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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1907
Page
2
The editorial argues that graduation marks only the start of life and work. It warns graduates to stay discontent, ambitious, and willing to learn, citing examples of famous figures and a high-earning editor as cautionary contrasts. The piece stresses persistence, self-critique, and ongoing study as keys to success.
The Sandersville News is described as a bright new paper printed in the city with editor W A Chapman and manager GC B Chapman Jr. The piece highlights the boys’ initiative, plans to enlarge, and calls for liberal patronage as they move toward independent publication.
The editor and his wife visit Sandersville next Wednesday as Georgia newspaper men and women from across the state come together. The piece praises county papers and their editors for independence, courage, and community service, noting their broad influence and the role of editors in advancing progress, education, and Christianity.
Eight hundred acres of good farm lands in Montgomery county one mile from Seaboard Railway. One hundred acres in high cultivation with sufficient timber for fencing. A rare opportunity to secure a large body of land in one tract. Write or see at once W. A. Peterson Mt Vernon Ga.
J G Jenkins of Chapel Hill urges dissemination of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He claims it swiftly eased a felon and cured it quickly. Ad touts relief for sores burns and wounds. Available for 25 cents at M D Jamerson’s drug store.
The article argues that women increasingly earn their own living, prove trustworthy, and deserve equal pay for equal work. It predicts justice and higher salaries as women gain influence, especially in education and other professions. A note advertises rubber tires for buggies from E. Starnes of Sandersville, Georgia.
By resolution of the Board of Roads and Revenues of Washington county no further petitions to open new roads will be considered until current county roads are worked and placed in better condition. This May, 1907. B D Jouser chair I W Newman secretary.
Notice states that at the 1907 Georgia General Assembly session beginning the fourth Wednesday in June two local bills will be introduced for Washington County. One repeals the 1904 act creating and governing a roads and revenues board and abolishes it. The other creates a new roads and revenues board with defined qualifications, powers, duties, compensation, and funding methods.
Kelley & Co. files a Rule Nisi foreclosure in the Washington County Superior Court against J H Alford. The 1906 mortgage secured by 52 acres in the 1488th district G M, Hay's place, demands $400 note principal plus interest and 10 percent attorney fees. Alford must pay by the next term or the mortgage and redemption are foreclosed.
Notice announces dissolution of the firm Brown and Gilmore composed of T L Brown and Geo T Gilmore practicing in Davisboro Georgia by mutual consent. Dated Davisboro April 22 1907.
Will be sold before the courthouse door in Sandersville Georgia on the first Tuesday in June 1907 between legal hours of sale to the highest bidder for cash the following property Washington hand press plot of type all tables and fixtures of the Davisboro Chronicle Property of H W Waters to satisfy a mortgage filed in the city court of Sandersville in favor of A R Aldred and T L Brown This May 9 1907. 8 M Moye Sheriff
Offers include Lot 24 Block 26 Double Run near valuable prospects at 25 dollars, Lot 7 Block E Milltown near a new school at 85, Lot 10 Block 189 St George at 50, plus Home Purchasing Contract no 68 series 5 from Standard Real Estate Loan Co of Washington for 250 dollars. Returns cited include brief gains and rental savings opportunities.
Notice is given to all creditors of the estate of O W Elkins deceased to render in their demands within the time allowed by law and for all persons indebted to the deceased to make immediate payment. Dated April 18 1907 by W R Cox permanent administrator of estate of O W Elkins Oconee Ga.
Ordinary D D Tiucpen announces appraisers have filed the return for a year’s support for Mrs Permelia Jackson and seven minor children from the estate of B J Jackson, deceased. The court of Ordinary of the county will hear causes on the first Monday in June to approve or disallow the return.
Return filed for Sereme Powell and four minor children from the estate of DC H Powell, deceased. All concerned must appear before the county ordinary on the first Monday in June to show cause why the return should not be approved and entered as judgment.
Mrs Permelia Jackson applies for letters of administration for the estate of B Jackson deceased. The matter will be heard on the first Monday in June before C D Tmicren Ordinary.
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