Local notes from Winterville Ga reflect social visits and church events
In Winterville Georgia April news highlights visits by J T Pittard in Chattanooga and Mss Stella Hall from the Normal School guesting with Ruby Whine. Delegates planned for Women's Foreign Missionary Conference in Cedartown and Easter services at the Methodist church with Estelle Murrell organizing children. Also mentions travel of Rev T Crumbley and several local exchanges of friends and kin.
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Winterville
J. ‘T. Pittard
Chattanooga
Stella Hall
Normal School
Ruby Whine
1. G. Dozier
Lexington
Clinton Murrell
Ruby Freeman
Lacey Cobb
Honc
J. A. Sewell
Tiabelle
Oxford
Dillard Sewell
Sarah Harris
Cedartown
Women's Foreign Missionary Conference
Shiyes
Elberton
F. H. Kroner
Large Increase in Membership at DAR Session
Washington April 22 The continental congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution heard reports from officers. Mrs Gerald McLean president said 6000 members were added this year and national finances are strong. Mrs Charlotte Emerson Main noted unprecedented chapter growth led by New York and Massachusetts with Indiana DC Pennsylvania and South Carolina close competitors. The actual member count remains to be finalized.
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Washington
Continental Congress
Daughters of the American Revolution
Gerald McLean
National Society
Charlotte Emerson Main
New York
Massachusetts
Indiana
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
The
Daatehters
Eal
Grandfather's scare as Bryan Leavitt finds grandson aboard steamer
New York, April 22. William J. Bryan, democratic leader, faces a scare when his grandson Bryan Leavitt hides aboard the steamer Minnehaha returning from Europe. The boy emerged safely to cheers as his grandfather carried him from the state room. The scene contrasted briefly with discussion of the Pure Food Law and Ely'sCream Balm claims.
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New York
Wiliam J
Little Bryan Leavitt
Bryan
York Speech Sparks Audience Question on Negro Vote Policy
Sound Words reports on Mr. Bayan's Cooper Union talk where he faced audience questions about democratic policy on negro suffrage in the South. He argues the white South would not permit women to wield the black vote for money, condemning carpetbaggers and defending his stance amid heated remarks.
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York
Cooper's Union Tonight
Yan
Bayan
Onorth
South
Lamar Dottery Dies After Prolonged Illness at Home
Yesterday afternoon at three Mr Lemar Dottery died at his Peter Street home after a period of declining health. He was a member of Yeonee Street Methodist Church and the funeral will be held there this afternoon at four with interment at Oconee Cemetery.
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Peter Street
Lemar Dottery
Dottery
Yeonee Street Methodist Church
Oconee Cemetery
Veterans Reunion at Birmingham to Feature Music Plan
Birmingham Alabama April 22 Music will play a prominent part in the Confederate reunion to be held in Birmingham June 9 10 11 1908. The music committee has arranged a strong program with bands, two choirs of 260 adult voices and 60 children, and three public concerts. Local talent will be augmented by noted singers and instrumentalists from other cities. The United Confederate Choice of America will hold their convention there to finalize program pricing. The association, though just over a year old, claims leadership in many states and aims to be a major patriotic society.
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Birmingham
Ala
Committee On Music
Philip Memell
United Confederate Choice of America
The Best Cure for Colic in Horses
Sloan's Sure Colic Cure is advertised as the safest and best remedy for equine colic. It claims immediate action on stomach and bowels and can be given by anyone. A testimonial from Calcutta Springs, Ga reports a horse near death recovering after three doses, resuming hay in ten minutes.
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Cote
Ro AL Pierce
Calcutta Springs
Sloan
May Interest You Kidney Cure Claim Promises Relief
An ad-like note asserts Foley 4 Kidney Cure stops irregularities and cures any kidney trouble not beyond medical reach, promising relief for kidney issues and related ailments.
Motions for New Trials Terminate Several Cases
Judge Brand heard motions for new trials in multiple cases. Bob Seisson, convicted of voluntary manslaughter, received ten years. Doy Patterson, assault with intent to rape, sentenced to fifteen years. Other motions for new trial were overruled in Felker, Lanier, and Walton cases. Walters v Southern Railway granted for trunk damages. Some demurrers sustained. appeals anticipated.
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Brand
Bob Seisson
Banks Superior Court
Seisson
Cols. F. M. Johnson
W W. H. Dean
Gainesville
Deeendant
Solletter
Doy Patterson
Franklin County Superior Court
Patterson
Tribble
B. F. Camp
Carnesville
Messrs
A. G
Julian McCurry
G. W. Felker
W. M. Cook
Sallie BE. Loy
Nannie Doss
Fannie Crispus
Brown Whitehead
Robert Whitehead
L. J. Whitehead
Jackson Superior Court
Court of Appeals
Col. H. 8. West
Col
W. M. Smith
Shackleford & Shackleford
Mortle
Tribute Paid Late Sheriff J W Wier
Clarke County Clarke Superior Court opened to honor the late Sheriff John W Wier who died December 13 1907 in a solemn tribute introduced by Col John B Gamble The resolution notes his loss to the court and the city and recalls biblical and paradisal motifs surrounding his passing and service.
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John W. Wier
John B. Gamble
Clarke Superior Court
State OF Georgia
Clarke
Superior Court of
Clarke County
Jim
Superior Court
Supreme Court of Eternity
Davison Seeks Prison Commissioner Post In Georgia
R E Davison faces a statewide campaign for prison commissioner with strong support in South and North Georgia. As former pardoning board member and author of the creating bill, he touts deep state service, educational appropriations, and ties to Greene, Comer, and Madison County families to secure a large, homegrown majority on June 9.
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R. E. Davison
Office of Prison Commission
Davison
South Georgia
North Georgia
Department of the State
Greene
A. H. Davison
C. T. Davison
Comer
Madison County
Georgia
Cleaning Up Day Observed In Athens
Citizens urged to clean every yard and street on Saturday by collecting trash cans iron bottles and papers. City wagons will assist those with no means to remove waste and residents should prepare items for pickup before sundown.
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Athens
Frances Long Taylor
Estate of Jen nie Bernstein creditors notice
All creditors of the estate of Jen nie Bernstein late of Clarke County Georgia are notified to present their demands and all persons indebted to the estate must make immediate paymentExecutor Sig Bernstein April 20 1908 and a memorial note honor of Sheriff John Wier April 17 1903 in Clarke County Georgia court minutes
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Jennie
Bernstein
Clarke County
Sigbernstein
Jefferson GA Brown Club Organizes For Joe Brown Campaign
The Brown Club of Jefferson Georgia organized last night with Hon Pemberton Cooley elected president and Clifford Story secretary. Two hundred sixty members pledged support to Joe Brown. about one hundred fifty tone members attended roll call. Speeches by T J Bennett B J Bell H J Randolph M L Cristal A C Brown and Dr J C Bennett inspired a long meeting. Another gathering is set for next Tuesday night.
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Jefferson, Ga
Jeffer
Books of Registry Close Yesterdy in County Primary
The county yesterday closed its books for the county primary with about twelve hundred names on the lists. The registration is among the lightest in the county’s history, roughly half the white voter count, due to no opposition to county officers. Registrars will remove names of those dues owing taxes or otherwise disqualified from registering.
Big Slush Fund Used Against Bryan
Part of the $500,000 tied to the Wall and Cortlandt Street Ferries deal is linked to a pre 1900 campaign. Thomas P. Ryan testifies that funds may have supported McKinley and, in fall 1899, a bid to defeat Bryan. The money, with interest, was repaid to Dolan Whitney Ryan Widener and Elkins after the franchise payments.
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New York
Wall and Cortlandt Street Ferries
Deal
Thomas P. Ryan
Supreme Court
Justice Dowling
Ryan
Mr. McKinley
Wall and Cortlandt Street
Messrs
Dolan
Whitney
Widener and
Elkins
Jerome
Suffering cured after Peruna treatment, Wisconsin woman reports
Mrs Louis Lacomb of Hayward Wisconsin says she suffered months with severe pains and headaches before a doctor recommended surgery. After following Peruna’s remedy she is now entirely well and grateful for the guidance. Mrs Laura Benyo of Cincinnati Ohio also reports bronchial relief after Peruna. If unavailable, send $1 for one bottle or $5 for six bottles to The Peruna Drug Mfg Co Columbus Ohio with prepaid express.
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Louis Lacomb
Hayward
Wis
Laura Benyo
Oinein
Meruna
Peruna
Peruna Drug Mfg. Co
Columbus
Ohio
Wager on Georgia Governor Race Leads to 1350 Bet
In Atlanta on April 22 a $675 bet on the Democratic governor primary was posted with The Constitution, backing Hoke Smith to beat Joseph M Brown if no other candidate enters. Brown backers later offered to remove the no-other-candidates condition, creating a combined stake of $1,350 to be paid to the winner after the June 4, 1908 primary. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup advertised with the notice.
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Atlanta
Smith
Mr Smith
Hoke Smith
Joseph M. Brown
Georgia
Brown
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W.C. Pollard
Augusta
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Sundas Alert
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Hrenau
Lula Arnold
Tees
FH. Kroner
Marion Griffith
Methodist Sunday School
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Evle Tick
Elizabeth Tuck
Methodist Church
Estelle Murrell
Shoop
Racine
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William J. Bryan
Ely
Mr. Bryan
Lamar Dottery
J. W. Wier
Bar
Charles H. Brand
Brown Club
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