Veterans and Their Pensions Reach Change in Payment Schedule
Judge D. Thigpen in Washington county says the first quarterly pension payments for local veterans will start around February 20. The legislature shifted from annual to quarterly disbursements, causing hardship for veterans who planned to use a full yearly sum. some must travel long distances four times yearly. Over the past year two veterans died, four moved to other counties, and eighteen new names were added to the list.
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D. Thigpen
Washington County
Sandersville
Messrs
Mike Peavy
Jonas Stevens
Time Is Extended For Old Subscribers
The Hxerarp and the Sandersville Progress raise annual prices to one dollar and fifty cents for all subscribers from today. Old readers keep the new rate, while new subscriptions will be charged the same going forward. Offices were closed during the holidays and some readers complain about delays.
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Hxerarp
Sandersville Progress
Horse Thief Caught in Weli Long Chain of Thefts Ties to Dublin
Courtney Ball, a young man with aliases, was arrested in Jefferson County on a charge of stealing a mule from a local black man. Deputy J E Palmer held him, and Ball may face a long penitentiary term as investigators connect him to a larger gang of stock thieves operating from Laurens County.
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Courtney Ball
Dublin
Jefferson County
J. E. Palmer
Bill Jones
Ed Eley
Washington
Ball Es
Laurens County
Lower
Georgia
Dr J H Evans Tenders Services to Sandersville Citizens
Dr J H Evans announces available professional services to Sandersville residents and the surrounding community, with office at Sandersville Drug Co and residence at Hotel Julida.
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Citizens of
Sandersville
Sandersville Drug Co
Hotel Julida
Low newspaper ad rate extended to February 1908 for subscribers
Business managers of both papers extend the one dollar per year rate for current subscribers until February 1 1908. The move aims to keep old friends and offset high current prices, inviting all who wish to benefit from the reduced rate to act now.
Washington county Tax Receiver candidate announces race
EnGar H. Lawson announces his candidacy for Tax Receiver of Washington county subject to the white primary. He states the race is to earn the office salary, pledges a clean campaign with no deceit, and offers to publish campaign expenses at the close, asking white voters for support.
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Washington County
EnGar H. Lawson
Candidacy Notice for Tax Receiver of Washington County
Very respectfully I announce my candidacy for the office of tax receiver subject to primary rules. The Executive committee will name the polling times and I will gratefully appreciate the support of the people. Signed H. M. Sueaney.
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Washington County
M. Sueaney
J. C. Harman
Hollifield Goodman
J. H. Tompson
Georgia
Iyzrson Lorp
Boarrarnr Declares Candidacy For Tax Collector Post
The candidate B F Boarrarnr announces his bid for Tax Collector of Washington County subject to the primary election. He vows to be faithful and diligent in fulfilling the duties of the office and thanks the people for their support.
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Washington County
B. F. Boarrarnr
William N. Arysworry
Harman Announces Candidacy in Ordinary County Primary
J C Harman announces candidacy for the Washington county primary under party rules and requests the support of the people. The letter is signed sincerely by J C Harman.
Candidacy notices for Sheriff and Tax Receiver in Washington County
The notices announce re election bid for Sheriff by S M Mo and candidacies for Tax Receiver by BF Peri ange H A Houriman and T H Sparks. They request party primary support and pledge faithful, impartial service if elected, thanking supporters and seeking continued public trust.
Hartiry Announces Candidacy for Tax Receiver in 1908
R A Hartiry announces for the office of Tax Receiver of Washington county to be decided in the white primary of 1908. He asks friends to assist, promising faithful discharge of duties and remembrance of favors.
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Washington County
Sam
R.A. Hartiry
Candidate for Clerk of Washington Superior Court
Preron EB Gross and Mack Sisson announce candidacies for Clerk of Washington Superior Court subject to the primary. Gross states fifteen months as Deputy Clerk and pledges faithful performance of duties if elected. Sisstons asks for public support and commits to serving to the best of ability.
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Washington County
Superior Court
Preron Eb, Gross
Washington
Candidacy Announcement for County Treasurer by S J Jonpan
S J Jonpan announces for County Treasurer role, grateful for past election and public confidence. He pledges faithful service and notes his past record as the standard by which voters should judge him, saying he will try his best if re elected.
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S.J. Jonpan
Candidate for Treasurer of Washington County
From boyhood I have identified with the people of Washington County and seek the office of treasurer in the upcoming primary. I pledge to conduct myself in a creditable manner if elected, to gain the confidence of friends and the public. Rect: U.T. Sarr.
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Washington County
Washington county political candidates seek re election and seats
Local notices announce candidates for Ordinary Tax Receiver Representative Coroner Treasurer Tax Collector and Georgia Legislator in Washington County. Names include CO D Triaren Hollifield Goodman J H Tompson Jonn F Harrison W Sam Asxan Iyzrson Lorp with pledges to uphold duties and seek primary support.
Candidacy for Sheriff of Washington County by LJ Blount
LJ Blount respectfully announces his candidacy for sheriff of Washington county subject to primary rules. He notes nine years on Sandersville city police force including seven as chief of police and invites public record investigation. He pledges diligent, impartial service if elected and seeks support from friends and the people.
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Washington County
Sandersville
Cheir
LJ. Blount
Davis Seeks Tax Collector Run for County Office
Thos J Davis announces candidacy for county tax collector noting teaching duties limit campaigning. He expresses gratitude for support, pledges faithful service and declining a third term, addressing voters and friends.
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The
Weli
J. H. Evans
Executive Committee
M. Mo
Peri Ange
H. A. Houriman
T. H. Sparks
U.T. Sarr
Washingon County
Maj. Newman
Co, D. Triaren
Cororner
Jonn F. Harrison
W. Sam Asxan
Washingtonounty
Thos
J. Davis
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