12 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1905
Page
1
Ww G Furse and Son offer provisions and groceries at low prices with satisfaction guaranteed. They advertise meat lard hams fruits and vegetables and invite customers to call Phone 62 in the Pringle Building.
Worthen Herald invites fiddlers and the public to a January 20 event in the Worthen High School Auditorium. Three prizes will be awarded to the most dexterous elbow artists with four impartial judges. The meeting begins at 8 PM and promises ample space in the 60 foot square hall.
G. B. Cooley announces he has purchased the entire stock of Mathis & Adams and will operate at the same stand offering drugs paints oils and related goods. Prescriptions will be carefully and properly filled and he solicits public patronage. Phone 99.
A correction notes that Garrett turned and walked off three or four steps up the sidewalk before Mathis fired. The clarification aims to prevent public bias between the state and the accused and corrects a printer’s omission from last week’s article.
Ministers of the North Macon District meet January 16 to 18 at Sandersville Methodist church. Presiding Elder Bascom Anthony will call the session to order. The gathering aims to plan religious work and strengthen fraternal ties, with District Stewards handling finances. Public preaching sessions start daily at 11 am and 7 pm. The local community welcomes the visiting ministers.
The article notes in place teachers and improved grounds with Miss Parr as the new art teacher soon joining. It mentions plans for a future piano, music upgrades, increasing pupil travel, and a call for community aid and vaccination acceptance amid public health concerns.
Last Sunday afternoon at eight o'clock a wedding united Mr John Cullens of near Tennille and Miss Gertrude Killebrew at the hang of the bride's father J G Killebrew near Rawlings mill Rev B J Smith of Tennille officiated. Numerous friends extend hearty congratulations to the popular couple.
Harris Sanitarium stands as a centerpiece of new enterprise in Sanderaville. City Physician Dr. Eugene Harris oversees a two story facility with thirty single rooms, steam heat, electric lights, baths, and an advanced operating room. A tennis court and athletic culture are planned for patient wellness. The building should be ready for occupancy in a few days.
A persuasive column argues knowledge as the path to independence, urging readers to read and subscribe. It asserts most poverty stems from ignorance and promises an upcoming letter on independence for the poor, offering shoes if the claim is not proven. The piece mocks whiskey advertising and promotes local newspapers as essential for families.
The Sandersville store claims Hamilton Brown shoes are 50 to 66 percent cheaper than competitors and guarantees wear and comfort. Women’s shoes retail elsewhere for $5, but are sold here at $3. men’s $3.50 and $4 pairs comparable to $5 and $6 options. Local residents testify to comfort and style.
Linen and broadcloth style fabrics offered at yard discounts. Flannel 25 yards for $1.00 with remaining stock. All wool dress goods cut to 36 inches wide and priced at 70c. 10c and 20c yard ranges. 25c dress goods reduced to 20c and 35c goods to 25c per yard.
A caller urges reading county ads in Sandersville Georgia papers to gain value for money. The editor promises to pay a reader’s yearly paper costs if they proves advertisers save households money while supporting merchants. The fragment ends with a local sale listing for a three room house with one acre, priced at 700 dollars, urging contact with Gross & Bag House.
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