Washington County Seeks Relics for Jamestown Exposition
A notice from Mrs. H. M. Frankl may invites Washington County residents to contribute historic relics for a Georgia exhibit at Jamestown. Officials ask for heirlooms such as silver, china, jewelry, and papers, promising safe handling and return after the exposition.
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Washington County
George Washington
Jared Irwin
John Rutherford
Georgia
Jamestown
Joseph Habersham
Daughters of the Revolution
H. M. Frankiiy
Growth in Advertising in Twice-a-Week Herard Paper
Advertisers are convinced it pays to advertise in both issues of the Herano. Foreign advertisers early on joined the twice-weekly format and paid higher rates. Some hesitated and were carried once weekly, but new contracts show rising confidence and growing advertising lists for the Herarp publication.
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Heranp
Fortign
Tue Herarp
Sandersville UDC Chapter Meeting Set for March Fourth
The Sandersville Chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet Thursday afternoon March 4 at 3:30 with Mrs. M. D. Jamerson. Mrs. Dan Harris is president and Mrs. W. R. Lana secretary. Light refreshments. Muffin pans requested. Duration expected.
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Sandersville
United Daughters of Confederacy
M. D. Jamerson
Dan Harris
W. R. Lana
Change in Route No 4 Alters Philadelphia? Route Shift
Change is made in Route No 4 with the Sandersville line after March 16. The carrier will enter by the Poor Farm and depart the Bullard place, returning by the new road via Judge Rawlings place. Patrons on the altered segment are urged to supply proper mailboxes.
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Sandersville
Bullard Place
Judge Rawlings Place
Tribute to Hon Mark Newman in Sandersville
A lengthy obituary recalls Mark Newman, born in January 1906, who died March 12, leaving a wife, two sons and two grandsons. The piece highlights his Georgia life, Washington County roots, devotion to faith and democracy, Civil War era memory, and honors from the Masons amid a community’s floral tributes.
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Mark Newman
Sandersville
America
Green Valley
Georgia
Washington County
James David
Isidor Warren Newman
Mark
Horatio Hollifield Newman
Republican Party
Masons
Marky Newman
Land for Sale Near Tabernacle 161 Acres Farm Property
161 acres of good farming land near Tabernacle offered for sale. For further particulars contact Mrs. A at 1 Bares Tennille Ga.
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Tabernacle
Bares Tennille, Ga
Bids Sought for Cemetery Wire Fence Project in Brownwood
On March 18 1907 the Mayor and Council will open bids to erect a wire fence around Brownwood Cemetery. Bidders must specify post type style height weight wire and barbed wire six inches above top. Two double gates with locks required. City Clerk C J Bogers and D L Caratham sign.
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Brownwood Cemetery
C.J. Bogers
D.L. Caratham
Jordan Secured for City Court Judge Post
The Grand Jury endorsed Hon. E. W. Jordan for Judge of the City Court to succeed Judge J. E. Hyman who will not seek reelection. The bar of the county is likely to support him with little opposition. The Solictor position may see Hyman seek appointment. An Armistead ice factory here will supply pure ice and plans include bottling soda water making a major Georgia plant with rapid construction.
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EE. W. Jordan
J. E. Hyman
Jordan
Turner- Ald
Hyman
W. EB. Armistead
Georgia
Local notes from Lindsey on planting plans and social visits
Weather is favorable for planting as farmers prepare. W R Mills improves from illness. Baxton Mills left Saturday for a trip to Mill edgeville. Tom Louis's music last Saturday night was well received. Three boys bird threshing in rain last Wednesday killed 14 grass sparrows. Baldwin Mills visited friends and relatives.
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Tom Louis
Baldwin Mills
Beloved Father and Community Leader Laid to Rest
A funeral in Texarkana Arkansas honors a man praised for kindness and public service. Mourners include a Black schoolteacher and crowd at the cemetery as the obituary celebrates a life of charity, justice, and dedication to county affairs. His daughter Annie signs the memorial. New spring dry goods arrive weekly at Jackson.
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Papa
Daughtter
Annie
Texarkana
Ark-Tex
Harrison social notes show guests and visitors
Harrison residents and visitors are listed with local households hosting relatives and friends. Names include Miss Daisy McMillan, Mr. James Jordan, Mr. Dennis Josey, Mrs. C. S. McMillan, Miss Lillie Sheppard, Mrs. Joe Mills, Mr. Arthur Burns, Mr. Crawford, Rev. West, Mr. J H Duggan, Messrs Johnnie Wailer and Ernest Brantley, Miss Mattie McKenzie, and Miss Olive Hammock. Also mentions Sandersville, Tennille, Hawkinsville, Donovan, and a note about the Harrison Digest.
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Dennis Josey
C. S. McMillan
Lillie Sheppard
Donovan
Arthur Burns
Sandersville
Jim Bedgood
Mr. Crawford
Hawkinsville
Elmo Jinks
Mr. West
Methodist Church
J. H. Duggan
Lagrippe
Johnnie Wailer
Ernest Brantley
Flourishing Centerville School Under Miss Minnie Wood
Centerville reports its school in flourishing condition under the skillful management of affectionate teacher Miss Minnie Wood. Local families note social visits among Hodges, Osborn, Kines, and Hodges households with multiple afternoon gatherings and business trips in Sandersville and nearby city.
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Minnie Wood
M.A. Hodges
Minnie
A. L. Hodges
J. L. Osborn
T. L. Hodges
Charlie Kines
Sandersville
Sallie Jiou
Corinne Hodges
J. H. Osborn
Your City
Hat Pins and Novelties Featured in Jackson Ad
An advertisement from Jackson touts hat pins belt pins collar pins shirt waist pins and belts buckles as latest novelties. It lists a five cent pear top lamp chimney and emphasizes uniform pricing with no favored buyer.
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Jackson
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Herbert M. Franklin
Tennille
U. D.C
Hon
E. W. Jordan
JUDGE
Connec
Tion
Lindsey
W. R. Mills
New Spring
Harrison
Daisy McMillan
James Jordan
Savannah
M. Lanier
Joe Mills
Near
Edgar Smith
Mattie McKenzie
Bull
Centerville
Hitts’ Meat Market
Itt
Sandile, Ga
J. R. Hitt
Sandersville, Ga
G. ©. Wood
L. B. Holt
Builders Hardware
Lang
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