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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
8
Herald Publishing Co announces the Sandersville office is entered as second class mail matter effective January 2 1907 under editors G H Howard and manager J E Taylor.
The piece lauds the current administration for prosperity efforts in Georgia, argues against blaming the governor for legislative chaos, and claims ownership clarity of the Central of Georgia railway. It questions railroad title records, notes public interest in property owners, and comments on debates between Governor Smith and challenger Brown.
Editorial critiques a state democratic executive committee rule that would disenfranchise white voters in choosing the presidential nominee. It warns Governor Smith could wield excessive power via a political machine and cites potential federal appointments as a further risk to democracy. The piece urges restoration of voters’ rights and accountability.
The Dublin Times cites a Georgia Democratic rule that lets county committees pick delegates loyal to the gubernatorial nominee, denying minority representation and potentially controlling national convention choices. Editors warn the system concentrates power in one man, risking broad democratic rights and future regret.
The Vidalia Advance argues for Jesse Mercer of Fitzgerald as a preferable candidate over Capt. Wiley Williams of Columbus, criticizing perceived sectional manipulation and urging southern voters to support Mercer while recognizing Williams as a strong candidate with nationwide appeal.
Georgia railroad chairman Guyton McLendon compares industry pressure to Procrustean beds as deposits withdraw from Southern Railroad. The Augusta Chronicle explains the metaphor while noting railroads face tightening finances and must economize to meet obligations. Also a local rental notice appears at the end.
The Congressional Record carries Congressman Hardwick’s February 12 tariff address. It argues against protectionism with a focus on the Tin Plate Company and its later absorption by United States Steel. The speech defends a democratic position, refutes protectionist claims, and earns liberal applause.
In Washington County Georgia the estate of Hopewell Adams will sell at public sale on the last Tuesday in April 1908 within legal hours before Sandersville courthouse. The property includes a house and lot in Tennille and a 4 1 2 acre lot with boundaries described. Terms are cash. C C Adams administrator.
Ordinary’s Office of Washington County reports an appraisers’ return on the year’s support for Mrs Lolla Swint from the estate of JT Swint, deceased. The notice directs all concerned to appear before the county’s court of ordinary on the first Monday in April 1908 to show cause why the return should not be approved and the court’s judgment entered.
Whereas the appraisers appointed to set apart and assign A year s support for Mrs. Sarah Duggan and minor children of G M Duggan out of the estate of G M Duggan late of sniq county deceased have filed their return all persons concerned are hereby notified to appear at the court of ordinary of said county on the first Monday in April 1908 next and show cause if any they can why said return should not be approved and be made the judgment of said court D Tmearrs Ordinary
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