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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
8
In the Octal Kenia region the piece blends a whimsical poem about Alaugh likened to sunshine and music with a string of social notes from Tennille and Sandersville. It lists visits, homecomings, and greetings among local residents and guests, including Emiy West and Miss Mamie New, with updates on court attendance, millinery work, and town gatherings.
Mr and Mrs A D Subler Eye Specialists are at the Julida Hotel for a few days testing eyes and fitting glasses. Citizens take advantage of the opportunity to have eyes tested and glasses fitted.
Judge and Mrs J Hyman entertained on a Wednesday evening for their guest Miss Mamie New of Dublin. The event featured a programme party with punch served by Misses Annie Nora Duggan Mabel Rawlings and Zillie Richbourg. cream and cake followed. Attendees included many Misses Mamie New Susie Warthen Martha Mathis Belle Hopkins Margaret Marston Vannie Mathis Mae Michael Katie Harris Mary Harris Louise Hettie Zillie Richbourg Mabel Rawlings Annie Nora Duggan Ethel Elder Susie Duggan Lena Robison and Messrs John Quinn Ben Tarburton P O Thomas Isabe Lozier L C Brewer Arthur Rawlings Hines Wood Mark Newman Battle Sparks Thos Y McCarty A S Ghamlee T A Wicker Roger Collins Andrew Sparks and others.
The Herano manager traveled to Davisboro on Wednesday to bid on a large printing job and canvassed the area by private conveyances. The effort expanded the subscription list for advertisers and secured a substantial order for the HIRALD commercial printing establishment, which touts an enlarged plant and two job presses. The trip also showcased Davisboro high grade buggies by J S Gibbs, with local merchants receiving small printing orders.
Hon Joseph M Brown declares his bid for governor, stating firm views on public questions. A long list of local merchants and firms signs a pledge to close stores at six from April 1 to September 19 08 alongside bank and business representatives.
By a 26 to 14 vote Hon. A Hattaway defeated Hon. J L Cato for councilman at Davisboro on Monday in an exciting contest. Hattaway will succeed Hon. A R Aldred who resigned recently and joins a municipal board including J Frey mayor K Brown clerk W T Salter W C Wilson S H Hollis S J Taylor and G A Hattaway as councilmen.
Interest grows in the recruiting and reorganization of the Washington Rifles with San dersville youths joining. Headquarters stay at Tennille while officers are drawn from both towns and drills occur in separate sections, except on special occasions. Officers have not yet been chosen.
The LaDell Fox Concert Company performed at the Sandersville auditorium on Monday night and drew widespread praise. Miss LaDell already enjoys local popularity, and the ensemble earned warm compliments, with many attendees hoping for future appearances.
A local stationery business emphasizes quality printing with jkind that customers can be proud of. The firm notes its products reflect its reputation and aims to stand out in durability and design.
Notices warn papers must drop from subscriptions for those a year in arrears. Readers urged to send payment. April 1st deadline approaching. The department states no modification to the order.
The Davisboro hotel, run by Mrs. J. Taylor, is praised as one of the best and neatest in Georgia. She is a charming hostess who makes guests feel welcome and helps Davisboro attract visitors who leave with praise and a wish to return.
A list of jurors drawn for the March term 1008 city court of Sandersville is provided. Names include E. S. Brantley, Chas Fowler, F. Fowler, H. Goodman, Walter Stephens, Robt Raines Hollifield Garner, Thos Trawick, Geo W. Waller Jr, Veasy Walker, James K. Johnson, W. T. Layton, and others.
Notice from SamugenL Ropers of Harrison Georgia seeks help in locating his sixteen year old son Téa Roberts who disappeared from home on March 1 1905. He is ginger colored with a small scar on the upper lip and carried some money. Citizens are warned not to harbor or contract with him and officers are asked to arrest him and notify the requester.
Note urges patrons of Tue Her Abb to phone in news items or mail ecards to the paper rather than sending direct office submissions. The message appeals to readers to contribute items through official channels for better coverage.
In Riddleville the section enjoys fine weather with rain hoped for the crops. Farmers have taken advantage of the past two weeks to prepare their land for planting while local social visits and minor ailments are noted.
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