Rev Walter Holcomb Convicted of Obscene Language
Rev Walter Holcomb son in law of the late Sam P Jones was found guilty in Bartow superior court of using obscene language in the presence of females during a revival meeting at the Sam Jones tabernacle. He was fined 200 dollars and costs and will appeal to the superior court.
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Rev. Holcomb
Sam Jones
Cartersville
Walter Holcomb
Sam P. Jones
Bartow Superior Court
Holcomb
Sam Jones Tabernacle
Annular Solar Eclipse Expected Across U S Regions
The annular eclipse on June 28 will darken Sandersville and nearby areas from 9 AM to noon, with the sun appearing as a silver ring around the moon. Observers nationwide expect ideal viewing conditions and thousands of telescopes will be directed skyward from 10 to 12. Get smoked glasses ready.
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Sandersville
America
United States
Canada
Central America
Tampa
Fla
County Registrars Busy Revising Voter List
County registrars spent ten days updating the registration list for the clerk election held yesterday. Their work making the voting list accurate is noted as a challenging but essential task.
Taft seen as weak candidate by New York Democrat leader
W J Conners of Buffalo, head of the New York state Democratic committee, told reporters in New York that Taft would be easy for Democrats to detest. He called Taft the weakest possible nominee aside from Roosevelt's influence and suggested Bryan could be a certainty for the ticket amid a radical platform and strong labor presence.
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New York
W. J.conners
Buffalo
State Democratic Committee
Bryan
Taft
Conners
Johnson
Annual County Teaching Licenses Exam Held
The annual examination of county teachers was conducted by County School Superintendent Wood last Friday and Saturday. A sizable number of applicants sought licenses to teach in the county's schools.
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Wood
Joe L Hood Dies At Home Near Pringle
Joe L Hood died at his home near Pringle last Thursday night after a short illness of paralysis. He was 44 or 45, brother of Robt Hood of Sandersville. Rev J A Mobley conducted the funeral at Pleasant Sill church with many friends and relatives in attendance.
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Joe. Hood
Pringle
Robt. Hood
Sandersville
J. A. Mobley
Pleasant Sill Church
Hair from China Steamer Reveals Beauty Switches Trend
The Boston steamer Seneca from China brought Chinese pigtails destined for a hair dealer. The dealer plans to use the locks in making rats and switches for the Merry Widow fashion. Officials say Chinese hair trade remains thriving, with dead donors often supplying cheaper strands.
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Boston
China
Rabid Dog Shot By Neighbor After Attacks
Last Monday afternoon Pete Braswell shot a dog with rabies in front of Tom Alford's home on North Smith Street. The dog, seen in convulsions, had bitten ten other dogs. Braswell fired seven times, killing it after multiple bullets pierced its body.
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Pete Braswell
Tom Alford
North Smith Street
Mr. Braswell
Enjoyable Barbecue at Brooks Springs Draws Crowd
A large Sandersville crowd enjoyed a barbecue last Thursday at Brooks Springs resort. George Doolittle, in charge of the springs, ensured a memorable day as visitors praised the occasion highly.
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Brooks Springs
Sandersville
George Doolittle
Reward Offered for Arrest of Ranse Williams
City of Sandersville offers fifty dollar reward for the capture and delivery to the Sheriff of Washington county of Ranse Williams who shot Policeman H. T. Barwick on the night of June 10 1908. Williams described as about 5 feet 10 inches tall with a large head sullen look full eyes prominent mouth square shoulders and weight around 165 to 170 pounds. Notice dated June 15 1908 signed by Mayor A. W. Evans and Clerk J. M. Armstrong.
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Sandersville
Washington County
Ranse Williams
H. T. Barwick
Violet Rebekah Lodge No 9 meets Fridays at Four
Violet Rebekah Lodge No 9, I O O F, conducts meetings on the first and third Friday afternoons at four o clock in the lodge room. Visitors are welcomed.
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Violet Rebekah
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Ch’m’n Conners
Mr. Joe L. Hood
Mad Dog
Julida Hotel
J. W. Flowers, Prop
A. W. Evans
J. M. Armstrong
Amat Crion
Pale
L. Darbyshire
Rochester
N.Y
The
South End
Haynes
Smith St
Knight Bros
Holt
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Boyden Oxfords
Tucker-Richbourg-Mitchell Company
Sandersville, GA
Hart Schaffner & Marx
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