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Typed and submitted by: Carla Miles
The Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Sunday, January 18, 1903
Mrs. Susan Fielder Dead. Was Among the Most Highly Esteemed Ladies of Talbot County
Box Springs, Ga., Jan. 17 - (Special)
Mrs. Susan Fielder, one of the most highly esteemed ladies of Talbot County, died here Thursday. She was seventy-six years old, and is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Frank Hart and Mrs. William Phillips, and four sons Messrs. Joe, Lowe, Mack and Meyers Fielder. The funeral occurred yesterday,
the interment being at the old Fielder burying ground on the Cusseta Road.
Miss Hattie Simpson, of Talbotton, returned with her uncle, Captain A. Fort, and is visiting him at the King House.
Miss Blanche King, the popular daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. King of the King House, will soon open a millinery store at Box Springs.
Notwithstanding that some portions of the Box Springs district received but little rain last summer, and made a very poor crop, the merchants here
all seem to be doing a thriving business.
Typed and submitted by: Carla Miles
The Columbus Enquirer-Sun
Sunday, March 22, 1903
Five Saw Mills Now Making Merry Music Around Box Springs
Box Springs, Ga., March 21 - (Special)
Miss Mattie Kate King went to Columbus yesterday to visit Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Hewell of Shack, who met her in Columbus with a carriage.
The post office of Box Springs has increased rapidly since the Rural Free Delivery went into effect, and the Rural Delivery carrier, Mr. William Stripling and Postmaster F.P. McLendon give perfect satisfaction to all their patrons. The contract of Mr. J.W. King, who carries mail from here to Japanese, will expire
July 1st, when Route No. 2 will be established out from Box Springs.
Dr. Steve Neal is at the King House.
The King House is crowded nowadays. Columbus commercial travelers will always find The Columbus Enquirer-Sun on file at this popular hotel.
The Box Springs Manufacturing Company find ready sale for all the coffins they turn out - indeed, they find it almost impossible to supply the demand,
orders from coffin dealers pouring in constantly.
Mr. T.J. Jenkins returned yesterday from a trip to Columbus.
Merchants here all report a good business.
The lumber business seems on a boom around here. There are five mills in the neighborhood, most of which have but lately started. They send lumber to
Box Springs every day for shipment.
Mr. Will McKee of Upatoi, has bought the old DeWolf place, formerly called Goshen, which was once the property of the late Mr. Thomas DeWolf, the
Columbus editor. The place is two miles south of Box Springs.
Five cars of lumber were loaded here yesterday.
J.M. Green & Company, of Pine Knot, have moved their shingle mill considerably near Box Springs.
Mr. Tom McCollister of Girard, has bought the May place and his son-in-law, Mr. John Smith, arrived yesterday to take charge of it.
The young people of this place are surely enjoying this beautiful spring weather. Almost any afternoon you can see them going fishing.
Dr. and Mrs. W.C. Hewell, of near Columbus, made a short trip to Mrs. J.W. King this week.
Miss Heath, the popular and accomplished teacher of the Box Springs school, left last night for her home at Paschal on receipt of a telegram stating that
her mother had a fall and was severely injured.
Mr. John Stringfellow, of Pine Knot Springs, was in Box Springs yesterday enroute to Columbus.
by Nelson Goolsby
These columns appear regularly in the Talbotton New Era, and
we are so grateful to Helen Ponds for sending them to us! 11 Feb
1999
From the Talbotton New Era - Aug 1903.
Returning to Pleasant Hill from a delightful trip to Savannah and Tybee Island: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pye, Mrs. W. A. Willis, Mrs. DeLa Woodall
and daughter, Charlie and Hardie Matthews, Ben Smith and Miss Carrie Murphy.
by Nelson Goolsby
These columns appear regularly in the Talbotton New Era, and
we are so grateful to Helen Ponds for sending them to us! 11 Feb
1999
From the Talbotton New Era - Aug 1903. H. J. Lawrence, Editor. Messrs. T.A. Martin, Carson and Tuck Baldwin, T.T. Ragland, Neid McGehee, Albert Gibson, Joe Lucas, Jack Vardwell, Pop McCoy, Walter Freeman, Charlie Althiser, Billy Splevins and Dr. C. L. Passmore, went over to Butler to participate in a ballgame.
Mr. Henry Greene lost a wagon load of shingles last week attempting to cross the creek near Bellview. The swollen stream flipped one wagon over and lost its contents, and turned the second wagon halfway over. The driver of one of the wagons, Elbert Parkman, saved the four mules pulling the wagons. When will the commissioners rebuild the bridge?
by Nelson Goolsby
These columns appear regularly in the Talbotton New Era, and
we are so grateful to Helen Ponds for sending them to us! 11 Feb
1999
From the Talbotton New Era - Aug. 1903 Misses Rosebud and Nellie Burt, Grady Burt and Eugene Gilmer spent Sunday with Mrs. J. W. Jones.
Attending Monroe College in Forsyth: Misses Mattie and Leila Baldwin, Jennie Lee O'Neal, Nina Bull and Lucy Allen.
Miss Mattie O. Kellum and Mr. Kenon Couch Jones were married last Saturday.
by Nelson Goolsby
These columns appear regularly in the Talbotton New Era, and
we are so grateful to Helen Ponds for sending them to us! 11 Feb
1999
Sept. 1903 - Miss Emmie Lou Richards entertained a number of young people Friday night in honor of Miss Mary Richards of Americus. Those invited were: Misses Clara Freeman, Marie Spivey, Mary Baldwin, Hattie M. Wind, Ida Mae Matthews, Alice Grant, Nina Bull, Messrs. Ben Jordan, Carson and Martin Baldwin, Walter Freeman, Walter Wilson, Clifford and Frank Perryman, John Lawrence, Tom Beall, Robert Kimbrough, Hamp Weston and Olin Freeman.
by Nelson Goolsby
These columns appear regularly in the Talbotton New Era, and
we are so grateful to Helen Ponds for sending them to us! 11 Feb
1999
October 1903 - Misses Helen Hall and Myrtle Gilmer came in Monday to enter school.
by Nelson Goolsby
These columns appear regularly in the Talbotton New Era, and
we are so grateful to Helen Ponds for sending them to us! 11 Feb
1999
October 1903 - Many
improvements have been made on the Talbotton Railroad, enabling better time to
be made between Talbotton and Paschal.
Miss Samantha Grace and Miss Hattie Simpson are spending the week at Moore's
Chapel.
Miss Jennie Bell McCoy returned home from visiting her father in Pleasant
Valley.
by Nelson Goolsby
These columns appear regularly in the Talbotton New Era, and
we are so grateful to Helen Ponds for sending them to us! 11 Feb
1999
From the Talbotton New Era - Oct 1903 I can fix you nice meals from 10 cents to 50 cents during court and all other times. I have cooked for white
people all my life and know how to fix good meals. S/Soply Lamar.
Transcribed by Carla Miles
Nineteenth Son
Dead October 29 1903
porter of the Weston House lost his 19th son Tuesday. Muns Wright, who was a grown man. Muns was once a porter in the Thornton Hotel and was well
thought of by white and black. Uncle Wes has been married three times and the three wives together have given birth to forty children in all being born
this year. While he has been blessed with many children Uncle Wes has been unfortunate in raising them, losing 19 to date and having 21 still alive.
A Delightful Entertainment
September 24 1903
A Delightful Entertainment
Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Moore of Baldwinville entertained a number of their friends in a very charming manner on last Saturday evening at a musical. They have
recently installed in their home a beautiful upright piano and all lovers of music could but appreciate the pleasure of being at this entertainment, and Mr.
and Mrs. Moore left nothing undone to add to the pleasure of the invited guests. Music was furnished during the evening by Mrs. William Keller, Misses
Claud Hill McKenzie and Ella Mae Barnes. The invited guests were: Misses Lowe Merritt, of Rochelle, Claud Hill McKenzie, of Birmingham, Ala., Leola and
Ella Mae Barnes, Martha and Annie Mae Wood. Messrs. Frank Greer, J.J. Wood, A.D, J.M. and J.C. McDowell, John Lumpkin, L.E. Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie of Birmingham, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. William Keller of Talbotton, Mr. and Mrs. L.P. Cross and Mrs. W.H. Barnes.
Transcribed by Carla Miles
A Delightful Birthday Party
September 3 1903
A Delightful Birthday Party
Miss Minnie Lee and Master David Marshall entertained at a delightful reception on Saturday afternoon. It was a most delightful occasion and enjoyed by
all who participated. The music of Miss Bess Lawrence, Talbotton's charming little pianist, added much to the occasion. After several games were played, refreshments were served. Those present were: Misses Bess Lawrence, Daisy Dennis, Emily Pou Heath, Lizzie Mae Cumby, Alice Grant, Imogene Smith,
Jennie Lee O'Neal. Messrs. Overton Lawrence, Walter Beall, Dudly Spain, William Baldwin, Lon Dennis, Ross Grant, Jared Bull, Mr. and Mrs. Parker.
Jennie Lee O'Neal
Chris Callier's 10th Birthday
Party August 6 1903
The County Max
Master Chris Callier celebrated his 10th birthday on last Wednesday night by giving an entertainment for all his school mates. A number of games contributed
to the pleasure of the children. Refreshments of ices and cakes were served in the open air. The beautiful birthday cake decorated with ten tiny pink candles
for each year of his age, was the center of attraction for the little ones, for in it was a beautiful souvenir ring. Little Mary Curington was the fortunate one
to find the ring.
Typed and submitted by: Carla Miles
The Columbus
Enquirer-Sun
Saturday, August 29, 1903
Crops Around Talbotton
Talbotton, Ga., Aug. 28 - (Special)
The corn crops on the uplands around Talbotton are the best ever known. Cotton is nearly a month late. The first bale from Talbotton will probably be shipped about September 20th.
Funeral of Mrs. O.D. Gorman
Talbotton, Ga., Aug. 28 - (Special)
The funeral of Mrs. O.D. Gorman occurred here about 9 o'clock yesterday morning from the residence conducted by Rev. J.A. Thomas. The remains were laid
to rest in Talbotton cemetery. There was a very large attendance of friends. Mrs. Gorman was one of the most estimable ladies of the town and her death
caused general sorrow.
Revival at Talbotton
Talbotton, Ga., Aug. 28 - (Special)
A protracted meeting is going on at the Baptist church which is attracting much interest. Nearly all the stores closed yesterday afternoon so that the proprietors
and clerks could attend the meeting. The services are being conducted by Rev. W.D. Upshaw, of Forsyth, Ga., "Earnest Willie". Three services have been held
daily with the exception of yesterday, when no service was held in the morning on account of Mrs. Gorman's funeral. There have been three accessions to
the church so far. Rev. Mr. Upshaw has made a fine impression here. Through his efforts many noble and deserving young women obtain an education
at Monroe College.
Typed and submitted by: Carla Miles
The Columbus
Enquirer-Sun
Sunday, August 22, 1903
The Box Springs House Party Ends
Box Springs, Ga., Aug. 22 - (Special)
The enjoyable house party given by Miss Ethel Covington from the 14th to the 21st was a most delightful affair. The guests have left their respective homes.
They were: Misses Elva and Lucile King and Pearle Gordy of Cusseta; Miss Bessie King of Preston; Miss Pearl Hickley of Waverly Hall; Miss Willis Edge
of Geneva; Messre. DeVore and Willie King of Cusseta; Mr. John King of Preston; Mr. Robert King of Preston and Mr. Edgar Stephens of Columbus.
A happy time was spent by all and Mr. and Mrs. Covington and their charming daughters Misses Ethel, Eva and May, did all in their power to make everybody
enjoy themselves. During the progress of the party, the young people were entertained at dinner on one occasion by Mrs. S.C. Jenkins, and at another time,
by Mrs. W.C. Jenkins.
Quite a number of Box Springs and Upatoi friends were out each day during the party.
Transcribed by Carla Miles
Birthday Party November 5 1903
A pleasant little party gathered at the pretty home of Mrs. Ella P. Leonard
Friday to celebrate the 6th birthday of little Robert Leonard. Many games
were played and a contest was had, "Retailing the Donkey" in which little Lucy Kimbrough won first prize and Katherine Thomas won second.
Those invited were Henry and Stephen Baldwin, T.H. Mahone, Neal Thomas, Paul Douglass, John M. Heath, Jr., Russell Leonard, Arthur Pou, Jr.,
Louise McGehee, Laura Day Carey, Libby DeLoache, Juliette Wilkerson, Emily Heath, Bessie Lawrence, Lucy Kimbrough, Katherine Thomas, Agnes Morrison, Mary Douglass, Marola Leonard, Annette Leonard, Lucile McDaniel.
by Nelson Goolsby
These columns appear regularly in the Talbotton New Era, and
we are so grateful to Helen Ponds for sending them to us! 11 Feb
1999
From the Talbotton New Era Nov. 1903 Uncle Wesley Wright, the affable porter of the Weston House, lost his nineteenth child last week.
Uncle Wes has been married three times and fathered forty children, twenty-one are still living.
Retiring From Business November
19 1903
Retiring From Business
According to an announcement in another column, Mrs. Louisa Keller will retire from running the Keller House December 1st. Mrs. Keller has run the
hotel many years and has acquired a competency for her declining years. She will leave early in December to visit relatives in Texas where she
will spend several months. She intends going to Germany sometime hence to visit her husband's relatives. She went with him over there several
years ago, visiting also England, France and Holland. Wherever she goes she will carry the good wishes of her many home friends.
Thursday, November 19, 1903
Page 6
Announcement
I wish to announce that I have leased the Keller House and will take charge of it December 1st. Improvements are being put on it and I shall do
everything I can to make it a good place for regular boarders as well as transients. Rates $1.00 per day and special rates by the week or month.
I invite all to give me a trial that I may prove what I claim.
Respectfully,
W.M. Smith
by Nelson Goolsby
These columns appear regularly in the Talbotton New Era, and
we are so grateful to Helen Ponds for sending them to us! 11 Feb
1999
From the Talbotton New Era, Nov 1903 Talbot County superlatives: Largest lumber mill in the area - Perkins Lumber Co. in Paschal. Most
money ever made at a sawmill: J. T. Broadnix of Box Springs. The largest coffin factory in this area: Posey and Sons in Juniper. The kindest
hearted proprietess in this area: Mrs. J. W. King of Box Springs.
The largest apple grower in this area: A. M. Mulholland of North Talbot county.
Mrs. W. H. Culpepper and daughter Lovie spent Sunday with Mrs. C. F. O'Neal
Mr. Ben Jordan was thrown from his buggy and received injuries to his head and shoulders.
Messrs. M. A. McCoy, Carson Baldwin, Thornton, Russell and Dr. Passmore are taking in the ball game in Atlanta.
by Nelson Goolsby
These columns appear regularly in the Talbotton New Era, and
we are so grateful to Helen Ponds for sending them to us! 11 Feb
1999
From the Talbotton New Era, Nov. 1903 A most enjoyable entertainment was given Friday night at Pleasant Hill by Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Sewell.
Mr. Hardie Mahone spent Sunday after-noon in
Pleasant Hill looking into the light of a pair of blue eyes.
From the
New Era November 1903 Mr.
Ben Blanton and son George spent the weekend with his sister, Mrs. Garrett, in
Midland.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cox of Griffin are spending Thanksgiving with Mrs. R. W. Blanton.
True or false? Near Sydney, Australia, a monster sea leopard, sixteen feet long, attacked some fishermen after he was wounded. The managed to
kill the monster, whose fur coat was worth a small fortune. A man in France won a million francs in the Credit National Lottery. When notified
of his winnings, he dropped dead. An eighty-five year old man in New Jersey had all his teeth extracted. Before he could get new dentures,
he started growing a perfect set of new teeth.
The motorist, coming to a fork in the road and seeing no signs, asked a man walking along the road the way to Stump-ville. The man pointed to
the correct road. The the motorist asked how far it was to Stumpville. "Taint far," replied the man, "but when you get there, you'll wish it was
a durn sight farther."
by Nelson Goolsby
These columns appear regularly in the Talbotton New Era, and
we are so grateful to Helen Ponds for sending them to us! 11 Feb
1999
From the Talbotton New Era Dec. 1903 Miss Ethel Morris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Morris ranks 2nd in her class in Columbus School.
This is evidence of a splendid mind and good background schooling in Centervile Academy.
Col. O. D. Gorman has opened a school at Paschal. Miss Mat Miller donated the ground and the Perkins Company donated the lumber for
the building.
The Georgia Tech student body has asked for the resignation of eight students, who attended the Georgia-Auburn game instead of the
Tech-South Carolina game.
by Nelson Goolsby
These columns appear regularly in the Talbotton New Era, and
we are so grateful to Helen Ponds for sending them to us! 11 Feb
1999
From the Talbotton New Era Dec. 1903 Messrs. T. H. Martin and Bob Collier have delivered a large number of fruit trees to Talbot county.
Messrs. Nathan, Oscar, and Isadore Straus and Mrs. Hermione Kohns sent $10.00 to Talbotton to help in the erection of the Confederate Monument.
Mr. and Mrs. R. D.
Pye, Mr. and Mrs. Hinton Pye and Mr. Gardner Pye of Butler were guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Miller in Junction City.
Misses Mattie Mae Edwards and Ruby Hall were guests of Mr. Roy Starling in
Woodland.
Wife: "I was so proud of my husband when he told everyone I had made him what he is." "Then why are you crying?" "He was just charged with embezzling $10,000
and lays it to my ex-travagant spending."
A man in England was so determined not to pay income tax, he asked for a cut in salary so he wouldn't qualify for the tax.
A bunch of camels imported from Africa became panic stricken upon getting the scent of a white man. Imagine what will happen when they smell a white woman
covered with the latest $3.00 per gallon perfume.
Old Coin December 24 1903
Old Coin
We have a Spanish coin which we got from Mr. J.D. Marshall dated 1709 and made in the time of Charles IIII, of Spain. It was found in a field five miles
north of Talbotton and was probably lost there during the Spanish occupancy of this part of Georgia before Oglethorpe organized the colony of Georgia.
It will be remembered that Oglethorpe had a fight with the Spaniards a few years after he settled at Savannah in 1733. If this old coin could talk it would
probably tell a curious tale of Spaniards and Indians. On one side is written, 'Carobus IIII Dei Gratia (Charles IV by the grace of God) and on the other,
'Hispan et Ind. Rex' (probably
King of Spain and the Indies).
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