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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
5
A flurry of visits shows residents including Nepie Davis in Agri fon and Mel B Holt and son Floy heading to New York. Others travel for visits, study, or work, with frequent mentions of Mitchell Tennille Dublin Milledgeville Athens and Savannah area ties.
A thirty year marriage author argues she would avoid marrying her husband again citing lack of affection, neglect of household duties, lack of courtesy, smoking odor, and him shutting her out. The piece questions whether women would fare worse in life and suggests spouses require mutual improvement and appreciation.
The Home Missions group announces a Monday at 4 30 PM gathering urging all members to attend. The July Our Homes issue highlights mission schools led by the Sue Bennett School in London Kentucky and the Brevard North Carolina industrial institute.
Mr and Mrs John Gibson entertained Friday afternoon from six to eight for their sister Mise Watkins of Aberdeen. Guests arrived at the door by Theva Holt and were announced by Mrs Y Mc Surly. Grace Watkins Bessie Hill Davis and Julia Thompson stood in the receiving line. Mabel Rowlings Ollie Bell Holt escorted guests to the dining room where punch was served by Pauline Garbue Louise Irwin and Lucile Brown.
Mrs Shelnut E hosted a Tuesday evening reception for guest Miss Viola Ware. Guests welcomed by Mesdames Jeff Irwin and Byrd Lovett, then presented by Mrs Shelnut. Attendees included Viola Ware Mary Allie Smith Tennille and Hettie Richbourg. Serving was by Ida Shel Nat Edith Hyman and Louise Irwin with heart cards passed to couples for refreshments.
Negroes in this county are registering for the October election in large numbers. One district reports 110 registered and more are expected. Voters will weigh both the disfranchisement issue and the local question of electing the city court judge and solicitor by the people if a proposed bill is reconsidered and passed. Some citizens regret the local bill being pressed for that reason.
A fragment warns readers to save by trading with Jackson and notes ad use. It mentions Sandersville Drug Co and offers lines about trade, smiling, and trying printer ink as a long lasting, low cost option.
The Atchison Globe reports on a June Ladies' Home Journal editorial arguing young men are better off not sowing wild oats. It claims bad conduct harms the individual, while good conduct brings rewards, noting the appeal of restraint and the futility of vice.
Get your mowing machine repaired at M Ho Bird s shop. Trade with Jackson to save money and extend your equipment life.
An early clipping advertises M. Hi Bird selling mowing machines and parts for repairs. It also promotes Cherry Balmson at 25 cents a bottle from Sandersville Drug Co and H. I. Epwards claims to keep fresh meats year round.
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