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J J The Sandersville Herald. : 1.00 PER YEAR. SANDERSVILLE, GEORGIA, MARCH, 6 1908. ESTABLISHED 1841 IJPE8I0R CODRI CON- RODQHrON CASE HAS VENE1) MONDAY A. M. Judge Reagan Pleases Bar and People. Shelnutt Jury Foreman. BEEN POSTPONED. Mr. Roughton is Seriously Sick and Was Unable to be at Court. GOV. SMITH WILL AWARD TROPHIES. Washington superior court con ven'd Monday morning ut. nine o’clock with Judge E. J. Reagan, t l,e popular presiding judge of the Flynt circuit on the bench, who cuine at the invitation of Judge R»wliugs to dispose of a number of cases in which Judge Rawlings j„ disqualified. Judge Reagan vn- personally known to some of the members of the bar, and by reputation to nil of them and bis reputation of being one of the foremost lawyers and ablest judges of the state lias been well sustain ed during the brief time ho pre sided «S judge ill this county. His The Roughton caso was. post poned at the present term of Washington superior court on ac count of the illness of Mr. Rough- ton, his physicians testifying to his serious illness and his inability to leave home at the present time or during the session of the court. A new trial wus granted to Roughton by a decision reached last week and the case was there fore docketed for a rehearing ut the present term. For several weeks past Mr Roughton has been very seriously To Winners in Automobile Contests to be Held in Savannah. Plans of the Savannah racing committee for the big March auto events, it is learned, include an invitation to be presented to Gov. Hoke Smith to be present and to make the presentation of the sil ver trophies to the successful drivers of the winning cars in the speed contests. About the awarding of the prizes the committee plans to have a pleasing program, with Gov.Smith and the winning drivers as the central figures. It is intended that the presentation shall take TENNILLE LIGHT PLANT DESTROYED BY FIRE. City is Partially Protected by Insurance. Will Be Rebuilt. charge to the grand jury was a masterful one, delivered indirect, simple and forceful language, j with no attempt at eloquence or popular trimmings and yet one of the most instructive, direct and impressive, as well as one of the most thorough and complete charges ever delivered in this county. The court was quickly organized and the grand jury soon reported for instruction, with Hon. C. D. Shelnutt of t his city, as foreman and Mr. T. G. Amerson tie grand jury baililV. A full list of the cases called and disposed of to this time are given in another column. ill and several days ago regarded place at the De Soto at 8 o clock as very desperately sick, but is j on t he evening of March 19. Gov. reported how as improving and Smith will bo invited to attend will probably bo able to bo out in laud make the award, by a com- tho course of ten days or two mitteee ut Savaunahians, who it weeks, barring any backset, | is expected will go to Atlanta for though perhaps lie may liml it j that purpose. The electric light plant and power house belonging to tho city of Tennille was destroyed by firs Tuesday morning about 8 o’clock, the lire making a clean sweep, in spite of heroic efforts to save it. The plant was valued at about seven thousnnd dollars, blit was insured fuf thirty-four hundred dollars, which will probably lie soon paid and it is understood that the city will immediately begin the work of rebuilding the plant and that the new power plant will lie built on a larger PRICES WHILE THE GOODS LAST 1 ten quart milk bucket 1 fiber lunch box 1 roller towel rack 1 12 quart milk pan 1 pen rack 1 large bottle vaseline 1 economy coal sieve This will save one fourth of your coal. stroyed 1 steel fry pan 5c 15c 10c 10c 10c 5c 5c 40c scale than was tho one d( so as to provide for the rapid 1 window shade 3x6 growth and future of the city 1 wire dish draner 10c 1 wire sink strainer 15c 1 twelve cup muffin pan 15c 1 set iron stone china cups iHieult to walk again on account of rheumatism, of which it was stated he was suffering intensely. W. C. T. A. Program For MarJi 7th. Mayor Godfrey and saucers 1 spool good machine thread 1 graduated quart cup 1 enamel ware cup 30 wooden clothes pins 1 stocking and glove arner 40c 3c 5c 5c 5c 5c Teacher of Expression For Warthen College. President W. E. Lumley of Warthen College, has secured tho services of Miss Mary Emma Rob inson of Sandersvillo, as teacher of expression. She arrived in tlm city Monday last and has already entered upon her duties at the college. Miss Robinson comes to the school here highly re • vinmended, and it is hoped bhui. ihe pupils of the school will see the advantage in taking up the study of elocu tion, thus enabling M iss Robinson to have a large class.—Wrights- ville Chronicle. 1. The scope of Geography 7 , and how the teacher may adapt it. to | the needs of the pupils in the common schools: Misses Jennie Reynolds and Willie Lozier. 2. What may the teacher ac complish with home Geography? Misses Lula Webster and Susie Jordan. 8. To what extent should teach er rely upon the text book and what may they teach without the book in Geography? Misses Ruby Niibers and Cordelia Carmichael. 4. Correlation of Nature Study, Agriculture and Geography : Mrs. Bulnh Brown and Miss Arline Newton. _ 5. Round Table. Medical Association Meets Next Wednesday. There will be a meeting of the Washington Comity Medical As sociation at the city 7 hall in San- dersville next Wednesday morn ing, which vi 11 be a very impor tant and interesting one to the members. There has not been a meeting of the association in some time past due to unpleasant weather, but the members are anxious to renew the meetings, which are found to be most profitable. Commissioners Provide Heat for Court House. When court convened Monday morning the jurors and court at tendants were much pleased and gratified to find that the county commissioners had provided two large stoves to heat the large court room. Heretofore the court room in cold weather has been quite disa greeable in spite of the efforts to heat the room by grates and the stoves provide ample warmth for the building. Hanging of Andrew Johnson in Atlanta. Candidate Milledge Calls on Friends. Andrew Johnson, son of Noah Johnson, who formerly lived here and who was the local republican leade.r in this county for several years and until his death, will hang in Atlanta Friday, Mai. Lb Andrew is a young negro about 25 years old. Capt. R. H. Milledge, one oi the candidates for prison commis sioner and prominent in Georgia politics for many years, was a visitor to Sandersvillo last week and met many of our citizens. Capt. Milledge has been to ban- dersvi 1 lo before during the cam paign and bus many friends in the county 7 . Card of Thanks. Negro Uses Pistol With Fatal Effect. Annnnias Lundy shot and fatal To my kind physicians, Hr. Redding of Warthen, Drs. Cheat ham and Rawlings of Sandersvillo and the numerous friends who showed me such devoted attention during my serious illness, 1 return my heartfelt thanks. Mas. L. R. Garnep, Warthen, Gn. ly wounded Snm Canty with a pistol near Poplar Springs church last Sunday night. Details of the shooting and the c uise are not accurately known but it is understood the difficulty occurred about a negro woman. Canty died Monday morning. Fertilizers Bought for cash and in large lots, our prices ate therefore rock bottom. See us before you buy and get the best goods for the least money. L. B. Holt, G. C. Wood, Manager. Thirteen railroads in the South eastern Passenger Association have agreed upon a reduced fare which will be charged persons coming to Savannah to witness the auto races and a folder has been issued notifying the public of the reduction. 1 ho fare is 4 cents per mile, round trip, counting the miles I only one way, and applies to the territory lying between Savannah and a line drawn through Charles* ton, Columbia, Wilmington,Char lotte, Augusta, Athens, Atlanta, Newnan Columbus, Albany, Thomasvillo, Tallahassee and Jacksonville. Children between 5 and 12 will be carried for haft the reduced rate, or l cent a mile for the trip. ' Mnj. W. W. Williamson, chair man of the transportation com mittee, was notified of the sched ule of rates yesterday morning by Mr. Joseph Richardson, chairman of the Southeastern Pussenger As sociation. These reduced rate tickets will be put on sale March 17 and 18, only, and will be good to leave Savannah until midnight of March 20, the dajvjollowing the races, four days in all. Of great interest to Savannah autoists and especially to the rac ing committee is the announce ment that tomorrow Mr. N. H. Van Sicklen, chairman of the technical board of the American Automobile Association, will come to Savannah to aid in prep aration lor the races. Mrs. Van Sicklen will accompany him Reservations have already been made for them at the De Soto. Mr Van Sicklen is a power in auto circles and is u recognized author ity on the fine points of pulling off a meet. His coming will put preparations on the jump in order to have everything in tho best of order when the races begin. In order that prospective visi tors to Savannah may know clear ly the positions of tho different events, the following program, which will in all probability lie followed to the letter, has been arranged. The meet, with the preliminary parade, will occupy three days, March 17 to 19. March 17—Parade of officials, and contesting automobiles with racing drivers at the steeling wheels. March 18—Two 180-mile races. Runabout race, beginning 11 a. m. Prize, silver cup. Heavy car race, beginning 8 o’clock. Prize, silver cup. Hour’s intermission between the two events. March 19—Contest for Savan mill challenge trophy, 800-mile rape, beginning at 12 o’clock. Prize, silver cup. Presentation of trophies by Gov Hoke Smith at the De Soto Mayor J. C. Godfrey of Davis- boro, was a prominent visitor to the city 7 yesterday and his pres ence at court mixing .with his friends renewed the rumor he will probably enter the race for tax receiver at the coining primary. It is understood Mr. 1 crockery salt box with wooden lid 1 pound butter mould 10c _ 10c We have received a nice lot 2 wire egg beaters for 5c of flower pots with sau- \ 1 box 2 in 1 shoe paste 10c cers, all sizes. 1 wooden bowl May Be a Candidate. Sheet ironn stove pans 5, 10, 15 and 25c price accord ing to sizes. We have some imitation 1 set tea spoons t large cut glass bowls 35c 1 set knitting needles th ' at 1000 sheets pure tissue toi- 1 roll crepe paper 10 feet let paper 10c long all colors 5c 1 black board eraser 5c 1 bottle machine oil 5ci . 0c 20c 5c 5c lodfroy lias msidcration tho matter under Hotel, 8 p. m. Secretary Solomon has received a letter stating that in all probn- ility two Daraeq cars would be entered in the races. The sale of seats for the grand stand will be gin tomorrow. General admission will be $1 ; reserved seats, which must bo bought for two days, $1.25 a day; boxes, $85 for two days. F’ive thousand reserved seats will be Bold. Wanted: Second Hand Crocus Sacks. NEW 5 a 104 RACKET STORE i Copyright 1908 by Hart Schaffner & Marx he “open season” for good clothes is at hand. mm - Our new stock of fine suits for Spring, fresh from src Hart, Schffner & Marx is now ready for your m- uon; and f< r your wearing. The new styles are very smart; we’d just like to have you fee the 7 " Vj in the Varsity sack suit; they’re the snappiest styles various models we show in mej aisity ^ / fW tiv*- bright color- you’ll ever see. The new fabrics, too. are especially attractive; mgs, handsome patterns. Suits, $17.50, $18, $20, $25, $30 and up. Tucker - Richbourg - Mitchell Co ‘ . ....