City Council Rejects Purchase of New Dynamo and Machine
A joint session of the mayor, city council, and water and light commission discussed estimates for a new electric dynamo to replace the smaller unit at the power house. After long consideration the proposal was postponed, likely to be reviewed by the new administration, though safety concerns about overloaded dynamos on Saturday nights were noted.
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Water and Light Commission
Mack Duggan
Newman Wood
Wood
Arnau
Rev Chas F Jackson to Fill Pulpit Next Sunday
Washington county notes Rev Charles F Jackson, a young minister, will preach at the Christian church next Sunday night. He recently spoke at New Hope, offering a sermon on visions and youthful ambitions. The public is invited to attend and hear his earnest ministry and scriptural extracts.
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Chas. F. Jackson
Washington County
Christian Church
Jackson
New Hope
Prohibition Bill Passes House in Georgia
Atlanta reports confirm the Hardman Covington bill clearing the House amid joyous crowds and church bells. Citizens celebrate as saloons close statewide on January 1 1908 marking a new era for Georgia, hailed as the Empire State of the South.
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Herawp
Atlanta
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Capitol
Georgia
Empire State of the South
Dr C M Duggan Laid To Rest In Riddleville
Dr C M Duggan a beloved Washington county physician was buried at Riddleville last Wednesday. The community mourned deeply with tears as they viewed him one last time, reflecting the wide circle of friends he counted across the county and his reputation as a good man and physician.
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C. M. Duggan
Washington County
Riddleville
Vision of Paul guiding gospel mission and personal duty
The piece reflects on Paul’s heavenly call to ministry and witness as a model for believers. It urges Christians to embrace evangelism as Christendom’s supreme mission and to live boldly so others may be saved, echoing the idea that those who lead many to righteousness shine like stars.
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Paul
Intriguing Mining City Letter From Butte Montana
A June 28 letter from Butte Montana describes arrival on July 22 from Livingston. It notes 2000 foot grade climbs and 1500 foot descents, barren mountains with occasional valleys, and cattle and sheep grazing. It paints Butte as a city of mines with 86000 residents, 480 churches, and 8265 saloons, and describes payroll, tunnels, ore output, and a towering copper ore smelter stack.
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Butte
Mont
the Herald
Sandersville
Liveingstone
Livingstone
Butte Mountain
Garnishment of Wages Bill Debated by Legislature
A pending bill seeks to extend wage garnishment to day laborers, backed by merchants who seek broader coverage while labor unions oppose. The current law already garnishes clerks wages, prompting logic that laborers should share debts too. Some bricklayers earn at least 8.50 per day yet are exempt, whereas a one dollar per day clerk who sells goods faces garnishment.
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Brick Layers Union
Miners Use Horses and Engines to Vent Deep Mines
The article explains how miners keep horses underground to pull ore between stations and how engines, delivering about 1000 horsepower, pump air and remove water. Miners exit briefly after blasting around noon to avoid blast impact, with all work resumed soon after. G. W. M.
Free Education Plan Offers Cash for Card Referrals
An apparent 19th century notice describes a program promoting free education for Sandersville and Washington County children. It monetizes card referrals where kids distribute blank name cards. when friends shop, the store records purchases and pays the child 2 percent of card sales monthly, with extra prizes for the top earners. The scheme promises ongoing monthly payments.
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Sandersville
Washington County
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Acts
Jehovah
Mining City
Dr. Malone
Montana
City of Mines
Geo. R. Doolittle
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