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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
5
The notice from Official Organ of Washington County urges readers to seek better aims than material gain. It critiques self centered sorrowful attitudes, calls for kinder conduct, and encourages stable family life and cheerful daily routines to raise healthier children.
A reflective piece argues that rural life should foster noble thoughts and a deep appreciation of nature. It laments that in pursuing future riches the present is neglected and the generations leaving country homes slip into dissatisfaction with refined society.
A collegian details his method for selecting briar pipes noting his preference for bowls smooth inside to avoid rough charring. He tests by light inspection and finger rubs, discarding several pipes before buying the best, claiming smooth bowls cake evenly and stay sweet.
In Venice Mrs Malaprop Partington jokes about a cabless city with water filled streets. She notes one could hire a chandelier and be rowed in a dongola. The remark highlights quirks of travel and language in a humorous exchange.
Miss Lizzie Rushin returns home to Riddleville. I W Peeler family visited relatives in Riddleville. Miss Mattie May Renfroe confined to bed with fever. Ola Hodges near Hebron is very ill treated by Dr Peeler. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Rabe Griffin on October 1. Rev T T G Linkous attended Wrightsville Christian convention early week. Painting the school house invites applications to Dr Peeler. Oscar Veal of Sandersville in village one day last. Crops are very short in this part of the county.
Notice announces the regular annual meeting of Augusta Southern Railroad Company stockholders in Augusta Georgia on Monday October 26 1908. Signed H W Miller Secretary and J A White Superintendent.
Georgia Washington County ordinary's notice announces A R Brooks administrator of T J Brooks, deceased, applying to sell land. Objections must be filed by the first Monday in November or leave to sell will be granted to the applicant. C D Tuigrzn, Ordinary.
Readers are urged to send in items with notice that any information of interest to the paper is welcome. The note invites community members to share news and encourages submissions for future issues.
By order of the Court of Ordinary of Washington County Georgia the O. O. Hartley estate will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in November 1908 at the county courthouse. The tract lies in the 89th District G M Washington County containing 97.25 acres bounded by Isaac Chester J T Hartley B D Joiner and S Bashinski and is known as the O. O. Hartley old home place. Terms cash. This 5th day of October 1908. Barbara A. Hartley administratrix of O. O. Hartley.
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