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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
8
A collage of editorials and notices discusses a warm local election in October, various Georgia political opinions, and economic issues. It mentions Ty Cobb’s marriage, a convict law, Washington county finances, mosquito extermination, cotton damage from black root, distributive politics, and the Stand ard Oil prosecutions. It ends with printing services offer and editorials on voter rights and party unity.
The Hawkinsville News and Dispatch reports Mr. Joseph M Brown denied any thoughts of running for governor. He said he supports the Democratic nominees and never consented to any Independence League candidacy talk.
Citizens praise the local high school as a key pillar beside churches, urging residents to share the blessing of education. The message highlights Sandersville as a center for Christian community, county progress, and healthful living, inviting people to tell others about the school.
The piece warns reform can be perilous and misused by hypocrites and demagogues. It calls for targeted fixes in government spending class legislation prisons and elections while stressing that vigilant voters must demand wise reformers with integrity.
Grand and traverse juries listed with numerous names and officials. Several desirable offices for rent in First National Bank building advertised, Holt & Bro referenced.
A collection of letters and comments from readers and editors debating politics and local issues. Topics include legislative sessions, tariff opposition, city improvements, mosquito control, court act changes, and fiscal responsibility. Submissions reference figures like Rick Kolumn and Beck Chamlee with asks about local governance.
Public outcry sale ordered by the Ordinary to occur on the first Tuesday in September 1908 at the courthouse door in Sandersville. It offers a one half interest in a tract fronting 90 feet on the Davisboro road and extending 170 feet, bounded by Lot Nos. 2 and 9, Maj. Fields, M. J. Taylor, the Davisboro road, and L. M. Happ, as eastern third of Lot No. described in Book R, pages 802-803. Cash terms. J. F. Norris, Administrator.
Notice states that in the Georgia General Assembly a bill will be introduced before adjournment to amend the 1904 act creating the Washington County Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues. The measure would grant discretion on superintendent salaries and define duties and liabilities, grant exclusive control of misdemeanor convicts, and allow leasing convicts from other counties as needed. Dated July 16 1908.
Notice of sheriff sale in Sandersville Washington County Georgia to be held on the first Tuesday in September 1908 at the courthouse. Property includes a house and lot in Harrrison and a stock of merchandise and fixtures levied to satisfy a city court judgment. Also administration hearing for W G Mills estate set for the first Monday in September.
The Kick Kolumn grows popular with readers sending in signed cards and notes. Citizens are urged to call public attention to issues and participate. Tie Herano offers a convenient way to send updates and corrections.
Ordinary's Office announces appraisers have filed a return for setting apart a year's support for Mrs Daisy Inman Hardman and two minor children from the estate of W G Hardman deceased. All interested must appear at the county Ordinary's court on the first Monday in September to show cause why the return should not be approved as judgment.
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