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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
4
A collection of political calls and observations from Georgia era pages. Advice on maintaining party unity and respect for opponents through elections. Mentions Bryan Watson Brown and Georgia delegates, plus discussion of postage rate effects on trade and reader opinions.
The Macon Telegraph recounts Georgia political exchanges around Hoke Smith and Joseph M. Brown before a 1908 primary, including a telegram reply about delegate selection and a later tale of a New York man claiming to be 138 years old and dating from colonial times.
The Birmingham Age Herald writes that yesterday's Georgia primary decided whether radical populism would stay in power or give way to the live-and-let-live principle. It lauds the defeat of demagoguery and predicts a brighter day from the Potomac to the Gulf, noting Georgia's decisive role.
The Orangeburg Times Democrat notes the New York World pamphlet urging Bryan to quit leadership cites First Samuel. It questions parallel to David and predicts Bryan’s ultimate triumph as election nears. The piece critiques sensational use of biblical parallels and foresees political outcomes.
A New York display of a sheath gown attracted huge crowds as a woman wore a gray pearl dress with a noticeable side slit from knee to hem. The scene around the pier and the escort created a sensational spectacle noted by nearby observers including the Washington Herald. The piece also mentions post election price gains in turpentine and lumber.
The Georgia Division of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America calls its members to a three day annual session in Macon at City Hall on July 28 29 and 30. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and other business addressed. Delegates are allocated by county plus one delegate for each 200 members or majority fraction thereof. Commissioned organizers with active terms may attend as delegates. No civil officer at any level may serve as a delegate.
Sandersville Lodge No. 271 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows meets every Tuesday night in the Pringle Building lodge room. Visiting brothers are invited to attend.
A formal notice states Wn. A. Benn announces his candidacy for Clerk of Washington Superior Court to fill the unexpired term of Hon. H. B. Massey and seeks support from friends and the public.
A notice states the author will enter the race for Clerk Superior Court to fill the vacancy from H. B. Massey's death. Appointed to act until qualified, they cannot canvass and rely on friends. election set for June 25.
By order of Henry C. D. Thigpen ordinary of Washington County a special selection will be held in all militia districts on June 25 1908 to elect a clerk of the Superior Court to fill the vacancy caused by the death of H B Massey and to serve the unexpired term ending December 31 1908 Pierce B. Gross is named as clerk for the vacancy and authorized to perform duties until the election.
Ordinary's Office on June 1 1908 Mrs M A Snell applies for letters of administration on the estate of C W Snell deceased. The court will hear the matter on the first Monday in June as directed by C D Turerey Ordinary.
Sheriff sales will be held before the courthouse door in Sandersville Georgia on the first Tuesday in July 1908 between legal hours of sale to the highest bidder for cash the following described property to wit.
Dr J H Evans offers professional services to Sandersville residents and the community through Sandersville Drug Co with residence at Hotel Julida.
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