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Newspaper
Sandersville Herald
Location
Sandersville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
1
The fall term of Washington Superior Court adjourned Saturday night after a week of business. Several civil and criminal cases were disposed of while others were carried over to an adjourned term likely in November. The Ed Heywood beastial offense case drew strong legal talent, ended in a mistrial after the jury failed to reach a verdict.
Claussen's steam baked bread advertised for sale on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at Mark Newman's store. The notice lists days and venue specifics for shoppers seeking fresh loaves.
Miss Mae Chancele Reynolds is named music teacher at Sandersville High School. She will lead regular class work and voice culture, brings a lyric soprano, and has prior experience in Albany. Her training includes Indianapolis Conservatory of Music, 1907, with strong endorsements from director EpGar M. Cawney.
M. H. Bird offers mowing machines and replacement parts. If yours is out of repair, see him for service and new equipment.
Mr. W. S. Lozier, a longtime Washington county resident, died at his Warthen home after a lingering illness. He was about sixty, survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters, with I S Lozier among them who heads the local electric light plant. Funeral rites were held last Friday at Warthen cemetery, led by Rev. A Chamlee, with many friends in attendance.
The Sandersville Board of Education unanimously allows nonresident pupils to enter on the same terms as residents. State law permits extra tuition, but the board aims for higher enrollment and community support. New teachers are helping elevate Sandersville High School.
A coachwhip snake invaded the Herald office pressroom last Monday about 4 pm causing alarm. The pressman, fearing danger, triggered a cautious retreat and, with help, cornered and killed the intruder. He expresses a grim wish that the snake’s kin meet grief as the creature dies.
Messrs C W Nelson and Company of Oconee have bought timber tracts in the region and will operate small mills to cut hardwoods into lumber. They also buy pine and expect significant local revenue as their venture grows.
A lengthy proclamation celebrates the "eloquent Cashman Jackson" and his store’s plain pricing. It boasts no strings, no debts hidden, and urges readers to trade only if the prices and goods meet expectations, promising straightforward, truthful business.
William J. Frost, one of Washington county's oldest citizens, died at his Harrison area home last Thursday night after a short illness in his seventy fifth year. He leaves children and grandchildren and a host of friends. burial occurred Friday as the community mourns the loss of a respected Christian gentleman.
J B Wall has closed a contract to build a modern store on his lot behind the Masonic building in this city. Work will begin as soon as materials arrive. Wall is regarded as a progressive citizen and the project will produce a thoroughly modern structure.
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