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Newspaper
Bainbridge Democrat
Location
Bainbridge, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
2
A compact page notes official matters from Bainbridge January 1908 including postmasters, Congress District 8, and Sheriff Clerk Superior Court and County Commissioners. It also carries a series of satirical quips on Prohibition politics, journalism, international arms, and Prohibition era attitudes, referencing Bryan, Watterson, and Kentucky intoxication jokes.
Jno Hu Emanuel announces his candidacy for sheriff subject to the Democratic White Primary. He cites three years as deputy sheriff and pledges faithful active honest impartial administration and asks for voter support in the upcoming election.
D R Barber declares candidacy for sheriff in Decatur County. He notes four years serving as deputy sheriff and asks for Democratic primary support from fellow citizens. He asserts his experience qualifies him for the duties and his acceptance by the people.
A. B. Griffin declares his run for Sheriff of Decatur County in the Democratic Primary. He pledges to bring energy and capability to the office and asks for the suffrages of fellow citizens.
J W Butts announces candidacy for re election to the Tax Collector office of Decatur county subject to the Democratic Primary. He thanks supporters and expresses intent to continue serving to the satisfaction of all.
The text announces Geo S McNair seeking re election in the Democratic Primary for the office of County Treasurer. He pledges fidelity to duty, gratitude for past favors, and respectfully solicits continued support from fellow citizens.
A lifelong Democrat in Decatur County announces for treasurer in the upcoming Democratic White Primary. He pledges faithful attendance if elected, notes thirty years residence, and asks friends to campaign on his behalf, citing limited ability to canvass the county.
In a public notice T B Maxwell declares his candidacy for re election as Ordinary of Decatur County in the White Democratic Primary. He pledges fidelity to duties and adherence to justice equity and the law to serve the state county and citizens. He thanks supporters for their previous backing.
A candidate for re election as Clerk of the Superior Court announces his bid ahead of the coming Primary. He expresses sincere appreciation for public confidence and commits to earning continued support from county voters.
John M. Brown announces his candidacy for State Senator from the Eighth Senatorial District in the approaching White Democratic Primary. He cites adherence to the 1907 state platform, past endorsements, and a conservative legislative agenda to protect vested rights and equity for the county district and state.
The Democratic Executive Committee of Decatur County calls a meeting at the Court House in Bainbridge Georgia on Saturday January 11 at 1 30 p m. Chairman TY Hawes and Clerk C W Wiwaersy urge all members to attend for important first meeting business.
A notice invites Macon business men to a Wednesday night meeting at the courthouse on the 13th at 7 30 for organizing a Business Men's Protective Association. The document also notes various topics and humorous observations on local life and current events.
Messrs T S Hawes and C L Glover will leave in a few days for Washington to confer with the Interstate Commerce Commission about new rates sought by the Bainbridge Board of Trade. The trip follows a request from the Secretary of the Commission.
Rev. W. T. Brantley is assigned to Carrabelle Florida Station to serve as minister. He will depart on tomorrow's 11 o clock train to prepare for his family, who will join him later, and the Democrat commends him as a gentleman and pastor worthy of Carrabelle's support.
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