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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
1
The Sandersville Christian church will hold worship every Sunday and Sunday evening starting after the first Sunday of January replacing the prior twice monthly pattern. Under Pastor Omer the church has grown rapidly with strong membership and a welcoming, united congregation.
The patrons and friends of Sandersville High School are invited to attend the fall term closing exercises in the auditorium on Tuesday evening December 22 at 7:30. An interesting program will be rendered and the hall will doubtless be crowded.
Alfred Herrington, Solicitor General of the middle circuit, is announced as a candidate for Congress in the First District to succeed Edwards. Friends say he will run, despite earlier hesitations, and his support in Washington County is strong though district voters decide his fate.
Reverend L W Colson ends a three year pastorate at Sandersville Methodist Church and departs for Moultrie. Board of Stewards honors his service with resolutions praising his preaching and character and prays for his family as they move to new field. A dressing case is presented as a token of esteem.
In the Superior Court Osie Turner was found guilty of attempting to assault a seventeen year old girl, daughter of Berry Gordy, from Hebron district. The trial lasted the full day with many witnesses and lengthy jury deliberation.
Regular convocations held first and third Wednesdays each month at 7 20 a m at Masonic Hall Sandersville Ga Visiting Brothers invited to attend and join activities at the hall
The Sandersville Railroad expects arrival tomorrow of a new engine and two coaches, signaling fleet upgrades. Local officials plan to inspect the equipment upon delivery.
The court postponed the Rough ton case on a motion by the State due to the absence of Mr Hardwick one of the state's attorneys. The case may be postponed again next term if the adjournment occurs before March and Boughton’s counsel remain ready for trial. Cotton prices disappoint farmers prompting talk of substituting another money crop.
Mr. Wm. T. Bartee, a machinist for the Southern Branch of the Mergenthaler Linotype Co. in New Orleans, arrived in the city Thursday morning and is installing the Herald's new Linotype. He is described as a pleasant gentleman who clearly knows his craft.
In Superior Court yesterday the charges of assault against Ed D Hinywood and Matthew Haram were dismissed as no case could be made out under the law. The men, from Jefferson county, faced heavy public interest after earlier sensational reports. One defendant pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges and Taywood received a heavy chain gang sentence without a fine option. Public sentiment shifted as the case was found greatly exaggerated and the county lost a substantial sum on the proceedings.
A call for an old-fashioned Christmas tree in churches to honor youth in the Sunday school and bring joy to widows and orphans. The plan envisions children's presents and boys giving partners a vase, with mutual small gifts holding sentimental value.
Haynes Chapter No. 88 Royal Arch Masons held a regular officer election at the Masonic lodge. Newly chosen officers include J. J. Fuller master, H P Lawson senior warden, EB Brown junior warden, B K Gee treasurer, H Mayo secretary, ELS Hitchcock inner guard, J S Adams secretary, A Chamlee chaplain, GO Adamson captain of hosts, W P McKenney pick of staff, J S Hyman royal arch commander, W H Wood master of ceremonies, Ben Brookins master of second vanguard, KB L Holmes master of first vanguard, J H Thompson sentinel.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church held their annual bazaar at the Juin Hotel on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. It was a success and the organizers are pleased with the amount realized for their efforts to serve the hungry and thirsty.
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