Water and Light Commission 1908 Annual Report Summary
The Water and Light Commission reports for year ending September 1 1908 a net clear of about 5000 after expenses and boiler repairs. Commissioners A B Chamlee W R Thigpen and C M Cason are praised for prudent management and placing the lighting system in Tennille with satisfactory results. The note adds the plant serves both towns from one power house and stresses strong performance by the staff.
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Water and Light Commission
Messrs
A. 8. Chamlee
W. R. Thigpen
C. M. Cason
Tennille
The Clansman at School Auditorium October 20
The Clansman, hailed as the most talked of play, will be presented at the School Auditorium Tuesday evening October 20. Manager George Brannen staged the production in New York in 1906 and the show quickly toured major cities including Chicago St Louis Washington Baltimore and Kansas City.
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United States
South
Ku Klux Klan
Statesman
George Brannen
New York City
New York
McVicker’s Theatre
Chicago
St. Louis
Washington
Baltimore
Kansas City
School Auditorium
Big Tent Meeting Closes After Two Week Revival
The two week tent revival led by Rev. John B. Culpepper and his son Rourke wrapped up Tuesday night with strong sermons aimed at turning people from sin. The final services drew large crowds from Sandersville, Tennille, and nearby areas, with Mr. Culpepper returning to visit old friends.
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John B. Culepper
Rourke
John Morrow
Culpepper
Washington
Rourke Culpepper
Sandersville
Tennille
Peachers
New Baby Riding Boots By T. Y. McCarty Shoe Co
Resserkrats introduce soft sole baby riding boots in fall colors and combinations. The ad invites mothers to shop the new footwear options claiming they will please the baby and noting the McCarty Shoe Company as the source.
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Resserkrats
T. Y. McCarty Shoe Co
Mt Vernon Baptist Association Meets Next Tuesday
The Mt Vernon Baptist Association will meet in Riddleville on Tuesday of next week for its annual session. It has been 24 years since the convention was held at Riddleville and church growth has occurred since then. The Riddleville area will host with notable Southern hospitality and generous contributions from local churches south of the Central railroad.
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Mt. Vernon Baptist Association
Riddleville
Mt. Vernon Association
Central Railroad
Ihs
Association
We Are Grateful for the Responses
A historic plea from the Herald urges readers to settle outstanding subscriptions to keep the paper afloat. The note details debt on the books and emphasizes the hardship of paying for paper rent printers and postage, appealing for full payment to aid operations.
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The
Herald
Professor Gibson to Move to Aberdeen Miss
Prof John Gibson longtime Sandersville High School superintendent plans to relocate to Aberdeen Mississippi as soon as business here is settled. His departure saddens many friends in the county who recognize him as a progressive leader. Aberdeen is Mrs Gibsons home which will ease their move.
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John Gibson
Sandersville High School
Aberdeen
Miss
Gibson
Bargain Counter Ads Offer Pans and Envelopes
An advertisement notes bee steel fry pans priced at 5e 10¢ and 15¢ and says all men's pants are marked in plain ABULCD. It invites visitors to bargain counters and mentions envelopes.
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Breiners
Delegates Named for Warthen Camp to Re Union
Warthen Camp No 748 U C V appoints delegates and alternates to the state Re Union in Atlanta Georgia on October 22 and 28 1908 Delegates W J Henderson W G Baily M A Hodges T H Sparks Alternates C I Duggan Dr A G Carswell J T Simpson B F Gladin Sparks to secure credentials as advised Commander Geo D Warthen Adjutant
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Comrades of
T. H. Sparks
Geo
D. Warthen Adit
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the Water and Light Commission
BIG
Georgia
Asvilik GA
D. E. McMaster, Pres
H. M. Basuinski
V-Pres
J. H. Arnall
Cashier
Iking Company
Altimc
Kodak
J. W. Barw
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Tennille, Ga
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