Superior Court Convenes With Judge Reagan In County
Washington superior court opened Monday morning at nine with Judge E. J. Reagan presiding. He spoke to the grand jury in a clear, forceful charge noted as one of the county's most instructive and thorough. The grand jury, led by foreman Ren. C. D. Shelnutt and bailiff T. G. Amerson, received orderly instruction and a number of cases were disposed of as Rawlings recused himself.
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Washington
Ren. C. D. Shelnutt
Warthen College Hires Miss Mary Emma Robinson
Warthen College appoints Miss Mary Emma Robinson of Sandersville as teacher of expression under President W. E. Lumley. She arrived Monday and has begun duties, with hopes pupils will embrace elocution to build a large class.
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W. E. Lumley
Warthen College
Mary Emma Robinson
Sandersville
Miss Robinson
Medical Association Meets Next Wednesday
The Washington County Medical Association will hold a meeting at City Hall in Sandersville next Wednesday morning. Members look forward to a very important and interesting session after a weathered hiatus, as meetings have proven profitable and worthwhile for attendees.
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Washington County Medical Association
Sandersville
Milledge Calls on Friends Amid Sandersville Visit
Capt. R. H. Milledge, a veteran candidate for prison Gemmie stoner, visited Sandersville last week and met many local citizens. He has prior visits to the town during the campaign and counts numerous friends across the county.
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Milledge
R. H. Milledge
Gemmie Stoner
Poe
Sandersville
Puga
Canty Dies After Shooting Near Poplar Springs Church
Ananias Lundy, a Black man, shot Sam Canty near Poplar Springs church last Sunday night. Canty died Monday morning. details and cause are unclear but a dispute involving a Black woman is mentioned.
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Annanias Lundy
Sam Canty
Poplar Springs Vhurch
Canty
Roughton Case Postponed Due to Illness at Court Term
The Roughton case was postponed at the current Washington superior court term because of the serious illness of defendant Roughton. A new trial was granted and docketed for rehearing. Officials note he has been very ill but improving and may be able to attend in ten days to two weeks, though rheumatism could hinder walking.
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Roughton
Washington
W C T A March 7 Program Highlights Geography Topics
A March 7 program outlines sessions on the scope of Geography and adapting it for common schools taught by Misses Reynolds Lozier Weister Jordan Nabers Carmichael. It covers home geography aims, textbook reliance, and teaching without the book. The event includes a Correlation of Nature Study Agriculture and Geography session led by Mrs Bulah Brown and Miss Arline Newton, followed by a Round Table discussion.
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Jennie Reynolds
Willie Lozier
Lula Weister
Susie Jordan
Ruby Nabers
Cordelia Carmichael
Bulah Brown
Arline Newton
Commissioners Provide Heat for Court House
Court room warmth improves as county commissioners install two large stoves. Jurors and court staff express relief at the heated room, replacing prior cold conditions despite grate heating prior to this addition.
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Court House
Hanging of Andrew Johnson in Atlanta
Andrew Johnson son of Noah Johnson once a local republican leader in the county will hang in Atlanta Friday March 18. Andrew is a young Black man about 25 years old.
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Andrew Johnson
Noah Johnson
Atlanta
Andrew
Card of Thanks to Physicians and Friends
Mrs L R Garner of Warthen Ga thanks Dr Redding of Warthen Dr Cheat ham and Dr Rawlings of Sandersville and numerous friends for devoted attention during her serious illness.
Fertilizers Offered at Rock Bottom Prices
Cash purchases and large lots enable rock bottom fertilizer prices. See us before you buy for the best goods for the least money. L. B. Hout and G. C. Woop, Manager.
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L. B. Hout
G. C. Woop
Gov Hoke Smith to Present Savannah Auto Trophies
Savannah plans for March auto races include Gov Hoke Smith invited to present silver trophies to winning drivers at the De Soto on March 19. Reduced rail fares from 13 Southeastern railroads set at 4 cents a mile round trip for Savannah spectators, with children 11 to 12 at half price.
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Savannah
Gov. Hoke Smith
Guv.Smith
de Soto
Guv. Smith
Charleston
Columbia
Wilmington
Charlotte
Augusta
Athens
Atlanta
Newnan
Columbus
Albany
Thomasville
Tallahassee
Jacksonville
W. W. Williamson
Transportation Committee
Joseph Richardson
Southeastern Passenger Association
N. H. van Sieklen
American Automobile Association
van Sicklen
The
DeSoto
Horr
Gov Hoke Smith
de Sato
Tennille Light Plant Destroyed by Fire
The city of Tennille lost its electric light plant and powerhouse in a Tuesday morning blaze. Valued at about seven thousand dollars, it was insured for thirty four hundred, with rebuilding planned larger to meet future growth and demand.
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Tennille
Mayor Godfrey Possibly Targets Tax Receiver Race
Mayor J C Godfrey of Davisboro visited the city yesterday and mingled at court with friends renewing the rumor that he will likely enter the tax receiver race in the upcoming primary. It is understood the matter is under consideration.
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J.C. Godfrey
Davisboro
Godfrey
Duracq race entry and grand stand seating announced
Secretary Solomon reports a letter predicting two Duracq cars in the races. Grand stand seats go on sale tomorrow with general admission at $1 and two day reserved seats at $1.25 per day. Boxes are $85 for two days. Five thousand reserved seats available.
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Solomon
Duracq
Variety of Household Goods and Supplies Advertised
A page lists items for sale including several kitchen pans, bowls, a milk bucket, lunch box, towel rack, steel pan, window shade, flower pots, soap and cleaning items, tissue paper, writing erasers, bread boards, and utensils with prices mostly 5 to 15 cents. It notes coal sieve savings and assorted home hardware.
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Reagan
Shelnutt
Medical Association
Gov. Smith
Job
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Hart, Schffner & Marx
Tucker - Richbourg- Mitchell Co
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