Local political notes and presses in Washington county
A compilation of editorials and notices from various Georgia papers. Topics include calls for warmer October elections, praise and critique of laws, Ty Cobb marriage implications for home runs, convict law debates, tax assessments in Washington county, mosquito extermination emphasis, black root damage to cotton, political economy critiques, Standard Oil prosecutions, prohibition mail-order issues, questions about John Temple Graves, and printing services promotions.
Brown denies run for governor amid Independence League rumor
In Atlanta reports the Independence League named Yancy Carter Hart McDonough Judge J Regan Atlanta Judge J K Hines and Hon J Pope Brown Pulaski as possible governor candidates against Joseph M Brown. Mr Brown flatly denies any interest and says he will support the Democratic nominees. He also notes he did not consent to the report and disavows bolter status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Yancy Carter
Hart
J. Regan
McDonough
J. K. Hines
J. Pope Brown
Pulaski
Independence League
Joseph M. Brown
Brown
Dispatch and News
Little Joe
Bolter
Hawkinsville
Sandersville High School Promoted as Best in Old Georgia
Community leaders urge residents to tell others about Sandersville High School praising it as a top local institution. Emphasis on Christian community, city improvements, productive county, and healthful location to attract attention and share the blessing of the school.
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Old Georgia
Sandersville
Reform and the Price of Vigilance in Politics
The piece argues reform is a dangerous political watchword promising change but often masking deceit. It urges discerning voters to pursue true reform in government excess class legislation prisons and elections, warning that eternal vigilance sustains both reform and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorius
Jury list and rental notices from First National Bank
The document lists a grand and traverse jury names led by O W Snell Geo D Warthen and others, followed by numerous jurors and officials. It ends with a note about several desirable offices for rent at First National Bank in Holt & Bro.
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Grand Jury
Snell
Warthen
Murchison
R Mills
Geo C
Walker
Chapman
McMaster
Dukes Joe Rich Smith
Jas
M Jackson
Bell
Thigpen
Louis W
Webster Ben R Tanner
J E
Peeler
Woods
Stephens
Harrison
Layton LA
Boatrights
Frank Hartley
John H
Taylor Freeman Moat
Harrison Thos
Harrison S. T Jones
Geo P Cullen
H Sheppard
Brown
Baker
Carry
Veal
M Phillips
F Boatright Jr
H Hodges
Richard Tanner
Harrison Andrew J
Carter Lawson
FE Brown
Chas
H Schwall
Henry F
Sheppard John T Gross
E C
Franks Stephen Cobb
James Q Hall
J Page
Geo W Meeks
H Caldwell
James H Avant E
B Price
Simon P Hood
First National Bank
Ing
Holt & Bro
Kick Kolumn raises questions on legislature and local issues
A reader column from Kick Kolumn questions why extra sessions are needed and urges more business focus. It covers political stance, local city matters, inquiries about Beck Chamlee, mosquito control, and reactions to proposed city court act changes. Submissions also discuss debt, fiscal responsibility, and local civic improvements.
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Rick Kolumn
Administrator Sale in Washington County Georgia
No virtue of an order of court of Ordinary of Washington county, a public outcry sale is set for the first Tuesday in September 1908 at the courthouse door. It will convey a one half interest in a Sandersville tract fronting 90 feet on the Davisboro road and described as the eastern third of lot No. ??? bounded by Maj Fields and M. J. Taylor. Terms cash. J. F. Norris, Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Washington County
Said
Maj. Fields
M. J. Taylor
Davisboro
L. M. Happ
Superior Court
J. F. Norris
Court House
Sandersville
Fife
Harrison
Sallie Brown
Main Street
Dr. E
Peacok
Washington County roads and revenues board salary act amendment
Notice states a bill proposed in the Georgia General Assembly to amend the 1904 act creating the Washington County Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues. The measure would let the board set the superintendent of roads and bridges pay, define duties, and grant exclusive control of misdemeanor convicts including hiring or leasing convicts from other counties. Dated July 16 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of Georgia
Board of Commissioners of Roads
Washington
Sheriff Sale Notice In Washington County Georgia
Sheriff declares sale of a Harison town house and lot and a stock of merchandise and fixtures at the courthouse door Sandersville on the first Tuesday in September 1908 for cash to satisfy a city court judgment. Ordinary announces Dora Mills seeks administration on W G Mills estate with hearing set first Monday in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Murphy
Sandersville
Michel Bros, Co
M. Moyer
Georgia
Washington County
Dora Mills
W.G. Mills
B. Triaprs
Kick Kolumn Grows Popular
The Kick Kolumn grows popular with readers sending in handwritten editions and signed cards. Citizens are urged to call public attention to the matter and send items for consideration, with Tie Herano offering a convenient means to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herano
Year’s Support for Mrs. Daisy Inman Hardman
Ordinary’s Office announces that appraisers have filed a return setting apart a year’s support for Mrs. Daisy Inman Hardman and two minor children from the estate of W. G. Hardman. Citizens must appear in the Ordinary’s Court on the first Monday in September to show cause why the return should not be approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Washington County
Daisy Inman Hardman
W. G. Hardman
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Sandersville Herald
Pupiished Weekly
TayLor & Dunham, Lessees, Editors and Publishers
Ite
Ty Cobb
Lawrenceville News - Herald
Felder
Duggan
House
Senate
Atlanta Journal
Journal
Standard Oil Company
Bonaparte
Macon
Russel
Court of Appeals
South Carolina
John Temple Graves
Carolina
Joel Hart
Lawerenceville
MR. Brown
Gentlesen
Washington Superior Court
Geo F Hartley
Jesse W
Harrell
Price
Shurling
Alfred C Bridges
Brantley
Daniel AG Veal
Gibbs John T Hartley A. Green
Kolumn
Bryan
Kern
Beck Chamlee
Kick Kolumn
Supscriper
Orrizen
Sheriff Sales
M. H. Bird
Tur Dayncur Corner
Arthur
Sandersville Drug Co
Evelyn Potter
Wash
Maro S. Potter
Maro
Potter
B.T. Rawlings
P. E. Gross
Sandersville Investment Co
G. H. Howard
Atty-office Holt
Gus. H. Howard
Sandersville, Ga
Thos. J. Swint
W. M. Goodwin
Mallary Mill Supply Co
Bradley
Cherry St
Julida Hotel
J. W. Flowers, Prop
G. A. Jones
Cleveland
Dan Tanner
H. A. Greenway
J. W. Harrell
Wm Frost
Arthur Hollins
B J Smith
JG Harrell
Bartow
Johnson County
Andrew Greenway
Sandersville High
J. M. Stovall
B. Hl. Levy Brother & Company
Savannah, GA
South
Mallary Bros. Machinery CO
Christian Church
J. H. Evans
Lang
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