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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
5
The notice records mail matter entered at the Sandersville post office as Second Class on January 2, 1007. It notes delivery handling under standard postal procedures and marks the mailing date for archival tracking.
Citizens urge Georgia representatives to draft a resolution asking the governor through the attorney general to probe the legality of the Southeastern Tariff Association. The aim is to curb alleged inflated fire insurance rates and potentially save the public and merchants substantial costs by challenging the group under current law.
The piece notes growing Republican belief that Bryan will win, with many conceding early. A New York Sun editorial argues Taft cannot win if nominated, and that Hearst or Bryan would prevail against any Republican candidate including Roosevelt, reflecting a reshaping political scene.
The Washington county grand jury and county leaders urge securing our share of felony convict labor for road projects as soon as leases end. The HerALD has long supported this, Chairman Joiner backs the plan, and a majority of commissioners and voters are seen favoring it. They also urge abolition of the convict lease system in Georgia and its use is described as indefensible.
A Georgia editorial attacks a state Democratic reform rule that leaves presidential delegate selection to governor loyalists rather than direct voter choice. It argues the governor’s influence risks a one man rule, undermining primaries or mass meetings and disenfranchising opponents of Bryan’s nomination.
A Columbus era editorial recalls a 167 child death in a Cleveland suburb fire and urges building codes to require outward opening doors in schools churches and public structures to prevent future tragedies. The piece questions public accountability and laments liquor influence while urging civic action.
The Macon Telegraph notes both politics and measles are active in Lee county with no clear sense of which causes more damage. The Southeastern Tariff Association sets a new high rate on Tue Herato plant, burdening operations. Public attention toward the organization grows as talk of a law to ban pocket pistols intensifies. The grand jury is praised for its stance on weapon control.
The Jeffersonian editorial laments campaign zeal turning to selfish conduct and cites Hoke’s backsliding as key. Augusta Chronicle mocks a reformer angry at the fuss, while Governor Smith thanks Tom Watson and defends his own campaign amid critics. Dooley reference noted. calls for straightening the next effort.
A three day general meeting of the First District of the Hephzibah Association will meet at the Davisboro church March 27 through 29 with devotional services led by B A Salter and other preachers including Dr F Golden J Holmes T E Godson W J Stockton J W Underwood A S Ulm and W J Douglass Sermons by Rev J E Duren and Rev L A Brantley Sunday services by Rev A J Murphey Rev J S McLemore and others A Bible Conference for church and Sunday school workers follows through April 4 at the Methodist church under speakers Dr B D Ragsdale Dr T J Beck Rev A Chamlee Rev EB J Smith and G W Andrews All pastors deacons and Sunday school workers are invited to attend.
Between Sandersville and Davisboro a parcel known as Bashinsky Place is offered for sale or rent. It borders the land of Hon. W. J. Henderson and includes a good house with fine land. Terms and prices available through Sandersville Investment Co. G. H. Howard, Manager. Cherry Balsam promoted.
Public sale to highest bidder on first Tuesday in April 1908 at the Washington County courthouse Sandersville Ga. The 200 acre farm in the 98th G. M. District is described by boundaries and secures debt of 3800 with 6 percent interest. Proceeds pay debt, costs, and any surplus to Winfield 8 Davis or heirs. The Security Investment Co. will conduct the sale with Howard and Jordan as attorneys.
Under an order by Hon. C D Thigpen the estate of Hopewell Adams will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in April 1908 before Sandersville courthouse. The sale includes a house and lot in Tennille bounded by Adams and Iverson Lord lands and a one acre lot also in Tennille bounded by Boatright Lord and Adams lands. Terms cash.
The City of Davisboro announces a special election on March 16 1908 to fill the vacancy created by Alderman A R Aldred’s resignation. The election will be held at the usual city polling place under the registration from the last general city election, with Mayor J C Gonprey signing the notice at City Hall on March 6 1908.
Notice by the Office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues states that if no good cause is shown by March 12 1908 at 10 o clock the proposed new public road in the 92nd and 94th districts will be established. It will begin near the bridge over Steel Creek and run through lands owned by Brown Morris and Taylor and W B Francis then connect with Francis bridge road while keeping the old bed of a private road as near as practicable. Francis reserves two gates to be kept closed from December 20 to March 5 each year. Dated February 14 1908 by I W Newman Secretary R and R.
Ordinary's Office announces that appraisers have filed a return to set apart a year's support for Mrs. Lolla Swint from the estate of E T Swint, deceased. Citizens must appear at the county court on the first Monday in April 1908 to show cause why the return should not be approved and made the court's judgment. The notice is signed by C D Turaren, Ordinary.
The court is notified that a year's support for Mrs Parah Duggan and the minor children of G M Duggan is to be set apart from the deceased's estate. All interested persons must appear before the court of ordinary on the first Monday in April 1908 to show cause why the return should not be approved and entered as judgment. D Tieren Ordinary.
Ordinary's Office March 2 1908 notes H B Massey guardian for R T Hattaway minors seeks leave to sell 4 5 interest of timber on twenty acres in the 6th District G M Washington county. Objections must be filed by the first Monday in April 1908 or leave will be granted as applied for by C D Triaren Ordinary.
If you have the blues irritable bilious or constipated you may need pills. Avoid cheap pills and choose Tom and Arthur Pills from Sandersville Drug Co a reliable house that makes them with pure drugs and care.
An old message touts Cherry Balsam as a salt and reliable remedy for children suffering from whooping cough. The Sandersville Drug Co is the retailer offering the remedy.
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