First Car Peaches Shipped From Sandersville
The first carload of Carmen peaches from Sandersville, sent last Friday by Chamlee and Collins, totaled 400 crates about 800 bushels. The shipment traveled via Sandersville rail to Tennille then Central to New York, signaling a promising start for the Ortega orchard with 10,000 Carmen trees and 20,000 Elbertas thriving this year.
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Sandersville
New York City
Messrs. Chamlee
Collins
Herano
Tennille
Central
New York
In Memoriam W. Snell Born in Houston County Ga
In memoriam W. Snell born December 12 1844 in Houston County Georgia died April 18 1908 at Oconee Washington County Georgia. He was the eldest son of B W Snell and Martha Johnson Snell. Survived by mother Martha Johnson Snell sister Mrs H B Joyner brother M Snell two uncles Wm Snell and L N Snell. He joined the Christian church at a young age serving as secretary and treasurer. He graduated Sandersville High School with highest honors and studied law under Col B Evans. He taught school in Washington County for two years and served as clerk of the...
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L. N. Snell
Texas
Christian Church
Sandersville
Col. B. Evans
Washington County
Eight New Members Added At Baptist Church
Prolonged eight day meeting at the Baptist church concluded last Sunday night with eight new members joining the church roll two by letter. Rev. A Chamlee led the services with clear forceful sermons and C C Kiser of Atlanta conducted the song service to the evident spiritual benefit of attendees.
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Baptist Church
A. Chamlee
C. C. Kiser
Atlanta
Card of Thanks for C. W. Snell Bereavement
The mother and relatives of the late C. W. Snell thank the people of Oconee for the many kindnesses shown during their bereavement.
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C. W. Snell
Oconee
Memorial of Charlie Snell Recounts a Neighbor’s Life
The obituary notes Charlie Snell served twelve years as judge in the superior court, spent much of his life in clerical work, and later ran a mercantile business in Oconee Georgia. Widely known in Washington County as a friend who helped others, he is mourned by all who knew him. The piece closes with a blessing for his soul and those he loved.
Augusta Southern Extension Planned To Macon
The Augusta Southern railroad may extend from Tennille to Macon linking passengers and freight directly to western markets. Sandersville residents anticipate improved facilities and service, with a through freight rate via Macon and Augusta. Stevens Pottery area is rumored as a possible route. officials have not confirmed the plan.
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Augusta Herald
Augusta Southern Railroad
Southern Railway
Tennille
Macon
Augusta
Sandersville
Stevens’ Pottery
W. A. McCarty
Augusta Southern
Herato
Legislature Convenes Next Wednesday in Georgia
Hons. C. I. Duggan and J. Frank Walker of Washington county sail from Sandersville to Atlanta for the opening of the legislature on Wednesday June 24. It is their last session as neither sought reelection, leaving a record worthy of pride for any representative.
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C. I. Duggan
J. Frank Walker
Washington County
Sandersville
Democratic State Convention Moves to Grand Opera House
The Georgia Democratic State Committee changes the 1908 convention venue from the House of Representatives to the Grand Opera House in Atlanta to accommodate over two thousand attendees. The assembly remains set for 10:00 a.m. on June 28 with A. L. Miller signing the order as chairman.
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Joseph M. Brown
Atlanta
Democratic
House of Representatives
House
A. L. Miller
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Grand Opera House
Macon, Ga
Reward Offered for Arrest of Ranse Williams
The City of Sandersville offers a fifty dollar reward for the arrest and delivery to the Washington county Sheriff of Ranse Williams who shot Policeman H. T. Barwick on the night of June 10 1908. Williams is described as about 5 feet 10 inches tall, black, with a large head and square shoulders, weighing around 165 to 170 pounds. Dated June 15 1908. A W Evans Mayor J M Armstrong Clerk.
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Sandersville
Washington County
Ranse Williams
H. T. Barwick
A. W. Evans
J. M. Armstrong
Violet Rebekah Lodge No 9 Meeting Times
Violet Rebekah Lodge No 9 I O O F meets first and third Friday afternoons at four o clock in the lodge room Visitors welcomed at the meetings
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Violet Rebekah
Show Window Offers Tools and Household Goods for Sale
A colorful display advertises chisels braces bits hatchets hammers and pliers along with calico sheet iron roaster and other kitchen items. The notice promotes steel fry pans garden tools and a nine inch bucket weighing 8 quotes in old currency and invites buyers to see the quality and price. It also seeks second hand crocus sacks.
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Tybee
Central of Georgia Masterey Co
Georgia
Aila
Savannah
Sandersville, Ga
Masonic
J. G. Coony
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Boyden Oxfords
Tucker-Richbourg-Mitchell Company
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Aail
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