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People are beginning to realize that for wall strength insures the best protection for strength and durability. We Have Plenty and can fill vour orders AT ONCE Sanders\ille, Georgia, The m t ■■mwm . $1.00 PER YEAR SANDERSVILLE, GEORGIA, DECEMBER 11, 1908 VOL. LX VIII, No. 26 ODD FELLOWS 'AND THE LADIES NEW JUSTICES ELECT OFFICERS! ALSO GET DUST AND CONSTABLES At Meeting Held in The Hall ( Violet Lodge No. 9, Re- Ordinary’s List of Those Last Week—InstaIIa= tion in January. bekahs, I. 0. 0. F. | Elected are Given Elect Officers. Below. At. a meeting of Sandersville Lodge No. 271, Independent Order of Odd Fellow*, Inst week at their lodge room in the Pringle build* ing, til* following officers were elected: A. L. Evans, Noble Grand. J. E Johnson, Vice Grand. M. Newman, Treasurer. S.. B. Malone, Secretary. The appointive officers will be named at oik* of the meetings to be held this (month. The elections are held semi-an- mnilly, on the lirst Tuesday nights in June awl Decern her and the installations take place on the lirst Tuesday nights of July ami January following. The above officers will, of course be installed the first Tuesday night in January, and this inte resting program will doubtless call out the lull strength of the lodge for that event. Sundereville 1ms u lodge of 14X) members, and all of them take a deep interest in the affairs of the order. Though many members of the lodge reside in the country, they manage to attend lodge meetings finite frequently. The Odd Felloes have a hue lodge, and the social features, in addition to the regular work of the organization, make it ouei of the most desirable organizations we have iu our midst and one that, accomplishes much good. May they wax strong and keep up their good work is the wish of The Herald. Much interest was shown by the ladies in the election of officers for the local lodge, Violet No. 9, Uebeknhs 1. 0. O. F., on last Fri- day afternoon. The members turned out en masse, *»rd the wisdom of their choice will be shown by the fol lowing listof offic» rs-»*lect, pr 'mo- tod and elected: Mrs. A. L. Evans, Past Noble Grand. Promoted. Mrs. J. D. Newman, Noble Grand. Promoted. Mrs. J. J. Harris, Vice Grand. Elective. Mrs. L. C. Wall, Secretary. Elective. Mrs. H. T. Barwiek, Treasurer. Elective. These officers will be installed by the District Deputy President, Mrs J. R. Collins, at the Odd Fellows hall on the first Tuesday in January next. A banquet will probably be giAen at the time of the installa tion for the benefit of both lodges. All RECORDS “ “ “ ARE BROKEN TO WAYNESBORO Light and Water Plants Conference in 1900 Will be Argue Free Schools. We Want Them. Some of aur young people are very much in favor of the -establishment of u roller skating rink. Isn’t it possible to provide this amusement for our young people? ft is one of the most popular forms of healthful erereise, and we be lieve it. would be .profitable to its pro moters. The Herald printed its entire issue tiiis week from its new plnnt in the Pringle building How did yon like it? When our new linotype type setting machine and the remainder of our material arrives we will show you fotnerbing. "Watch us grow.” Note to Mama and Papa Come r all who long for Christmas cheer, For Santa's treasure house is here. Biggest, Best and Lowest-Priced Toy Store Anywhere! H URRAH 1 Santa Claus has tajeen possession of his store full of new toys and asks all of itis friends to eorne and see kini. We have made g-oat prepara tions for the holiday trade and want all of the little folks to be remembered, for it would be a poor sort of a “How-do-you-do,” for dpar old Santa Clans if the children were not remembered. Of course there are dozens, yes, hundreds of new playthings at this store. Such things nearly al ways have their first showing at Jackson’s. Of course there are the old friends, too—Dolls of all descrip tions and prices. There are the games and the engines, and the animals and all the others. It is a big and beautiful show, with a welcome for everybody, whether they care to buy or not. Come to See Us! If Mrs. Walter W. Harris, San- dersville, Ga., will bring this paper to our store in a week she will get $1.00 worth of Jewelry. . LW:' i v:• Georgia—Washington county. 1, C. D. Thigpen, Ordinary of said county do hereby certify that at. an election held in and for said county, for Justices of Peace m the various districts on December 5, 1008, the following Justices of Peace were duly elected in the various districts, as per returns: 88 district, R. T. Moye, 80 district, H. L. Jenkins, 90 district, L. A. Gravbill, 01 district, J. F. Brantley, 02 district, VV. P. Smith, 98 district, H. H. Holmes, 94 district, W. A. Brown, 95 district, John T. Cato, 0(i district, D. Q. Wilson, 97 district, R.^NJ. Brown, 98 district, G.'j£, Armstrong. 99 district. S. J! Turner, 100 distriett E. G. Jordan, 180 district, no election, 1258 district, J. P. Page, 1815 district, S. F. Turner, 1846 district, C. H. Cook, 1860 district, Clarence A Godfrey 1884 district W. J. Frost, 1899 district, no election, 1488 district, W. J. Joiner. Given under my hand and offi cial seal of office at. Sandersville, Ga.. this December 7, 1908. C. D. Thiapeu, Ordinary, W. C. Ga. Constables elected December 5th, 1908 for next two years. Term of office beginning January 1st, 1909: 88 district, D. S. Davis, 89 district. J.M. Brantley and N. J. Hartley, 90 district, G. L. Avant Sr., 91 district, J. C. King, 92 E. C. Smith, 98 W. C. Paradice, 94 R. F. Walters, G. T. Horton, 96 district, R. L. Brown, and W. H. May Jr., 90 district, T. D. Cummings, Will Hattaway, 97 district, Lopez Smith and A. P. Ileath. 98 district, J. E. JFowIer, W. P. Hitchcock, 99 district, J. G. Giles, R. A. Jenkins, 100 district, G. K. Kitchens, J. N. Renfroe, 180 district, No Election, 1258 district., L. D. Paradice, W. G. Fulghum, 1815 district, W. T. Tompkins, C. W. Tanner, 1845 district, G. B. Harrison, E. B. Page, 1860 district, J. L. Brantley, Lee Smith. 1884 district, J. J. Powell, S. Page. 1899 No Election, 1488 district, George T. Gilmore, S. O. Franklin. Christian Church Bazaar. As was previously announced, the bazaar has been postponed a week, being on the 15 and 16, in the lobby of the Hotel Julida. Dainty handmade caps, bibs, socks, carriage robes, and etc., will be found for the baby; dolls, and such things for the larger children. Christmas remem brances for each member of the family. Miss Mary Irwin will have charge of the table of delici ous home made candies. Chocolate and sandwiches will be served at any time. Oysters and coffee will be served from 12 until 2 o’clock each day, aslo at night. Your patronage will be appreciated. Mrs. S. G. Lang, Pres., Mis. G, S. Garbutt, Secy. High water mirk was readied during the month ending Decem ber 10th, in the earnings of the Sandersville Water Works and Electric LigluJPlants, tliejj grand totul from the City and Tebnille aggregating the sun of twelve bundled and eighty dollars and eleven cents; this sum not in cluding any charge for the street lights iu this city, which would bo charged for by private owners at the rate of six dollars each. Several new natrons have been added during the past month and the number is constantly increas ing. The larger income hastens the day when the city may have tree schools, in keeping with the pro gressive cities that have hud the foresight to mvn their own plants, and thus bring growth and pro gress and life themselves. CLOTHING HOUSE 4 NEW BUSINESS Durst & Thompson Can didates for the Patron age of Sandersville and County. Held In a Near by City. The next uppHion <> f the South Georgia Conference will he held at Waynesboro, t hus affording the people of this section an opportun ity to attend at small expense, as that city can be reached by much nearer route than in some years past. The session just closed was the best in the history of the church. SPECIAL SERVICES ON NEff SUNDAY Rev. Mr. Colson, By Re* quest Of Board, Will Preach. Completion Expected By January i—Will Have Twenty Rooms The uni .ex for “The New Gil more” hotel i--; nearing comple tion, and it. i. expected that the building will be ready tor occu- p.mey by the first, of January. When completed, twenty bed rooms mid lour bnth rooms be added 1o the hotel, milking it’* caps city second to nr no in the smaller cities of the state. Mrs. Jordan, who is in charge of the hotel, has trade it most popular with the unveling public, and the annex will enable her to meet the increasing business. When completed, the hotel will proscut it I andsomo appearance and will add much to the business section q! our loau, Although his pastorate has closed, tlm Board of Stewards at the Methodist church have reques ted Rev. L. W. Colson to preach at the services mxt Sunday and Sunday night and they request that every member of the church and others be present. These services will be held at the usual hour. The appointment given Rev. Mr. Col-on of the church at Moultrie, is very pleasing to hi* friends here.' It is not only a thriving it lie city to whioh lie goes, hut his friends are further gratified to know thru from the stand point, ul the salary paid. it. is a more important charge iltim the Suuder-ville church, and is regarded as one of the best appointments in the eonfer'-nee. We take pleasure in announ cing that Messrs. W. S. Durst and J. H. Thompson have b ased to Jackson’s 5 and ll) cent Store, 1 and will open up in a few days with a complete line of clothing and gent’s furnishing goods. We me always glad to welcome a new enterprise to our little city, ami feel sure these gentlemen will make good with the, people of Sandersville and Washington county. Mr. Thomson is well known to the residents of Sandersville and county, ana is quite popular, as was evidenced by his recent elec tion as coroner. Mr. Durst is from Ocala, Fla., and new to our people, but lie will receive a cor dial welcome, and deserves it, we are sure. The new' firm hopes to have it’s goods in by the latter part of this week, and expects to do it’s share of business in it’s line. We had a great sale of IVORY CEnlENT PLASTER the other day. “Going out of the Plaster busi ness?” merrily asked some Not So! Not So! POPULAR COUPLE SOON TO MARRY Mr. Bennie Frank Boatright and Miss Susie Smith Contracting Couple. Cards have been issued for the marriage of Mr. Bennie Frank Boatright and Miss Susie Smith, at the home of the bride’s par ents, near Tennilie, the happy event to take place on December 16th. The young couple have the best wishes of a host of friends in ad vance of their marriage. The Progress saya they are not able to indulge in a new dress but that they have a new keg of ink that they are using up iu a hurry. We are glad to note the prosperity of our esteemed contemporary and rise to remark chat we have the new dress and also the ink, which is “going some.” WHILE OUT HUNTING accidently shot Elisha William. Colored, Bled From Efforts of a Wound Received Luft Saturday Elishn W.iiiam? it . olorod boy about fcmrtien mu in of ngp, em ployed nt the Citizen’s Bank, while out hunting last Snturday afternoon aeeidently shot him self with a shotgun while attempt ing to climb it fvmjh. The boy was brought to town and every olfoi u .is umdo to save his life, but t! .• wound pmvtd in. tab The load enleted I In* left side, penetrating the long, mid lie died Sundav afternoon.