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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
4
A statement from Hnoar H Lawson announces his candidacy for Tax Receiver in Washington County subject to the white primary. He says he seeks the office for its pay, pledges a clean campaign, and offers to publish campaign expenses. he solicits white voters to support him.
Candidacy announcement for the office of Tax Receiver in Washington County. S. M. Simarny states intent to run in the primary under committee timing and asks for voters support. The note is respectful and grateful to the people.
Tax Commissioner candidate B. Boatria announces run for Tax Collector of Washington County subject to the primary. He pledges faithfulness and diligence in office and thanks voters for support. Harman also announces Ordinary candidacy for Washington County subject to primary rules and asks for public backing.
A statement from 8 M Moye seeks re election as Sheriff subject to the party primary and pledges impartial service if returned. H A Houtman announces for Tax Receiver, citing years of experience and commitment to public service in Washington County White primary context.
Pierce E. Gross announces candidacy for the office of Clerk of the Washington County Superior Court subject to the primary. He notes fifteen months as Deputy Clerk and pledges faithful performance of duties to the best of his ability. He asks for public support. Mack Sessions endorses.
A 1908 announcement from Kh. A. Harrary and T. H. Sparks declares candidacy for Tax Receiver of Washington County. They state readiness to serve, request white voters' support, and pledge faithful performance if elected, contingent on the white primary.
County candidate S J Jonpan declares run for County Treasurer. He notes prior election and thanks voters, vowing faithful service if reelected, and invites judgment by his past record.
A pair of campaign notices from local figures in Washington County state candidacies for Treasurer and Ordinary. C. T. Smith announces his bid for Treasurer promising credit to self and public. C. D. Tricen seeks another term as Ordinary after serving an unexpired term and pledges faithful, impartial service.
L J Blount announces candidacy for sheriff of Washington county under the executive committee. He notes nine years on Sandersville police force, seven as chief, and invites the public to examine his record. He pledges diligent impartial service and asks for support.
Mrs Fannie Connor of Georgetown Tennessee credits Dr King’s New Discovery with ending her long battle with pneumonia like coughs. The testimonial claims the remedy restored weak lungs after other treatments failed, with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a free trial bottle offered by M D Jamerson druggist.
Public notice of sheriff sales in Sandersville and Davisboro Georgia. Properties include real estate in Washington County, a house and lot in Davisboro, a gray roan mare named Mand, a Va Vehicle Co buggy, buggy harness, and farm goods. Mortgage and lien foreclosures involve G T Horton W A Smith J W Killingsworth Clem Walden Lenzie Brown and Sterling Killingsworth. All sales set for first Tuesday in February 1908 at the courthouse, cash to highest bidder with tenant in possession.
Washington County Ordinary's Office issues notice that G. M. Smith, executor of Edna Smith's estate, has discharged duties and seeks letters of dismission. All interested persons must show cause by the first Monday in February why he should not be discharged from the trust.
Ordinary’s Office dated January 6 1908 reports T A Wiggins and J B Cox executors of the William Watkins estate have discharged duties and seek letters of dismission. Any interested parties must show cause on or before the first Monday in February next why the executor’s trust should not be discharged. C D Tuiceen Ordinary.
C G Adams applies for letters of administration on Hopewell Adams estate. Hearing set for first Monday in February. C D Thigpen administrator seeks leave to sell Harriet Hawking estate land. objections due by first Monday in February. judge E W Jordan notes acting ordinary.
By virtue of the will of Jesse B. Braswell deceased the Braswell home place of 226 acres in Washington county in the 1399th G. M. district will be sold at public outcry on the first Tuesday in February 1908 at the county courthouse between legal hours of sale for distribution among the heirs. The tract is bounded by Harris Bridges J. L. Brantley and Mrs Ava Bridges. Purchasers assume risk from prior bid failures. Jan 6 1908. Joan W. Braswell Exec.
Several desirable offices available for rent in the First National building. Apply to Holt & Bro.
The March term Grand Jury for Washington Superior Court includes AYH Jordan, Chas M Hodges, Wm H Lockhart, H A Holliman, J M Whitaker, Thos A Wiggins, J Corley Duggan, Wiley Harris, J D Orr, J R Daniel, DR Thomas, and many others. Traverse jury and assorted names are listed as part of the jury roster.
For sale a very desirable house offered at 8000 dollars. Owner does not wish this place advertised specifically. Call to discuss terms. Well located near the business district and cheap for the quality. Sandersville Investment Co. G. H. Howard, Mgr.
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