Potter fugitive banker arrested in Los Angeles
M S Potter, the Davisboro Georgia bank cashier wanted on wrecking charges, was arrested in Los Angeles on March 8. He faced a $20,000 shortage found by expert accountants and was identified by T Hall, a former Sandersville resident.
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Los Angeles
Cal
M. S. Potter
Davisboro
Marc
S. Potter
T. Hall
Sandersville
California
Potter
Knights of Pythias
O. H. P. Beall
Hon J Pope Brown Addresses Farmers on Diversified Crops
Hon J Pope Brown of Hawkinsville spoke at the Sandersville Farmer's Convention on a poor weather day. He urged diversifying crops and boosting local food and forage, arguing Georgia excels by broad production and profitable activity across many commodities. His sensible talk drew thoughtful responses from the audience.
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J. Pope Brown
Hawkinsville
Sandersville
J. Brown
Georgia
Brown
Death of a Mother in Israel in Hapeville
Mrs. Fannie A. Brown aged sixty nine died at her son Prof. Lawson KE Brown's in Hapeville after pneumonia. Funeral held at Baptist church with Rev. Chamlee and others directing. Choir of Smith Summerlin and Mesdames Hitchcock Newman Chamlee performed. Interment at the city cemetery following a large gathering of friends and relatives. WANTED 60 to 70 thousand feet rough lumber delivered in Atlanta area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson KE. Brown
Georgia Baptist Orphan’s Home
Hapeville
Fannie A. Brown
Baptist Church
A. Chamlee
Ke, J. Smith
Tennille
J. P Harrison
Macon
Messrs. Smith
Summerlin
Mesdames Hitchcock
Panderayille
Memorial Day Observance at Sandersville Warthen Camp
The Warthen Camp No 748 A C V met at the Sandersville Courthouse on April 26 1905 then marched to the Methodist church for a sermon by Rev W Langston. Officers were reelected and delegates named for the Louisville reunion with a memorial committee and a generous town dinner followed by a public program at the schoolhouse and a speech by Col C O Good. Cemetery tributes and wreaths closed a well received Memorial Day observance.
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Warthen Camp No
Sandersville
Methodist Church
W. Langston
Court House
M. Newman
E. A. Sullivan
J. W. Welch
A. C. Harrison
A. H. Trawick
Hermann
Patriotic Ladies of the Memorial Association
Mary Ann Williams
Daughters of Confederacy of
I. Hermann
Warthen Camp
Georgia
Sandersville Band
Adamson
Dixie
Langston
Shelnutt
Summer Tourist Rates to South Atlantic Coast Resorts
Via Central of Georgia Railway excursion tickets sold to Tybee St Simons Island Cumberland Island Atlantic Beach and other coast resorts at low rates. For total rates limits apply to nearest ticket agent.
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Central of Georgia Railway
Tybee
St. Simons Island
Cumberland Island
Atlantic Beach
Sewerage Franchise Clarified by Sandersville Citizen Card
Jerr A. Irwin defends two citizens who filed for a private sewerage franchise, stating the move aimed at public welfare amid debt and high taxes. He argues the previous article misrepresented the matter as political and notes the original petition has been withdrawn with no current application before the city council.
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Sandersville Progress
Sandersville
Jerr A. Irwin
Immense Brick Plant Planned at Millen Ga
millen residents invest faith and money to build a monster brick plant in Millen Georgia. high pine lumber prices and a brick combine push brickmakers to establish a large facility in the clay rich region, challenging the brick trust.
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Millen
Brick Trust
Building Fund Notice for Baptist Church Payment Window
Subscribers to the Building Fund must be ready to make the first payment between May 16 and June 1. Payments may be given to F. F. Stacer or S. M. Hitchcock. A. Omamuyn, Pastor.
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The
Baptist Church
F. F. Stacer
S. M. Hitchcock
A. Omamuyn
Dublin Chautauqua schedules famed entertainers and events
The Dublin Chautauqua Association organises a week of shows and lectures with the Royal Hungarian Orchestra from Cleveland Ohio and entertainers Ellaworth Plumstead Mrs William Calvin Chilton plus James Young the tragedian among others. A declamation contest includes students from Sandersville Tennille Wrightsville Vidalia McRae Eastman Hawkinsville and a teachers institute directed by Prof E C Branson and Bo George John N Rogers.
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Dublin
Dublin Chautauqua Association
Royal Hungarian Orchestra
Leveland
Ohio
Ellaworth Plumstead
Detroit
Mich
William Calvin Chilton
Oxford
Miss
Thomas E. Green
Oak Park
Tug
Lou J. Beauchamp
Hamilton
Edward Amster Ott
Chicago
Ills
James Young
Baltimore
Sandersville
Tennille
Wrightsville
Vidalia
McRae
Eastman
Hawkinsville
E. C. Branson
State Normal School At
Athens
Bo Oeor
John N. Rogers
End of Term Reflections At School
The piece notes that the term ends soon and urges one final strong effort in study before vacation. It mentions students traveling home, staff updates on Miss Hall and Mr. Page, several graduates advancing from dental college, and pride in students becoming adults. It highlights the art department and a school play for commencement.
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Chas. Gibson
Dental College
Atlanta
Gibson
Goodwin
Card of Thanks from Lawson E Brown
Thankful note to friends and former associates and friends of my parents for kindnesses shown and for respect at my mother's funeral. Gratefully yours, Lawson E. Brown.
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Lawson E. Brown
Established business brokers promise steady income
An advertisement urges readers to buy an established business and join Blow Bros. & Co. as agents in a county and adjoining territories. It notes salaries for men and women, weekly advances, furnished horse and buggy, and a permanent position. Also mentions Jne Daniel of Tennille opening a grocery in Sandersville and welcomes him to the city.
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Repgat M. Evaron & Co., Inc
Pittsburg
Jne Daniel
Tennille
San
Blow Bros. & Co
Dept. 5
Monon Bldg
Chicagog Hil
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Gedrula
Davisboro, Ga
Israel
South Atlantic Coast
Miss Hall
Mr. Page
Mr. Peebles
Nzora Snell
Grayhill
Tucker
Oconee
Willie Thigpen
Mr. Avante
Mary Slade
Miss Perry
Sandersville Drug Co
Sandersville Bank
L. B. Holt, Pres
D.P. Hale
D. P. Hale
M. R. Tucker
L. B. Holt
Ly. Rogers, W.A. McCarty
M., D. Jamerson, L. H. Holt
Lawrence Furniture Company
Dr. Tichenor
Ness
Dersville Drug Company
Daniel
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