.
It was decided to observe Thanks
giving at the churches here. A com
mittee consisting ofr W. E. Davis
and J. S. Searcy was appointed to ar
range for preaching on that day at
the Baptist chnrch, and the people
generally are requested to attend
The Sunday schools at both church
es And the members of both church
es are expected to bring a small
thank offering for the Orphan’
Home. The amount will be divided
between the homes supported by the
two denominations. There will-be
some good preaching and yon will
make arrangements to attend. Ten
o’clock Is the honr.
Attempted Suicide.
News was received here late Mon-
(Continued on fourth page.)
TO CELEBRATE
LEE’S BIRTHDAY
Sour of Confederate Vete
rans Preparing for
Big. Event.
At the meeting of sons ot Confed
erate veterans held at the City Hall
Friday night preliminary steps were
taken for an organization of a
camp of sons of veterans by the
young men of Thomasvllle and
Thomas county who are eligible for
membership.
More than thirty-live young men
have signified their intention to
join the camp, and preparations will
begin at this early date for a celebra
tion ot the birthday of General
Robert. B. Lee In January under
the ausplcles of the Sons of Vete
rans. At this time Captain W. M.
Hammond, and other speakers of
note will address the sons of Con
federate veterans.
Among the charter members of
the camp will be fc. T. Gandy, Robt.
H. Timmons, Robt. L. Wylly, J. F.
Pittman, Roscoe Luke, J. Fondren
Mitchell, Emmett Mitchell, J. 8.
Montgomery, H. H, Vann,' W. B.
Hambleton, Jr., F. H. Smith, R. E.
McDonald, J. A. Davis, W. A. Davis,
T. B. Chisholm, M. M. Cooper, C. W.
Cooper, jllchard Mitchell, -W. M.
Reese, C. W. McRae, H. C. Ramsey,
H. S. Ramsey, T. J. Stewart, B. L.
Hudson, H. W. Hopkins, Jr., J. O.
Groover, H. F. Groover, R. C.Groov-
er, W. E. Chastain, J. M. Chastain.
There are a number of others in
the city and the' county who'have
not signed the preliminary agree
ment and call tor the organization
of the camp, but who will do so with
in the next tew days. Those who
are promoting the organization of
tbe camp wish it distinctly under-
sto'd that It will not bo a Thomas
vllle camp, but a camp of sons of
veterans whether they reside in the
city or the county.
Thoro are a number of sons or
grandsons of veterans who will In
future years bo glad to have a copy
of the record ot the fact that their
fathers or grandfathers fought In
the Confederate army, and the ob
ject of the organization of the camp
Is to get tboso records together.
Tboso who wish to become mem
bers will plcaso communicate with
C. T. Gandy or Robt. H. Timmons
at tbe Tlmes-Enterprlse office.
Tift counts
i GETS SCHOOL
AFTER DOG THIEVES.
Owners Make up Purse to Convict
Them.
Several fine bird dogs have been
stolen from Thomasvllle people late
ly and the suspicion exists that
there Is an organized gang ot these
miscreants who are stealing and
shipping the dogs. The owners of
the dogs have determined that this
must stop and they have organized
a. protective association and nut up
purse. Each has agreed to con
tribute |5. As a result a reward of
about forty dollars will be paid for
evidence to convict any dog-thief.
New Depot at Boston.
Boston Is to have a new passen
ger depot This is not a promise
but work Is actually going on there.
Mr. J. F. Lamb, one ot Thomat-
vllle’s well known citizens has the
contract And work commenced this
week on the structure. It-will be
two stories in height, and will cost
about three thousand dollars.
/Pay Nearly $®5.000
For It—Mr. Tift’s
* Work.'
jbr. M. R. Mallette returned from
Albany yesterday morhlng and told
an Interesting story of the contest
for the new agricultural sohool In
the second congressional district,
which ended In a victory for Tift
coijtity.
"tho winning bid was $60,000 In
cash, 815 acFes ot land, and free
electric lights, free water, free sew-
erage and free telephones for a term
of teh years. The total value of this
offer is In the neighborhood of $90,-
000. Only after-a spirited contest
did the new county of Tift come out
winner. It took eight ballots to de
termine where the college should
go, and on the eighth Tift won out
by a vote of 11 out of 18.
Tbe second best fight was put up
by Camilla. That plucky town of
fered $58,000 In cash, and a fine
tract of land of 300 acres. The col
lege would probably have gone to
Camilla had It not been for the fact
that their cash offer was not backed
by Iron-clad guarantees. - The offer
of Tift county was, and H. H. Tift
of Tlfton said he would write his
check for the $60,000 at once If the
trustees wanted him to.
Pelham was also a factor In the
race, and"many people had supposed
that the hard fight she was making
would be successful. They presen-
Wdwfflncd checks.to the amount of
$38,000 and offered 400 acres of
land. At one time Pelham came
within three votes of being selected.
They had the advantage In location
over Tift county. Had Pelham and
Camilla consolidated their bids
Mitchell county would (inve secured
the prlzo.
Albany with $40,000 In cash, and
300 acres of land, and Ashburn In
the new county of Turner were also
bidders.
Dr. Mallette states that there were
about 300 enthusiastic citizens of
the different communities there pul
ling for the school. The enthusiasm
promises well for the success of the
college and the Doctor feels that it
will be a winner from the start. The
land is a splendid tract lying along
the A. B. & A. Just outside the cor
porate limits of Tlfton. i - .
Only On member of the board of
trustees was absent, and all are In
terested In the success of the school.
Governor Terrill was present and
assisted at the organization of the
board. Judge Frank''Park of Syl
vester was elected chairman of the
trustees, and A. J.' Ltpplt of Albany,
secretary.
DOINGS OF
COMMISSION
County Fathers Try Road
Defaulters and
Pay Bills
BISHOP TIGEBT DEAD.
Methodist Leader Passed Away in
Indian Territory.
Tulsa, I. T. Novi 21.—Bishop Jno.
O. Tigert. of Louisville, died here
today after ten days’ Illness; aged
45.
A Native of Louisville.
Louisville, Ky., 6ov. 21.—Bishop
Tigert was born and reared in Louis
ville. He spent bis early life here,
until he entered Vanderbilt Univer
sity and became a'minister in the
Methodist' church. South. He
elected bishop ..last May. He went
three weeks ago to preside over the
conference at Tulsa.
Thomasvllle, Ga., Nov. 6, 1906.
Board met In regular meeting
A1 present Minutes of last meeting
read and confirmed.
BUI of J. W. H. Mitchell and oth
ers referred to county attorney.
The matter of Cleveland Austli^
deferred.
PetlUon of T. 8. Barrow and oth
ers to discontinue a portion of the
Moultrie and Chastain road referred
to Superintendent Vaughn and diet,
overseer for report at next meeting.
Application for aid for Mandy Bry
ant referred tb W. 8. Bullock for re
port. The road to Vashtl Home ac
cepted when the Superintendent is
able to put it In good condition.
Mrs. Nancy. Wood was given $5.00
and the chairman and County phy
sician requested to Investigate her
case and report.
The petition of W. P. White, H.
D. Davis and others referred to
superintendent and district over
seer ot Meigs district to report at
next meeting.
On motion the bids of Evans ft
Son for sewer pipe was accepted,
it-being the lowest and beat bid.
No. 2 pipe 10 Inch 19c per foot,
12 inch pipe 23c per foot, 15 Inch
36c per foot, 18 inch 48c per foot,
21 Inch 68c per foot, 24 Inch 87c
per foot. Prices subject to change
by the makers of pipe.
Monthly Statement
Of John F. Parker, treasurer,
for the month ending Oct. 31. 1906;
RECEIPTS
From balance on hand as
per last report 8,221.91
From bills payable ... ...2,947.50
From P. S. Heeth, taxes
1906 309.00
From E. M. Smith, freight -
correction . 36.51
From M. C. Scott,-road tax
es 9.00
Total $11,523.92
DISBURSEMENTS
For building an drepalrlng
court house. Jail, brld-
ferrles, and other pub
lic improvements . .... 424.43
For sheriff’s Jailer's, and
other officer's fees ... . 692.24
For bailiffs at court, non
resident’ witnesses In
criminal cases, servant
hire, stationery, and the
like ... . 894.61
For Jurors at court 828.00
For support ot the poor
of the county . ...... .. 115.60
For public roads 2,293.37
For other lawful charges • 364.25
Cash—balance on hand.. 6,411.42
Total ... $11,523.92
Respectfully submitted,
JNO. F. PARKER, Co. Treas.
Following bills‘ordered paid: E.
M. Smith $5, H. C. Copeland, W. A.
Pringle $5, J. D.Ballard $5, W. &
Bullock $5, C. P. Hansell $100, L.
B. Bouchelle $25, Joe Calloway 17.60
J. S. Montgomery $J0, J. C. Vaughn
$126, W. R. Mitchell $50,' B. P.
Clay $50, F M. Youngblood $50, City
Hospital $20, Mr. Owens $2, B. D.
Cravy and Water $10, Mrs. JD. V.
Blalock $7, Mrs. W. Warren $5,
Sophia Cone and daughter $10, Lee
Collins 45,. Prince Burch $5, Rachel
Mallard $2, Amandy Bryant $$,
Nancy Wooder $6, A. W. Pa!|n
$62.60, Tho#. Heating ft Plumblpg
STANDING
IS CHANGED
Metcalfe Leads for li
brary—Vasbtl Gains
onY.M.C.A.
■ 0 •
With Increased interest from
both town and county the voting
contest ot tbe Times-Enterprlse goes
on. During the past week there
have been big changes all around In
the .standing. The piano, standing
at the storeroom of the Thomasvllle
Soda Company, is the cynosure of at
tention as the people realize that
only a few days mors than a month
remain for them to work for their
favorites. 1 -! J! ?4>!4|Slf|
During the week just closed the
V. M. C. A. and the Vashtl Home
both passed tbe 5,000 mark. The
V. M. C. A. still leads but the Horn*
registered a greater gain than the
association, and it la only a tew
hundred votes behind the leaders.
Both the Elks apd the Masons gained
considerably in their totals and
strangely enough are tied for third
;«V?hhfh4t
The figures in this contest are:
V. M. C. A 5,955
Vashtl Home .'. ...6,125
Elks 2,128
Masons 2,125
Odd Fellows 645
K. of P. 250
Woodmen 100
Even more lively has been the
voting In the contest for the splen
did school library ot 200 volumes
The books are all here and will be
Tut on dliploy this week, at the
Tlmes-Enterprlse, office. All are
handsomely bound, their contents
are Ju«t what an. up-to-date school
needs, and some school In Thomas
county will be very fortunate to
win this rangnlilclent collection.
Metcalte has advanced from third
placo to first, but only by a very
narrow margin as the votes received
from Boston have been sufficient to.
put them only ten votes behind Met?
calfe. Pavo, third, and Ochlocko-
nee fourth have both had good gains
and tho Fredonia school has passed
Merrillville. , .. .
The showing In figures Is:
Metcalfe .3,060
Boston 3,050
l’avo 2,380
Ochlookonee 1,525
Fredonia 700
Merrillville 625
Meigs 575
Summer Hill 100
Ozell ... ...100
(Continued on second page.)
Funeral of Copt. Hightower.
Hawklnsvllle, Ga., Nov. 20.—The
funeral of Capt, John W. Hightower
took plaee here this morning, and
was one of the largest that the city
has ever seen. Capt. Hightower’s
body was laid to rest by the side of
his first wife. He was sixty-one
years of age at tbe time of his
death. V- He Is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Ada. B. Hightower, and bis
son John W. Hightower, Jr. He also
leaves two daughters- by ' his first
wife, Mrs. Mike Mahoney of Dublin
and Mrs. Frank Waterman ot Haw
klnsvllle, and a brother, Berni
Hightower.
r Cargill Floce Sold.
Mr. C. B. Quinn yesterday sold to
Mr. J. A. Chastain the Wm. Cargill
placo four miles from town. This
Is an excellent place and the price
paid was $3,600. Mr. Quinn Is keep
ing up In the real estate line and Is
making some big deals In Thomas-
vllle and Thomas county property.
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