Odd Fellows Elect Officers at Sandersville Lodge
Sandersville Lodge No 271 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows elected A L Evans noble grand J B Jobneen vice grand M Newmar treasurer and S B Malone secretary at a meeting last week. Appointments will be decided this month. Installations occur in January and July following. The lodge has 10 members and strong social and charitable activities directed by The Herald.
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Sandersville Lodge No
Independent Order of Oda
Pringle Building
A. L. Evans
Noble
J. B. Jobneen
M. Newmar
Sandereville
God Fellows
Herald
Ladies Elect Officers for Violet No 9 Rebekahs
The local lodge Violet No 9 Rebekahs elected and promoted officers including Mrs A L Evans as Past Noble Grand and Mrs J D Newman as Noble Grand Elective. Installation by District Deputy President Mrs J R Collins set for the thrid Tuesday in January at the Odd Fellows hall with a possible banquet for both lodges. Some urge for a rover skating rink as healthy recreation for youths. The Herald issues printed this week from the Pringle building with plans to showcase new linotype and plant improvements.
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J. R. Collins
Odd Fellows Hall
the Herald
Pringle Building
Santa Clats Toy Store Showing Delights for Children
Santa Clats announces new toys for the holiday trade at Jackson's store. Dozens of playthings, dolls, games, engines, and animals are on display with a welcoming note to all visitors, whether or not they buy.
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Santa Clats
Santa Claus
Jackson's
Come to See Us Reward Notice in Georgia Store
Mrs. Walter W. Harris of Sandersville Georgia is offered one dollar in jewelry if she brings the paper to the store within a week. The deal promises a jewelry value as a prize for travelers presenting the publication.
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Walter W. Harris
Sandersville, Ga
New Justices and Constables Named in Georgia County
Ordinary C D Thigpen certifies results from 5 December 1908 election in Washington County Georgia for Justices of the Peace across districts 88 through 1899 with several districts listing elected names. Constables elected December 8 1908 for two year terms begin January 1 1909 with numerous district appointments listed.
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Georgia
Washington County
D. Thigpen
Justices of Peace
H. H. Holmes
W. A. Brown
John T. Cato
D. Q. Wilson
R.M. Brown
G.E. Armstrong
S. J. Turner
E.G. Jordan
J. P. Page
F. Turner
C. H. Cook
Clarence A Godfrey
W. J. Frost
W. J. Joiner
Sandersville
C. D. Thiapen
W. C. Ga
D. 8. Davis
J. M. Brantley
N. J. Hartley
G. L. Avant Sr
J. C. King
KH. C. Smith
W. C. Paradice
R. F. Walters
G.T. Horton
R. L. Brown
W. H. Mayer
Christian Church Bazaar Postponed To 15 And 16
Bazaar in the Hotel Julida lobby features dainty handmade caps bibs socks and carriage robes for babies and children with Christmas remembrances for all family members Miss Mary Irwin oversees the candy table Chocolate sandwiches and coffee served daily Oysters and coffee available from noon to night patronage appreciated Mrs 8 G Lang president Mrs G S Garbutt secretary
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Julida
Mary Irwin
G. Lang
Garbutt
Becy
All Record Highs for City Water Works Earnings
High water mark reached in the month ending December 10 for Bandersville Water Works and Electric Light Plants. City and Tehnille income totals 1280.11, excluding street light charges. New patrons added and growth continues as city eyes free schools through municipal ownership and public utilities.
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Bandersville
Tehnille
Clothing House Opens In Sandersville District
The building formerly occupied by Hermann's Shoe Store beside Jackson's 5 and 10 cent store will host Messrs. W. S. Durst and J. H. Thompson as they open a new clothing house with a full line of garments and gentlemen's furnishings. Thompson is popular locally, recently elected coroner. Durst arrives from Ocala, Florida to join the venture. The firm aims to have goods in by week’s end and anticipates solid local business in Washington county.
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Messrs. W
Durst
J. H. Thompson
Hermann’s
Jackson
Sandersville
Washington County
Thomson
Popular couple to wed at Tennille home
Cards have been issued for the marriage of Bennie Frank Boatright and Susie Smith at the bride’s parents home near Tennille. The ceremony is slated for December 16. The couple has the best wishes of a host of friends in advance of their marriage.
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Bennie Frank Boatright
Susie Smith
Tennille
Progress notes new ink and dress emerge in cheer
The Progress states they cannot indulge in a new dress but boast a fresh keg of ink they are rapidly using. They commend a prosperous contemporary while declaring they possess the new dress and ink that is "going some."
Methodists to Hold South Georgia Conference Session in Waynesboro
The next South Georgia Conference session will be held at Waynesboro offering affordable attendance as that city is now easier to reach. The recently closed session was described as the best in the church’s history.
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Waynesboro
Special Services Next Sunday at Methodist Church
The Board of Stewards requests Rev. L. W. Colson to preach at Sunday and Sunday night services at the usual hour. Members and others are urged to attend. Colson’s assignment to Moultrie is praised by his friends as important and well paid.
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Mr. Colson
Mr.Colton
St Moultrie
Sandersville
Hotel Annex Nears Completion in Small City
The annex to The New Gilsmore Hotel is nearing completion and should be ready for occupancy by January first. It will add twenty bedrooms and four bathrooms, boosting capacity to attract growing steady business in the town’s hotel district. Mrs. Jordan, in charge, expects the expansion to enhance the hotel’s appeal and local prominence.
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Gilsmore
Jordan
Boy fatally shot while bunting during hunting
Last Saturday Elisha Williams a fourteen year old colored boy employed at the Citizens Bank accidentally shot himself with a shotgun while attempting to climb a fence. He was brought to town where every effort was made to save him but the wound proved fatal on Sunday afternoon.
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Elisha Williams
Citizen’s Bank
Also Mentioned on This Page
ODD Fellows
Violet Lodge No
Rebekahs
O. F
Violet No
Eled
J. D. Newman
Noble Grand
J. J. Harris
L. ©. Wall
H. T. Barwick
Mama
Christian Church Bazaar
Clothing House
Durst & Thompson
County
Mr. Bennie Frank Boatright
Susie Smith Contracting Couple
Merrily
Lang
Sandersville, Georgia
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