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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
4
Herald Publishing Co announces editors G. H. Howard and J. E. Taylor with publication details and the 1907 post office entry date. The notice identifies the Sandersville office as Second Class mail matter dated January 2, 1907.
The article notes Sandersville streets remain rough as sewerage lines are installed and home connections cut ditches across roads. Heavy travel and brisk business have worsened conditions, but patchwork is underway with hope for relief as labor increases.
In this editorial from The Commoner, opponents argue a tariff commission is impracticable. They contend Congress committees can collect enough testimony, that reform should proceed via official revision, and that elections will decide tariff fate regardless of any commission.
The Farmers National Union with nearly 1 800 000 farmer members urges Congress to establish a parcels post. The group emphasizes its non political stance and unity across state unions along with Rural Mail Carriers support and backing from the American and President Barrett. William R Hearst previously backed a parcels post bill.
Ordinary’s Office in Washington County Georgia on January 6 1908 notes that T A Wiggins and J B Cox executors of the estate of William Watkins deceased have fully discharged their duties and seek letters of dismission. Tribunals require all interested parties to show cause by the first Monday in February why the executors should not be discharged from the trust.
A Washington county resident announces candidacy for Tax Receiver in the white primary. Enoan H. Lawson says he seeks the office for monetary reasons and pledges a clean, fair campaign and public expense accounting at its close. He respectfully solicits support and influence from white voters.
I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Tax Receiver of Washington county subject to primary rules set by the Executive committee. I seek the support of the people and gratefully acknowledge it. Signed by M. Siteanny.
The candidate B F Boarment announces candidacy for Tax Collector of Washington County subject to the primary election. He thanks the people for their support and promises faithful and diligent discharge of duties if elected.
J Harman announces candidacy for Ordinary of Washington County under party primary rules. He asks for the support of the people and signs with sincerity, stating the notice is subject to executive committee called primary standards.
A. Hartbey declares he will run for Tax Receiver of Washington county in the white primary of 1908. He pledges faithful discharge of duties if elected and asks friends to support him, thanking them for past favors.
From boyhood in Washington County I have earned the confidence of neighbors and request support as a candidate for county treasurer. If elected I will conduct myself with credit to myself, friends, and the public.
A candidate for Clerk of the Superior Court in Washington County announces his bid. Pierce BE Gross states he has served fifteen months as Deputy Clerk and pledges faithful performance if elected.
An informal campaign statement from Mack Sessions outlines intent to serve as Clerk of Washington Superior Court. He declares readiness to perform duties to the best of his ability and seeks public support ahead of the primary.
To the White Citizens of Washington candidacy for re election to the office of Sheriff of Washington county. Sub ject to the rules of the primary ordered by the executive committee. I have endeavored to discharge the duties faithfully and will continue impartial diligent service if re elected. 5. M. Moyer.
To the White Voters and Friends of Washington County I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Receiver of Washington County subject to the white primary. With four years experience as tax receiver I know the duties and will give the people the best service. Respectfully H A Honiman.
For County Treasurer. I announce my candidacy again, grateful for the prior honor and the people’s confidence. If elected, I will strive to be faithful and do my best based on my past record.
O D Triaren declares his bid to continue as Ordinary of Washington County, pledging faithful service and asking for support. T H Starks also announces candidacy for Tax Receiver, promising to be faithful to the trust and seeking voter backing in the primary.
L. J. Blount announces his run for Sheriff of Washington County. He notes nine years on Sandersville city police, seven as chief, inviting public record checks and pledges diligent impartial service with support from friends and the people.
The notice announces sales before the Sandersville courthouse on the first Tuesday in February 1908 including real estate in Davisboro and a house and lot, plus personal property such as a gray roan mare named Maud and a Va. Vehicle Co. buggy and harness. Also listed are corn and other items, with cash terms and notices of mortgage foreclosures. Executors and administrational matters appear for Edna Smith and Hopewell Adams estates with hearings set in February.
GO O Thigpen as administrator of Harriet Hawking deceased applies for leave to sell the land. Objections must be filed by the first Monday in February or leave will be granted as applied. The Ordinary is disqualified, J W Jordan Judge C C S Acting Ordinary.
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