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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
1
A scrambled cultural snapshot notes Prohibition talk, editorial quips, and local curios. Mentions Boston society, Chicago funeral cars, Atlanta jail, pistol laws, and a plan for a Kumar alphabet reform. References to Tillman, Roosevelt, and Georgia state history pepper a wandering column of curiosities.
A report notes that if Thaw is found sane after 30 days at Matteawan, doctors can certify release without lunacy commission. The item also mentions editor J. S. Ward Jr for State Senate, praising character and reform, with Seventh district being represented by a strong candidate.
A brief political item presents a candidate for state senate in the 8th district. The platform pledges unwavering support for straightout democracy ahead of the March 11, 1908, primary.
S A Roddenbery announces his bid for Congress addressing the Second Congressional District. He pledges to advocate Georgia style moral and political principles, aiming for national endorsement and statutory adoption, citing shared evils at state and national levels. Announcement dated August 1, 1907.
To White Democratic voters of Decatur County John M Brown announces his run for State Senator from the Eighth District. He cites the 1907 State Democratic platform and past endorsements, pledging conservative lawmaking and defense of vested rights to serve county district and state interests.
A candidate announces to White Democratic voters in Decatur County his bid for the State Senate Eighth District. He pledges to advance district and state interests, offer a square deal, support the current administration, and seeks voter support in the approaching primary.
S Brinson announces candidacy for Representative from Decatur County pending the Democratic white primary on Wednesday March 11 1908. He asks fellow citizens for support and pledges to perform duties fearlessly and conscientiously for the public good if elected.
Chas Harrell announces his run for Representative in the General Assembly subject to the white Democratic convention on March 11. He pledges support for the Macon platform and asks DeKalb County voters for their backing, noting his lifelong Democratic ties.
W T Nichodson announces his candidacy for Representative from Decatur County in the Democratic white primary. He pledges to discharge duties faithfully if honored with the nomination and asks friends to support his bid due to pressing business matters.
W J M Smith announces candidacy for Representative in the Legislature in the white Democratic Primary. He pledges to serve all people, favors veterans and widows, and asks voters to remember him. A Confederate veteran, he promises to protect old soldiers and their families if elected.
A A Subers declares candidacy for the House of Representatives, subject to Decatur County voters in the White Democratic Primary on March. He pledges to advance local interests if elected.
Judge W. M. Harrell announces candidacy for re election to Bainbridge City Court subject to White Democratic Primary. He pledges faithful service and continued confidence if elected.
To the Citizens of Decatur County I announce my candidacy for the City Court Solicitor of Bainbridge subject to the Democratic White Primary. If elected I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office and seek the support of the white citizens of Decatur County.
The letter announces Cc W Wimberly as a candidate for re election as Clerk of the Superior Court, subject to the coming Primary. He expresses appreciation for public confidence and pledges full effort to merit continued trust from voters of the county.
Deputy sheriff of three years seeks the office in the Democratic White Primary. He pledges faithful, active, honest and impartial administration and asks voters for favorable consideration.
D R Barber files for the Decatur County Sheriff nomination citing four years as Deputy Sheriff and requesting support from fellow citizens ahead of the Democratic primary seeking to fulfill duties of the office.
A. B. Griffin declares candidacy for Sheriff in Decatur County as a Democrat. He pledges energy and capability to discharge duties and asks for the suffrages of fellow citizens in the primary race.
A letter from C A Helton announces his candidacy for sheriff subject to the Democratic white primary. He cites a long record in prosecuting blind tigers since Prohibition and pledges faithful enforcement of vagrancy laws and all laws for public morals with impartial duty.
C A Smith announces candidacy for sheriff in the Democratic primary to be held March 11. He pledges faithful discharge of the duties of the office.
For county assessor the office of Tax Assessor of Decatur County is sought by Thos J Jackson subject to the Democratic primary this spring. He pledges to faithfully and conscientiously discharge the duties of the office if elected.
Aaron P Long announces candidacy for Receiver of Taxes in the Democratic White Primary. A native of the county and lifelong Democrat he pledges to perform duties faithfully if elected and asks Democratic voters and friends to support him during the pre primary period.
In a brief note to supporters, J W Butts declares intent to run in the Democratic Primary for Tax Collector of Decatur County. He thanks friends for past favors and expresses hope to continue serving in the office he has filled to general satisfaction.
Democratic primary candidate Geo McNair announces his bid for re-election as County Treasurer. He pledges continued fidelity to duty and asks fellow citizens for continued support, expressing gratitude for past favors and a respectful request for votes.
A Decatur County resident running for County Treasurer in the upcoming Democratic White Primary asks friends to support him. He notes thirty years in Decatur County, lifelong Democratic ties, and that his current job prevents a full county canvass while pledging faithful office attendance.
The White Voters of Decatur County are notified of T B Maxwell's candidacy for re election to the office of Ordinary in the coming White Democratic Primary. He pledges fidelity to duties, justice, equity and the law, and thanks supporters for past aid.
Candidate J D Talbert announces his bid for Ordinary in the Democratic primary and pledges to win support countywide. He promises conscientious, honest, prompt, and courteous service if elected to the office.
R E L Monroe announces candidacy in the White Democratic Primary for County Commissioner from the Fourth District to succeed J E Harrell. He pledges faithful service and prudent handling of public funds and taxes if elected.
We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Mr J A Wells of Faceville as candidate for County Commissioner in the white Democratic Primary on March 11 from the district represented by Hon A Cook whose term expires this year. We commend him as a man worthy the highest consideration.
A vintage ad promotes Dr King's New Life Pill as a digestive aid improving stomach liver and bowels. It claims users feel good when organs function well. The 25 count box is advertised as available at all drug stores.
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