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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
4
The essay recalls past forest destruction and warns of wasteful extravagance in Southern society. It argues for frugal, equal governance, critiques taxation and public spending, and notes Brown Convention opposition to the convict lease system while urging its abolition.
The article discusses whether voters should elect the judge and solicitor of the City Court of Sandersville in November 1909, with whether to switch to popular election and four year terms debated amid political commentary. It cites Governor Taft, convict lease controversy, and various Georgia figures while noting public sentiment and editorial voices.
Trade with Jackson to save money and relief for restless babies. Baby Tonic Digestion is touted as the best and most reliable remedy, endorsed by mothers and doctors.
A reader column urges planting shade trees in city spaces including near Dr. Rogers residence and church grounds. Also notes editorials on umpire calls and a humorous exchange. The piece promotes Stuart's Buchy and Juniper tonic with claims of health benefits and a $1 bottle price.
In Washington County 1908 the appraisers appointed to set apart a year’s support for Mrs Daisy Inman Hardman and two minor children out of the estate of W G Hardman have filed their return. All concerned must appear at the Ordinary’s Court on the first Monday in September to show cause why the return should not be approved and made the judgment of the court. C D Tiare Ordinary.
An order of the Ordinary will cause a public sale on the first Tuesday in September 1908 at the courthouse door in Bandersville Washington County Georgia. The bid includes a one half interest in an eastern third of Lot No. 1 fronting 90 feet on the Davisboro road and backing 170 feet bounded by Lot Nos. 2 and 9 Maj Fields M L Taylor Davisboro road L M Happ. Cash terms. J F Norris administrator.
July 9 1908 notice from Office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues states that if no good cause is shown by August 15 1908 the described road reported as public utility will be opened as a county second class road. Commencing at Griffins school house in 99th district and proceeding west through the lands of Giles Garrett Hall Griffin McCoy and Prosser for about 2 1 2 miles. B D Joiner I W Newman chair secretary.
Notice describes a new public road in the 1381st district starting at Calvin Price land crossing through Cal vin Price W J Frost and Harrell and Jones line to the Bartow public road. Total length about four miles with officials B D Joiner I W Newman.
Commissioners propose altering No 5 of the 08th district road from the Lizzie Brantley gate toward a spring and old road bed. The change runs 250 yards through woods east of the spring and north to the old bed, ending near the Brown house. Lands of the estate of C W Elkins, deceased. Chairman and secretary sign.
Notice announces introduction in the Georgia General Assembly of a bill to amend the 1904 act creating the Washington County Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues. It grants the board discretion on superintendent salary and duties, grants exclusive control over misdemeanor convicts, and permits hiring out convicts from other counties. Dated July 1, 1908.
Mrs Evelyn Potter libel for divorce cited to appear September 1908 in Maro Sept term. The defendant Maro 38 Potter must answer the plaintiff's libel or defense in writing. Witness Judge B T Rawlings, July 2 1908. Clerk P Jo Gross. Also notices: real estate listing by Sandersville Investment Co and Dutch Cleaner wash powder ad.
The Dayncutt Corner promotes Wiley and Perrys Mixture Coffee priced at 25 cents a pound as the best blend. An early 20th century sales blurb highlights the product quality and value for readers.
Sudersville Drug Co. promotes a medicinal dose of Toman with assurances of improving times. The notice emphasizes availability and urges readers to inquire at the Sudersville storefront for the Arthur prescribed remedy.
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