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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
4
Tre Herato argues the current road system suffices but calls for more labor and urges abolishing the convict lease system. He advocates county control of convicts to work on public roads and urges citizen involvement in supporting such legislation.
The Joe Brown club gains members by voluntary voter action rather than solicitation. An invitation through Tie Herano led to 80 joins via A. B. Chamlee. Reports say D. P. Hale circulated a Smith club list and C. G. Rawlings mailed twenty one district lists, planning house to house canvassing. If Brown wins Washington county, results will be tight.
With the primary nearing, supporters of Mr Brown expect a large majority and a possible nomination while governor supporters wage a sharp campaign. The tide appears against the governor, and defeat seems probable despite his efforts. Brown club growth suggests Washington will lean Brown.
The Atlanta Journal depicts Governor Smith driving the legislature toward disfranchisement of the negro. The measure passed House and Senate, awaits October ratification, with support from Brown and Smith allies. Herato credits Smith. Watson and Hardwick are noted as primary contributors. The editorial urges October amendment support, stating the race for governor is not tied to this issue.
The writer defends Mr Brown against Mr Hale in Georgia politics. They note Brown backers see his policies on immigration taxes county rule prohibition and governance as preferable to Governor Smith. They argue Hale’s stance divides Democrats and warn against disengagement while praising Brown as conservative, ethical, and capable of restoring prosperity.
A local columnist riffs on bankers versus railroad lawyers amid George Smith and Hoke policies. The piece questions motives, notes bankers’ supposed advantage in hard times, and asks who the Sandersville bankers are while contrasting farmer and lawyer interests.
Letter from Marietta editors defends Joe Brown as a upright citizen and capable leader. The Marietta Journal notes Brown's Harvard training and railway experience, predicting wide support in Cobb Fulton and neighboring counties. The piece references club growth, campaign sentiment, and mentions events and figures shaping Georgia politics.
G H Howard argues readers should not question motives amid Georgia political tensions over Governor Smith and Brown. The letter defends railroad interests in Sandersville and asserts Brown's election would benefit the state, noting Fulton County Joe Brown club membership at 6684 with 432 undisclosed names and local rumors about county sway.
Washington County voters must register for the primary this year. Tax collector W Sam Askew appointed registrars for twenty one militia districts to collect names and ensure eligibility to vote. Registrars listed include A G Young, BD Joiner, M Shealy, D M Hodges, Bryant Cox, J T McAfee, W A Woods, D M Tanner, TJ Orr, John T Cato, OJ Trussel, J W Harrison, W H Burgamy, G W Bateman, G L Armstrong, Jerome Giles, H B Pitman, Thomas G Amerson, John E Moye, G M Roughton, R M Layton, W Sam Askew, W A Dukes, and I A Smith.
Those desiring to join the Local Joe Brown Club of Washington County should send their names to Mr. A S Chamlee at Sandersville Georgia with request to be enrolled as members. Let friends of Mr Brown organize by enrolling their friends in each community and forward them to Mr Chamlee promptly.
J F Epwanns of Sandersville Georgia seeks oats and goats for market. Will pay highest cash price and buy in large or small lots. Contact for terms and arrangements.
Two city lots with seventy foot fronts on Fort Harris Street offered at 700 dollars each. Both lots described as having ample depth and considered the most desirable in the city. L'VILLE INVESTMENT Co. organizer G. H. Howard, Manager.
Georgia Washington County May 4 1908 N D Harrison administrator of Emma Harrison deceased asks for letters of dismission after stating duties are discharged. Citizens are notified to show cause on or before the first Monday in June why discharge should not be granted. C D Tmaergen Ordinary.
A court order in Washington County directs the sale on the first Tuesday in June 1908 of a 4-5 undivided timber interest on twenty acres in district 96. The tract lines from Jim Merritt land are described, and the sale aims to educate and support the wards Davie Low Richard Thos Eunice Lee and John Tobias Hattaway. Cash terms. Guardian H. B. Massey.
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